topic Re: Error E161-4050 in Professional Photo Printers

Error E161-4050

HollyB — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:56:30 GMT

I was setting up my brand new IPF 6450 last night and during the initial ink charging process, I received an Error E161-4050 message and cannot do anything else. It was after hours so I couldn't call Canon. I send an email to tech support but haven't heard back.

Has this happened to anyone or does anyone know what the cause might be?

Re: Error E161-4050

Spectator — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 22:44:03 GMT

There is no such an error in the service manual. At least mine did not have it. But it looks like related to an ink supply to a printhead. I would try to launch '' ink tube replacement procedure''

Most wide format Canons programmed this way.

Start machine. As soon as you see carriage moved out of it's home position , unplug it. (I mean unplug it , do not use soft button on the control panel)

It will leave carriage unlocked. Move carriage out by hand, remove print head. close everything back.

Remove all ink cartridges. Start the printer. And then just follow instructions on the display.This way you can drive ink into the printhead strongest way that is available. Printhead cleaning only 30% of the suction power compaire to this method.

Good luck.

Re: Error E161-4050

Spectator — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 22:49:33 GMT

P.S . If this doesn't help. There is a problem with the purge unit.And it has to be replaced.

Re: Error E161-4050

dhump — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:38:03 GMT

I have iPf-5100. When the cleaning cycle reaches 50%, the error E161-4050 appears. I have tried printing a test page on a roll media in service mode but receive the error that the paper is jammed. If I try sheet-feeding the paper, the message says to reload the paper.

Re: Error E161-4050

Spectator — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:00:01 GMT

Hi . This error means that printer did not detect Ink coming out of the printhead during installation or during print head replacement.

If your machine is brand new following can cause this problem: If ink tubes filled up with the ink , then eiter print head is faulty (which is quite common ) or nozlle check position adjustment is not performed. So nozzle discharging ink missing print head management sensor.If some ink tubes are not filled up with the ink or have air pocket , then it means you have faulty purge unit or nozzle positioning is not adjusted or both.

Regards,

Spectator

Re: Error E161-4050

dhump — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:53:48 GMT

Thanks for your response. The machine has been used successfully for some time. Your response leads to another question. How does one detect air bubbles in the ink line? My lines do not seem to be transparent. Is there a procedure whereby one can remove the ink and bubbles and then refil again? Also, if the nozzle is not positioned correctly, how does one position it correctly?

Regards,

Dhump

Re: Error E161-4050

Spectator — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:24:37 GMT

If your lines are not transperant (which they should be), then to remove potentisl air pockets perform tube replacement procedure like previous suggestion .To do so remove print head and ink cartridges and start printer.It will automaticly throw machine into tube replacement procedure.Once you start machine , follow prompts on a display of the printer.Nozzle check positioning is in a service mode. But before you do anything , run nozzle check print on a diagnostic mode.Usually on a diagnostic mode logic bypasses most of the errors. If your nozzle check is perfect, then there is no issues with ink supplies.Then your problem is print head sensor or nozzle check positioning or both.P.s. if machine used for some time you print head sensor is dirty and needs to be replaced.most likely this is your problem.But run nozzle check if it is perfect , replace that sensor

Re: Error E161-4050

dhump — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:44:21 GMT

Spectator:

Thanks. I will try the nozzle check although i think I have tried that and I received a paper jam error. I will try again.

Regards,

Dhump

Re: Error E161-4050

dhump — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 18:16:56 GMT

What with Holiday guests, I have not had time to work on the problem. Today I began to try diagnostic suggestions.

I am unable to see any air bubbles in ink lines. It appears that I have another problem. When I try to run a nozzle check using roll paper, I receive a "Paper Jam" error. the paper appears to be straight coming off the roll and it sits nicely against the guides. When I try to run a nozzle check using manual feed using 13 x 19 sheet, I receive a "Paper Please Reload, Size Undetected". I have previously chosen the 13 x 19 size. As near as I can tell, there does not seem to be any paper scraps, etc in the paper way.

Re: Error E161-4050

jrhoffman75 — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 20:24:48 GMT

Give Canon a call at 1-800-OK-CANON.

Re: Error E161-4050

Spectator — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 10:24:27 GMT

Hi there.Try following: First of all check if any obstruction on a way of the carriage.Jam interlock swirch of the cover, so you can run plotter with open cover.Load paper roll.Watch it to see if paper gets to a carriage area.If it does, see if multisensor comes on to check the paper then uou have problem with main board or carriage board or both

Re: Error E161-4050

dhump — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:51:37 GMT

Spectator:

Thanks for your reply. I have observed the paper loading with the interlock jammed and the cover open. It seems to be aligned ok and it does come out under the print head area. I am no sure what you mean by "see if the multisensor comes on". What exactly do I observe? Thanks.

Re: Error E161-4050

Spectator — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 13:46:30 GMT

HI I rrapet my last message.Cause I am not sure if it got posted
When paper being loaded, look in between carriage and paper.Sensor is on a left side of the carriage.It should ,during the load , shine light onto 5he paper and would read amount of light reflected off the paper.This way printer determines size of the paper.If it never comes on , it will give either error code or message that it can not detect size of the paper.If it is a case, then problem with the main boatd or carriage boatd or both.