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... 39 Routine Maintenance 46 Replacing an Ink Tank 46 Keeping the Best Printing Results 51 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 52 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 53 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........54 Print Head Cleaning 56 Print Head Deep Cleaning 58 Aligning the Print Head 60 Cleaning Your Machine 64 Troubleshooting 67 Error Message Is Displayed...
... 39 Routine Maintenance 46 Replacing an Ink Tank 46 Keeping the Best Printing Results 51 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 52 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 53 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........54 Print Head Cleaning 56 Print Head Deep Cleaning 58 Aligning the Print Head 60 Cleaning Your Machine 64 Troubleshooting 67 Error Message Is Displayed...
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z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to complete them. 1 Open the Operation Panel and press the ON/ OFF button to print. If the power plug is not lit. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 51. Press... Mode The LCD goes out if the machine is turned off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. You cannot change the wait time before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm the following . If you are using the machine connected to a computer, ...
z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to complete them. 1 Open the Operation Panel and press the ON/ OFF button to print. If the power plug is not lit. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 51. Press... Mode The LCD goes out if the machine is turned off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. You cannot change the wait time before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm the following . If you are using the machine connected to a computer, ...
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.... 1 Set up the machine and make it ready for direct printing regardless of the machine. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 60. 2 Turn on page 7. Note When printing photos with the device. Printing Photographs Directly from your camera or mobile phone. * PictBridge compatible ...; Connecting a PictBridge Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to the Direct Print Port of the manufacturer or the model as long as "PictBridge compliant device". Note The Print Head cannot be aligned using the controls of photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device You can...
.... 1 Set up the machine and make it ready for direct printing regardless of the machine. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 60. 2 Turn on page 7. Note When printing photos with the device. Printing Photographs Directly from your camera or mobile phone. * PictBridge compatible ...; Connecting a PictBridge Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to the Direct Print Port of the manufacturer or the model as long as "PictBridge compliant device". Note The Print Head cannot be aligned using the controls of photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device You can...
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...and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the center. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling ink is left open . z Replace empty tanks with a new one. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. (1) Put your...machine and leave it immediately. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. z Color ink may be able to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when...
...and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the center. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling ink is left open . z Replace empty tanks with a new one. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. (1) Put your...machine and leave it immediately. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. z Color ink may be able to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when...
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... fast. *1 (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Discard it . Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. *2 Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it is removed, as this may prevent the ink from its packaging, then pull the orange tape in... protective cap from the bottom of consumables. Important (C) Make sure that the protective film does not remain on page 46. *1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; If part of the arrow (A) so that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the perforation. z Be careful not to ...
... fast. *1 (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Discard it . Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. *2 Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it is removed, as this may prevent the ink from its packaging, then pull the orange tape in... protective cap from the bottom of consumables. Important (C) Make sure that the protective film does not remain on page 46. *1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; If part of the arrow (A) so that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the perforation. z Be careful not to ...
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... . Caution z Be sure to hold the LCD or the Operation Panel. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on page 68. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be fed properly. 8 ...tank into place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed , see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 50 Routine Maintenance z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper can not be careful not to get your fingers caught...
... . Caution z Be sure to hold the LCD or the Operation Panel. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on page 68. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be fed properly. 8 ...tank into place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed , see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 50 Routine Maintenance z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper can not be careful not to get your fingers caught...
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...water or sweat, ink may blur depending on page 52. When you are not using a power outlet strip, you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. If you remove the power cord or switch off the...out, this blockage. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. Note z If the printed area is not used for high-precision printing. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by...
...water or sweat, ink may blur depending on page 52. When you are not using a power outlet strip, you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. If you remove the power cord or switch off the...out, this blockage. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. Note z If the printed area is not used for high-precision printing. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by...
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... Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 48. If any one of the correct color is not resolved after running low. If any...
... Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 48. If any one of the correct color is not resolved after running low. If any...
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...Maintenance screen is (3) displayed. (4) Select Yes and then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Select Settings on the HOME screen. See "Examining...Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that the machine is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. (4) 5 Examine the pattern and take the...
...Maintenance screen is (3) displayed. (4) Select Yes and then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Select Settings on the HOME screen. See "Examining...Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that the machine is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. (4) 5 Examine the pattern and take the...
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... press the OK button to the Maintenance screen. (1) z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 56. (2) Routine Maintenance 55 z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. Select...
... press the OK button to the Maintenance screen. (1) z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 56. (2) Routine Maintenance 55 z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. Select...
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... Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. The Maintenance screen is printed. 56 Routine Maintenance Print Head Cleaning starts. The nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button.... The confirmation screen is (4) displayed. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber.
... Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. The Maintenance screen is printed. 56 Routine Maintenance Print Head Cleaning starts. The nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button.... The confirmation screen is (4) displayed. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber.
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Routine Maintenance 57 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 54. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 58. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action.
Routine Maintenance 57 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 54. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 58. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action.
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... the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is displayed....Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head...
... the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is displayed....Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head...
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See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. (2) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. Contact your Canon service representative. Routine Maintenance 59 5 Check the condition of that color.
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. (2) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. Contact your Canon service representative. Routine Maintenance 59 5 Check the condition of that color.
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..." on the HOME screen. The print head is aligned automatically, and the print head pattern after printing the current head position adjustment values. (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. error message is printed in the rounded indent of Automatic Print Head Alignment are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note If you select Head alignment print, the machine (3) exits the process...
..." on the HOME screen. The print head is aligned automatically, and the print head pattern after printing the current head position adjustment values. (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. error message is printed in the rounded indent of Automatic Print Head Alignment are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note If you select Head alignment print, the machine (3) exits the process...
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... plain paper. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Note If you have loaded paper. 4 Select Settings on page 2. 5 Select Maintenance, then...
... plain paper. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Note If you have loaded paper. 4 Select Settings on page 2. 5 Select Maintenance, then...
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... Machine This section describes the cleaning procedure that the machine is turned on the Platen Glass. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Important The sheet (B) is easily damaged, so wipe it , wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet...
... Machine This section describes the cleaning procedure that the machine is turned on the Platen Glass. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Important The sheet (B) is easily damaged, so wipe it , wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet...
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... machine. For details on Manual Print Head Alignment, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 53. Install the print head." U051 "The type of the following color is loaded in the appropriate positions. U071 "The ink absorber is not resolved, the Print Head may have to turn on the... z Paper of size other than one ink tanks of the same color are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. (You will need to replace a particular part of the Print Head. z Print Head nozzles are installed in the Auto Sheet Feeder. "The device may ...
... machine. For details on Manual Print Head Alignment, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 53. Install the print head." U051 "The type of the following color is loaded in the appropriate positions. U071 "The ink absorber is not resolved, the Print Head may have to turn on the... z Paper of size other than one ink tanks of the same color are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. (You will need to replace a particular part of the Print Head. z Print Head nozzles are installed in the Auto Sheet Feeder. "The device may ...
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...the missing colors are clogged. (A) Correct L-shaped air hole. (B) Incorrect Part of ink and the machine does not print, clean the Print Head and then print the nozzle check pattern to empty tanks. z If the problem is still not resolved after 24 hours or later. Contact your Canon service ...ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action Ink tank is running low....
...the missing colors are clogged. (A) Correct L-shaped air hole. (B) Incorrect Part of ink and the machine does not print, clean the Print Head and then print the nozzle check pattern to empty tanks. z If the problem is still not resolved after 24 hours or later. Contact your Canon service ...ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action Ink tank is running low....
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...inside will become stained with high color saturation such as photographs or images in each mode to clean the inside of paper. Troubleshooting 75 Print Head is dirty. In the Operation Panel, set Print quality in reducing white streaks. Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots ... Panel, set Print quality in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. If this procedure only when necessary. For details on cleaning, see "Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Roller Cleaning)" on page 61 and perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Perform the...
...inside will become stained with high color saturation such as photographs or images in each mode to clean the inside of paper. Troubleshooting 75 Print Head is dirty. In the Operation Panel, set Print quality in reducing white streaks. Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots ... Panel, set Print quality in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. If this procedure only when necessary. For details on cleaning, see "Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Roller Cleaning)" on page 61 and perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Perform the...