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...(Windows 35 Using the Bundled Software 36 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint 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... Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 77 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 93 Index 95 1
...(Windows 35 Using the Bundled Software 36 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint 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... Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 77 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 93 Index 95 1
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If the power plug is turned off. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking green, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be sure to print. 3 Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, be unable to check that the POWER lamp is not lit. Basic Printing About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, press the POWER button.
If the power plug is turned off. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking green, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be sure to print. 3 Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, be unable to check that the POWER lamp is not lit. Basic Printing About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, press the POWER button.
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... of the digital device. Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera to "Aligning the Print Head" on page 60. 1 Set up the printer. 2 Turn on the printer, or by connecting the printer to charge it is advisable to the ...device could result. z The Print Head cannot be performed simply by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. If you use the device battery, be sure to the computer and...
... of the digital device. Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera to "Aligning the Print Head" on page 60. 1 Set up the printer. 2 Turn on the printer, or by connecting the printer to charge it is advisable to the ...device could result. z The Print Head cannot be performed simply by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. If you use the device battery, be sure to the computer and...
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... disposal of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. The Paper Output Tray automatically opens. 2 Open the Top Cover. If the Top Cover is left open the Paper Output... Tray. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Be sure to the center. 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast. remove...
... disposal of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. The Paper Output Tray automatically opens. 2 Open the Top Cover. If the Top Cover is left open the Paper Output... Tray. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Be sure to the center. 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast. remove...
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Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank. Ensure that the ink tank lamp lights red. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 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.
Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank. Ensure that the ink tank lamp lights red. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 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.
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... POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning. 45 z The ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not...the Top Cover. The ink tank installation process is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are installed in the open . Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may occur even when black...
... POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning. 45 z The ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not...the Top Cover. The ink tank installation process is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are installed in the open . Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may occur even when black...
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...Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 42. If the ink tank lamp is unlit, press the mark on page 56 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be defective. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 67. If the problem remains after running low. If the ...ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 52 After print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. If any one of the lamps is flashing, the associated ink tank is flashing even though ink remains in...
...Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 42. If the ink tank lamp is unlit, press the mark on page 56 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be defective. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 67. If the problem remains after running low. If the ...ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 52 After print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. If any one of the lamps is flashing, the associated ink tank is flashing even though ink remains in...
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... Check Pattern Without a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the Print Head nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet .... 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green twice, and then release it immediately. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 With the printer on page 35. 47 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded...
... Check Pattern Without a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the Print Head nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet .... 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green twice, and then release it immediately. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 With the printer on page 35. 47 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded...
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...this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear ...as follows when ink is not enough ink. Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. Example: When white stripes appear 50 See "Replacing an Ink Tank...
...this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear ...as follows when ink is not enough ink. Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. Example: When white stripes appear 50 See "Replacing an Ink Tank...
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Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes. 51 Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 52. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to step 3-(3) of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit. If no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box.
Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes. 51 Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 52. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to step 3-(3) of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit. If no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box.
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...printer is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on page 50. 1 Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to be cleaned from the Start Menu" on , hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes ...green once, and then release it immediately. Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer z The Print Head can also be absorbed in the nozzle check pattern.
...printer is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on page 50. 1 Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to be cleaned from the Start Menu" on , hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes ...green once, and then release it immediately. Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer z The Print Head can also be absorbed in the nozzle check pattern.
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... pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern printing finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37...
... pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern printing finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37...
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...Cleaning on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 56. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 50...See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. 1 Ensure that Cleaning is on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click...
...Cleaning on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 56. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 50...See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. 1 Ensure that Cleaning is on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click...
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...on page 56. 55 If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 50. This takes about 50 ...ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color...
...on page 56. 55 If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 50. This takes about 50 ...ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color...
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... Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is on page 35. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 56 Note that the printer is...
... Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is on page 35. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 56 Note that the printer is...
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... not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Contact the Customer Care Center. 57 Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to check the Print Head condition. This takes about 90 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to clean. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. When cleaning...nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Be sure to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color ...
... not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Contact the Customer Care Center. 57 Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to check the Print Head condition. This takes about 90 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to clean. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. When cleaning...nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Be sure to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color ...
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... icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure that Cleaning is on. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 58 When using Mac OS X v.10....2, 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...
... icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure that Cleaning is on. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 58 When using Mac OS X v.10....2, 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...
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...Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Contact the Customer Care Center. 59... This takes about 90 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to be worn out. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to check the Print Head condition. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK. When ...
...Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Contact the Customer Care Center. 59... This takes about 90 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to be worn out. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to check the Print Head condition. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK. When ...
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... sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in this way. 1. If the printer driver is not installed in the computer, align the print head in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes.... 1 With the printer on page 35. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. 60 z Ensure that the Inner Cover is performed either automatically or manually. Print head alignment is closed. Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head This operation must be carried out when using the ...
... sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in this way. 1. If the printer driver is not installed in the computer, align the print head in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes.... 1 With the printer on page 35. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. 60 z Ensure that the Inner Cover is performed either automatically or manually. Print head alignment is closed. Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head This operation must be carried out when using the ...
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... four minutes to "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Clicking Check Setting prints the current settings and finishes the print head alignment. 4 Check the printed pattern. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, refer to complete printing. Printing Maintenance (3) Read the message and click...
... four minutes to "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Clicking Check Setting prints the current settings and finishes the print head alignment. 4 Check the printed pattern. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, refer to complete printing. Printing Maintenance (3) Read the message and click...