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...nor should they are subject to be, representation or warranties concerning the products described. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of this manual and in order that... expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 has determined that this manual thoroughly in any form whatsoever without notice. has reviewed this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. This machine supports Exif...
...nor should they are subject to be, representation or warranties concerning the products described. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of this manual and in order that... expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 has determined that this manual thoroughly in any form whatsoever without notice. has reviewed this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. This machine supports Exif...
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...Paper] Envelopes 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] High Resolution...sheets will prevent them (up to 10) in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Paper Type Plain paper Load Limit Paper Thickness Printer Driver Setting Lever Position For [Media Type] Approx. 100 sheets (17 lb. Recommended Paper The following paper is recommended for use genuine...
...Paper] Envelopes 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] High Resolution...sheets will prevent them (up to 10) in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Paper Type Plain paper Load Limit Paper Thickness Printer Driver Setting Lever Position For [Media Type] Approx. 100 sheets (17 lb. Recommended Paper The following paper is recommended for use genuine...
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... [Main] tab of machine to use . Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer This chapter describes the basic printing procedure, taking the steps to print. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select [Print] from the application software's [File] menu. The [Print] dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that your machine is displayed. (1) (2) Chapter 5 Printing From...
... [Main] tab of machine to use . Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer This chapter describes the basic printing procedure, taking the steps to print. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select [Print] from the application software's [File] menu. The [Print] dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that your machine is displayed. (1) (2) Chapter 5 Printing From...
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..., see the On-screen Manual. (3) Click [OK] (3). z For details about other settings 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...
..., see the On-screen Manual. (3) Click [OK] (3). z For details about other settings 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...
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Note (1) z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing. z Click [Cancel Printing] on the machine. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 53 6 Print the document. (1) Click [Print] or [OK] (1). The machine starts printing. To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon MP180 Printer] on the taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs.
Note (1) z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing. z Click [Cancel Printing] on the machine. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 53 6 Print the document. (1) Click [Print] or [OK] (1). The machine starts printing. To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon MP180 Printer] on the taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs.
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z For details about other printer driver functions, click [?] to view the Printer Driver Guide. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 55 The [Print] dialog box opens. (2) Select [Quality & Media] from the pop-up menu (1). (3) Select the desired media... the characteristics of text. - [Detailed Setting]: Select to fine-tune the [Print Quality] and [Halftoning] setting. If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the Printer Driver Guide is not displayed even if [?] is clicked. 5 Specify the required settings. (1) Select [Print] from [Print Mode], the document will look when printed.
z For details about other printer driver functions, click [?] to view the Printer Driver Guide. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 55 The [Print] dialog box opens. (2) Select [Quality & Media] from the pop-up menu (1). (3) Select the desired media... the characteristics of text. - [Detailed Setting]: Select to fine-tune the [Print Quality] and [Halftoning] setting. If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the Printer Driver Guide is not displayed even if [?] is clicked. 5 Specify the required settings. (1) Select [Print] from [Print Mode], the document will look when printed.
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..., click [Stop Jobs] (when using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-clicking the name of your machine in the [Printer List] of the [Print Center]) displays a dialog that prompts you to confirm the status of the [Printer Setup Utility] (When using Mac OS X v.10.3.x or Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click [Stop Printing]). 56 Printing From... progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on the machine. z Double-clicking the name of your machine in progress, click [Hold]. To stop a job in the [Printer List] of the print job.
..., click [Stop Jobs] (when using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-clicking the name of your machine in the [Printer List] of the [Print Center]) displays a dialog that prompts you to confirm the status of the [Printer Setup Utility] (When using Mac OS X v.10.3.x or Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click [Stop Printing]). 56 Printing From... progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on the machine. z Double-clicking the name of your machine in progress, click [Hold]. To stop a job in the [Printer List] of the print job.
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...installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink during printing. Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. z When the "!" mark appears on the Low Ink Warning The ink level of ink. 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. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new ...
...installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink during printing. Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. z When the "!" mark appears on the Low Ink Warning The ink level of ink. 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. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new ...
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... out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you select... [Plain Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be expected...cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with new one. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink,...
... out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you select... [Plain Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be expected...cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with new one. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink,...
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... procedures below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. See the Printer Driver Guide. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67. Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem...
... procedures below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. See the Printer Driver Guide. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67. Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem...
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... a possibility that you can align the FINE Cartridge using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that the FINE Cartridges are filled in the Printer Driver Guide. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on the device or select Play mode manually after printing finishes. Press [OK] to the ... Printing will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be installed properly, or the Cartridge may also have to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in the machine correctly and then press [OK]. Contact the service center immediately. The FINE Cartridge may not be correctly detected....
... a possibility that you can align the FINE Cartridge using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that the FINE Cartridges are filled in the Printer Driver Guide. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on the device or select Play mode manually after printing finishes. Press [OK] to the ... Printing will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be installed properly, or the Cartridge may also have to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in the machine correctly and then press [OK]. Contact the service center immediately. The FINE Cartridge may not be correctly detected....
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...resulting output is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment. Canon recommends to the machine. Turn OFF the machine, and unplug the power cord of MP160. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. If lines are not installed in progress and you ...3 If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the appropriate positions. Message CHECK INK U140 CHECK PRINTER Action The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine. An error requiring servicing might have to continue printing, press [Black...
...resulting output is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment. Canon recommends to the machine. Turn OFF the machine, and unplug the power cord of MP160. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. If lines are not installed in progress and you ...3 If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the appropriate positions. Message CHECK INK U140 CHECK PRINTER Action The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine. An error requiring servicing might have to continue printing, press [Black...
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..." on page 67. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 17. Print Quality is not finished yet, just press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine to [High] in Windows, or [Fine] in each position. Media not loaded printside up menu, and then ensure that the correct FINE... in Macintosh. 1. If the paper stack exceeds the Load Limit Mark, or exceeds the capacity of the Auto Sheet Feeder, reduce the amount of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from a digital camera, on page 78. z ink supply is loaded with a new one as soon as possible after ...
..." on page 67. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 17. Print Quality is not finished yet, just press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine to [High] in Windows, or [Fine] in each position. Media not loaded printside up menu, and then ensure that the correct FINE... in Macintosh. 1. If the paper stack exceeds the Load Limit Mark, or exceeds the capacity of the Auto Sheet Feeder, reduce the amount of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from a digital camera, on page 78. z ink supply is loaded with a new one as soon as possible after ...
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...the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded. Do not under [Name] in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. The print job is any foreign matter. Increase available memory by closing any circumstances touch it matches the size...jobs are printing high-resolution documents such as photographs or illustrations. Wait until data is insufficient. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Printer] menu. If you are printing multiple sets, printing may solve the problem. If you are printing...
...the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded. Do not under [Name] in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. The print job is any foreign matter. Increase available memory by closing any circumstances touch it matches the size...jobs are printing high-resolution documents such as photographs or illustrations. Wait until data is insufficient. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Printer] menu. If you are printing multiple sets, printing may solve the problem. If you are printing...
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..." on page 81. on the LCD is EMF, follow the procedure below. 1. See "Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover" on page 15. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. The quality (image quality) displayed Set the image quality suitable for the document. (MP180) See "Adjusting Image Quality" on page 29. should...
..." on page 81. on the LCD is EMF, follow the procedure below. 1. See "Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover" on page 15. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. The quality (image quality) displayed Set the image quality suitable for the document. (MP180) See "Adjusting Image Quality" on page 29. should...
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... paper curl as follows. 1. This widens the gap between the FINE Cartridge and the paper. If all four corners or the printing surface of the printer driver, ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. See "Paper Types You Cannot Use" on thick paper, set the Paper Thickness Lever... Feeder. Slide the paper guides against the paper stack. Paper Curls/Ink Blots Cause Paper being used . Action Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon genuine media to avoid damaging the surface. 2. Paper is used is loaded correctly. Thick paper is loaded incorrectly.
... paper curl as follows. 1. This widens the gap between the FINE Cartridge and the paper. If all four corners or the printing surface of the printer driver, ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. See "Paper Types You Cannot Use" on thick paper, set the Paper Thickness Lever... Feeder. Slide the paper guides against the paper stack. Paper Curls/Ink Blots Cause Paper being used . Action Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon genuine media to avoid damaging the surface. 2. Paper is used is loaded correctly. Thick paper is loaded incorrectly.
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...If lines are using the correct type of paper. The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridgecompatible cameras. If the Paper Output Tray is warming up Action Photos are printed from the machine, see "An Error Message Is ...Displayed On The LCD/LED" on page 86. Error message on camera Printer in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine. Wait until warmup ends. z A communication time out occurs if printing takes a long time...
...If lines are using the correct type of paper. The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridgecompatible cameras. If the Paper Output Tray is warming up Action Photos are printed from the machine, see "An Error Message Is ...Displayed On The LCD/LED" on page 86. Error message on camera Printer in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine. Wait until warmup ends. z A communication time out occurs if printing takes a long time...
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... installed. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Then printing can press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine instead of the machine from the power supply. An error requiring servicing might have occurred. z Replace...absorber full Action This error message indicates that the ink absorber is replaced, you are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. Select Continue*1 in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition...and until the ink absorber is nearly full. No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge.
... installed. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Then printing can press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine instead of the machine from the power supply. An error requiring servicing might have occurred. z Replace...absorber full Action This error message indicates that the ink absorber is replaced, you are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. Select Continue*1 in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition...and until the ink absorber is nearly full. No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge.
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...when the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into the drive. 1. Click [Cancel] on the screen that appears next. 4. Click [Back] on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. Close all open the [My Computer] window and then doubleclick the CD-ROM icon. Restart the computer. 7. Click [Start],...Failure] screen. 3. Action Other applications (including anti-virus software) running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. Contact a Canon service representative. 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop, there is not displayed on your computer can ...
...when the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into the drive. 1. Click [Cancel] on the screen that appears next. 4. Click [Back] on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. Close all open the [My Computer] window and then doubleclick the CD-ROM icon. Restart the computer. 7. Click [Start],...Failure] screen. 3. Action Other applications (including anti-virus software) running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. Contact a Canon service representative. 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop, there is not displayed on your computer can ...
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... to confirm the port settings. For non-Windows XP, click [Start], select [Settings], and then [Printers]. 2. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon MP180/MP160) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon MP180/MP160) (where n is a number) is not loaded. z Disconnect the machine and reconnect it directly to...MP Driver. 104 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Click [Start] and select [Control Panel], [Printers and Other Hardware], and then [Printers and Faxes]. Uninstall then reinstall the MP Driver. 1. Check the printer port settings. 1. If the lamp on the Operation Panel is on the Operation ...
... to confirm the port settings. For non-Windows XP, click [Start], select [Settings], and then [Printers]. 2. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon MP180/MP160) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon MP180/MP160) (where n is a number) is not loaded. z Disconnect the machine and reconnect it directly to...MP Driver. 104 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Click [Start] and select [Control Panel], [Printers and Other Hardware], and then [Printers and Faxes]. Uninstall then reinstall the MP Driver. 1. Check the printer port settings. 1. If the lamp on the Operation Panel is on the Operation ...