The 5200 Error

[plumtreeblossom]

My home printer/copier/scanner is on the fritz, and the only thing it can tell me about where it hurts is that it has the 5200 error. I only had a few minutes to investigate, and not having any idea what this was I Googled and clicked the first result I got. It basically said that the 5200 error is because of a poorly maintained computer, and here download this, and it will fix it. I downloaded, and it ran a scan, but then it said: Um, it's not free. Buy eeet now. I didn't.

The Wabbit said to unplug the printer from the computer, but that didn't work. Would any of you beloved geeks know how to cure a case of 5200 error?

Comments

[taura-g.livejournal.com]

What is the make and model of the device?

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

The printer/copier/scanner is a Canon, but damned if I know the model. beowabbit gave it to me, so maybe he remembers, or I can post it when I'm home and can check.

[beowabbit]

Oh, this error comes up on the computer? I thought you meant it came up on the LCD on the printer. Hmmm. That decreases the likelihood that I'm going to be able to help, since that means it's a Windows driver issue rather than a printer hardware issue. One thing worth doing is re-downloading the drivers from Canon and reinstalling them. I'll be happy to try that and see if it helps.

I didn't remember the model, but Googling for this error reminded me that it's a Canon Pixma MP130. And this page looks a lot more helpful than the one you found:

I have found a solution for your problem. (1) With the printer turned on, unplug it (2)Open the top and bring the ink cartridge holder to the middle (3)Raise the gray bar and remove the print head assembly with the cartridges in it (4) Lower the gray bar with the head missing and close the top with the head out (5) Restore the power,wait til the printer wakes up (6) It will tell you to put in the cartridges (7) Restore the print head, close the top and the printer should resume working..... ;)

Let me know if that works! Love you!

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

Thank you, my love! once I'm home, I'll try that.

*love my geek so much*