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..., please visit our web site at www.canonesp.com. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to start ...is our helpful tech support web site. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is available at a very attractive...
..., please visit our web site at www.canonesp.com. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to start ...is our helpful tech support web site. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is available at a very attractive...
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... Sheet (MP180 95 An Unintended Language is Displayed on the LCD (MP180 95 Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera 96 Cannot Install The MP Driver 98 Cannot Connect To PC Properly 99 Problems With Scanning 100 An Error Message Appears On The Screen 103 Printing With Macintosh 54 6 Scanning Images... 11 Appendix 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.
... Sheet (MP180 95 An Unintended Language is Displayed on the LCD (MP180 95 Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera 96 Cannot Install The MP Driver 98 Cannot Connect To PC Properly 99 Problems With Scanning 100 An Error Message Appears On The Screen 103 Printing With Macintosh 54 6 Scanning Images... 11 Appendix 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.
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...Approx. 10 envelopes Right [Envelope] Canon Genuine Media Canon recommends that you use with your machine. Paper Type Model Load Limit Super White Paper SW-201 Approx. 100 sheets (Letter/A4) Paper Thickness Lever Position Left Printer Driver Setting For [Media Type] [Plain Paper] ...Chapter 1 Before Printing 17 Recommended Paper The following paper is recommended for use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality. Paper Type Plain paper Load Limit Paper Thickness Printer Driver Setting Lever Position For [Media Type] Approx. 100 sheets (17 lb. Please be...
...Approx. 10 envelopes Right [Envelope] Canon Genuine Media Canon recommends that you use with your machine. Paper Type Model Load Limit Super White Paper SW-201 Approx. 100 sheets (Letter/A4) Paper Thickness Lever Position Left Printer Driver Setting For [Media Type] [Plain Paper] ...Chapter 1 Before Printing 17 Recommended Paper The following paper is recommended for use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality. Paper Type Plain paper Load Limit Paper Thickness Printer Driver Setting Lever Position For [Media Type] Approx. 100 sheets (17 lb. Please be...
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... screen that allows you to select the type of media loaded in the machine (1). (2) Specify the print quality and other printer driver functions, click [Instructions] or [Help] to view the Printer Driver Guide. [Instructions] is only displayed when the On-screen Manual is closed. (1) (2) (3) Note z From the [Page Setup] tab, select the...
... screen that allows you to select the type of media loaded in the machine (1). (2) Specify the print quality and other printer driver functions, click [Instructions] or [Help] to view the Printer Driver Guide. [Instructions] is only displayed when the On-screen Manual is closed. (1) (2) (3) Note z From the [Page Setup] tab, select the...
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...print mode appropriate to your document from [Print Mode], the document will look when printed. If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the Printer Driver Guide is not displayed even if [?] is clicked. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 55 z For details about other printer... driver functions, click [?] to fine-tune the [Print Quality] and [Halftoning] setting. Some applications do not have selected. - [Printing a top-quality photo]: Select when printing ...
...print mode appropriate to your document from [Print Mode], the document will look when printed. If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the Printer Driver Guide is not displayed even if [?] is clicked. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 55 z For details about other printer... driver functions, click [?] to fine-tune the [Print Quality] and [Halftoning] setting. Some applications do not have selected. - [Printing a top-quality photo]: Select when printing ...
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...the machine into a computer, and save documents to text) Note z If you performed the [Custom Install] and only installed the MP Driver and MP Navigator, these application software were not installed and thus cannot be scanned meet the requirements for being set on using the supplied ...again to install them in JPEG, TIFF, PDF, or Bitmap format. Make sure your computer correctly? On the [Go] menu, select [Applications], [Canon Utilities], then double-click the [MP Navigator 3.0] icon to open the MP Navigator. Furthermore, you can launch the following application software from the MP ...
...the machine into a computer, and save documents to text) Note z If you performed the [Custom Install] and only installed the MP Driver and MP Navigator, these application software were not installed and thus cannot be scanned meet the requirements for being set on using the supplied ...again to install them in JPEG, TIFF, PDF, or Bitmap format. Make sure your computer correctly? On the [Go] menu, select [Applications], [Canon Utilities], then double-click the [MP Navigator 3.0] icon to open the MP Navigator. Furthermore, you can launch the following application software from the MP ...
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Follow the procedures below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. See the Printer Driver Guide. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge...Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 67. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75...
Follow the procedures below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. See the Printer Driver Guide. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge...Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 67. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75...
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...Paper Jams (See page 94) Cannot Print Properly From A Photo Index Sheet (MP180) (See page 95) An Unintended Language is Displayed on MP160 are collectively called "[OK]". Chapter 10 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting tips for your Windows operating system. The message may encounter when using the ...Color] buttons on the LCD (MP180) (See page 95) Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera (See page 96) Cannot Install The MP Driver (See page 98) Cannot Connect To PC Properly (See page 99) Problems With Scanning (See page 100) An Error Message Appears On The ...
...Paper Jams (See page 94) Cannot Print Properly From A Photo Index Sheet (MP180) (See page 95) An Unintended Language is Displayed on MP160 are collectively called "[OK]". Chapter 10 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting tips for your Windows operating system. The message may encounter when using the ...Color] buttons on the LCD (MP180) (See page 95) Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera (See page 96) Cannot Install The MP Driver (See page 98) Cannot Connect To PC Properly (See page 99) Problems With Scanning (See page 100) An Error Message Appears On The ...
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..., not from the camera. This FINE Cartridge may have previously been used, or the ink may also have run out. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in order to continue printing. z Photo data edited/processed on the device or select Play mode manually after printing finishes...manual supplied with this function, press [OK]. If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the Printer Driver Guide. Printing will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be possible once the ink absorber is almost full. Use a digital cameras...
..., not from the camera. This FINE Cartridge may have previously been used, or the ink may also have run out. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in order to continue printing. z Photo data edited/processed on the device or select Play mode manually after printing finishes...manual supplied with this function, press [OK]. If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the Printer Driver Guide. Printing will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be possible once the ink absorber is almost full. Use a digital cameras...
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... that your paper is inserted in Macintosh. 1. See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 67. The paper stack exceeds the capacity of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from a computer, check the following. If printing is not set the [Print Quality] setting to continue printing in... dialog box of the Auto Sheet Feeder. 1. Media not loaded printside up menu, and then ensure that the (MP180) / paper type (MP160) selected matches the paper loaded. Drag the [Print Quality] slide bar to check for uneven ink output. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 89 Incorrect paper type...
... that your paper is inserted in Macintosh. 1. See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 67. The paper stack exceeds the capacity of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from a computer, check the following. If printing is not set the [Print Quality] setting to continue printing in... dialog box of the Auto Sheet Feeder. 1. Media not loaded printside up menu, and then ensure that the (MP180) / paper type (MP160) selected matches the paper loaded. Drag the [Print Quality] slide bar to check for uneven ink output. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 89 Incorrect paper type...
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...insufficient. z Check [Page Size] on the [Page Setup] tab in the printer properties dialog box of the printer driver (Windows) or [Paper Size] in the [Page Setup] dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh) to ensure that it . It may become extremely hot. Delete an undesired print job, if there is ... machine, and wait at least 15 minutes. Ensure that the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the [Printer List]. 4. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Printer] menu. Note In Windows Me or Windows 98, click ...
...insufficient. z Check [Page Size] on the [Page Setup] tab in the printer properties dialog box of the printer driver (Windows) or [Paper Size] in the [Page Setup] dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh) to ensure that it . It may become extremely hot. Delete an undesired print job, if there is ... machine, and wait at least 15 minutes. Ensure that the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the [Printer List]. 4. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Printer] menu. Note In Windows Me or Windows 98, click ...
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...in the direction opposite to 0.2 in (B). (A) The media type is not selected correctly in the portrait orientation regardless of the print direction of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. Roll up (A), and... may not feed properly. Use the paper after correcting paper curl as per the figure below. (A) 3. Action Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon genuine media to see if the paper you are printing on thick paper, set the Paper Thickness Lever to avoid damaging the surface. 2. Media ...
...in the direction opposite to 0.2 in (B). (A) The media type is not selected correctly in the portrait orientation regardless of the print direction of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. Roll up (A), and... may not feed properly. Use the paper after correcting paper curl as per the figure below. (A) 3. Action Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon genuine media to see if the paper you are printing on thick paper, set the Paper Thickness Lever to avoid damaging the surface. 2. Media ...
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... computer. 7. Carefully follow the procedures described in the background. For non-Windows XP users, open software applications before reinstalling the MP Driver. Click [Start Over] on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed on your computer can... interfere with the CD-ROM. Contact a Canon service representative. 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Click [Cancel] on the [Installation Failure] screen. 3. Cannot Install The MP Driver Cause Reinstall the MP Driver. Click [Start], select [My Computer] and then double-click ...
... computer. 7. Carefully follow the procedures described in the background. For non-Windows XP users, open software applications before reinstalling the MP Driver. Click [Start Over] on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed on your computer can... interfere with the CD-ROM. Contact a Canon service representative. 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Click [Cancel] on the [Installation Failure] screen. 3. Cannot Install The MP Driver Cause Reinstall the MP Driver. Click [Start], select [My Computer] and then double-click ...
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... packaged with USB 2.0. z Your Computer supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Obtain the latest version of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver and install it on your sales or service representative. Make sure the CD-ROM is displayed when you have a defective Setup CD-ROM.... lower speed provided under USB 1.1. Be sure to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. Reinstall the MP Driver. Action If your computer. z The USB port on your Computer environment supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 99...
... packaged with USB 2.0. z Your Computer supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Obtain the latest version of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver and install it on your sales or service representative. Make sure the CD-ROM is displayed when you have a defective Setup CD-ROM.... lower speed provided under USB 1.1. Be sure to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. Reinstall the MP Driver. Action If your computer. z The USB port on your Computer environment supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 99...
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... USB Device Plugged Into Non-High-SPEED USB Hub" Cause You connect to a computer that the machine is identified. ScanGear Won't Start Cause Scanner driver (ScanGear) is not installed. z Reattaching the USB cable. It may not be selected. Select your machine following the directions in Scanning with USB 2.0. An error...
... USB Device Plugged Into Non-High-SPEED USB Hub" Cause You connect to a computer that the machine is identified. ScanGear Won't Start Cause Scanner driver (ScanGear) is not installed. z Reattaching the USB cable. It may not be selected. Select your machine following the directions in Scanning with USB 2.0. An error...
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... right in an application program supplied with MP Navigator Cause The original may not be . Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 103 With the image in the scanner driver and rescan. The preview image to the Scanning Guide. z It may not be set to run this program again. Scanned Image Is Not Displayed...
... right in an application program supplied with MP Navigator Cause The original may not be . Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 103 With the image in the scanner driver and rescan. The preview image to the Scanning Guide. z It may not be set to run this program again. Scanned Image Is Not Displayed...
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...Hardware], and then [Printers and Faxes]. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon MP180/MP160) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon MP180/MP160) (where n is a number) is not ready. Load paper and press [OK]. Uninstall then reinstall the MP Driver. 1. Follow the on the [Ports] tab (or the [Details] tab), or ...reinstall the MP Driver. If the port setting is off, turn the machine ON....
...Hardware], and then [Printers and Faxes]. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon MP180/MP160) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon MP180/MP160) (where n is a number) is not ready. Load paper and press [OK]. Uninstall then reinstall the MP Driver. 1. Follow the on the [Ports] tab (or the [Details] tab), or ...reinstall the MP Driver. If the port setting is off, turn the machine ON....
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Action The [Instructions] button on [Main] and [Maintenance] tabs. The [Instructions] button is displayed only on the printer driver screen is not displayed if the Onscreen Manual is not installed. For Windows Users Cause The [Instructions] button is not displayed on -screen manuals (instruction ... 10 Set the Setup CD-ROM in your computer and install the On-screen Manual. The Scanning Guide cannot The [?] button for displaying the scanner driver operating instruction is grayed out be displayed. when the on the printer...
Action The [Instructions] button on [Main] and [Maintenance] tabs. The [Instructions] button is displayed only on the printer driver screen is not displayed if the Onscreen Manual is not installed. For Windows Users Cause The [Instructions] button is not displayed on -screen manuals (instruction ... 10 Set the Setup CD-ROM in your computer and install the On-screen Manual. The Scanning Guide cannot The [?] button for displaying the scanner driver operating instruction is grayed out be displayed. when the on the printer...
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Note that this uninstall procedure will uninstall all guides. 1 Click [Start], select [All Programs] (or [Programs]), [Canon MP180 Manual/MP160 Manual] and [Uninstall]. 2 When the uninstall message appears, click [OK]. z Uninstall the Printer Driver Guide and Scanning Guide. When the message prompting you to restart your computer is displayed, click [OK] to uninstall the...
Note that this uninstall procedure will uninstall all guides. 1 Click [Start], select [All Programs] (or [Programs]), [Canon MP180 Manual/MP160 Manual] and [Uninstall]. 2 When the uninstall message appears, click [OK]. z Uninstall the Printer Driver Guide and Scanning Guide. When the message prompting you to restart your computer is displayed, click [OK] to uninstall the...
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...XP (SP1 or later)/Windows 2000 (SP4 or later) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver: USB 2.0 driver for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98: Approx. 550 MB z Canon IJ Status Monitor cannot be used under the environments below . z USB interface ...USB 1.1). *2 Microsoft's authorized drivers are available through Windows Update or Service Pack installation. Compatibility Scan Specifications TWAIN / WIA (Windows XP) Effective scanning width 216 mm / 8.5 inches Scanning resolution Optical resolution MP180: 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi optical MP160: 600 dpi x 1200 ...
...XP (SP1 or later)/Windows 2000 (SP4 or later) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver: USB 2.0 driver for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98: Approx. 550 MB z Canon IJ Status Monitor cannot be used under the environments below . z USB interface ...USB 1.1). *2 Microsoft's authorized drivers are available through Windows Update or Service Pack installation. Compatibility Scan Specifications TWAIN / WIA (Windows XP) Effective scanning width 216 mm / 8.5 inches Scanning resolution Optical resolution MP180: 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi optical MP160: 600 dpi x 1200 ...