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... 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 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error...
... 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 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error...
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...of Other Buttons z Function Buttons Two Function buttons enable you to select menus displayed at the bottom of the LCD. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 50, "Cleaning Your Machine" on page 59, or "Changing the Machine Settings" in various layouts. See... "Printing from a memory card using the Operation Panel. z Back Button You can return the LCD to a connected computer using the Photo Index Sheet. See "...
...of Other Buttons z Function Buttons Two Function buttons enable you to select menus displayed at the bottom of the LCD. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 50, "Cleaning Your Machine" on page 59, or "Changing the Machine Settings" in various layouts. See... "Printing from a memory card using the Operation Panel. z Back Button You can return the LCD to a connected computer using the Photo Index Sheet. See "...
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... If you can select various menus on the machine. You can easily get the explanation from the navigation menu. 1 Press the NAVI button. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Important If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is connected to your computer.... 4 Before Using the Machine z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu When you do not know how to use the print function for the frequent use , then press the OK button. The Power lamp flashes and then remains ...
... If you can select various menus on the machine. You can easily get the explanation from the navigation menu. 1 Press the NAVI button. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Important If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is connected to your computer.... 4 Before Using the Machine z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu When you do not know how to use the print function for the frequent use , then press the OK button. The Power lamp flashes and then remains ...
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Handling the Original Document This section describes how to print. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the Platen Glass. Original Document Requirements The original documents you press the ON/OFF button while the machine is in Screen-saver ...mode, the machine turns off the machine, be sure to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except for the ON/OFF button. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . When...
Handling the Original Document This section describes how to print. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the Platen Glass. Original Document Requirements The original documents you press the ON/OFF button while the machine is in Screen-saver ...mode, the machine turns off the machine, be sure to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except for the ON/OFF button. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . When...
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... the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the Platen Glass. (1) Lift the Document Cover. (1) Note If the Document Cover comes off, see "Photo Printing from Printed Photo" on the original with the side to be copied/scanned facing down on the Platen Glass. Loading Original Documents Load originals to copy...
... the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the Platen Glass. (1) Lift the Document Cover. (1) Note If the Document Cover comes off, see "Photo Printing from Printed Photo" on the original with the side to be copied/scanned facing down on the Platen Glass. Loading Original Documents Load originals to copy...
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If you are printing without changing paper source settings, load paper in the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. z Photo Quality Media z Glossy Photo Paper z Photo Paper Plus Semi-... purchase, the machine is set to ensure optimal print quality. Note When printing for Business Documents z High Resolution Paper Before Using the Machine 7 Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray. Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to feed from the Rear Tray.
If you are printing without changing paper source settings, load paper in the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. z Photo Quality Media z Glossy Photo Paper z Photo Paper Plus Semi-... purchase, the machine is set to ensure optimal print quality. Note When printing for Business Documents z High Resolution Paper Before Using the Machine 7 Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray. Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to feed from the Rear Tray.
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...Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone" in "Printing Photographs from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration. *7 When printing photos saved on a memory card to sticker paper, be sure to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more ...User's Guide on-screen manual. In this case, load one another causing them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Refer to "Printing on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). Important z Put unused paper back into...
...Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone" in "Printing Photographs from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration. *7 When printing photos saved on a memory card to sticker paper, be sure to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more ...User's Guide on-screen manual. In this case, load one another causing them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Refer to "Printing on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). Important z Put unused paper back into...
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... of paper are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to the PC Printing Guide on page 13. For details on printer driver settings, refer to load printing paper; z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 8. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper...
... of paper are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to the PC Printing Guide on page 13. For details on printer driver settings, refer to load printing paper; z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 8. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper...
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... various types and sizes, including photo paper (B) Front Tray: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper Before Using the Machine 11 If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as on page 13. (A) (B) (A) Rear Tray: Load paper of paper just by pressing the Paper Feed Switch. Note You...
... various types and sizes, including photo paper (B) Front Tray: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper Before Using the Machine 11 If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as on page 13. (A) (B) (A) Rear Tray: Load paper of paper just by pressing the Paper Feed Switch. Note You...
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..., the Paper Feed Switch on page 34. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 12 Before Using the Machine The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit. (A) (B) (C) (A) Rear Tray lamp (B) Front ... Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. See "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. For details on paper source selection ...
..., the Paper Feed Switch on page 34. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 12 Before Using the Machine The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit. (A) (B) (C) (A) Rear Tray lamp (B) Front ... Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. See "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. For details on paper source selection ...
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... (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams. z You cannot print on postcards affixed with its various printers, refer to be jammed. (A) (B) Note z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. on both sides, we recommend Canon's Super White Paper Double-Sided. Before ...Plain Paper z You can cause the paper to "Using Specialty Media" on a level surface. - When Printing on the specialty media Canon provides for use general copy paper or Canon's Super White Paper. z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. - Paper size: - See "...
... (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams. z You cannot print on postcards affixed with its various printers, refer to be jammed. (A) (B) Note z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. on both sides, we recommend Canon's Super White Paper Double-Sided. Before ...Plain Paper z You can cause the paper to "Using Specialty Media" on a level surface. - When Printing on the specialty media Canon provides for use general copy paper or Canon's Super White Paper. z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. - Paper size: - See "...
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..., select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on the right side of the Paper Support. (1) (3) (2) (B) (A) (4) (1) (2) Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you... and slide it against the Cover Guide on page 34. 14 Before Using the Machine Note You can also select the paper source with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the left side of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver...
..., select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on the right side of the Paper Support. (1) (3) (2) (B) (A) (4) (1) (2) Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you... and slide it against the Cover Guide on page 34. 14 Before Using the Machine Note You can also select the paper source with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the left side of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver...
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... -screen manual. (2) (1) (3) Before Using the Machine 15 For details, refer to load paper. (1) Open the Front Tray. on page 13. 2 Prepare to the PC Printing Guide on the top of (A) the Front Tray and open it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper Support. (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the... Front Tray lamp (A) lights. 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 ." See "Flatten the four corners of...
... -screen manual. (2) (1) (3) Before Using the Machine 15 For details, refer to load paper. (1) Open the Front Tray. on page 13. 2 Prepare to the PC Printing Guide on the top of (A) the Front Tray and open it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper Support. (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the... Front Tray lamp (A) lights. 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 ." See "Flatten the four corners of...
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Important Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). 3 Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN. (1) (A) (2) (4) (3) (1) Load the paper in the Front Tray, refer to the illustration below and make sure not to the far side. (2) Align the ... left edges of the paper with the wrong side up. 16 Before Using the Machine Note When loading paper in the Front Tray with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to load paper with the Paper Size Mark. (4) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left...
Important Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). 3 Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN. (1) (A) (2) (4) (3) (1) Load the paper in the Front Tray, refer to the illustration below and make sure not to the far side. (2) Align the ... left edges of the paper with the wrong side up. 16 Before Using the Machine Note When loading paper in the Front Tray with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to load paper with the Paper Size Mark. (4) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left...
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... Using the Machine 17 For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 21 and page 26. Note z When performing copy direct 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 each mode..., see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to the loaded paper. For details on settings in the printer driver. 4 Specify the...
... Using the Machine 17 For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 21 and page 26. Note z When performing copy direct 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 each mode..., see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to the loaded paper. For details on settings in the printer driver. 4 Specify the...
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...* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelopes to the envelope size you do not, the address will be printed in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are already moistened and adhesive z Select DL Env. z Press down on all four .... or Comm. z If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - Important z You need to print from the middle to "Printing Envelopes" in the Rear Tray 1 Prepare the envelopes. Envelopes whose gummed flaps are not aligned. z If the envelopes are using. z Do not...
...* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelopes to the envelope size you do not, the address will be printed in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are already moistened and adhesive z Select DL Env. z Press down on all four .... or Comm. z If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - Important z You need to print from the middle to "Printing Envelopes" in the Rear Tray 1 Prepare the envelopes. Envelopes whose gummed flaps are not aligned. z If the envelopes are using. z Do not...
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Note Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. If you load envelopes in the Rear Tray. (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the Cover Guide on the right side of the envelope. ..., the address will be fed properly if the Paper Support is set the printer driver setting properly. 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. The envelopes may not be...
Note Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. If you load envelopes in the Rear Tray. (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the Cover Guide on the right side of the envelope. ..., the address will be fed properly if the Paper Support is set the printer driver setting properly. 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. The envelopes may not be...
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... the small-sized paper against the left side of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the printer... printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support) with the print side facing UP. For details on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine Note (1) Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights. (4) Specify the page...
... the small-sized paper against the left side of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the printer... printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support) with the print side facing UP. For details on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine Note (1) Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights. (4) Specify the page...
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Copying 21 z The settings of the OK button. 3 Load paper. See "Loading Printing Paper" on page 7. 4 Load the original on page 5. 5 Specify copy settings. (1) Confirm the paper source, page size, media type, and other settings. z Depending.... To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. (2) Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies. (1) 6 Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying. (2) Setting Items (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Note z Page size and media type settings are retained ...
Copying 21 z The settings of the OK button. 3 Load paper. See "Loading Printing Paper" on page 7. 4 Load the original on page 5. 5 Specify copy settings. (1) Confirm the paper source, page size, media type, and other settings. z Depending.... To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. (2) Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies. (1) 6 Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying. (2) Setting Items (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Note z Page size and media type settings are retained ...
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... 2-on-1 copy 4-on -screen manual. z Select High (quality-priority) to copy in a range of grays instead of the loaded paper. (5) Print quality Adjust print quality according to "Changing Intensity Setting" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. (3) Page size Select the page size of the loaded paper....details, refer to Plain paper and the quality is selected as expected, select Standard or High (quality-priority) and try copying again. Before printing, confirm that the location where you used Fast (speed-priority) with media type set to "Using Useful Copy Functions" in the User's...
... 2-on-1 copy 4-on -screen manual. z Select High (quality-priority) to copy in a range of grays instead of the loaded paper. (5) Print quality Adjust print quality according to "Changing Intensity Setting" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. (3) Page size Select the page size of the loaded paper....details, refer to Plain paper and the quality is selected as expected, select Standard or High (quality-priority) and try copying again. Before printing, confirm that the location where you used Fast (speed-priority) with media type set to "Using Useful Copy Functions" in the User's...