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... 42 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 57 Aligning the Print Head 58 Cleaning Your Machine 63 Troubleshooting 68 An Error Message Is...
... 42 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 57 Aligning the Print Head 58 Cleaning Your Machine 63 Troubleshooting 68 An Error Message Is...
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...sure to turn off . z The MP Drivers are installed into place. When the Power lamp stops flashing, the machine is not lit. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are using the machine connected to your computer. Turning off the Machine 1 To... following . Before Using the Machine 5 Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . When you want to print. z The machine is not operated for the ON/OFF button. Note When you press the ON/OFF button while the machine is removed from...
...sure to turn off . z The MP Drivers are installed into place. When the Power lamp stops flashing, the machine is not lit. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are using the machine connected to your computer. Turning off the Machine 1 To... following . Before Using the Machine 5 Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . When you want to print. z The machine is not operated for the ON/OFF button. Note When you press the ON/OFF button while the machine is removed from...
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.... z For information on the LCD to the back cover of this Machine You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of this Machine" on page 46 z "With the Ink Lamps" on the Print Head Holder. See "The following two ways: z "With the LCD of the error. When ...the LCD" on your computer, error messages appear on page 70 and take appropriate action. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 52. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status...
.... z For information on the LCD to the back cover of this Machine You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of this Machine" on page 46 z "With the Ink Lamps" on the Print Head Holder. See "The following two ways: z "With the LCD of the error. When ...the LCD" on your computer, error messages appear on page 70 and take appropriate action. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 52. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status...
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... a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available. z Ink lamp is on the Print Head Holder. If it with a new one. on the LCD during printing. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is enough ink remaining to confirm how the ink lamps...it is empty. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Ensure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the machine to print. You can confirm the status of each ink tank by the label on The ink tank is correctly set properly. Replace it does not ...
... a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available. z Ink lamp is on the Print Head Holder. If it with a new one. on the LCD during printing. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is enough ink remaining to confirm how the ink lamps...it is empty. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Ensure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the machine to print. You can confirm the status of each ink tank by the label on The ink tank is correctly set properly. Replace it does not ...
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... rounded indent of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Furthermore, with ink tanks removed. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use of the Paper Output Tray and open . Color ink is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to stop...Caution z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to the right side. Caution Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. 48 Routine Maintenance z Once you when to clog. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace them using the following steps. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to...
... rounded indent of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Furthermore, with ink tanks removed. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use of the Paper Output Tray and open . Color ink is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to stop...Caution z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to the right side. Caution Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. 48 Routine Maintenance z Once you when to clog. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace them using the following steps. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to...
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...the Ink Status Information" on the ink tank. Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (F) on page 46. (A) (A) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Be sure to prevent the ink from the (E) bottom of consumables. z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may not... the arrow to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. 4 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is removed, as this may cause the ink to print. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to peel off the protective film. (3) Remove the film (C) completely. remove only the ink tank. 5 Prepare the...
...the Ink Status Information" on the ink tank. Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (F) on page 46. (A) (A) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Be sure to prevent the ink from the (E) bottom of consumables. z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may not... the arrow to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. 4 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is removed, as this may cause the ink to print. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to peel off the protective film. (3) Remove the film (C) completely. remove only the ink tank. 5 Prepare the...
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...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) ...LCD or the Operation Panel. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed . Important Install all the ink tanks are installed. (G) (1) 7 Close the Inner Cover... Inner Cover open since paper cannot be fed properly. (3) (2) 8 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Printing will not start another operation until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover ...
...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) ...LCD or the Operation Panel. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed . Important Install all the ink tanks are installed. (G) (1) 7 Close the Inner Cover... Inner Cover open since paper cannot be fed properly. (3) (2) 8 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Printing will not start another operation until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover ...
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... or sweat z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. Printed area is not used for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Numerous nozzles are using the...the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to turn off the machine. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. If you remove the power cord or...
... or sweat z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. Printed area is not used for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Numerous nozzles are using the...the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to turn off the machine. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. If you remove the power cord or...
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... is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. Contact your computer. If lines are probably clogged. z You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink...
... is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. Contact your computer. If lines are probably clogged. z You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink...
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... the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. 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) Press the HOME button. The HOME screen is turned on page 54. See... Output Tray and open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
... the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. 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) Press the HOME button. The HOME screen is turned on page 54. See... Output Tray and open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
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... to the Maintenance screen. Routine Maintenance 55 z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 56. 2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately. Select the pattern that you...
... to the Maintenance screen. Routine Maintenance 55 z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 56. 2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately. Select the pattern that you...
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... screen is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Note If the problem is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. This takes about 1 minute. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if ...white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The pattern print confirmation screen is turned on, then load...
... screen is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Note If the problem is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. This takes about 1 minute. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if ...white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The pattern print confirmation screen is turned on, then load...
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... of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on , then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your Canon service representative. Note that color.
... of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on , then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your Canon service representative. Note that color.
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... on page 59. 58 Routine Maintenance Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Always load paper in the rounded indent of supplied paper or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up. 2 Open the Paper...
... on page 59. 58 Routine Maintenance Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Always load paper in the rounded indent of supplied paper or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up. 2 Open the Paper...
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The HOME screen is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Note If you have loaded paper. 4 Print the print head alignment pattern. (1) Press the HOME button. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on , and then load four sheets of A4 or Letter- The Settings screen is displayed. (2) Select Settings...
The HOME screen is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Note If you have loaded paper. 4 Print the print head alignment pattern. (1) Press the HOME button. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on , and then load four sheets of A4 or Letter- The Settings screen is displayed. (2) Select Settings...
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... the number of the pattern in column A that has the least noticeable vertical streaks. Note If it is printed. 60 Routine Maintenance 5 Look at the first printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to G, then press the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and...
... the number of the pattern in column A that has the least noticeable vertical streaks. Note If it is printed. 60 Routine Maintenance 5 Look at the first printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to G, then press the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and...
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... ] button to input the number of the pattern in the border indicated by the arrows. The third pattern is printed. 7 Look at the second printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column H that has the least...
... ] button to input the number of the pattern in the border indicated by the arrows. The third pattern is printed. 7 Look at the second printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column H that has the least...
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... pick the most even pattern, pick the setting that has the least noticeable horizontal streaks. Note If it is printed. 8 Look at the fourth printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column a that produces the least...
... pick the most even pattern, pick the setting that has the least noticeable horizontal streaks. Note If it is printed. 8 Look at the fourth printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column a that produces the least...
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... the machine and cause problems such as this may damage the surface. z Never use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Important The inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (A) gently. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Exterior of the...
... the machine and cause problems such as this may damage the surface. z Never use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Important The inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (A) gently. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Exterior of the...
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... machine. "The following color is continued under the ink out condition. If you want to continue printing in your Canon service representative. U071 Note If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is recommended after the printing. If the Print Head is not installed. Replacing... the ink tank is memorized. Printing under the ink out condition....
... machine. "The following color is continued under the ink out condition. If you want to continue printing in your Canon service representative. U071 Note If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is recommended after the printing. If the Print Head is not installed. Replacing... the ink tank is memorized. Printing under the ink out condition....