The Canon S520 printer has a built-in alert system that lets you know if it has encountered a problem.
The Canon S520 is a bubble jet printer designed for home use. If the power light on your printer is flashing orange (or gold), your printer has encountered a problem. The number of times the light flashes indicates what the problem is. You can diagnose what's wrong with your Canon S520 printer.
Instructions
1. Check the paper supply if the light is flashing twice. Two flashes indicates that the printer may be out of paper or it may have a paper jam. Once the paper supply is back in order, press the "Resume/Cancel" button.
2. Check for a paper jam if the light is flashing three times. Once the paper jam is cleared, press the "Resume/Cancel" button.
3. Check the ink tanks if the light is flashing four times. Four flashes indicates that one of the ink tanks is empty. Once you have replaced the empty ink tank, press the "Resume/Cancel" button.
4. Check that there is a printer head installed if the light is flashing six times. Once the printer head is correctly installed, press the "Resume/Cancel" button.
5. Check that the printer head is installed correctly if the light is flashing seven times. Remove and reinstall the printer head and check that its protective tape has been removed. Once the printer head is reinstalled, press the "Resume/Cancel" button. If the problem persists, replace the printer head with a new one.
6. Take your printer to your nearest Canon service center if the light is flashing eight times. This means that the waste ink tank is almost full and needs to be emptied. To find your nearest service center, go to the service page listed in Resources and enter your product information.
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