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www.canonhelp.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to your product's warranty period. Internet - www.canonhelp.com For individual attention to a special issue,...option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, MondaySaturday (excluding holidays), during your inquiries within 24 hours. 3. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is available at www.canonhelp.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. For further information about extending your ...
www.canonhelp.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to your product's warranty period. Internet - www.canonhelp.com For individual attention to a special issue,...option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, MondaySaturday (excluding holidays), during your inquiries within 24 hours. 3. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is available at www.canonhelp.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. For further information about extending your ...
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... or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 47 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Aligning the Print Head 60 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65 Cannot Connect to PC Properly 66 Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors 67... Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 77 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot ...
... or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 47 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Aligning the Print Head 60 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65 Cannot Connect to PC Properly 66 Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors 67... Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 77 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot ...
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... size, and the standard PictBridge print settings. z Never disconnect the USB cable during printing. Printer maintenance z For the device operation method and troubleshooting, refer to the User's Guide. 34 For print error messages, see "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on page 81. z Controls...Connecting this function. z When disconnecting the USB cable between the device and printer, follow the instructions given in it using the Canon Setup Utility enables you select an image which has had the shooting date embedded in the instruction manual of the device cannot be...
... size, and the standard PictBridge print settings. z Never disconnect the USB cable during printing. Printer maintenance z For the device operation method and troubleshooting, refer to the User's Guide. 34 For print error messages, see "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on page 81. z Controls...Connecting this function. z When disconnecting the USB cable between the device and printer, follow the instructions given in it using the Canon Setup Utility enables you select an image which has had the shooting date embedded in the instruction manual of the device cannot be...
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...topics not covered in this section. The message may vary depending on page 81 Refer to the User's Guide for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of your Windows operating system. 64 z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 65 z "Cannot Connect to PC ...Properly" on page 66 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 67 z "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 70 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 72 z "Paper Jams" on page 73 z "Handling Error Messages" on page 77...
...topics not covered in this section. The message may vary depending on page 81 Refer to the User's Guide for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of your Windows operating system. 64 z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 65 z "Cannot Connect to PC ...Properly" on page 66 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 67 z "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 70 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 72 z "Paper Jams" on page 73 z "Handling Error Messages" on page 77...
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... beyond the Printer Connection screen Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the Welcome screen, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your computer can...
... beyond the Printer Connection screen Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the Welcome screen, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your computer can...
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... 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. See "Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work" on your PC environment supports USB 2.0 HiSpeed connection. Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to PC Properly Problem Possible Cause Try This Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Your environment is not...
... 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. See "Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work" on your PC environment supports USB 2.0 HiSpeed connection. Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to PC Properly Problem Possible Cause Try This Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Your environment is not...
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Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is not set Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to the Fine end. 67 Select Other Photo Paper from the nozzle ... nozzle check pattern to "Routine Maintenance" of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. When a specific color is printed. Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is misaligned Perform Automatic Print Head Alignment...
Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is not set Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to the Fine end. 67 Select Other Photo Paper from the nozzle ... nozzle check pattern to "Routine Maintenance" of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. When a specific color is printed. Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is misaligned Perform Automatic Print Head Alignment...
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...matches the paper loaded. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to Avoid" on is too thick or curled. Note that have high color saturation. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is are using Borderless Printing. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 72. When you are... printing on page 4. Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to see if the paper you cannot choose the High setting or when the print quality does not improve, select Custom, click Set...
...matches the paper loaded. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to Avoid" on is too thick or curled. Note that have high color saturation. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is are using Borderless Printing. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 72. When you are... printing on page 4. Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to see if the paper you cannot choose the High setting or when the print quality does not improve, select Custom, click Set...
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...log on , hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green seven times, and then release the button. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of Paper is Smudged Possible Cause Thick paper is also applied under direct printing with plain ...Clear the Prevent paper abrasion check box once printing is curled, it with the digital camera. Click OK when the confirmation message appears. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 2. If the paper is complete. 1. Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within approximately 2 to ...
...log on , hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green seven times, and then release the button. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of Paper is Smudged Possible Cause Thick paper is also applied under direct printing with plain ...Clear the Prevent paper abrasion check box once printing is curled, it with the digital camera. Click OK when the confirmation message appears. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 2. If the paper is complete. 1. Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within approximately 2 to ...
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... sure that ink tank, it clicks into place. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 38. Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Ink tank is empty Try This If the ink tank...
... sure that ink tank, it clicks into place. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 38. Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Ink tank is empty Try This If the ink tank...
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Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in the Utilities folder. Cannot Print to End of the print data. Click ... Select Use reduced printing in the printer: z Check the Paper Size setting from the Start Menu" on the Page Setup tab in the Printer List. 4. Troubleshooting Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause There may be problems with the reduced printing function. 1. When the confirmation...
Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in the Utilities folder. Cannot Print to End of the print data. Click ... Select Use reduced printing in the printer: z Check the Paper Size setting from the Start Menu" on the Page Setup tab in the Printer List. 4. Troubleshooting Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause There may be problems with the reduced printing function. 1. When the confirmation...
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... the RESUME/CANCEL button and release after the POWER lamp flashes green three times. See "Loading Paper" on the printer. 3. Flatten paper when it cleans. 4. Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper Check to see if the paper you are...
... the RESUME/CANCEL button and release after the POWER lamp flashes green three times. See "Loading Paper" on the printer. 3. Flatten paper when it cleans. 4. Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper Check to see if the paper you are...
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... paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact the Customer Care Center. 73 If you cannot pull the paper out, turn it . Paper Jams Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams in progress. After removing all paper, close the Top Cover, turn the printer off and turn it back...
... paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact the Customer Care Center. 73 If you cannot pull the paper out, turn it . Paper Jams Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams in progress. After removing all paper, close the Top Cover, turn the printer off and turn it back...
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... Printer You cannot load Credit Card-sized paper in the landscape orientation. 2. Close the Rear Cover, then press the POWER button of the print direction. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Try This Landscape Credit Card-sized Paper Jams inside the printer Load 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm media in the Auto Sheet...
... Printer You cannot load Credit Card-sized paper in the landscape orientation. 2. Close the Rear Cover, then press the POWER button of the print direction. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Try This Landscape Credit Card-sized Paper Jams inside the printer Load 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm media in the Auto Sheet...
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... the jammed paper, slowly pull the paper out. If you have turned off and turn the printer off the printer in step 2, remove the Cassette. 5. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer (Transport Unit) Try This Remove the paper according to touch the components inside the printer...
... the jammed paper, slowly pull the paper out. If you have turned off and turn the printer off the printer in step 2, remove the Cassette. 5. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer (Transport Unit) Try This Remove the paper according to touch the components inside the printer...
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... cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer (Duplex Transport Section) Try This Remove the paper according to confirm that you . Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the jammed paper. 4. Put back the...
... cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer (Duplex Transport Section) Try This Remove the paper according to confirm that you . Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the jammed paper. 4. Put back the...
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... flashes Eight flashes Possible Cause Try This Printer is out of the printer.) Canon recommends that has occurred. Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care Center. (You will need to correct the error. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in...
... flashes Eight flashes Possible Cause Try This Printer is out of the printer.) Canon recommends that has occurred. Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care Center. (You will need to correct the error. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in...
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...Check Pattern" on page 47 for information on the printer to continue printing with this printer. For details on the ink tank is off ). Canon shall not be recognized Replace the ink tank. be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. If the error is still unresolved, there is ... errors have occurred (The lamp on the printer to clear the error, and then print out the nozzle check pattern to a darker location. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Nine flashes Possible Cause Try This A specified period of time has elapsed without receiving a response from the front side of the...
...Check Pattern" on page 47 for information on the printer to continue printing with this printer. For details on the ink tank is off ). Canon shall not be recognized Replace the ink tank. be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. If the error is still unresolved, there is ... errors have occurred (The lamp on the printer to clear the error, and then print out the nozzle check pattern to a darker location. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Nine flashes Possible Cause Try This A specified period of time has elapsed without receiving a response from the front side of the...
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... Follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver. 79 A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon iP4200) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP4200) (where n is a number) is not ready Try This Ensure that the POWER lamp lights. An Error Message Appears on page ...printer. 3. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer on how to resolve the error, refer to uninstall the driver. 3. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This POWER (green) and ALARM (orange) lamps flash alternately An error that requires contacting the Customer...
... Follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver. 79 A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon iP4200) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP4200) (where n is a number) is not ready Try This Ensure that the POWER lamp lights. An Error Message Appears on page ...printer. 3. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer on how to resolve the error, refer to uninstall the driver. 3. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This POWER (green) and ALARM (orange) lamps flash alternately An error that requires contacting the Customer...
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...during print head cleaning, for automatic duplex printing are Letter and 5" x 7"/ 127.0 x 177.8 mm. If successful, the problem may have been with the device. If iP4200 does not appear on the Printer pop-up menu on the Print dialog box. Waste ink absorber almost full The printer has a built-in waste... connected to the Printer Setup Utility Help in the Mac Help. Ensure that it matches the size of the page manually, follow the procedure below. Troubleshooting Problem Cannot print with Automatic Duplex Printing Possible Cause Incorrect paper size is selected in the Printer List.
...during print head cleaning, for automatic duplex printing are Letter and 5" x 7"/ 127.0 x 177.8 mm. If successful, the problem may have been with the device. If iP4200 does not appear on the Printer pop-up menu on the Print dialog box. Waste ink absorber almost full The printer has a built-in waste... connected to the Printer Setup Utility Help in the Mac Help. Ensure that it matches the size of the page manually, follow the procedure below. Troubleshooting Problem Cannot print with Automatic Duplex Printing Possible Cause Incorrect paper size is selected in the Printer List.