Scanning with the Canon mp620 with error code U163

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Solution 1

Actually, I think I've found a solution! Fat-finger both the "STOP and "BACK" buttons at the same time. This seems to kick you out to the main menu.

Sorry for prematurely asking a question!

Solution 2

I got my MX882 back to working by pressing stop and holding it for 5 seconds. I got another error shortly after but then I pressed back and okay at the same time to get it working again. Hope this helps.

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Pete

Updated on September 17, 2022

Comments

Pete almost 2 years

I have a Canon Pixma MP620 with an empty black ink cartridge. This particular printer is an "all-in-one" and can scan documents. However, every time I turn the printer on, the LCD shows the following error message:

U163 The following ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. [image of ink cartridge with "bk" written at the top]

I can't afford a new cartridge right now, but I would still like to use the built-in scanner. However, I can't get rid of the "U163" error message. Therefore, I cannot use the printer user interface to actually scan a document.

How do I bypass this error message & use the scanner? I've pressed each button on the printer to no avail.
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Admin over 10 years

Brilliant! This fixed it for my canon pixma mp510.
runningRhetoric over 10 years

Used this on my mp620.
elixenide almost 10 years

This answer also worked for me on an mx882.
Admin almost 10 years

Worked great on my Canon Pixma MX892 as well. Thanks for this!
itzjustricky over 7 years

Also worked on the mp970 !! LIFESAVER
Admin over 6 years

Also works on MP600.
Admin over 4 years

Also works on MP630.