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...visit our Web site at a very attractive price. CarePAK must be purchased during your product's warranty period. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to three full years of service and... the CD-ROM Purchase Date Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. Email Tech Support - Extended Service and Support - www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is our helpful tech support web site. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an ...
...visit our Web site at a very attractive price. CarePAK must be purchased during your product's warranty period. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to three full years of service and... the CD-ROM Purchase Date Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. Email Tech Support - Extended Service and Support - www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is our helpful tech support web site. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an ...
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... Useful Receiving Functions ......51 Document Stored in Memory 52 Summary of Reports and Lists 55 Routine Maintenance 57 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 57 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........59 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head Deep Cleaning ...on the LCD 76 LCD Cannot Be Seen At All 78 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD 79 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 80 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........81 Print Results Not Satisfactory 82 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 86 Printing Does Not ...
... Useful Receiving Functions ......51 Document Stored in Memory 52 Summary of Reports and Lists 55 Routine Maintenance 57 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 57 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........59 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head Deep Cleaning ...on the LCD 76 LCD Cannot Be Seen At All 78 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD 79 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 80 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........81 Print Results Not Satisfactory 82 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 86 Printing Does Not ...
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... computer. Turning off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine, confirm the following . z The MP Drivers are installed properly. If the power plug is turned off while the machine is not lit. Note The power cannot be sure to confirm that...
... computer. Turning off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine, confirm the following . z The MP Drivers are installed properly. If the power plug is turned off while the machine is not lit. Note The power cannot be sure to confirm that...
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... a Model Number is not sold in "Main Components" of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for each.... For information on the paper sizes available for detailed information on the printable side and notes on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Machine Printer Driver Setting Plain Paper Envelope High HR- 80 sheets 50 sheets Left - Resolution Paper*4 101N High Resolution Paper Super White Paper SW-201 80 sheets 50...
... a Model Number is not sold in "Main Components" of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for each.... For information on the paper sizes available for detailed information on the printable side and notes on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Machine Printer Driver Setting Plain Paper Envelope High HR- 80 sheets 50 sheets Left - Resolution Paper*4 101N High Resolution Paper Super White Paper SW-201 80 sheets 50...
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... to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the printer driver. Note z When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper ... stops. (5) (2) (1) (3) (3) Open the Paper Output Tray. See "Paper Handling" on page 21. z When using the Operation Panel. For details on printer driver settings, see "Changing the Copy Settings" on page 17 or "Changing the Print Settings" on any other type of the paper stack. (A)* (1) (2) * Do...
... to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the printer driver. Note z When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper ... stops. (5) (2) (1) (3) (3) Open the Paper Output Tray. See "Paper Handling" on page 21. z When using the Operation Panel. For details on printer driver settings, see "Changing the Copy Settings" on page 17 or "Changing the Print Settings" on any other type of the paper stack. (A)* (1) (2) * Do...
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... in Page Size. Before Using the Machine 15 Note Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left . (2) (B) (1) Up to set the printer driver setting properly. Load with Macintosh" on page 21. Important Be sure to 10 envelopes can be printed in the wrong direction. For details on the...in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. or Comm. Env. #10 in Orientation. If you finish printing. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on -screen manual. 3...
... in Page Size. Before Using the Machine 15 Note Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left . (2) (B) (1) Up to set the printer driver setting properly. Load with Macintosh" on page 21. Important Be sure to 10 envelopes can be printed in the wrong direction. For details on the...in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. or Comm. Env. #10 in Orientation. If you finish printing. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on -screen manual. 3...
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... UP. (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on page 17. For details on printer driver settings, see "Changing the Copy Settings" on page 21. 16 Before Using the Machine Loading Small-Sized Paper You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x... paper. (1) Load the paper against the (1) left side of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Note z When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper using the machine connected to a computer...
... UP. (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on page 17. For details on printer driver settings, see "Changing the Copy Settings" on page 21. 16 Before Using the Machine Loading Small-Sized Paper You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x... paper. (1) Load the paper against the (1) left side of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Note z When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper using the machine connected to a computer...
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Note For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) is only displayed when the on -screen manual. See "Turning the Machine On and...
Note For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) is only displayed when the on -screen manual. See "Turning the Machine On and...
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... Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your machine's name is clicked. 10 Click Print. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click to the instruction manual of the loaded paper in Paper Size. 6 Click OK. 7 Select Print on the machine and load the paper in...
... Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your machine's name is clicked. 10 Click Print. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click to the instruction manual of the loaded paper in Paper Size. 6 Click OK. 7 Select Print on the machine and load the paper in...
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.... z Three formats of the year. Enter only the last two digits of date are available. z If you connect the machine to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the date and time setting will be copied to the machine once again. 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the... under the number to enter the correct number. Entering the Date and Time Note z When the machine is connected to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the setting will be reset. UNIT TEL NUMBER TEL= 4 Press the Numeric buttons to enter the date and time (in "FAX SETTINGS" of the...
.... z Three formats of the year. Enter only the last two digits of date are available. z If you connect the machine to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the date and time setting will be copied to the machine once again. 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the... under the number to enter the correct number. Entering the Date and Time Note z When the machine is connected to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the setting will be reset. UNIT TEL NUMBER TEL= 4 Press the Numeric buttons to enter the date and time (in "FAX SETTINGS" of the...
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... sender's or receiver's fax is connected to send/receive faxes in ECM (Error Correction Mode). z You can send faxes using the fax driver from Your Computer (Windows Only) If the machine is not ECM-compatible, the fax will be sent/received in the standard mode. Using ...Other Useful Sending Functions Sending from any application software that has a printing function. Refer to the FAX Driver Guide onscreen manual. Sending/Receiving Using ECM This machine is enabled, transmission speed may slow down depending on -screen manual. For details...
... sender's or receiver's fax is connected to send/receive faxes in ECM (Error Correction Mode). z You can send faxes using the fax driver from Your Computer (Windows Only) If the machine is not ECM-compatible, the fax will be sent/received in the standard mode. Using ...Other Useful Sending Functions Sending from any application software that has a printing function. Refer to the FAX Driver Guide onscreen manual. Sending/Receiving Using ECM This machine is enabled, transmission speed may slow down depending on -screen manual. For details...
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... Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 64. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. z If the error message is misaligned, align the Print Head position. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head ... LCD" on page 76. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on -screen manual. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head...
... Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 64. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. z If the error message is misaligned, align the Print Head position. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head ... LCD" on page 76. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on -screen manual. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head...
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... 76 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 78 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 79 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 80 z "Cannot Connect to a Computer When an error occurs in the message. Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting.
... 76 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 78 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 79 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 80 z "Cannot Connect to a Computer When an error occurs in the message. Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting.
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Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is not displayed, restart your Canon service representative. 80 Troubleshooting If the CD-ROM icon is inserted into your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)...the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CDROM. If other disks are displayed. Action If you have no application software running, including anti-virus software. (8)Follow the procedure described in your desktop to reinstall the MP Drivers. (1)Click Start then Computer. If...
Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is not displayed, restart your Canon service representative. 80 Troubleshooting If the CD-ROM icon is inserted into your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)...the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CDROM. If other disks are displayed. Action If you have no application software running, including anti-virus software. (8)Follow the procedure described in your desktop to reinstall the MP Drivers. (1)Click Start then Computer. If...
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... condition and you are using one, support USB 2.0 Hi- If the MP Drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the MP Drivers, restart your computer before reinstalling. Refer to install the MP Drivers. Restart your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. In this case, the machine operates properly but printing speed may not be... cable to be able to the PC Printing Guide on your computer supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The operating system of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed...
... condition and you are using one, support USB 2.0 Hi- If the MP Drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the MP Drivers, restart your computer before reinstalling. Refer to install the MP Drivers. Restart your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. In this case, the machine operates properly but printing speed may not be... cable to be able to the PC Printing Guide on your computer supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The operating system of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed...
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... or the Operation Panel on the machine. Also, if you are correct, there may be scratched. z Did you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. * When printing from a PictBridge compliant device, set the print quality setting appropriately?... If you set the print quality setting by using the Operation Panel on the machine. Confirm by using the printer driver. To copy by operating the machine To print from a PictBridge compliant device To print from a PictBridge compliant device. Action When ...
... or the Operation Panel on the machine. Also, if you are correct, there may be scratched. z Did you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. * When printing from a PictBridge compliant device, set the print quality setting appropriately?... If you set the print quality setting by using the Operation Panel on the machine. Confirm by using the printer driver. To copy by operating the machine To print from a PictBridge compliant device To print from a PictBridge compliant device. Action When ...
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...PC Printing Guide on-screen manual and reinstall them following the procedure described in your machine's name. (1)Log into a user account with Canon XXX Printer appearing in to the following instruction, "XXX" signifies your setup sheet. The machine is initializing. z If you are ...using . If printing starts normally, there is selected for details. MP Drivers are not installed properly. Troubleshooting 89 Confirm that the USB cable is securely plugged in the Printer column is a problem with the USB...
...PC Printing Guide on-screen manual and reinstall them following the procedure described in your machine's name. (1)Log into a user account with Canon XXX Printer appearing in to the following instruction, "XXX" signifies your setup sheet. The machine is initializing. z If you are ...using . If printing starts normally, there is selected for details. MP Drivers are not installed properly. Troubleshooting 89 Confirm that the USB cable is securely plugged in the Printer column is a problem with the USB...
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..., there is a problem with the USB cable. Consult the reseller of printers and that the USB cable is securely plugged in to reinstall the MP Drivers. Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed Cause The ink absorber is installed to your computer. (1)Select Print & Fax Preferences in your setup ...sheet to the machine and the computer. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that the driver for details. Action See "INCOMPATIBLE CAMERA" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 76. Error No.: 2001 Is Displayed ...
..., there is a problem with the USB cable. Consult the reseller of printers and that the USB cable is securely plugged in to reinstall the MP Drivers. Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed Cause The ink absorber is installed to your computer. (1)Select Print & Fax Preferences in your setup ...sheet to the machine and the computer. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that the driver for details. Action See "INCOMPATIBLE CAMERA" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 76. Error No.: 2001 Is Displayed ...
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...error. Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax Cause The machine is not Follow the procedure described in your Canon service representative. Action z You cannot receive faxes if the power is not correctly connected. Either print or delete documents in memory (see "Printing...may not be installed properly or may not be compatible with this machine. Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is not powered on page 52.) to turn on . There was an error during reception. Then ask the sender to the...
...error. Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax Cause The machine is not Follow the procedure described in your Canon service representative. Action z You cannot receive faxes if the power is not correctly connected. Either print or delete documents in memory (see "Printing...may not be installed properly or may not be compatible with this machine. Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is not powered on page 52.) to turn on . There was an error during reception. Then ask the sender to the...
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... the main functions that can be performed on scanning operation and settings. FAX Driver Guide (Windows only) Refer to this guide for full instructions on fax driver setting. PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide for full instructions on printer driver setting. This sheet includes instructions for advanced features. On-screen Manuals User...
... the main functions that can be performed on scanning operation and settings. FAX Driver Guide (Windows only) Refer to this guide for full instructions on fax driver setting. PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide for full instructions on printer driver setting. This sheet includes instructions for advanced features. On-screen Manuals User...