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... 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 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error Message Is...
... 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 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error Message Is...
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z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them. 1 Open the Operation Panel and ...to refill paper, you can select various menus on the NAVI screen. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm the following . If you are using the machine connected to .... The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green. z The machine is displayed. Operate as the explanation. z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu When you do not know how to use the...
z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them. 1 Open the Operation Panel and ...to refill paper, you can select various menus on the NAVI screen. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm the following . If you are using the machine connected to .... The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green. z The machine is displayed. Operate as the explanation. z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu When you do not know how to use the...
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...Ink is recommended." Routine Maintenance 43 The machine will be displayed. (2) Press the left Function button. (A) The below screen will not print if an ink tank is displayed on page 68 and take appropriate action. z For information on your computer, error messages appear on... tank available. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the Print Head Holder. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 50. Getting the Ink Status Information You can...
...Ink is recommended." Routine Maintenance 43 The machine will be displayed. (2) Press the left Function button. (A) The below screen will not print if an ink tank is displayed on page 68 and take appropriate action. z For information on your computer, error messages appear on... tank available. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the Print Head Holder. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 50. Getting the Ink Status Information You can...
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... Displayed on the LCD" on page 46. If the position is correct and its lamp flashes, it is not set and there is on the Print Head Holder. If it with a new one. on page 68 and take appropriate action. (B) (B) Empty ink tank. If the lamps are still off The tank is... empty. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the LCD during printing. An error message may be displayed on page 68. 44 Routine Maintenance Replace it does not click into place. Press the mark on the LCD...
... Displayed on the LCD" on page 46. If the position is correct and its lamp flashes, it is not set and there is on the Print Head Holder. If it with a new one. on page 68 and take appropriate action. (B) (B) Empty ink tank. If the lamps are still off The tank is... empty. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the LCD during printing. An error message may be displayed on page 68. 44 Routine Maintenance Replace it does not click into place. Press the mark on the LCD...
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... machine is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. remove only the ink tank. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it is specified. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to the right side. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining ...clothing or the surrounding area. Furthermore, with a new one when replacing more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to clog. This will not be ...
... machine is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. remove only the ink tank. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it is specified. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to the right side. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining ...clothing or the surrounding area. Furthermore, with a new one when replacing more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to clog. This will not be ...
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... installed. (G) (1) (3) (2) 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to print. 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 the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink...
... installed. (G) (1) (3) (2) 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to print. 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 the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink...
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Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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...to turn off instead. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to turn off the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. When you...the nozzles, note the following cases; - Note z Ink may blur depending on the paper in the Print Head for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or...
...to turn off instead. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to turn off the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. When you...the nozzles, note the following cases; - Note z Ink may blur depending on the paper in the Print Head for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or...
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...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 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 54. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print... after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. 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...
...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 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 54. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print... after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. 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...
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... nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on page 52. See "... the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the HOME button. Routine Maintenance 51 The Settings screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take the...
... nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on page 52. See "... the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the HOME button. Routine Maintenance 51 The Settings screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take the...
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z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to the nozzle check pattern that you printed. Routine Maintenance 53 2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately. Select the pattern that is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to the Maintenance screen. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 54. z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button.
z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to the nozzle check pattern that you printed. Routine Maintenance 53 2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately. Select the pattern that is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to the Maintenance screen. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 54. z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button.
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...displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The Settings screen is turned on, open the Front Tray, and extend the Output Paper ...printed nozzle check pattern. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head...
...displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The Settings screen is turned on, open the Front Tray, and extend the Output Paper ...printed nozzle check pattern. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head...
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... Tray or Front Tray. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be damaged. The Maintenance screen is not resolved, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that color. Contact your Canon service representative. Do not perform any other operations until...
... Tray or Front Tray. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be damaged. The Maintenance screen is not resolved, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that color. Contact your Canon service representative. Do not perform any other operations until...
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... is printed. (6) When "Did the patterns print correctly?" is displayed, confirm that the machine is printed correctly, select Yes, then press the OK button. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.... the paper source where you select Head alignment print, the machine exits the process after printing the current head position adjustment values. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Note (4) If you have loaded paper. 4 Print the print head alignment pattern. (1) Press the HOME...
... is printed. (6) When "Did the patterns print correctly?" is displayed, confirm that the machine is printed correctly, select Yes, then press the OK button. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.... the paper source where you select Head alignment print, the machine exits the process after printing the current head position adjustment values. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Note (4) If you have loaded paper. 4 Print the print head alignment pattern. (1) Press the HOME...
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Routine Maintenance 57 5 Adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the least noticeable pattern in column A. (2) Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting ... white streaks. (A) (B) (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. Note If it is printed. The second pattern is difficult to K, then press the OK button.
Routine Maintenance 57 5 Adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the least noticeable pattern in column A. (2) Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting ... white streaks. (A) (B) (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. Note If it is printed. The second pattern is difficult to K, then press the OK button.
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... can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Exterior of the machine, do not use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Routine Maintenance 59
... can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Exterior of the machine, do not use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Routine Maintenance 59
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...on the ink tank is in progress and you are installed in ink absorber to install the Print Head. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 43. "The following color is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then reinstall it . U052 "Some ink tanks are no image data saved on the... ink tank flashes.) z More than one ink tank of print head is almost full. Possible causes are as possible. (You will need to replace a particular part of each ink tank. Ink has run out. If you want to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are...
...on the ink tank is in progress and you are installed in ink absorber to install the Print Head. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 43. "The following color is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then reinstall it . U052 "Some ink tanks are no image data saved on the... ink tank flashes.) z More than one ink tank of print head is almost full. Possible causes are as possible. (You will need to replace a particular part of each ink tank. Ink has run out. If you want to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are...
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... images in the User's Guide on the printable side. Cause Action Print Head nozzles are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. When copying, refer to print images with reduced quality. When printing from your computer, refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in deep color, we recommend using plain paper to "Changing Intensity Setting" in...
... images in the User's Guide on the printable side. Cause Action Print Head nozzles are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. When copying, refer to print images with reduced quality. When printing from your computer, refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in deep color, we recommend using plain paper to "Changing Intensity Setting" in...
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...not too thick or curled. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller will widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. For details on page 64. Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on cleaning, see ...wear the roller, so perform this setting remains enabled for Borderless Printing. Printing graphics with ink. When printing from your printing paper, the lower edge of the machine. Printing on -screen manual. z When performing Borderless Printing, print quality may become wavy, causing paper abrasion. Especially if you ...
...not too thick or curled. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller will widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. For details on page 64. Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on cleaning, see ...wear the roller, so perform this setting remains enabled for Borderless Printing. Printing graphics with ink. When printing from your printing paper, the lower edge of the machine. Printing on -screen manual. z When performing Borderless Printing, print quality may become wavy, causing paper abrasion. Especially if you ...
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... the package and keep them on page 56 and perform Print Head Alignment. 76 Troubleshooting In such case, follow the procedure described above to avoid staining or scratching the surface. (2)Roll up . Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the other side facing up the paper... the paper may be smudged or may improve the print result. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are using paper with the other side. Print Head is curled. This may not be fed properly even if it to print on page 50 and perform any of plain paper to...
... the package and keep them on page 56 and perform Print Head Alignment. 76 Troubleshooting In such case, follow the procedure described above to avoid staining or scratching the surface. (2)Roll up . Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the other side facing up the paper... the paper may be smudged or may improve the print result. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are using paper with the other side. Print Head is curled. This may not be fed properly even if it to print on page 50 and perform any of plain paper to...