cannon mx310 error 5100

lonestarjenn · 06-01-2009, 07:30 PM

my all-in-one mx310 printer/fax/copier makes a terrible sound and pulls the paper down way too far. then i get an error-check printer 5100 and the yellow light blinks alternatly with the green power light. I downloaded a program clled registry easy for free that scans for registry errors and then you have to pay to let them fix it!!! Any other suggestions?

**godspeeed** · 06-04-2009, 11:32 AM

If its making noise it is definately not a registry/software issue. I would believe it is a misfeeding/carriage/calibration issue. Actually i just checked on google and its a carriage error and you would be looking for something obstructing the way such as a piece of paper or a staple.

inkinawink · 06-04-2009, 11:57 AM

I second that, I have fixed a number of Canon Printers with this error, it is a jam in the cleaning mechanism in the carriage system, usually something is caught in there somewhere, or it jams for no good reason. If you can't find anything jamming it, try moving the print carriage over out of the way and moving the cleaning mechanism by hand a few times. I've unstuck most this way, sometimes they just need help to get going again.

lonestarjenn · 07-13-2009, 02:03 PM

I am looking at the inside and am not sure what the cleaning mechinism is. Could you show me a picture or diagram?
lonestarjenn

06-01-2009, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
lonestarjenn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 OS: windows vista	cannon mx310 error 5100 my all-in-one mx310 printer/fax/copier makes a terrible sound and pulls the paper down way too far. then i get an error-check printer 5100 and the yellow light blinks alternatly with the green power light. I downloaded a program clled registry easy for free that scans for registry errors and then you have to pay to let them fix it!!! Any other suggestions?

06-04-2009, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
godspeeed I helped the forums. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 298 OS: Win 7 RC	Re: cannon mx310 error 5100 If its making noise it is definately not a registry/software issue. I would believe it is a misfeeding/carriage/calibration issue. Actually i just checked on google and its a carriage error and you would be looking for something obstructing the way such as a piece of paper or a staple. __________________ Nietzsche: God is dead 1887 God: Nietzsche is dead 1900

06-04-2009, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
inkinawink Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 82 OS: vista sp1	Re: cannon mx310 error 5100 I second that, I have fixed a number of Canon Printers with this error, it is a jam in the cleaning mechanism in the carriage system, usually something is caught in there somewhere, or it jams for no good reason. If you can't find anything jamming it, try moving the print carriage over out of the way and moving the cleaning mechanism by hand a few times. I've unstuck most this way, sometimes they just need help to get going again.

07-13-2009, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
lonestarjenn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 OS: windows vista	Re: cannon mx310 error 5100 I am looking at the inside and am not sure what the cleaning mechinism is. Could you show me a picture or diagram? lonestarjenn