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...the products described. z SD card and miniSD Card are subject to your Canon PIXMA MP600 Photo All-in which business can participate voluntarily. Canon U.S.A., Inc. It is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. No representation is an open system ...effectively reduce energy consumption. z SmartMedia is a trademark of SD Association. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual and in -One Quick Start Guide. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are licensed to -use of products with all rights ...
...the products described. z SD card and miniSD Card are subject to your Canon PIXMA MP600 Photo All-in which business can participate voluntarily. Canon U.S.A., Inc. It is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. No representation is an open system ...effectively reduce energy consumption. z SmartMedia is a trademark of SD Association. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual and in -One Quick Start Guide. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are licensed to -use of products with all rights ...
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... Functions 37 Using Useful Display Functions 38 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 39 Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device 39 Routine Maintenance 46 Replacing an Ink Tank 46 Keeping the Best Printing Results 51 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 52 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 53 Examining the...
... Functions 37 Using Useful Display Functions 38 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 39 Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device 39 Routine Maintenance 46 Replacing an Ink Tank 46 Keeping the Best Printing Results 51 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 52 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 53 Examining the...
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... function that is displayed and which Function button you press. (A) (B) (A) Function button (f1): When you press the Function button (f1/Remaining ink vol) on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 52, "Cleaning Your Machine" on page 64...
... function that is displayed and which Function button you press. (A) (B) (A) Function button (f1): When you press the Function button (f1/Remaining ink vol) on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 52, "Cleaning Your Machine" on page 64...
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... the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before the LCD goes out. 4 Before Printing z The machine is not lit. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. You cannot change the wait time before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on your computer (or a compatible device). If...
... the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before the LCD goes out. 4 Before Printing z The machine is not lit. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. You cannot change the wait time before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on your computer (or a compatible device). If...
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Place the original face down on the Platen Glass. Before Printing 5 Note Make sure 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 ...
Place the original face down on the Platen Glass. Before Printing 5 Note Make sure 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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...may appear indistinct at first, but will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the machine to dry for 24 hours before the ink is completely dry. Never expose them from direct exposure to heat or direct sunlight. z Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album ...an album before placing your printouts in hot or humid conditions. z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the ink is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to remove them. z Images may not be able...
...may appear indistinct at first, but will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the machine to dry for 24 hours before the ink is completely dry. Never expose them from direct exposure to heat or direct sunlight. z Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album ...an album before placing your printouts in hot or humid conditions. z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the ink is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to remove them. z Images may not be able...
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... intervals). Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of ink tank is used, or if it is out: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes quickly (at around 1-second intervals). You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank by the ink lamps. Ink is installed in the correct order. The machine uses ...Magenta , Cyan . The machine will not print if the wrong type of the machine to install the ink tanks in the incorrect position. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. Black: CLI-8BK Magenta: CLI-8M Black: PGI-5BK Yellow: CLI-8Y Cyan: CLI-...
... intervals). Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of ink tank is used, or if it is out: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes quickly (at around 1-second intervals). You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank by the ink lamps. Ink is installed in the correct order. The machine uses ...Magenta , Cyan . The machine will not print if the wrong type of the machine to install the ink tanks in the incorrect position. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. Black: CLI-8BK Magenta: CLI-8M Black: PGI-5BK Yellow: CLI-8Y Cyan: CLI-...
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... is displayed above an ink tank (B) (B) Ink tanks that Canon shall not be liable for at least 5 seconds, and then release it . Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing. Replace the ink tank with no ink z Ink has run out of printing under the ink out condition. Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank Identify the empty...
... is displayed above an ink tank (B) (B) Ink tanks that Canon shall not be liable for at least 5 seconds, and then release it . Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing. Replace the ink tank with no ink z Ink has run out of printing under the ink out condition. Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank Identify the empty...
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... removed. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. 48 Routine Maintenance Refilling ink is not recommended. When an ink tank is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the right. Do not leave the machine with a new... one. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. (1) Put your finger in the rounded indent of ink, replace them...
... removed. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. 48 Routine Maintenance Refilling ink is not recommended. When an ink tank is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the right. Do not leave the machine with a new... one. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. (1) Put your finger in the rounded indent of ink, replace them...
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... it to print. *2 Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it . Be sure to leak and stain your clothes and hands with *2 *1 ink on the removed protective cap. *1 Do not touch the electrical contacts on page 46. *1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Then...film completely (C). z Be careful not to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. remove only the ink tank. 5 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) (A) (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape in step 5-(1), as failure to follow this step may cause ...
... it to print. *2 Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it . Be sure to leak and stain your clothes and hands with *2 *1 ink on the removed protective cap. *1 Do not touch the electrical contacts on page 46. *1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Then...film completely (C). z Be careful not to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. remove only the ink tank. 5 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) (A) (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape in step 5-(1), as failure to follow this step may cause ...
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...Printing will not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed , see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 50 Routine Maintenance z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper can not be fed properly. ... LCD or the Operation Panel. Caution z Be sure to get your fingers caught. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be used unless all...
...Printing will not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed , see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 50 Routine Maintenance z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper can not be fed properly. ... LCD or the Operation Panel. Caution z Be sure to get your fingers caught. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be used unless all...
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.... Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink may blur depending on the paper. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of time, the print head...off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on page 52. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. Numerous nozzles are using the machine for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in the Print Head for a long period of...
.... Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink may blur depending on the paper. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of time, the print head...off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on page 52. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. Numerous nozzles are using the machine for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in the Print Head for a long period of...
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... of the lamps is flashing slowly, the associated ink tank is not set properly. If the ink lamp is not lit, the tank is running print head maintenance, align the Print Head. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Contact your Canon service representative. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted ...Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 58. You can continue printing for the ink tanks are shifted after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the...
... of the lamps is flashing slowly, the associated ink tank is not set properly. If the ink lamp is not lit, the tank is running print head maintenance, align the Print Head. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Contact your Canon service representative. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted ...Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 58. You can continue printing for the ink tanks are shifted after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the...
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... rounded indent of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded...
... rounded indent of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded...
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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 46. 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. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) White streaks present 54 Routine Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Follow the procedure below to 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 46. 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. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) White streaks present 54 Routine Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Follow the procedure below to examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary.
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...button. This takes about 70 seconds. The confirmation screen is (4) displayed. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on , then load a sheet of the Paper Output Tray... and open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your finger in the ink absorber. Print Head Cleaning starts. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed ...
...button. This takes about 70 seconds. The confirmation screen is (4) displayed. (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on , then load a sheet of the Paper Output Tray... and open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your finger in the ink absorber. Print Head Cleaning starts. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed ...
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Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 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 Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance, then press the... Output Tray and open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be absorbed in the ink absorber. The confirmation screen is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Note that the machine is displayed. (3) Select Deep cleaning, ...
Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 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 Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance, then press the... Output Tray and open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be absorbed in the ink absorber. The confirmation screen is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Note that the machine is displayed. (3) Select Deep cleaning, ...
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See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. Routine Maintenance 59 5 Check the condition of that color. Contact your Canon service representative. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. (2) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged.
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. Routine Maintenance 59 5 Check the condition of that color. Contact your Canon service representative. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. (2) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged.
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... with the open side to instructions. If the ejected paper is displayed. (3) Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. z Do not perform any ink from the Auto Sheet Feeder.
... with the open side to instructions. If the ejected paper is displayed. (3) Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. z Do not perform any ink from the Auto Sheet Feeder.
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... problem, refer to End of Job" on page 73 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 73 z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 73 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 74 z "White Streaks" on page... 75 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 75 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 75 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on page 77 z "Printing Problems When...
... problem, refer to End of Job" on page 73 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 73 z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 73 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 74 z "White Streaks" on page... 75 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 75 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 75 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on page 77 z "Printing Problems When...