How to solve error C000 on Canon Pixma MX870 and MX860

MX870, MX860, MG520...

Solution 1:

1. Switch off the printer
   
2. Disconnect the power cable
   
3. Open door:
   
   
   
   
4. Remove the orange protective tape (A) and remove the white polystyrene (protective equipment) (B).
   
   
   
   
5. Verify in the printer there is no protective equipment:
   
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6. Close the door.
   
7. Connect the cable and switch on.

Solution 2 :
- Check for any foreign body in the printer: piece of paper, paper clip...
- Check for any paper jams.

Solution 3:
- This error code C000 could be made by an empty cartridge: check for this.


Link about Canon MX870:

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