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...it will be , nor should they are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. The targeted products are subject to your Canon PIXMA MP960 Photo All-in the U.S. z SmartMedia is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. z MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Hahnem.... About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in part, without notice. The program backs the development and dissemination of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in -One. and other countries. Canon PIXMA MP960 Photo All-in which business...
...it will be , nor should they are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. The targeted products are subject to your Canon PIXMA MP960 Photo All-in the U.S. z SmartMedia is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. z MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Hahnem.... About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in part, without notice. The program backs the development and dissemination of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in -One. and other countries. Canon PIXMA MP960 Photo All-in which business...
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... Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 43 Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device 43 Routine Maintenance 50 Replacing an Ink Tank 50 Keeping the Best Printing Results 55 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 56 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 57 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........58 Print Head Cleaning 60...
... Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 43 Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device 43 Routine Maintenance 50 Replacing an Ink Tank 50 Keeping the Best Printing Results 55 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 56 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 57 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........58 Print Head Cleaning 60...
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... reprint: Film print: Memory card: You can perform the maintenance or change the various settings of the LCD. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 56, "Cleaning Your Machine" on the navigation menu, then press the OK button. See "Photo Printing from Photo or ...Film" on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. The screen that appears when you press a Function button depends on the screen that you want to perform. See "Photo ...
... reprint: Film print: Memory card: You can perform the maintenance or change the various settings of the LCD. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 56, "Cleaning Your Machine" on the navigation menu, then press the OK button. See "Photo Printing from Photo or ...Film" on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. The screen that appears when you press a Function button depends on the screen that you want to perform. See "Photo ...
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... to turn off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 55. 4 Before Printing z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. If the power plug is connected to steady, non-flashing light.
... to turn off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 55. 4 Before Printing z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. If the power plug is connected to steady, non-flashing light.
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... a Photo" on page 37. Align the upper left corner of your original with the alignment mark on the Platen Glass. Note Make sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry before loading it on the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the...
... a Photo" on page 37. Align the upper left corner of your original with the alignment mark on the Platen Glass. Note Make sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry before loading it on the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the...
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...plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size. z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the ink is not rectangular z Paper bound with staples or glue z Paper with adhesives z Paper decorated with a hair dryer or by exposing... produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the machine to dry for 24 hours before the ink is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that is completely dry. We recommend... them. z Store printouts in an album. Note that is dry (approximately 30 minutes). Colors in hot or humid conditions.
...plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size. z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the ink is not rectangular z Paper bound with staples or glue z Paper with adhesives z Paper decorated with a hair dryer or by exposing... produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the machine to dry for 24 hours before the ink is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that is completely dry. We recommend... them. z Store printouts in an album. Note that is dry (approximately 30 minutes). Colors in hot or humid conditions.
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...Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of ink tank is used, or if it is low: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals). Ink is installed in the incorrect position. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 72. 50 Routine... Maintenance The machine will not print if the wrong type of the machine to print. Ink is Black , Photo Cyan , Black , Magenta , Cyan , Photo Magenta , ...
...Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of ink tank is used, or if it is low: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals). Ink is installed in the incorrect position. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 72. 50 Routine... Maintenance The machine will not print if the wrong type of the machine to print. Ink is Black , Photo Cyan , Black , Magenta , Cyan , Photo Magenta , ...
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... to release the function for any malfunction or trouble which may be damaged if printing is displayed above an ink tank (B) (B) Ink tanks that Canon shall not be caused by continuation of ink. If an empty ink tank is recommended. Please be advised that may have run out. If the "!" z If you want to continue...
... to release the function for any malfunction or trouble which may be damaged if printing is displayed above an ink tank (B) (B) Ink tanks that Canon shall not be caused by continuation of ink. If an empty ink tank is recommended. Please be advised that may have run out. If the "!" z If you want to continue...
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...Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to the right. Important ...ink tanks may be necessary to replace the tanks properly. z Once an ink...ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with such tanks, the machine will cause the ink...new ones. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of the...on the top of ink, replace them using ... Cover at the same time. Color ink is also consumed in the open...ink is opened, you when to maintain the machine's performance. z Replace empty tanks with ink tanks removed. Important Handling Ink...
...Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to the right. Important ...ink tanks may be necessary to replace the tanks properly. z Once an ink...ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with such tanks, the machine will cause the ink...new ones. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of the...on the top of ink, replace them using ... Cover at the same time. Color ink is also consumed in the open...ink is opened, you when to maintain the machine's performance. z Replace empty tanks with ink tanks removed. Important Handling Ink...
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... If part of the orange tape is removed. (2) Important z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in the direction of the ink tank. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. *2 Carefully hold the protective cap... when removing it according to stain your clothes and hands. 4 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is removed, as this may prevent the ink from being ejected properly. Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Discard the cap once it . ...
... If part of the orange tape is removed. (2) Important z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in the direction of the ink tank. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. *2 Carefully hold the protective cap... when removing it according to stain your clothes and hands. 4 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is removed, as this may prevent the ink from being ejected properly. Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Discard the cap once it . ...
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... 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. 54 Routine Maintenance z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be fed properly. 8 ... close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Printing will not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Note Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper can not be careful not to hold the LCD or the...
... 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. 54 Routine Maintenance z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be fed properly. 8 ... close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Printing will not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Note Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper can not be careful not to hold the LCD or the...
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... from drying. Note z If the printed area is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. If you are using the machine for high-precision printing. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it... is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink may blur depending on page 56. Routine Maintenance 55 For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print...
... from drying. Note z If the printed area is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. If you are using the machine for high-precision printing. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it... is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink may blur depending on page 56. Routine Maintenance 55 For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print...
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... one of the correct color is running print head maintenance, align the Print Head. If the ink lamp is not lit, the tank is inserted in the wrong position. If the problem is not resolved after running low. Contact your Canon service representative. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 62.... If lines are lit red. - See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 64. 56 Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are shifted after performing Print ...
... one of the correct color is running print head maintenance, align the Print Head. If the ink lamp is not lit, the tank is inserted in the wrong position. If the problem is not resolved after running low. Contact your Canon service representative. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 62.... If lines are lit red. - See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 64. 56 Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are shifted after performing Print ...
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... the top of the Paper 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. Routine Maintenance 57
... the top of the Paper 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. Routine Maintenance 57
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Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 50. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) Check if lines in this pattern are missing. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) Lines are missing (2) Check if there are white streaks in this pattern. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) White streaks present 58 Routine Maintenance Replace the relevant ink tank. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Follow the procedure below to examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary.
Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 50. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) Check if lines in this pattern are missing. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) Lines are missing (2) Check if there are white streaks in this pattern. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) White streaks present 58 Routine Maintenance Replace the relevant ink tank. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Follow the procedure below to examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary.
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...printed nozzle check pattern. The Maintenance 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. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button.... the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Note that the machine is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance...
...printed nozzle check pattern. The Maintenance 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. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button.... the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Note that the machine is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance...
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... perform this procedure only when necessary. Note that the machine is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. The Maintenance screen is displayed. (3) (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Select Deep cleaning, then press ...the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Cassette. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension. (1) ...
... perform this procedure only when necessary. Note that the machine is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. The Maintenance screen is displayed. (3) (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Select Deep cleaning, then press ...the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Cassette. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension. (1) ...
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Routine Maintenance 63 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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. (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. 5 Check the condition of that color.
Routine Maintenance 63 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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. (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. 5 Check the condition of that color.
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... the Cassette is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off . 70 Routine Maintenance z Do not perform any ink from the Auto Sheet Feeder. 4 Load this and only this sheet of the machine again. The Settings screen is being cleaned. Cleaning the Protrusions...
... the Cassette is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off . 70 Routine Maintenance z Do not perform any ink from the Auto Sheet Feeder. 4 Load this and only this sheet of the machine again. The Settings screen is being cleaned. Cleaning the Protrusions...
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...to End of Job" on page 78 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 78 z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 78 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 79 z "White Streaks" on page 80 z "Printed Paper ...Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 80 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 80 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on page 82 z "Printing Problems When Copying" on page 82 z "Printing Does Not Start...
...to End of Job" on page 78 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 78 z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 78 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 79 z "White Streaks" on page 80 z "Printed Paper ...Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 80 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 80 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on page 82 z "Printing Problems When Copying" on page 82 z "Printing Does Not Start...