topic Re: 2522 caution light flashes 7 times in Desktop Inkjet Printers

PIXMA MG2522 caution light flashes 7 times

67chevy327 — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:38:57 GMT

how do i fix it

Re: 2522 caution light flashes 7 times

rs-eos — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:21:48 GMT

Are you speaking to a PIXMA MG2522 printer?

If so, I don't see anything on 7 flashes, but other quantities such as 8 on page 181 in the User Manual.

Also, do you see any error code on the display? That will help you understand what the fault is (consult that table on page 181)

Re: 2522 caution light flashes 7 times

yesinmorse — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:36:36 GMT

On a Canon PIXMA MG2522, 7 orange flashes almost always signal one of two specific issues depending on how the lights are behaving.

If the light flashes 7 times, then pauses

Cause: Ink Cartridge Installation Error (Support Code 1486/1487) The printer thinks one or both of your cartridges aren't in the right spot or aren't fully locked in.

The Fix:
1. Open the front cover to let the cartridges move to the center.
2. Push up on both the Black and Color cartridges until you feel/hear a firm click.
3. If that doesn't work, remove both, check for any remaining orange protective tape on the bottom, and snap them back in.