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Specifications are subject to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are licensed to be transmitted or copied in any ... statements, technical information and recommendations in any form whatsoever without notice. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. No part of SD Association. • IrDA Feature Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data Association...is a standard for energy efficiency. All rights reserved. By connecting to your Canon MP460. Disclaimer Canon Inc. Copyright ©2006...
Specifications are subject to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are licensed to be transmitted or copied in any ... statements, technical information and recommendations in any form whatsoever without notice. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. No part of SD Association. • IrDA Feature Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data Association...is a standard for energy efficiency. All rights reserved. By connecting to your Canon MP460. Disclaimer Canon Inc. Copyright ©2006...
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... When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 84 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 85 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 89 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 90 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 91 Cleaning Your Machine 93 11 Troubleshooting 97 An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD 98 Cannot See The Display Properly On The LCD...
... When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 84 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 85 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 89 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 90 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 91 Cleaning Your Machine 93 11 Troubleshooting 97 An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD 98 Cannot See The Display Properly On The LCD...
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...Contact may result in this guide. If you pull the power plug out of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is on, the FINE Cartridge is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from electric products equipped with an ambient temperature range of 41°F to 95°F (5°C ...contact with objects, as speakers. Installing in such a location may result in a location with fluorescent lighting. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not use or store the machine outdoors. To ensure proper ventilation, make sure the machine is not protected, and you...
...Contact may result in this guide. If you pull the power plug out of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is on, the FINE Cartridge is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from electric products equipped with an ambient temperature range of 41°F to 95°F (5°C ...contact with objects, as speakers. Installing in such a location may result in a location with fluorescent lighting. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not use or store the machine outdoors. To ensure proper ventilation, make sure the machine is not protected, and you...
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...-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (depending on the power cord may result in performance, indicating a need for a long period such as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is as this machine is not protected with your machine's operation. z If the machine does not operate normally when you purchased the machine as an...
...-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (depending on the power cord may result in performance, indicating a need for a long period such as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is as this machine is not protected with your machine's operation. z If the machine does not operate normally when you purchased the machine as an...
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... water. Before moving the machine, carry the machine at both ends. If such objects come into the machine while it on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not turn OFF the power and unplug the machine. Do not place the following objects on your hands or clothing... use hot water, the ink may damage the Platen Glass and Document Cover and/or result in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge.
... water. Before moving the machine, carry the machine at both ends. If such objects come into the machine while it on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not turn OFF the power and unplug the machine. Do not place the following objects on your hands or clothing... use hot water, the ink may damage the Platen Glass and Document Cover and/or result in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge.
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Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 8 Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). 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. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 8 Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). 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. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
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For details, contact your local Canon service representatives. The machine is equipped with two kinds...on page 12. * The Bluetooth unit is printing from or scanning to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of each function. Important While the machine is not available to some regions due to scan ... (13) (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. For details, see "Operation Panel" on the left...
For details, contact your local Canon service representatives. The machine is equipped with two kinds...on page 12. * The Bluetooth unit is printing from or scanning to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of each function. Important While the machine is not available to some regions due to scan ... (13) (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. For details, see "Operation Panel" on the left...
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.../OFF]. Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is covered to prevent degradation of clogging. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in order to turn the machine ON and OFF. You cannot change the period before disconnecting the power cord. Important...even with the cap in place, the nozzles might become clogged. Press any button to prevent this kind of the FINE Cartridge.(See page 89) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in the machine. In the same way that the tip of ink during the cleaning process. Periodically printing...
.../OFF]. Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is covered to prevent degradation of clogging. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in order to turn the machine ON and OFF. You cannot change the period before disconnecting the power cord. Important...even with the cap in place, the nozzles might become clogged. Press any button to prevent this kind of the FINE Cartridge.(See page 89) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in the machine. In the same way that the tip of ink during the cleaning process. Periodically printing...
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... place. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 75 Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance Replacing A FINE Cartridge If there is no improvement with the quality of the FINE Cartridges is probably empty. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with a new one of printing following steps. 1 Ensure that the machine...
... place. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 75 Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance Replacing A FINE Cartridge If there is no improvement with the quality of the FINE Cartridges is probably empty. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with a new one of printing following steps. 1 Ensure that the machine...
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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. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area.
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. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area.
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...you have removed it clicks into the right holder (C). (2) (1) (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge on a slight tilt. (2) Push the FINE Cartridge up until it . Black FINE Cartridges should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridges should go into place. Important z Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you have removed... getting your hands dirty or staining the surrounding work area once you touch the terminals. (1) (2) (1) Gold terminal (2) Nozzle 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE...
...you have removed it clicks into the right holder (C). (2) (1) (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge on a slight tilt. (2) Push the FINE Cartridge up until it . Black FINE Cartridges should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridges should go into place. Important z Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you have removed... getting your hands dirty or staining the surrounding work area once you touch the terminals. (1) (2) (1) Gold terminal (2) Nozzle 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE...
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... that you use (We recommend that you replace it with the FINE Cartridge that the FINE Cartridge was installed in the FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with the FINE Cartridge removed. Furthermore, the Low Ink Warning dialog box which is specified. ...not print properly due to maintain the machine's capabilities. 78 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 91. 5 Close the Scanning Unit. Lift the Scanning Unit slightly to put...
... that you use (We recommend that you replace it with the FINE Cartridge that the FINE Cartridge was installed in the FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with the FINE Cartridge removed. Furthermore, the Low Ink Warning dialog box which is specified. ...not print properly due to maintain the machine's capabilities. 78 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 91. 5 Close the Scanning Unit. Lift the Scanning Unit slightly to put...
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... correctly. Printing will display the ink level for a few seconds. Printing does not resume if any of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled. * If you continue printing with all the FINE Cartridges installed. z Checking the Ink Level You can check the current ink level by pressing [COPY], [SCAN] or [...MEMORY CARD]. The amount of trouble. * Be sure to press [OK] with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z When Ink is displayed at 4 levels on the LCD will not be a cause of remaining ink is Empty The following message appears on ...
... correctly. Printing will display the ink level for a few seconds. Printing does not resume if any of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled. * If you continue printing with all the FINE Cartridges installed. z Checking the Ink Level You can check the current ink level by pressing [COPY], [SCAN] or [...MEMORY CARD]. The amount of trouble. * Be sure to press [OK] with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z When Ink is displayed at 4 levels on the LCD will not be a cause of remaining ink is Empty The following message appears on ...
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Note If an error message is displayed on page 98. 80 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 See "An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD" on the LCD, a FINE Cartridge error has occurred and the machine cannot continue to print.
Note If an error message is displayed on page 98. 80 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 See "An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD" on the LCD, a FINE Cartridge error has occurred and the machine cannot continue to print.
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... be detected appears. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] appears. mark is installed, and then starts the remaining level of the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 81 Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the... [Printer Properties] dialog box. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] ...
... be detected appears. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] appears. mark is installed, and then starts the remaining level of the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 81 Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the... [Printer Properties] dialog box. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] ...
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... Type]. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with both cartridges. 1. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, ...or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click...
... Type]. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with both cartridges. 1. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, ...or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click...
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... message does not appear later on the Low Ink Warning If you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is enabled automatically. icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. If you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. mark appears on . When you install an old FINE... Cartridge, the "?" In this case, the remaining level of printing. In either case, clicking [OK] ...
... message does not appear later on the Low Ink Warning If you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is enabled automatically. icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. If you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. mark appears on . When you install an old FINE... Cartridge, the "?" In this case, the remaining level of printing. In either case, clicking [OK] ...
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... the printing becomes faint or the colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 75 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the FINE Cartridge position. See "Increase the [Print Quality] setting" in the Printer.... Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 85 If missing lines or white stripes appear After FINE Cartridge Cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page ...
... the printing becomes faint or the colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 75 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the FINE Cartridge position. See "Increase the [Print Quality] setting" in the Printer.... Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 85 If missing lines or white stripes appear After FINE Cartridge Cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page ...
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Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 85 The setting screen for the selected item is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is displayed. (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Maintenance screen ...
Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 85 The setting screen for the selected item is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is displayed. (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Maintenance screen ...
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The screen returns to the Maintenance screen. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 87 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 75.) (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. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 87 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 75.) (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.