TS 302 printer: Canon PG-245 Black Ink-Cartridge message -- "cartridge is not installed properly"

[markb60000]

The orange  light was  flashing 4 times meaning "The FINE cartridge is not installed properly"

I  have taken it out and  put it back in many times, but get the  same message.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Mark

[ArthurJ]

Hi,

I recommend performing a reset of the printer. While the printer is on, unplug the power cord from the printer. While the power is off, press the power button 5 times. After 60 seconds plug the power cord back in and power on the printer.

If the issue persists, I recommend reaching out to Canon support for this issue. You will need to register your Canon gear HERE to access additional support options.

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[markb60000]

Arthur, I tried the reset but it did not work.

Then I tried re-installing the color ink cartridge, which I had assumed was out of ink.  Now I don't get the "not installed properly" message,  just "error" next to the document name in the print queue.

Would it help if I bought a new color cartridge?

Thanks,

Mark

[Patrick]

Hi markb60000,

Is the error light blinking on your printer?

If not, please hold down the resume button on your printer until the error light blinks one time, then let it go.

Did a test page print?

If not, is the error light blinking?  If the error light is blinking, how many times does the error light blink before there is a pause?

https://citsportal.cits.canon.com/sites/Products/Users/Lists/UserGuide/ITCG%20Printer/Single%20Funct...

[markb60000]

After pressing the reset button once, the test page (with different colors) did print.  But when I try to print a document, a window comes up saying "collecting .. data," then it says "printer not responding" and the document in the print queue says, "error."

On another, perhaps related, perhaps not related subject, I am still using the color cartridge that I have been using for many months prior to getting the message about running out of ink.  If the printer does begin to print properly, should I buy another cartridge? I can do without color printing and would prefer that if it requires more ink or more trouble in any way.

Thanks,

Mark

[markb60000]

Patrick, I did get the printer to print a document -- in addition to your suggestions, I uninstalled and reinstalled the driver.

The report I got as it printed is that the printer was low on ink.  You may recall that the black ink cartridge is new, while the color cartridge is old.  Should I buy another color cartridge?

Thanks for your help.

Mark

[ArthurJ · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Since it printed but you are getting a low ink error, I would replace the color cartridge. 

If the issue persists, please let us know. 

[markb60000]

Thank you for all your help.

Mark