My Canon all in one Printer MP460 (2 months old) is stating error code 5010 - any advice would be most appreciated. The problem occurred when I replaced the ink cartridges. I have tried re installing the printer and unplugging it from the PC etc., - to no avail - still error code 5010.
Many thanks
Suzie
Canon PIXMA MP460 Error Code 5010 is problem
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SOURCE: Re: Error Code 5010
it can have alot to do with some obstruction in the print path, the gears, or ink on the clear plastic encoder strip. You're on the right track - I found the the purge cap (the white sliding mechanism that the print head parks to when it's not in use) was not lubricated well enough from factory. If you lubricate the sliders with some white grease (don't get it on the small wipers or the black caps) the mechanism can now slide more freely, and the unit can park the head properly without giving you the dreaded head homing error 5100 (or E-2-2 on the LCD display) Keep in mind that this repair will probably require you to remove the right panel off of the printer to gain access to the purge mechanism. There are two screws behind the printer, and two in front for each corrosponding side panel (the front screws are behind the grey front panel of the printer - open the top cover to see the clips which hold the front cover on) Hope this helps some of you out.
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