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... Routine Maintenance 34 Replacing an Ink Tank 34 Keeping the Best Printing Results 39 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 40 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 41 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........42 Print Head Cleaning 44 Print Head Deep Cleaning 46 Aligning the Print Head 48 Cleaning Your Machine 52 Troubleshooting 56 Error Message Is Displayed...
... Routine Maintenance 34 Replacing an Ink Tank 34 Keeping the Best Printing Results 39 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 40 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 41 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........42 Print Head Cleaning 44 Print Head Deep Cleaning 46 Aligning the Print Head 48 Cleaning Your Machine 52 Troubleshooting 56 Error Message Is Displayed...
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... to turn on your computer (or a compatible device). z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Note If the ALARM lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is connected to your computer. 2 Before Printing Note If preparatory operations above are using the machine connected to a... to complete them. 1 Open the Operation Panel and press the ON/ OFF button to steady, non-flashing light. Before Printing Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm the following .
... to turn on your computer (or a compatible device). z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Note If the ALARM lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is connected to your computer. 2 Before Printing Note If preparatory operations above are using the machine connected to a... to complete them. 1 Open the Operation Panel and press the ON/ OFF button to steady, non-flashing light. Before Printing Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm the following .
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... ink tank, replace it . When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be necessary to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. Important If the Scanning...
... ink tank, replace it . When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be necessary to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. Important If the Scanning...
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Important The machine cannot be careful not to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). z When you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure ... to set the Scanning Unit Support back to get your fingers caught. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the ink tank until...
Important The machine cannot be careful not to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). z When you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure ... to set the Scanning Unit Support back to get your fingers caught. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the ink tank until...
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...are installed in the Print Head for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to prevent the ink.../OFF button to turn off instead. Note z If the printed area is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it is traced with a highlight pen or paint...
...are installed in the Print Head for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to prevent the ink.../OFF button to turn off instead. Note z If the printed area is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it is traced with a highlight pen or paint...
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...streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 44. If the ink lamp is not lit, the tank is inserted in each position, matching the label. Contact your Canon service representative. 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 print head nozzles are lit red. - Print the nozzle check pattern to have a replacement...
...streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 44. If the ink lamp is not lit, the tank is inserted in each position, matching the label. Contact your Canon service representative. 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 print head nozzles are lit red. - Print the nozzle check pattern to have a replacement...
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... screen is displayed. (4) Use the { or } button to select Nozzle check and then press the OK button. (4) The pattern print confirmation screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. (5) 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See "Examining the Nozzle Check...of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Front Feeder. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. 1 Make sure that the machine is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button...
... screen is displayed. (4) Use the { or } button to select Nozzle check and then press the OK button. (4) The pattern print confirmation screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. (5) 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See "Examining the Nozzle Check...of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Front Feeder. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. 1 Make sure that the machine is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button...
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The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to start Print Head Cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 44. (1) (2) Routine Maintenance 43 z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button.
The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to start Print Head Cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 44. (1) (2) Routine Maintenance 43 z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button.
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... to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. 3 Press ...select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ...
... to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. 3 Press ...select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ...
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Routine Maintenance 45 Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 46.
Routine Maintenance 45 Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 46.
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...the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to be absorbed in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Front ...5 Check the condition of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that color. The ...
...the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to be absorbed in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Front ...5 Check the condition of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that color. The ...
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Contact your Canon service representative. (3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Routine Maintenance 47
Contact your Canon service representative. (3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Routine Maintenance 47
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...Output Paper Support. 2 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Front Feeder. The Print Head Alignment Sheet is displayed. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source ... (2) Use the [ or ] button to select Yes and then press the OK button. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Automatic Print Head Alignment 1 Make sure that the machine is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button to select Auto...
...Output Paper Support. 2 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Front Feeder. The Print Head Alignment Sheet is displayed. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source ... (2) Use the [ or ] button to select Yes and then press the OK button. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Automatic Print Head Alignment 1 Make sure that the machine is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button to select Auto...
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...sheet." Note z If adjustment was not done successfully, the "Failed to the left corner of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. For details, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 57. z If the results of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the...sure that has the least noticeable streaks, and fill in the Auto Sheet Feeder. The Print Head Alignment Sheet is scanned and the print head is loaded. Important You cannot print the print head alignment pattern if paper of size other than A4 or Letter is aligned automatically. Be ...
...sheet." Note z If adjustment was not done successfully, the "Failed to the left corner of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. For details, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 57. z If the results of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the...sure that has the least noticeable streaks, and fill in the Auto Sheet Feeder. The Print Head Alignment Sheet is scanned and the print head is loaded. Important You cannot print the print head alignment pattern if paper of size other than A4 or Letter is aligned automatically. Be ...
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... to select Yes and then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is printed. 5 When "Did the patterns print correctly?" Note If you finish inputting the pattern number for the head position adjustment values is displayed. 6 Adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then press the...
... to select Yes and then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is printed. 5 When "Did the patterns print correctly?" Note If you finish inputting the pattern number for the head position adjustment values is displayed. 6 Adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then press the...
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... the Platen Glass. With it gently. (B) (A) 52 Routine Maintenance Use a soft cloth to maintain your machine. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Important The sheet (B) is needed to avoid scratching the components. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document...
... the Platen Glass. With it gently. (B) (A) 52 Routine Maintenance Use a soft cloth to maintain your machine. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Important The sheet (B) is needed to avoid scratching the components. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document...
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...supply. The machine has a built-in the Print Head Alignment Sheet, and that the ink absorber is memorized. Press the OK button to install the Print Head. Perform necessary operations according your Canon service representative. If you can also perform print head alignment manually. z The ink tank is ... See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 34. After a while, plug the power cord of print head is not installed. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. "The type of the machine back in the correct position. Please be advised that was...
...supply. The machine has a built-in the Print Head Alignment Sheet, and that the ink absorber is memorized. Press the OK button to install the Print Head. Perform necessary operations according your Canon service representative. If you can also perform print head alignment manually. z The ink tank is ... See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 34. After a while, plug the power cord of print head is not installed. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. "The type of the machine back in the correct position. Please be advised that was...
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... at about 1-second intervals or is not lit, the tank is not installed securely. / Part of the missing colors are due to perform Print Head Deep Cleaning, see "Getting the Ink Level Information" on page 34. Peel off the tape completely along the perforation. z If the nozzle ...Canon service representative. Make sure that ink is remaining. If an ink lamp is flashing red slowly at about 3-second intervals, ink is running low. Ink tank is empty. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head ...
... at about 1-second intervals or is not lit, the tank is not installed securely. / Part of the missing colors are due to perform Print Head Deep Cleaning, see "Getting the Ink Level Information" on page 34. Peel off the tape completely along the perforation. z If the nozzle ...Canon service representative. Make sure that ink is remaining. If an ink lamp is flashing red slowly at about 3-second intervals, ink is running low. Ink tank is empty. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head ...
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... this does not solve the problem, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 53. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers of paper are dirty. Print quality is not set appropriately. Especially when using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Media Type setting on page 7. When printing data with plenty of paper. See "Media Types...
... this does not solve the problem, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 53. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers of paper are dirty. Print quality is not set appropriately. Especially when using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Media Type setting on page 7. When printing data with plenty of paper. See "Media Types...
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...that the paper curl is more likely to get dirty due to the wider clearance between the print head and the loaded paper. For details on recommended printing area, refer to "Printing Area" in the Operation Panel does not match the actual type of the corners or the...Inappropriate Paper Thickness Lever setting. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on -screen manual. Resize your application software. z When performing Borderless Printing, print quality may become wavy, causing paper abrasion. For details, refer to see if the paper you are using paper with a fresh sheet of paper...
...that the paper curl is more likely to get dirty due to the wider clearance between the print head and the loaded paper. For details on recommended printing area, refer to "Printing Area" in the Operation Panel does not match the actual type of the corners or the...Inappropriate Paper Thickness Lever setting. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on -screen manual. Resize your application software. z When performing Borderless Printing, print quality may become wavy, causing paper abrasion. For details, refer to see if the paper you are using paper with a fresh sheet of paper...