Canon Printer: Ink & Toner Issues

Browse all troubleshooting articles and solutions for Canon printers under the ink & toner issues category.

Guides & Solutions (7)

Canon PIXMA PRO-300 Ink Not Recognized? Chip Alignment & Microswitch Fix
Canon PIXMA PRO-300 Ink Not Recognized? Chip Alignment & Microswitch Fix

Fix Canon PIXMA PRO-300 PGI-300 ink tank not recognized errors. Troubleshoot unlit red LEDs, cartridge latch alignment, and chip contact oxidation.

Canon imagePROGRAF Ink Tank Not Detected? Sub-Tank, Chip & Lock Fix
Canon imagePROGRAF Ink Tank Not Detected? Sub-Tank, Chip & Lock Fix

Fix Canon imagePROGRAF ink tank not detected errors, sub-tank communication faults, and PFI cartridge lock errors on PRO-1000 and TM series printers.

Canon SELPHY Ink Cartridge Not Recognized? Ribbon Slack & Sensor Fix
Canon SELPHY Ink Cartridge Not Recognized? Ribbon Slack & Sensor Fix

Troubleshoot Canon SELPHY ink cassette not recognized, cartridge errors, loose dye-sub ribbon film, and sensor faults on CP1500, CP1300, and CP1200.

Canon imageCLASS MF Toner Error (Cartridge Communication Fix)
Canon imageCLASS MF Toner Error (Cartridge Communication Fix)

Is your Canon imageCLASS laser printer displaying a 'Check Toner Cartridge' or communication error? Learn how to clean the drum contacts and bypass the chip lock.

Canon MAXIFY GX Ink Not Detected: Fix Continuous Supply Issues
Canon MAXIFY GX Ink Not Detected: Fix Continuous Supply Issues

Canon MAXIFY GX printer not detecting ink? Learn how the optical ink sensors work on MegaTank business printers and how to fix false empty readings.

Canon MegaTank Not Printing (Air Bubbles & Clogged Printhead Fix)
Canon MegaTank Not Printing (Air Bubbles & Clogged Printhead Fix)

Is your Canon MegaTank or G-Series printing blank pages or faded colors? Learn how to purge air bubbles from the silicone ink tubes and unclog the printhead.

Canon Printer Error E05 Fix: Cartridge Not Recognized
Code: E05
Canon Printer Error E05 Fix: Cartridge Not Recognized

Canon Error E05 means the FINE cartridge is not installed, installed incorrectly, or is unrecognized. Learn how to clean the cartridge contacts and clear the error.