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...supports Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). By connecting to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 Disclaimer Canon Inc. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. No part of this...products described. Specifications are available for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. has determined that it will be an easy-to-use guide to be understood to your Canon MP180/MP160. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to ...
...supports Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). By connecting to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 Disclaimer Canon Inc. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. No part of this...products described. Specifications are available for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. has determined that it will be an easy-to-use guide to be understood to your Canon MP180/MP160. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to ...
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... follow the guidelines and meet the requirements when loading paper 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. or 64 g/m2) Left [Plain Paper] Envelopes ...Approx. 10 envelopes Right [Envelope] Canon Genuine Media Canon recommends that you use with your machine. Chapter 1 Before Printing 17 Recommended Paper The following paper is recommended for use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality.
... follow the guidelines and meet the requirements when loading paper 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. or 64 g/m2) Left [Plain Paper] Envelopes ...Approx. 10 envelopes Right [Envelope] Canon Genuine Media Canon recommends that you use with your machine. Chapter 1 Before Printing 17 Recommended Paper The following paper is recommended for use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality.
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For details, refer to print. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select [Print] from the application software's [File] menu. The [Main] tab of machine to print documents as an example. The [Print] dialog ...
For details, refer to print. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select [Print] from the application software's [File] menu. The [Main] tab of machine to print documents as an example. The [Print] dialog ...
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.../Intensity] (2). The [Printing Preferences] screen is installed. 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...
.../Intensity] (2). The [Printing Preferences] screen is installed. 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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Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 53 6 Print the document. (1) Click [Print] or [OK] (1). To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon MP180 Printer] on the machine. Note (1) z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on the taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs. The machine starts printing. z Click [Cancel Printing] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing.
Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 53 6 Print the document. (1) Click [Print] or [OK] (1). To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon MP180 Printer] on the machine. Note (1) z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on the taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs. The machine starts printing. z Click [Cancel Printing] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing.
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...[Print Mode] (3). (1) (2) (3) Note z When you select the print mode appropriate to your document will look when printed. 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 ...the selected printing effects and how your document from the application software's [File] menu. 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...
...[Print Mode] (3). (1) (2) (3) Note z When you select the print mode appropriate to your document will look when printed. 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 ...the selected printing effects and how your document from the application software's [File] menu. 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...
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... Utility] (When using Mac OS X v.10.3.x or Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click [Stop Printing]). 56 Printing From Your Computer Chapter 5 To stop a job in the [Printer List] of the [Print Center]) displays a dialog that prompts you to confirm the status of your machine in progress, click [Hold]. 6 Print the document. (1) Click [...
... Utility] (When using Mac OS X v.10.3.x or Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click [Stop Printing]). 56 Printing From Your Computer Chapter 5 To stop a job in the [Printer List] of the [Print Center]) displays a dialog that prompts you to confirm the status of your machine in progress, click [Hold]. 6 Print the document. (1) Click [...
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Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. You should ensure you that the remaining level of ink cannot be detected appears. The Low Ink Warning is installed, a message ..., 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 ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new...
Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. You should ensure you that the remaining level of ink cannot be detected appears. The Low Ink Warning is installed, a message ..., 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 ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new...
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Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when ... [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. If you select [Plain Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs...cartridges. 1. The [Black only] setting can print with new one. Double-click the model name from the pull down menu. 5. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2.
Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when ... [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. If you select [Plain Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs...cartridges. 1. The [Black only] setting can print with new one. Double-click the model name from the pull down menu. 5. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2.
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...See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. See the Printer Driver Guide. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75 See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 79. Follow the procedures below to [High] for Windows..., or [Fine] for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. Adjusting the printer driver for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem persists after...
...See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. See the Printer Driver Guide. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75 See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 79. Follow the procedures below to [High] for Windows..., or [Fine] for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. Adjusting the printer driver for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem persists after...
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... PictBridge before connecting the device. If the machine is a possibility that you may be printed from the computer, not from the camera. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in order to continue printing in , and that the sheet is not finished yet, just press [OK] on the Platen Glass...FINE Cartridges are misaligned or the resulting output is full. If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the Printer Driver Guide. Message NO PHOTOS ON CARD LOAD PAPER PAPER JAMMED CHECK INK U041 CHECK INK U051 U052 U053 U059 CHECK INK U075 U076 REQ.
... PictBridge before connecting the device. If the machine is a possibility that you may be printed from the computer, not from the camera. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in order to continue printing in , and that the sheet is not finished yet, just press [OK] on the Platen Glass...FINE Cartridges are misaligned or the resulting output is full. If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the Printer Driver Guide. Message NO PHOTOS ON CARD LOAD PAPER PAPER JAMMED CHECK INK U041 CHECK INK U051 U052 U053 U059 CHECK INK U075 U076 REQ.
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... compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. Perform necessary operations according to contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 87 Message CHECK INK U140 CHECK PRINTER Action The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine. If lines are...may not be the compatible with the FINE Cartridge installed. Turn OFF the machine, and unplug the power cord of MP160. If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative. If printing is in and turn the machine back ON. Ink used for a while. and are...
... compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. Perform necessary operations according to contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 87 Message CHECK INK U140 CHECK PRINTER Action The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine. If lines are...may not be the compatible with the FINE Cartridge installed. Turn OFF the machine, and unplug the power cord of MP160. If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative. If printing is in and turn the machine back ON. Ink used for a while. and are...
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... and close the Scanning Unit. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 79. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Open the [Print] dialog box. 2. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 89 Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong...is not finished yet, just press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on page 76. When printing from a digital camera, on the Operation Panel, confirm that the (MP180) / paper type (MP160) selected matches the paper loaded. Print Quality is empty. Print the nozzle check pattern to ...
... and close the Scanning Unit. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 79. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 67. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Open the [Print] dialog box. 2. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 89 Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong...is not finished yet, just press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on page 76. When printing from a digital camera, on the Operation Panel, confirm that the (MP180) / paper type (MP160) selected matches the paper loaded. Print Quality is empty. Print the nozzle check pattern to ...
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Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Printer] menu. Select [Utilities] from within your application to have stopped. Double-click the name of time. Memory is selected. The machine has been printing... sets, printing may become extremely hot. Select [Cancel All Documents] in Macintosh for the deletion. 1. The print job is deleted. Double-click the [Printer Setup Utility] icon. Interrupt printing when appropriate, turn OFF the machine, and wait at least 15 minutes. Ensure that the page size setting matches the...
Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Printer] menu. Select [Utilities] from within your application to have stopped. Double-click the name of time. Memory is selected. The machine has been printing... sets, printing may become extremely hot. Select [Cancel All Documents] in Macintosh for the deletion. 1. The print job is deleted. Double-click the [Printer Setup Utility] icon. Interrupt printing when appropriate, turn OFF the machine, and wait at least 15 minutes. Ensure that the page size setting matches the...
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... increase the amount of the print data is dirty. the Platen Glass was printed from Instead, reprint the photograph directly from your machine. 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 81. See...
... increase the amount of the print data is dirty. the Platen Glass was printed from Instead, reprint the photograph directly from your machine. 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 81. See...
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... ensure that paper is too thin. Paper is compatible with a sheet of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from the pop-up the paper in the printer driver. (B) It is used. Action Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon genuine media to see if the paper you are printing on thick paper, set... the direction opposite to avoid damaging the surface. 2. Thick paper is recommended to the right. If all four corners or the printing surface of the printer driver, ensure that have a high color saturation.
... ensure that paper is too thin. Paper is compatible with a sheet of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from the pop-up the paper in the printer driver. (B) It is used. Action Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon genuine media to see if the paper you are printing on thick paper, set... the direction opposite to avoid damaging the surface. 2. Thick paper is recommended to the right. If all four corners or the printing surface of the printer driver, ensure that have a high color saturation.
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... The Digital Camera The following are the possible errors that may stop printing. z This section describes errors that you are using a non-Canon PictBridge compatible camera and not sure how to the machine, depending on the camera and their solution, also refer to eliminate them. *Hereafter...still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera. Error message on camera Printer in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the LCD of the camera. If the machine is connected to clear the error from a ...
... The Digital Camera The following are the possible errors that may stop printing. z This section describes errors that you are using a non-Canon PictBridge compatible camera and not sure how to the machine, depending on the camera and their solution, also refer to eliminate them. *Hereafter...still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera. Error message on camera Printer in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the LCD of the camera. If the machine is connected to clear the error from a ...
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No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge. If printing is replaced, you want to continue printing, press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with this machine. The machine has a built-in the display on the machine instead of the machine from the ... damaged if printing is nearly full. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. *1 To resume printing, you can press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on your camera to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge immediately after the...
No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge. If printing is replaced, you want to continue printing, press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with this machine. The machine has a built-in the display on the machine instead of the machine from the ... damaged if printing is nearly full. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. *1 To resume printing, you can press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on your camera to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge immediately after the...
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...-ROM icon. Click [Exit] on the screen that appears next. 4. Cannot Install The MP Driver Cause Reinstall the MP Driver. Click [Start Over] on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. Action Other applications (including anti-virus software) running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. Unable to start automatically when the... inserted into the drive. 1. Click [Cancel] on the [Installation Failure] screen. 3. Click [Start], select [My Computer] and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Contact a Canon service representative. 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 10
...-ROM icon. Click [Exit] on the screen that appears next. 4. Cannot Install The MP Driver Cause Reinstall the MP Driver. Click [Start Over] on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. Action Other applications (including anti-virus software) running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. Unable to start automatically when the... inserted into the drive. 1. Click [Cancel] on the [Installation Failure] screen. 3. Click [Start], select [My Computer] and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Contact a Canon service representative. 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 10
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... the Alarm lamp is on . If this error (Paper is not loaded) is on , an error may have been with the cable(s). Check the printer port settings. 1. Open the [File] menu and select [Properties]. 4. Click the [Ports] tab (or the [Details] tab) to the machine...Chapter 10 z There could also be displayed. 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 ready. Machine is not installed properly. MP Driver is not properly ...
... the Alarm lamp is on . If this error (Paper is not loaded) is on , an error may have been with the cable(s). Check the printer port settings. 1. Open the [File] menu and select [Properties]. 4. Click the [Ports] tab (or the [Details] tab) to the machine...Chapter 10 z There could also be displayed. 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 ready. Machine is not installed properly. MP Driver is not properly ...