Fixing Canon E480 Printer
- Printer "Cover is Open": Printer's cartridge door is not properly closed
- Register the Cassette Paper Information [OK] Next: Paper Tray is not properly opened
- Error 168A: Install The Cartridges Properly: Try to reinsert cartridge again
Printer "Cover is Open"
Register the Cassette Paper Information [OK] Next
Install The Cartridges Properly
Online Findings (YouTube):
- How to Disassemble Canon MX490 / E480
- Canon Printers Error Codes: Causes and Solutions
- How to Reset Error on Canon E480
- How to Troubleshoot Canon MX490 / E480 (Error 168A)
- How to Resolve Paper Feed Issue on Canon MX490 / E480 (Error 1003)
Photos:
- Error: Printer "Cover is Open"
- Temporary Solution: Put paper to release the door sensor & close the door
- Error: Register the Cassette Paper Information [OK] Next
- Temporary Solution: Put a screw to release paper tray sensor (when paper tray is open)
Error: Printer "Cover is Open"
Solution: Use paper to block the latch and release door sensor
Error: Register the Cassette Paper Information [OK] Next
Solution: Put a screw to block the latch and release paper tray sensor
Alternative Approach:
- Proceeds to disassemble the printer to deactivate both door sensor and paper tray sensor. Removed 4 screws at the top cover.
- Dismantle the plastic holder (2 screws) of the door latch switch and the paper tray latch switch
- Check the mechanism of the miniature switch (1BD007-1154L) on its connectivity using multimeter. Found the toggle is worn-out, occasionally functioning with excessive force apply on the latch.
- Prepare 2 small portion of wires (3cm to 4cm length), strip the outer insulator with wire stripper.
- Use the wire, make a loop and tie the wire onto the 2 terminals of the switch (shorted / bypass the switches). Both door sensor and paper tray sensor had been disabled.
Tools:
- Screwdriver, wire stripper, multimeter
Cost Involved:
- NIL
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