FAQ ID: 8200274400
Release date: 18 August 2008
If any error occurs during printing, a message is displayed on the [LCD monitor] of the printer. If a problem occurs while the printer is connected to the camera, the camera's LCD monitor may display an error message.
Messages displayed on the [LCD monitor] and troubleshooting
Message displayed on the [LCD monitor] | Troubleshooting |
No paper / ink | • Check that the cartridge is correctly inserted. • Change the cartridge to a new one. • If paper is not feeding correctly, remove the cartridge, and manually remove any paper remaining in the printer. |
Paper jam! | • Press ![]() If the paper is not ejected, turn the power off and turn it on again. If the printer fails to eject the paper, contact a Canon Customer Support center for assistance. |
Ink Error | • Remove the cartridge from the printer, take up the slack in the ink sheet, and then reload the cartridge. If the cartridge is stuck in the printer, contact a Canon Customer Support center for assistance. |
Cannot print! / Could not print XX images |
If the size is not appropriate, resize the image and convert it as necessary to a JPEG image that the camera can display. • Limit the size of image files to less than 8000 x 8000 pixels. • This printer supports image data conforming to the Design rule for Camera File system. |
No Image. | • Check whether there are images recorded on the memory card. Also check if there are images added to Favorites, saved for Reprint or in the Print History. • Check whether readable image data is recorded on the memory card. • The image file name (folder name) sometimes cannot be recognized if it contains double-byte characters (Japanese, Chinese or Korean). Change double-byte characters to single-byte alphanumeric characters. • Use a personal computer to print data that has been edited or processed on a personal computer. |
Hardware Error | • Check if there are other problems than cartridge problems. • Turn the printer and camera power off, then turn on again. If the error message does not clear, contact a Canon Customer Support center for assistance. |
Cartridge cover is open | • Close the cartridge cover. If the error message does not clear, turn the power off and on again. |
This camera cannot print B / W Insert memory card to print | • Black and white printing is not possible when a camera is connected (except when PictBridge (![]() |
Creative Cartridge Inserted Change the cartridge | • Printing from a camera or a mobile phone using the gold or silver print supporting cartridge (Easy Photo Pack E-P20G / E-P20S) is not possible. Change the cartridge to a cartridge other than the gold or silver print supporting cartridge. |
Cartridge has been changed | • The cartridge was changed for a cartridge of a different size after the print menu was displayed. Insert a cartridge of the same size or change the print settings. |
Cartridge has been changed Trim Settings Adjusted | • If the cartridge is changed after the trimming settings have been made, the printer automatically sets the trimming frame again to fit the paper size. |
Cartridge not compatible | • Use a cartridge that is compatible with this printer. |
Communication error! | • Turn the printer, camera and computer power off, then turn on again. • Check the connection between the camera and the printer by referring to procedures 1 to 3 of "How do I print with the date (Camera Direct / PictBridge)" If the error message continues to display, contact a Canon Customer Support center for assistance. |
Disconnected | • Make sure that the printer and the sender are within an appropriate distance. • Check the sender's power supply. • If you are connecting via Bluetooth, the connection may interrupt depending on the signal condition. Try to establish the connection again. |
Cartridge incorrectly inserted or not loaded | • Insert the cartridge. • Remove the cartridge and insert it again all the way, then close the cartridge cover. |
Image too large. | • Images larger than 8,000 x 8,000 pixels, or 32 MB or larger files cannot be played back. Select another image. • When printing from a mobile phone (wirelessly), the maximum image file size that can be transmitted is approx. 3 MB (maximum file size varies depending on the mobile phone). |