MP150 Easy Setup Instructions
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... these Easy Setup Instructions before referring to register the product. © 2005 Canon Inc. Remove the protective tape. 3 Insert the FINE Cartridges. The cartridge moves to change without notice. IMPORTANT Wait until after the software is complete; If you for purchasing the Canon PIXMA MP170/MP150. IMPORTANT (US only) • Write down into place. You will...
... these Easy Setup Instructions before referring to register the product. © 2005 Canon Inc. Remove the protective tape. 3 Insert the FINE Cartridges. The cartridge moves to change without notice. IMPORTANT Wait until after the software is complete; If you for purchasing the Canon PIXMA MP170/MP150. IMPORTANT (US only) • Write down into place. You will...
MP150 Easy Setup Instructions
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...ensure product support. IMPORTANT If the following screen appears, the USB cable is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." Click US only • When the Registration window appears, follow the on uninstallation, see the guides for the Administrator. 2 ...v.10.2.x) icon. Select Easy Install in the [Printer List], the printer driver is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." This sheet explains Easy Install only. For instructions on -screen instructions to ensure product support. Disconnect the USB cable. 3. Go to Step...
...ensure product support. IMPORTANT If the following screen appears, the USB cable is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." Click US only • When the Registration window appears, follow the on uninstallation, see the guides for the Administrator. 2 ...v.10.2.x) icon. Select Easy Install in the [Printer List], the printer driver is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." This sheet explains Easy Install only. For instructions on -screen instructions to ensure product support. Disconnect the USB cable. 3. Go to Step...
MP170 User's Guide
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... Camera 60 Printing Photographs Directly From A PictBridge-Compliant Device ...........60 Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" Compatible Digital Camera 64 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP170 65 Changing The Settings 65 PRINT SETTINGS 65 PICTBRIDGE SET 66 OTHERS 66 RESTORE DEFAULT 67 SAVE...When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 76 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 77 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 79 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 79 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 80 Cleaning Your Machine 82 10 Troubleshooting 86 An Error Message Is Displayed On The ...
... Camera 60 Printing Photographs Directly From A PictBridge-Compliant Device ...........60 Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" Compatible Digital Camera 64 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP170 65 Changing The Settings 65 PRINT SETTINGS 65 PICTBRIDGE SET 66 OTHERS 66 RESTORE DEFAULT 67 SAVE...When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 76 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 77 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 79 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 79 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 80 Cleaning Your Machine 82 10 Troubleshooting 86 An Error Message Is Displayed On The ...
MP170 User's Guide
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Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in fire or electrical shock. Incorrect maintenance procedures may result in this product and consult your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other equipment. If these items are high-voltage components inside the machine. Then contact... install the machine near to press [ON/OFF] and confirm that is on a thick rug or carpet. Do not place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is not protected, and you pull the power plug out of machine to support its weight.
Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in fire or electrical shock. Incorrect maintenance procedures may result in this product and consult your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other equipment. If these items are high-voltage components inside the machine. Then contact... install the machine near to press [ON/OFF] and confirm that is on a thick rug or carpet. Do not place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is not protected, and you pull the power plug out of machine to support its weight.
MP170 User's Guide
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... V AC, 50/60 Hz or 200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (depending on page 86. Never use an extension cord as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is damaged or frayed. Whenever you turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord from drying. Using a different power cord may cause electric leakage...
... V AC, 50/60 Hz or 200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (depending on page 86. Never use an extension cord as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is damaged or frayed. Whenever you turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord from drying. Using a different power cord may cause electric leakage...
MP170 User's Guide
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...by pressing the [ON/ OFF], and disconnect the power cord. After printing, do not tilt it, stand it on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. This can damage the machine's components. Before moving the machine, turn the machine upside down. A distinct change in running ... internal electrical components, the machine may short-circuit, resulting in electrical shock. Do not place the following objects on top of the FINE Cartridge. Then, contact your hands or clothing, wash them soon in performance may result in personal injury. Do not place heavy objects on top...
...by pressing the [ON/ OFF], and disconnect the power cord. After printing, do not tilt it, stand it on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. This can damage the machine's components. Before moving the machine, turn the machine upside down. A distinct change in running ... internal electrical components, the machine may short-circuit, resulting in electrical shock. Do not place the following objects on top of the FINE Cartridge. Then, contact your hands or clothing, wash them soon in performance may result in personal injury. Do not place heavy objects on top...
MP170 User's Guide
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Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
MP170 User's Guide
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...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 (MP170) Lights when a memory card is inserted into these slots for the media being opened. (16) Paper Thickness ... (12) Scanning Unit Used to the computer. This lamp flashes while the machine is printing from or scanning to scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP170) Insert a memory card or card adapter containing a memory card into the Card Slots. Chapter 1 Before Printing 11 z Rear view and interior (10) (11...
...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 (MP170) Lights when a memory card is inserted into these slots for the media being opened. (16) Paper Thickness ... (12) Scanning Unit Used to the computer. This lamp flashes while the machine is printing from or scanning to scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP170) Insert a memory card or card adapter containing a memory card into the Card Slots. Chapter 1 Before Printing 11 z Rear view and interior (10) (11...
MP170 User's Guide
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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 the settings selected. Chapter 1 Before Printing 13 To use ...
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 the settings selected. Chapter 1 Before Printing 13 To use ...
MP170 User's Guide
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... the Document Cover is not used for an extended period of time, we recommend making black & white and color prints/copies or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning about once every month to prevent degradation of a felt-tip or marker pen will naturally dry out over time and become clogged. This... out. Turning The Machine ON/OFF 1 Press [ON/OFF] to prevent this kind of ink during the cleaning process. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in place, the nozzles might become unusable even with the cap in the machine. Note z The power cannot be turned...
... the Document Cover is not used for an extended period of time, we recommend making black & white and color prints/copies or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning about once every month to prevent degradation of a felt-tip or marker pen will naturally dry out over time and become clogged. This... out. Turning The Machine ON/OFF 1 Press [ON/OFF] to prevent this kind of ink during the cleaning process. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in place, the nozzles might become unusable even with the cap in the machine. Note z The power cannot be turned...
MP170 User's Guide
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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 Chapter 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP170) 67
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 Chapter 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP170) 67
MP170 User's Guide
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... there is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning, one . 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 ...68 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of the FINE Cartridges is used, or installed incorrectly. The...
... there is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning, one . 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 ...68 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of the FINE Cartridges is used, or installed incorrectly. The...
MP170 User's Guide
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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) Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 69 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) Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 69 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.
MP170 User's Guide
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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). (1) (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge on a slight tilt. (2) Push the FINE Cartridge up until it . z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch...
... 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). (1) (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge on a slight tilt. (2) Push the FINE Cartridge up until it . z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch...
MP170 User's Guide
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... be inaccurate. Then close the Scanning Unit. Replenishing ink only is specified. If you use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Furthermore, the Low Ink Warning dialog box which is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 71 z To maintain optimal print quality, use (We recommend that you note the date that you...
... be inaccurate. Then close the Scanning Unit. Replenishing ink only is specified. If you use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Furthermore, the Low Ink Warning dialog box which is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 71 z To maintain optimal print quality, use (We recommend that you note the date that you...
MP170 User's Guide
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... appear alternately on page 87. 72 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 z Press [OK] (MP170) / [Black] or [Color] (MP150) to cancel the current print job. z With MP170, you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z If an error message is finished, replace the FINE Cartridge immediately. Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient...
... appear alternately on page 87. 72 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 z Press [OK] (MP170) / [Black] or [Color] (MP150) to cancel the current print job. z With MP170, you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z If an error message is finished, replace the FINE Cartridge immediately. Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient...
MP170 User's Guide
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... instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts the remaining level of the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. mark is the ink counter calculating the remaining level of ink and advising you have a new FINE Cartridge. The ink counter assumes the ...ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are ...
... instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts the remaining level of the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. mark is the ink counter calculating the remaining level of ink and advising you have a new FINE Cartridge. The ink counter assumes the ...ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are ...
MP170 User's Guide
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...Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. The [Black only] setting can print with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Setting]. 3. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Choose the name of your machine from the pull down menu... click [Utility]. 3. However the same printing quality cannot be expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with both cartridges. 1. If you can be enabled. Double-click the model name from [Name] in [Media Type]. Select [Color only] when the...
...Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. The [Black only] setting can print with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Setting]. 3. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Choose the name of your machine from the pull down menu... click [Utility]. 3. However the same printing quality cannot be expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with both cartridges. 1. If you can be enabled. Double-click the model name from [Name] in [Media Type]. Select [Color only] when the...
MP170 User's Guide
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...OR OR In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. 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 try printing when "?"... is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75 z When the "?" mark appears on . If you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. icon appears for the FINE...
...OR OR In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. 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 try printing when "?"... is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75 z When the "?" mark appears on . If you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. icon appears for the FINE...
MP170 User's Guide
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..." on page 79 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 79 If the problem still persists after performing FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 80. 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on...
..." on page 79 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 79 If the problem still persists after performing FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 80. 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on...