Canon Pixma MP830 firmwear upgrade

March 23rd, 2007

PRODUCT(S): PIXMA MP830

AFFECTED: All Units

DESCRIPTION: Mandatory Main ROM Upgrade

SOLUTION(S): Upgrade the EEPROM on the Main Board to Version 1.13

See a Canon Authorized service center and have it done, its a flash to your ROM chip.

5 Alternating Blinks (SFP) / ##356 (MFP) - ASF Cam Sensor Error

March 22nd, 2007

SFP: PIXMA iP3000/4000/4000R/5000/6000D/8500

MFP: PIXMA MP750/760/780

DESCRIPTION: 5 Alternating Blinks (SFP) / ##356 (MFP) - ASF Cam Sensor Error

SOLUTION(S): Adjust the Screws & Main Case Unit

Movement (i.e. from shipping) may cause the plastic guide to move away from the chassis. When this

occurs, the gears cannot rotate properly causing a grinding noise and 5 alternating blinks (SFP) or ##356

(MFP) - ASF Cam Sensor Error.

My MP 700/MP730: Blank Pages are Fed Through the Auto Sheet Feeder Before and After the Printed

March 22nd, 2007

SOLUTION(S): Reset the Sheet Feeder Gears

If the power fails while the paper is feeding or during a print job, the paper feed gears will lose their proper

alignment. The reason is that after the power is restored the paper feed gears will attempt to return to the

home position, which may not be possible if the paper stop cam is not in the correct position.