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By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for energy efficiency. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. No part of this publication may be an easy-to-use guide to an Exif Print-compliant digital camera, the ..."Exif Print"). All rights reserved. Specifications are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 has determined that it will be transmitted or copied in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and ...
By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for energy efficiency. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. No part of this publication may be an easy-to-use guide to an Exif Print-compliant digital camera, the ..."Exif Print"). All rights reserved. Specifications are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 has determined that it will be transmitted or copied in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and ...
User's Guide
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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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...OFF the power and unplug the power cord immediately with fluorescent lighting. The machine contains high-voltage components. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. This could cause a fire. 4 There are no user serviceable parts inside of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp ... to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC) and humidity of 10% to come inside of the machine, see "Appendix" on , the FINE Cartridge is very humid or dusty, in this guide. If these items are looking inside the machine. Do not install the machine in burns or electrical...
...OFF the power and unplug the power cord immediately with fluorescent lighting. The machine contains high-voltage components. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. This could cause a fire. 4 There are no user serviceable parts inside of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp ... to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC) and humidity of 10% to come inside of the machine, see "Appendix" on , the FINE Cartridge is very humid or dusty, in this guide. If these items are looking inside the machine. Do not install the machine in burns or electrical...
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... generate electrical noise which may interfere with the machine. z If liquid has spilled into the same circuit as appliances such as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is kept clear at least five seconds before you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. z If the machine has been exposed to press...
... generate electrical noise which may interfere with the machine. z If liquid has spilled into the same circuit as appliances such as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is kept clear at least five seconds before you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. z If the machine has been exposed to press...
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... hot water, the ink may result in damage and require extensive repair by the instructions in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge. Do not subject the machine to scan thick books. Do not touch the high-voltage electrical parts as glasses, vases, or pot plants... your hands into contact with internal electrical components, the machine may result in burns or electrical shock. Do not insert your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not press down . Parts inside the machine, turn it is printing. This may result in injury. If such ...
... hot water, the ink may result in damage and require extensive repair by the instructions in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge. Do not subject the machine to scan thick books. Do not touch the high-voltage electrical parts as glasses, vases, or pot plants... your hands into contact with internal electrical components, the machine may result in burns or electrical shock. Do not insert your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not press down . Parts inside the machine, turn it is printing. This may result in injury. If such ...
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FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. 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. Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
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... z Rear view and interior (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. Move the lever to the correct position for the media being used...scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP180) Insert a memory card or card adapter containing a memory card into the Card Slots. FINE Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB cable. The machine is in two types, Color ...
... z Rear view and interior (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. Move the lever to the correct position for the media being used...scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP180) Insert a memory card or card adapter containing a memory card into the Card Slots. FINE Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB cable. The machine is in two types, Color ...
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... black & white copying. 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 a computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or...
... black & white copying. 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 a computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or...
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...marker pen will naturally dry out over time and become clogged. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in order to produce highdefinition prints. This ensures the FINE Cartridge is not used for an extended period of time, we recommend making black & white and ...to turn the machine ON and OFF. Important z Always press [ON/OFF] before disconnecting the power cord. Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to prevent it from drying out. This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the ...
...marker pen will naturally dry out over time and become clogged. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in order to produce highdefinition prints. This ensures the FINE Cartridge is not used for an extended period of time, we recommend making black & white and ...to turn the machine ON and OFF. Important z Always press [ON/OFF] before disconnecting the power cord. Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to prevent it from drying out. This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the ...
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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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... carefully. Black: PG-40 Black Color: CL-41 Color The FINE Cartridge PG-50 Black (High Yield) and CL-51 Color (High Yield) are also compatible with a new one of the FINE Cartridges is used, or installed incorrectly. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 67 Pull the...down into place. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge 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 . Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance Replacing A FINE Cartridge If there is no improvement with the ...
... carefully. Black: PG-40 Black Color: CL-41 Color The FINE Cartridge PG-50 Black (High Yield) and CL-51 Color (High Yield) are also compatible with a new one of the FINE Cartridges is used, or installed incorrectly. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 67 Pull the...down into place. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge 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 . Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance Replacing A FINE Cartridge If there is no improvement with the ...
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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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...Protective Tape once you have removed it. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE Cartridge or its nozzles. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it clicks 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 . z Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your hands dirty or staining the surrounding work area once...
...Protective Tape once you have removed it. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE Cartridge or its nozzles. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it clicks 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 . z Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your hands dirty or staining the surrounding work area once...
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... back to its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the FINE Cartridge position is also not recommended. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 79. Replenishing ink only is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. Do not leave with...note the date that has previously been removed, the machine may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed during Cartridge cleaning, which advises when to maintain the machine's capabilities. 70 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Important z To maintain optimal print quality,...
... back to its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the FINE Cartridge position is also not recommended. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 79. Replenishing ink only is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. Do not leave with...note the date that has previously been removed, the machine may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed during Cartridge cleaning, which advises when to maintain the machine's capabilities. 70 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Important z To maintain optimal print quality,...
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...page 86. z Press [Stop/Reset] to press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with an empty FINE Cartridge. If you continue to resume printing with all the FINE Cartridges installed. Ex: COPY MODE BLK COL (1) (1) Indicates the remaining ink volume at four different levels. z When... for a few seconds. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 71 z When Ink is finished, replace the FINE Cartridge immediately. z Press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) to print with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to cancel the current...
...page 86. z Press [Stop/Reset] to press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with an empty FINE Cartridge. If you continue to resume printing with all the FINE Cartridges installed. Ex: COPY MODE BLK COL (1) (1) Indicates the remaining ink volume at four different levels. z When... for a few seconds. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 71 z When Ink is finished, replace the FINE Cartridge immediately. z Press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) to print with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to cancel the current...
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...level of ink cannot be detected appears. The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu.... Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. z When the "!" The Low Ink Warning is low. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then ...
...level of ink cannot be detected appears. The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu.... Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. z When the "!" The Low Ink Warning is low. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then ...
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... out of Color ink, and then click the [Apply] button. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. Choose the name of your machine from [Name] in [...Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. However the same printing quality cannot be enabled. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 Choose [Ink Cartridge Settings] from the pull down menu. 5. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing ...
... out of Color ink, and then click the [Apply] button. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. Choose the name of your machine from [Name] in [...Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. However the same printing quality cannot be enabled. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 Choose [Ink Cartridge Settings] from the pull down menu. 5. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing ...
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... error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. In this case, the remaining level of printing. If you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. z When the "?" We recommend that you try printing when "?" ...the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 When 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 install...
... error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. In this case, the remaining level of printing. If you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. z When the "?" We recommend that you try printing when "?" ...the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 When 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 install...
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...Driver Guide. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 67 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the FINE Cartridge position. When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE... Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67. Follow the procedures below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles....
...Driver Guide. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 67 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the FINE Cartridge position. When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE... Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67. Follow the procedures below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles....
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... pattern, see page 77. 1 Load A4- Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Menu] repeatedly until appears. 3 Press [Black] or [Color]. Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern...
... pattern, see page 77. 1 Load A4- Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Menu] repeatedly until appears. 3 Press [Black] or [Color]. Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern...