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... Routine Maintenance 107 Replacing an Ink Tank 107 Keeping the Best Printing Results 113 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 114 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 115 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ......... 116 Print Head Cleaning 117 Print Head Deep Cleaning 118 Aligning the Print Head 119 Cleaning Your Machine 125 Troubleshooting 131 An Error Message Is...
... Routine Maintenance 107 Replacing an Ink Tank 107 Keeping the Best Printing Results 113 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 114 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 115 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ......... 116 Print Head Cleaning 117 Print Head Deep Cleaning 118 Aligning the Print Head 119 Cleaning Your Machine 125 Troubleshooting 131 An Error Message Is...
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...contacts on top of the machine. The metal parts may be followed to reduce the risk of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on a Print Head after printing. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of fire, electric shock and injury to report a gas leak in contact...to drink. Ink may be a remote risk of the leak. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product during an electrical storm. Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks. Do not throw ink tanks into the machine, unplug the power cord and call for example, near a bath tub, wash ...
...contacts on top of the machine. The metal parts may be followed to reduce the risk of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on a Print Head after printing. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of fire, electric shock and injury to report a gas leak in contact...to drink. Ink may be a remote risk of the leak. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product during an electrical storm. Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks. Do not throw ink tanks into the machine, unplug the power cord and call for example, near a bath tub, wash ...
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...when the power is necessary to connect the machine with your Canon service representative. Before turning on the machine. 6 Before Using the Machine z Machine z Setup CD-ROM z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Network Setup Guide z Quick Start Guide z Print Head z Ink tanks (CLI-8BK, PGI-5BK, CLI-8Y,... CLI-8M, CLI-8C) z Power cord z Telephone line cable z A4 Matte Photo Paper (MP-101) (for Automatic Print Head Alignment) z Additional documents * A USB cable is turned off . Before Using the Machine Included Items Check that all the following items are unsent faxes ...
...when the power is necessary to connect the machine with your Canon service representative. Before turning on the machine. 6 Before Using the Machine z Machine z Setup CD-ROM z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Network Setup Guide z Quick Start Guide z Print Head z Ink tanks (CLI-8BK, PGI-5BK, CLI-8Y,... CLI-8M, CLI-8C) z Power cord z Telephone line cable z A4 Matte Photo Paper (MP-101) (for Automatic Print Head Alignment) z Additional documents * A USB cable is turned off . Before Using the Machine Included Items Check that all the following items are unsent faxes ...
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... all the lamps on the Operation Panel have gone out. (2) Unplug the power cord from drying. Note The power cannot be done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. If you are using a power outlet strip, you are installed. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to your... off the machine Follow the procedure below are set into place. If you turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to dry and clog. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before all the lamps on the Operation Panel go out. When...
... all the lamps on the Operation Panel have gone out. (2) Unplug the power cord from drying. Note The power cannot be done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. If you are using a power outlet strip, you are installed. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to your... off the machine Follow the procedure below are set into place. If you turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to dry and clog. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before all the lamps on the Operation Panel go out. When...
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...the incorrect position. An error message may be displayed on , then press the COPY, FAX, SCAN, or MEMORY CARD button. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see the back cover of ink tanks in the correct order indicated by the label...Note z Be sure to have a new ink tank available. Ink may have run out. The machine will be displayed on the Print Head Holder. When printing from your computer, error messages appear on page 133 and take appropriate action. Routine Maintenance 107 Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank This...
...the incorrect position. An error message may be displayed on , then press the COPY, FAX, SCAN, or MEMORY CARD button. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see the back cover of ink tanks in the correct order indicated by the label...Note z Be sure to have a new ink tank available. Ink may have run out. The machine will be displayed on the Print Head Holder. When printing from your computer, error messages appear on page 133 and take appropriate action. Routine Maintenance 107 Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank This...
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... the ink tank. If the ink tank is in the wrong position or it does not click into place. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on the Print Head Holder. Replace the ink tank."" on The ink tank is correctly set and there is low. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second... intervals) ......Repeats Ink is enough ink remaining to print. You can confirm the status of the machine to have a new ink tank available. Ink has run out. z Ink lamp is empty. If the position...
... the ink tank. If the ink tank is in the wrong position or it does not click into place. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on the Print Head Holder. Replace the ink tank."" on The ink tank is correctly set and there is low. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second... intervals) ......Repeats Ink is enough ink remaining to print. You can confirm the status of the machine to have a new ink tank available. Ink has run out. z Ink lamp is empty. If the position...
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...from the machine and leave it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may cause the nozzles to open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Color ink may ... use . Inserting partially used ink tanks may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when blackand-white printing is specified. This will open . Color ink is not recommended. z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it does not open for more than 10...
...from the machine and leave it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may cause the nozzles to open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Color ink may ... use . Inserting partially used ink tanks may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when blackand-white printing is specified. This will open . Color ink is not recommended. z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it does not open for more than 10...
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..., as failure to follow this may not (E) eject properly. (4) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the direction of the arrow to print. 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is removed. z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is blocked with (F) Carefully hold the... protective cap ink on page 107. (B) (B) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
..., as failure to follow this may not (E) eject properly. (4) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the direction of the arrow to print. 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is removed. z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is blocked with (F) Carefully hold the... protective cap ink on page 107. (B) (B) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
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... Inner Cover. The machine cannot be fed properly. (3) (2) Routine Maintenance 111 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (H) (1) (H) Make sure the position of the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into... place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. Note Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Printing will not start with the Inner Cover open since paper cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to...
... Inner Cover. The machine cannot be fed properly. (3) (2) Routine Maintenance 111 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (H) (1) (H) Make sure the position of the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into... place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. Note Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Printing will not start with the Inner Cover open since paper cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to...
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... hold the LCD. Do not perform any other operations until you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Wait until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD...
... hold the LCD. Do not perform any other operations until you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Wait until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD...
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... machine for a long period of the Print Head. If you are installed in the Print Head for a long time, print out the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition before all the lamps on the Print Head to prevent degradation of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will... to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Note z Ink may blur depending on page 115. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the machine, the machine automatically puts...
... machine for a long period of the Print Head. If you are installed in the Print Head for a long time, print out the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition before all the lamps on the Print Head to prevent degradation of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will... to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Note z Ink may blur depending on page 115. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the machine, the machine automatically puts...
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... perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If not, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 115. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 117. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. If...
... perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If not, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 115. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 117. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. If...
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... (5) Use the { or } button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then ... Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure...
... (5) Use the { or } button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button to select Yes, then ... Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the [ or ] button to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure...
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...select Cleaning, then press the OK button. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to the Maintenance screen. The Maintenance/settings screen is turned on page 117. sized plain paper in the Rear ...not need to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The Maintenance screen is displayed. (4) Use the { or } button to perform Print Head Cleaning. Routine Maintenance 117 z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are ...
...select Cleaning, then press the OK button. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to the Maintenance screen. The Maintenance/settings screen is turned on page 117. sized plain paper in the Rear ...not need to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The Maintenance screen is displayed. (4) Use the { or } button to perform Print Head Cleaning. Routine Maintenance 117 z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are ...
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... press the OK button. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the Rear Tray or Cassette. 2 ... Maintenance screen is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The...
... press the OK button. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the Rear Tray or Cassette. 2 ... Maintenance screen is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The...
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.... This takes about 2 minutes. The nozzle check pattern is turned on, and then load two sheets of the Print Head. (1) Check the print head condition with misaligned or print results are printed with the printed nozzle check pattern. Contact your Canon service representative. Note z Make sure that color. Routine Maintenance 119 (4) Use the { or } button to select Yes...
.... This takes about 2 minutes. The nozzle check pattern is turned on, and then load two sheets of the Print Head. (1) Check the print head condition with misaligned or print results are printed with the printed nozzle check pattern. Contact your Canon service representative. Note z Make sure that color. Routine Maintenance 119 (4) Use the { or } button to select Yes...
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... button. For details, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 120. Manual Print Head Alignment If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see "An Error Message Is... . Note z If adjustment was not done successfully, the "Auto head align has failed." The print head is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. For details, see "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on the LCD. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (4)...
... button. For details, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 120. Manual Print Head Alignment If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see "An Error Message Is... . Note z If adjustment was not done successfully, the "Auto head align has failed." The print head is displayed. (3) Use the [ or ] button to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. For details, see "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on the LCD. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (4)...
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... More noticeable vertical white streaks Routine Maintenance 121 The input screen for the head position adjustment values is displayed. 5 Look at the first printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns, and use the { or } button to input the number of ...it is displayed. Note If you select Head alignment print, the machine exits the process after printing the current head position adjustment values. (5) Use the { or } button to select Manual head align, then press the OK button. The print head alignment pattern is printed correctly, use the [ or ] button...
... More noticeable vertical white streaks Routine Maintenance 121 The input screen for the head position adjustment values is displayed. 5 Look at the first printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns, and use the { or } button to input the number of ...it is displayed. Note If you select Head alignment print, the machine exits the process after printing the current head position adjustment values. (5) Use the { or } button to select Manual head align, then press the OK button. The print head alignment pattern is printed correctly, use the [ or ] button...
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... I to G, then press the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. The third pattern is printed. 6 Look at the second printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns, and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column H that has the least... inputting the pattern number for columns B to O, then press the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. The second pattern is printed. 122 Routine Maintenance
... I to G, then press the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. The third pattern is printed. 6 Look at the second printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns, and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column H that has the least... inputting the pattern number for columns B to O, then press the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. The second pattern is printed. 122 Routine Maintenance
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7 Look at the third printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns, and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in the border indicated by the arrows. The fourth pattern is difficult ... white streaks. (C) (D) (C) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks (D) More noticeable horizontal white streaks (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. Note If it is printed. Routine Maintenance 123
7 Look at the third printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns, and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in the border indicated by the arrows. The fourth pattern is difficult ... white streaks. (C) (D) (C) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks (D) More noticeable horizontal white streaks (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. Note If it is printed. Routine Maintenance 123