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...are available for energy efficiency. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to your Canon PIXMA MP140 series Photo All-in the U.S. z Adobe and Adobe RGB (1998) are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc...available information. and/or other countries. z Macintosh and Mac are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
...are available for energy efficiency. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to your Canon PIXMA MP140 series Photo All-in the U.S. z Adobe and Adobe RGB (1998) are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc...available information. and/or other countries. z Macintosh and Mac are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
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... with Macintosh 15 Scanning Images 16 Scanning Methods 16 Routine Maintenance 17 List of Maintenance Codes 17 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........20 Print Head Cleaning 21 Print Head Deep... Cleaning 21 Aligning the Print Head 22 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 24 Keeping the Best Printing Results 31 Cleaning Your Machine 32 Troubleshooting 36 An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED .......37 The...
... with Macintosh 15 Scanning Images 16 Scanning Methods 16 Routine Maintenance 17 List of Maintenance Codes 17 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........20 Print Head Cleaning 21 Print Head Deep... Cleaning 21 Aligning the Print Head 22 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 24 Keeping the Best Printing Results 31 Cleaning Your Machine 32 Troubleshooting 36 An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED .......37 The...
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..." on your computer. Turning Off the Machine 1 To turn off . 4 Before Using the Machine Important If the ALARM lamp begins to print. z The FINE Cartridges are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are using the machine connected to a computer, turn on page 37. 2 If you want to confirm that the...
..." on your computer. Turning Off the Machine 1 To turn off . 4 Before Using the Machine Important If the ALARM lamp begins to print. z The FINE Cartridges are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are using the machine connected to a computer, turn on page 37. 2 If you want to confirm that the...
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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 21. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 21. Step 3 See "... Check Pattern" on page 22. 18 Routine Maintenance If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 24. If lines are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of a FINE...
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 21. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 21. Step 3 See "... Check Pattern" on page 22. 18 Routine Maintenance If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 24. If lines are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of a FINE...
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... the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 24. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When lines are missing, the print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examining the Nozzle... Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the machine, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) 20 Routine Maintenance
... the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 24. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When lines are missing, the print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examining the Nozzle... Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the machine, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) 20 Routine Maintenance
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... appear on the LED. When printing from your computer screen as well. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts to the ink level information only as a guide. 24 Routine Maintenance The machine will... indicated ink level of it is installed in the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is probably empty. Replacing a FINE Cartridge This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to the back cover of the Quick Start Guide. ...
... appear on the LED. When printing from your computer screen as well. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts to the ink level information only as a guide. 24 Routine Maintenance The machine will... indicated ink level of it is installed in the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is probably empty. Replacing a FINE Cartridge This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to the back cover of the Quick Start Guide. ...
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...on the LED" on the standby mode. z If "E, 4" is recommended to indicate the status of a Black FINE Cartridge. (A) (B) (A) Alarm Lamp (B) Black Ink Lamp (C) (C) Color Ink Lamp Ink is on page 38 and take appropriate action. With the Ink Lamps Make sure that the...LED" on the LED, ink may have run out. You can confirm the status of a Color FINE Cartridge as an example. z If "E, 1, 6" is disabled. (C) (C) The Ink Lamp flashes. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink may have a new FINE Cartridge available. (C) (C) The Ink Lamp lights. (A) (C) (A) The Alarm Lamp lights. (C) The...
...on the LED" on the standby mode. z If "E, 4" is recommended to indicate the status of a Black FINE Cartridge. (A) (B) (A) Alarm Lamp (B) Black Ink Lamp (C) (C) Color Ink Lamp Ink is on page 38 and take appropriate action. With the Ink Lamps Make sure that the...LED" on the LED, ink may have run out. You can confirm the status of a Color FINE Cartridge as an example. z If "E, 1, 6" is disabled. (C) (C) The Ink Lamp flashes. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink may have a new FINE Cartridge available. (C) (C) The Ink Lamp lights. (A) (C) (A) The Alarm Lamp lights. (C) The...
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...the Maintenance sheet. Ink has run out. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is low. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. 26 Routine Maintenance Ink is your machine's name) which appears on the ...here. You can continue printing for detecting the remaining ink level is recommended to open each of FINE Cartridge on the taskbar during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. See "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the pop-up menu. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink may have ...
...the Maintenance sheet. Ink has run out. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is low. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. 26 Routine Maintenance Ink is your machine's name) which appears on the ...here. You can continue printing for detecting the remaining ink level is recommended to open each of FINE Cartridge on the taskbar during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. See "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the pop-up menu. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink may have ...
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... ink, replace them . (A) (B) (A) Electrical Contacts (B) Print Head Nozzles z To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Furthermore, with both cartridges. z Color ink may not be displayed properly. Canon recommends to use . The machine may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white...
... ink, replace them . (A) (B) (A) Electrical Contacts (B) Print Head Nozzles z To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Furthermore, with both cartridges. z Color ink may not be displayed properly. Canon recommends to use . The machine may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white...
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Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to the left. 28 Routine Maintenance Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return ... (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is on, and then open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 1 Make sure that the machine is left open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The FINE...
Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to the left. 28 Routine Maintenance Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return ... (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is on, and then open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 1 Make sure that the machine is left open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The FINE...
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... or surrounding work area. z Do not re-attach the protective tape once you touch them. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. z Do not touch the electrical contacts or...
... or surrounding work area. z Do not re-attach the protective tape once you touch them. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. z Do not touch the electrical contacts or...
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... misaligned or the Print Head position is performed automatically. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) 5 Close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to its original position. Note z When you start printing...
... misaligned or the Print Head position is performed automatically. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) 5 Close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to its original position. Note z When you start printing...
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... the jammed paper, reload the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press the Black or Color button. Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing. z The FINE Cartridge may not be recognized. Confirm that the ink absorber is not installed in the correct position....carry out the Print Head Alignment. The FINE Cartridge cannot be jammed. The paper may not be recognized. Replace the ink cartridge and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be performed until...
... the jammed paper, reload the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press the Black or Color button. Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing. z The FINE Cartridge may not be recognized. Confirm that the ink absorber is not installed in the correct position....carry out the Print Head Alignment. The FINE Cartridge cannot be jammed. The paper may not be recognized. Replace the ink cartridge and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be performed until...
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...ink level cannot be correctly detected or the document is too small when the Fit-toPage copying is selected. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in the proper position and orientation on page 5. You can also perform print head alignment manually. The size..." on the Platen Glass. The function for at least 5 seconds. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. 38 Troubleshooting Ink may have occurred. Please be detected. Then reload the document and press the Black or Color button. Failed to obtain optimum qualities.
...ink level cannot be correctly detected or the document is too small when the Fit-toPage copying is selected. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in the proper position and orientation on page 5. You can also perform print head alignment manually. The size..." on the Platen Glass. The function for at least 5 seconds. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. 38 Troubleshooting Ink may have occurred. Please be detected. Then reload the document and press the Black or Color button. Failed to obtain optimum qualities.
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Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong, Uneven or Streaked/Straight Lines Are Misaligned/White Streaks Appear/Ink Blots Appear Cause Action FINE Cartridge is not installed properly Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it with a new one. z If the nozzle check... Cleaning. Troubleshooting 43 If the problem is ejecting properly. In this case, the print result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. For details on page 18. Print Head nozzles are clogged. (A) Print the nozzle check pattern to perform Print Head Deep Cleaning...
Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong, Uneven or Streaked/Straight Lines Are Misaligned/White Streaks Appear/Ink Blots Appear Cause Action FINE Cartridge is not installed properly Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it with a new one. z If the nozzle check... Cleaning. Troubleshooting 43 If the problem is ejecting properly. In this case, the print result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. For details on page 18. Print Head nozzles are clogged. (A) Print the nozzle check pattern to perform Print Head Deep Cleaning...
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...: 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi Gray: 16 bit / 8 bit Color: 48 bit / 24 bit (RGB each 16 bit / 8 bit) Appendix 55 Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets...: Approx. 0.9 W OFF: Approx. 0.5 W Approx. 17.5 (W) x 15.0 (D) x 7.1 (H) inches / Approx. 443 (W) x 381 (D) x 181 (H) mm * With the Paper Support retracted. Approx. 13.9 lb / 6.3 kg * With the FINE Cartridges installed.
...: 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi Gray: 16 bit / 8 bit Color: 48 bit / 24 bit (RGB each 16 bit / 8 bit) Appendix 55 Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets...: Approx. 0.9 W OFF: Approx. 0.5 W Approx. 17.5 (W) x 15.0 (D) x 7.1 (H) inches / Approx. 443 (W) x 381 (D) x 181 (H) mm * With the Paper Support retracted. Approx. 13.9 lb / 6.3 kg * With the FINE Cartridges installed.
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Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into fire. 60 Safety Precautions Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). The metal parts may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. Never touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children.
Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into fire. 60 Safety Precautions Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). The metal parts may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. Never touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children.
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... and on a circuit different from the date of warranty service. The Product is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("Canon USA") with respect to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information FCC Notice (U.S.A. A copy of ... device, pursuant to comply with compatible computers, peripheral equipment and software. Do not make any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as determined by a separate warranty 62 Safety Precautions Note: This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the Product...
... and on a circuit different from the date of warranty service. The Product is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("Canon USA") with respect to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information FCC Notice (U.S.A. A copy of ... device, pursuant to comply with compatible computers, peripheral equipment and software. Do not make any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as determined by a separate warranty 62 Safety Precautions Note: This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the Product...
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... due to abuse, neglect, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, improper use, failure to such non-Canon brand items is given by Canon USA), including nonCanon ink cartridges or refilled ink cartridges, that may be distributed with respect to follow operating or maintenance instructions in, or environmental conditions prescribed in...
... due to abuse, neglect, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, improper use, failure to such non-Canon brand items is given by Canon USA), including nonCanon ink cartridges or refilled ink cartridges, that may be distributed with respect to follow operating or maintenance instructions in, or environmental conditions prescribed in...
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...prepaid waybill), follow the enclosed instructions on your product to ship your original limited warranty. InstantExchange warranty program service is by Canon USA. A Product covered by this service is available only during the express limited-warranty period for the Product during such ... OTHER ITEMS WITH THE YOUR PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON, AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD, INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). InstantExchange Service ** A Canon Customer Care Center or ASF technician will be asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com) z Toll-free live technical support ...
...prepaid waybill), follow the enclosed instructions on your product to ship your original limited warranty. InstantExchange warranty program service is by Canon USA. A Product covered by this service is available only during the express limited-warranty period for the Product during such ... OTHER ITEMS WITH THE YOUR PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON, AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD, INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). InstantExchange Service ** A Canon Customer Care Center or ASF technician will be asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com) z Toll-free live technical support ...