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... trademark of SD Association. All statements, technical information and recommendations in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your Canon PIXMA MP970 series Photo All-In-One. z "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick PRO", "Memory Stick Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are... trademarks of the MultiMediaCard Association. Depending on your application. and other countries. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be, nor should they are available for energy efficiency. Copyright This manual is a ...
... trademark of SD Association. All statements, technical information and recommendations in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your Canon PIXMA MP970 series Photo All-In-One. z "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick PRO", "Memory Stick Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are... trademarks of the MultiMediaCard Association. Depending on your application. and other countries. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be, nor should they are available for energy efficiency. Copyright This manual is a ...
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...Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 44 About PictBridge Print Settings 46 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........... 78 Print Results Not Satisfactory 79 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 82 Printing Does Not Start 83 Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 84 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 85 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer ...
...Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 44 About PictBridge Print Settings 46 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........... 78 Print Results Not Satisfactory 79 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 82 Printing Does Not Start 83 Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 84 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 85 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer ...
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... that is displayed and which Function button you press. (1) Left Function button When you press the left Function button on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. (2) Right Function button When you press the right Function button on screens other than the HOME screen, an operation procedure or...
... that is displayed and which Function button you press. (1) Left Function button When you press the left Function button on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. (2) Right Function button When you press the right Function button on screens other than the HOME screen, an operation procedure or...
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... a computer, turn on the machine. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine, confirm the following . Before Using the Machine 5 z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Important If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is not lit. Note If preparatory operations above...
... a computer, turn on the machine. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine, confirm the following . Before Using the Machine 5 z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Important If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is not lit. Note If preparatory operations above...
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... the upper left corner of your original with the alignment mark as shown in the figure on the right. (2) Important z Do not place 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...
... the upper left corner of your original with the alignment mark as shown in the figure on the right. (2) Important z Do not place 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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... manual. *10 When printing photos saved on the top and bottom edges. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is produced and stored to "Before Printing on Art Paper" in "Compatible Media Types" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. *9 If you choose... on -screen manual. When printing photos saved on your computer. *4 When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of printing media types, refer to "Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)" in the User's Guide on -...
... manual. *10 When printing photos saved on the top and bottom edges. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is produced and stored to "Before Printing on Art Paper" in "Compatible Media Types" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. *9 If you choose... on -screen manual. When printing photos saved on your computer. *4 When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of printing media types, refer to "Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)" in the User's Guide on -...
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...information is also displayed in the screen that the machine is displayed on the LCD to install the ink tanks in the remaining ink volume screen on page 56. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status of the error. z For information 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 the LCD. (1) Make sure that appears during printing. 50 Routine Maintenance You can confirm the status ...
...information is also displayed in the screen that the machine is displayed on the LCD to install the ink tanks in the remaining ink volume screen on page 56. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status of the error. z For information 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 the LCD. (1) Make sure that appears during printing. 50 Routine Maintenance You can confirm the status ...
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..., it is low. Replace it does not click into place. See "Prepare the replacement tank." If the lamps are still off The tank is enough ink remaining to print. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 53. in the correct position as directed by the... ink lamps. Press the mark on The ink tank is correctly set and there is not set properly. Routine Maintenance 51 Ink has run out. z With the Ink Lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to confirm...
..., it is low. Replace it does not click into place. See "Prepare the replacement tank." If the lamps are still off The tank is enough ink remaining to print. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 53. in the correct position as directed by the... ink lamps. Press the mark on The ink tank is correctly set and there is not set properly. Routine Maintenance 51 Ink has run out. z With the Ink Lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to confirm...
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Do not leave the machine with new ones. When an ink tank is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open it gently. 2 Make sure that the machine is opened, you cannot open . Close and ... cause the nozzles to clog. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 52 Routine Maintenance z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it . Color ink is reinstalled. Be sure to open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with such tanks, the machine will cause...
Do not leave the machine with new ones. When an ink tank is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open it gently. 2 Make sure that the machine is opened, you cannot open . Close and ... cause the nozzles to clog. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 52 Routine Maintenance z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it . Color ink is reinstalled. Be sure to open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with such tanks, the machine will cause...
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... may not eject properly. (B) (D) (4) Remove the orange protective cap from the (E) bottom of consumables. remove only the ink tank. 4 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (B) in the exact order shown above, as failure to follow (F) ...this step may cause the ink to prevent the ink from being ejected properly. If the air hole is removed. Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (F) on the air hole (D)....
... may not eject properly. (B) (D) (4) Remove the orange protective cap from the (E) bottom of consumables. remove only the ink tank. 4 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (B) in the exact order shown above, as failure to follow (F) ...this step may cause the ink to prevent the ink from being ejected properly. If the air hole is removed. Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (F) on the air hole (D)....
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...Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be used unless all the ink tanks to get your fingers caught. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Wait until you start printing after the Scanning Unit...6 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). (3) (2) Caution z Be sure to hold the LCD or the Operation Panel. 5 Install the ink tank. (G) (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 page 74...
...Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be used unless all the ink tanks to get your fingers caught. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Wait until you start printing after the Scanning Unit...6 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). (3) (2) Caution z Be sure to hold the LCD or the Operation Panel. 5 Install the ink tank. (G) (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 page 74...
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... Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of a ...ON/OFF button to turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to dry and clog. When You Are ...Not Using the Machine for a Long Time When you can prevent this capping will become blocked by dried ink. Printed area is stained with a highlight pen or paint-stick - If you are not using a power...
... Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of a ...ON/OFF button to turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to dry and clog. When You Are ...Not Using the Machine for a Long Time When you can prevent this capping will become blocked by dried ink. Printed area is stained with a highlight pen or paint-stick - If you are not using a power...
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... 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 If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 57. For details, refer to the PC...the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. 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. If print results are probably clogged.
... 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 If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 57. For details, refer to the PC...the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. 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. If print results are probably clogged.
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... load a sheet 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 nozzles. The HOME screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take...
... load a sheet 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 nozzles. The HOME screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take...
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Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Replace the relevant ink tank. 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. (C) (D) (C) Good (D) White streaks present 58 Routine Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 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. Replace the relevant ink tank. 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. (C) (D) (C) Good (D) White streaks present 58 Routine Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary.
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..., try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Note If the problem is displayed. (6) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is displayed. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button... is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen 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) Press the HOME button. Do not perform any other operations...
..., try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Note If the problem is displayed. (6) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is displayed. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button... is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen 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) Press the HOME button. Do not perform any other operations...
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... Tray or Cassette. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your Canon service representative. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be absorbed in...quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is closed. 1 Make sure that color. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to check the print head condition. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. sized plain paper in the center of the top of...
... Tray or Cassette. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your Canon service representative. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be absorbed in...quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is closed. 1 Make sure that color. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to check the print head condition. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. sized plain paper in the center of the top of...
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.... If the problem is displayed. (4) Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. 4 Load only this sheet of paper in the Rear (A) Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. The confirmation screen is smudged with the open side to the front. 5 Perform bottom plate cleaning. (A) Load the paper after...
.... If the problem is displayed. (4) Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. 4 Load only this sheet of paper in the Rear (A) Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. The confirmation screen is smudged with the open side to the front. 5 Perform bottom plate cleaning. (A) Load the paper after...
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Caution Be sure to turn off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. Routine Maintenance 71 Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.
Caution Be sure to turn off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. Routine Maintenance 71 Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.
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... Not Satisfactory" on page 79 z "The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying" on page 82 z "Printing Does Not Start" on page 83 z "Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected" on page 84 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 85 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the...
... Not Satisfactory" on page 79 z "The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying" on page 82 z "Printing Does Not Start" on page 83 z "Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected" on page 84 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 85 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the...