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...Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. and other countries. All statements, technical information and recommendations in part, without the prior written consent of Sony Corporation. z "xD-Picture Card" is a trademark of Fuji Film Co. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks...a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon PIXMA MP520 series Photo All-In-One Quick Start Guide. No representation is a trademark of Microsoft...
...Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. and other countries. All statements, technical information and recommendations in part, without the prior written consent of Sony Corporation. z "xD-Picture Card" is a trademark of Fuji Film Co. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks...a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon PIXMA MP520 series Photo All-In-One Quick Start Guide. No representation is a trademark of Microsoft...
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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 press the right Function button on page 30. See "Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet...
... 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 press the right Function button on page 30. See "Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet...
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... connected to refill paper, you are installed. The explanation about the work flow is connected to a computer, confirm also the following . z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed into place.
... connected to refill paper, you are installed. The explanation about the work flow is connected to a computer, confirm also the following . z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed into place.
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... be copied/scanned facing down on the Platen Glass. z Do not press or put weight 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...
... be copied/scanned facing down on the Platen Glass. z Do not press or put weight 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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... one another causing them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is too thick (plain paper, except for paper size in "Printing from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.... User's Guide on -screen manual. Refer to select Sticker print in "Photo Printing from your mobile phone to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to "Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and ...
... one another causing them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is too thick (plain paper, except for paper size in "Printing from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.... User's Guide on -screen manual. Refer to select Sticker print in "Photo Printing from your mobile phone to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to "Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and ...
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... screen on the LCD. (1) Make sure that appears during printing. 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. Routine Maintenance 43 The machine will be displayed. (2) Press ... on page 44 z With the LCD of this Machine You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of the error. Ink is recommended." Replacing the ink tank is low. Ink may have run out. See "The following two ways: z "With the LCD of this Machine" on page 43 z "With the...
... screen on the LCD. (1) Make sure that appears during printing. 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. Routine Maintenance 43 The machine will be displayed. (2) Press ... on page 44 z With the LCD of this Machine You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of the error. Ink is recommended." Replacing the ink tank is low. Ink may have run out. See "The following two ways: z "With the LCD of this Machine" on page 43 z "With the...
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... from the bottom of the machine to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is in the correct position as directed by the ink lamps. z Ink lamp is inserted in "An Error Message Is Displayed on...An error message may be displayed on page 68. 44 Routine Maintenance Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals) ......Repeats The ink tank is off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Press the mark on the Print Head Holder. See ...
... from the bottom of the machine to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is in the correct position as directed by the ink lamps. z Ink lamp is inserted in "An Error Message Is Displayed on...An error message may be displayed on page 68. 44 Routine Maintenance Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals) ......Repeats The ink tank is off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Press the mark on the Print Head Holder. See ...
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... z Discard empty ink tanks according to replace the tanks properly. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of first use. z Once you when to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Furthermore, with a new one ink tank at a time.... This will not be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of ink, replace them using the ...
... z Discard empty ink tanks according to replace the tanks properly. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of first use. z Once you when to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Furthermore, with a new one ink tank at a time.... This will not be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of ink, replace them using the ...
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...fingers. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. (F) z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the direction of the arrow to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. z Do not reattach the protective cap once you...packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (B) in the exact order shown above, as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and staining your clothes and hands with ink on the removed protective cap. 46 Routine Maintenance Important (C) Make sure that the protective film does not ...
...fingers. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. (F) z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the direction of the arrow to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. z Do not reattach the protective cap once you...packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (B) in the exact order shown above, as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and staining your clothes and hands with ink on the removed protective cap. 46 Routine Maintenance Important (C) Make sure that the protective film does not ...
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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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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. Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. 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.
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. Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. 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.
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... the Print Head can switch it is traced with water or sweat z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be... the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Machine for high-precision printing. Note z Ink may blur depending on the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. If you are using the machine for a long time, print or copy in both black & white...
... the Print Head can switch it is traced with water or sweat z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be... the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Machine for high-precision printing. Note z Ink may blur depending on the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. If you are using the machine for a long time, print or copy in both black & white...
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...Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 54. Step... Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 73. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may be damaged. If lines ... can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 56. Contact your computer.
...Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 54. Step... Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 73. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may be damaged. If lines ... can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 56. Contact your computer.
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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. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle...
.... 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. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle...
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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 Replace the relevant ink tank. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary.
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 Replace the relevant ink tank. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary.
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... Feed Switch to be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. 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)... Press the HOME button. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber.
... Feed Switch to be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. 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)... Press the HOME button. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber.
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... Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. Note that the machine is turned on page 51. Do not perform any other... operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. The Maintenance screen is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head....
... Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. Note that the machine is turned on page 51. Do not perform any other... operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. The Maintenance screen is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head....
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... instructions. The HOME screen is selected as it is displayed. (4) Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If it feeds through the machine. The Settings screen is displayed. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. The confirmation...
... instructions. The HOME screen is selected as it is displayed. (4) Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If it feeds through the machine. The Settings screen is displayed. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. The confirmation...
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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. 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