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... 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 Nozzle Check Pattern ...........54 Print Head Cleaning 56 Print Head Deep Cleaning 58 Aligning the Print Head 60 Cleaning Your Machine 64 Troubleshooting 67 Error Message Is Displayed on the...
... 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 Nozzle Check Pattern ...........54 Print Head Cleaning 56 Print Head Deep Cleaning 58 Aligning the Print Head 60 Cleaning Your Machine 64 Troubleshooting 67 Error Message Is Displayed on the...
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... rounded indent of ink, replace them using the following steps. When an ink tank is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Caution Do not hold the Print Head Holder to clog. Refilling ink is left open . z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine...recommended. Do not leave the machine with new ones. z Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when blackand-white printing is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may cause the nozzles to stop or move it immediately. Furthermore, with a new one....
... rounded indent of ink, replace them using the following steps. When an ink tank is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Caution Do not hold the Print Head Holder to clog. Refilling ink is left open . z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine...recommended. Do not leave the machine with new ones. z Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when blackand-white printing is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may cause the nozzles to stop or move it immediately. Furthermore, with a new one....
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...red. 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 Print Head Cleaning finishes. 50 Routine Maintenance z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper... can not be fed properly. 8 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Printing will not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is ...
...red. 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 Print Head Cleaning finishes. 50 Routine Maintenance z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper... can not be fed properly. 8 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Printing will not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is ...
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...out, this blockage. 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 page 52. If you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month ...to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Note z If the printed area is not used for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Routine Maintenance 51 When you remove ...
...out, this blockage. 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 page 52. If you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month ...to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Note z If the printed area is not used for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Routine Maintenance 51 When you remove ...
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...Canon service representative. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 56. Make sure that the ink tank of the lamps is flashing fast, the associated ink tank is inserted in the printer driver settings. If lines are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning...after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. If any one of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 58. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on...
...Canon service representative. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 56. Make sure that the ink tank of the lamps is flashing fast, the associated ink tank is inserted in the printer driver settings. If lines are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning...after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. If any one of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 58. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on...
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...If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to start Print Head Cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 56. (2) Routine Maintenance 55 Select the pattern that is displayed. (1) (2) Select Yes and ...press the OK button to the nozzle check pattern that you printed. The LCD returns to the Maintenance screen. (1) z If...
...If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to start Print Head Cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 56. (2) Routine Maintenance 55 Select the pattern that is displayed. (1) (2) Select Yes and ...press the OK button to the nozzle check pattern that you printed. The LCD returns to the Maintenance screen. (1) z If...
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... not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Print Head Cleaning starts. The nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. This takes about 70 seconds. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if...
... not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Print Head Cleaning starts. The nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. This takes about 70 seconds. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if...
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Routine Maintenance 57 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 54. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 58. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning.
Routine Maintenance 57 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 54. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 58. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning.
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... press the OK button. This takes about 100 seconds. (4) 58 Routine Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. The Maintenance screen is displayed. (3) (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter...
... press the OK button. This takes about 100 seconds. (4) 58 Routine Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. The Maintenance screen is displayed. (3) (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter...
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5 Check the condition of that color. 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. Contact your Canon service representative. Routine Maintenance 59 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. 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.
5 Check the condition of that color. 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. Contact your Canon service representative. Routine Maintenance 59 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. 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.
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..., or any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. 2 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source to clean. 64 Routine Maintenance Important The sheet (B) is easily damaged, so wipe it , wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side...cleaning. Cleaning the paper feed rollers will wear the rollers, so perform this only when necessary. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Moisten a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and wring out excess water. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing...
..., or any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. 2 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source to clean. 64 Routine Maintenance Important The sheet (B) is easily damaged, so wipe it , wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side...cleaning. Cleaning the paper feed rollers will wear the rollers, so perform this only when necessary. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Moisten a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and wring out excess water. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing...
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... than one ink tanks of the machine so that the ink absorber is not exposed directly to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for example. "Auto head align has failed. z More than A4 or Letter is loaded in the correct position. The machine has a built-in ...the ink absorber becomes completely full and until the ink absorber is open or close it . Perform necessary operations according your Canon service representative. For Automatic Print Head Alignment, always load paper in place." Press the OK button to dismiss the error message, and then adjust your device...
... than one ink tanks of the machine so that the ink absorber is not exposed directly to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for example. "Auto head align has failed. z More than A4 or Letter is loaded in the correct position. The machine has a built-in ...the ink absorber becomes completely full and until the ink absorber is open or close it . Perform necessary operations according your Canon service representative. For Automatic Print Head Alignment, always load paper in place." Press the OK button to dismiss the error message, and then adjust your device...
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... is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice The Print Head may be damaged. z If the problem is fully inserted. Make sure that ink is still not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the ink tank until it clicks into place. Contact your Canon service representative. Ink...
... is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice The Print Head may be damaged. z If the problem is fully inserted. Make sure that ink is still not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the ink tank until it clicks into place. Contact your Canon service representative. Ink...
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.... Inside of paper. Print Head is not feeding properly, clean the Paper Feed Rollers. See "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on page 9. Media Type setting in each mode to High(qualitypriority). When performing Two-sided copy, if the paper size specified using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. For details on cleaning, see "Cleaning the Paper Feed...
.... Inside of paper. Print Head is not feeding properly, clean the Paper Feed Rollers. See "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on page 9. Media Type setting in each mode to High(qualitypriority). When performing Two-sided copy, if the paper size specified using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. For details on cleaning, see "Cleaning the Paper Feed...
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...the machine. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with this machine. Error No.: 2500 Is Displayed Cause Automatic Print Head Alignment has failed. " in "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the machine. Action Close the Inner Cover, then ...used during Print Head Cleaning, for example. However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber becomes completely full and until the ink absorber is almost full. Error No.: 1700 Is Displayed Cause The ink absorber is replaced, you are recommended to contact a Canon service representative...
...the machine. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with this machine. Error No.: 2500 Is Displayed Cause Automatic Print Head Alignment has failed. " in "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the machine. Action Close the Inner Cover, then ...used during Print Head Cleaning, for example. However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber becomes completely full and until the ink absorber is almost full. Error No.: 1700 Is Displayed Cause The ink absorber is replaced, you are recommended to contact a Canon service representative...
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...out of the User's Guide on the sheet are not dirty. Press and hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for example. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level is nearly full. Troubleshooting 89 If the filled circles... "ink absorber*2 full" This error message indicates that the ink absorber is memorized. You can continue printing by selecting Continue*1 on the display on your Canon service representative. *1 To resume printing, you are filled in ink absorber to resolve the error. The machine has a built-in . For...
...out of the User's Guide on the sheet are not dirty. Press and hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for example. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level is nearly full. Troubleshooting 89 If the filled circles... "ink absorber*2 full" This error message indicates that the ink absorber is memorized. You can continue printing by selecting Continue*1 on the display on your Canon service representative. *1 To resume printing, you are filled in ink absorber to resolve the error. The machine has a built-in . For...
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...NAVI Button 3 Nozzle Check Pattern examining 54 printing 53 P PGI-5BK Black 46 Photo Printing from Photo 36 scanning a photo 36 select and print 37 Print Head automatic print head alignment 60 cleaning 56 deep cleaning 58 manual print head alignment 61 Printing from a Memory Card 31 Photo Index Sheet 35 select and print 33 Printing from Your Computer 26 Macintosh 27 Windows 26... 91 PictBridge 92 scan 91 System Requirements 92 T Troubleshooting 67 Turning off the Machine 4 Turning on the Machine 4 U Users in the U.S.A. Limited Warranty - Canon U.S.A., Inc. U.S. Only 98 102 Index
...NAVI Button 3 Nozzle Check Pattern examining 54 printing 53 P PGI-5BK Black 46 Photo Printing from Photo 36 scanning a photo 36 select and print 37 Print Head automatic print head alignment 60 cleaning 56 deep cleaning 58 manual print head alignment 61 Printing from a Memory Card 31 Photo Index Sheet 35 select and print 33 Printing from Your Computer 26 Macintosh 27 Windows 26... 91 PictBridge 92 scan 91 System Requirements 92 T Troubleshooting 67 Turning off the Machine 4 Turning on the Machine 4 U Users in the U.S.A. Limited Warranty - Canon U.S.A., Inc. U.S. Only 98 102 Index