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... Shaking the Ink Tanks Periodically 34 Replacing an Ink Tank 35 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 48 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Aligning the Print Head 61 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver or an Application Program 67 Cannot Connect to PC Properly 68 The... Message Appears on the Screen 81 An Error Message is Displayed on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Appendix Specifications 88 Safety Precautions 91 Regulatory Information 93 Canon U.S.A., INC.
... Shaking the Ink Tanks Periodically 34 Replacing an Ink Tank 35 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 48 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Aligning the Print Head 61 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver or an Application Program 67 Cannot Connect to PC Properly 68 The... Message Appears on the Screen 81 An Error Message is Displayed on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Appendix Specifications 88 Safety Precautions 91 Regulatory Information 93 Canon U.S.A., INC.
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If the power plug is not lit. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off the printer, press the POWER button. Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off . Basic Printing About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, be sure to check that the POWER lamp is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking blue, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be unable to print. 3
If the power plug is not lit. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off the printer, press the POWER button. Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off . Basic Printing About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, be sure to check that the POWER lamp is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking blue, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be unable to print. 3
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... touch the lock lever; z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink, replace it . z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move to (3) in step 4 in "Loading Paper in the Front Tray" on the Front Tray. 2 Open the Top Cover. z Handle... ink tanks carefully to the right. z If the Top Cover is flashing quickly), the Print Head Holder may not move it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is preparing to feed paper from the Front Tray after replacing the...
... touch the lock lever; z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink, replace it . z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move to (3) in step 4 in "Loading Paper in the Front Tray" on the Front Tray. 2 Open the Top Cover. z Handle... ink tanks carefully to the right. z If the Top Cover is flashing quickly), the Print Head Holder may not move it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is preparing to feed paper from the Front Tray after replacing the...
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Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank. Lamp lights red (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 Ensure that the ink lamp lights red.
Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank. Lamp lights red (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 Ensure that the ink lamp lights red.
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... ink lamps is flashing quickly, make sure that the correct ink tank color is running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 42. You can continue printing, but we recommend preparing a new ink tank to clean the nozzles. See "Replacing Ink Tanks... lamp is flashing even though the correct ink tank color is inserted, the associated ink tank is unlit, press the mark on the print head lock lever. Replace the ink tank. If an ink lamp is unlit even though the ink tank is installed properly, the function for...
... ink lamps is flashing quickly, make sure that the correct ink tank color is running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 42. You can continue printing, but we recommend preparing a new ink tank to clean the nozzles. See "Replacing Ink Tanks... lamp is flashing even though the correct ink tank color is inserted, the associated ink tank is unlit, press the mark on the print head lock lever. Replace the ink tank. If an ink lamp is unlit even though the ink tank is installed properly, the function for...
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Contact the Customer Care Center. z If the ruled lines are shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be defective. We recommend that you use the printer in the following environment: Temperature: 15 to 25...176;C (59 to 77°F) Humidity: 40 to retain the optimum print results. Printing Maintenance If the problem remains after performing print head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 61 When Not Using the Printer When not using the printer...
Contact the Customer Care Center. z If the ruled lines are shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be defective. We recommend that you use the printer in the following environment: Temperature: 15 to 25...176;C (59 to 77°F) Humidity: 40 to retain the optimum print results. Printing Maintenance If the problem remains after performing print head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 61 When Not Using the Printer When not using the printer...
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...a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be printed from the printer itself. 1. Gently press the mark on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head nozzles. The nozzle check pattern is... loaded, you cannot print the nozzle check pattern. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper. 2 Gently press the mark on...
...a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be printed from the printer itself. 1. Gently press the mark on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head nozzles. The nozzle check pattern is... loaded, you cannot print the nozzle check pattern. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper. 2 Gently press the mark on...
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The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Replace ...output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If these patterns have white stripes, the Group1 print head nozzle needs cleaning. (2) If these patterns have white stripes, the Group2 print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When white ...
The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Replace ...output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If these patterns have white stripes, the Group1 print head nozzle needs cleaning. (2) If these patterns have white stripes, the Group2 print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When white ...
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If both of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to (3) in step 4 of the group (1) and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit. Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes. 52 See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 53.
If both of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to (3) in step 4 of the group (1) and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit. Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes. 52 See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 53.
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... Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. Before performing Print Head Cleaning, open the Top Cover and ensure that the printer is on. 2 Gently press the mark on page 51. 1 Ensure that ...the Start Menu" on the Pattern Check dialog box. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of the ink lamps are lit. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if white stripes appear in the ink absorber. z Ensure that...
... Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. Before performing Print Head Cleaning, open the Top Cover and ensure that the printer is on. 2 Gently press the mark on page 51. 1 Ensure that ...the Start Menu" on the Pattern Check dialog box. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of the ink lamps are lit. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if white stripes appear in the ink absorber. z Ensure that...
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...Check Items displays the items to be printed correctly if there is loaded, you cannot print the nozzle check pattern. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 120 seconds. (5) Load a sheet of ink is printed. Do not perform any other than ... Execute. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper. (6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern to clean. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. 54 Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue. If other operations until the nozzle check pattern...
...Check Items displays the items to be printed correctly if there is loaded, you cannot print the nozzle check pattern. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 120 seconds. (5) Load a sheet of ink is printed. Do not perform any other than ... Execute. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper. (6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern to clean. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. 54 Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue. If other operations until the nozzle check pattern...
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... and click Maintenance. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that the printer is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. ...(1) Select Applications from the Name list and click Utility. If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Printing Maintenance 5 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern.
... and click Maintenance. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that the printer is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. ...(1) Select Applications from the Name list and click Utility. If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Printing Maintenance 5 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern.
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... "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 51. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 35. 5 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57. 56 Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to...
... "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 51. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 35. 5 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57. 56 Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to...
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... the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on page 42. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 32. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 57 Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that all... Print Head Deep Cleaning. If any one of the ink lamps flashes red fast or unlit, this procedure only when necessary. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning...
... the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on page 42. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 32. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 57 Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that all... Print Head Deep Cleaning. If any one of the ink lamps flashes red fast or unlit, this procedure only when necessary. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning...
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... "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. (5) When the confirmation message is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that the printer is on page 48. Do not perform any ...other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to check the Print Head condition. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer. Be sure...
... "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. (5) When the confirmation message is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that the printer is on page 48. Do not perform any ...other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to check the Print Head condition. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer. Be sure...
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...printer from the Name list and click Utility. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name ...of your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Ensure ...
...printer from the Name list and click Utility. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name ...of your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Ensure ...
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See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 35. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 48. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. Be sure to check the Print Head condition.
See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 35. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 48. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. Be sure to check the Print Head condition.
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... Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension. 3. If other than Letter-sized paper is not installed in the computer, align the print head in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Always load paper in this way. 1. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes blue four... times, and then release it immediately. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. 1 With the printer on the Front Tray to print without shifts in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z Automatic print head alignment cannot be aligned from the Start Menu" on page 32. 61 Gently press the ...
... Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension. 3. If other than Letter-sized paper is not installed in the computer, align the print head in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Always load paper in this way. 1. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes blue four... times, and then release it immediately. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. 1 With the printer on the Front Tray to print without shifts in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z Automatic print head alignment cannot be aligned from the Start Menu" on page 32. 61 Gently press the ...
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Do not open the Top Cover while printing. The printer is automatically adjusted by printing the patterns. Print head alignment is now ready to complete printing. Two pattern sheets are printed. It takes about seven minutes to use. 62 Printing Maintenance 4 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment.
Do not open the Top Cover while printing. The printer is automatically adjusted by printing the patterns. Print head alignment is now ready to complete printing. Two pattern sheets are printed. It takes about seven minutes to use. 62 Printing Maintenance 4 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment.
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...of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not printed successfully, refer to "Eleven flashes" in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper. 2 Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer ...Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of Letter-sized plain paper in "Handling Error Messages" on page 77. If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you align the Print Head automatically for the ...
...of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not printed successfully, refer to "Eleven flashes" in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper. 2 Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer ...Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of Letter-sized plain paper in "Handling Error Messages" on page 77. If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you align the Print Head automatically for the ...