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Canon PIXMA TS3450 Error E05: Ink Cartridge Fix

The Canon PIXMA TS3450 error E05 warns that the printer is failing to recognize one or both ink cartridges. This is a common connectivity issue often caused by dirty electronic contacts on the cartridge or the print head. A simple cleaning of the copper connectors is usually sufficient to clear the error and resume printing.

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Common causes

  • 1Dried ink or debris on the cartridge gold contact points.
  • 2Incompatible or defectively manufactured cartridge chip.
  • 3Mechanical damage to the print head pins during installation.
  • 4Temporary firmware glitch following a power failure.

Solutions

Quick Diagnosis

The E05 error is signaled by the orange alarm light blinking 5 times. It indicates a failure in communication between the printer and the cartridge chip.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Open the front cover while the printer is powered on.
  2. Carefully remove both the color and black ink cartridges.
  3. Using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, gently wipe the gold contact points on the cartridges and the carriage pins.
  4. Reinstall the cartridges until they click securely into place.
  5. Close the cover and wait for the printer to run its recognition sequence.

Prevention and Maintenance

Do not touch the gold chips on the cartridges with bare fingers, as skin oils can cause communication errors. If using third-party cartridges, ensure they are high-quality to avoid faulty internal circuitry.

When to Call a Technician

If cleaning the contacts does not resolve the E05 error, the print head carriage may be faulty, requiring professional repair.

Printer Technical Specs

  • Technology: FINE Inkjet.
  • Performance: 7.7 ipm black / 4.0 ipm color.
  • Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi, Canon PRINT App.
  • Paper Capacity: 60 sheets.
  • Supported Ink: Canon PG-545 (black) and CL-546 (color) series.
  • Recommended Use: Home use.
  • Official Drivers / Firmware

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Open cover

    Open the access door to reach the cartridges.

  2. 2

    Remove ink

    Carefully remove the black and color cartridges.

  3. 3

    Clean

    Wipe the gold contacts with a soft cloth.

  4. 4

    Reinstall

    Click the cartridges back into place firmly.

Frequently asked questions

The E05 error means the printer cannot successfully detect the installed ink cartridges.

Yes, usually a simple cleaning of the cartridge contacts solves the problem.

It requires the Canon PG-545 and CL-546 series.

Only if the printer shows a connection error or print quality suffers.