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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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...and notes on the country or region of purchase. Purchase paper by Model Number. Refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. Paper is Canon specialty media. Envelope 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 50 sheets - *6 Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo ...Double 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 - You may not be able to the instruction manual supplied with a Model Number is...
...and notes on the country or region of purchase. Purchase paper by Model Number. Refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. Paper is Canon specialty media. Envelope 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 50 sheets - *6 Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo ...Double 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 - You may not be able to the instruction manual supplied with a Model Number is...
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... B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray and require the use of the machine. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 8. 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...
... B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray and require the use of the machine. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 8. 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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... from Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. See "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh... press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 12 Before Using the Machine Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on page 34.
... from Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. See "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh... press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 12 Before Using the Machine Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on page 34.
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... page 7. When Printing on Plain Paper z You can cause the paper to "Using Specialty Media" 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. Standard sizes: Rear Tray: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal Front Tray: A4, B5, Letter - z To...
... page 7. When Printing on Plain Paper z You can cause the paper to "Using Specialty Media" 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. Standard sizes: Rear Tray: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal Front Tray: A4, B5, Letter - z To...
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Note You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support and pull it out until it against the Cover Guide ... 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. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on the top of the Front Tray and open it gently. (3) Extend the Output Paper Support. (4) Press the...
Note You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support and pull it out until it against the Cover Guide ... 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. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on the top of the Front Tray and open it gently. (3) Extend the Output Paper Support. (4) Press the...
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Note You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the indent on the top of the paper before loading it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper Support. (3) Press the ... four corners of (A) the Front Tray and open it . Loading Paper in the Front Tray You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.
Note You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the indent on the top of the paper before loading it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper Support. (3) Press the ... four corners of (A) the Front Tray and open it . Loading Paper in the Front Tray You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.
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... 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. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on -screen manual. For details, refer to the loaded paper. For details on page... 21 and page 26. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on settings in each mode. z When using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page...
... 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. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on -screen manual. For details, refer to the loaded paper. For details on page... 21 and page 26. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on settings in each mode. z When using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page...
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... or the edges are not aligned. z In Windows®, print guidance will be displayed when envelopes are using. Important z The envelopes may jam in the printer driver according to print on -screen manual. Loading Envelopes in the Rear Tray 1 Prepare the envelopes. If you are printed. Press the envelope flat...
... or the edges are not aligned. z In Windows®, print guidance will be displayed when envelopes are using. Important z The envelopes may jam in the printer driver according to print on -screen manual. Loading Envelopes in the Rear Tray 1 Prepare the envelopes. If you are printed. Press the envelope flat...
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... do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction. The envelopes may not be fed properly if the Paper Support is set the printer driver setting properly. In Windows, select DL Env. Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the... be fed properly. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is extended. (3) (4) (2) Load the envelope against the left . 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 left...
... do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction. The envelopes may not be fed properly if the Paper Support is set the printer driver setting properly. In Windows, select DL Env. Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the... be fed properly. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is extended. (3) (4) (2) Load the envelope against the left . 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 left...
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.... For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. Note (1) Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper... of the Paper Support) with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine 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-...
.... For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. Note (1) Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper... of the Paper Support) with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine 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-...
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... (or OK). See "Turning the Machine On and Off" on page 4 and "Loading Printing Paper" 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 will automatically switch to achieve higher print quality. Instructions is selected...
... (or OK). See "Turning the Machine On and Off" on page 4 and "Loading Printing Paper" 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 will automatically switch to achieve higher print quality. Instructions is selected...
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You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is clicked. 10 Click Print. 34 Printing from Your Computer Note z If you select Front ..." on page 4 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 7. 2 Create a document or open a file to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the machine. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is clicked. 10 Click Print. 34 Printing from Your Computer Note z If you select Front ..." on page 4 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 7. 2 Create a document or open a file to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the machine. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
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See "The following ink has run out. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of the machine to have a new ink tank available. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is correct and ...
See "The following ink has run out. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of the machine to have a new ink tank available. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is correct and ...
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... the machine and leave it immediately. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is also consumed in the open ... 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 maintain the machine's performance.... carefully to clog. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. This will not be able to inform you remove an ink tank,...
... the machine and leave it immediately. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is also consumed in the open ... 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 maintain the machine's performance.... carefully to clog. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. This will not be able to inform you remove an 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). Routine Maintenance 47 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of...
... 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). Routine Maintenance 47 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of...
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Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. 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. Caution When you start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises. 48 Routine Maintenance 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.
Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. 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. Caution When you start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises. 48 Routine Maintenance 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.
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...Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may ... Head Cleaning. Contact your computer. Print the nozzle check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on page 73. 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.
...Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may ... Head Cleaning. Contact your computer. Print the nozzle check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on page 73. 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.
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... the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on page 89. For details on how to a Computer When an error occurs 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...
... the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on page 89. For details on how to a Computer When an error occurs 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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...head is not installed. "The following ink may damage the machine. U051 "The type of the same color are installed. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) Confirm that Canon shall not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. Use only alphanumeric characters. z Photo data ...edited or processed on the ink tank flashes.) Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). If printing is installed." Then...
...head is not installed. "The following ink may damage the machine. U051 "The type of the same color are installed. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) Confirm that Canon shall not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. Use only alphanumeric characters. z Photo data ...edited or processed on the ink tank flashes.) Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). If printing is installed." Then...