https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/What-is-error-5-on-an-MP250-printer/m-p/4149#M114 <P>I installed an original ink cartridge on my MP250 Canon printer. &nbsp;The printeris giving an error message that it does not recognize the ink cartridge. The printer is also flashing an error 5 continuously. &nbsp;How do I fix this problem?</P> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:40:38 GMT williamsiapno 2012-11-22T15:40:38Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/What-is-error-5-on-an-MP250-printer/m-p/4149#M114 <P>I installed an original ink cartridge on my MP250 Canon printer. &nbsp;The printeris giving an error message that it does not recognize the ink cartridge. The printer is also flashing an error 5 continuously. &nbsp;How do I fix this problem?</P> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:40:38 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/What-is-error-5-on-an-MP250-printer/m-p/4149#M114 williamsiapno 2012-11-22T15:40:38Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/What-is-error-5-on-an-MP250-printer/m-p/4505#M115 <P>Hello williamsiapno.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The E5 error indicates that the cartridge may not be installed or is not recognized.&nbsp; The MP250 uses PG-210, PG-210XL, CL-211 and CL-211XL cartridges.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>If the correct cartridges are installed and the error remains, we recommend that you contact our support group using the "Contact Us" link below.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>This didn't answer your question or issue? Find more help at <A target="_blank" href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/contact_us_consumer">Contact Us.</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:35:08 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/What-is-error-5-on-an-MP250-printer/m-p/4505#M115 Michael 2012-11-25T02:35:08Z