My Canon MP830 printer has the 6A00 error. The print head is stuck to the right of the machine (the normal position for it when the unit is closed) and I would like to manually move it to access the purge assembly. Any tips on how to move the print head to the left without breaking it would be appreciated.

Starnley Johnwells

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• Posted on Oct 12, 2008

SOURCE: Canon MP830 error code 6A00

The problem apparently is related to the purge unit located at the far right side on where the printhead moves back and forth.
there appears to be three common problems that causes the error, which is related to a paper jam error. 1) If its a new printer or even an older one, there are two sponges that collect ink and two plastic wipers located in purge unit may be loose or missing. Check to see if its it there. If not, it may actually be stuck somewhere.
2) there may some paper stuck somewhere around the printhead and or the purge unit or
3) there is a build up of gooey ink on the purge unit.
, I turned off the printer & unplugged it, move the printhead to the left and used long Qtips with Windex to clean up the ink around the purge unit including a little white plastic spring-loaded lever. also dampen the sponges with Windex. If you do this be careful not to dislodge the sponge or wipers. If you do, you can alway stick the pieces back in. After cleaning it, and checking the sponges and wipers are seated correctly, plug the unit back in and hopefully it will work fine. hope this helps.dont forget to rate as fixyaa

thanks and Godbless

SOURCE: CANON MP830 PRINTER ERROR CODE 6A00

6A00 is a purge unit fault, if you have have a years canon warrenty i would call them and get a engineer out to investergate the fault, If not strip machine and and see if the purge unit is moving back and forward. it could be that the carriage unit is stuck on the purge and the carriage unit cant move.

Hope this helps

SOURCE: Canon i9950 printer head stays on the right hand side

everything is ok in your printer.its the problem of gears jammed and not moving fluently due to not using of printer for the period of two months.
this is a common problem faced by many customers who use their printer rarely or after a long time.
just get your printer serviced and everything will be perfect and all right.
do it from a professional technician.
as its quiet difficult to open and attach the parts again.

thanks.

Starnley Johnwells

• 1031 Answers
• Posted on Nov 21, 2008

SOURCE: Please help

The problem apparently is related to the purge unit located at the far right side on where the printhead moves back and forth.
there appears to be three common problems that causes the error, which is related to a paper jam error. 1) If its a new printer or even an older one, there are two sponges that collect ink and two plastic wipers located in purge unit may be loose or missing. Check to see if its it there. If not, it may actually be stuck somewhere.
2) there may some paper stuck somewhere around the printhead and or the purge unit or
3) there is a build up of gooey ink on the purge unit.
, I turned off the printer & unplugged it, move the printhead to the left and used long Qtips with Windex to clean up the ink around the purge unit including a little white plastic spring-loaded lever. also dampen the sponges with Windex. If you do this be careful not to dislodge the sponge or wipers. If you do, you can alway stick the pieces back in. After cleaning it, and checking the sponges and wipers are seated correctly, plug the unit back in and hopefully it will work fine. hope this helps.dont forget to rate as fixyaa

SOURCE: Error Code 6A00 for MP830

try simply moving the cartridge back and forth a few times first


Because: 6A00 is a problem with the sheet feed unit. Follow Canon's suggestion, take it or send the unit UPS to the Authorized Repair Facility. You will NOT be able to resolve the problem yourself.