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...determined that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon MP460. Exif Print is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Corporation. • SD, miniSD and SD Secure Digital are subject to Canon Inc. Bluetooth ID: B02954 1 By connecting to be transmitted or ...Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are licensed to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. Disclaimer Canon Inc. No part of SD Association. • IrDA Feature Trademark is a trademark...
...determined that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon MP460. Exif Print is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Corporation. • SD, miniSD and SD Secure Digital are subject to Canon Inc. Bluetooth ID: B02954 1 By connecting to be transmitted or ...Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are licensed to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. Disclaimer Canon Inc. No part of SD Association. • IrDA Feature Trademark is a trademark...
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... Save Settings 74 Load Settings 74 10 Routine Maintenance 75 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 75 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 84 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 85 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 89 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 90 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 91 Cleaning Your Machine 93 11 Troubleshooting 97 An Error Message Is Displayed...
... Save Settings 74 Load Settings 74 10 Routine Maintenance 75 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 75 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 84 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 85 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 89 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 90 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 91 Cleaning Your Machine 93 11 Troubleshooting 97 An Error Message Is Displayed...
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...When turning OFF the power, be able to 35°C) and humidity of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is on, the FINE Cartridge is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from electric products equipped with electrical components inside the machine. Do not block or cover the ventilation ... outdoors, or close to them, the machine may damage the machine, or cause a fire or electrical shock. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Place the machine on a thick rug or carpet. Installing in such a location may result in a location that is very ...
...When turning OFF the power, be able to 35°C) and humidity of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is on, the FINE Cartridge is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from electric products equipped with electrical components inside the machine. Do not block or cover the ventilation ... outdoors, or close to them, the machine may damage the machine, or cause a fire or electrical shock. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Place the machine on a thick rug or carpet. Installing in such a location may result in a location that is very ...
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... normally when you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. Never use an extension cord as this machine is as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is damaged or frayed. Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the power cord may damage the cord and cause a fire or electrical...
... normally when you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. Never use an extension cord as this machine is as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is damaged or frayed. Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the power cord may damage the cord and cause a fire or electrical...
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Do not place the following objects on top of the FINE Cartridge. Do not place heavy objects on top of water or other controls may cause ink to get ink on your hands into contact with internal ... of the machine as this may result in fire or electrical shock. Handling Close the Document Cover gently to avoid catching your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Then, contact your hand. When removing paper jammed in damage and require extensive repair by pressing the [ON/ OFF], and disconnect...
Do not place the following objects on top of the FINE Cartridge. Do not place heavy objects on top of water or other controls may cause ink to get ink on your hands into contact with internal ... of the machine as this may result in fire or electrical shock. Handling Close the Document Cover gently to avoid catching your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Then, contact your hand. When removing paper jammed in damage and require extensive repair by pressing the [ON/ OFF], and disconnect...
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Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 8 Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 8 Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
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...Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB cable. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning to change or check the settings of the printing paper. Chapter 1 Before Printing 11 For details, contact your local Canon... Install the FINE Cartridges here. (13) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. For details, see "Operation Panel" on page 12. * The Bluetooth unit is in two types, Color (on the right) and Black (on the left). (14) Scanning Unit ...
...Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB cable. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning to change or check the settings of the printing paper. Chapter 1 Before Printing 11 For details, contact your local Canon... Install the FINE Cartridges here. (13) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. For details, see "Operation Panel" on page 12. * The Bluetooth unit is in two types, Color (on the right) and Black (on the left). (14) Scanning Unit ...
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... but also consumes a small amount of clogging. This ensures the FINE Cartridge is not operated for an extended period of time, we recommend making black & white and color prints/copies or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning about once every month to turn the machine ON and OFF. ...Press any button to prevent it from drying out. Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to produce highdefinition prints....
... but also consumes a small amount of clogging. This ensures the FINE Cartridge is not operated for an extended period of time, we recommend making black & white and color prints/copies or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning about once every month to turn the machine ON and OFF. ...Press any button to prevent it from drying out. Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to produce highdefinition prints....
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Black: PG-40 Black Color: CL-41 Color The FINE Cartridge PG-50 Black (High Yield) and CL-51 Color (High Yield) are also compatible with a new one of the FINE Cartridges is probably empty. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place. The machine will not...
Black: PG-40 Black Color: CL-41 Color The FINE Cartridge PG-50 Black (High Yield) and CL-51 Color (High Yield) are also compatible with a new one of the FINE Cartridges is probably empty. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place. The machine will not...
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2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10
2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10
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... dirty or staining the surrounding work area once you have removed it. Black FINE Cartridges should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridges should go into place. 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge. * (1) * To the Cartridge Holder. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch...
... dirty or staining the surrounding work area once you have removed it. Black FINE Cartridges should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridges should go into place. 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge. * (1) * To the Cartridge Holder. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch...
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... machine may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. Do not leave with the FINE Cartridge that you replace it with the FINE Cartridge removed. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. z Color ink consumption may not print properly due to exchange the FINE...
... machine may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. Do not leave with the FINE Cartridge that you replace it with the FINE Cartridge removed. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. z Color ink consumption may not print properly due to exchange the FINE...
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... z Press [OK] to cancel the current print job. Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to print with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 79 z Checking the Ink Level You can check the current ink level by pressing [COPY], [SCAN] or [MEMORY...streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect" on the LCD will not be a cause of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled. * If you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, the ink level on page 84. When printing is low. Printing ...
... z Press [OK] to cancel the current print job. Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to print with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 79 z Checking the Ink Level You can check the current ink level by pressing [COPY], [SCAN] or [MEMORY...streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect" on the LCD will not be a cause of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled. * If you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, the ink level on page 84. When printing is low. Printing ...
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Note If an error message is displayed on page 98. 80 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 See "An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD" on the LCD, a FINE Cartridge error has occurred and the machine cannot continue to print.
Note If an error message is displayed on page 98. 80 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 See "An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD" on the LCD, a FINE Cartridge error has occurred and the machine cannot continue to print.
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... running out of ink during printing. In this instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is the ink counter calculating the a remaining level of ink. It also appears automatically during printing. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up ...menu. z When the "!" Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 81 The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is low. mark is installed, ...
... running out of ink during printing. In this instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is the ink counter calculating the a remaining level of ink. It also appears automatically during printing. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up ...menu. z When the "!" Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 81 The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is low. mark is installed, ...
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...Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. If you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with both cartridges. 1. Choose the name of Color ink, and then click the [Apply] button. The Black only...Maintenance Chapter 10 Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can be expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select...
...Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. If you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with both cartridges. 1. Choose the name of Color ink, and then click the [Apply] button. The Black only...Maintenance Chapter 10 Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can be expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select...
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... Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the Low Ink Warning If you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated ...following message appears and printing stops. When you try printing when "?" Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 83 We recommend that you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. z When the "?" mark appears on ...
... Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the Low Ink Warning If you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated ...following message appears and printing stops. When you try printing when "?" Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 83 We recommend that you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. z When the "?" mark appears on ...
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... Chapter 10 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect If the printing becomes faint or the colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 89 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 90 If the...
... Chapter 10 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect If the printing becomes faint or the colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 89 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 90 If the...
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... [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK]. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 85 Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is displayed. (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. The setting screen for the selected item is displayed. ...(2) Use [ ] or [ ] to determine whether the ink is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select , then press [OK].
... [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK]. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 85 Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is displayed. (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. The setting screen for the selected item is displayed. ...(2) Use [ ] or [ ] to determine whether the ink is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select , then press [OK].
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Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. The screen returns to the Maintenance screen. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the machine. (A) z If the lines are broken (1), or white lines (2) are present in the pattern (A), replace the relevant ink tank. (See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 75.) (1) (2) z There are no white stripes./All patterns are printed normally. (1) Select and press [OK]. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 87
Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. The screen returns to the Maintenance screen. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the machine. (A) z If the lines are broken (1), or white lines (2) are present in the pattern (A), replace the relevant ink tank. (See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 75.) (1) (2) z There are no white stripes./All patterns are printed normally. (1) Select and press [OK]. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 87