Reset the printer to resolve error conditions or if the printer does not respond

Resetting the Printer

By resetting the printer's power, the print buffer is cleared and certain sensors are reset. If there is invalid data in the buffer, or sensors are stuck in a particular mode; a message may appear.

Follow these steps to reset the printer:

Turn the printer off with the Power button (if available).

Disconnect the data cable from the printer (not applicable to WiFi, Bluetooth or Infrared) .

Unplug the printer's power cord for approximately 10 minutes, and then plug it back in. If troubleshooting a communication issue, reconnect the data cable (not applicable to WiFi, Bluetooth or Infrared).

Turn the printer back on.

Note: If resetting the printer does not work, please attempt any other solutions that appeared in your search results. If this is a hardware message on the printer, the printer may need to be repaired. See More ( )

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How to Install a Canon PIXMA MP160 Printer

The Canon PIXMA MP160 printer is an all-in-one photo printer. This printer offers high-quality resolution that gives photos a rich, dynamic finish. Using the Canon MP160 is a user-friendly process, and so is installing it, even for relatively inexperienced computer users. 

• 1

Open the official Canon website (see Resources). When it opens, click on the "American" demographic symbol.

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Click on the "Support and Drivers" tab on the left side of the screen. Select "Canon USA" and the screen will redirect to a popup screen. When the popup screen loads, click on the "Printer" icon. You will be prompted to locate and select your product's name and model number.

• 3

Choose your product's name and model number by clicking on the designated drop down bar in the middle of the screen. Click on the MP160 product name and model number. Your screen will be redirected to an operating system prompt. Choose your operating system in the designated drop down menu when the next screen loads.

• 4

Download the Canon MP160 setup application. Click on the Canon MP160 link that will be generated based on the information you provided. A file download dialog window will appear on your computer's screen. Click on the "Save" option that will be presented in this window. When the setup application download is complete, click on the "Open" action to access the Canon MP160 installation wizard.

• 5

Agree to the Canon Manufacturer Terms of Use. This will be the first screen that will be displayed in the Canon MP160 installation wizard. Once you have read and reviewed the Canon manufacturer user license agreement, follow the prompts that will be listed in the Canon MP160 installation wizard to complete the installation process.

• 6

Select all the default settings by simply clicking on the "Next" option that will be displayed at the bottom of the installation wizard's window.

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Click the "Finish" option to complete and conclude the installation process. The Canon MP160 portal will open automatically once the installation wizard is closed. Choose all of the recommended settings in the Canon MP160 portal. The last screen will display the option to print a test page. Click on this option to test the printer's connection and installation, and ensure that it is printing correctly.

How to Change a Canon Printer From USB to Bluetooth

Some Canon printers possess the ability to connect to your computer via both USB and Bluetooth. When connecting through a Bluetooth connection, you do not need any wires or cables running between the computer and Canon printer. If you have been using the USB connection, you can change to Bluetooth at any time, as long as your Canon printer is Bluetooth enabled. If not, you can't adjust your printer to function as a Bluetooth device.

Instructions

            1 Remove the USB cable connection. You don't need to add any new drivers because the current printers are already installed from your USB connection.

            2 Click the "Start" button on the desktop and select the "Run" option. A small window appears on your screen.

            3 Type "bthprops.cpl" (without the quotation marks) and click "OK." This opens the Bluetooth settings window.

            4 Click "Add" in the window then chose "My device is set up and ready to be found." Click "Next" and the computer scans for any nearby Bluetooth devices.

            5 Choose your Canon Bluetooth printer from the list that pops up and click "Next." The printer now connects to your computer and you can begin using it with the wireless connection.