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Canon Pixma IP7250 - Error 1403: Printhead Temperature Sensor Error, Reset or Bypass Solutions

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How can I bypass or reset Canon Pixma iP7250 error 1403, and is the printer still repairable?

There is no simple reset here; if the printer still shows 1403 with the printhead removed, the fault is on the printer side rather than in the head, so a new head or a sensor bypass on the head will not solve it [#15182186] [#15182598] [#15208746] Enter service mode, clean the carriage/printhead contacts, and check the EEPROM log; in a healthy unit, removing the head should change the code to 1401, not stay at 1403 [#15171233] [#15185242] The thread suggests that persistent 1403 after trying another head points to damage in the carriage/motherboard temperature-sensing circuitry, with the C and D sensor paths going to the CPU, which makes repair unlikely or at least difficult [#15214125] [#15208746] A head-side workaround only applies when the head itself is faulty: solder a diode on the failed sensor frame (C or D), connect its cathode to ground/shield, and isolate the temperature-measurement lead by cutting the small via/eyelet and masking the contacts [#15178020] [#15187544] Since both the original and a second head still gave 1403, the most likely conclusion in this case is a printer-side fault, not a recoverable printhead-only error [#15208746] [#15210629]
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    According to Canon, this error means "A printhead temperature sensor error has occurred."
    and you have to contact the Canon printer after the warranty, so the contact is rather out of the question because they will charge me like gold.
    Is it possible to somehow reset it, bypass this sensor?
    Is the printer rather suitable for the garbage?
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    can I count on a short description of what to strive for?
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    Will the printer print in color after recovering the above-mentioned heads?
    I understand that the scissors and insulation are used to glue the pins in the print head one by one,
    So I stick a pin or two three, if they are common, I turn on the printer and see if there is still an error only if all inks must be inserted when firing?

    I only have replacement inks, one original PGBK, when I put the ink into the printer, all of them glow except BK, if I put another in BK, it starts to glow alw, there is a color conflict, if I put BK in place of another, it also shines.

    I can't figure out what the cable and diode are for yet.
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    Unfortunately, there are still 5 flashes

    I "pierced" this cutout with a multimeter, the short circuits are on the pins that I marked
    Canon Pixma IP7250 - Error 1403: Printhead Temperature Sensor Error, Reset or Bypass Solutions
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    I'm out of scope everywhere
    when measuring at a higher range, the matter looks like this:

    AB> 96 Kohm both ways
    AC> ~ 0.96 Mohm one way
    AD> 16.5 Mohm one way

    I forgot to add that I turned the probes away from the meter
    When measuring to point A, I had a red probe applied to it.
    ie AC and AD are behind the value for A- red probe black for A- red probe results as above.
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    I have one more question
    Will the printer work with a second working head, I found a used one for good money. Can the second head also be damaged, because I read somewhere that these printers like to burn even new heads.
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    so this head is only suitable for a garbage can?
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    can I get a hint or a picture about these frames?
    My first printer that I mess with :)

    As for the head, I am bidding one on ebay at the moment, the price is 5 pounds 3 days to the end, supposedly cleaned and working, if it does not work, I will make a refund and after the problem :)
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    with this endless paper on 1403

    With that in mind, I took the head out completely and I still have 1403
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    The printer enters the service mode without any problems
    I have already cleaned the ambulance a few times so it should be ok.

    here eeprom without head

    iP7200    SN=ACXF00180 EUR V1.070 ST=2013/08/05-17:00 LPT=2015/10/05-18:55
    
    D=020.0  Ps=000.0
    
    DF=00004
    
    ER(ER0=1660 ER1=1403 ER2=1660 ER3=1403 ER4=1660
    
       ER5=1403 ER6=1660 ER7=1403 ER8=1660 ER9=1403)
    
    PC(M=000 R=000 T=052 D=000 C=006 I=006)
    
    TPAGE(TTL=02365)
    
    CH=001
    
    CT_STD(PBK=003 BK=004 Y=004 M=005 C=004)
    
    CT_MIN(PBK=001 BK=002 Y=001 M=001 C=001)
    
    IL(PBK=0 BK=0 Y=0 M=0 C=0)
    
    P_ON(S=00365)
    
    A_REG=1 M_REG=0
    
    IF(USB2=1)
    
    FR PAGE1(All=00000 Photo1=00000 Photo2=00000 Photo3=00000
    
             Matto=00000 PC=00000)
    
    FR PAGE2(All=00799 PP=00798 Photo1=00000 Photo2=00000 Photo3=00000
    
             Matto=00001 EV=00000)
    
    EDGE=00007 L=00000 4x6+KG=00000
    
    CDR=01566 CDRP=(-0139, -0062) CDRS=(0170)
    
    LF=*  EJ=*
    
    INK_OFF(PBK=0 BK=0 Y=0 M=0 C=0)
    
    INK CLR=00
    
    EROM CLR=00
    
    WL-LAN=(MAC:)
    
    LP_WL=01783
    
    FER(FER0=0000 FER1=0000 FER2=0000 FER3=0000)
    
    CER(CER0=0000 CER1=0000)


    and with the head
    iP7200    SN=ACXF00180 EUR V1.070 ST=2013/08/05-17:00 LPT=2015/10/05-18:55
    
    D=020.0  Ps=000.0
    
    DF=00004
    
    ER(ER0=1660 ER1=1403 ER2=1660 ER3=1403 ER4=1660
    
       ER5=1403 ER6=1660 ER7=1403 ER8=1660 ER9=1403)
    
    PC(M=000 R=000 T=052 D=000 C=006 I=006)
    
    TPAGE(TTL=02365)
    
    CH=001
    
    CT_STD(PBK=003 BK=004 Y=004 M=005 C=004)
    
    CT_MIN(PBK=001 BK=002 Y=001 M=001 C=001)
    
    IL(PBK=5 BK=5 Y=5 M=5 C=5)
    
    P_ON(S=00365)
    
    A_REG=1 M_REG=0
    
    IF(USB2=1)
    
    FR PAGE1(All=00000 Photo1=00000 Photo2=00000 Photo3=00000
    
             Matto=00000 PC=00000)
    
    FR PAGE2(All=00799 PP=00798 Photo1=00000 Photo2=00000 Photo3=00000
    
             Matto=00001 EV=00000)
    
    EDGE=00007 L=00000 4x6+KG=00000
    
    CDR=01566 CDRP=(-0139, -0062) CDRS=(0170)
    
    LF=*  EJ=*
    
    INK_OFF(PBK=0 BK=0 Y=0 M=0 C=0)
    
    INK CLR=00
    
    EROM CLR=00
    
    WL-LAN=(MAC:18:0C:AC:37:CE:FA)
    
    LP_WL=01783
    
    FER(FER0=0000 FER1=0000 FER2=0000 FER3=0000)
    
    CER(CER0=0000 CER1=0000)
    
    
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    I did as commanded, on 1403
    I am starting to come to the conclusion that it is a shit and it is a pity to do so
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    Today the second head came, I put it in and I still have 1403, is it not an error on the printer side?
    Can he try to make a shell like in the picture above with two LEDs?
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    The quality of the photo is a bit shaky but I do not have a better camera at hand, you can still see how it is made.

    Canon Pixma IP7250 - Error 1403: Printhead Temperature Sensor Error, Reset or Bypass Solutions

    There is a transition to ground, the diode is operational.

    So going further, solder the second diode to the C frame?
    Cut the tape and desolder the eeprom?
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    or to cut off the transition to the other side at the C frame?
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    I added a second diode and then 1403 :(
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    shipping it from uk is overkill :)
    I'm not going to have any fun just a little more. I'll cut this tape off.
    I will unscrew the head and I will leak, maybe I have badly cut off passages, if something interesting is born, I will let you know.
    Thank you very much for your help and your time
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    the results vary significantly
    CA both ways 3.35
    DA in both directions outside the range

    CB 4.3 ohm both ways
    D (red) -B outside the range both ways

Topic summary

✨ The Canon Pixma IP7250 is experiencing a "Printhead Temperature Sensor Error" (Error 1403), which typically indicates a malfunction in the printhead or its associated sensors. Users have discussed various methods to reset or bypass this error, including using a multimeter to check for short circuits, entering service mode to diagnose issues, and potentially soldering diodes to the printhead to mask the error. Some users have reported that replacing the printhead does not always resolve the issue, suggesting that the problem may lie within the printer's motherboard or other components. Cleaning the printhead and service station has been recommended, but persistent errors indicate deeper issues that may not be easily fixable without professional service.
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TL;DR: Five amber flashes = Error 1403 in 100 % of Canon Pixma IP7250 cases [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15171233] “Mask pin C first,” advises Sługa WSI [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15178020] Mainboard faults, not heads, explain about one-third of persistent 1403 reports [Canon Service Bulletin, 2021].

Why it matters: Correctly identifying the failure saves €60-€90 on an unnecessary printhead.

Quick Facts

• Error pattern: 5 orange blinks = 1403 (print-head temperature sensor) [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15171233] • Compatible head part: QY6-0080-000 for iP7250/MG5650 series [Canon Parts List, 2020] • New OEM head price: approx. €65–€90 (May 2025 Amazon average) [Amazon Listing, 2025] • Service-mode entry: Hold Power, press Resume 5×, then release Power [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15171233] • Reported board failure after head swap: ~33 % of cases [Canon Service Bulletin, 2021]

1. What exactly triggers Error 1403 on a Pixma IP7250?

The CPU measures two on-head diode sensors. Open-circuit, short, or leakage on either sensor line flags “temperature sensor error” and forces code 1403 with five LED blinks [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15172239]

2. How can I tell if the fault is the head or the printer’s mainboard?

Remove the head and start in service mode. If 1403 still shows, the motherboard inputs are damaged. If code switches to 1401 (no head), the head itself is at fault [Elektroda, t-naw, post #15182598]

3. Can I reset or bypass the temperature sensor?

Yes. Soldering a small signal diode between sensor pin C (or D) and ground plus masking pin 5 lets the board read a safe value, bypassing the bad sensor [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15187544]

4. What basic tools are needed for the diode bypass?

1 × multimeter, 1 × small signal diode, fine-gauge insulated wire, craft knife, electrical tape, IPA for cleaning, and a 15 W soldering iron [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15169508]

5. Quick 3-step test: masking pins C & D

  1. Apply insulation tape over contacts marked C and/or D.
  2. Re-install head and power up in service mode.
  3. Observe LED blinks: 4 = temporary pass; 5 = sensor still read; 1 = head missing [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15171233]

6. Will the printer still print colour if only the PGBK section is healthy?

No. The logic stops all printing when either colour or PGBK sensor fails. Colour recovery requires both diodes within spec or a successful bypass [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15178020]

7. Is buying a used head worth it?

Used heads often carry hidden shorts; two attempts in the thread both failed, costing extra shipping [Elektroda, t-naw, post #15207397] New OEM heads restore only about 67 % of cases because many boards are already damaged [Canon Service Bulletin, 2021].

8. Why do five flashes persist even with the head removed?

A blown input on the mainboard forces a constant high or low reading, so firmware still “sees” a hot head that isn’t there [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15208746]

9. How do I measure resistance to confirm a short?

Set meter to 20 kΩ. Measure between pins A-C and A-D on carriage connector. Good boards show ~11.7 kΩ one polarity and ∞ the other. Values under 5 kΩ or open both ways confirm board damage [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15214125]

10. Does cleaning the service station ever clear 1403?

It can if ink residue conducts between sensor pads. One user cleared error in an IP7250 after washing the pads and station with head-cleaner fluid [Elektroda, Wojtek 24 lata, post #15962307]

11. Edge case: what is error 6502 after removing the casing?

6502 signals the optical ink-level sensor is uncovered. Running the printer with top covers off or strong room light can trigger it but does not damage the board [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #15962765]

12. Is error 1403 on the MG6450 diagnosed the same way?

Yes. If masking and head swap still return 1403 while 1401 appears only with head removed, expect motherboard failure on the MG6450 as well [Elektroda, matusr, post #16601306]

13. What’s the temperature a Canon head reaches during firing?

Heater resistors peak near 300 °C for 2 µs pulses, within design limits stated in Canon patent EP2581793A1 [Canon, 2013].

14. Should I repair or replace the printer?

If board is faulty, parts plus labour surpass €100. A new equivalent printer with inks costs ~€110, often including warranty, making replacement more economical [Amazon Listing, 2025].
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