E5 keeps flashing but im sure i have installed the ink properly. please help me.

"E5: The ink cartridge(s) is not installed. / The ink cartridge(s) cannot be recognized.

The ink cartridge may not be installed properly, or an unsupported ink cartridge may be installed.
Install a recommended ink cartridge.

Make sure to install both ink cartridges even when you set the machine to use only one ink cartridge in printing.
If one of the ink cartridges is missing, this error can occur."

Hi, the E5 means that:
The ink cartridges are
not installed[1401],
or a non-supported ink
cartridge is
installed[1485],
or the ink cartridges are
not installed
properly[1687].


Try with diferrent ink crg., Be sure to use genuine. If that doesnt help, the problem is in printer head, or logic board.

Hope that helped.

Hi there

E2 - No paper (ASF)
E3 - Paper jam
E4 - No ink
E5 - The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed , or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 - Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full «ОК»)
E9 - The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing
E14 - The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 - Ink cartridge is not installed
E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E19 - Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 - Carriage error
E23 - Paper feed error
E24 - Purge unit error
E25 - ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 - Internal temperature rise error
E27 - Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 - Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 - EEPROM error
E33 - Paper feed position error
E35 - USB Host VBUD over current error - USB
E37 - Abnormal motor driver error
E40 - Other hardware error
E42 - Scanner error

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E5 is "The ink cartridges is not install or a non supported ink"
Probably one from your cartridges is defective.

E5, says the ink cartridges are the wrong type, not properly installed, or not installed at all. You can't refill those without replacing the chip or resetting the chip. Many refilled cartridges just don't work...

HI ...

This error comes in when the cartridge is not installed correct ... I would suggest you remove and then re-install the cartridge using the below steps:

Removing Ink Cartridges:

1. After confirming that the printer is powered on, open the scanning unit (printer cover). The ink cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
   
   
   
   
2. Press down on the semi-circular tab to release the cartridge and then remove it.
   
   
   Note: Handle the ink cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothes and surrounding work area.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Remove and replace each cartridge individually. Or, remove the second cartridge after the first has been removed.
   
   Note: Do not touch the gold electrical contacts or the print head nozzles after removing the protective tape.
   
   

Installing ink cartridges:

1. After confirming that the printer is powered on, open the scanning unit (printer cover). The ink cartridge holder moves to the replacement position.
   
   Note: After confirming that the scanning unit support is fixed into position, release your hands.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Insert the ink cartridge into the ink cartridge holder.- Black: the left slot- Color: the right slot
   
   
3. Push up on the front of the cartridge until it locks into place. (A click sound will be heard when the cartridge is locked in place.)
   
   
   
   
4. Confirm that the ink cartridges are installed properly.
   
   
   
   
   <1> The ink cartridge is not installed properly.
   
   <2> The ink cartridge is installed properly.
   
   
5. Fold the scanning unit support and close the scanning unit (printer cover).
   
   
6. Wait until the preparatory operation is complete; it takes about one to two minutes.

Please vote if this helps ... Cheers :)

Hi barneyfan -

You're absolutely right - E5 means that the ink is empty (or that the ink can't be loaded for some other reason, such as an incompatible cartridge or improper installation)

For your reference, here is the complete list of error codes for the MP150 with brief descriptions:

E2 No paper (ASF)
E3 Paper jam
E4 No ink
E5 The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed, or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full
E9 The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera-Direct Printing
E14 The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 Ink cartridge is not installed E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E16 -E19 Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 Carriage error
E23 Paper feed error
E24 Purge unit error
E25 ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 Internal temperature rise error
E27 Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 EEPROM error
E33 Paper feed position error
E35 15 USB Host VBUD overcurrent error
E37 17 Abnormal motor driver error
E40 20 Other hardware error
E42 22 Scanner error

I hope this helps - please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Kind regards,
H2H

E5-5 = The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed, or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
Are they Canon ink cartridges?
Remove the cartridges, make sure that the tape is removed , and re-install them. Make sure they are seated correctly.

For future reference , these are the error codes for your printer.
E2-2 = No paper (ASF)
E3-3 = Paper jam
E4 = No ink
E5-5 = The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed, or the ink cartridges are not installed properly
E8 = Waste ink absorber full, or platen waste ink absorber full
E9 = The connected digital camera / video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing
E14 = The Ink cartridges whose destination are wrong
E15 = Ink cartridge is not installed E16 - Ink remaining is unknown
E16 -E19 = Failed to scan head alignment sheet
E22 = Carriage error
E23 = Paper feed error
E24 = Purge unit error
E25 = ASF(cam) sensor error
E26 = Internal temperature rise error
E27 = Waste ink absorber full or platen waste ink absorber full
E28 = Ink cartridge temperature rise error -
E29 = EEPROM error
E33 = Paper feed position error
E35 15 = USB Host VBUD overcurrent error - USB
E37 17 = Abnormal motor driver error
E40 20 = Other hardware error
E42 22 = Scanner error

If I could be of further assistance, let me know. If this helps or solves the issue, please rate it.
Thanks, Joe



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E5 means The ink cartridges are not installed or a non-supported ink cartridge is installed ,or the ink cartridges are not installed properly. Try to remove the cartridge and re-install it and make sure it is seated properly. If this doesn't work then let me know and i will get you the reset procedure..

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