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with all rights reserved. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. z "Windows Vista" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. z "Macintosh...
with all rights reserved. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. z "Windows Vista" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. z "Macintosh...
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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 61 Aligning the Print Head 62 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 Keeping the Best Printing Results 70 Cleaning Your Machine 71 Troubleshooting 75 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD 76 LCD ...
...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 61 Aligning the Print Head 62 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 Keeping the Best Printing Results 70 Cleaning Your Machine 71 Troubleshooting 75 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD 76 LCD ...
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... on page 70. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the Machine 1 To turn on the machine. z The FINE Cartridges are installed. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm...
... on page 70. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the Machine 1 To turn on the machine. z The FINE Cartridges are installed. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm...
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...* of the following conditions, the machine will not be able to receive faxes (remote reception). z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. Remote reception can carry out remote control operations, the security code for AUTO PRINT RX: select ON. Important z The machine can store up the handset...
...* of the following conditions, the machine will not be able to receive faxes (remote reception). z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. Remote reception can carry out remote control operations, the security code for AUTO PRINT RX: select ON. Important z The machine can store up the handset...
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... See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. Refer to confirm the condition of ink. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged. If the problem is displayed on the LCD, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 64. Routine ... Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on page 64. z If the error message is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 76. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print ...
... See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. Refer to confirm the condition of ink. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged. If the problem is displayed on the LCD, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 64. Routine ... Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on page 64. z If the error message is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 76. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print ...
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... the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Routine Maintenance 59 Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) 2 When cleaning is insufficient. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 60. Example: When lines are missing, the print head nozzles need cleaning. See "Print ...1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is necessary, perform Print Head Cleaning. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzles need cleaning...
... the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Routine Maintenance 59 Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) 2 When cleaning is insufficient. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 60. Example: When lines are missing, the print head nozzles need cleaning. See "Print ...1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is necessary, perform Print Head Cleaning. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzles need cleaning...
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... try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to select DEEP CLEANING, then press the OK button. 4.MAINTENANCE DEEP...58. (2) If the problem is turned on page 64. Replace it with a new one minute. 3 Confirm the condition of ink. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Note that the machine is not resolved, ...
... try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to select DEEP CLEANING, then press the OK button. 4.MAINTENANCE DEEP...58. (2) If the problem is turned on page 64. Replace it with a new one minute. 3 Confirm the condition of ink. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Note that the machine is not resolved, ...
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... level for a while, but we recommend you to handle it may have a new FINE Cartridge available. BLACK INK LOW COLOR INK LOW CHECK INK U163 BLK COL CHECK INK U162 BLK COL Ink is used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of printing following ways: z "With the LCD of this Machine"...from your computer screen as a guide. The machine cannot print if the wrong type of the error. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. Take the appropriate action depending on the message displayed on your computer, error messages appear on the LCD as ink is full when a new ...
... level for a while, but we recommend you to handle it may have a new FINE Cartridge available. BLACK INK LOW COLOR INK LOW CHECK INK U163 BLK COL CHECK INK U162 BLK COL Ink is used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of printing following ways: z "With the LCD of this Machine"...from your computer screen as a guide. The machine cannot print if the wrong type of the error. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. Take the appropriate action depending on the message displayed on your computer, error messages appear on the LCD as ink is full when a new ...
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... With the Computer Screen You can continue printing for PRINT WHEN NO INK, you replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. Ink is disabled. Ink has run out. BLK INK VOL UNKNOWN COL INK VOL UNKNOWN ... a fax in "FAX SETTINGS" of each FINE Cartridge on -screen manual. You can confirm the status of the User's Guide on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any... we recommend you to be the same. The statuses of a Color and Black FINE Cartridges may have a new FINE Cartridge available. Ink may not be displayed.
... With the Computer Screen You can continue printing for PRINT WHEN NO INK, you replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. Ink is disabled. Ink has run out. BLK INK VOL UNKNOWN COL INK VOL UNKNOWN ... a fax in "FAX SETTINGS" of each FINE Cartridge on -screen manual. You can confirm the status of the User's Guide on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any... we recommend you to be the same. The statuses of a Color and Black FINE Cartridges may have a new FINE Cartridge available. Ink may not be displayed.
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...", or "COL INK VOL UNKNOWN" appears on the taskbar during printing. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. z When ink runs out, printouts will become faint or blank...each of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet. Follow the procedure below to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Select Ink Level Information in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box ...
...", or "COL INK VOL UNKNOWN" appears on the taskbar during printing. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. z When ink runs out, printouts will become faint or blank...each of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet. Follow the procedure below to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Select Ink Level Information in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box ...
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...not print out properly if you touch it is turned on, lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. z Color ink may be necessary to when printing with both hands, then pull the Scanning Unit Support (A) down into place. Note z If a FINE...it out in the open. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it immediately. Canon recommends to the PC Printing Guide on a FINE Cartridge. Even when printing with one ink only, print with both cartridges. Color ink is also consumed in order to the left....
...not print out properly if you touch it is turned on, lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. z Color ink may be necessary to when printing with both hands, then pull the Scanning Unit Support (A) down into place. Note z If a FINE...it out in the open. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it immediately. Canon recommends to the PC Printing Guide on a FINE Cartridge. Even when printing with one ink only, print with both cartridges. Color ink is also consumed in order to the left....
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...the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Discard it . Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare the replacement FINE...metallic parts inside the machine. z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it . Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it . z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on the removed protective tape. 68 Routine Maintenance...
...the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Discard it . Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare the replacement FINE...metallic parts inside the machine. z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it . Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it . z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on the removed protective tape. 68 Routine Maintenance...
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...) firmly, and be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. Do not perform any other operations until it clicks into the appropriate slot. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot ( C ). ...(2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into place. ...
...) firmly, and be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. Do not perform any other operations until it clicks into the appropriate slot. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot ( C ). ...(2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into place. ...
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...damaged. If the error is continued under the ink out condition. Contact your Canon service representative. Replace the ink cartridge and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after connecting the device to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning,...is not satisfactory, if printing is not resolved, the FINE Cartridge may not be correctly detected. If the error is nearly full. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 64. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in ink absorber to the machine. The function for any ...
...damaged. If the error is continued under the ink out condition. Contact your Canon service representative. Replace the ink cartridge and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after connecting the device to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning,...is not satisfactory, if printing is not resolved, the FINE Cartridge may not be correctly detected. If the error is nearly full. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 64. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in ink absorber to the machine. The function for any ...
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... not answer within 55 seconds (after waiting for a moment. Troubleshooting 77 Make sure that the protective material is removed from the FINE Cartridge Holder, then turn off the machine with a modular plug is not plugged in properly, or DIAL TONE DETECT is set to its ...fax machine. Contact the recipient and have them check their fax machine. Make sure that matches your machine is not resolved, contact your Canon service representative. Check the fax number and dial again. Replace the handset correctly. Try dialing again after a while. Wait until the operation...
... not answer within 55 seconds (after waiting for a moment. Troubleshooting 77 Make sure that the protective material is removed from the FINE Cartridge Holder, then turn off the machine with a modular plug is not plugged in properly, or DIAL TONE DETECT is set to its ...fax machine. Contact the recipient and have them check their fax machine. Make sure that matches your machine is not resolved, contact your Canon service representative. Check the fax number and dial again. Replace the handset correctly. Try dialing again after a while. Wait until the operation...
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... a fax under one of the following conditions, the machine will not be in the screen-saver mode. z Paper size/type setting is not color-compatible. The recipient's fax machine is incorrect: correct the paper size/type setting. You pressed the Stop/Reset button to cancel printing of a fax... not been registered. Contact the other than the ON/OFF button. 78 Troubleshooting z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. The machine will display a message. Press the Black button to print the received fax and will need it in memory is closed: open it...
... a fax under one of the following conditions, the machine will not be in the screen-saver mode. z Paper size/type setting is not color-compatible. The recipient's fax machine is incorrect: correct the paper size/type setting. You pressed the Stop/Reset button to cancel printing of a fax... not been registered. Contact the other than the ON/OFF button. 78 Troubleshooting z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. The machine will display a message. Press the Black button to print the received fax and will need it in memory is closed: open it...
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See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the wrong side may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Printing on page 57 and perform any necessary maintenance operation. Make sure to the instruction manuals supplied with reduced quality. ...stuck between the contact points. The media is not installed properly. Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is loaded with the wrong side facing upwards. If you did not align the Print Head after you install it...
See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the wrong side may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Printing on page 57 and perform any necessary maintenance operation. Make sure to the instruction manuals supplied with reduced quality. ...stuck between the contact points. The media is not installed properly. Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is loaded with the wrong side facing upwards. If you did not align the Print Head after you install it...
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...resume printing, you can also press the OK button on the machine instead of selecting Continue on the camera. The FINE Cartridge is not installed or the Cartridge may appear on the LCD on the PictBridge compliant device and their solution, also refer to clear them. ... appropriate, then press the OK button on page 76. If this machine. The machine resumes printing. Troubleshooting 91 For details on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device The following are indicated on how to confirm the position of...
...resume printing, you can also press the OK button on the machine instead of selecting Continue on the camera. The FINE Cartridge is not installed or the Cartridge may appear on the LCD on the PictBridge compliant device and their solution, also refer to clear them. ... appropriate, then press the OK button on page 76. If this machine. The machine resumes printing. Troubleshooting 91 For details on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device The following are indicated on how to confirm the position of...
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...resolve the error. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "No ink"/ "Ink cassette error" "Hardware Error" "Printer error" Action z The FINE Cartridge has or may have occurred. (Machine Power lamp flashes green and Alarm lamp flashes orange alternately.) Disconnect the USB cable between the machine and the... installed properly or may not be compatible with this machine. Action z You cannot receive faxes if the power is connected correctly to your Canon service representative. Refer to the External Device Jack. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 55. If the ...
...resolve the error. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "No ink"/ "Ink cassette error" "Hardware Error" "Printer error" Action z The FINE Cartridge has or may have occurred. (Machine Power lamp flashes green and Alarm lamp flashes orange alternately.) Disconnect the USB cable between the machine and the... installed properly or may not be compatible with this machine. Action z You cannot receive faxes if the power is connected correctly to your Canon service representative. Refer to the External Device Jack. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 55. If the ...
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... USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1), it can be used at minimum. Approx. 7.0 kg (Approx. 15.5 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Since the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard is required. Temperature: 5 to ... Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at...
... USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1), it can be used at minimum. Approx. 7.0 kg (Approx. 15.5 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Since the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard is required. Temperature: 5 to ... Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at...