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... (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to be, nor should they are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in part, without notice. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are not intended to change without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed ... are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they be understood to your Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One. with all rights reserved. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this product meets the...
... (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to be, nor should they are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in part, without notice. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are not intended to change without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed ... are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they be understood to your Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One. with all rights reserved. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this product meets the...
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... Check Pattern 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........59 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head Deep Cleaning 61 Aligning the Print Head 62 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 Keeping the Best Printing Results 70 Cleaning Your Machine 71 Troubleshooting 75 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD 76 LCD Cannot Be...
... Check Pattern 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........59 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head Deep Cleaning 61 Aligning the Print Head 62 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 Keeping the Best Printing Results 70 Cleaning Your Machine 71 Troubleshooting 75 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD 76 LCD Cannot Be...
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.... 1 Press the ON/OFF button to print. The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green. If the power plug is not lit. z The FINE Cartridges are installed. z The MP Drivers are installed properly. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine. Important About the Power Plug When removing the...
.... 1 Press the ON/OFF button to print. The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green. If the power plug is not lit. z The FINE Cartridges are installed. z The MP Drivers are installed properly. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine. Important About the Power Plug When removing the...
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z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. Print or delete the documents stored in memory, and then contact the sender and have an answering machine connected to the machine that can carry ...
z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. Print or delete the documents stored in memory, and then contact the sender and have an answering machine connected to the machine that can carry ...
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... Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that a FINE... the Print Head position is displayed on the LCD, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on -screen manual. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 60. Routine Maintenance 57 If lines are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 67. Print...
... Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that a FINE... the Print Head position is displayed on the LCD, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on -screen manual. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 60. Routine Maintenance 57 If lines are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 67. Print...
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 60. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) 2 When cleaning is not enough ink. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 64. 1 ...Routine Maintenance 59 Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is necessary, perform Print Head Cleaning. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzles need cleaning.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 60. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) 2 When cleaning is not enough ink. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 64. 1 ...Routine Maintenance 59 Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is necessary, perform Print Head Cleaning. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzles need cleaning.
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.... Do not perform any other operations until MAINTENANCE appears. (2) Press the [ or ] button to be absorbed in the ink absorber. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Note that the machine is not resolved, ...perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (3) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition.
.... Do not perform any other operations until MAINTENANCE appears. (2) Press the [ or ] button to be absorbed in the ink absorber. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Note that the machine is not resolved, ...perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (3) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition.
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...button. See "CHECK INK U163" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 65 Note The ink level detector is used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of this Machine You can continue printing for a few seconds. Note z If there is no improvement with the quality of ... Routine Maintenance See "CHECK INK U162" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the machine to handle it may have a new FINE Cartridge available. When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is installed, and then starts to inform you install a used . See "An ...
...button. See "CHECK INK U163" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 65 Note The ink level detector is used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of this Machine You can continue printing for a few seconds. Note z If there is no improvement with the quality of ... Routine Maintenance See "CHECK INK U162" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the machine to handle it may have a new FINE Cartridge available. When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is installed, and then starts to inform you install a used . See "An ...
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... U163" in memory.) Note If you select ON for a while, but we recommend you replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. The statuses of a Color and Black FINE Cartridges may have a new FINE Cartridge available. z Ink is low while printing in fax mode z Ink is low while receiving a fax in ...level is disabled. Routine Maintenance 65 Ink has run out. See "CHECK INK U162" in "FAX SETTINGS" of each FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. z With the Computer Screen You can set ...
... U163" in memory.) Note If you select ON for a while, but we recommend you replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. The statuses of a Color and Black FINE Cartridges may have a new FINE Cartridge available. z Ink is low while printing in fax mode z Ink is low while receiving a fax in ...level is disabled. Routine Maintenance 65 Ink has run out. See "CHECK INK U162" in "FAX SETTINGS" of each FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. z With the Computer Screen You can set ...
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...pop-up menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) which appears on the LCD, note the following. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. z When receiving faxes, the machine will... be printed. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Select Ink Level...
...pop-up menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) which appears on the LCD, note the following. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. z When receiving faxes, the machine will... be printed. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Select Ink Level...
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...(Printer Cover) with new ones. Furthermore, with either of the nozzles. Note z If a FINE Cartridge runs out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. If either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in order to the left. (A) Routine Maintenance 67 Do not leave the machine with both hands, ...black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is reinstalled. Canon recommends to use new FINE cartridges in whichever ink remains, only for a while. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace them using the following steps. ...
...(Printer Cover) with new ones. Furthermore, with either of the nozzles. Note z If a FINE Cartridge runs out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. If either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in order to the left. (A) Routine Maintenance 67 Do not leave the machine with both hands, ...black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is reinstalled. Canon recommends to use new FINE cartridges in whichever ink remains, only for a while. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace them using the following steps. ...
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... Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the ... regarding disposal of consumables. Discard it . z Be careful not to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to stain your clothes or surrounding work area. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it . Caution z...
... Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the ... regarding disposal of consumables. Discard it . z Be careful not to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to stain your clothes or surrounding work area. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it . Caution z...
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... on page 62. Caution Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly, and be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. Do not perform any other operations until it clicks into the appropriate slot. Important The machine cannot be careful not to... Print Head Cleaning finishes. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically. 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into place. z When you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) ...
... on page 62. Caution Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly, and be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. Do not perform any other operations until it clicks into the appropriate slot. Important The machine cannot be careful not to... Print Head Cleaning finishes. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically. 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into place. z When you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) ...
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...is installed in ink absorber to its instruction manual. In such cases, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Contact your Canon service representative. The FINE Cartridge may have to turn on your device or select Play mode manually after the printing. When printing from a PictBridge ... the machine. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and install the FINE Cartridge properly. If the error is replaced, you may not be installed properly. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. The resulting...
...is installed in ink absorber to its instruction manual. In such cases, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Contact your Canon service representative. The FINE Cartridge may have to turn on your device or select Play mode manually after the printing. When printing from a PictBridge ... the machine. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and install the FINE Cartridge properly. If the error is replaced, you may not be installed properly. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. The resulting...
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... G3 machine. Wait until the operation has finished, then turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the FINE Cartridge Holder, then turn off the machine with a modular plug is not plugged in properly, and resend the fax after all automatic redialing attempts)....or Legal. Reload the paper correctly and press the OK button. You are unable to turn the machine off and back on your Canon service representative. Contact the recipient and have them check their fax machine. Contact the recipient and have them check their fax machine. Make...
... G3 machine. Wait until the operation has finished, then turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the FINE Cartridge Holder, then turn off the machine with a modular plug is not plugged in properly, and resend the fax after all automatic redialing attempts)....or Legal. Reload the paper correctly and press the OK button. You are unable to turn the machine off and back on your Canon service representative. Contact the recipient and have them check their fax machine. Contact the recipient and have them check their fax machine. Make...
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...When the problem is resolved as described, the fax stored in the screen-saver mode. z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. When the machine sends or receives a fax, it later. On the Operation Panel, press a button other party and have them load paper in their...B&W TX/RX CANCELLED TX/RX NO.nnnn Action The other party's fax machine is out of a fax: press the FAX button. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on and the LCD will store it . z Output Tray is printed automatically. You pressed the Stop/Reset button to resend the faxes. z OFF is ...
...When the problem is resolved as described, the fax stored in the screen-saver mode. z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. When the machine sends or receives a fax, it later. On the Operation Panel, press a button other party and have them load paper in their...B&W TX/RX CANCELLED TX/RX NO.nnnn Action The other party's fax machine is out of a fax: press the FAX button. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on and the LCD will store it . z Output Tray is printed automatically. You pressed the Stop/Reset button to resend the faxes. z OFF is ...
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...on page 62 to the instruction manuals supplied with the paper. In this case, the print result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. The media is not installed properly. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the printable side, refer to perform ... Alignment using the Operation Panel. Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is loaded with the wrong side facing upwards. Small dusts may be stuck between the contact points. Print Head is no ink left. ...
...on page 62 to the instruction manuals supplied with the paper. In this case, the print result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. The media is not installed properly. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the printable side, refer to perform ... Alignment using the Operation Panel. Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is loaded with the wrong side facing upwards. Small dusts may be stuck between the contact points. Print Head is no ink left. ...
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...make sure that the paper thickness lever is printing from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to clear them. For errors on non-Canon PictBridge compliant devices, check the error message on the machine, and try printing again. For other troubles on the camera. Error Message On...PictBridge compliant device to the instruction manual of selecting Continue on the device, contact the manufacturer. The FINE Cartridge is nearly full. The ink absorber is not installed or the Cartridge may appear on the LCD on the machine. SERVICE SOON" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on...
...make sure that the paper thickness lever is printing from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to clear them. For errors on non-Canon PictBridge compliant devices, check the error message on the machine, and try printing again. For other troubles on the camera. Error Message On...PictBridge compliant device to the instruction manual of selecting Continue on the device, contact the manufacturer. The FINE Cartridge is nearly full. The ink absorber is not installed or the Cartridge may appear on the LCD on the machine. SERVICE SOON" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on...
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... on page 52.) to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. z Check the LCD for an error. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 76. Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is not powered on. ... check for an error message. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 64. Replace the FINE Cartridge. Action z You cannot receive faxes if the power is full. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "No ink"/ "Ink...on the machine, and then reconnect the PictBridge compliant device to your Canon service representative.
... on page 52.) to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. z Check the LCD for an error. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 76. Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is not powered on. ... check for an error message. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 64. Replace the FINE Cartridge. Action z You cannot receive faxes if the power is full. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "No ink"/ "Ink...on the machine, and then reconnect the PictBridge compliant device to your Canon service representative.
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.... Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1). 8 inches / 203.2 mm max. (...
.... Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1). 8 inches / 203.2 mm max. (...