Canon Error E39: Network error
Also shows as: 495A
✅ Usually fixable yourself
E39 means a network error has occurred (support code 495A).
What to try
- Turn the printer off.
- Turn it back on.
When it needs a technician
Rarely. Canon lists no repair step for this code. If it keeps coming back after the steps above, contact Canon support.
Which models show E39
Canon documents this code for models including PIXMA TS3100 series, PIXMA G3010 series.
First steps for any printer error
- Write down the exact code before you do anything else — similar-looking codes often mean completely different things.
- Power the printer off, unplug it for a couple of minutes, then power it back on. A surprising number of transient errors clear here.
- Open the covers and check for paper scraps, packaging material, or anything blocking the carriage.
- Check the cartridges or tanks are genuine, correctly seated, and not empty.
- Confirm the printer is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a power strip or extension lead.
- Check your model’s own manual — codes are model-specific, and the manual is the authority for your machine.
Source: Canon PIXMA/Inkjet Manual - TS3100 series, An Error Occurs (E39). Codes are model-specific, so your own model's manual is the final word. Reviewed October 2026.
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