Canon Printer (PIXMA) 1401 / 1403 / 1430 error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $10–$30 · Duration: 5m

Support codes 1401, 1403, or 1430 on your Canon PIXMA printer mean an ink cartridge is not recognized. The cartridge may not be installed correctly, may be incompatible with this model, or may be a non-genuine Canon cartridge. Remove the cartridge, reinstall it firmly until it clicks into place, and close the cover. If the error persists replace the cartridge with a new genuine Canon ink cartridge.

Common causes

The ink cartridge is not installed correctly or is not fully seated
An incompatible ink cartridge model was installed
A non-genuine Canon ink cartridge is being used

How to fix it

1

Open the printer cover
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Remove the ink cartridge that is not recognized
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Reinstall the ink cartridge firmly until it clicks into place
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Close the cover and check if the error is cleared
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If the error persists replace the cartridge with a new genuine Canon ink cartridge compatible with your printer model