According to http://www.usa.canon.com/cpr/pdf/Manuals/BJC-3000_Manual.pdf ,
troubleshooting/the power light flashes orange
-Six flashes:  BJ cartridge not installed.
-The power light flashes orange and green alternately:  Service error.

Per tech support search for "Service error"
http://www.expressresponse.com/cgi-bin/progsnp/canon/srchjnnp?search_type=vdocument&search_input=prt0091.htm&session_id=1068185344.29789.4&search_erproduct=BJC%2d3000
reveals: "A service error means the printer requires the attention of a
qualified technician.  Count the number of flashes.  (You may be asked this
information.) Call the Canon Customer Care Center (757-413-2848, Monday
through Friday 8:00a.m. - midnight ET and Saturday 12 Noon to 8:00p.m. ET)"

Not a definitive answer, but points you in the right direction.

William Closure

----- Original Message -----
> Date:    Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:20:06 +0300
> From:    Peter Wameyo <[log in to unmask]>

> Hello guys,
>
> I own a Canon printer BJC-3000 that has been giving me some nightmeres.
>
> When I put it ON the power light shows alternating flickers between amber
> and green six times, this is repeated on and on such that I can not print
> anything. I tried changing the ink tanks and also changed the whole
> catridge
> head with no success. Please HELP.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Peter Wameyo

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