error with canon MP460 printer

[rahul036]

hi,
i have canon mp460 printer,was working fine but suddenly got an error now " U051 The Following Ink Cartridge cannot be recognized".Cannot print anything now....should i get new set of ink cartridge??? please help.Thanks.

[Maxforu]

Before replacing the Ink cartridges, remove the cartridges and then by using a clean cloth wipe the connecting terminals. If the connecting terminals are damaged then you will have to replace the cartridges else cleaning should help. Also try to clean the slot in which the cartridges are kept.