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z Press "PUSH" on page 34 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. 28 Follow the procedures below and maintain the print head. Step 1 "Printing the ... setting in the ink tanks, see if the print head nozzles are noticeable Step 2 "Aligning Print Head" on page 36 If the problem remains Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that all the orange tape of ink, replace it is ...Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings.
z Press "PUSH" on page 34 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. 28 Follow the procedures below and maintain the print head. Step 1 "Printing the ... setting in the ink tanks, see if the print head nozzles are noticeable Step 2 "Aligning Print Head" on page 36 If the problem remains Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that all the orange tape of ink, replace it is ...Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings.
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...95, click the Guide tab and follow the on your operating system. Refer to the User's Guide for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. The message may vary depending on -screen instructions. 39 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This ...the message. Take the appropriate action described in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 40 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 41 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 43 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 44 ...
...95, click the Guide tab and follow the on your operating system. Refer to the User's Guide for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. The message may vary depending on -screen instructions. 39 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This ...the message. Take the appropriate action described in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 40 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 41 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 43 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 44 ...
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... the desktop. For non-XP Windows, open software applications before reinstalling the printer driver. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the installation instructions from the CDROM... drive and restart the computer. If the problem persists, refer to proceed beyond the Printer Port screen Reinstall the printer driver 1. Remove the CD-ROM from the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with the ...
... the desktop. For non-XP Windows, open software applications before reinstalling the printer driver. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the installation instructions from the CDROM... drive and restart the computer. If the problem persists, refer to proceed beyond the Printer Port screen Reinstall the printer driver 1. Remove the CD-ROM from the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with the ...
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... menu. 2. Paper feed roller is compatible with intense colors or photographs). Make sure that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. dirty See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 3 Note that require a lot of the paper when using ...See "Print Media to adjust the intensity. 1. This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. setting is too high 1. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Printed Paper Printed paper too Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to the " "mark. The Print dialog box ...
... menu. 2. Paper feed roller is compatible with intense colors or photographs). Make sure that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. dirty See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 3 Note that require a lot of the paper when using ...See "Print Media to adjust the intensity. 1. This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. setting is too high 1. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Printed Paper Printed paper too Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to the " "mark. The Print dialog box ...
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... down . Check the Paper Size setting from the Start menu" on your computer. It may be problems in Macintosh for at line breaks before resuming printing in the Printer menu. Select Cancel All Documents in order to cool down . Use BJ Status Monitor in Windows or...system Restart your computer's hard disk. 43 space on hard disk Check the available space on page 21 2. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Print head has overheated due to long periods of the paper load. -
... down . Check the Paper Size setting from the Start menu" on your computer. It may be problems in Macintosh for at line breaks before resuming printing in the Printer menu. Select Cancel All Documents in order to cool down . Use BJ Status Monitor in Windows or...system Restart your computer's hard disk. 43 space on hard disk Check the available space on page 21 2. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Print head has overheated due to long periods of the paper load. -
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... of it cleans. If envelopes or post cards do not attempt to disassemble the printer yourself. Paper Jams 1. If you are printing on . Do not touch internal parts in the printer. 2. Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Inappropriate paper type used Try This Check to...
... of it cleans. If envelopes or post cards do not attempt to disassemble the printer yourself. Paper Jams 1. If you are printing on . Do not touch internal parts in the printer. 2. Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Inappropriate paper type used Try This Check to...
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...in waste ink tank to correct the error. If print head is nearly full. Eight flashes Indicates waste ink tank almost full The printer has a built-in and turn it back on page 23 Six flashes Indicates print head Install print head. Seven flashes Indicates defective ...Remove the print head and check the contacts for foreign matter, then reinstall. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . Should the problem persist, contact the Customer Care Center. 45 tank Replace with ink out condition. The number of flashes indicate the type of error that this ...
...in waste ink tank to correct the error. If print head is nearly full. Eight flashes Indicates waste ink tank almost full The printer has a built-in and turn it back on page 23 Six flashes Indicates print head Install print head. Seven flashes Indicates defective ...Remove the print head and check the contacts for foreign matter, then reinstall. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . Should the problem persist, contact the Customer Care Center. 45 tank Replace with ink out condition. The number of flashes indicate the type of error that this ...
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...using switching hub or other device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it directly to the computer and try printing again. If successful, there may be a fault in the device. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i550, and Uninstall. 2. Refer to the User's ...Guide for instructions on how to the computer. Note If you are using switching hub or other applications currently running. There could also be a problem with the printer driver. Replace the cable(s) and ...
...using switching hub or other device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it directly to the computer and try printing again. If successful, there may be a fault in the device. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i550, and Uninstall. 2. Refer to the User's ...Guide for instructions on how to the computer. Note If you are using switching hub or other applications currently running. There could also be a problem with the printer driver. Replace the cable(s) and ...
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... Flashes Orange An Error Message is Display on the Screen Problems Unique to Windows Problems Unique to Documents Printing Entire Image in Single Color Printing in Grayscale Reversing the Page Printing Order Printing on Nonstandard Size Paper Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation Registering Printer Driver Settings Printing Media Compatible Media Types Envelopes High...
... Flashes Orange An Error Message is Display on the Screen Problems Unique to Windows Problems Unique to Documents Printing Entire Image in Single Color Printing in Grayscale Reversing the Page Printing Order Printing on Nonstandard Size Paper Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation Registering Printer Driver Settings Printing Media Compatible Media Types Envelopes High...
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...see page 8). only to install the User's Guide • No - For Macintosh (1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer. (2) Click Documentation at left of the printer driver does not proceed as instructed in your computer. (2) Double-click the Manual folder. (3) Select a language folder. (4) Double-click the User's Guide folder. (5) Double... Troubleshooting • Specifications How to View the User's Guide For Windows (1) Load the CD-ROM in this Quick Start Guide, there may be a problem with the USB driver installation. to browse the User's Guide (5) Select User's Guide and click OK.
...see page 8). only to install the User's Guide • No - For Macintosh (1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer. (2) Click Documentation at left of the printer driver does not proceed as instructed in your computer. (2) Double-click the Manual folder. (3) Select a language folder. (4) Double-click the User's Guide folder. (5) Double... Troubleshooting • Specifications How to View the User's Guide For Windows (1) Load the CD-ROM in this Quick Start Guide, there may be a problem with the USB driver installation. to browse the User's Guide (5) Select User's Guide and click OK.
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...-fine sizes with the ultimate home-printer value. See www.usa.canon.com/consumer/lightfast for optimum image processing. Fast borderless prints. Simple-to virtually eliminate color variance and banding problems typically found with an ultra-high ...up to 8.5" x 11". standard lighting conditions and controlled temperature and humidity. The Canon i550 Color Bubble Jet Printer delivers professional-level performance with remarkable accuracy. The i550 printer features several Canon exclusives: advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology™ dramatically improves resolution and detail.
...-fine sizes with the ultimate home-printer value. See www.usa.canon.com/consumer/lightfast for optimum image processing. Fast borderless prints. Simple-to virtually eliminate color variance and banding problems typically found with an ultra-high ...up to 8.5" x 11". standard lighting conditions and controlled temperature and humidity. The Canon i550 Color Bubble Jet Printer delivers professional-level performance with remarkable accuracy. The i550 printer features several Canon exclusives: advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology™ dramatically improves resolution and detail.