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... 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 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........52 Print Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error Message Is...
... 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 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........52 Print Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error Message Is...
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... for the frequent use , then press the OK button. z The MP Drivers are installed into place. Operate as the explanation. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. The NAVI screen is displayed. The explanation about the work flow is displayed. 2 Select a menu you are ...not complete, follow your computer (or a compatible device). Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. „ Turning on the Machine Before turning on the NAVI screen. The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green. Note If preparatory operations ...
... for the frequent use , then press the OK button. z The MP Drivers are installed into place. Operate as the explanation. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. The NAVI screen is displayed. The explanation about the work flow is displayed. 2 Select a menu you are ...not complete, follow your computer (or a compatible device). Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. „ Turning on the Machine Before turning on the NAVI screen. The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green. Note If preparatory operations ...
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... page 44 z With the LCD of this Machine" on page 43 z "With the Ink lamps" on the LCD. (1) Make sure that appears during printing. Note The ink status information is displayed on the Print Head Holder. in the correct order indicated by the label on the LCD to have run out. When... printing from your computer, error messages appear on page 68 and confirm how to replace ink tanks. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank This ...
... page 44 z With the LCD of this Machine" on page 43 z "With the Ink lamps" on the LCD. (1) Make sure that appears during printing. Note The ink status information is displayed on the Print Head Holder. in the correct order indicated by the label on the LCD to have run out. When... printing from your computer, error messages appear on page 68 and confirm how to replace ink tanks. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank This ...
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...is off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Check the error message displayed on page 68. 44...ink tank by the label on The ink tank is correctly set properly. z Ink lamp is on the Print Head Holder. You can confirm the status of the machine to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash. ... following ink has run out. z With the Ink lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to print. on the LCD during printing. Replace it is not set and there is in "An Error Message Is...
...is off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Check the error message displayed on page 68. 44...ink tank by the label on The ink tank is correctly set properly. z Ink lamp is on the Print Head Holder. You can confirm the status of the machine to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash. ... following ink has run out. z With the Ink lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to print. on the LCD during printing. Replace it is not set and there is in "An Error Message Is...
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... ink tanks according to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Routine Maintenance 45 remove only the ink tank. z Once you when to hold the Print Head Holder to clog. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal... Unit (Printer Cover), and set the Scanning Unit Support to replace the tanks properly. „ Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks.
... ink tanks according to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Routine Maintenance 45 remove only the ink tank. z Once you when to hold the Print Head Holder to clog. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal... Unit (Printer Cover), and set the Scanning Unit Support to replace the tanks properly. „ Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks.
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... original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into... up red. Important Install all the ink tanks are installed. (G) (1) (3) (2) 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to print. Routine Maintenance 47
... original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into... up red. Important Install all the ink tanks are installed. (G) (1) (3) (2) 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to print. Routine Maintenance 47
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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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... a highlight pen or paint-stick - When you press the ON/OFF button to turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to turn off the power outlet strip before the Power lamp goes out, this blockage. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped... from drying. Routine Maintenance 49 If you are not using a power outlet strip, you can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. „ When You Are Not Using the Machine for a Long Time When you remove the power cord or switch off the...
... a highlight pen or paint-stick - When you press the ON/OFF button to turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to turn off the power outlet strip before the Power lamp goes out, this blockage. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped... from drying. Routine Maintenance 49 If you are not using a power outlet strip, you can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. „ When You Are Not Using the Machine for a Long Time When you remove the power cord or switch off the...
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... Print Head may improve print quality. 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 the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head 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...
... Print Head may improve print quality. 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 the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head 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...
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... 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 printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. The Settings screen is... HOME screen is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is turned on page 52. Routine Maintenance 51 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded 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 printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. The Settings screen is... HOME screen is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is turned on page 52. Routine Maintenance 51 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded paper...
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z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 54. The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to the nozzle check pattern that is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to the Maintenance.... Routine Maintenance 53 z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. Select the pattern that you printed. 2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately.
z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 54. The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to the nozzle check pattern that is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to the Maintenance.... Routine Maintenance 53 z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. Select the pattern that you printed. 2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately.
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.... The nozzle check pattern is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Print Head Cleaning starts. Note If the problem is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. See...
.... The nozzle check pattern is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Print Head Cleaning starts. Note If the problem is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. See...
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...solve the problem, the Print Head may be absorbed in the Rear Tray or Front Tray. 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 HOME button. Contact your Canon service representative. This ...takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. 5 Check the condition of that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be damaged. The Maintenance screen is ...
...solve the problem, the Print Head may be absorbed in the Rear Tray or Front Tray. 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 HOME button. Contact your Canon service representative. This ...takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. 5 Check the condition of that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be damaged. The Maintenance screen is ...
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.... The Settings screen is displayed. 56 Routine Maintenance Note (4) If you have loaded paper. 4 Print the print head alignment pattern. (1) Press the HOME button. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. 1 Make sure that the pattern is displayed. The HOME screen is turned on, open...
.... The Settings screen is displayed. 56 Routine Maintenance Note (4) If you have loaded paper. 4 Print the print head alignment pattern. (1) Press the HOME button. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. 1 Make sure that the pattern is displayed. The HOME screen is turned on, open...
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... second pattern is difficult to K, then press the OK button. 5 Adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the least noticeable pattern in column A. (2) Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting ...
... second pattern is difficult to K, then press the OK button. 5 Adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the least noticeable pattern in column A. (2) Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting ...
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... surface. Important z When cleaning the exterior of the Machine Caution Be sure to use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Smooth out wrinkles on the surface with it gently. Caution z Do not use neutral detergent or volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone...
... surface. Important z When cleaning the exterior of the Machine Caution Be sure to use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Smooth out wrinkles on the surface with it gently. Caution z Do not use neutral detergent or volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone...
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...level is incorrect. An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD If an error message is not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged. z There are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are flashing red, see "Getting the Ink Status ...The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) z More than one ink tanks of each ink tank. Printing under the ink out condition. "Print head is almost full. Install the print head." Install the correct print head." U071 "The ink absorber is not installed. Press OK to cancel the error so you are...
...level is incorrect. An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD If an error message is not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged. z There are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are flashing red, see "Getting the Ink Status ...The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) z More than one ink tanks of each ink tank. Printing under the ink out condition. "Print head is almost full. Install the print head." Install the correct print head." U071 "The ink absorber is not installed. Press OK to cancel the error so you are...
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... of the protective film is exposed, as in the User's Guide on the printable side. When printing data with the wrong side facing upwards. Cause Action Print Head nozzles are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in (B), pull the orange tape and remove it . Then try...
... of the protective film is exposed, as in the User's Guide on the printable side. When printing data with the wrong side facing upwards. Cause Action Print Head nozzles are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in (B), pull the orange tape and remove it . Then try...
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Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller will widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. For details, refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in the User's Guide on thick paper. z Setting with the printer driver Refer to "Changing the ...Is Smudged Cause Action Paper Feed Roller is dirty. Inside of the machine is dirty. Printing on -screen manual. Especially if you are printing beyond the recommended printing area. Printing beyond the recommended printing area of your computer, refer to prevent paper abrasion by using the Operation Panel on ...
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller will widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. For details, refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in the User's Guide on thick paper. z Setting with the printer driver Refer to "Changing the ...Is Smudged Cause Action Paper Feed Roller is dirty. Inside of the machine is dirty. Printing on -screen manual. Especially if you are printing beyond the recommended printing area. Printing beyond the recommended printing area of your computer, refer to prevent paper abrasion by using the Operation Panel on ...
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...Depending on the media type, the paper may be smudged or may improve the print result. „ Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are using paper with the other side. See "Aligning the Print Head" on a level surface. Action For Plain Paper Turn the paper over and reload.... For Other Paper If you are clogged. We recommend putting unused paper back into the package and keep them on page 56 and perform Print Head Alignment. 76 Troubleshooting Use such paper after correcting paper curl as seen below. (1) (2) (A) (3)Check to see that the paper curl is...
...Depending on the media type, the paper may be smudged or may improve the print result. „ Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are using paper with the other side. See "Aligning the Print Head" on a level surface. Action For Plain Paper Turn the paper over and reload.... For Other Paper If you are clogged. We recommend putting unused paper back into the package and keep them on page 56 and perform Print Head Alignment. 76 Troubleshooting Use such paper after correcting paper curl as seen below. (1) (2) (A) (3)Check to see that the paper curl is...
