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..., technical information and recommendations in this manual may not be reproduced in part, without notice. Specifications are licensed to your Canon PIXMA MP810 Photo All-in order that promotes energy saving through the use of products with all rights reserved. has determined that effectively reduce.... It is a global program that it will be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner...
..., technical information and recommendations in this manual may not be reproduced in part, without notice. Specifications are licensed to your Canon PIXMA MP810 Photo All-in order that promotes energy saving through the use of products with all rights reserved. has determined that effectively reduce.... It is a global program that it will be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner...
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... Functions 40 Using Useful Display Functions 40 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 41 Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device 41 Routine Maintenance 48 Replacing an Ink Tank 48 Keeping the Best Printing Results 53 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 54 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 55 Examining the...
... Functions 40 Using Useful Display Functions 40 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 41 Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device 41 Routine Maintenance 48 Replacing an Ink Tank 48 Keeping the Best Printing Results 53 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 54 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 55 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. When you press them . You can scan printed photos and then print them on page 37. Settings: Easy...
... 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. When you press them . You can scan printed photos and then print them on page 37. Settings: Easy...
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... machine. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 71. 2 If you are using the machine connected to a computer, turn off . z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to complete them. 1 Open the Operation Panel and press...
... machine. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 71. 2 If you are using the machine connected to a computer, turn off . z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to complete them. 1 Open the Operation Panel and press...
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... Printing from Photo or Film" on the Platen Glass. For details on how to copy or scan on page 37. 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...
... Printing from Photo or Film" on the Platen Glass. For details on how to copy or scan on page 37. 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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..., when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of the paper to direct sunlight. We recommend to allow the ink to a small size. z Store printouts in an album. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but will become smudged if you may ... thin (weighing less than 64 gsm / 17 lb) z Paper that is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to dry for 24 hours before the ink is completely dry. z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the...
..., when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of the paper to direct sunlight. We recommend to allow the ink to a small size. z Store printouts in an album. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but will become smudged if you may ... thin (weighing less than 64 gsm / 17 lb) z Paper that is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to dry for 24 hours before the ink is completely dry. z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the...
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... light or flash. The proper arrangement from the left is unable to have a replacement ink tank available. Ink is low: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals). Ink is installed in the incorrect position. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors ... Yellow , Magenta , Cyan . z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 54. Getting the Ink Level Information You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to print. You ...
... light or flash. The proper arrangement from the left is unable to have a replacement ink tank available. Ink is low: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals). Ink is installed in the incorrect position. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors ... Yellow , Magenta , Cyan . z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 54. Getting the Ink Level Information You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to print. You ...
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...Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible. (A) (A) Ink tanks with low ink If the "X" symbol is displayed distinctly from other ink tanks (C) (C) Ink tanks with no ink z Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. Replace the ink tank with a new one. The machine may have ...continue printing, press the OK button with the ink tank installed. symbol is recommended. z Ink may damage the machine. Replacing the ink tank is displayed above an ink tank (B) (B) Ink tanks that Canon shall not be caused by continuation of ink. Then printing can continue. Routine Maintenance 49
...Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible. (A) (A) Ink tanks with low ink If the "X" symbol is displayed distinctly from other ink tanks (C) (C) Ink tanks with no ink z Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. Replace the ink tank with a new one. The machine may have ...continue printing, press the OK button with the ink tank installed. symbol is recommended. z Ink may damage the machine. Replacing the ink tank is displayed above an ink tank (B) (B) Ink tanks that Canon shall not be caused by continuation of ink. Then printing can continue. Routine Maintenance 49
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.... 2 Make sure that the machine is turned on, and raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it out in the rounded indent of specified Canon brand ink tanks. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. 50 ...Routine Maintenance Caution z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it immediately with such tanks, the machine will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the machine may cause the nozzles to maintain the machine's performance. z If the Document Cover is reinstalled. Caution z ...
.... 2 Make sure that the machine is turned on, and raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it out in the rounded indent of specified Canon brand ink tanks. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. 50 ...Routine Maintenance Caution z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it immediately with such tanks, the machine will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the machine may cause the nozzles to maintain the machine's performance. z If the Document Cover is reinstalled. Caution z ...
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...Head Lock Lever; If part of the orange tape is removed, as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as failure to follow this may not eject properly when (B) printing. (2) Remove the ...Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it . Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to prevent the ink from staining your clothes and hands with *2 *1 ink on the removed protective cap. *1 Do not touch the electrical contacts on the ink tank. 4 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is removed. (2) Important z Be sure to ...
...Head Lock Lever; If part of the orange tape is removed, as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as failure to follow this may not eject properly when (B) printing. (2) Remove the ...Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it . Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to prevent the ink from staining your clothes and hands with *2 *1 ink on the removed protective cap. *1 Do not touch the electrical contacts on the ink tank. 4 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is removed. (2) Important z Be sure to ...
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... z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. *1 (1) 7 Close the Inner Cover. (3) (2) *1 Make sure the position of the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on page 71. z When you start with the Inner... paper can not be fed properly. 8 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 6 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the tank matches the label. Note Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Caution z Be sure to get your fingers caught. Important The machine cannot be...
... z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. *1 (1) 7 Close the Inner Cover. (3) (2) *1 Make sure the position of the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on page 71. z When you start with the Inner... paper can not be fed properly. 8 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 6 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the tank matches the label. Note Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Caution z Be sure to get your fingers caught. Important The machine cannot be...
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... head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. When you can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using... Head. 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. If you remove the power cord or switch off the power outlet strip before the POWER lamp goes out...
... head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. When you can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using... Head. 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. If you remove the power cord or switch off the power outlet strip before the POWER lamp goes out...
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... If lines are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 55. Contact your Canon service representative. You can continue printing for the ink tanks are lit red. - Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 58. If the ruled lines...Results Not Satisfactory" on page 51. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for...
... If lines are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 55. Contact your Canon service representative. You can continue printing for the ink tanks are lit red. - Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 58. If the ruled lines...Results Not Satisfactory" on page 51. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for...
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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. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that the machine is (3) displayed. (4) Select Yes and...
... 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. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that the machine is (3) displayed. (4) Select Yes and...
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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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 48. 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 56 Routine Maintenance Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly.
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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 48. 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 56 Routine Maintenance Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly.
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...the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used... paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. This takes about 1 minute. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The pattern print confirmation screen is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain...
...the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used... paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. This takes about 1 minute. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The pattern print confirmation screen is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain...
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...the Paper Output Tray and open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your finger in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. The Maintenance screen...not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the rounded indent of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Cassette. 2 Open the ...
...the Paper Output Tray and open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your finger in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. The Maintenance screen...not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the rounded indent of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Cassette. 2 Open the ...
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Contact your Canon service representative. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 48. (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 55. Routine Maintenance 61 5 Check the condition of that color. 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.
Contact your Canon service representative. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 48. (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 55. Routine Maintenance 61 5 Check the condition of that color. 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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... swab or the like. Important z Even if the Cassette is smudged, clean the inside the machine may be sure to turn the machine off any ink from the Auto Sheet Feeder. The paper cleans the inside the machine are stained, wipe off . The Settings screen is displayed. (3) Select Bottom plate cleaning...
... swab or the like. Important z Even if the Cassette is smudged, clean the inside the machine may be sure to turn the machine off any ink from the Auto Sheet Feeder. The paper cleans the inside the machine are stained, wipe off . The Settings screen is displayed. (3) Select Bottom plate cleaning...
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... problem, refer to End of Job" on page 77 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 77 z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 77 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 78 z "White Streaks" on page... 79 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 79 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 79 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on page 81 z "Printing Problems When...
... problem, refer to End of Job" on page 77 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 77 z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 77 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 78 z "White Streaks" on page... 79 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 79 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 79 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on page 81 z "Printing Problems When...