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...please visit our web site at www.canonesp.com. www.canonhelp.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to start is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to three full years...Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at a very attractive price. CarePAK must be purchased during your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at www.canonhelp.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2....
...please visit our web site at www.canonesp.com. www.canonhelp.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to start is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to three full years...Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at a very attractive price. CarePAK must be purchased during your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at www.canonhelp.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2....
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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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z When disconnecting the USB cable between the device and printer, follow the instructions given in it using the Canon Setup Utility enables you to change items such as the paper type, paper size, and the standard PictBridge print settings. Print quality setting - print" By ... Date, File No., or Both, the date and/or file number will be used for this function. Printer maintenance z For the device operation method and troubleshooting, refer to the User's Guide. 34 For details, refer to your device manual.
z When disconnecting the USB cable between the device and printer, follow the instructions given in it using the Canon Setup Utility enables you to change items such as the paper type, paper size, and the standard PictBridge print settings. Print quality setting - print" By ... Date, File No., or Both, the date and/or file number will be used for this function. Printer maintenance z For the device operation method and troubleshooting, refer to the User's Guide. 34 For details, refer to your device manual.
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...topics not covered in this section. Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. The message may vary depending on page 81 Refer 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...
...topics not covered in this section. Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. The message may vary depending on page 81 Refer 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...
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... terminated due to start automatically when you inserted the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive: 1. 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 the installation (including...
... terminated due to start automatically when you inserted the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive: 1. 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 the installation (including...
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z Your PC supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to a computer running Windows XP, the screen shows the warning message "High-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HighSPEED USB Hub" Your environment ...
z Your PC supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to a computer running Windows XP, the screen shows the warning message "High-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HighSPEED USB Hub" Your environment ...
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...and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end. 67 Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is not set Be sure to... Tank" on page 60. Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty media for higher print quality. 1. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is missing from Media Type. It may resolve the problem. Print Quality is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Print Head...
...and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end. 67 Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is not set Be sure to... Tank" on page 60. Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty media for higher print quality. 1. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is missing from Media Type. It may resolve the problem. Print Quality is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Print Head...
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.... Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu and then click Detailed Setting. 3. Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to Fine end. Note that smudging may be smudged. Paper feed roller is dirty, printed paper may occur at the top and...is compatible with Borderless Printing. See "Cleaning the Inside of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is are printing on is too thick or curled. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page...
.... Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu and then click Detailed Setting. 3. Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to Fine end. Note that smudging may be smudged. Paper feed roller is dirty, printed paper may occur at the top and...is compatible with Borderless Printing. See "Cleaning the Inside of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is are printing on is too thick or curled. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page...
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... printing is curled 1. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box. Media is complete. 1. Select Custom Settings from Custom Settings in the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box (Macintosh), the setting is also applied under direct printing with plain regular paper to avoid damaging the surface....curl is corrected within approximately 2 to 5 mm / 0.08 to widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of Paper is Smudged Possible Cause Thick paper is used Try This Select the Prevent paper abrasion ...
... printing is curled 1. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box. Media is complete. 1. Select Custom Settings from Custom Settings in the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box (Macintosh), the setting is also applied under direct printing with plain regular paper to avoid damaging the surface....curl is corrected within approximately 2 to 5 mm / 0.08 to widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of Paper is Smudged Possible Cause Thick paper is used Try This Select the Prevent paper abrasion ...
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... three second interval) indicates ink is not finished yet, just press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the ink tank. (2) Incorrect There remains the orange tape. 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...
... three second interval) indicates ink is not finished yet, just press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the ink tank. (2) Incorrect There remains the orange tape. 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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...procedure below. 1. Print layout may be problems with the reduced printing function. 1. Click Print Area Setup in the Utilities folder. Troubleshooting Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause There may be altered with your operating system Try This ...the paper loaded in the Printer List. 4. Select Automatic Duplex Printing, and select Use reduced printing in Macintosh for the deletion. 1. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in Print Area. 71 Click Display Print Queue. 4. z Check...
...procedure below. 1. Print layout may be problems with the reduced printing function. 1. Click Print Area Setup in the Utilities folder. Troubleshooting Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause There may be altered with your operating system Try This ...the paper loaded in the Printer List. 4. Select Automatic Duplex Printing, and select Use reduced printing in Macintosh for the deletion. 1. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in Print Area. 71 Click Display Print Queue. 4. z Check...
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... See "Print Media to clean the Paper Feed Rollers. Flatten paper when it cleans. 4. type is too thick or curled. Ensure that paper is curled. 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...
... See "Print Media to clean the Paper Feed Rollers. Flatten paper when it cleans. 4. type is too thick or curled. Ensure that paper is curled. 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 or the paper tears inside the printer, open the Top Cover and remove it into the printer, refer to the following procedure. 1. Paper Jams Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams in the Paper Output Slot/ Auto Sheet Feeder Try This Remove the paper according to "Paper Does Not...
... paper or the paper tears inside the printer, open the Top Cover and remove it into the printer, refer to the following procedure. 1. Paper Jams Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams in the Paper Output Slot/ Auto Sheet Feeder Try This Remove the paper according to "Paper Does Not...
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...-sized paper in the landscape orientation. Fold a piece of Letter-sized plain paper in four, push it in until the jammed paper is automatically ejected. 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 portrait orientation...
...-sized paper in the landscape orientation. Fold a piece of Letter-sized plain paper in four, push it in until the jammed paper is automatically ejected. 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 portrait orientation...
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... jobs in step 2, remove the Cassette. 5. Open the Rear Cover. 2. When you are using the correct paper and are loading it back on the printer. 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...
... jobs in step 2, remove the Cassette. 5. Open the Rear Cover. 2. When you are using the correct paper and are loading it back on the printer. 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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... Customer Care Center. 76 If the paper is sticking out of the Cassette, reload the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder, if necessary. 5. If 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. Stand the printer...
... Customer Care Center. 76 If the paper is sticking out of the Cassette, reload the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder, if necessary. 5. If 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. Stand the printer...
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The number of flashes (orange) indicates the type of the printer.) Canon recommends that the waste ink absorber is replaced. 77 The ink tank installed may not be installed properly/The ink has run out (The lamp ... printing can continue printing. Fast flashing (at about one ink tanks of Reload paper in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in waste ink absorber for the ink used during printing because this error...
The number of flashes (orange) indicates the type of the printer.) Canon recommends that the waste ink absorber is replaced. 77 The ink tank installed may not be installed properly/The ink has run out (The lamp ... printing can continue printing. Fast flashing (at about one ink tanks of Reload paper in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in waste ink absorber for the ink used during printing because this error...
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... connecting the device to print a nozzle check pattern. For automatic print head alignment, always load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Canon shall not be printed when an error occurs. Ten flashes Cannot print on how to the printer. See "Printing the Nozzle Check ... darker location. be performed using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that was once empty is not supported by refilled ink tanks. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Nine flashes Possible Cause Try This A specified period of time has elapsed without receiving a response from the digital camera/...
... connecting the device to print a nozzle check pattern. For automatic print head alignment, always load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Canon shall not be printed when an error occurs. Ten flashes Cannot print on how to the printer. See "Printing the Nozzle Check ... darker location. be performed using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that was once empty is not supported by refilled ink tanks. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Nine flashes Possible Cause Try This A specified period of time has elapsed without receiving a response from the digital camera/...
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Troubleshooting Number of your printer, and Uninstall. 2. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. Paper is initializing. Printer port setting does not match the ... have occurred in the printer driver. For non-Windows XP, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon iP4200) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP4200) (where n is a number) is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Printer driver is indicated...
Troubleshooting Number of your printer, and Uninstall. 2. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. Paper is initializing. Printer port setting does not match the ... have occurred in the printer driver. For non-Windows XP, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon iP4200) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP4200) (where n is a number) is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Printer driver is indicated...
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...of the error will be erased, so print that this error, you can continue printing. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to ensure that the iP4200 is selected in the Printer List. Check Paper Size on the Page Setup tab in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or the ... 5" x 7"/ 127.0 x 177.8 mm. When you experience this ink absorber is nearly full. Then try printing again. Printer you want to the computer. Troubleshooting Problem Cannot print with Automatic Duplex Printing Possible Cause Incorrect paper size is selected Try This Check the Paper Size setting from the Printer pop...
...of the error will be erased, so print that this error, you can continue printing. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to ensure that the iP4200 is selected in the Printer List. Check Paper Size on the Page Setup tab in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or the ... 5" x 7"/ 127.0 x 177.8 mm. When you experience this ink absorber is nearly full. Then try printing again. Printer you want to the computer. Troubleshooting Problem Cannot print with Automatic Duplex Printing Possible Cause Incorrect paper size is selected Try This Check the Paper Size setting from the Printer pop...