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...PictBridge Print Settings 39 Routine Maintenance 43 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 50 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 51 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........52 Print Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning...Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 79 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 79 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver .......... 80 Paper Jams 81 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 83 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Cannot...
...PictBridge Print Settings 39 Routine Maintenance 43 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 50 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 51 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........52 Print Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning...Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 79 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 79 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver .......... 80 Paper Jams 81 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 83 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Cannot...
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...Matte Photo Matte Photo Paper Paper - T-Shirt Transfers Photo Plus Photo Glossy Paper Plus Glossy *1 Paper with the paper for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. „ Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit ...Sided*3, *4 T-Shirt Transfers*3 Photo Stickers*7 TR-301 1 sheet PS-101 1 sheet Paper Output Tray Load Limit Media Type Machine Setting Printer Driver Setting 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 1 envelope - Photo Paper Plus Double Sided - Purchase paper by Model Number. For information on...
...Matte Photo Matte Photo Paper Paper - T-Shirt Transfers Photo Plus Photo Glossy Paper Plus Glossy *1 Paper with the paper for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. „ Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit ...Sided*3, *4 T-Shirt Transfers*3 Photo Stickers*7 TR-301 1 sheet PS-101 1 sheet Paper Output Tray Load Limit Media Type Machine Setting Printer Driver Setting 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 1 envelope - Photo Paper Plus Double Sided - Purchase paper by Model Number. For information on...
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... load paper other type of paper are using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 13. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on -screen manual. 10 ...Before Using the Machine z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 13. (A) (B) Here are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to...
... load paper other type of paper are using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 13. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on -screen manual. 10 ...Before Using the Machine z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 13. (A) (B) Here are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to...
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...setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. For details on page 34. See "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to... be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source...
...setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. For details on page 34. See "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to... be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source...
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... of paper neatly before loading. Before Using the Machine 13 For details on the specialty media Canon provides for use general copy paper or Canon's Super White Paper. When printing on postcards affixed with its various printers, refer to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.....0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to be jammed. (A) (B) Note z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams. z If paper is curled." on Plain Paper z You can ...
... of paper neatly before loading. Before Using the Machine 13 For details on the specialty media Canon provides for use general copy paper or Canon's Super White Paper. When printing on postcards affixed with its various printers, refer to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.....0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to be jammed. (A) (B) Note z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams. z If paper is curled." on Plain Paper z You can ...
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... "Printing with Windows" on the right side of the Paper Support. (1) (3) (2) (B) (A) (4) (1) (2) Note Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp (A) lights. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 21 and page 26. 2 Prepare to the loaded paper. Put your finger in each mode. Important z Do not...load paper in the Rear Tray. (3) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the Cover Guide on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the paper stack. For details on settings in the indent on ...
... "Printing with Windows" on the right side of the Paper Support. (1) (3) (2) (B) (A) (4) (1) (2) Note Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp (A) lights. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 21 and page 26. 2 Prepare to the loaded paper. Put your finger in each mode. Important z Do not...load paper in the Rear Tray. (3) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the Cover Guide on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the paper stack. For details on settings in the indent on ...
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... indent on -screen manual. (2) (1) (3) Before Using the Machine 15 „ Loading Paper in the Front Tray You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Tray. Note You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as... Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the Front Tray. 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper Support. (3) ...
... indent on -screen manual. (2) (1) (3) Before Using the Machine 15 „ Loading Paper in the Front Tray You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Tray. Note You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as... Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the Front Tray. 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper Support. (3) ...
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For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on settings in each mode. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 34. For details on page ... loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. Before Using the Machine 17 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded...
For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on settings in each mode. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 34. For details on page ... loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. Before Using the Machine 17 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded...
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... pressure stickers - or Comm. Env. #10 in the opposite direction. z Press down on envelopes. z If the flap of the envelopes to flatten them in the printer driver according to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. Press the envelope flat, working from the computer to print on all four corners...
... pressure stickers - or Comm. Env. #10 in the opposite direction. z Press down on envelopes. z If the flap of the envelopes to flatten them in the printer driver according to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. Press the envelope flat, working from the computer to print on all four corners...
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... at once. Note Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. In Windows, select DL Env. Before Using the Machine 19 Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on page 34... Cover Guide is extended. (3) (4) (2) Load the envelope against the left . Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. The envelopes may not be fed properly if the Paper Support is set the...
... at once. Note Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. In Windows, select DL Env. Before Using the Machine 19 Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on page 34... Cover Guide is extended. (3) (4) (2) Load the envelope against the left . Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. The envelopes may not be fed properly if the Paper Support is set the...
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... performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support) with the print side facing UP. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. For details on settings in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with... in Page size and Media type in each mode. z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers in the printer driver. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the...
... performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support) with the print side facing UP. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. For details on settings in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with... in Page size and Media type in each mode. z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers in the printer driver. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the...
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... "Changing the Paper Source" on the Setup CD-ROM. z For details on other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Note z If you can change the paper source to print using... higher print quality. For details on using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your digital camera, you select Front for basic printing. Easy-PhotoPrint EX is selected in the Front Tray. Instructions is...
... "Changing the Paper Source" on the Setup CD-ROM. z For details on other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Note z If you can change the paper source to print using... higher print quality. For details on using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your digital camera, you select Front for basic printing. Easy-PhotoPrint EX is selected in the Front Tray. Instructions is...
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... 12. You can change the paper source to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is selected in the Front Tray. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on -screen manual. z For details on other than A4, Letter, or B5...-sized plain paper in Format for Media Type. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine. See "Turning the Machine On and Off" on page 4 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page...
... 12. You can change the paper source to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is selected in the Front Tray. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on -screen manual. z For details on other than A4, Letter, or B5...-sized plain paper in Format for Media Type. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine. See "Turning the Machine On and Off" on page 4 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page...
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... off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. on the LCD during printing. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of each ink tank by the label on page 68 and take appropriate action. (B) (B) Empty ink tank. Ink has run out. An error message...
... off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. on the LCD during printing. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of each ink tank by the label on page 68 and take appropriate action. (B) (B) Empty ink tank. Ink has run out. An error message...
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.... Caution z Do not hold the cover. z For details on ink lamp flashing speeds, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on , lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), and set the Scanning Unit Support to hold the Print Head Holder to replace the tanks properly. „ Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks...touch the Print Head Lock Lever; To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Color ink is also consumed in the rounded indent of ink, replace it immediately with such tanks, the machine will cause the ink tank...
.... Caution z Do not hold the cover. z For details on ink lamp flashing speeds, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on , lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), and set the Scanning Unit Support to hold the Print Head Holder to replace the tanks properly. „ Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks...touch the Print Head Lock Lever; To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Color ink is also consumed in the rounded indent of ink, replace it immediately with such tanks, the machine will cause the ink tank...
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... Support back to print. The machine cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of the tank matches...
... Support back to print. The machine cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of the tank matches...
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Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. z When you set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught. Caution When you start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises. 48 Routine Maintenance
Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. z When you set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught. Caution When you start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises. 48 Routine Maintenance
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...check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 50 Routine Maintenance Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are probably clogged. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not ... operation from your Canon service representative. For details, refer to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Step...
...check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 50 Routine Maintenance Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are probably clogged. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not ... operation from your Canon service representative. For details, refer to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Step...
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... Is Not Ejected" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver" on page 80 z "Paper Jams" on page 81 z "Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on page 83 z "Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant...
... Is Not Ejected" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver" on page 80 z "Paper Jams" on page 81 z "Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on page 83 z "Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant...
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... is in place." If printing is nearly full. U051 "The type of the following color is incorrect. U072 "More than one ink tank of print head is installed." Note If...(The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Contact your setup sheet to replace a particular part of each ink tank. The machine ...the machine.) 68 Troubleshooting Replace the ink tank." U052 "Some ink tanks are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are not installed in memory card." See ...
... is in place." If printing is nearly full. U051 "The type of the following color is incorrect. U072 "More than one ink tank of print head is installed." Note If...(The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Contact your setup sheet to replace a particular part of each ink tank. The machine ...the machine.) 68 Troubleshooting Replace the ink tank." U052 "Some ink tanks are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are not installed in memory card." See ...
