https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-G3290-printhead-stuck-in-wrong-slot/m-p/592030#M84038 <P>I bought a pixma g3290 printer to replace the HP that i was tired of trying to get fully working. Following the detailed setup instructions (install a printhead) I picked a printhead up and pushed it into the first slot.&nbsp; It didn't fit well. Looking closer I realized that the printheads were coded and i had put the B head into the C slot.&nbsp; OK, remove it and put it into the right slot.&nbsp; Except i can't get it out.&nbsp; Anyone have a suggestion that won't break something?</P> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:36:06 GMT on2ret 2026-04-09T18:36:06Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-G3290-printhead-stuck-in-wrong-slot/m-p/592030#M84038 <P>I bought a pixma g3290 printer to replace the HP that i was tired of trying to get fully working. Following the detailed setup instructions (install a printhead) I picked a printhead up and pushed it into the first slot.&nbsp; It didn't fit well. Looking closer I realized that the printheads were coded and i had put the B head into the C slot.&nbsp; OK, remove it and put it into the right slot.&nbsp; Except i can't get it out.&nbsp; Anyone have a suggestion that won't break something?</P> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:36:06 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-G3290-printhead-stuck-in-wrong-slot/m-p/592030#M84038 on2ret 2026-04-09T18:36:06Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-G3290-printhead-stuck-in-wrong-slot/m-p/592032#M84039 <P>Oh no! Accidents&nbsp;<SPAN data-path-to-node="6,2"><SPAN class="citation-764">happen to the best of us—those setup steps can be tricky when moving quickly</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN data-path-to-node="6,4">. </SPAN><SPAN data-path-to-node="6,6"><SPAN class="citation-763">Even without force, a printhead in the wrong slot can sit at an angle that blocks the carriage or latches</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN data-path-to-node="6,8">.</SPAN></P> <P data-path-to-node="7">To protect your new printer, please try a quick power cycle:</P> <OL start="1" data-path-to-node="8"> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="8,0,0"><SPAN data-path-to-node="8,0,0,1"><SPAN class="citation-762">Turn the printer </SPAN><STRONG data-index-in-node="17" data-path-to-node="8,0,0,1"><SPAN class="citation-762">OFF</SPAN></STRONG></SPAN><SPAN data-path-to-node="8,0,0,3">.</SPAN></P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="8,1,0"><SPAN data-path-to-node="8,1,0,1"><SPAN class="citation-761">Unplug the power cord for 60 seconds</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN data-path-to-node="8,1,0,3">.</SPAN></P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="8,2,0"><SPAN data-path-to-node="8,2,0,1"><SPAN class="citation-760">Plug it back in and turn it </SPAN><STRONG data-index-in-node="28" data-path-to-node="8,2,0,1"><SPAN class="citation-760">ON</SPAN></STRONG></SPAN><SPAN data-path-to-node="8,2,0,3">.</SPAN></P> </LI> </OL> <P data-path-to-node="9"><SPAN data-path-to-node="9,1"><SPAN class="citation-759">If it’s still stuck, </SPAN><STRONG data-index-in-node="21" data-path-to-node="9,1"><SPAN class="citation-759">please do not attempt to pry it out.</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN class="citation-759"> Physical damage caused by an attempt to modify or repair the unit is <EM>not covered under the terms of the limited warranty</EM></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN data-path-to-node="9,3">. </SPAN><SPAN data-path-to-node="9,5"><SPAN class="citation-758">Your best next step is to call technical support at </SPAN><STRONG data-index-in-node="52" data-path-to-node="9,5"><SPAN class="citation-758">1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN class="citation-758"> for safe, professional guidance</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN data-path-to-node="9,7">. Our team is available weekdays from 9am to 6pm (ET), excluding holidays.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <DIV class="source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted">&nbsp;</DIV> <P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:36:45 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/PIXMA-G3290-printhead-stuck-in-wrong-slot/m-p/592032#M84039 Stephen 2026-04-05T20:36:45Z