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... and Document Cover 156 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 157 Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning 158 Changing the Machine Settings 160 Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer 161 Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer 129 Registering a Changed Printing Profile 163 Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used 165 Managing the Printer Power 166 Reducing the Printer Noise 168 Changing the Printer Operation Mode 170 Changing the Machine Settings Using the Operation Panel 171 About Quiet setting 172 Turning on/off the Machine Automatically 173 Using the Machine...
... and Document Cover 156 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 157 Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning 158 Changing the Machine Settings 160 Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer 161 Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer 129 Registering a Changed Printing Profile 163 Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used 165 Managing the Printer Power 166 Reducing the Printer Noise 168 Changing the Printer Operation Mode 170 Changing the Machine Settings Using the Operation Panel 171 About Quiet setting 172 Turning on/off the Machine Automatically 173 Using the Machine...
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... the Printer Driver 263 Adjusting Color Balance 264 Adjusting Brightness 266 Adjusting Intensity 268 Adjusting Contrast 270 Overview of the Printer Driver 272 Canon IJ Printer Driver 273 How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window 274 Page Setup Dialog 275 Print Dialog 276 Quality & Media 278 Color Options 280 Margin 282 Canon IJ Printer Utility 283 Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility 285 Maintenance of this Printer 286 Display the Printing Status Screen 287 Deleting the Undesired Print Job 289 Instructions for Use (Printer Driver 290 Updating the Printer Driver...
... the Printer Driver 263 Adjusting Color Balance 264 Adjusting Brightness 266 Adjusting Intensity 268 Adjusting Contrast 270 Overview of the Printer Driver 272 Canon IJ Printer Driver 273 How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window 274 Page Setup Dialog 275 Print Dialog 276 Quality & Media 278 Color Options 280 Margin 282 Canon IJ Printer Utility 283 Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility 285 Maintenance of this Printer 286 Display the Printing Status Screen 287 Deleting the Undesired Print Job 289 Instructions for Use (Printer Driver 290 Updating the Printer Driver...
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... Scan Properly with Installation/Downloading 459 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 460 Uninstalling IJ Network Tool 461 About Errors/Messages Displayed 462 If an Error Occurs 463 A Message Is Displayed 466 Error Message Appears on the Computer Monitor 452 Problems with the Machine 453 The Machine Cannot Be Powered On 454 The Machine Turns Off Unintentionally 455 Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly 456 Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection 457 FINE Cartridge...
... Scan Properly with Installation/Downloading 459 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 460 Uninstalling IJ Network Tool 461 About Errors/Messages Displayed 462 If an Error Occurs 463 A Message Is Displayed 466 Error Message Appears on the Computer Monitor 452 Problems with the Machine 453 The Machine Cannot Be Powered On 454 The Machine Turns Off Unintentionally 455 Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly 456 Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection 457 FINE Cartridge...
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...-size, the print data is turned on the printer in advance. 1. For information about the supported paper sizes, go to the Online Manual home page, and refer to the "Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing" for printing with Google Cloud Print again. • For print settings: • If you select the media type other than plain paper or if you select the paper size other external device by using Google Cloud Print, load paper into the printer...
...-size, the print data is turned on the printer in advance. 1. For information about the supported paper sizes, go to the Online Manual home page, and refer to the "Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing" for printing with Google Cloud Print again. • For print settings: • If you select the media type other than plain paper or if you select the paper size other external device by using Google Cloud Print, load paper into the printer...
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... update the firmware and check version information. Security Allows you to Google Cloud Print or delete the printer. Important • For the initial Password, see "About the Administrator Password." IJ Cloud Printing Center setup Allows you to register this printer to set the Administrator's password and Operation restrictions for the machine. Manual (Online) This function displays the Online Manual. 76 Utilities This function allows you to the ink purchase site or support page, and use Web Services...
... update the firmware and check version information. Security Allows you to Google Cloud Print or delete the printer. Important • For the initial Password, see "About the Administrator Password." IJ Cloud Printing Center setup Allows you to register this printer to set the Administrator's password and Operation restrictions for the machine. Manual (Online) This function displays the Online Manual. 76 Utilities This function allows you to the ink purchase site or support page, and use Web Services...
User Manual
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All the machine settings are initialized. The administrator password specified by IJ Network Tool reverts to the instructions on . 2. Initializing the Machine Settings You can initialize the machine settings. To use the printer over network, perform setup according to the default setting. Note • You cannot initialize the current position of the print head. 177 Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 21 times. 3. Release the Stop button. Follow the procedure...
All the machine settings are initialized. The administrator password specified by IJ Network Tool reverts to the instructions on . 2. Initializing the Machine Settings You can initialize the machine settings. To use the printer over network, perform setup according to the default setting. Note • You cannot initialize the current position of the print head. 177 Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 21 times. 3. Release the Stop button. Follow the procedure...
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... setup IPv6 IP address Auto setup Set printer name* XXXXXXXXXXXX Enable/disable IPv6 Enable Enable/disable WSD (WSD settings) Enable Timeout setting (WSD settings) 1 minute Enable/disable Bonjour (Bonjour settings) Enable Service name (Bonjour settings) Canon MG2900 series LPR protocol setting Enable PictBridge communication Enable Wireless LAN DRX Enable (* The default value in this item varies by the machine.) Default Values of the Access Point Mode Item The default SSID (access point name) XXXXXX-MG2900series Security setting WPA2-PSK (AES) Password Serial number...
... setup IPv6 IP address Auto setup Set printer name* XXXXXXXXXXXX Enable/disable IPv6 Enable Enable/disable WSD (WSD settings) Enable Timeout setting (WSD settings) 1 minute Enable/disable Bonjour (Bonjour settings) Enable Service name (Bonjour settings) Canon MG2900 series LPR protocol setting Enable PictBridge communication Enable Wireless LAN DRX Enable (* The default value in this item varies by the machine.) Default Values of the Access Point Mode Item The default SSID (access point name) XXXXXX-MG2900series Security setting WPA2-PSK (AES) Password Serial number...
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... change the network settings using IJ Network Tool with USB connection after initializing the LAN settings. Setting Initialization Initialize Reverts all network settings on our website. 1. The Setting Initialization screen is complete. Performing initialization when connected over network, perform setup according to the instructions on the machine, and printing or scanning operation from the Settings menu. 1. To change the network settings of the printer. Click OK when initialization is displayed. Select Maintenance... Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine...
... change the network settings using IJ Network Tool with USB connection after initializing the LAN settings. Setting Initialization Initialize Reverts all network settings on our website. 1. The Setting Initialization screen is complete. Performing initialization when connected over network, perform setup according to the instructions on the machine, and printing or scanning operation from the Settings menu. 1. To change the network settings of the printer. Click OK when initialization is displayed. Select Maintenance... Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine...
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... and Use of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of copyright owner 229 When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction. • Paper money • Money orders • Certificates of deposit • Postage stamps (canceled or uncanceled) • Identifying badges or insignias • Selective service or draft papers • Checks or drafts issued by...
... and Use of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of copyright owner 229 When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction. • Paper money • Money orders • Certificates of deposit • Postage stamps (canceled or uncanceled) • Identifying badges or insignias • Selective service or draft papers • Checks or drafts issued by...
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...Setup: WPS (Push button configuration/PIN code method) WCN (WCN-NET) Cableless setup Other Features: Administration password Minimum System Requirements Conform to the operating system's requirements when higher than those given here. 231 Copy Specifications Multiple copy max. 21 pages Scan Specifications Scanner driver Maximum scanning size Scanning resolution Gradation (Input / Output) Windows: TWAIN 1.9 Specification, WIA Mac...: 16 bit/8 bit Color: 48 bit/24 bit (RGB each 16 bit/8 bit) Network Specifications Communication protocol Wireless LAN TCP/IP Supported Standards: IEEE802.11n /...
...Setup: WPS (Push button configuration/PIN code method) WCN (WCN-NET) Cableless setup Other Features: Administration password Minimum System Requirements Conform to the operating system's requirements when higher than those given here. 231 Copy Specifications Multiple copy max. 21 pages Scan Specifications Scanner driver Maximum scanning size Scanning resolution Gradation (Input / Output) Windows: TWAIN 1.9 Specification, WIA Mac...: 16 bit/8 bit Color: 48 bit/24 bit (RGB each 16 bit/8 bit) Network Specifications Communication protocol Wireless LAN TCP/IP Supported Standards: IEEE802.11n /...
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... the printer driver. Ink Level Information Check the remaining ink levels. Quiet Settings You can choose one of the print head nozzle and to display the most recent settings specified on the items selected, the computer communicates with the printer to communicate with the Canon IJ Printer Utility You can switch between pages in Canon IJ Printer Utility by the pop-up clogged print head nozzle. Cleaning Clean the printer to perform printer maintenance or change the settings...
... the printer driver. Ink Level Information Check the remaining ink levels. Quiet Settings You can choose one of the print head nozzle and to display the most recent settings specified on the items selected, the computer communicates with the printer to communicate with the Canon IJ Printer Utility You can switch between pages in Canon IJ Printer Utility by the pop-up clogged print head nozzle. Cleaning Clean the printer to perform printer maintenance or change the settings...
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You can download the printer driver for your responsibility. Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver By updating the printer driver to the latest version of the printer driver, unresolved problems may be solved. Related Topics Before Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver 292 Important • You can access our website and download the latest printer driver for free, but any Internet access charges incurred are your model.
You can download the printer driver for your responsibility. Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver By updating the printer driver to the latest version of the printer driver, unresolved problems may be solved. Related Topics Before Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver 292 Important • You can access our website and download the latest printer driver for free, but any Internet access charges incurred are your model.
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... in the Settings (General Settings) dialog, select an item with Network Communication" for scanning or printing over the network if Bonjour is disabled. You can select one scanner or printer per model. Scanners The Bonjour service names of the scanners or printers that appears to the right of the Online Manual. 364 Network Selection Screen You can select the scanners or printers to be used for your model from Scanners. Instructions Opens this guide. Note...
... in the Settings (General Settings) dialog, select an item with Network Communication" for scanning or printing over the network if Bonjour is disabled. You can select one scanner or printer per model. Scanners The Bonjour service names of the scanners or printers that appears to the right of the Online Manual. 364 Network Selection Screen You can select the scanners or printers to be used for your model from Scanners. Instructions Opens this guide. Note...
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... prompts to install the downloaded scanner driver. 1. If an authentication screen appears, enter the administrator's name and password, then click Install Software. 4. Complete the installation. In that case, select Quit Installer from USB connection to "Network Scan Settings" for free; Double-click the downloaded disk image file. Double-click the ".pkg" file in the decompressed disk. Installation starts. 3. Refer to network connection. however, Internet connection fees apply. The file is decompressed and the disk is installed. If you...
... prompts to install the downloaded scanner driver. 1. If an authentication screen appears, enter the administrator's name and password, then click Install Software. 4. Complete the installation. In that case, select Quit Installer from USB connection to "Network Scan Settings" for free; Double-click the downloaded disk image file. Double-click the ".pkg" file in the decompressed disk. Installation starts. 3. Refer to network connection. however, Internet connection fees apply. The file is decompressed and the disk is installed. If you...
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... for the machine. Check3 Is the machine selected to always allow access. Check12 When the machine is enabled and the machine can be used as a destination for the machine as an access point. Check2 Is the access point mode disabled? The access point mode is connected to the LAN side (same network segment). Press and hold the Stop button until the POWER lamp flashes 3 times. 5. The Wi-Fi lamp lights up. 4. Check5 Make sure...
... for the machine. Check3 Is the machine selected to always allow access. Check12 When the machine is enabled and the machine can be used as a destination for the machine as an access point. Check2 Is the access point mode disabled? The access point mode is connected to the LAN side (same network segment). Press and hold the Stop button until the POWER lamp flashes 3 times. 5. The Wi-Fi lamp lights up. 4. Check5 Make sure...
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... not set to 5 devices using the same frequency bandwidth as possible. Cannot Print or Scan from our website. Note • To check the MAC address or the IP address of the computer, see Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of radio wave interference in your access point or contact its manufacturer. Check7 Make sure that the network settings of the computer are not installed, install them...
... not set to 5 devices using the same frequency bandwidth as possible. Cannot Print or Scan from our website. Note • To check the MAC address or the IP address of the computer, see Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of radio wave interference in your access point or contact its manufacturer. Check7 Make sure that the network settings of the computer are not installed, install them...
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... Color button. Connecting the Machine to search for wireless communication. Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Check6 Make sure that the network settings in the machine are correct. Adjust the location of the access point. Release the Stop button. 3. Check3 When the machine is connected to the computer temporarily using IJ Network Tool, click Update to the Computer Using a USB Cable Check4 Make sure that the machine setup is disabled. Check5 When using a USB cable, make sure that the machine is generally poor. Check8 Make...
... Color button. Connecting the Machine to search for wireless communication. Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Check6 Make sure that the network settings in the machine are correct. Adjust the location of the access point. Release the Stop button. 3. Check3 When the machine is connected to the computer temporarily using IJ Network Tool, click Update to the Computer Using a USB Cable Check4 Make sure that the machine setup is disabled. Check5 When using a USB cable, make sure that the machine is generally poor. Check8 Make...
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... print jobs, delete them. Check3 Is the access point mode enabled? Replace the USB cable and try printing again. Note • To make the machine the one selected by default, select the machine for details. • There could also be used over LAN, make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in, then press the ON button to turn the machine on. Printing Does Not Start Check1 Make sure that the power...
... print jobs, delete them. Check3 Is the access point mode enabled? Replace the USB cable and try printing again. Note • To make the machine the one selected by default, select the machine for details. • There could also be used over LAN, make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in, then press the ON button to turn the machine on. Printing Does Not Start Check1 Make sure that the power...
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... ejected correctly. Then install the FINE cartridges again. Replace the FINE cartridge. Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges. After confirming that the paper is not installed securely, ink may have run out. Check3 When a FINE cartridge runs out of such paper may cause unclear prints or prints with the paper for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning. • If the...
... ejected correctly. Then install the FINE cartridges again. Replace the FINE cartridge. Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges. After confirming that the paper is not installed securely, ink may have run out. Check3 When a FINE cartridge runs out of such paper may cause unclear prints or prints with the paper for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning. • If the...
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.... Replace the FINE cartridge. Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges. Refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning. • If the Nozzle Check Pattern is not printed correctly: After performing the Print Head Cleaning, print the Nozzle Check Pattern and examine the pattern. • If the problem is installed properly, close the cover. Color control settings...
.... Replace the FINE cartridge. Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges. Refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning. • If the Nozzle Check Pattern is not printed correctly: After performing the Print Head Cleaning, print the Nozzle Check Pattern and examine the pattern. • If the problem is installed properly, close the cover. Color control settings...
