Solution: Printer iP2770, Not Responding

The Canon Pixma iP2770 is the kind of color printer that one needs when cost saving is of the essence. The iP in the name is an abbreviation for Internet Protocol. The build of this printer is top notch, and a slim design with a classic black color makes it look absolutely amazing.

The slimness ensures compact nature which makes it easy to fit the printer at smaller spaces. When it comes to printing, it most often does its job in a hassle-free manner. The working of the printer is quite simple and it prints at a fantastic speed.

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The resolution of this printer is 4800 * 1200 dots per inch. One of its many good features is the ability to print borderless photos. Another one of its features is the auto power on and off. The printer detects a print command and automatically turns itself on without requiring the user to do so. The sophistication involved is of such a high level that it switches off itself once the print job has been completed successfully.

 

Issues Being Faced

There have been quite a few reports that the printer is not responding on many occasions. Also, error 5B00 is very common which occurs due to the ink absorber being full. This latter issue is amongst the most common issues that affect iP2770. We will discuss the likely ways around these troubles.

 

Solutions

iP2770 Not Responding

One way to fix the not responding issue is to refresh the printer. You can do this by performing the simple steps mentioned below.

  1. Click the Start menu and type in CMD to open Command Prompt.
  2. Right-click on Command Prompt from the Search Results and select Run as administrator.
  3. Once Command Prompt has been opened, type in NET STOP SPOOLER and press Enter to execute it.
  4. Next, type in NET START SPOOLER and press Enter once again.

What this does is refresh the printer by stopping the relevant service and then relaunching it. However, if this fix does not work, there is another protocol you may attempt in order to get your printer working smoothly again.

  1. Turn off the printer while also disconnecting the connector attached to it.
  2. Unplug all of the cords.
  3. Wait for a couple of seconds before connecting them again.
  4. Turn the printer on and hopefully, it should respond just fine.

If the above procedures do not help, you might want to grab your warranty card and go to the retailer you bought your printer from.

 

Error 5B00

To be able to fix error 5B00, you will have to reset the printer. To reset your printer, you should follow the steps listed below.

  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Press the reset and power buttons in quick succession and continue to hold them down.
  3. Now lift your finger off the reset button while keeping the power button still pressed.
  4. Now press and release the reset button five times.
  5. Release the power button now.
  6. The printer will now be in Service mode. The computer will show up a notification for a new printer that has been detected.
  7. From the Internet, download the Re-setter Canon Pixma iP2770 software and then run it.
  8. Set the destination and region settings on this software. Set load paper to one sheet and clear ink counter as well. Now the printer has been reset and the Error 5B00 should be fixed.

We sincerely hope these steps should have helped you get rid of either/ both of your problems related to your Canon iP2770 printer.