The Canon PIXMA iP4820 is a photo printer best for personal and home office use. It boasts Auto Duplex Print, Auto Photo Fix, Borderless Printing, Document Printing, and 2-way paper feeding. Additionally, it utilizes 5 individual Ink Tanks (Canon PGI-225BK and CLI-226 Series). However, having impressive features does not mean it will not encounter technical problems too. A flashing Error 6000 is one of the most common errors experienced with this printer.
What does Error 6000 mean? Error code 6000 means there is a problem with the Line Feed (LF).
Reasons:
a. The line feed is either scratched or smeared.
b. Some small particles, debris or a foreign object is stuck in the LF drive.
c. The line feed slit or sensor unit is defective.
Error 6000 on Canon PIXMA iP4820 could also mean a defective paper feed roller unit, logic board or paper feed motor.
There are many solutions offered to fix various reasons for this error code.
a. Scratched or smeared line feed.
– The simplest solution is to clean the LF / EJ slit film with a non-corrosive solution.
b. Some small particles, debris or a foreign object is stuck in the LF drive.
– Deep paper jam with pins or foreign object should be removed properly.
c. Defective LF and paper feeder unit.
– After following the solutions above, when all else fail, replace the defective part. (LF / EJ slit film, LF / EJ timing sensor unit, Paper feed roller unit, Logic board and Paper feed motor). Refer to the manual for proper removal and installation of the new part.
When no object, paper jam is found or when the sensor unit is okay but the error 6000 keeps flashing, resetting the printer might just do the trick.
1. Unplug the printer from the outlet and let it sit for a few seconds for pause effect.
2. Plug the power cord back and switch on printer. Press and hold the “power” button for a few seconds then press “stop” button twice. Repeat procedure one more time. This time, slowly release the “power” button and press the “stop” button four times.
This should clear the persistent error message.
The error 6000 on Canon PIXMA iP4820 is a problem that offers several solutions. However, the constant problem a user usually faces with this printer is the depletion of its consumables. Make sure to buy an extra Canon PGI-225BK in case the ink cartridge is exhausted in the middle of a printing task.
