Canon NP7161/NP7160 Error E003

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Fault codeE003

Thermistors (TH1, TH2), fixing heater (H1), or thermal switch (TSW1) have poor contact or are open-circuited, causing a heating system fault. The manual lists no action for this code.

Model
Canon NP7161/NP7160
Display shows
E003
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 329

What E003 means

The thermistor (TH1, TH2) has poor contact or an open circuit. p. 329

Common causes

  • The thermistor (TH1, TH2) has poor contact or an open circuit. p. 329
  • The fixing heater (H1) has an open circuit. p. 329
  • The thermal switch (TSW1) has turned on. p. 329
  • The triac is faulty. p. 329
  • The DC controller PCB is faulty. p. 329

If E003 is still not resolved

The manual gives no further instruction for this code. Open the code table in the PDF or contact Canon service.

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