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... 63 Routine Maintenance 64 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead 65 Replacing an Ink Tank 66 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 71 Printhead Cleaning 75 Printhead Deep Cleaning 78 Cleaning the Printer 80 Transporting the Printer 82 Printing Media 86 Compatible Media Types 87 Envelopes ...89 High Resolution Paper ...Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 104 Transparencies CF-102 106 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 108 Banner Paper 110 Troubleshooting 113 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 114 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 116 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 134 2
... 63 Routine Maintenance 64 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead 65 Replacing an Ink Tank 66 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 71 Printhead Cleaning 75 Printhead Deep Cleaning 78 Cleaning the Printer 80 Transporting the Printer 82 Printing Media 86 Compatible Media Types 87 Envelopes ...89 High Resolution Paper ...Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 104 Transparencies CF-102 106 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 108 Banner Paper 110 Troubleshooting 113 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 114 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 116 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 134 2
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...parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after turning it... AC 230V±10%, 50Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz ■ Printheads and ink tanks For safety reasons, store printheads and ink tanks out of the reach of purchase. If you do not intend to use an ...extension cord. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 11 Safety Precautions Do not use the printer for a long period of time, unplug it after printing. ...
...parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after turning it... AC 230V±10%, 50Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz ■ Printheads and ink tanks For safety reasons, store printheads and ink tanks out of the reach of purchase. If you do not intend to use an ...extension cord. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 11 Safety Precautions Do not use the printer for a long period of time, unplug it after printing. ...
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Paper guide When loading paper, ensure that the left edge touches this guide. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front cover Open to "Operation Panel." Printer Parts and Their Functions Front View Operation panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. 13 Paper rest Paper output tray Front View Sheet feeder Load paper here. To move the paper guide, pinch the guide and slide in the appropriate direction.
Paper guide When loading paper, ensure that the left edge touches this guide. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front cover Open to "Operation Panel." Printer Parts and Their Functions Front View Operation panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. 13 Paper rest Paper output tray Front View Sheet feeder Load paper here. To move the paper guide, pinch the guide and slide in the appropriate direction.
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...pattern ensures that the printhead nozzles are ejecting ink properly. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 33 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to start a nozzle check pattern. For details on again when data is sent to modify the printer mode. For details, refer to "Examining ...Nozzle Check Pattern." (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Auto Power Click to enable the printer to turn off automatically when no data is sent to the printer. (7) Custom Settings Click to the printer for a certain period of printing jobs. Change the settings...
...pattern ensures that the printhead nozzles are ejecting ink properly. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 33 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to start a nozzle check pattern. For details on again when data is sent to modify the printer mode. For details, refer to "Examining ...Nozzle Check Pattern." (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Auto Power Click to enable the printer to turn off automatically when no data is sent to the printer. (7) Custom Settings Click to the printer for a certain period of printing jobs. Change the settings...
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...the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. BJ Status Monitor Functions 34 The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is low. ■ Launching... the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. The BJ Status ...
...the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. BJ Status Monitor Functions 34 The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is low. ■ Launching... the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. The BJ Status ...
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BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 When paper has run out: When the ink level is low: Note ➤ For details on the screen. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on the BJ Status Monitor, click the Help menu, then click the topic of paper or ink is low. In such cases, take the action described in the Printer Status tab. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ■ When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, such as if the printer runs out of interest.
BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 When paper has run out: When the ink level is low: Note ➤ For details on the screen. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on the BJ Status Monitor, click the Help menu, then click the topic of paper or ink is low. In such cases, take the action described in the Printer Status tab. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ■ When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, such as if the printer runs out of interest.
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Moving the slider to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Description of Print Settings 48 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slider to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Click either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations.
Moving the slider to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Description of Print Settings 48 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slider to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Click either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations.
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...cancel printing of the document, hold the mouse button down while dragging the document name to pause printing of a document already printing. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Click to the new position, then release. If an error occurs, instructions on the File menu, you can change the... order of documents queued for printing. BJ Print Monitor 57 Note ➤ If you click Print on what to resume printing. ... Displays the printer status. You can print the PICT file saved under Destination in the BJ Print Monitor. Click to do are displayed...
...cancel printing of the document, hold the mouse button down while dragging the document name to pause printing of a document already printing. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Click to the new position, then release. If an error occurs, instructions on the File menu, you can change the... order of documents queued for printing. BJ Print Monitor 57 Note ➤ If you click Print on what to resume printing. ... Displays the printer status. You can print the PICT file saved under Destination in the BJ Print Monitor. Click to do are displayed...
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Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer 64
Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer 64
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... printhead nozzles are probably clogged. At this stage, you to replace the ink tank. Attempting to print causes the POWER lamp to flash four times. ➡ Replacing an Ink Tank If printing becomes faint or a specific color is no longer printing, even though there is poor ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains...
... printhead nozzles are probably clogged. At this stage, you to replace the ink tank. Attempting to print causes the POWER lamp to flash four times. ➡ Replacing an Ink Tank If printing becomes faint or a specific color is no longer printing, even though there is poor ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains...
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... holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, then open the front cover. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or if it is not covered by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank 66 Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is installed incorrectly. Routine Maintenance...
... holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, then open the front cover. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or if it is not covered by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank 66 Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is installed incorrectly. Routine Maintenance...
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Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important ➤ • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Replacing an Ink Tank 67 Routine Maintenance 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Push the tab and remove the ink tank.
Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important ➤ • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Replacing an Ink Tank 67 Routine Maintenance 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Push the tab and remove the ink tank.
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Routine Maintenance 3 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Replacing an Ink Tank 68
Routine Maintenance 3 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Replacing an Ink Tank 68
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Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Never press here! Routine Maintenance 4 Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the tank. Ink may squirt out of the ink tank. Important ➤ • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port.
Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Never press here! Routine Maintenance 4 Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the tank. Ink may squirt out of the ink tank. Important ➤ • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port.
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... the printhead holder. The printhead holder moves to dry, and the printer may not function properly when the ink tank is now complete. ➤ • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the... printer and leave it out in the open will cause ink to the right. Replacing an Ink Tank 70 Note 6 Close the front cover. Leaving...
... the printhead holder. The printhead holder moves to dry, and the printer may not function properly when the ink tank is now complete. ➤ • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the... printer and leave it out in the open will cause ink to the right. Replacing an Ink Tank 70 Note 6 Close the front cover. Leaving...
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... nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of letter-size or A4 paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance ...tab, then click the Nozzle Check icon. 4 When the confirmation message is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed,...
... nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of letter-size or A4 paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance ...tab, then click the Nozzle Check icon. 4 When the confirmation message is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed,...
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Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Routine Maintenance ■ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Routine Maintenance ■ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
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Printhead cleaning can be clogged. Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the printer itself. Routine Maintenance Printhead Cleaning Clean the printhead if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Cleaning icon. Printhead Cleaning 75
Printhead cleaning can be clogged. Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the printer itself. Routine Maintenance Printhead Cleaning Clean the printhead if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Cleaning icon. Printhead Cleaning 75
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Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to be opened by clicking Page Setup on . 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure that the printer is on the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the drop-down menu, then click the Cleaning icon. Printhead Cleaning 76 The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, then click Execute.
Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to be opened by clicking Page Setup on . 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure that the printer is on the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the drop-down menu, then click the Cleaning icon. Printhead Cleaning 76 The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, then click Execute.
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...the POWER lamp starts flashing and printhead cleaning begins. All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. After printhead cleaning is complete, print the nozzle check ... Pattern ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning Printhead Cleaning 77 If not, repeat printhead cleaning. Routine Maintenance 5 Select the ink nozzles to verify that the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the printhead cleaning has finished. This takes about 40...
...the POWER lamp starts flashing and printhead cleaning begins. All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. After printhead cleaning is complete, print the nozzle check ... Pattern ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning Printhead Cleaning 77 If not, repeat printhead cleaning. Routine Maintenance 5 Select the ink nozzles to verify that the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the printhead cleaning has finished. This takes about 40...