Pixma MX490 Keeps Cycling

[elstx61]

Canon Pixma MX490 powers on and goes through initialization, then powers back off.  Keeps repeating the process as long as it's plugged in.  Buttons are non-responsive.

[tkaris]

 I found this in a different thread. Worked for me. All I had to do was unplug my Wi-Fi and the printer started right up, nevermind any of the other steps listed here... because that isn't sketchy at all, right Canon? What a weird coincidence.

[Kevindurst]

Add me to the list.  My MX490 started recycling endlessly yesterday afternoon.  

[ediaz]

I have the same issue with a IP110, the same I will try the workarround puting a static IP address and a no DNS or a fake DNS, we need a solution CANON!!

[dlbort]

My maxify mb5320 experiencing the same issue Ohio century link. I already ordered a new printer almost 400.00  I am afraid to hook it up after reading this. I just wish I would have researched prior to ordering a new one.  I am going to try to hook the old one up using usb cable for now. I hope it works because I have spent way to much time trying to fix it. 

[Tcsnron]

I followed the suggestion to first turn off my router. This allowed me to regain control of the printer which I disconnected from wi-fi using the printer’s panel buttons. I now have the ability to print via USB from my desktop, but no air-printer ability from my phone, of course.

[foltz61]

Happening to me too. This printer has been junk from day one almost. It's my last Canon.

[foltz61]

This workaround came from others on here saying to keep the printer from connecting to the internet. This is just how I achieved success. 

I use dd-wrt on my router so I added an access restriction for the printers MAC address from the internet. For those with a basic router you should be able to do something similar nin parental controls. The MAC address for my MX490 isn't on the printer anywhere so I found it in my DHCP client list. If you are having trouble finding yours, it may start with 84:BA:3B.

Good luck.

[Tonylmiller]

Great idea. I tried to do the same thing but the stupid Google Fiber router does not have that feature.

[bags]

everyone is having this problem, are you using Canon ink or a cheaper brand? I'm using a cheaper brand and I'm wondering if they are bricking my printer because of it.

[Cactusrose]

I had previously bought a cheaper brand but just recently replaced empties with Canon XL as I felt I was having issues after I switched. The cycling started today while we had the electrician here doing some work. I thought maybe it was triggered by something he did, maybe reset a breaker?