Easy Setup Instructions
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... Cartridges. IMPORTANT Do not connect the USB cable until it stops. 2 Load the paper with the print side face up. • Ensure the paper stack does not exceed the Load Limit Mark (A). 3 Pinch and adjust the Paper Guide (3) to the left. See the reverse side of this sheet for purchasing the Canon PIXMA MP180.../MP160. The cartridge moves to the width of their respective owners. QT5-0542-V01 xxxxxxx ©...
... Cartridges. IMPORTANT Do not connect the USB cable until it stops. 2 Load the paper with the print side face up. • Ensure the paper stack does not exceed the Load Limit Mark (A). 3 Pinch and adjust the Paper Guide (3) to the left. See the reverse side of this sheet for purchasing the Canon PIXMA MP180.../MP160. The cartridge moves to the width of their respective owners. QT5-0542-V01 xxxxxxx ©...
Easy Setup Instructions
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...), click Custom Install and follow the instructions on the country of the software. The serial number is located inside the machine. (See "Install the FINE Cartridge." For details, see the User's Guide. Go to Step 3. 1 Select the language to , restart your place of the machine. Click Step 3: Install the software. 1 Click... with the Operation Panel of residence and CD-ROM and then click [Next]. The serial number is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." If the printer is connected. Select your computer.
...), click Custom Install and follow the instructions on the country of the software. The serial number is located inside the machine. (See "Install the FINE Cartridge." For details, see the User's Guide. Go to Step 3. 1 Select the language to , restart your place of the machine. Click Step 3: Install the software. 1 Click... with the Operation Panel of residence and CD-ROM and then click [Next]. The serial number is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." If the printer is connected. Select your computer.
User's Guide
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Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of shooting is a standard for 5 years after production has stopped. All statements, technical information and... cameras and printers. has determined that it will be understood to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. Disclaimer Canon Inc. This machine supports Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Trademark Notices • Windows...
Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of shooting is a standard for 5 years after production has stopped. All statements, technical information and... cameras and printers. has determined that it will be understood to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. Disclaimer Canon Inc. This machine supports Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Trademark Notices • Windows...
User's Guide
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LIMITED WARRANTY (USA Only 118 Users In Canada 121 Customer Technical Supports 121 Index 122 2 Only 117 Canon U.S.A., INC. Table of Contents Safety Precautions 3 Reading The Document 8 Symbols Used In This Guide 8 Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images ... 48 4 Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card (MP180 49 Setting Up The Card Slot As The Memory Card Drive Of The Computer...49 5 Printing From Your Computer 51 Printing With Windows 51 9 Routine Maintenance 67 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 67 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 75 Printing...
LIMITED WARRANTY (USA Only 118 Users In Canada 121 Customer Technical Supports 121 Index 122 2 Only 117 Canon U.S.A., INC. Table of Contents Safety Precautions 3 Reading The Document 8 Symbols Used In This Guide 8 Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images ... 48 4 Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card (MP180 49 Setting Up The Card Slot As The Memory Card Drive Of The Computer...49 5 Printing From Your Computer 51 Printing With Windows 51 9 Routine Maintenance 67 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 67 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 75 Printing...
User's Guide
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... may result in a location with the inside the machine. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other equipment. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. If you may result in a location that the Alarm Lamp has shut off. Place the machine on page 108. To avoid the... risk of the machine. Do not place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is strong enough to print later. There are dropped or spilled in...
... may result in a location with the inside the machine. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other equipment. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. If you may result in a location that the Alarm Lamp has shut off. Place the machine on page 108. To avoid the... risk of the machine. Do not place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is strong enough to print later. There are dropped or spilled in...
User's Guide
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... machine in fire or electrical shock. This may result in the following conditions: z When the power cord or plug is as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is kept clear at least five seconds before you purchased the machine as it may cause electric leakage or damage to rain or water. The...
... machine in fire or electrical shock. This may result in the following conditions: z When the power cord or plug is as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is kept clear at least five seconds before you purchased the machine as it may cause electric leakage or damage to rain or water. The...
User's Guide
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.... Do not subject the machine to leak out. 6 Do not insert your hand. This may result in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge. If such objects come into the machine while it is printing. If ink gets on its side, or turn OFF the power immediately by the... the machine, carry the machine at both ends. A distinct change in burns or electrical shock. Parts inside the machine, turn it on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. When storing or transporting the machine, do so may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
.... Do not subject the machine to leak out. 6 Do not insert your hand. This may result in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge. If such objects come into the machine while it is printing. If ink gets on its side, or turn OFF the power immediately by the... the machine, carry the machine at both ends. A distinct change in burns or electrical shock. Parts inside the machine, turn it on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. When storing or transporting the machine, do so may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
User's Guide
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Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children.
Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children.
User's Guide
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...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. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning to the computer... the right) and Black (on the left). (12) Scanning Unit Used to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of Card Slot. (14) Access Lamp (MP180) Lights when a memory card is inserted into these slots for the media being opened. (16) Paper Thickness Lever...
...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. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning to the computer... the right) and Black (on the left). (12) Scanning Unit Used to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of Card Slot. (14) Access Lamp (MP180) Lights when a memory card is inserted into these slots for the media being opened. (16) Paper Thickness Lever...
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 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (...
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 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (...
User's Guide
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Important z Always press [ON/OFF] before disconnecting the power cord. In the same way that the tip of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 78) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to produce highdefinition prints. Note z The power cannot be turned OFF with the cap in the...Before Printing Chapter 1 z If the machine is covered 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 [ON/OFF] while the machine is closed. Periodically printing or ...
Important z Always press [ON/OFF] before disconnecting the power cord. In the same way that the tip of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 78) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to produce highdefinition prints. Note z The power cannot be turned OFF with the cap in the...Before Printing Chapter 1 z If the machine is covered 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 [ON/OFF] while the machine is closed. Periodically printing or ...
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 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
User's Guide
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...67 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 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 . The machine will not print properly if the wrong FINE Cartridge is used, or installed incorrectly. Pull the Scanning Unit ...
...67 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 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 . The machine will not print properly if the wrong FINE Cartridge is used, or installed incorrectly. Pull the Scanning Unit ...
User's Guide
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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 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area.
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 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area.
User's Guide
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...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. Important z Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you touch the terminals. (1) (2) (1) Gold terminal (2) Nozzle 4... Insert the new FINE Cartridge. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 69 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge. * (1) * To the Cartridge Holder. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it...
...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. Important z Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you touch the terminals. (1) (2) (1) Gold terminal (2) Nozzle 4... Insert the new FINE Cartridge. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 69 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge. * (1) * To the Cartridge Holder. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it...
User's Guide
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...up all the ink in the machine). z Replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the FINE Cartridge position is necessary to clogged FINE Cartridge nozzles. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that...Cartridge Holder moves to exchange the FINE Cartridge will be inaccurate. Do not leave with the FINE Cartridge that you note the date that the FINE Cartridge was installed in the FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one immediately. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon...
...up all the ink in the machine). z Replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the FINE Cartridge position is necessary to clogged FINE Cartridge nozzles. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that...Cartridge Holder moves to exchange the FINE Cartridge will be inaccurate. Do not leave with the FINE Cartridge that you note the date that the FINE Cartridge was installed in the FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one immediately. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon...
User's Guide
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... the Scanning Unit is closed. Printing will display the ink level for a few seconds. z Press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) to print with an empty FINE Cartridge, the ink level will be detected correctly. Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to...* If you continue printing with all the FINE Cartridges installed. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 71 Knowing When To Replace A FINE Cartridge It is important to print. When printing is Empty appears on the LCD (MP180) / and appear alternately on the LCD (MP180) / the Black/Color Ink Lamp lights (MP160...
... the Scanning Unit is closed. Printing will display the ink level for a few seconds. z Press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) to print with an empty FINE Cartridge, the ink level will be detected correctly. Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to...* If you continue printing with all the FINE Cartridges installed. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 71 Knowing When To Replace A FINE Cartridge It is important to print. When printing is Empty appears on the LCD (MP180) / and appear alternately on the LCD (MP180) / the Black/Color Ink Lamp lights (MP160...
User's Guide
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...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. z When the "!" What Is A Low Ink Warning? Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from ...the pop-up menu. The Low Ink Warning is low. In this instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts the remaining level of ink during...
...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. z When the "!" What Is A Low Ink Warning? Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from ...the pop-up menu. The Low Ink Warning is low. In this instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts the remaining level of ink during...
User's Guide
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..., compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with both cartridges. 1. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Settings]. 3. Choose [Ink Cartridge Settings] from [Name] in [Media Type]. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] ... box. 2. Double-click the model name from the pull down menu. 5. Choose the name of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with new one. The [Black only] setting can print with either the Color or Black FINE...
..., compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with both cartridges. 1. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Settings]. 3. Choose [Ink Cartridge Settings] from [Name] in [Media Type]. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] ... box. 2. Double-click the model name from the pull down menu. 5. Choose the name of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with new one. The [Black only] setting can print with either the Color or Black FINE...
User's Guide
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... case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. When you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 mark appears..., the following message appears and printing stops. mark appears on the Low Ink Warning If you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on. In this case, the remaining level ...
... case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. When you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 mark appears..., the following message appears and printing stops. mark appears on the Low Ink Warning If you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on. In this case, the remaining level ...