Canon PIXMA MP140 Series Quick Start Manual page 42

Error Code
E, 1, 6
E, 1, 9
If the POWER and Alarm lamps flash alternately as shown below, or an error code is displayed on
the LED, take the action described in the table below to correct the error.
POWER Lamp (Green)
Alarm Lamp (Orange)
Error Code
E, 2, x
E, 3, x
E, 4, x
38 Troubleshooting
Cause
Ink level cannot be
detected.
The size of the document
cannot be correctly
detected or the document
is too small when the Fit-to-
Page copying is selected.
Failed to scan head
alignment sheet.
Cause
An error requiring servicing
might have occurred.
Action
Ink may have run out.
The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be
disabled since the ink level cannot be correctly detected.
If you want to continue printing without this function, press the
Stop/Reset button for at least 5 seconds.
Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in
order to obtain optimum qualities.
Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any
malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing
under the ink out condition.
Make sure the document meets the requirements and
correctly loaded on the Platen Glass. Then reload the
document and press the Black or Color button. See
"Handling Original Documents" on page 5.
Check that all necessary circles are filled in the Print Head
Alignment Sheet, and that it is placed in the proper position
and orientation on the Platen Glass.
You can also perform print head alignment manually.
Action
Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the
machine from the power supply. After a while, plug the power
cord of the machine back in and turn on the machine. If the
same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative.