https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/Scanner-not-working-I-am-getting-error-code-5-156-61-for-Canon/m-p/193211#M45409 <P>&nbsp;I have had a Canon MG3150 printer for abouit 5/6yrs&nbsp;it prints and copies perfectly. I've never had to use the scanner from home.</P><P>I tried for the first time today and got the message Error Code 5,156,61; Cannot scan for these reasons: Scanner is turned off; USB cable is not connected.</P><P>Everything was connected and working as I had just copied a document and had no problems. I have changed USB ports, tried manual (using the button on the printer) scanning and get a flashng E sign. Have turned everything of then on again still no joy.&nbsp;</P><P>Please help. Am using Windows 7</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks</P> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:19:37 GMT KayGee 2016-11-29T11:19:37Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/Scanner-not-working-I-am-getting-error-code-5-156-61-for-Canon/m-p/193211#M45409 <P>&nbsp;I have had a Canon MG3150 printer for abouit 5/6yrs&nbsp;it prints and copies perfectly. I've never had to use the scanner from home.</P><P>I tried for the first time today and got the message Error Code 5,156,61; Cannot scan for these reasons: Scanner is turned off; USB cable is not connected.</P><P>Everything was connected and working as I had just copied a document and had no problems. I have changed USB ports, tried manual (using the button on the printer) scanning and get a flashng E sign. Have turned everything of then on again still no joy.&nbsp;</P><P>Please help. Am using Windows 7</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks</P> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:19:37 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/Scanner-not-working-I-am-getting-error-code-5-156-61-for-Canon/m-p/193211#M45409 KayGee 2016-11-29T11:19:37Z