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... to your Canon MP180/MP160. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of SD Association. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. has reviewed this publication may be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. No...MultiMediaCard Association. • xD-Picture Card is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Disclaimer Canon Inc. This machine supports Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Trademark Notices • Windows is a registered ...
... to your Canon MP180/MP160. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of SD Association. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. has reviewed this publication may be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. No...MultiMediaCard Association. • xD-Picture Card is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Disclaimer Canon Inc. This machine supports Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Trademark Notices • Windows is a registered ...
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... When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 75 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 76 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 78 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 78 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 79 Cleaning Your Machine 81 10 Troubleshooting 85 An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD/LED 86 Cannot See The Display On ... 108 Printing Area 108 Uninstalling The On-screen Manual 111 Transporting The Machine 112 Specifications 113 Regulatory Information 117 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only 117 Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY (USA Only 118 Users In Canada 121 Customer Technical Supports 121 Index 122 2
... When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 75 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 76 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 78 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 78 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 79 Cleaning Your Machine 81 10 Troubleshooting 85 An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD/LED 86 Cannot See The Display On ... 108 Printing Area 108 Uninstalling The On-screen Manual 111 Transporting The Machine 112 Specifications 113 Regulatory Information 117 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only 117 Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY (USA Only 118 Users In Canada 121 Customer Technical Supports 121 Index 122 2
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...Location You may result in burns or electrical shock. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other equipment. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. This could cause a fire. 4 If the machine topples over, it may cause the inside of 10% to support its... come inside the machine. To avoid the risk of the noise emitted by the fluorescent lighting. Do not place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from electric products equipped with objects, as speakers. Also do not allow metal objects such as a...
...Location You may result in burns or electrical shock. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other equipment. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. This could cause a fire. 4 If the machine topples over, it may cause the inside of 10% to support its... come inside the machine. To avoid the risk of the noise emitted by the fluorescent lighting. Do not place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from electric products equipped with objects, as speakers. Also do not allow metal objects such as a...
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... period such as an air conditioner, television, or copier. z If liquid has spilled into the same circuit as appliances such as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is damaged or frayed. z If the machine has been exposed to the machine. Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on local electrical requirements...
... period such as an air conditioner, television, or copier. z If liquid has spilled into the same circuit as appliances such as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is damaged or frayed. z If the machine has been exposed to the machine. Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on local electrical requirements...
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... the following objects on its side, or turn OFF the power immediately by the instructions in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge. When storing or transporting the machine, do not tilt it, stand it is printing. Do not place heavy objects on your local authorized... Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Doing so may topple over and result in personal injury. z Metal objects such as this may result in injury. After printing, ...
... the following objects on its side, or turn OFF the power immediately by the instructions in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge. When storing or transporting the machine, do not tilt it, stand it is printing. Do not place heavy objects on your local authorized... Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Doing so may topple over and result in personal injury. z Metal objects such as this may result in injury. After printing, ...
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Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children.
Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children.
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...machine. (18) USB Port Used to connect a computer to the machine when printing from or scanning images to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of Card Slot. (14) Access Lamp (MP180) Lights when a memory card is in two types, Color (on the right) ...(10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (16) (15) (17) (18) (10) FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges here. (11) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. FINE Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB...
...machine. (18) USB Port Used to connect a computer to the machine when printing from or scanning images to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of Card Slot. (14) Access Lamp (MP180) Lights when a memory card is in two types, Color (on the right) ...(10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (16) (15) (17) (18) (10) FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges here. (11) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. FINE Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB...
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... 1 Before Printing 13 Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (11) Black/Color Ink Lamp Lights when a Black/Color FINE Cartridge is enabled. (4) [SCAN] Button Opens the MP Navigator to scan a document to your computer according to standby mode. (10) [ON/OFF] Button Turns the machine...
... 1 Before Printing 13 Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (11) Black/Color Ink Lamp Lights when a Black/Color FINE Cartridge is enabled. (4) [SCAN] Button Opens the MP Navigator to scan a document to your computer according to standby mode. (10) [ON/OFF] Button Turns the machine...
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...to turn the machine ON and OFF. Important z Always press [ON/OFF] before disconnecting the power cord. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in place, the nozzles might become unusable even with [ON/OFF] while the machine is closed. Periodically printing or... performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to prevent this kind of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 78) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to prevent degradation of clogging. Note z The power cannot ...
...to turn the machine ON and OFF. Important z Always press [ON/OFF] before disconnecting the power cord. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in place, the nozzles might become unusable even with [ON/OFF] while the machine is closed. Periodically printing or... performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to prevent this kind of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 78) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to prevent degradation of clogging. Note z The power cannot ...
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RESTORE DEFAULT Changes the settings back to the default, except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the FINE Cartridge: YES/NO SAVE CONFGURATION Saves the current media settings for the size, type, quality, magnification, intensity and image optimize: YES/NO LOAD CONFGURATION Loads the saved media settings: YES/NO 66 Changing The Machine Settings (MP180) Chapter 8
RESTORE DEFAULT Changes the settings back to the default, except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the FINE Cartridge: YES/NO SAVE CONFGURATION Saves the current media settings for the size, type, quality, magnification, intensity and image optimize: YES/NO LOAD CONFGURATION Loads the saved media settings: YES/NO 66 Changing The Machine Settings (MP180) Chapter 8
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... (High Yield) are also compatible with this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning, one . The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with a new one of printing following steps. 1 Ensure that the machine...
... (High Yield) are also compatible with this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning, one . The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with a new one of printing following steps. 1 Ensure that the machine...
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Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) 68 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge.
Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) 68 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge.
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... you touch the terminals. (1) (2) (1) Gold terminal (2) Nozzle 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridge should go into the right holder (C). (2) (1) (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge on a slight tilt. (2) Push the FINE Cartridge up until it . The machine may not print out properly if you...
... you touch the terminals. (1) (2) (1) Gold terminal (2) Nozzle 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridge should go into the right holder (C). (2) (1) (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge on a slight tilt. (2) Push the FINE Cartridge up until it . The machine may not print out properly if you...
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... machine's capabilities. 70 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 If you use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. z Replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. Furthermore, the Low Ink Warning dialog box which is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. Color ink is consumed during Cartridge cleaning, which advises when to clogged FINE Cartridge nozzles. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend...
... machine's capabilities. 70 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 If you use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. z Replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. Furthermore, the Low Ink Warning dialog box which is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. Color ink is consumed during Cartridge cleaning, which advises when to clogged FINE Cartridge nozzles. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend...
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.... If you continue to print. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as the FINE Cartridge is replaced and the Scanning Unit is Empty appears on the LCD (MP180) / and appear alternately on the LED (MP160) when ink becomes empty during printing. Ex: COPY MODE BLK COL (1) (1) Indicates...page 75. z Press [Stop/Reset] to press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z Press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) to identify the empty Cartridge using the LCD/LED and replace it will resume as soon as possible. Printing does not resume if...
.... If you continue to print. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as the FINE Cartridge is replaced and the Scanning Unit is Empty appears on the LCD (MP180) / and appear alternately on the LED (MP160) when ink becomes empty during printing. Ex: COPY MODE BLK COL (1) (1) Indicates...page 75. z Press [Stop/Reset] to press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z Press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) to identify the empty Cartridge using the LCD/LED and replace it will resume as soon as possible. Printing does not resume if...
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... of ink cannot be detected appears. In this instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is the ink counter calculating the remaining level of ink during printing. It also appears automatically during printing. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from ...the pop-up menu. The Low Ink Warning is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink and advising you have a new...
... of ink cannot be detected appears. In this instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is the ink counter calculating the remaining level of ink during printing. It also appears automatically during printing. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from ...the pop-up menu. The Low Ink Warning is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink and advising you have a new...
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...Name] in [Media Type]. The [Black only] setting can print with new one. If you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be expected, compared to [Both ... Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. However the same printing quality cannot be enabled. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can be used when you select [Plain Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3.
...Name] in [Media Type]. The [Black only] setting can print with new one. If you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be expected, compared to [Both ... Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. However the same printing quality cannot be enabled. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can be used when you select [Plain Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3.
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mark appears on . If you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" We recommend that you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the Low Ink Warning If you try printing when "?" ... disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 In this case, the remaining level of printing. When you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. z When the "?" icon appears for the FINE...
mark appears on . If you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" We recommend that you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the Low Ink Warning If you try printing when "?" ... disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 In this case, the remaining level of printing. When you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. z When the "?" icon appears for the FINE...
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... Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem still persists after performing FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 79. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. See the Printer Driver Guide. Follow the... Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the FINE Cartridge position. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on ...
... Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem still persists after performing FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 79. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. See the Printer Driver Guide. Follow the... Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the FINE Cartridge position. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on ...
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Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. The machine prints a nozzle check pattern. 5 Confirm the nozzle check pattern. For details on confirming the nozzle check pattern, see page 77. 76 Routine ...
Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. The machine prints a nozzle check pattern. 5 Confirm the nozzle check pattern. For details on confirming the nozzle check pattern, see page 77. 76 Routine ...