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Error code 4 Canon Pixma 140 printer

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geci Posted messages 890 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
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Hello,

My printer is no longer working, it displays error code 4
Who can tell me the meaning of this code, and how to fix it.
Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous user
     
    Hello
    first, I need to know whether the scanner or the printer is not working
    next:
    _according to what I researched, e4 would mean a "paper jam" (surprising, but...?). There is a procedure to follow, which is to run a folded A4 paper through several times.

    _check if your color cartridge is not empty (also surprising, but there are times when it can affect the scanner)

    _take a look at this site: http://imprimante-en-question.blogspot.com/...
    it's a topic about the mp150, but you may find a solution.

    _finally, uninstall and reinstall the printer software
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    1. geci Posted messages 890 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   478
       
      Thank you for your response, ronin27.
      The error occurred during a document scan. Now the printer doesn't work at all (printing, scanning, copying). I checked the website you recommended, and for error code 4, it states the reason as "color ink cartridge empty." Indeed, my color ink cartridge is empty, so I just need to replace it. I had also uninstalled and reinstalled the printer program, but that did not correct the error.
      Thanks again, and have a good weekend.
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    2. Phvt
       
      It's really nice of you to be willing to share your experiences. Thank you. Indeed, my ink cartridge seems to be empty. It's the simplest thing to do, so I will replace it. Have a good week, thanks again.
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    3. v
       
      Error codes:

      * E.2: Properly reload the paper and press [Black] or [Color].
      * E3: In case of paper jam, clear the jam, then reload paper into the printer and press [Black] or [Color].
      * E4: The ink may be depleted. Replace the cartridge and close the scanning unit.
      * E5: The cartridge may not be installed correctly, or it may not be compatible with this printer. Install the appropriate cartridge. Solutions
      * E7: Some cartridges are not installed in their place. Install the cartridges in the appropriate slot.
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    4. marmor66
       
      Press and hold the cancel button for 5 seconds (sub-brand cartridges not detected).
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    5. AA
       
      It's still absurd not to be able to scan because of an empty ink cartridge!
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