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...our Web site at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. Serial Number (located on the inside of the product Model Number (located on...intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to buy" instructions are subject to change without notice. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to start is available at a very attractive price. ...
...our Web site at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. Serial Number (located on the inside of the product Model Number (located on...intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to buy" instructions are subject to change without notice. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to start is available at a very attractive price. ...
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... Displayed on the LCD 76 LCD Cannot Be Seen At All 78 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD 79 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 80 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........81 Print Results Not Satisfactory 82 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 86 Printing Does Not Start 86...
... Displayed on the LCD 76 LCD Cannot Be Seen At All 78 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD 79 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 80 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........81 Print Results Not Satisfactory 82 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 86 Printing Does Not Start 86...
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... unable to your computer (or a compatible device). If the power plug is turned off. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine. z The MP Drivers are installed properly. Important If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is connected to print. z The FINE Cartridges are...
... unable to your computer (or a compatible device). If the power plug is turned off. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine. z The MP Drivers are installed properly. Important If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is connected to print. z The FINE Cartridges are...
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...with a Model Number is not sold in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. For details on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Machine Paper Handling z Recommended Paper... envelopes 1 envelope Right - T-Shirt Transfers *1 Paper with the paper for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Printer Driver Setting Plain Paper Envelope High HR- 80 sheets 50 sheets Left - Paper is Canon specialty media. Purchase paper by Model Number. It may not be able to "Inside...
...with a Model Number is not sold in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. For details on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Machine Paper Handling z Recommended Paper... envelopes 1 envelope Right - T-Shirt Transfers *1 Paper with the paper for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Printer Driver Setting Plain Paper Envelope High HR- 80 sheets 50 sheets Left - Paper is Canon specialty media. Purchase paper by Model Number. It may not be able to "Inside...
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... the Paper Support and pull it out until it against the (3) left when you finish printing. It may improve print quality. For details on printer driver settings, see "Changing the Copy Settings" on page 17 or "Changing the Print Settings" on page 10. Note If the corners or edges of the... and set to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Before Using the Machine 13 Put your finger in the rounded indent beside the Paper Output Tray and open it to the loaded paper. For...
... the Paper Support and pull it out until it against the (3) left when you finish printing. It may improve print quality. For details on printer driver settings, see "Changing the Copy Settings" on page 17 or "Changing the Print Settings" on page 10. Note If the corners or edges of the... and set to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Before Using the Machine 13 Put your finger in the rounded indent beside the Paper Output Tray and open it to the loaded paper. For...
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...Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. or Comm. Env. #10 in the wrong direction. If you finish printing. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left. (2) (B) ...Lever to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on page 21. Note Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to set the printer driver setting properly. Before Using the Machine 15 Important Be sure to the left side of the Rear Tray. In Macintosh, select DL Envelope or ...
...Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. or Comm. Env. #10 in the wrong direction. If you finish printing. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left. (2) (B) ...Lever to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on page 21. Note Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to set the printer driver setting properly. Before Using the Machine 15 Important Be sure to the left side of the Rear Tray. In Macintosh, select DL Envelope or ...
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.... (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on page 17. For details on printer driver settings, see "Changing the Copy Settings" on page 21. 16 Before Using the Machine z When using a computer, select the size and type... of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Note z When performing copy direct printing without using the machine connected to the loaded paper. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can use 4" x 6" /...
.... (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on page 17. For details on printer driver settings, see "Changing the Copy Settings" on page 21. 16 Before Using the Machine z When using a computer, select the size and type... of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Note z When performing copy direct printing without using the machine connected to the loaded paper. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can use 4" x 6" /...
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... (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. The steps described in the machine. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to the instruction manual of your application program, operations may differ. See "Turning the Machine On and ...Turn on -screen manual. Printing from Your Computer Instructions is only displayed when the on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) is selected in Windows Vista™ operating system (hereafter referred to print using an...
... (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. The steps described in the machine. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to the instruction manual of your application program, operations may differ. See "Turning the Machine On and ...Turn on -screen manual. Printing from Your Computer Instructions is only displayed when the on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) is selected in Windows Vista™ operating system (hereafter referred to print using an...
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Note For details on the printer driver functions, click to view the PC Printing Guide on -screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for printing in Mac® ...
Note For details on the printer driver functions, click to view the PC Printing Guide on -screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for printing in Mac® ...
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... number (max. 20 digits, including spaces), then press the OK button. As long as the date and time is connected to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the setting will be copied to the machine once again. 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the [ or ] button ... z Three formats of the User's Guide on the date format settings, refer to the machine. When you connect the machine to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the date and time setting will be copied from the computer to "DATE DISPLAY" in 24-hour format), then press the OK button. DATE...
... number (max. 20 digits, including spaces), then press the OK button. As long as the date and time is connected to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the setting will be copied to the machine once again. 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the [ or ] button ... z Three formats of the User's Guide on the date format settings, refer to the machine. When you connect the machine to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the date and time setting will be copied from the computer to "DATE DISPLAY" in 24-hour format), then press the OK button. DATE...
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z You can send faxes using the fax driver from Your Computer (Windows Only) If the machine is not ECM-compatible, the fax will be sent/received in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide ... by connection troubles, cross-checking the sending and receiving conditions at the sending and receiving ends. z If ECM sending/receiving is set to the FAX Driver Guide onscreen manual. Sending/Receiving Using ECM This machine is enabled, transmission speed may slow down depending on -screen manual. For details, refer to...
z You can send faxes using the fax driver from Your Computer (Windows Only) If the machine is not ECM-compatible, the fax will be sent/received in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide ... by connection troubles, cross-checking the sending and receiving conditions at the sending and receiving ends. z If ECM sending/receiving is set to the FAX Driver Guide onscreen manual. Sending/Receiving Using ECM This machine is enabled, transmission speed may slow down depending on -screen manual. For details, refer to...
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... 62. Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Routine Maintenance 57 Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head...
... 62. Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Routine Maintenance 57 Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head...
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... 76 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 78 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 79 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 80 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 81 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 82 z "The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying...
... 76 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 78 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 79 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 80 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 81 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 82 z "The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying...
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In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is still not displayed, try different disks and see if they are displayed, there is not displayed, restart your computer's disc ... on the displayed window. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on your Canon service representative. 80 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP...
In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is still not displayed, try different disks and see if they are displayed, there is not displayed, restart your computer's disc ... on the displayed window. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on your Canon service representative. 80 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP...
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... operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. Troubleshooting 81 Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to install the MP Drivers. Cannot Connect to ensure that your computer. Check the following to Computer Properly Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed...fully compatible with USB 2.0. Restart your computer supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The operating system of your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. Refer to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. z The USB port on USB 2.0 Hi-Speed of your system environment, contact the ...
... operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. Troubleshooting 81 Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to install the MP Drivers. Cannot Connect to ensure that your computer. Check the following to Computer Properly Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed...fully compatible with USB 2.0. Restart your computer supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The operating system of your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. Refer to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. z The USB port on USB 2.0 Hi-Speed of your system environment, contact the ...
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... loaded paper? You cannot make this setting from a computer Confirm by using the Operation Panel on -screen manual. 82 Troubleshooting Confirm by using the printer driver.
... loaded paper? You cannot make this setting from a computer Confirm by using the Operation Panel on -screen manual. 82 Troubleshooting Confirm by using the printer driver.
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...with the administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. Make sure that the Power lamp is a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in to the machine and the computer. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the... the USB cable. Confirm that the USB cable is not connected properly. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. MP Drivers are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the machine directly to the following instruction, "XXX" signifies your setup...
...with the administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. Make sure that the Power lamp is a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in to the machine and the computer. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the... the USB cable. Confirm that the USB cable is not connected properly. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. MP Drivers are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the machine directly to the following instruction, "XXX" signifies your setup...
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...to the computer, and try printing again. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. Action See "INCOMPATIBLE CAMERA" in Printer on . Confirm that the driver for details. If the Power lamp is not selected in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 76. Your machine is off... could also be a problem with the USB cable. Consult the reseller of printers and that your machine's name is displayed in to reinstall the MP Drivers. Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed Cause The ink absorber is selected. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8 or 10.3.x, select Edit Printer List in "...
...to the computer, and try printing again. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. Action See "INCOMPATIBLE CAMERA" in Printer on . Confirm that the driver for details. If the Power lamp is not selected in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 76. Your machine is off... could also be a problem with the USB cable. Consult the reseller of printers and that your machine's name is displayed in to reinstall the MP Drivers. Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed Cause The ink absorber is selected. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8 or 10.3.x, select Edit Printer List in "...
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...the power cord, press the ON/OFF button to resolve the error. Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is connected correctly to free up memory. Press the ON/OFF button to resend the fax. Then ask the sender to ... on the machine, and then reconnect the PictBridge compliant device to reinstall the MP Drivers. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 76. installed. Other Scanning Troubles Refer to your Canon service representative. Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a...
...the power cord, press the ON/OFF button to resolve the error. Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is connected correctly to free up memory. Press the ON/OFF button to resend the fax. Then ask the sender to ... on the machine, and then reconnect the PictBridge compliant device to reinstall the MP Drivers. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 76. installed. Other Scanning Troubles Refer to your Canon service representative. Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a...
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...Use the Documentation Provided Printed Documentation Setup Sheet Be sure to read this guide for instructions on using the various application software included on printer driver setting. Quick Start Guide (This guide) Read this sheet first. PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide for full instructions on your machine...Guide (Windows only) Refer to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of some of the main functions that can be performed on fax driver setting. On-screen Manuals User's Guide Read this guide for full instructions on the Setup CD-ROM. 96 Appendix FAX...
...Use the Documentation Provided Printed Documentation Setup Sheet Be sure to read this guide for instructions on using the various application software included on printer driver setting. Quick Start Guide (This guide) Read this sheet first. PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide for full instructions on your machine...Guide (Windows only) Refer to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of some of the main functions that can be performed on fax driver setting. On-screen Manuals User's Guide Read this guide for full instructions on the Setup CD-ROM. 96 Appendix FAX...