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...Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera 61 Printing Photographs Directly From A PictBridge-Compliant Device ...........61 Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" Compatible Digital Camera 65 8 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device..........66 Performing Infrared Communication 68 Performing Bluetooth... Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 85 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 86 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 90 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 91 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 92 Cleaning Your Machine 94 11 Troubleshooting 98 An Error Message Is Displayed ...
...Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera 61 Printing Photographs Directly From A PictBridge-Compliant Device ...........61 Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" Compatible Digital Camera 65 8 Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device..........66 Performing Infrared Communication 68 Performing Bluetooth... Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 85 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 86 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 90 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 91 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 92 Cleaning Your Machine 94 11 Troubleshooting 98 An Error Message Is Displayed ...
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Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this product and consult your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other equipment. Also do not allow metal objects such as it may result in burns or ..., stable, vibration-free surface that is not protected, and you are high-voltage components inside the machine. Do not place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is very humid or dusty, in a location with high-voltage parts inside the machine. If you may damage the machine, or cause a fire or electrical...
Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this product and consult your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other equipment. Also do not allow metal objects such as it may result in burns or ..., stable, vibration-free surface that is not protected, and you are high-voltage components inside the machine. Do not place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is very humid or dusty, in a location with high-voltage parts inside the machine. If you may damage the machine, or cause a fire or electrical...
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... came with the cap that the area around the power outlet is damaged or frayed. However, if the machine is unplugged during printing, the FINE Cartridge is as follows: 110-127 V AC, 50/60 Hz or 200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (depending on page 98. These devices generate electrical noise...
... came with the cap that the area around the power outlet is damaged or frayed. However, if the machine is unplugged during printing, the FINE Cartridge is as follows: 110-127 V AC, 50/60 Hz or 200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (depending on page 98. These devices generate electrical noise...
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...your hands into contact with internal electrical components, the machine may result in fire or electrical shock. Do not insert your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. When storing or transporting the machine, do not touch the electrical contacts of the machine. Doing so may leak out ...and stain clothing or the surrounding area. They will be careful not to get ink on top of the FINE Cartridge. Do not subject ...
...your hands into contact with internal electrical components, the machine may result in fire or electrical shock. Do not insert your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. When storing or transporting the machine, do not touch the electrical contacts of the machine. Doing so may leak out ...and stain clothing or the surrounding area. They will be careful not to get ink on top of the FINE Cartridge. Do not subject ...
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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. 8
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. 8
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... (14) (15) (16) (18) (17) (19) (20) (12) FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges here. (13) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. FINE Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB... cable. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning to change or check the settings of the printing paper. For details, contact your local Canon ...
... (14) (15) (16) (18) (17) (19) (20) (12) FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges here. (13) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. FINE Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB... cable. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning to change or check the settings of the printing paper. For details, contact your local Canon ...
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...If the machine is not operated 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 ink during the cleaning process. You cannot change the period before disconnecting the power cord.... This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of the FINE Cartridge.(See page 90) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to turn the machine ON and OFF. We recommend turning OFF the power with the cap...
...If the machine is not operated 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 ink during the cleaning process. You cannot change the period before disconnecting the power cord.... This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of the FINE Cartridge.(See page 90) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to turn the machine ON and OFF. We recommend turning OFF the power with the cap...
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... Black (Standard) and CL-41 Color (Standard) are also compatible with this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of the FINE Cartridges is turned ON, and then open the Scanning Unit. Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place. 76 Routine ...is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning, one . The machine will not print properly if the wrong FINE Cartridge is used, or installed incorrectly. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with a new one of ink, replace it using the following steps...
... Black (Standard) and CL-41 Color (Standard) are also compatible with this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of the FINE Cartridges is turned ON, and then open the Scanning Unit. Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place. 76 Routine ...is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning, one . The machine will not print properly if the wrong FINE Cartridge is used, or installed incorrectly. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with a new one of ink, replace it using the following steps...
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Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 77 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. 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. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 77 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area.
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...remove the Protective Tape. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE Cartridge or its nozzles. z Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your hands dirty or staining the surrounding work... (1) (2) (1) Gold terminal (2) Nozzle 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. Black FINE Cartridges should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridges 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 . Important z Do not reattach the Protective Tape ...
...remove the Protective Tape. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE Cartridge or its nozzles. z Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your hands dirty or staining the surrounding work... (1) (2) (1) Gold terminal (2) Nozzle 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. Black FINE Cartridges should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridges 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 . Important z Do not reattach the Protective Tape ...
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.... Do not leave with a new one immediately. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. If you use up all the ink in the machine). 5 Close the Scanning Unit. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to clogged FINE Cartridge nozzles. Lift the Scanning Unit slightly to put the Scanning Unit Support back to...
.... Do not leave with a new one immediately. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. If you use up all the ink in the machine). 5 Close the Scanning Unit. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to clogged FINE Cartridge nozzles. Lift the Scanning Unit slightly to put the Scanning Unit Support back to...
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z Press [Stop/Reset] to cancel the current print job. If you continue to print with an empty FINE Cartridge, the ink level on the LCD will be displayed correctly. 80 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite... not resume if any of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled. * If you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge. z Press [OK] to resume printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . Knowing When To Replace A FINE Cartridge It is important to identify the empty Cartridge using the LCD and replace it will...
z Press [Stop/Reset] to cancel the current print job. If you continue to print with an empty FINE Cartridge, the ink level on the LCD will be displayed correctly. 80 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite... not resume if any of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled. * If you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge. z Press [OK] to resume printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . Knowing When To Replace A FINE Cartridge It is important to identify the empty Cartridge using the LCD and replace it will...
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... 99. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible. Note When Low Ink is Detected The amount of remaining ink is displayed on the LCD, a FINE Cartridge error has occurred and the machine cannot continue to print. If an error message is displayed at 4 levels on the machine's LCD and 2 levels on...
... 99. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible. Note When Low Ink is Detected The amount of remaining ink is displayed on the LCD, a FINE Cartridge error has occurred and the machine cannot continue to print. If an error message is displayed at 4 levels on the machine's LCD and 2 levels on...
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...automatically during printing. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. mark is the ink counter calculating the a remaining level of ink and advising you have a new FINE Cartridge. 82 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 ...printing. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] 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 the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" z When the "!"
...automatically during printing. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. mark is the ink counter calculating the a remaining level of ink and advising you have a new FINE Cartridge. 82 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 ...printing. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] 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 the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" z When the "!"
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... [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Setting] to printing with new one. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]). 2. Choose [Ink Cartridge Setting] from [Name] in the [Media Type].... the name of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of your machine from [Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. However the same printing quality...
... [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Setting] to printing with new one. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]). 2. Choose [Ink Cartridge Setting] from [Name] in the [Media Type].... the name of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of your machine from [Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. However the same printing quality...
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...cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. When you try printing when "?" If 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 an ...old FINE Cartridge, the "?" z When the "?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. However, the error detection function is disabled after the...
...cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. When you try printing when "?" If 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 an ...old FINE Cartridge, the "?" z When the "?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. However, the error detection function is disabled after the...
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... below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 76 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when...the printer driver for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 90 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 91 If the problem still persists after performing FINE...
... below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 76 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when...the printer driver for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 90 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 91 If the problem still persists after performing FINE...
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... screen. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK]. The setting screen for the selected item is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to determine whether the ink is displayed. 86 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Printing The Nozzle Check...
... screen. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK]. The setting screen for the selected item is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to determine whether the ink is displayed. 86 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Printing The Nozzle Check...
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Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. The screen returns to the Maintenance screen. 88 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the machine. (A) z If the lines are broken (1), or white lines (2) are present in the pattern (A), replace the relevant ink tank. (See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 76.) (1) (2) z There are no white stripes./All patterns are printed normally. (1) Select and press [OK].
Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. The screen returns to the Maintenance screen. 88 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the machine. (A) z If the lines are broken (1), or white lines (2) are present in the pattern (A), replace the relevant ink tank. (See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 76.) (1) (2) z There are no white stripes./All patterns are printed normally. (1) Select and press [OK].
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z A white stripe exists on any of the printed patterns. (1) Select and press [OK]. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 89 The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select and press [OK] to start FINE Cartridge Cleaning.
z A white stripe exists on any of the printed patterns. (1) Select and press [OK]. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 89 The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select and press [OK] to start FINE Cartridge Cleaning.