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...from this guide. There are no user serviceable parts inside of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is lit or flashing, the Print Head is strong enough to print later. Installing in such a location may result in injury. (For the weight of the machine, see "Appendix" on the ...machine with dry hands. Then contact the Canon Customer Care Center. This could cause a fire. 7 When turning OFF the power, be able to support its ...
...from this guide. There are no user serviceable parts inside of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is lit or flashing, the Print Head is strong enough to print later. Installing in such a location may result in injury. (For the weight of the machine, see "Appendix" on the ...machine with dry hands. Then contact the Canon Customer Care Center. This could cause a fire. 7 When turning OFF the power, be able to support its ...
MP500 User's Guide
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...interfere with the cap that prevents the ink from the power outlet. These devices generate electrical noise which may affect the print quality of the machine when printing later. Using a different power cord may damage the cord and cause a fire or electrical shock. z If the machine...other than the one rated for servicing. Ensure that came with your machine's operation. Never use an extension cord as during printing, the Print Head is kept clear at least five seconds before you have followed the instructions in the country where you will not be easily accessible...
...interfere with the cap that prevents the ink from the power outlet. These devices generate electrical noise which may affect the print quality of the machine when printing later. Using a different power cord may damage the cord and cause a fire or electrical shock. z If the machine...other than the one rated for servicing. Ensure that came with your machine's operation. Never use an extension cord as during printing, the Print Head is kept clear at least five seconds before you have followed the instructions in the country where you will not be easily accessible...
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...not place the following objects on your hands or clothing. If ink gets on top of the Print Head. They will be careful not to get ink on top of other liquids such as glasses, ... a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. Before moving the machine, turn it is printing. Do not subject the machine to leak out. 9 Parts inside the machine, turn the machine upside... hard on its side, or turn OFF the power and unplug the machine. Then, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Do not place heavy objects on your hands or clothing, wash them soon in...
...not place the following objects on your hands or clothing. If ink gets on top of the Print Head. They will be careful not to get ink on top of other liquids such as glasses, ... a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. Before moving the machine, turn it is printing. Do not subject the machine to leak out. 9 Parts inside the machine, turn the machine upside... hard on its side, or turn OFF the power and unplug the machine. Then, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Do not place heavy objects on your hands or clothing, wash them soon in...
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Never touch the Print Head. 10 Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Print Head/Ink tanks For safety reasons, store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks.
Never touch the Print Head. 10 Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Print Head/Ink tanks For safety reasons, store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks.
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... see "Inserting the Memory Card" on page 49. (20) Access Lamp Lights when a memory card is reading or writing data from/to fix the Print Head. Chapter 1 Before Printing 15 This lamp flashes while the machine is inserted into the Card Slot. Rear View and Interior (17) (14) (15) (16) ...(18) (19) (20) (21) (24) (23) (22) (14) Print Head Lock Lever Used to the memory card. For details, see "Inserting the Memory Card" on page 49. (21) Duplexing Transport Unit Open when clearing jammed...
... see "Inserting the Memory Card" on page 49. (20) Access Lamp Lights when a memory card is reading or writing data from/to fix the Print Head. Chapter 1 Before Printing 15 This lamp flashes while the machine is inserted into the Card Slot. Rear View and Interior (17) (14) (15) (16) ...(18) (19) (20) (21) (24) (23) (22) (14) Print Head Lock Lever Used to the memory card. For details, see "Inserting the Memory Card" on page 49. (21) Duplexing Transport Unit Open when clearing jammed...
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...1 On: The machine is Displayed on the LCD" on how to install the Print Head and ink tanks, refer to the way its lamp flashes. Slow flashing (about one...tank. Fast flashing (about three seconds): Ink is not ready due to an error. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning images to the computer, or the computer is Displayed on the LCD" on page 89. For...(23) Rear Cover Open when clearing jammed paper. (24) USB Connector (for computer) This is not ready to print. Ink Tank Lamps z You can check the status of each ink tank according to the Easy Setup Instructions. For ...
...1 On: The machine is Displayed on the LCD" on how to install the Print Head and ink tanks, refer to the way its lamp flashes. Slow flashing (about one...tank. Fast flashing (about three seconds): Ink is not ready due to an error. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning images to the computer, or the computer is Displayed on the LCD" on page 89. For...(23) Rear Cover Open when clearing jammed paper. (24) USB Connector (for computer) This is not ready to print. Ink Tank Lamps z You can check the status of each ink tank according to the Easy Setup Instructions. For ...
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...If preparatory operations above are off the machine, be unable to print. If the power plug is Displayed on the LCD" on page 105. Chapter 1 Before Printing 19 Turning the Machine ON and OFF Turn on the machine before starting printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine... all the lamps on the Operation Panel lit or blinking, the machine cannot protect its Print Heads and may be sure to check that the Print Head and ink tanks are not lit. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on . Note z If the Alarm Lamp flashes orange and an error message ...
...If preparatory operations above are off the machine, be unable to print. If the power plug is Displayed on the LCD" on page 105. Chapter 1 Before Printing 19 Turning the Machine ON and OFF Turn on the machine before starting printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine... all the lamps on the Operation Panel lit or blinking, the machine cannot protect its Print Heads and may be sure to check that the Print Head and ink tanks are not lit. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on . Note z If the Alarm Lamp flashes orange and an error message ...
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...up the machine. Refer to the Easy Setup Instructions to use the device battery, be aligned using the USB cable (for printing. Note The Print Head cannot be sure to the machine. Note Depending on automatically, when connected to charge it on page 19. 3 Load the...using the controls of your device. (1) Ensure that the device is not yet performed, execute automatic Print Head alignment, refer to the machine. See "Turning on the Machine" on manually. 64 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Chapter 4 You may have to turn it fully. 1 Set...
...up the machine. Refer to the Easy Setup Instructions to use the device battery, be aligned using the USB cable (for printing. Note The Print Head cannot be sure to the machine. Note Depending on automatically, when connected to charge it on page 19. 3 Load the...using the controls of your device. (1) Ensure that the device is not yet performed, execute automatic Print Head alignment, refer to the machine. See "Turning on the Machine" on manually. 64 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Chapter 4 You may have to turn it fully. 1 Set...
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... slide show. After you set this setting to be done. When is selected, images are displayed at different time intervals according to , card direct printing cannot be written onto memory cards from , , , or as the time until power save starts, the actual time until power save setting The ...LCD goes out if the machine is not operated for LCD messages and the position of the Print Head. Load settings Loads the settings for the Settings screen. Important If you finish operation of the memory card dedicated drive, be sure to ...
... slide show. After you set this setting to be done. When is selected, images are displayed at different time intervals according to , card direct printing cannot be written onto memory cards from , , , or as the time until power save starts, the actual time until power save setting The ...LCD goes out if the machine is not operated for LCD messages and the position of the Print Head. Load settings Loads the settings for the Settings screen. Important If you finish operation of the memory card dedicated drive, be sure to ...
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.... (1) 2 Raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops. Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of its first use. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. 90 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the... Print Head Holder to the center. Color ink is reinstalled. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the machine and leave...
.... (1) 2 Raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops. Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of its first use. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. 90 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the... Print Head Holder to the center. Color ink is reinstalled. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the machine and leave...
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Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to manually move or stop the Print Head Holder. Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from its packaging, then pull the orange tape (A) toward the arrow so ... regarding disposal of the ink tank and discard it is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab (A) and remove the ink tank. (B) (A) Caution Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B). Remove only the ink tank. Then remove the film completely (B). (2) Remove the orange protective cap (D) from the bottom of consumables.
Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to manually move or stop the Print Head Holder. Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from its packaging, then pull the orange tape (A) toward the arrow so ... regarding disposal of the ink tank and discard it is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab (A) and remove the ink tank. (B) (A) Caution Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B). Remove only the ink tank. Then remove the film completely (B). (2) Remove the orange protective cap (D) from the bottom of consumables.
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... cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to enable printing. z Do not touch the open ink port (E) once the protective cap is removed, as failure to follow this step may cause the ink to ...leak and stain your clothes and hands. z Ensure that the ink tank clicks into the Print Head. The machine cannot be ejected correctly. 6 Install the ink tank. (1) Install the ink tank into place and then its lamp lights red (B). (A) (B) Important Make sure...
... cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to enable printing. z Do not touch the open ink port (E) once the protective cap is removed, as failure to follow this step may cause the ink to ...leak and stain your clothes and hands. z Ensure that the ink tank clicks into the Print Head. The machine cannot be ejected correctly. 6 Install the ink tank. (1) Install the ink tank into place and then its lamp lights red (B). (A) (B) Important Make sure...
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... or stained with [ON/OFF]. When not using the machine for a long time When not using both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head cleaning, about once a month to unplug it after turning OFF the machine with water or sweat, ink may be sure to prevent degradation of time..., the Print Head nozzles become blocked by the cap to press [ON/OFF] first. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using the machine for a long...
... or stained with [ON/OFF]. When not using the machine for a long time When not using both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head cleaning, about once a month to unplug it after turning OFF the machine with water or sweat, ink may be sure to prevent degradation of time..., the Print Head nozzles become blocked by the cap to press [ON/OFF] first. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using the machine for a long...
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... is inserted in the wrong position. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 98 Note If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the...
... is inserted in the wrong position. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 98 Note If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the...
MP500 User's Guide
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... item is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed. (3) Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles and to turn on the machine, then...on page 21. 2 Use [Feed Switch] to select the setting item, then press [OK]. The Maintenance/settings screen is closed. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to verify Print Head alignment. Note Ensure that the Inner Cover is displayed. (1) (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Maintenance screen is displayed. ...
... item is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed. (3) Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles and to turn on the machine, then...on page 21. 2 Use [Feed Switch] to select the setting item, then press [OK]. The Maintenance/settings screen is closed. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to verify Print Head alignment. Note Ensure that the Inner Cover is displayed. (1) (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Maintenance screen is displayed. ...
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... and press [OK] to select and then press [OK]. Note Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to turn on page 19. 2 Clean the Print Head. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 97 Note that the Inner Cover is...OFF] to be absorbed in the nozzle check pattern. The machine starts the Print Head cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. (1) z When a white stripe exists on any of the printed patterns (1) Select and press [OK]. The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. ...
... and press [OK] to select and then press [OK]. Note Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to turn on page 19. 2 Clean the Print Head. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 97 Note that the Inner Cover is...OFF] to be absorbed in the nozzle check pattern. The machine starts the Print Head cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. (1) z When a white stripe exists on any of the printed patterns (1) Select and press [OK]. The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. ...
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...pattern to turn on the machine. Print Head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 98. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep cleaning, which is closed. ... and nozzle check twice and the result does not improve, then perform Deep cleaning. Note Ensure that the Print Head nozzles are clean. After Print Head cleaning finishes, the nozzle check confirmation screen is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select and then press...
...pattern to turn on the machine. Print Head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 98. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep cleaning, which is closed. ... and nozzle check twice and the result does not improve, then perform Deep cleaning. Note Ensure that the Print Head nozzles are clean. After Print Head cleaning finishes, the nozzle check confirmation screen is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select and then press...
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... on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to print the current adjustment values. First, try adjusting the Print Head automatically. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 99 Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Aligning Print Head automatically If the ruled lines are two ways to align the Print Head, automatic or manual. If the automatic Print Head aligning does not work or if...
... on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to print the current adjustment values. First, try adjusting the Print Head automatically. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 99 Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Aligning Print Head automatically If the ruled lines are two ways to align the Print Head, automatic or manual. If the automatic Print Head aligning does not work or if...
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...materials for your machine. When Automatic Print Head Aligning Cannot Be Executed Correctly z When automatic Print Head aligning cannot be executed correctly, the message "Auto head align has failed." z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Cleaning Your Machine This ... Document Cover Wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of A4- A pattern is printed and the Print Head is easily damaged, so wipe it gently. 100 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 is printed in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (4) Use [ ] or [ ] to clean the machine;...
...materials for your machine. When Automatic Print Head Aligning Cannot Be Executed Correctly z When automatic Print Head aligning cannot be executed correctly, the message "Auto head align has failed." z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Cleaning Your Machine This ... Document Cover Wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of A4- A pattern is printed and the Print Head is easily damaged, so wipe it gently. 100 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 is printed in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (4) Use [ ] or [ ] to clean the machine;...
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... flashing (at about three second interval) indicates ink is off ). Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. U072 More than one ink tanks of print head is absorbed in a waste ink absorber placed in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. Install the appropriate ink ... one ink tank of the machine. For details on different flashing speeds, see "Getting the Ink Level Information" on page 88. If the Print Head is empty. Some ink tanks are flashing red, check how fast they flash. z More than one second interval) indicates the ink is already...
... flashing (at about three second interval) indicates ink is off ). Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. U072 More than one ink tanks of print head is absorbed in a waste ink absorber placed in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. Install the appropriate ink ... one ink tank of the machine. For details on different flashing speeds, see "Getting the Ink Level Information" on page 88. If the Print Head is empty. Some ink tanks are flashing red, check how fast they flash. z More than one second interval) indicates the ink is already...