Quick Start Guide
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... Colors Are Incorrect 18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........21 Print Head Cleaning 22 Print Head Deep Cleaning 25 Aligning the Print Head 27 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 31 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 Troubleshooting 43 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 44 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 45 Print Results Not Satisfactory 46 Printer Does Not Start 50 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 51 Paper Jams 52 Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange 53 Message Appears on the Computer Screen...
... Colors Are Incorrect 18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........21 Print Head Cleaning 22 Print Head Deep Cleaning 25 Aligning the Print Head 27 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 31 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 Troubleshooting 43 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 44 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 45 Print Results Not Satisfactory 46 Printer Does Not Start 50 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 51 Paper Jams 52 Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange 53 Message Appears on the Computer Screen...
Quick Start Guide
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... Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on your computer. 6 Before Using the Printer Note If the Alarm lamp begins to steady, non-flashing light. z The FINE Cartridges are set into place. z Printer z Setup CD-ROM z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is connected to your Canon Service representative. z The printer driver is missing or damaged, contact your computer (or a compatible device). If anything is installed. 1 Press the Power button.
... Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on your computer. 6 Before Using the Printer Note If the Alarm lamp begins to steady, non-flashing light. z The FINE Cartridges are set into place. z Printer z Setup CD-ROM z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is connected to your Canon Service representative. z The printer driver is missing or damaged, contact your computer (or a compatible device). If anything is installed. 1 Press the Power button.
Quick Start Guide
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...Left Right Printer Driver Setting for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Purchase paper by Model Number. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Paper Thickness Lever set to one sheet at the maximum capacity depending on handling paper. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*3 Envelopes*4 High Resolution Paper Super White Paper Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use"*5 Matte Photo Paper Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss*5 Photo Paper Pro*5 Photo Paper Plus Glossy*5 Photo Paper Plus Glossy II*5 Photo Stickers...
...Left Right Printer Driver Setting for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Purchase paper by Model Number. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Paper Thickness Lever set to one sheet at the maximum capacity depending on handling paper. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*3 Envelopes*4 High Resolution Paper Super White Paper Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use"*5 Matte Photo Paper Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss*5 Photo Paper Pro*5 Photo Paper Plus Glossy*5 Photo Paper Plus Glossy II*5 Photo Stickers...
Quick Start Guide
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... Before Using the Printer Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to load paper. (1) Open the Paper Support. (2) Open the Paper Output Tray fully. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 16 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Rear Tray. (A) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it is not opened fully, an error may occur. (3) Extend the Output Tray Extension. (4) Adjust the position of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type...
... Before Using the Printer Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to load paper. (1) Open the Paper Support. (2) Open the Paper Output Tray fully. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 16 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Rear Tray. (A) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it is not opened fully, an error may occur. (3) Extend the Output Tray Extension. (4) Adjust the position of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type...
Quick Start Guide
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... printing. See "Aligning the Print Head" on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your printer's name is selected in the printer. Note If straight lines are misaligned or print quality is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to align the Print Head. Printing with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manual. Instructions is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to view the online help...
... printing. See "Aligning the Print Head" on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your printer's name is selected in the printer. Note If straight lines are misaligned or print quality is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to align the Print Head. Printing with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manual. Instructions is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to view the online help...
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... installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for. 5 Select the desired paper size in Paper Size. 6 Click OK. 7 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the printer. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your printer's name is clicked. 10 Click Print. Printing with Macintosh 1 Turn...
... installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for. 5 Select the desired paper size in Paper Size. 6 Click OK. 7 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the printer. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your printer's name is clicked. 10 Click Print. Printing with Macintosh 1 Turn...
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... Ink Status Information" on page 53. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 31. If print results are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. If lines are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. z If the Alarm lamp flashes orange, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 31. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. z Make...
... Ink Status Information" on page 53. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 31. If print results are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. If lines are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. z If the Alarm lamp flashes orange, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 31. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. z Make...
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...21 Example: When lines are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning.
...21 Example: When lines are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning.
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... to be printed correctly if there is not resolved after printing the nozzle check pattern, go to step 4-(3). 1 Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the Rear Tray. (5) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Load a sheet of ink is printed. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 31. 5 Check the print head...
... to be printed correctly if there is not resolved after printing the nozzle check pattern, go to step 4-(3). 1 Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the Rear Tray. (5) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Load a sheet of ink is printed. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 31. 5 Check the print head...
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... the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. The printer considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to inform you install a used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of the times the Alarm lamp is used. The printer cannot print if the wrong type of the error. Ink has run out." Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
... the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. The printer considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to inform you install a used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of the times the Alarm lamp is used. The printer cannot print if the wrong type of the error. Ink has run out." Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
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... cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may not print out properly due to obtain optimum qualities. Routine Maintenance 33 Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of the nozzles. Important Handling FINE Cartridges z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on -screen manual. z Once you insert FINE Cartridges that has been removed once, the printer may not be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing...
... cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may not print out properly due to obtain optimum qualities. Routine Maintenance 33 Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of the nozzles. Important Handling FINE Cartridges z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on -screen manual. z Once you insert FINE Cartridges that has been removed once, the printer may not be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing...
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... on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on the version of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 44 z "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 45 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 46 z "Printer Does Not Start" on page 50 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 51 z "Paper Jams" on page 52 z "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53 z "Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on -screen manual. The message may...
... on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on the version of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 44 z "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 45 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 46 z "Printer Does Not Start" on page 50 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 51 z "Paper Jams" on page 52 z "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53 z "Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on -screen manual. The message may...
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... the Installation Failure screen. (3)Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4)Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the printer off. (6)Restart the computer. (7)Make sure you were unable to install the drivers. Contact a Canon Service representative. If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed. z Restart your desktop to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. Installation does not start installation. Refer to start automatically when the Setup CD...
... the Installation Failure screen. (3)Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4)Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the printer off. (6)Restart the computer. (7)Make sure you were unable to install the drivers. Contact a Canon Service representative. If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed. z Restart your desktop to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. Installation does not start installation. Refer to start automatically when the Setup CD...
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Printing on page 27 to perform Print Head Alignment. Make sure to the instruction manual supplied with the printable side facing up. When using paper with one printable surface, make sure the paper is loaded with the paper for detailed information on the printable side. FINE Cartridge is removed. Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it . If you did not align the Print Head after you install it . See "Aligning the Print Head" on the wrong side of such paper may be...
Printing on page 27 to perform Print Head Alignment. Make sure to the instruction manual supplied with the printable side facing up. When using paper with one printable surface, make sure the paper is loaded with the paper for detailed information on the printable side. FINE Cartridge is removed. Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it . If you did not align the Print Head after you install it . See "Aligning the Print Head" on the wrong side of such paper may be...
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... using Windows, remove the paper according to the following the procedure below. All print jobs in the printer, see "Loading Printing Paper" on page 8. If the Alarm lamp flashes three times or the "Paper is displayed when using such paper to print documents with photos or graphics, since the printout may be ejected automatically. (2)Reload the paper in the Paper Output Slot Remove the paper following procedure. (1)Press the Power button to turn the printer off , open the Top Cover, and remove...
... using Windows, remove the paper according to the following the procedure below. All print jobs in the printer, see "Loading Printing Paper" on page 8. If the Alarm lamp flashes three times or the "Paper is displayed when using such paper to print documents with photos or graphics, since the printout may be ejected automatically. (2)Reload the paper in the Paper Output Slot Remove the paper following procedure. (1)Press the Power button to turn the printer off , open the Top Cover, and remove...
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... RESUME/CANCEL button to correct the error. (B) (A) (A) Note the number of flashes (B) Flashes repeatedly Cause Two flashes: Printer is replaced. Ink has run out. Five flashes: The FINE Cartridge cannot be jammed. Eight flashes: Ink absorber is continued under the ink out condition. Possible causes are as shown below. Important Canon recommends that you want to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page...
... RESUME/CANCEL button to correct the error. (B) (A) (A) Note the number of flashes (B) Flashes repeatedly Cause Two flashes: Printer is replaced. Ink has run out. Five flashes: The FINE Cartridge cannot be jammed. Eight flashes: Ink absorber is continued under the ink out condition. Possible causes are as shown below. Important Canon recommends that you want to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page...
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... a problem with the USB cable. Make sure that the USB cable is not correct, reinstall the Printer Drivers or change the port setting according to confirm the port settings. Message Appears on the Computer Screen Service Error 5100 Is Displayed Cause Movement of the relay device for Print to resolve the error, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53. Action Cancel printing from moving. Printer port setting does not match the computer's interface connecting the printer. While...
... a problem with the USB cable. Make sure that the USB cable is not correct, reinstall the Printer Drivers or change the port setting according to confirm the port settings. Message Appears on the Computer Screen Service Error 5100 Is Displayed Cause Movement of the relay device for Print to resolve the error, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53. Action Cancel printing from moving. Printer port setting does not match the computer's interface connecting the printer. While...
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... are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the printer directly to resolve the error, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53. Ink Info Number: 1686 Is Displayed Cause Ink level cannot be detected. If the Alarm lamp is lit green. For details on how to the computer, and try printing again. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. In Mac OS...
... are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the printer directly to resolve the error, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53. Ink Info Number: 1686 Is Displayed Cause Ink level cannot be detected. If the Alarm lamp is lit green. For details on how to the computer, and try printing again. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. In Mac OS...
Easy Setup Instructions
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... minutes, until the Power lamp stops flashing and changes to the left open the Paper Output Tray. a Remove the Black FINE Cartridge from its box. Protective Material Caution Before turning on the printer. Wait until it into the left . PRINTED IN VIETNAM e Close the Top Cover. g Press the Power button to turn over and install the software. Power Lamp Alarm Lamp h Open the Top Cover. c Insert the Black FINE Cartridge slightly slanted into...
... minutes, until the Power lamp stops flashing and changes to the left open the Paper Output Tray. a Remove the Black FINE Cartridge from its box. Protective Material Caution Before turning on the printer. Wait until it into the left . PRINTED IN VIETNAM e Close the Top Cover. g Press the Power button to turn over and install the software. Power Lamp Alarm Lamp h Open the Top Cover. c Insert the Black FINE Cartridge slightly slanted into...
Easy Setup Instructions
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... application software are installed automatically. The printer driver, On-screen Manuals, and application software are installed automatically. Serial Number m When the PIXMA Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. If Do not agree is clicked, the PIXMA Extended Survey Program will need to reinstall the software. Note Keep the Setup CD-ROM in a safe place in the User's Guide on -screen instructions to quit the screen. "Windows" is located on the inside of Microsoft Corporation. b Turn...
... application software are installed automatically. The printer driver, On-screen Manuals, and application software are installed automatically. Serial Number m When the PIXMA Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. If Do not agree is clicked, the PIXMA Extended Survey Program will need to reinstall the software. Note Keep the Setup CD-ROM in a safe place in the User's Guide on -screen instructions to quit the screen. "Windows" is located on the inside of Microsoft Corporation. b Turn...