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... Printer Drivers 66 Routine Maintenance 67 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media 89 Compatible Media Types 90 Envelopes ...92 High Resolution Paper HR-101N... Paper Pro PC-101S 107 Transparencies CF-102 109 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 111 Banner Paper 113 Troubleshooting 116 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 117 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119 3
... Printer Drivers 66 Routine Maintenance 67 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media 89 Compatible Media Types 90 Envelopes ...92 High Resolution Paper HR-101N... Paper Pro PC-101S 107 Transparencies CF-102 109 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 111 Banner Paper 113 Troubleshooting 116 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 117 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119 3
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Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. etc.) on a print head after printing. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. Do not ... (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of the printer. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 13 s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding...
Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. etc.) on a print head after printing. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. Do not ... (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of the printer. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 13 s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding...
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Inside the Printer 17 Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper.
Inside the Printer 17 Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper.
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Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S9000 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows Me/Windows 98 Properties • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences... The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Printers and Other Hardware - These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog ...Windows) s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers.
Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S9000 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows Me/Windows 98 Properties • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences... The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Printers and Other Hardware - These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog ...Windows) s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers.
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Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (8) (9) (1) Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34 Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.
Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (8) (9) (1) Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34 Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.
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... to automatically turn the printer off when it remains idle for a period of printing jobs. However, the effect may become slower than normal. (9) Start Status Monitor... For details on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to modify the printer mode. Change the settings in the...
... to automatically turn the printer off when it remains idle for a period of printing jobs. However, the effect may become slower than normal. (9) Start Status Monitor... For details on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to modify the printer mode. Change the settings in the...
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...the four sides of Print Settings 44 You can use the Amount of the paper. (8) Utilities Click to open the Custom dialog box after selecting Custom 1 to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for... changing the print mode. It is recommended that extend beyond the paper. If you normally set the slide bar to ...
...the four sides of Print Settings 44 You can use the Amount of the paper. (8) Utilities Click to open the Custom dialog box after selecting Custom 1 to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for... changing the print mode. It is recommended that extend beyond the paper. If you normally set the slide bar to ...
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Description of Print Settings 47 Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Description of Print Settings 47 Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
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Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 67
Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 67
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...to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head When an ink tank is still enough ink, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Routine Maintenance When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 The BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) will tell you .... Once an ink tank is poor ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem remains ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning If print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be replaced. Contact a Canon service representative. Attempting to print causes the POWER lamp to replace the ink tank...
...to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head When an ink tank is still enough ink, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Routine Maintenance When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 The BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) will tell you .... Once an ink tank is poor ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem remains ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning If print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be replaced. Contact a Canon service representative. Attempting to print causes the POWER lamp to replace the ink tank...
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...be installed from the right in the incorrect position. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is on, and then open the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 ...Ensure that the printer is not covered by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank 69
...be installed from the right in the incorrect position. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is on, and then open the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 ...Ensure that the printer is not covered by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank 69
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... 73 An ink tank left out in the open . The print head holder moves to the right. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the printer may not function. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of fi... an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open and then reinstalled in the print head holder. Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
... 73 An ink tank left out in the open . The print head holder moves to the right. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the printer may not function. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of fi... an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open and then reinstalled in the print head holder. Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
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... Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 4 When the confirmation message is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the printer itself. Use this function when...
... Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 4 When the confirmation message is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the printer itself. Use this function when...
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Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 77 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 77 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
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... be clogged. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning 78 s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself. Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the...
... be clogged. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning 78 s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself. Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the...
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Note 5 When the confirmation message appears, click OK. ® If the problem remains even after you repeat print head cleaning three times, perform print head deep cleaning. in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon. Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Print Head Cleaning 79 The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup...
Note 5 When the confirmation message appears, click OK. ® If the problem remains even after you repeat print head cleaning three times, perform print head deep cleaning. in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon. Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Print Head Cleaning 79 The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup...
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... clean. After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the head cleaning finishes. If the head is still not clean after the third cleaning, perform print head deep cleaning. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Cleaning 80 Now...
... clean. After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the head cleaning finishes. If the head is still not clean after the third cleaning, perform print head deep cleaning. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Cleaning 80 Now...
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Print Head Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening... then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more ink than standard print head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process.
Print Head Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening... then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more ink than standard print head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process.
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...;ashing. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 82 If the print head is still not clean, repeat print head deep cleaning and the nozzle check pattern printing up to verify that the head is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box...
...;ashing. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 82 If the print head is still not clean, repeat print head deep cleaning and the nozzle check pattern printing up to verify that the head is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box...
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... media. Replace if necessary. Contact a Canon service representative. s Ensure you dispose of the protective cap and protective tape from a print head. Printing is Blurred/Colours are printing on one side of certain media. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem is output...
... media. Replace if necessary. Contact a Canon service representative. s Ensure you dispose of the protective cap and protective tape from a print head. Printing is Blurred/Colours are printing on one side of certain media. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem is output...