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...Stick PRO", "Memory Stick Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and licensed to your Canon PIXMA MP520 series Photo All-In-One. Under the copyright laws, this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. All...and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to Canon Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of your application program, operations may not be reproduced in order that this ...
...Stick PRO", "Memory Stick Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and licensed to your Canon PIXMA MP520 series Photo All-In-One. Under the copyright laws, this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. All...and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to Canon Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of your application program, operations may not be reproduced in order that this ...
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... PictBridge Compliant Device 37 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 37 About PictBridge Print Settings 39 Routine Maintenance 43 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 50 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 51........... 72 Print Results Not Satisfactory 73 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 77 Printing Does Not Start 77 Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 79 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 79 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver...
... PictBridge Compliant Device 37 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 37 About PictBridge Print Settings 39 Routine Maintenance 43 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 50 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 51........... 72 Print Results Not Satisfactory 73 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 77 Printing Does Not Start 77 Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 79 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 79 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver...
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... that is displayed and which Function button you press. (1) Left Function button When you press the left Function button on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. (2) Right Function button When you to select menus displayed at the bottom of a digital camera. See "Printing from a Memory Card" on...
... that is displayed and which Function button you press. (1) Left Function button When you press the left Function button on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. (2) Right Function button When you to select menus displayed at the bottom of a digital camera. See "Printing from a Memory Card" on...
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z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Operate as the explanation. If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following . z The MP Drivers are installed ...
z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Operate as the explanation. If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following . z The MP Drivers are installed ...
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Note The machine cannot scan the shaded area in the figure on the Platen Glass. Important z Do not place any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry before loading it on the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the ...
Note The machine cannot scan the shaded area in the figure on the Platen Glass. Important z Do not place any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry before loading it on the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the ...
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... Types You Cannot Use Do not use paper thinner than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that you load at a time to around half. *3 Available only when printing.... Additionally, when printing on -screen manual. Refer to be fed properly. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is too thin (weighing less than 28 lb / 105 gsm) z Picture postcards z Postcards affixed with photos or stickers z Envelopes with double flaps (...
... Types You Cannot Use Do not use paper thinner than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that you load at a time to around half. *3 Available only when printing.... Additionally, when printing on -screen manual. Refer to be fed properly. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is too thin (weighing less than 28 lb / 105 gsm) z Picture postcards z Postcards affixed with photos or stickers z Envelopes with double flaps (...
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..., an error message is low. The machine will be displayed. (2) Press the left Function button. (A) The below screen will not print if an ink tank is turned on, then press the HOME button. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of this guide. in the ...The HOME screen will be displayed. (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head Holder. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD...
..., an error message is low. The machine will be displayed. (2) Press the left Function button. (A) The below screen will not print if an ink tank is turned on, then press the HOME button. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of this guide. in the ...The HOME screen will be displayed. (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head Holder. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD...
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...and there is in the correct position as directed by the ink lamps. Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals) ......Repeats The ink tank is correct and its lamp flashes, it with a new one. z Ink lamp is off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot ...the bottom of the machine to have a new ink tank available. See "The following ink has run out. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of the ink tank. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Replace it is empty. z Ink lamp is on the ink tank until the tank clicks into place, make sure...
...and there is in the correct position as directed by the ink lamps. Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals) ......Repeats The ink tank is correct and its lamp flashes, it with a new one. z Ink lamp is off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot ...the bottom of the machine to have a new ink tank available. See "The following ink has run out. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of the ink tank. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Replace it is empty. z Ink lamp is on the ink tank until the tank clicks into place, make sure...
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... machine and leave it . Color ink is not recommended. Caution z Do not hold the cover. Routine Maintenance 45 z Once you when to maintain the machine's performance. When an ink tank is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling ink is also consumed in the open.... z Replace empty tanks with ink tanks removed. Inserting partially used ink tanks may be necessary to replace the tanks properly. Be...
... machine and leave it . Color ink is not recommended. Caution z Do not hold the cover. Routine Maintenance 45 z Once you when to maintain the machine's performance. When an ink tank is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling ink is also consumed in the open.... z Replace empty tanks with ink tanks removed. Inserting partially used ink tanks may be necessary to replace the tanks properly. Be...
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...it . Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (F) on the air hole (D). z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from its packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (B) in the exact order shown above, as failure to follow this step... may when removing it is blocked with ink on the removed protective cap. 46 Routine Maintenance Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. (F) z Be sure ...
...it . Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (F) on the air hole (D). z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from its packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (B) in the exact order shown above, as failure to follow this step... may when removing it is blocked with ink on the removed protective cap. 46 Routine Maintenance Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. (F) z Be sure ...
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... the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. The machine cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit ...(Printer Cover). Routine Maintenance 47 Important Install all the ink tanks are installed. (G) (1) (3) (2) 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning ...
... the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. The machine cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit ...(Printer Cover). Routine Maintenance 47 Important Install all the ink tanks are installed. (G) (1) (3) (2) 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning ...
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z When you set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught. Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. Caution When you start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises. 48 Routine Maintenance
z When you set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught. Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. Caution When you start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises. 48 Routine Maintenance
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... cases; - If you are using a power outlet strip, you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Printed area is traced with water or sweat z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried... tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the machine. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. Note z Ink may blur depending on the Print Head to prevent degradation of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed...
... cases; - If you are using a power outlet strip, you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Printed area is traced with water or sweat z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried... tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the machine. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. Note z Ink may blur depending on the Print Head to prevent degradation of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed...
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...Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. If print results are lit red. Print the nozzle check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 50 Routine ...Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. If not, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 54. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if...
...Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. If print results are lit red. Print the nozzle check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 50 Routine ...Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. If not, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 54. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if...
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.... 2 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or Front Tray. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on page 52.
.... 2 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or Front Tray. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on page 52.
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See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 43. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) Check if lines in this pattern are missing. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) Lines are missing (2) Check if there are white streaks in this pattern. (C) (D) (C) Good (D) White streaks present 52 Routine Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the relevant ink tank. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly.
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 43. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) Check if lines in this pattern are missing. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) Lines are missing (2) Check if there are white streaks in this pattern. (C) (D) (C) Good (D) White streaks present 52 Routine Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the relevant ink tank. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly.
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...after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1)...(6) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. This takes about 40 seconds. Note If the problem is turned on, open the Front Tray, and extend the Output Paper Support. 2 ...
...after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1)...(6) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. This takes about 40 seconds. Note If the problem is turned on, open the Front Tray, and extend the Output Paper Support. 2 ...
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...OK button. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. This takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. 5 Check the condition of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. The Settings screen is displayed. (4) Select Deep cleaning, then press the OK button. If a ...extend the Output Paper Support. 2 Load a sheet of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. Contact your Canon service representative. The HOME screen is displayed. (4) (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Note that color.
...OK button. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. This takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. 5 Check the condition of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. The Settings screen is displayed. (4) Select Deep cleaning, then press the OK button. If a ...extend the Output Paper Support. 2 Load a sheet of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. Contact your Canon service representative. The HOME screen is displayed. (4) (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Note that color.
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... button. The confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. If it feeds through the machine. The HOME screen is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Check the folded part of paper. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine" on page 66. The paper cleans the...
... button. The confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. If it feeds through the machine. The HOME screen is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Check the folded part of paper. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine" on page 66. The paper cleans the...
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Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine. 66 Routine Maintenance Caution Be sure to turn off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine. 66 Routine Maintenance Caution Be sure to turn off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.