Model light guide
Canon MG3500 Series Light Guide
Use this page to compare known light colors, blinking patterns, meanings, and fixes for the Canon MG3500 Series.
Quick reminder: This is a model-specific guide. Do not use it for a different model unless the manufacturer says the light codes are shared.
Light status table
| Light | Color | Pattern | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alarm lamp | Orange | Four flashes | On the Canon MG3500 series, four orange Alarm lamp flashes mean the FINE cartridge is not installed properly. | Open the cartridge area, reseat the FINE cartridge correctly, then close the cover and retry. |
| Alarm lamp | Orange | Three flashes | On the Canon MG3500 series, three orange Alarm lamp flashes can point to a closed paper output tray or a paper jam. | Open the paper output tray, clear any jammed paper, then retry printing. |
| Alarm lamp | Orange | Two flashes | On the Canon MG3500 series, two orange Alarm lamp flashes can mean the machine is out of paper, paper does not feed, or the paper size does not match the print settings. | Reload the correct paper, check the paper size settings, and retry the print job. |
Before replacing parts
Check the exact light name, color, and blinking pattern. Many devices use similar lights for very different states, such as setup mode, firmware updates, charging, connection attempts, paper jams, or failed pairing.
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