topic Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given in Desktop Inkjet Printers

Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

jillians — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:31:30 GMT

I recently moved a Canon MG2120 from one room to another, hoping to use it on a different computer. As soon as it's plugged in, the error light comes on but no error code appears. I've tried unplugging it and plugging it back in (all variations of cords & cables), and nothing happens. Just a solid error light.

I can't get drivers installed on this computer because the computer won't "see" the printer. I can't use MX Navigator for the same reason. Both machines are running Windows 7. I have tried reconnecting to the laptop so I could use the Navigator software. As I suspected, it doesn't even register as being connected. If it weren't for the error light, I'd think it wasn't getting power at all.

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

Michael — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:28:58 GMT

Hello jillians.

To try and resolve this issue, please unplug the power from the unit for about 25-30 minutes. Once this time frame has passed, plug the unit in directly to a wall outlet to see if the printer will power on.

If the issue persists, additional troubleshooting will have to be done to narrow down the cause of your issue. Please contact our support group using the link below for additional assistance.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/contact_us_consumer

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

jillians — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:35:57 GMT

I have tried leaving it unplugged for several days. As soon as it's plugged in to the wall, the orange error light comes on. I'll try the support group, but I'm not liking my chances...

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

1stAmericanRose — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 10:14:31 GMT

my MX 860 is ding the same... wondering if you found a solution. dead except for that :Yellow: ALARM LIGHT on.

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

B777pks — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 00:33:32 GMT

My MP 600 is doing the same thing. Orange light solid but I also have only horizontal lines on my LCD. I had an MP 800 before this that had an unresettable error code . I bought the MP600 because it used the same inlk cartridges.

No more Canons for me. I'll throw this one out along with my unused ink and get an Epson.

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

steveO — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:56:57 GMT

the same thing happened to me tried everything finaly got something that worked for me. first unplug the printer wait for light to go out then hold down the On button and plug back in this should work it worked for me good luck !!

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

printerfixed — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 02:13:56 GMT

I made a username just to say thank you because your tip worked for me! Cheers!

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

wafook168 — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:12:04 GMT

@steveO wrote:
the same thing happened to me tried everything finaly got something that worked for me. first unplug the printer wait for light to go out then hold down the On button and plug back in this should work it worked for me good luck !!

Same issue on my CANON PIXMA MG 5622.

I tried what you suggested but it did not work at first.

I tried it a second time and it worked.

I did not plug / unplug from the wall. Instead I did it from the connection on the back of the printer.

Reason why I say this is because I think the isuue may have actually been that I plugged it incorrectly and the second time I tried, I flipped positioning (which is odd because the shape of the connector would suggest that there's no wrong way to connect).

Anyway, thank you for the tip. Without it I would have not tried flipping the connection.

Also wanted to let others know my "fix" as it may work for them as well.

Thanks again.

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

Rntexan — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:16:25 GMT

Thank y'all so much for this info. I had to do it twice but it worked!!! I was ready to toss mine in the garbage.

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

hwireman3113 — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:14:54 GMT

THANKS!!!!! This worked for me as well!!!

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

dav3tip — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:55:41 GMT

I also registered just to say thanks.

Thanks. Worked a treat.

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

orangelightdeth — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 01:04:19 GMT

I made this username to say this didn't help at all. In fact, this actually made me really upset to read the official advice from canon is to unplug it, go take a 25minute dump, and hope it works when you plug it back in. Really canon? My grandma can troubleshoot better than this. I was in the market for one of your new mirrorless cameras but I'm sticking with Sony because of this unreliable pos.

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

zaid_khalid — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 19:42:29 GMT

Hello all,
I have the same problem, and I know the cause as well as the fix!

My printer is Mg2965, and the problem happened because of the walloutlet is loose and have no switch so when I plug to it it cause a little spark..

I tried to wait after unplug as suggested but it doesn't work for me. Also I tried to flip the plug and nothing happened..
I bring a donner unit and swiped the charger at the back first but it doesn't work..then I swipe the internal boards one by one and checked it after each one until I swiped the main board at the left upper corner and it fixed finally..

Sorry for any grammar error because I am not a native English.

Re: Pixma MG2120 - error light on, not blinking, no codes given

cavalier_chick9 — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 01:28:48 GMT

I finally go to work, I had to unplug and plug in several times, but this tip worked.