5101PIXMA Pro-10

Canon PIXMA Pro-10 Error 5101: Carriage Stall Fix

The Canon PIXMA Pro-10 error 5101 indicates the print head carriage cannot move freely across the printer base.

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Common causes

  • 1Rail debris
  • 2Dirty encoder
  • 3Motor stall
  • 4Paper jam

Solutions

Quick Diagnosis

Check the encoder strip for ink droplets.

Step-by-step Solution

  1. Power off.
  2. Check carriage path.
  3. Wipe encoder strip.
  4. Restart.

Prevention

Clean rail regularly.

When to Call a Technician

If the encoder is damaged, seek repair.

Device Technical Sheet

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Open

    Top cover.

  2. 2

    Clear

    Check for debris.

  3. 3

    Wipe

    Clean strip.

  4. 4

    Start

    Reboot.

Frequently asked questions

Carriage stall detected.

Yes, printing is disabled.

PGI-72.

Rail cleaning.