Canon Color Bubblejet (BJC) 5100

How to Identify and Fix Common Problems ?

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Make sure the ink cartridges are properly installed. Push up the ink cartridge lock lever until it clicks. Make sure that the ink cartridge holder motion is not impeded by stabilizer, jammed paper, etc. Remove any impediment.
Check the following: Make sure print head (cartridge) holder motion is not impeded by stabilizer, jammed paper, etc. Remove any impediment. Make sure the print heads (cartridges) are properly installed.
An ink cartridge isn`t seated properly.
Error 5100 is a general error from the Microsoft . NET installer that can have a number of meanings: . NET has already been installed and target computer needs to be rebooted.
Check the following: Make sure print head (cartridge) holder motion is not impeded by stabilizer, jammed paper, etc. Remove any impediment. Make sure the print heads (cartridges) are properly installed.
Check the following: Make sure print head holder motion is not impeded by tapes for securing the print head holderduring transportation, jammed paper, etc. Remove any impediment. Make sure the ink tanks are properly installed.
The code 5100 suggests that the PC doesn`t meet the requirements to install the . NET Framework. Maybe there`s not enough space in your disk or your Windows version is too old. Windows 7 SP1 at minimum is required.
Possible reasons for the failure include: The machine on which you are installing the product does not meet all the . NET Framework system requirements.
The 5100 error may indicate that an ink tank(s) is not seated properly, paper is jammed or there is an object inside the printer, the printer needs to be reset or the encoder film/strip may need to be cleaned.
The error indicates, “The user`s computer does not meet system requirements” or, “A StopBlock was hit or a System Requirement was not met.” Ensure that the system meets the minimum system requirements, is fully patched, and includes all required Service Pack updates.
An ink tank(s) is not seated properly.
Check the following: Make sure print head holder motion is not impeded by tapes for securing the print head holderduring transportation, jammed paper, etc. Remove any impediment. Make sure the ink tanks are properly installed.

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ANSWER : The problem is how the hell do you put your hand in there to clean it? I have tried but could not clean it properly, hence my printer still has that error.

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ANSWER : Read this for solutions http://www.mytechtime.com/2011/10/canon-error-5100-how-to-fix.html

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ANSWER : Make sure you check that a copy of Gustave Holst’s journey to the stars cassette isn’t stuck in there! haha. That’s what my error 5100 was all about, I was getting ready to dismantle the thing after threatening it with a water boarding.

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ANSWER : To try and resolve the issue, please follow these steps:

Error Code 51.1 says Printer Error No Kidding.lol
ANSWER : Sometimes turning off and on will allow you to print a few pages. The error is a beam detect error. The only real fix is to replace the laser scanner unit. Could be a loose connector on the scanner or DC controller from the scanner. That’s unlikely. You could try the only other free fix which is to open the scanner assy. and clean all the mirrors inside. The dust could obstruct the laser beam enough to cause the detect error.

Printer Canon i560 Service Error?
ANSWER : 1 Turn off the printer.

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ANSWER : Here is one cause of that error https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJQVwwRxPv4

Canon MX922 Error Code 5100
ANSWER : You must first locate where the grinding sound came from. Re-install the printhead and cartridges because you might not inserted it properly. This might be also the cause of the error.