Canon
Service Information Notice
Consumer Imaging Group, Service Div .
PRODUCT(S): SFP: PIXMA iP3000/4000/4000R/5000/6000D/8500
MFP: PIXMA MP750/760/780
AFFECTED: All Units
DESCRIPTION: 5 Alternating Blinks (SFP) / ##356 (MFP) - ASF Cam Sensor Error
SOLUTION(S): Adjust the Screws & Main Case Unit
Movement (i.e. from shipping) may cause the plastic guide to move away from the chassis. When this
occurs, the gears cannot rotate properly causing a grinding noise and 5 alternating blinks (SFP) or ##356
(MFP) - ASF Cam Sensor Error.
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Step 1: Remove the Left and Right Covers and the Main Case Unit (main cover).
Step 2: Remove the 4 mounting screws from the Chassis.
Step 3: Remove the Main Unit from the Bottom Case.
Step 4: Turn the Main Unit over (upside down) and place on work surface as shown in Figure 1.
Step 5: Inspect the ASF section of the Main Unit for a gap between the white plastic guide and the Chassis
(Figure 2).
below.
Step 6: Disconnect the appropriate cables and remove the Logic Board from the Chassis.
Step 7: Loosen (do not remove) the 4 mounting screws (the mounting screws can be found behind the
logic board) on the Chassis as shown in Figure 3.
Step 8: Re-seat the white plastic guide so it sits flush against the Chassis. The tip of the white plastic
guide should sit slightly inside the
mounting screw hole. When seated
correctly, the gap will no longer be
present as shown in Figure 4.
Step 9: Tighten the 4 mounting screws without
causing the plastic guide to shift.
Step 10: Reassemble the printer and retest.
Note:
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The size of the gap varies. Even if the gap is not visible, complete the steps
Figure 2: Incorrect
Gap Between Plastic Guide & Frame
Figure 1: Plastic Guide on the Bottom of Main Unit
L
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Screw for
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Plastic Guide
Plastic GuidePlastic Guide
Figure 3: Four Mounting Screws
(right side up)
Figure 4: correct
No Gap Between Plastic Guide & Frame