Canon 1403 Error (Wrong Print Head)
What it means
The print head fitted is not the correct type for the printer, or the printer cannot recognise it. It often appears after fitting the wrong or a faulty print head. Reseating the correct print head, cleaning its contacts, and restarting the printer resolves most cases.
A full step-by-step guide is on the way
We publish guides only after checking each step against the manufacturer's own documentation, so this one is still being written. In the meantime, if the code relates to a jam or an obstruction, switching the printer off, unplugging it for a minute, and checking for anything stuck resolves a large share of cases. For a hardware fault, contact the manufacturer.
Official Canon supportDifferent code or problem?
Switch off and unplug a printer before reaching inside it. If a fault involves the power supply or internal electronics, or the machine is under warranty, contact the manufacturer or a qualified technician. Full disclaimer. Brand and code names are trademarks of their owners; PrinterFixUp is independent and unaffiliated.