MP500 User's Guide
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...fire or electrical shocks, install the machine in injury. (For the weight of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is lit or flashing, the Print Head is strong enough to press [ON/OFF] and confirm that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields, such as it could cause a fire or electrical ... the spray comes into contact with dry hands. If fibers or dust come into contact with high-voltage parts inside the machine. Then contact the Canon Customer Care Center. There are no user serviceable parts inside the machine. If you pull the power plug out of the machine, see "Appendix"...
...fire or electrical shocks, install the machine in injury. (For the weight of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is lit or flashing, the Print Head is strong enough to press [ON/OFF] and confirm that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields, such as it could cause a fire or electrical ... the spray comes into contact with dry hands. If fibers or dust come into contact with high-voltage parts inside the machine. Then contact the Canon Customer Care Center. There are no user serviceable parts inside the machine. If you pull the power plug out of the machine, see "Appendix"...
MP500 User's Guide
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...page 104. Whenever you have followed the instructions in fire or electrical shock. Pulling on the cord. The operating requirement of the machine when printing later. z If the machine has been exposed to disconnect the power plug in case of an emergency, and it in "Troubleshooting" on... times so you have followed the instructions provided in again. z If liquid has spilled into the same circuit as appliances such as during printing, the Print Head is damaged or frayed. When turning OFF the power, be easily accessible. 8 Ensure that the area around the power outlet is as...
...page 104. Whenever you have followed the instructions in fire or electrical shock. Pulling on the cord. The operating requirement of the machine when printing later. z If the machine has been exposed to disconnect the power plug in case of an emergency, and it in "Troubleshooting" on... times so you have followed the instructions provided in again. z If liquid has spilled into the same circuit as appliances such as during printing, the Print Head is damaged or frayed. When turning OFF the power, be easily accessible. 8 Ensure that the area around the power outlet is as...
MP500 User's Guide
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...your hands or clothing, wash them soon in the guides since improper adjustment of the Print Head. Do not touch the high-voltage electrical parts as glasses, vases, or pot plants...removing paper jammed in the machine, be hot and may result in burns or electrical shock. After printing, do not touch the electrical contacts of other liquids such as this may topple over and result... those controls that are moving the machine, carry the machine at both ends. Then, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. When storing or transporting the machine, do so may result in injury. Do ...
...your hands or clothing, wash them soon in the guides since improper adjustment of the Print Head. Do not touch the high-voltage electrical parts as glasses, vases, or pot plants...removing paper jammed in the machine, be hot and may result in burns or electrical shock. After printing, do not touch the electrical contacts of other liquids such as this may topple over and result... those controls that are moving the machine, carry the machine at both ends. Then, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. When storing or transporting the machine, do so may result in injury. Do ...
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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. 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.
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...20) (21) (24) (23) (22) (14) Print Head Lock Lever Used to connect the provided power cord. For details, see "Inserting the Memory Card" on page 49. (21) Duplexing Transport Unit Open when clearing jammed paper after installing the Print Head. (15) Ink Tank Lamp Lights or flashes red to ...indicate the status of the ink tank. (16) Print Head Holder Used to install a Print Head. (17) Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) This is reading or writing data...
...20) (21) (24) (23) (22) (14) Print Head Lock Lever Used to connect the provided power cord. For details, see "Inserting the Memory Card" on page 49. (21) Duplexing Transport Unit Open when clearing jammed paper after installing the Print Head. (15) Ink Tank Lamp Lights or flashes red to ...indicate the status of the ink tank. (16) Print Head Holder Used to install a Print Head. (17) Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) This is reading or writing data...
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...on the LCD" on page 89. Note z For information on page 105. 16 Before Printing Chapter 1 For details, see "Knowing When to print. 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. For details, see "An ...Error Message is ready to the computer, or the computer is low. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning images to print. Slow flashing (about one second): ...
...on the LCD" on page 89. Note z For information on page 105. 16 Before Printing Chapter 1 For details, see "Knowing When to print. 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. For details, see "An ...Error Message is ready to the computer, or the computer is low. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning images to print. Slow flashing (about one second): ...
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...are not lit. The machine is Displayed on the LCD" on the Operation Panel lit or blinking, the machine cannot protect its Print Heads and may be sure to complete them. 1 Press [ON/OFF]. [COPY] flashes green for 5 minutes. Press any button to... print. Chapter 1 Before Printing 19 Note If preparatory operations above are not yet finished, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to check that the Print Head and ink tanks are set into place. Important When removing the power plug after turning...
...are not lit. The machine is Displayed on the LCD" on the Operation Panel lit or blinking, the machine cannot protect its Print Heads and may be sure to complete them. 1 Press [ON/OFF]. [COPY] flashes green for 5 minutes. Press any button to... print. Chapter 1 Before Printing 19 Note If preparatory operations above are not yet finished, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to check that the Print Head and ink tanks are set into place. Important When removing the power plug after turning...
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... or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to charge it fully. 1 Set up the machine and make it ready for connection to "Aligning Print Head automatically" on page 99. 2 Turn on page 21. 4 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to set up the machine. Note Some types of the .... Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your device, you use the AC adapter supplied with the device. Note The Print Head cannot be sure to the machine. If the device not turns on automatically, turn on automatically, when connected to select...
... or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to charge it fully. 1 Set up the machine and make it ready for connection to "Aligning Print Head automatically" on page 99. 2 Turn on page 21. 4 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to set up the machine. Note Some types of the .... Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your device, you use the AC adapter supplied with the device. Note The Print Head cannot be sure to the machine. If the device not turns on automatically, turn on automatically, when connected to select...
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...button on the Operation Panel except for [ON/OFF] to the default, except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the Print Head. Reset setting You can select from , , , or as the time until power save starts, the actual time until power save setting The... settings back to restore the display. Language selection Changes the language for 5 minutes. After you set this setting to , card direct printing cannot be written onto memory cards from a computer. When is selected, images are displayed at 5-second intervals. Chapter 9 Changing the Machine Settings ...
...button on the Operation Panel except for [ON/OFF] to the default, except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the Print Head. Reset setting You can select from , , , or as the time until power save starts, the actual time until power save setting The... settings back to restore the display. Language selection Changes the language for 5 minutes. After you set this setting to , card direct printing cannot be written onto memory cards from a computer. When is selected, images are displayed at 5-second intervals. Chapter 9 Changing the Machine Settings ...
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...Paper Output Tray. (1) 2 Raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops. Caution Do not hold the LCD. Color ink is reinstalled. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. 90 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove ...deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the machine's capabilities. 1 Ensure that the machine is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to open . Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of its first use. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover...
...Paper Output Tray. (1) 2 Raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops. Caution Do not hold the LCD. Color ink is reinstalled. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. 90 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove ...deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the machine's capabilities. 1 Ensure that the machine is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to open . Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of its first use. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover...
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Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to manually move or stop the Print Head Holder. Note Be sure to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 91 Then remove the film completely (B). (2) Remove the orange ... on the air hole (C). Discard the cap once 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). Caution z Do not try to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations...
Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to manually move or stop the Print Head Holder. Note Be sure to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 91 Then remove the film completely (B). (2) Remove the orange ... on the air hole (C). Discard the cap once 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). Caution z Do not try to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations...
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... shown in step 5, as this may stain your clothes and hands. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to enable printing. z Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands. The ...machine cannot be ejected correctly. 6 Install the ink tank. (1) Install the ink tank into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks to print. (A) (D) (B) (C) (E) (F) (G) Important z Be sure to remove the clear film from being ejected properly. z Ink on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps ...
... shown in step 5, as this may stain your clothes and hands. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to enable printing. z Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands. The ...machine cannot be ejected correctly. 6 Install the ink tank. (1) Install the ink tank into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks to print. (A) (D) (B) (C) (E) (F) (G) Important z Be sure to remove the clear film from being ejected properly. z Ink on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps ...
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...not using the machine for a long period of the Print Head. Caution z Be sure to unplug it after replacing the ink tank, the machine executes Print Head cleaning automatically. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage. Note Ensure that all the... ink tanks are installed in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Note If the printed area is closed . When ...
...not using the machine for a long period of the Print Head. Caution z Be sure to unplug it after replacing the ink tank, the machine executes Print Head cleaning automatically. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage. Note Ensure that all the... ink tanks are installed in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Note If the printed area is closed . When ...
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..." on page 97 If the problem remains after running low. Follow the procedures below to turn on page 98 Note If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. z If the ruled lines are probably clogged. If any one of the lamps is flashing, the associated...
..." on page 97 If the problem remains after running low. Follow the procedures below to turn on page 98 Note If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. z If the ruled lines are probably clogged. If any one of the lamps is flashing, the associated...
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... item 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 select the setting item, then press [OK]. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is...(1) (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 3 Printing the nozzle check pattern. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to verify Print Head alignment. See "Turning on the Machine" on page 19 and "Loading Paper" on the machine, then...
... item 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 select the setting item, then press [OK]. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is...(1) (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 3 Printing the nozzle check pattern. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to verify Print Head alignment. See "Turning on the Machine" on page 19 and "Loading Paper" on the machine, then...
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... then press [OK]. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the machine. This unclogs the nozzles to start Print Head cleaning. The machine starts the Print Head cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Note Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to select and... 97 See "Performing Maintenance" on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to turn on page 97. (2) Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. (1) z When a white stripe exists on page 19. 2 Clean ...
... then press [OK]. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the machine. This unclogs the nozzles to start Print Head cleaning. The machine starts the Print Head cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Note Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to select and... 97 See "Performing Maintenance" on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to turn on page 97. (2) Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. (1) z When a white stripe exists on page 19. 2 Clean ...
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... (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to turn 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 displayed. After Print Head cleaning finishes, the nozzle check confirmation screen is a more powerful process. This takes about... 40 seconds. 3 Check the status of the Print Head. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 19. 2 Perform deep cleaning of the Print Head. Print Head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when ...
... (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to turn 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 displayed. After Print Head cleaning finishes, the nozzle check confirmation screen is a more powerful process. This takes about... 40 seconds. 3 Check the status of the Print Head. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 19. 2 Perform deep cleaning of the Print Head. Print Head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when ...
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... hours, and perform deep cleaning of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the Inner Cover is displayed. 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. See "Adjusting the Print Head Manually" on page 88. (2) If the problem...
... hours, and perform deep cleaning of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the Inner Cover is displayed. 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. See "Adjusting the Print Head Manually" on page 88. (2) If the problem...
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... any other chemical cleaner to avoid scratching the components. or Letter-sized plain paper in black and blue. A pattern is printed and the Print Head is printed in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (4) Use [ ] or [ ] to turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord... before cleaning the 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." Use a soft cloth to clean the machine; z Do not use volatile...
... any other chemical cleaner to avoid scratching the components. or Letter-sized plain paper in black and blue. A pattern is printed and the Print Head is printed in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (4) Use [ ] or [ ] to turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord... before cleaning the 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." Use a soft cloth to clean the machine; z Do not use volatile...
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... about one ink tank of the same color are as follows: z The ink tank may be damaged. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. You will need to continue printing, press the [OK] with this machine (The lamp on page 88. 106 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 U150 z Ink tank...in the machine. If the Inner Cover is off ). z The ink tank that you want to replace a particular part of print head is low. If printing is off ). Print head is off ). U071 Possible causes are as possible. The waste ink absorber is replaced. For details on different flashing speeds, see...
... about one ink tank of the same color are as follows: z The ink tank may be damaged. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. You will need to continue printing, press the [OK] with this machine (The lamp on page 88. 106 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 U150 z Ink tank...in the machine. If the Inner Cover is off ). z The ink tank that you want to replace a particular part of print head is low. If printing is off ). Print head is off ). U071 Possible causes are as possible. The waste ink absorber is replaced. For details on different flashing speeds, see...