Canon Printer 1682 Error: FINE Cartridge Not Recognized

Reseat the indicated FINE cartridge and verify that it is the correct cartridge for the model.

Reviewed August 16, 2026·Official source linked below
Short answer

Canon support code 1682 means the FINE cartridge cannot be recognized on the cited family.

01

What 1682 means

Canon support code 1682 means the FINE cartridge cannot be recognized on the cited family.

Confirm the model.Error codes can be reused across product families. These steps apply to the Canon pixma printer context described by the cited source.
02

What you may notice

  • Printing stops
  • The Alarm lamp flashes
  • A support code appears on the computer
  • The condition returns after Resume
03

Most likely causes

  1. 01Incorrect cartridge
  2. 02Poor seating
  3. 03Protective material remains
  4. 04Damaged contacts
  5. 05A failed cartridge
04

Safe checks, in order

Start with the simplest non-invasive check. Stop as soon as the error clears; repeated resets can hide a condition without correcting it.

1

Open the cover

Wait for the cartridge holder to stop moving.

2

Inspect installation

Confirm the cartridge is in its specified slot.

3

Remove protective material

Remove only tape identified in the installation guide.

4

Replace if persistent

Use a new compatible FINE cartridge.

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Safety note

Know where to stop

Never force the holder or touch the translucent encoder strip.

05

When to call a technician or support

Contact Canon if the code remains after the approved checks, the carriage or holder will not move normally, or visible hardware is damaged.

When you call, have the exact product or vehicle model, model year where relevant, the complete code or symbol, and when it appeared.

Primary reference

Where this information came from

We use the manufacturer's current published guidance as the starting point, then organize it into a safer, beginner-friendly sequence.

Canon PIXMA manual — support-code table Source last checked August 16, 2026. Manufacturer instructions and model manuals take priority over this independent summary.