How to solve the u041 error message on canon printers

In order to get rid of this error message, you will need to restore your printer. Please keep in mind that whenever you restore one of these devices it may change numbers on your computer. This particular solution is a very simple one, but you can always contact us by posting a comment in the section below this post if you have any problems with this procedure.

This error usually shows up when the ink cartridges haven’t been installed properly, or when the contacts on them are dirty. You should also know this error message appears on canon printer models created more than 3 years ago.

The solution to this problem can be summarized in three steps.

Procedure for solving the u041 error message on canon printers:
Step #1:
First of all, turn your printer off. You won’t need to disconnect the power cable this time.

Step #2:
Now that the printer’s off, please press and hold the ok and stop/reset buttons on it simultaneously. The stop/reset button key can be found on the lower-left side of the panel.

Step #3:
While keeping both buttons pressed down, turn your printer on. You will now be able to see the printer restore itself.

After this last procedure has finished, we recommend you install the ink cartridges on the printer as we’re about to show you. If the u041 error is being caused by some malfunction in your ink cartridges, this should get rid of it.

This procedure will work on any printer that uses canon 30 and canon 40 ink cartridges, among many others.

Please repeat the following steps to change the ink cartridges on your canon printer

Once you’ve checked the printer is turned on, open the lid that’s located under the scanner, just as the following picture indicates. Now take a look at it.

open the lid to remove the cartridges

After you’ve opened this gate and made sure the cartridge carriage has reached a comfortable changing position, look for the ink cartridge you’re going to install on the printer. If you’re about to use a brand new ink cartridge, please follow the next steps. First, you must remove the protective ribbon that goes around this canon cartridge.

removing the cartridge label

Please do everything in your power to keep your hands away from the contacts on your cartridge, but especially far away from the print heads that are also on it. The next picture will point them out for you.

connectors and cartridge injector

This other picture will show you the proper way of installing an ink cartridge on this printer. While it is very simple, we recommend you stick to this procedure and apply it firmly to help set the contacts in place. This will also save you some problems in the future. The next image will show you how to do it.

canon printer cartridge in place

The next image will show you how to place the color ink cartridges inde your canon printer. We recommend you stick to this procedure and place it exactly as it’s shown in the picture to avoid damaging the cartridge. If you ever need to remove the ink cartridge from the printer, do it exactly this way.

remove ink cartridge canon

If this procedure doesn’t solve your problem, please contact us by leaving a comment in the section below this post.