Error U052
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appears on these Canon printers: MX850, MP540, MP530, MP600, MP610, MP970 and others...Message error: The type of print head is incorrect install the correct print head U052
Solution 1:
- Remove and replace the cartridges.
Solution 2:
- Insert new cartridges
Solution 3:
- Reseat the print head to correct print issues or clear error.
Solution 3a (thanks to Tony LeBaigue):
- Remove the ink cartridges.
- Remove the printhead: cleaned the rear contacts with a cotton bud and surgical spirit.
- Left the part 5 minutes to dry.
- Install the printhead and the cartridges.
- The printer wil be into printhead clean mode and will return to normal mode.
Solution 3b (thanks to Arjen - Canon MP610):
- Power off the printer.
- Press and hold both selection buttons underneath the screen, and switch on the printer.
- After a long start up the 'copy' screen appeared, and it printed a copy of a sheet.
Solution 4:
Solution 4a: