My printer won't stop clicking! Hi all,I love my new PIXMA--super easy to set up, great quality prints, Mac compatible. But I have a question: My printer won't stop clicking at me. Every second, it clicks. Is there a way to turn that off? I think it's associated with the "in use/memory" light that flashes....Help!Thanks. My printer won't stop clicking! Hi all,I love my new PIXMA--super easy to set up, great quality prints, Mac compatible. But I have a question: My printer won't stop clicking at... » Read More My printer won't stop clicking! Hi all,I love my new PIXMA--super easy to set up, great quality prints, Mac compatible. But I have a question: My printer won't stop clicking at me. Every second, it clicks. Is there a way to turn that off? I think it's associated with the "in use/memory" light that flashes....Help!Thanks. « Show Less
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Yes, same here - no phone line plugged in and printer clicks away like it's destroying itself. I'm replacing it with a new Epson. Posts regarding a phone line must have a different problem!
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> My daughter accidently plugged the usb cable into the phone line Huh? There's no way to force either of those 2 VERY different connector-types into the wrong jack. Send me a picture of ANY USB cable ever plugged into any phone line jack.
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You don't have to just disconnect your phone line. The problem occurs when you have the phone line in the wrong port. I had my phone and fax lines in the wrong ports. I switched them, and the clicking went away and everything works fine now.
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I have this same problem. It's loud and I can't for the life of me figure out why it started or how to stop it. I'll have to buy a new machine (not this one).
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Hi, did you manage to stop the clicking noise? Mine is now doing this--as you said, about every second. Additionally, the "in use/memory" light is flashing. This started only minutes ago when trying to print. Thanks for any help.Allison
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Thanks Lisa! I was going crazy trying to figure out why it was clicking, and then I realized I had put my phone line into the wrong port. Switching it took care of the clicking immediately.
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how to turn off the in use/memory light and is that related to the fact that my Cannon MX330 will copy but not scan. Thanx
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We must be talking about some VERY different clicking than yours. Ours has absolutely nothing to do with phone lines (we don't even own a phone line). Our clicking is *INSIDE*. Sounds like gears being grinded away. Needless to say... we will NEVER buy another Canon product.
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I have just finished reading my first e-book on the new kindle available outside the USA. I am really happy after my new e-experience; however I find it really annoying to hear that clicking sound every time I turn a page. Can this problem be solved? Please, help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lourdes.Canary Iss, Spain
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yes my printer is constantly connected to my computer and does a very good job. It is nice when you can print and instant photo and I enjoy it. Hope this answers your question
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Is anyone out there a Macbook Pro owner with this issue? I've bought the ink and refilled my cartridges but I can't figure out how to reset them. I would love your help if you know the answer... (I'm about to spend $29 to buy a gadget that resets the chips but who knows if that's another crazy scheme!)Thanks, Samantha B
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You need to do that in the printer controls in your computer. Or you can always just turn the printer off, but it will continue when you turn it on again.
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I've had mine over a year, I think. Never had a problem. I use it almost daily in my business for documents and color signage; even use "not recommended" refillable ink cartridges. The Epson 30 was purchased to use with an older Mac. I've had 4 Epson printers in 18 years and only one quit working (it was under a water leak that happened during a roof repair). I bought, and use, the others (wide format) for more precise and accurate color printing with a newer Mac. I've never been unhappy with Epson printers but hate the ink prices.
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Hi Judy.I have used the Canon pixma ip3000 on several Macs. One was a G3 iBook. One was a G4 Emac. Currently I use it with my new imac intel duocore. NEVER had a problem. I did have some problems matching up color in Photoshop but that is all. With my new iMac, I didn't even have to install the software!!! I just plugged the printer into my apple wireless thingie (sorry forget name of it) and my computer recognized it! It doesn't give me detailed ink info, etc, though but I know it will once I install the software. BTW, I am one OS below Leopard, Tiger I think. Good luck!
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I never had that problem, but then your printer is probably different than mine. Have you tried unplugging the printer from power source and the computer, wait a few minutes and plugging back in? Sorry I can't be more help.
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I'm thinking of buying this printer. I LOVE using Picasa3. If I buy this particular printer and I will be using Picasa3 and IF I find the same problems you are talking about, I'll get back to you. Thanks for the information you've passed along. I've LOVED my HP Photosmart 7550 but it just quit accepting ANY ink cartridges! Can't find it's problem. Printed beauuuuuutifully.
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I wiped my cartridges' 'chip' before installation. I also received a message from the manufacturer that it was not a 'genuine' replacement on my computer screen. If I continue with installation it will null and void the printer warranty. I continued, and clicked ok. After the nasty-gram it worked fine. I also unplugged my printer for about a minute and plugged it back in. Have you contacted Inktonerman? They may have some suggestions. I hope this helps, it's so frustrating.
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Sorry I can't help you with your problem. I have never had that problem, but have had many other problems with this program. It maybe your printer settings but I wouldn't be surprised if it is the program itself. I have used the older versions of Printmaster for many years and was very happy with it but since I changed my computer I had to buy one for windows7 and it is the worst I ever had! What a waste of money. Nothing prints out right and it has a very limited selection for cards etc. I would see if it can be returned for something else.
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Well, I downloaded a new driver, and that solved the 6c10 error message -- for a week or so. And now it's back again. And now my older Canon pixma 3000 has a similar error message. So I have two Canon printers taking up space. Does anyone make a decent, reliable printer? Canon has been absolutely of no help.
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It's an anomaly with this printer. You have to reset it. Turn off for 5-10 minutes then turn on again. Might require you doing this a few times till it "takes."
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yes , the same thing happens to me. This printer is a piece of trash. looking for a new printer. Won't be a HP
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My printer had no problem with them. Try turning macine off then on. Also make sure you pulled the protective cover off of the print head. Good luck
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I ended up with the MP620. It seems okay so far, but I really have not done much with it yet...just printed out a few regular pages. Haven't tried the scanner, copier , or photo printing yet. Keep on meaning to , but just haven't yet....I will try some of these things in the next few days and send another reply if that will help. One thing, it said "quick start" and it doesn't seem to be very quick, but there may be some setting I have to change for that and I've pretty much just been turning it on and clicking print....
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I see this very frequently also. At this point... it probably occurs every 5 to 20 pages which is way too often. I haven't found a solution yet, but you don't have to turn the printer on and off to get past it. You only need to open the lid and close it again (or pull the piece of paper you're using the trick the printer into thinking the lid is closed and reinsert it). This has the advantage of keeping the same print job running (which is non-disruptive if the error shows up between pages versus mid-page).
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As a former technology manager, I would have a lot more questions for you. Has the printer worked before? If so, does it not print in any application. There's also the classic - turn EVERYTHING off (PC & printer). If still no good, what about making a copy - pull the USB cable and make a copy - if it doesn't copy - it's either the printer or possibly the ink cartridge is not snapped in properly.