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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 ...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 Print...
...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 ...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 Print...
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...printable side and notes on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. Paper is Canon specialty media. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements... 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 - For information on handling paper. Envelope 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 50 sheets -...
...printable side and notes on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. Paper is Canon specialty media. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements... 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 - For information on handling paper. Envelope 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 50 sheets -...
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... Tray. the Rear Tray (A), found at the top of the machine, and the Front Tray (B), found at the front of the Rear Tray. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 8. See "Paper Handling" on the usage. For details on page 13. For details on loading paper, see ..."Loading Paper" on printer driver settings, refer to how you are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to load printing paper; When using...
... Tray. the Rear Tray (A), found at the top of the machine, and the Front Tray (B), found at the front of the Rear Tray. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 8. See "Paper Handling" on the usage. For details on page 13. For details on loading paper, see ..."Loading Paper" on printer driver settings, refer to how you are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to load printing paper; When using...
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... source to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 12 Before Using the Machine For details on page 34. Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. 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. The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit. (A) (B) (C) (A) Rear Tray lamp...
... source to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 12 Before Using the Machine For details on page 34. Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. 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. The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit. (A) (B) (C) (A) Rear Tray lamp...
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... gently. (3) Extend the Output Paper Support. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the printer driver. Put your finger in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. z When using... and slide it against the Cover Guide on the top of the Front Tray and open it stops. (2) Open the Front Tray. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. 14 Before Using the Machine z Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. Note z When performing copy ...
... gently. (3) Extend the Output Paper Support. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the printer driver. Put your finger in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. z When using... and slide it against the Cover Guide on the top of the Front Tray and open it stops. (2) Open the Front Tray. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. 14 Before Using the Machine z Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. Note z When performing copy ...
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See "Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it ." 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 (A) the Front Tray and open it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper ... on the top of the paper before loading it . 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.
See "Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it ." 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 (A) the Front Tray and open it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper ... on the top of the paper before loading it . 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.
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... 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 For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. For details, refer to the loaded paper. 4 Specify the page size and media type... printing without using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver.
... 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 For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. For details, refer to the loaded paper. 4 Specify the page size and media type... printing without using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver.
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... and edges of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - z If the flap of the envelopes to flatten them in the printer driver according to the envelope size you do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction. Press the envelope flat, working from the computer...
... and edges of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - z If the flap of the envelopes to flatten them in the printer driver according to the envelope size you do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction. Press the envelope flat, working from the computer...
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Load with Macintosh" on page 34. Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. In Windows, select DL Env. In Macintosh®, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in ... to set upright when you do not, the address will be printed in Page Size. If you load envelopes in Orientation. 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 the right side...
Load with Macintosh" on page 34. Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. In Windows, select DL Env. In Macintosh®, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in ... to set upright when you do not, the address will be printed in Page Size. If you load envelopes in Orientation. 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 the right side...
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For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. Note (1) Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights. (4) Specify the... the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in each mode. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. 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 Rear Tray only... Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the printer driver. For details on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine
For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. Note (1) Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights. (4) Specify the... the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in each mode. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. 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 Rear Tray only... Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the printer driver. For details on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine
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.... Note z If you can perform Borderless Printing in the Front Tray. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your digital camera, you select Front for Plain Paper, the machine...your machine's name) is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to achieve higher print quality. For details, see "Changing the Paper Source" on the machine and load ...
.... Note z If you can perform Borderless Printing in the Front Tray. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your digital camera, you select Front for Plain Paper, the machine...your machine's name) is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to achieve higher print quality. For details, see "Changing the Paper Source" on the machine and load ...
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... Paper Source" on -screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked. 10 Click Print. 34 Printing from Your Computer You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required... Paper" on page 7. 2 Create a document or open a file to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is selected in Format for Media Type. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on -screen manual.
... Paper Source" on -screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked. 10 Click Print. 34 Printing from Your Computer You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required... Paper" on page 7. 2 Create a document or open a file to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is selected in Format for Media Type. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on -screen manual.
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...on page 55. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 54. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. Print the nozzle check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 50 Routine Maintenance Step 1 See "Printing the ...73. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 51. 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. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning ...
...on page 55. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 54. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. Print the nozzle check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 50 Routine Maintenance Step 1 See "Printing the ...73. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 51. 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. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning ...
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To handle problems using the machine. Take the appropriate action described 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 Device" ... 68 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 70 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 70 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 71 z "Cannot Connect to a Computer When an error occurs in the User's Guide on the version of machine operation for problems you may...
To handle problems using the machine. Take the appropriate action described 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 Device" ... 68 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 70 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 70 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 71 z "Cannot Connect to a Computer When an error occurs in the User's Guide on the version of machine operation for problems you may...
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... unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX"... Drivers Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. Follow the procedure described in your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers...Drivers. (1)Click Start then Computer. Note To use the Run command to start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is not displayed, restart your setup sheet for proper installation. Contact a Canon...
... unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX"... Drivers Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. Follow the procedure described in your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers...Drivers. (1)Click Start then Computer. Note To use the Run command to start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is not displayed, restart your setup sheet for proper installation. Contact a Canon...
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... with your Confirm by See the pages where each printing mode is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. The method to "Printing Photographs from a wireless communication device. Also, if you...setting, the printed surface may be scratched. If you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. * When printing from a computer Confirm by using the printer driver. When these settings are printing a photograph or an illustration, incorrect paper ...
... with your Confirm by See the pages where each printing mode is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. The method to "Printing Photographs from a wireless communication device. Also, if you...setting, the printed surface may be scratched. If you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. * When printing from a computer Confirm by using the printer driver. When these settings are printing a photograph or an illustration, incorrect paper ...
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...the Operation Panel on page 9. Printing on thick paper. Make sure that the paper you are using is complete. Printing graphics with the printer driver Refer to be reduced at the top and bottom edges of the machine is dirty. Especially if you are using plain paper to "... Roller will widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on the machine or the printer driver.* * Deactivate the Prevent paper abrasion setting once printing is suitable for all subsequent print jobs. For details, refer to "Changing Intensity Setting" ...
...the Operation Panel on page 9. Printing on thick paper. Make sure that the paper you are using is complete. Printing graphics with the printer driver Refer to be reduced at the top and bottom edges of the machine is dirty. Especially if you are using plain paper to "... Roller will widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on the machine or the printer driver.* * Deactivate the Prevent paper abrasion setting once printing is suitable for all subsequent print jobs. For details, refer to "Changing Intensity Setting" ...
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... Front Tray. For details on paper source selection using the Paper Feed Switch or the printer driver. The Front Tray is locked into place in the printer driver, the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. However, proper feeding of paper may not be possible at... in the User's Guide on page 12. z If the Paper Support is inconsistent between an application program and the printer driver, the application software setting takes precedence. Cause Action Paper source selection inappropriate. Change the application software setting corresponding to around...
... Front Tray. For details on paper source selection using the Paper Feed Switch or the printer driver. The Front Tray is locked into place in the printer driver, the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. However, proper feeding of paper may not be possible at... in the User's Guide on page 12. z If the Paper Support is inconsistent between an application program and the printer driver, the application software setting takes precedence. Cause Action Paper source selection inappropriate. Change the application software setting corresponding to around...
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...described in the PC Printing Guide on how to confirm the port settings. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "An Error Message Is Displayed ...on the LCD" on the Computer Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause Action The machine is lit orange, an error may have occurred in the machine. The MP Drivers...
...described in the PC Printing Guide on how to confirm the port settings. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "An Error Message Is Displayed ...on the LCD" on the Computer Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause Action The machine is lit orange, an error may have occurred in the machine. The MP Drivers...
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... basic operation of some of printing from computers and devices that can be performed on your machine and getting it ready for full instructions on printer driver setting. PC Printing Guide Refer to the User's Guide which can be installed from your computer z scanning Additional guides are also available for full instructions...
... basic operation of some of printing from computers and devices that can be performed on your machine and getting it ready for full instructions on printer driver setting. PC Printing Guide Refer to the User's Guide which can be installed from your computer z scanning Additional guides are also available for full instructions...