Canon MP800 Printhead error

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Hi,
I have a Canon MP800 and am using canon compatible ink tanks made by MMC. 3 are compatile and 2 are still genuine as they have not run out yet. It has printed many times before with this configuration but recently started coming up with an error message on the screen of the printer. The message says: "The type of printhead is incorrect. Install the correct printhead". There is no error reference number and I cannont print or do anything else with the printer. I have googled the error and found nothing of any relevance. Please reply if you know of or have had any experience relating to this problem.
Thanks in advance to anyone who might be able to help. :)
 

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I have a borked MP800 and had the same problem.. my issue was down to a broken pin in the back of the carriage unit (the bit that the printhead fits into)... I'd check that for starters..
 
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