Quick Start Guide
Page 5
... 103 Routine Maintenance 107 Replacing an Ink Tank 107 Keeping the Best Printing Results 113 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 114 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 115 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ......... 116 Print Head Cleaning 117 Print Head Deep Cleaning 118 Aligning the Print Head 119 Cleaning Your Machine 125 Troubleshooting 131 An Error Message Is...
... 103 Routine Maintenance 107 Replacing an Ink Tank 107 Keeping the Best Printing Results 113 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 114 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 115 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ......... 116 Print Head Cleaning 117 Print Head Deep Cleaning 118 Aligning the Print Head 119 Cleaning Your Machine 125 Troubleshooting 131 An Error Message Is...
Quick Start Guide
Page 9
...) fall into fire. If any object on the machine. Keep ink tanks out of the reach of the machine. In case ink is printing. Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks. Do not throw ink tanks into the machine, unplug the power cord and call for example, near a bath tub, ... fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. When loading a thick book on the Platen Glass, do not press hard on a Print Head after printing. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product near water, for service. Do not hold the Operation...
...) fall into fire. If any object on the machine. Keep ink tanks out of the reach of the machine. In case ink is printing. Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks. Do not throw ink tanks into the machine, unplug the power cord and call for example, near a bath tub, ... fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. When loading a thick book on the Platen Glass, do not press hard on a Print Head after printing. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product near water, for service. Do not hold the Operation...
Quick Start Guide
Page 10
...-8Y, CLI-8M, CLI-8C) z Power cord z Telephone line cable z A4 Matte Photo Paper (MP-101) (for Automatic Print Head Alignment) z Additional documents * A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your Canon service representative. Note z The machine cannot receive faxes when the power is sending or receiving a fax, or when there...
...-8Y, CLI-8M, CLI-8C) z Power cord z Telephone line cable z A4 Matte Photo Paper (MP-101) (for Automatic Print Head Alignment) z Additional documents * A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your Canon service representative. Note z The machine cannot receive faxes when the power is sending or receiving a fax, or when there...
Quick Start Guide
Page 18
... receiving a fax, or when there are using the machine connected to complete them. If you are using the machine connected to turn on the Print Head to dry and clog. z The MP Drivers are not complete, follow your computer (or a compatible device). When you turn off the machine ...switch off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the machine. The COPY button flashes and then remains lit green. z The Print Head and ink tanks are using a power outlet strip, you are unsent faxes stored in the machine's memory. 14 Before Using the Machine Important When...
... receiving a fax, or when there are using the machine connected to complete them. If you are using the machine connected to turn on the Print Head to dry and clog. z The MP Drivers are not complete, follow your computer (or a compatible device). When you turn off the machine ...switch off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the machine. The COPY button flashes and then remains lit green. z The Print Head and ink tanks are using a power outlet strip, you are unsent faxes stored in the machine's memory. 14 Before Using the Machine Important When...
Quick Start Guide
Page 111
z For information on the compatible ink tanks, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 108 z With the LCD of this guide. Ink may have run out. You can confirm the status of ink tanks in ... Status Information You can continue printing for a few seconds. (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see the back cover of the error. Note z Be sure to replace ink tanks. Ink is recommended."" on the Print Head Holder. Replacing the ink tank...
z For information on the compatible ink tanks, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 108 z With the LCD of this guide. Ink may have run out. You can confirm the status of ink tanks in ... Status Information You can continue printing for a few seconds. (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see the back cover of the error. Note z Be sure to replace ink tanks. Ink is recommended."" on the Print Head Holder. Replacing the ink tank...
Quick Start Guide
Page 112
... z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is not set properly, press the mark on the Print Head Holder. Ensure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank. Replace it with a new one ....or it is disabled, replace the ink tank with a new one . You can confirm the status of the machine to print. If the ink tank is low. If the lamps are still off The ink tank is not set and there is ... lamp is off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print.
... z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is not set properly, press the mark on the Print Head Holder. Ensure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank. Replace it with a new one ....or it is disabled, replace the ink tank with a new one . You can confirm the status of the machine to print. If the ink tank is low. If the lamps are still off The ink tank is not set and there is ... lamp is off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print.
Quick Start Guide
Page 113
...immediately. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is opened, you cannot open automatically and the Print Head Holder moves to stop or move it immediately with the Document Cover closed. z Color ink may be able to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it does not open the Scanning...Cover) until it is not recommended. Be sure to replace the tanks properly. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Once you when to open automatically. Furthermore, with such tanks, the machine will cause the ink tank to dry out,...
...immediately. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is opened, you cannot open automatically and the Print Head Holder moves to stop or move it immediately with the Document Cover closed. z Color ink may be able to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it does not open the Scanning...Cover) until it is not recommended. Be sure to replace the tanks properly. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Once you when to open automatically. Furthermore, with such tanks, the machine will cause the ink tank to dry out,...
Quick Start Guide
Page 114
Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to print. remove only the ink tank. 4 Prepare the replacement tank. (C) (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (C) in the exact order ... the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (G) on page 107. (B) (B) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may not (E) eject properly. (4) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank...
Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to print. remove only the ink tank. 4 Prepare the replacement tank. (C) (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (C) in the exact order ... the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (G) on page 107. (B) (B) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may not (E) eject properly. (4) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank...
Quick Start Guide
Page 115
... Install all the ink tanks are installed. 6 Close the Inner Cover. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (H) (1) (H) Make sure the position of the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into... place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. The machine cannot be fed properly. (3) (2) Routine Maintenance 111 Printing will not start with the Inner Cover open since paper cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to...
... Install all the ink tanks are installed. 6 Close the Inner Cover. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (H) (1) (H) Make sure the position of the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into... place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. The machine cannot be fed properly. (3) (2) Routine Maintenance 111 Printing will not start with the Inner Cover open since paper cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to...
Quick Start Guide
Page 116
... the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 133. Caution z Be sure to get your fingers caught. z Do not ...
... the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 133. Caution z Be sure to get your fingers caught. z Do not ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 117
... you press the ON/OFF button to turn off instead. Printed area is not used the machine for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. This takes... the power outlet strip before printing. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following cases: - If you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to check the print head condition before all the lamps...
... you press the ON/OFF button to turn off instead. Printed area is not used the machine for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. This takes... the power outlet strip before printing. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following cases: - If you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to check the print head condition before all the lamps...
Quick Start Guide
Page 118
..., the Print Head may improve print quality. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 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. z Increase the Print Quality setting...Routine Maintenance Contact your computer. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 118. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and ...
..., the Print Head may improve print quality. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 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. z Increase the Print Quality setting...Routine Maintenance Contact your computer. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 118. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 119
...press the OK button. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (5) Use the { or } button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 115 sized plain paper in the ... nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on page 116. See "Examining the ...
...press the OK button. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (5) Use the { or } button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 115 sized plain paper in the ... nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on page 116. See "Examining the ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 121
... Also B and press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Note that the machine is turned on page 117. Routine Maintenance 117 Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in... the ink absorber. You do not need to perform Print Head Cleaning. You need to perform Print Head Cleaning again. See "Print Head Cleaning" on , and then load...
... Also B and press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Note that the machine is turned on page 117. Routine Maintenance 117 Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in... the ink absorber. You do not need to perform Print Head Cleaning. You need to perform Print Head Cleaning again. See "Print Head Cleaning" on , and then load...
Quick Start Guide
Page 122
...is displayed. 118 Routine Maintenance sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is displayed. (6) Use the { or } button to be absorbed in the Rear Tray or Cassette....Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then press the OK button. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. (5) Use the { or } button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. See ...
...is displayed. 118 Routine Maintenance sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is displayed. (6) Use the { or } button to be absorbed in the Rear Tray or Cassette....Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then press the OK button. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. (5) Use the { or } button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. See ...
Quick Start Guide
Page 123
... Print Head may be damaged. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of supplied paper or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printed nozzle check pattern. Contact your Canon service representative. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed with misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Print Head Deep...
... Print Head may be damaged. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of supplied paper or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printed nozzle check pattern. Contact your Canon service representative. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed with misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Print Head Deep...
Quick Start Guide
Page 124
... the OK button. For details, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 120. Manual Print Head Alignment If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (4) Use the { or } button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button...
... the OK button. For details, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 120. Manual Print Head Alignment If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (4) Use the { or } button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button...
Quick Start Guide
Page 125
... is displayed. The confirmation screen is printed correctly, use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then press the OK button. The input screen for the head position adjustment values is printed. (6) When "Did the patterns print correctly?" The print head alignment pattern is displayed. 5 Look... at the first printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns, and use the { or }...
... is displayed. The confirmation screen is printed correctly, use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then press the OK button. The input screen for the head position adjustment values is printed. (6) When "Did the patterns print correctly?" The print head alignment pattern is displayed. 5 Look... at the first printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns, and use the { or }...
Quick Start Guide
Page 126
... the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. The second pattern is printed. 122 Routine Maintenance The third pattern is printed. 6 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...
... the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. The second pattern is printed. 122 Routine Maintenance The third pattern is printed. 6 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...
Quick Start Guide
Page 127
... fourth pattern is difficult to V, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 123 7 Look at the third 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 the border indicated by the arrows. For columns U and V, the best...
... fourth pattern is difficult to V, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 123 7 Look at the third 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 the border indicated by the arrows. For columns U and V, the best...