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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 ...
...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 ...
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...solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on top of these safety precautions. Choosing a location Power supply Do not install the printer in the printer while it is printing. Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in a location that is kept clear at all times so you ignore any...in a location with its back attached to a heating source. Caution You may leak and damage the printer. 4 Safety Precautions To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in this guide. Never remove the plug by pulling on a thick rug or carpet. Never attempt...
...solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on top of these safety precautions. Choosing a location Power supply Do not install the printer in the printer while it is printing. Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in a location that is kept clear at all times so you ignore any...in a location with its back attached to a heating source. Caution You may leak and damage the printer. 4 Safety Precautions To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in this guide. Never remove the plug by pulling on a thick rug or carpet. Never attempt...
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... into place. Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on your Canon Service representative. 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 installed. 1 Press the Power button. z The printer is missing or damaged, contact...
... into place. Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on your Canon Service representative. 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 installed. 1 Press the Power button. z The printer is missing or damaged, contact...
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... with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your printer's name is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on the... printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Printing from Your Computer For details on ...
... with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your printer's name is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on the... printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Printing from Your Computer For details on ...
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See "Aligning the Print Head" on -screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to view the PC Printing Guide on page 27. Note If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in ...a document or open a file to align the Print Head. If the on-screen manuals are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure...
See "Aligning the Print Head" on -screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to view the PC Printing Guide on page 27. Note If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in ...a document or open a file to align the Print Head. If the on-screen manuals are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure...
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Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on ...Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See...Cartridge. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 19. z Make sure that the orange protective tape is installed properly. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. See "Getting the Ink Status ...
Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on ...Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See...Cartridge. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 19. z Make sure that the orange protective tape is installed properly. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. See "Getting the Ink Status ...
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...new FINE Cartridge is used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of each FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. If you install a used . In such case, refer to replace FINE Cartridges. Ink has run out." Note.... You can confirm the status of it . See "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53, and take appropriate action. The printer cannot print if the wrong type of the error. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of FINE Cartridge is...
...new FINE Cartridge is used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of each FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. If you install a used . In such case, refer to replace FINE Cartridges. Ink has run out." Note.... You can confirm the status of it . See "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53, and take appropriate action. The printer cannot print if the wrong type of the error. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of FINE Cartridge is...
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... FINE Cartridge within six months of first use of the nozzles. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is specified. The printer may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is reinstalled.... ink remains, only for a while. Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not recommended. Do not leave the printer with new ones. Canon recommends to use new FINE cartridges in order to dry out, and the...
... FINE Cartridge within six months of first use of the nozzles. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is specified. The printer may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is reinstalled.... ink remains, only for a while. Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not recommended. Do not leave the printer with new ones. Canon recommends to use new FINE cartridges in order to dry out, and the...
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... (A) gently. Handle FINE Cartridges carefully. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into place. Discard it clicks into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) Routine Maintenance 35 Important The printer cannot be into the appropriate slot. Important z Shaking FINE Cartridges may not...
... (A) gently. Handle FINE Cartridges carefully. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into place. Discard it clicks into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) Routine Maintenance 35 Important The printer cannot be into the appropriate slot. Important z Shaking FINE Cartridges may not...
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... cleaning the Print Head can switch it is performed automatically. See "Aligning the Print Head" on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped...time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time When you are not using a power outlet strip, you are installed in the Print Head for a long time, ...
... cleaning the Print Head can switch it is performed automatically. See "Aligning the Print Head" on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped...time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time When you are not using a power outlet strip, you are installed in the Print Head for a long time, ...
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...Guide on page 58. To handle problems using the printer. Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is displayed automatically. The message may encounter when using your operating system. Troubleshooting 43 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 ...
...Guide on page 58. To handle problems using the printer. Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is displayed automatically. The message may encounter when using your operating system. Troubleshooting 43 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 ...
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If other discs are displayed. Contact a Canon Service representative. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer before reinstalling. 44 Troubleshooting Restart your computer, and then reinstall the drivers. In Windows 2000... not displayed, try the followings: z Remove the CD-ROM from your computer, then insert it again. Installation does not start installation. z Restart your setup sheet to reinstall the printer driver. (1)Click Start then Computer. If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed, double-click MSETUP4....
If other discs are displayed. Contact a Canon Service representative. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer before reinstalling. 44 Troubleshooting Restart your computer, and then reinstall the drivers. In Windows 2000... not displayed, try the followings: z Remove the CD-ROM from your computer, then insert it again. Installation does not start installation. z Restart your setup sheet to reinstall the printer driver. (1)Click Start then Computer. If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed, double-click MSETUP4....
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Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is used . The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is used . The computer does not recognize the printer properly. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Troubleshooting 45 USB driver is not installed correctly. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub.
Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is used . The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is used . The computer does not recognize the printer properly. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Troubleshooting 45 USB driver is not installed correctly. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub.
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...side. Troubleshooting 47 Also, check that the protective tape (A) is loaded with one printable surface, make sure the paper is not installed properly. Refer to perform Print Head Alignment. The print result may cause unclear prints or prints with the paper for detailed information... on page 27 to the instruction manual supplied with reduced quality. Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action The media is removed. Printing on page 18 and perform any necessary maintenance operations...
...side. Troubleshooting 47 Also, check that the protective tape (A) is loaded with one printable surface, make sure the paper is not installed properly. Refer to perform Print Head Alignment. The print result may cause unclear prints or prints with the paper for detailed information... on page 27 to the instruction manual supplied with reduced quality. Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action The media is removed. Printing on page 18 and perform any necessary maintenance operations...
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... is not satisfactory, if printing is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are as shown below. The printer has a built-in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. If the...the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be disabled. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Four Flashes: Ink has run out. Eight flashes: Ink absorber is replaced. The printer resumes printing. Important Canon recommends that has occurred. The number of flashes...
... is not satisfactory, if printing is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are as shown below. The printer has a built-in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. If the...the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be disabled. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Four Flashes: Ink has run out. Eight flashes: Ink absorber is replaced. The printer resumes printing. Important Canon recommends that has occurred. The number of flashes...
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...Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, turn the printer back on after leaving it for at least 5 seconds. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Please be advised that Canon shall not be recognized. z The FINE Cartridge may not be...in order to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from the power supply. If the problem is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be installed properly. Ink may not be ...
...Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, turn the printer back on after leaving it for at least 5 seconds. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Please be advised that Canon shall not be recognized. z The FINE Cartridge may not be...in order to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from the power supply. If the problem is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be installed properly. Ink may not be ...
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... port setting according to the interface you touch it , connect the printer directly to the computer, and try printing again. z There could also be installed properly. Then clear the paper jam or foreign object that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX appearing in to resolve the error, see "Alarm Lamp...
... port setting according to the interface you touch it , connect the printer directly to the computer, and try printing again. z There could also be installed properly. Then clear the paper jam or foreign object that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX appearing in to resolve the error, see "Alarm Lamp...
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... Flashes Orange" on . in your computer. (1)Select Print & Fax Preferences from Printer. (2)Check that your printer's name is displayed in the list of the relay device for your printer is installed to your setup sheet to the printer and the computer. Error Number: 300 Is Displayed Cause The... printer is initializing. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the printer is not ready. Action See "Eight flashes:...
... Flashes Orange" on . in your computer. (1)Select Print & Fax Preferences from Printer. (2)Check that your printer's name is displayed in the list of the relay device for your printer is installed to your setup sheet to the printer and the computer. Error Number: 300 Is Displayed Cause The... printer is initializing. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the printer is not ready. Action See "Eight flashes:...
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... example, printing from the Setup CD-ROM. If the Quick Start Guide does not provide you read this guide to use the printer. PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide when starting to familiarize yourself with the basic operations, for full instructions on the Setup ...enough information, please refer to the User's Guide that can be installed from your computer z routine maintenance z troubleshooting Additional guides are also available for use. Appendix 57 This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready for advanced features. Appendix How to Use...
... example, printing from the Setup CD-ROM. If the Quick Start Guide does not provide you read this guide to use the printer. PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide when starting to familiarize yourself with the basic operations, for full instructions on the Setup ...enough information, please refer to the User's Guide that can be installed from your computer z routine maintenance z troubleshooting Additional guides are also available for use. Appendix 57 This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready for advanced features. Appendix How to Use...
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..., double-click the XXX On-screen Manual alias (where "XXX" is your printer's name) on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where "XXX" is not installed on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. We recommend that you keep your...way: To view the on-screen manual, double-click the XXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop. If Safari is your printer's name). website and install it from Apple Inc. z The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on -screen manuals, refer to view the ...
..., double-click the XXX On-screen Manual alias (where "XXX" is your printer's name) on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where "XXX" is not installed on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. We recommend that you keep your...way: To view the on-screen manual, double-click the XXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop. If Safari is your printer's name). website and install it from Apple Inc. z The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on -screen manuals, refer to view the ...