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... this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2006 Canon U.S.A., Inc. z MEMORY STICK, Memory Stick PRO, MEMORY STICK Duo and Memory Stick Pro Duo are...Mac are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to Canon Inc. z Photo Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH. z Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Canon PIXMA MP960 Photo All-in the U.S. Copyright This manual is a trademark of ...
... this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2006 Canon U.S.A., Inc. z MEMORY STICK, Memory Stick PRO, MEMORY STICK Duo and Memory Stick Pro Duo are...Mac are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to Canon Inc. z Photo Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH. z Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Canon PIXMA MP960 Photo All-in the U.S. Copyright This manual is a trademark of ...
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... Functions..........42 Using Useful Display Functions 42 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 43 Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device 43 Routine Maintenance 50 Replacing an Ink Tank 50 Keeping the Best Printing Results 55 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 56 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 57 Examining the...
... Functions..........42 Using Useful Display Functions 42 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 43 Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device 43 Routine Maintenance 50 Replacing an Ink Tank 50 Keeping the Best Printing Results 55 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 56 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 57 Examining the...
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... button depends on the screen that you press them . You can scan printed photos and then print them on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. See "Photo Printing from Photo or Film" on the 35 mm film strips and slides and then print them. Settings...reach the 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 screens other than the HOME screen, an operation procedure or menus is displayed. (B) Function button (f2): When you to select menus displayed ...
... button depends on the screen that you press them . You can scan printed photos and then print them on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. See "Photo Printing from Photo or Film" on the 35 mm film strips and slides and then print them. Settings...reach the 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 screens other than the HOME screen, an operation procedure or menus is displayed. (B) Function button (f2): When you to select menus displayed ...
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... the ON/OFF button. Important If the ALARM lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is not lit. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed.
... the ON/OFF button. Important If the ALARM lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is not lit. z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed.
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... a Film" on page 37. Align the upper left corner of your original with the alignment mark on the Platen Glass. 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...
... a Film" on page 37. Align the upper left corner of your original with the alignment mark on the Platen Glass. 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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.... z Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper z Damp paper z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size. Colors in dark images may cause the edges... the paper to dry for 24 hours before placing your printouts in an adhesive-type album as you place printouts in an album before the ink is dry (approximately 30 minutes). z Store printouts in hot or humid conditions. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use ...
.... z Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper z Damp paper z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size. Colors in dark images may cause the edges... the paper to dry for 24 hours before placing your printouts in an adhesive-type album as you place printouts in an album before the ink is dry (approximately 30 minutes). z Store printouts in hot or humid conditions. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use ...
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...sure to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash. You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank by the ink lamps. The machine uses the following ink tanks. Ink is unable to have a replacement ink tank available. Replace the ink tank with a new one. * If an ink tank related error message is... displayed on the LCD, an ink tank error has ...
...sure to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash. You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank by the ink lamps. The machine uses the following ink tanks. Ink is unable to have a replacement ink tank available. Replace the ink tank with a new one. * If an ink tank related error message is... displayed on the LCD, an ink tank error has ...
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...ink tank (B) (B) Ink tanks that Canon shall not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. z Ink may be advised that may damage the machine. The machine may have run out of printing under the ink out condition. Printing under the ink out condition. Routine Maintenance 51 Replacing the ink... If you want to cancel printing. Press and hold the Stop/Reset button for detecting the remaining ink level is displayed distinctly from other ink tanks (C) (C) Ink tanks with low ink If the "X" symbol is displayed on the LCD and replace it . * With this condition, ...
...ink tank (B) (B) Ink tanks that Canon shall not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. z Ink may be advised that may damage the machine. The machine may have run out of printing under the ink out condition. Printing under the ink out condition. Routine Maintenance 51 Replacing the ink... If you want to cancel printing. Press and hold the Stop/Reset button for detecting the remaining ink level is displayed distinctly from other ink tanks (C) (C) Ink tanks with low ink If the "X" symbol is displayed on the LCD and replace it . * With this condition, ...
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...maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. When an ink tank is turned on, and raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops. z Once you when to the right. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not...consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when blackand-white printing is reinstalled. „ Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace it immediately. Color ink is opened, you cannot open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to replace the tanks...
...maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. When an ink tank is turned on, and raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops. z Once you when to the right. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not...consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when blackand-white printing is reinstalled. „ Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace it immediately. Color ink is opened, you cannot open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to replace the tanks...
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... along the perforation. Be sure to stain your fingers. Note z Do not remove more than one ink tank. 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... local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. If part of the orange tape is flashing fast. *1 (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you remove the protective cap and may not eject properly when (B) printing. (2) Remove...
... along the perforation. Be sure to stain your fingers. Note z Do not remove more than one ink tank. 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... local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. If part of the orange tape is flashing fast. *1 (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you remove the protective cap and may not eject properly when (B) printing. (2) Remove...
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...the tank matches the label. Important The machine cannot be fed properly. 8 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Note Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. 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. 54 Routine Maintenance z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper can not be used unless ...
...the tank matches the label. Important The machine cannot be fed properly. 8 Gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Note Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. 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. 54 Routine Maintenance z When you start with the Inner Cover open since paper can not be used unless ...
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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 page 56. When you can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. &#... Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. If you are using the machine for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in the Print Head for high-precision printing...
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 56. When you can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. &#... Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. If you are using the machine for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in the Print Head for high-precision printing...
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... Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative. If any one of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Replace the ink tank. Make sure that all lamps for a while, but we recommend you to confirm the condition... is inserted in each position, matching the label. See "Prepare the replacement tank." If the problem is not resolved after running low. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 57. Press the mark on page 53. If the ruled lines are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print ...
... Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative. If any one of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Replace the ink tank. Make sure that all lamps for a while, but we recommend you to confirm the condition... is inserted in each position, matching the label. See "Prepare the replacement tank." If the problem is not resolved after running low. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 57. Press the mark on page 53. If the ruled lines are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print ...
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... the top 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.
... the top 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.
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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 50. 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 58 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 50. 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 58 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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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 Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on the HOME screen. The Maintenance screen is turned ... Paper 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. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. This takes about 1 minute. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head 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 Cleaning. (1) Select Settings on the HOME screen. The Maintenance screen is turned ... Paper 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. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. This takes about 1 minute. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning...
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...Paper Output Tray and open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your finger on the top of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used... Cleaning finishes. This takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. (4) 62 Routine Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. The Maintenance screen is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Print Head...
...Paper Output Tray and open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your finger on the top of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used... Cleaning finishes. This takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. (4) 62 Routine Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. The Maintenance screen is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. Print Head...
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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. Routine Maintenance 63 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. (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. 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. Routine Maintenance 63 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. (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. 5 Check the condition of that color. Contact your Canon service representative.
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... inside the machine are stained, wipe off . 70 Routine Maintenance See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine" on the HOME screen. z Do not perform any ink from the Auto Sheet Feeder. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on page 2. The Maintenance screen is being cleaned. „ Cleaning the Protrusions Inside...
... inside the machine are stained, wipe off . 70 Routine Maintenance See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine" on the HOME screen. z Do not perform any ink from the Auto Sheet Feeder. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on page 2. The Maintenance screen is being cleaned. „ Cleaning the Protrusions Inside...
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... problem, refer to End of Job" on page 78 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 78 z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 78 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 79 z "White Streaks" on page... 80 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 80 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 80 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on page 82 z "Printing Problems When...
... problem, refer to End of Job" on page 78 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 78 z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 78 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 79 z "White Streaks" on page... 80 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 80 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 80 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on page 82 z "Printing Problems When...
