1660PIXMA G3260

Canon PIXMA G3260 Error 1660: Ink Tank Empty

Canon PIXMA G3260 error 1660 indicates that the printer fails to detect ink in one of the tanks. This may trigger even if the tank has ink, often due to an air bubble or sensor misread. Resetting the alert manually is the standard method to continue printing.

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Common causes

  • 1Ink level below minimum line.
  • 2Air bubble inside the supply tube.
  • 3Sensor reading error.
  • 4Non-genuine ink viscosity interference.

Solutions

Quick Diagnosis

Error 1660 warns you that ink levels might be critically low. Check the tank windows to see if ink is indeed below the minimum fill line.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Inspect: Check if ink is visible in the reservoir.
  2. Override: Press and hold the Stop button for 5 seconds to tell the printer you have checked the tank.
  3. Maintenance: If print quality is poor, perform a head cleaning.

Prevention and Maintenance

Always keep ink levels topped up. Letting them fall below the minimum line is the most common cause of air entering the print heads.

When to Call a Technician

If the error persists after filling the tank and manually overriding, the print head or tank sensor may be failing.

Technical Specs

  • Technology: Ink tank
  • Consumable: GI-11 ink
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi
  • Canon Support

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Check levels

    Visually verify the ink levels are above the minimum line.

  2. 2

    Reset

    Hold the stop button for 5 seconds to bypass the warning.

Frequently asked questions

The printer is warning you that a specific tank appears to be empty.

Yes, if you verified that the tank actually contains ink, pressing the Stop button for 5 seconds is standard.

GI-11 series ink is essential for preventing these sensor and head-related errors.

Regularly refilling ink before it hits the bottom line is the best protection.

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