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... 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...Communication 86 Cannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet 86 Cannot Remove a Memory Card 86 The Document Cover Comes Off 87 Scanning Problems 87 Appendix 88 How to Use the Documentation Provided..... 88 Reading the On-screen Manuals 89 Specifications 90 Safety Precautions 94 Legal Limitations...
... 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...Communication 86 Cannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet 86 Cannot Remove a Memory Card 86 The Document Cover Comes Off 87 Scanning Problems 87 Appendix 88 How to Use the Documentation Provided..... 88 Reading the On-screen Manuals 89 Specifications 90 Safety Precautions 94 Legal Limitations...
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...not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may be damaged. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. If print results are lit red. Step 1 See "Printing the..., see "Getting the Ink Status Information" 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. z Increase the Print Quality...Routine Maintenance Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative.
...not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may be damaged. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. If print results are lit red. Step 1 See "Printing the..., see "Getting the Ink Status Information" 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. z Increase the Print Quality...Routine Maintenance Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative.
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... performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 55. 54 Routine Maintenance Note If the problem is displayed. (4) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning...
... performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 55. 54 Routine Maintenance Note If the problem is displayed. (4) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning...
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... the OK button. This takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. 5 Check the condition of that color. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Routine Maintenance 55 The confirmation screen is displayed.... Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Contact your Canon service representative. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. The HOME screen is displayed. (4) Select...a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be absorbed in the Rear Tray or Front Tray. 3 Press...
... the OK button. This takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. 5 Check the condition of that color. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Routine Maintenance 55 The confirmation screen is displayed.... Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Contact your Canon service representative. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. The HOME screen is displayed. (4) Select...a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be absorbed in the Rear Tray or Front Tray. 3 Press...
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... the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Routine Maintenance 59 Paper tissue powders or fine threads may remain inside the machine and cause problems such as this may scratch the surface. z Never use a soft cloth such as this may cause a malfunction or damage the machine's surface; Be sure to...
... the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Routine Maintenance 59 Paper tissue powders or fine threads may remain inside the machine and cause problems such as this may scratch the surface. z Never use a soft cloth such as this may cause a malfunction or damage the machine's surface; Be sure to...
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... Make sure that the paper feed roller stops rotating, then load three or more sheets of the Rear Tray will rotate as it with your Canon service representative. (A) Routine Maintenance 61 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed roller if paper is displayed. ...(5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. If the problem is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. The HOME screen is not resolved, wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on ,...
... Make sure that the paper feed roller stops rotating, then load three or more sheets of the Rear Tray will rotate as it with your Canon service representative. (A) Routine Maintenance 61 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed roller if paper is displayed. ...(5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. If the problem is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. The HOME screen is not resolved, wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on ,...
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... plate cleaning, then press the OK button. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine" on page 66. If it feeds through the machine. If the problem is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. The paper cleans the inside the machine may be fed from the Rear Tray. (1) Press the...
... plate cleaning, then press the OK button. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine" on page 66. If it feeds through the machine. If the problem is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. The paper cleans the inside the machine may be fed from the Rear Tray. (1) Press the...
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... Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet" on page 86 z "Cannot Remove a Memory Card" on page 86 z "The Document Cover Comes Off" on page 87 z "Scanning Problems" on page 87 If an Error Occurs When the Machine Is Connected to a Computer When an error occurs in the User's Guide on-screen manual... the methods of your computer, refer to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on the version of machine operation for problems you may vary depending on page 89. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. Troubleshooting 67 To handle...
... Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet" on page 86 z "Cannot Remove a Memory Card" on page 86 z "The Document Cover Comes Off" on page 87 z "Scanning Problems" on page 87 If an Error Occurs When the Machine Is Connected to a Computer When an error occurs in the User's Guide on-screen manual... the methods of your computer, refer to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on the version of machine operation for problems you may vary depending on page 89. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. Troubleshooting 67 To handle...
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...the power cord of the machine back in the remaining ink volume screen on page 43. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. This may cancel printing. You may also have to select a PictBridge compliant print mode on the memory card, set... device." z The ink tank is currently write-enabled. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. With this mode. After writing on the device before performing operation." If problem persists, see the manual." "The card is not installed. Message Action "The device may be ...
...the power cord of the machine back in the remaining ink volume screen on page 43. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. This may cancel printing. You may also have to select a PictBridge compliant print mode on the memory card, set... device." z The ink tank is currently write-enabled. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. With this mode. After writing on the device before performing operation." If problem persists, see the manual." "The card is not installed. Message Action "The device may be ...
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... your computer before reinstalling. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your computer. Restart your computer, and then reinstall the ... Unable to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Follow the procedure described in your setup sheet for proper installation. Contact a Canon service representative. The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. Action If you have...
... your computer before reinstalling. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is your computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your computer. Restart your computer, and then reinstall the ... Unable to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Follow the procedure described in your setup sheet for proper installation. Contact a Canon service representative. The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. Action If you have...
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In borderless printing, uneven coloring may be other causes. To print from a wireless communication device. z Check 3: If the problem is explained in the User's Guide on what you print with your machine. Also, if you do with an incorrect paper type ...the paper and image for printing. Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. See "Printing Photographs Directly from a computer Confirm by using the printer driver. z "Printing Does...
In borderless printing, uneven coloring may be other causes. To print from a wireless communication device. z Check 3: If the problem is explained in the User's Guide on what you print with your machine. Also, if you do with an incorrect paper type ...the paper and image for printing. Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. See "Printing Photographs Directly from a computer Confirm by using the printer driver. z "Printing Does...
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...0.2 inches / 2 to 5 mm (B) in the Rear Tray for a long time may cause the paper to curl. Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the other side facing up. See "Aligning the Print Head" on a level surface. Cause Paper is misaligned. In such case, follow the... the surface. (2)Roll up , cover the paper with a fresh sheet of the corners or the whole printing surface curled, the paper may resolve the problem. Leaving the paper loaded in height. (A) (B) We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. If this happens, load the paper with...
...0.2 inches / 2 to 5 mm (B) in the Rear Tray for a long time may cause the paper to curl. Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the other side facing up. See "Aligning the Print Head" on a level surface. Cause Paper is misaligned. In such case, follow the... the surface. (2)Roll up , cover the paper with a fresh sheet of the corners or the whole printing surface curled, the paper may resolve the problem. Leaving the paper loaded in height. (A) (B) We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. If this happens, load the paper with...
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... tank until it may be faced down . Ink tank is not connected. Ink tank is securely plugged into place. If these do not resolve the problem, also see "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 43. Print quality may be difficult to plug. Make sure that the ink tanks are installed in...
... tank until it may be faced down . Ink tank is not connected. Ink tank is securely plugged into place. If these do not resolve the problem, also see "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 43. Print quality may be difficult to plug. Make sure that the ink tanks are installed in...
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... Printer List. (2)Select the print job to start printing. 78 Troubleshooting The print jobs are deleted. Cause Unnecessary print jobs are left in queue. / Computer problems. The machine is displayed, click Yes. You may solve the...
... Printer List. (2)Select the print job to start printing. 78 Troubleshooting The print jobs are deleted. Cause Unnecessary print jobs are left in queue. / Computer problems. The machine is displayed, click Yes. You may solve the...
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...Is Displayed Cause The machine is off , turn the machine on how to confirm the port settings. The MP Drivers may not be a problem with administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is ... ready. In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in your machine's name. (1)Log into a user account with the USB cable. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing ...
...Is Displayed Cause The machine is off , turn the machine on how to confirm the port settings. The MP Drivers may not be a problem with administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is ... ready. In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in your machine's name. (1)Log into a user account with the USB cable. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing ...
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...Displayed Cause No response from Printer. Remove the device and check the manual supplied with the USB cable. See "An unsupported USB hub is a problem with this machine. If printing starts normally, there is connected. in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. ... the machine and the computer. Your machine is not connected properly. Press OK to add the machine. Action See "The device may be a problem with the connected device." in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. 84 Troubleshooting Contact the service center." Replace the...
...Displayed Cause No response from Printer. Remove the device and check the manual supplied with the USB cable. See "An unsupported USB hub is a problem with this machine. If printing starts normally, there is connected. in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. ... the machine and the computer. Your machine is not connected properly. Press OK to add the machine. Action See "The device may be a problem with the connected device." in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. 84 Troubleshooting Contact the service center." Replace the...
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... reattach the Document Cover. Action If the Document Cover is not Follow the procedure described in the figure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is opened too hard.
... reattach the Document Cover. Action If the Document Cover is not Follow the procedure described in the figure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is opened too hard.
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...alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, improper use, failure to follow operating or maintenance instructions in, or environmental conditions prescribed in, Canon USA's user's manual or other documentation, or services performed by the manufacturer or producer thereof. Repairs of the Separate Warranty. ...supplies (other than those sold "as is" and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any , with respect to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced, altered or...
...alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, improper use, failure to follow operating or maintenance instructions in, or environmental conditions prescribed in, Canon USA's user's manual or other documentation, or services performed by the manufacturer or producer thereof. Repairs of the Separate Warranty. ...supplies (other than those sold "as is" and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any , with respect to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced, altered or...
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...-In/Mail-In Service provides repair or exchange, at www.canontechsupport.com or by Canon USA. InstantExchange Service ** A Canon Customer Care Center or ASF technician will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem. After receipt of the replacement Product (with a replacement Product, which the replacement ...number, A COPY OF YOUR DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE (BILL OF SALE), and a complete explanation of the problem and, if possible, correct it over the telephone, and you . Canon USA does not guarantee same day shipment in which will be obtained from state to state. * Support ...
...-In/Mail-In Service provides repair or exchange, at www.canontechsupport.com or by Canon USA. InstantExchange Service ** A Canon Customer Care Center or ASF technician will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem. After receipt of the replacement Product (with a replacement Product, which the replacement ...number, A COPY OF YOUR DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE (BILL OF SALE), and a complete explanation of the problem and, if possible, correct it over the telephone, and you . Canon USA does not guarantee same day shipment in which will be obtained from state to state. * Support ...