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... 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 Nozzle Check Pattern ...........58 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head Deep Cleaning 62 Aligning the Print Head 64 Cleaning Your Machine 68 Troubleshooting 71 Error Message Is Displayed...
... 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 Nozzle Check Pattern ...........58 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head Deep Cleaning 62 Aligning the Print Head 64 Cleaning Your Machine 68 Troubleshooting 71 Error Message Is Displayed...
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z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. z The machine is connected to steady, non-flashing light. Note ...lamp flashes blue, and changes to your computer. Turning off the Machine 1 To turn on page 55. 4 Before Printing Important If the ALARM lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is turned off the machine, press the ON/OFF...button. If the power plug is not lit. z The MP Drivers are set into place. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine. If you are using the machine connected to confirm that the POWER lamp is removed from the ...
z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. z The machine is connected to steady, non-flashing light. Note ...lamp flashes blue, and changes to your computer. Turning off the Machine 1 To turn on page 55. 4 Before Printing Important If the ALARM lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is turned off the machine, press the ON/OFF...button. If the power plug is not lit. z The MP Drivers are set into place. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine. If you are using the machine connected to confirm that the POWER lamp is removed from the ...
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... to the device could result. z You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone and print recorded images directly without the need to align the Print Head. A device with the device. If you are using the device battery, be connected to this mark is PictBridge-compatible. Connecting...
... to the device could result. z You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone and print recorded images directly without the need to align the Print Head. A device with the device. If you are using the device battery, be connected to this mark is PictBridge-compatible. Connecting...
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... opened, you when to replace the tanks properly. Be sure to the center. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. The Print Head Holder moves to open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Do not leave the machine with new ones. To maintain optimal... Cover at the same time. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may not operate properly when it . Caution z Do not hold the LCD or the Operation Panel. z Replace empty tanks with...
... opened, you when to replace the tanks properly. Be sure to the center. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. The Print Head Holder moves to open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Do not leave the machine with new ones. To maintain optimal... Cover at the same time. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may not operate properly when it . Caution z Do not hold the LCD or the Operation Panel. z Replace empty tanks with...
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... (C). z Be careful not to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink tanks as failure to follow this may not eject properly when (B) printing. (2) Remove the orange protective cap 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. Important (C) Make sure that the protective film does not remain on page 50. *1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Be sure to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you remove the...
... (C). z Be careful not to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink tanks as failure to follow this may not eject properly when (B) printing. (2) Remove the orange protective cap 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. Important (C) Make sure that the protective film does not remain on page 50. *1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Be sure to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you remove the...
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... 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 the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 54 Routine Maintenance Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank..., Print Head Cleaning is closed . z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be fed properly. 8 Gently close the Scanning ...
... 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 the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 54 Routine Maintenance Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank..., Print Head Cleaning is closed . z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be fed properly. 8 Gently close the Scanning ...
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... from the wall outlet. If you remove the power cord or switch 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. Numerous nozzles are using the machine for a long time...the machine. (2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. 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.
... from the wall outlet. If you remove the power cord or switch 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. Numerous nozzles are using the machine for a long time...the machine. (2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. 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.
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... ink tank is inserted in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are shifted after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 78. If the ruled lines are probably clogged. Contact your Canon service representative. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted Step...
... ink tank is inserted in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are shifted after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 78. If the ruled lines are probably clogged. Contact your Canon service representative. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted Step...
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...Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The pattern print confirmation screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. (4) 5 Examine... is (3) displayed. (4) Select Yes and then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Select Settings on the HOME screen. See ...
...Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 2. (2) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The pattern print confirmation screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. (4) 5 Examine... is (3) displayed. (4) Select Yes and then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Select Settings on the HOME screen. See ...
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The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 60. (1) (2) Routine Maintenance 59 Select the pattern that you printed. 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 screen. (1) z ...
The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 60. (1) (2) Routine Maintenance 59 Select the pattern that you printed. 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 screen. (1) z ...
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...Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The confirmation screen is (4) displayed. (5)... press the OK button. This takes about 1 minute. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Note that the machine is printed. 60 Routine Maintenance Print Head Cleaning starts. The Maintenance screen is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button....
...Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The confirmation screen is (4) displayed. (5)... press the OK button. This takes about 1 minute. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Note that the machine is printed. 60 Routine Maintenance Print Head Cleaning starts. The Maintenance screen is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button....
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See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 58. Routine Maintenance 61 See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 62. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action.
See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 58. Routine Maintenance 61 See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 62. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action.
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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 the HOME screen. The confirmation screen is a more ink... than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. This takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. (4) 62 Routine Maintenance The ...
.... 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 the HOME screen. The confirmation screen is a more ink... than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. This takes about 1 minute 30 seconds. (4) 62 Routine Maintenance The ...
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Contact your Canon service representative. 5 Check the condition of that color. 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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. 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
Contact your Canon service representative. 5 Check the condition of that color. 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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. 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
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.... Note Make sure that the machine is displayed. (3) Select Auto head align, then press the OK button. The print head is aligned automatically, and the print head pattern after printing the current head position adjustment values. (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are not satisfactory, perform Manual...
.... Note Make sure that the machine is displayed. (3) Select Auto head align, then press the OK button. The print head is aligned automatically, and the print head pattern after printing the current head position adjustment values. (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are not satisfactory, perform Manual...
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... Paper Output Tray, and then open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Routine Maintenance 65 The Maintenance screen is printed, select Yes, then press the OK button. Confirmation screen is loaded. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on , and then...
... Paper Output Tray, and then open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Routine Maintenance 65 The Maintenance screen is printed, select Yes, then press the OK button. Confirmation screen is loaded. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on , and then...
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... that the machine is turned on the Platen Glass. Caution z Be sure to maintain your machine. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Moisten a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and wring out...
... that the machine is turned on the Platen Glass. Caution z Be sure to maintain your machine. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Moisten a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and wring out...
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..., if the problem continues after connecting the device to strong light. Troubleshooting 73 Install the print head." Close the inner cover and press OK." Press OK to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are installed. Do not open when... that the ink absorber is not resolved, the Print Head may be incompatible. Perform necessary operations according your Canon service representative. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the model or brand of the Print Head. However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber becomes completely full...
..., if the problem continues after connecting the device to strong light. Troubleshooting 73 Install the print head." Close the inner cover and press OK." Press OK to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are installed. Do not open when... that the ink absorber is not resolved, the Print Head may be incompatible. Perform necessary operations according your Canon service representative. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the model or brand of the Print Head. However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber becomes completely full...
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... an ink lamp is flashing red fast at about 1-second intervals or is not lit, the tank is still not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice The Print Head may be damaged. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 50. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is ...orange tape is not lit, press the mark on page 56. Contact your Canon service representative. Action Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and check the ink lamps. Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Ink tank is ...
... an ink lamp is flashing red fast at about 1-second intervals or is not lit, the tank is still not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice The Print Head may be damaged. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 50. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is ...orange tape is not lit, press the mark on page 56. Contact your Canon service representative. Action Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and check the ink lamps. Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Ink tank is ...
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...with ink, causing printed paper to become smudged. When performing Two-sided copy, if the paper size specified using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of paper loaded in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Print Head is dirty. ...If you did not align the Print Head after you install it. Check that the Media Type...
...with ink, causing printed paper to become smudged. When performing Two-sided copy, if the paper size specified using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of paper loaded in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Print Head is dirty. ...If you did not align the Print Head after you install it. Check that the Media Type...