Canon · Printer (PIXMA)

Canon Printer (PIXMA) 1890 error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0 · Duration: 2m

Support code 1890 on your Canon PIXMA printer means the orange protective tape has not been removed from the print head or ink cartridge. Open the printer cover, remove the ink cartridge, peel off the orange protective tape or film completely, and reinstall the cartridge.

Common causes

The orange protective tape was not removed from the ink cartridge before installation

How to fix it

1

Open the printer cover and remove the ink cartridge
2

Peel off the orange protective tape from the bottom of the cartridge completely
3

Do not touch the ink ports or electrical contacts after removing the tape
4

Reinstall the cartridge firmly until it clicks
5

Close the cover