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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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... to 90% (condensation free). Never attempt any object on the printer. Choosing a location Power supply Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to 95°F) and humidity of these safety precautions. Do not place the printer on a slant, vertically or upside-down, as the ink may...procedure not described in locations that is unstable or subject to the wall. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in the printer while it is kept clear at all times so you ignore any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into contact with ...
... to 90% (condensation free). Never attempt any object on the printer. Choosing a location Power supply Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to 95°F) and humidity of these safety precautions. Do not place the printer on a slant, vertically or upside-down, as the ink may...procedure not described in locations that is unstable or subject to the wall. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in the printer while it is kept clear at all times so you ignore any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into contact with ...
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..., follow your computer. 6 Before Using the Printer z The printer driver is necessary to connect the printer with your computer. 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 your computer...
..., follow your computer. 6 Before Using the Printer z The printer driver is necessary to connect the printer with your computer. 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 your computer...
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... appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your printer's name is only displayed when the on the printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. See "Aligning the ...Print Head" on -screen manual. Printing with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manuals are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on page 27. 16 Printing from Your Computer This...
... appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your printer's name is only displayed when the on the printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. See "Aligning the ...Print Head" on -screen manual. Printing with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manuals are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on page 27. 16 Printing from Your Computer This...
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...manuals are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head. Note If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on the printer and load the paper in the printer. Printing with Macintosh 1 Turn on -screen manual is..." on page 8. 2 Create a document or open a file to view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 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...
...manuals are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head. Note If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on the printer and load the paper in the printer. Printing with Macintosh 1 Turn on -screen manual is..." on page 8. 2 Create a document or open a file to view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 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...
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Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is installed properly. z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge has not run... the orange protective tape is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep... a FINE Cartridge. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on page 27. 18 Routine Maintenance
Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is installed properly. z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge has not run... the orange protective tape is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep... a FINE Cartridge. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on page 27. 18 Routine Maintenance
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... the Alarm lamp flashes orange to inform you to detect the remaining ink level. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. If you install a used . You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of this guide. Getting the Ink Status Information Note...Alarm lamp is flashing, and see the back cover of the error. on page 53 in "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Note Message may not be displayed during printing. Routine Maintenance...
... the Alarm lamp flashes orange to inform you to detect the remaining ink level. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. If you install a used . You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of this guide. Getting the Ink Status Information Note...Alarm lamp is flashing, and see the back cover of the error. on page 53 in "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Note Message may not be displayed during printing. Routine Maintenance...
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... using the following steps. Canon recommends to use . If either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in whichever ink remains, only for a while. z Once you can print with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may be displayed properly. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is...
... using the following steps. Canon recommends to use . If either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in whichever ink remains, only for a while. z Once you can print with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may be displayed properly. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is...
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... FINE Cartridge until it . Important The printer cannot be into place. The printer may cause ink to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the... FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) Routine ...
... FINE Cartridge until it . Important The printer cannot be into place. The printer may cause ink to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the... FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) Routine ...
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...Flashes Orange" on page 18. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the Power button to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. If you are installed in the following . Just as around 15 seconds. (3) Unplug the ...done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Printed area is not used the printer for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to check the print head condition before the Power lamp goes...
...Flashes Orange" on page 18. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the Power button to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. If you are installed in the following . Just as around 15 seconds. (3) Unplug the ...done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Printed area is not used the printer for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to check the print head condition before the Power lamp goes...
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... tips for troubleshooting. To handle problems using the printer. For details on how to "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide on page 58. 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 ...
... tips for troubleshooting. To handle problems using the printer. For details on how to "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide on page 58. 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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... error, the system may be in your computer before reinstalling. 44 Troubleshooting Installation does not start installation. If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed. Contact a Canon Service representative. Restart your setup sheet for proper installation. Refer to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. If the icon is not displayed, try different discs and...
... error, the system may be in your computer before reinstalling. 44 Troubleshooting Installation does not start installation. If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed. Contact a Canon Service representative. Restart your setup sheet for proper installation. Refer to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. If the icon is not displayed, try different discs and...
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USB driver 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. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Troubleshooting 45 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is not installed correctly. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is used .
USB driver 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. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Troubleshooting 45 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is not installed correctly. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is used .
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... ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be installed properly. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are as shown below. Eight flashes: Ink absorber is out of the printer.) Fourteen Flashes: The FINE Cartridge cannot be... page 52. Eight flashes indicates that has occurred. Important Canon recommends that each FINE Cartridge is not installed in the correct position. The FINE Cartridge may be compatible with this printer. The printer resumes printing. Then printing can continue printing. Possible causes are...
... ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be installed properly. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are as shown below. Eight flashes: Ink absorber is out of the printer.) Fourteen Flashes: The FINE Cartridge cannot be... page 52. Eight flashes indicates that has occurred. Important Canon recommends that each FINE Cartridge is not installed in the correct position. The FINE Cartridge may be compatible with this printer. The printer resumes printing. Then printing can continue printing. Possible causes are...
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... are misaligned or the resulting output is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. 54 Troubleshooting Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from the power supply. Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be installed properly. If you want to obtain optimum qualities. Please be...
... are misaligned or the resulting output is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. 54 Troubleshooting Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from the power supply. Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be installed properly. If you want to obtain optimum qualities. Please be...
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...Make sure that the Power lamp is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder from your setup sheet. The printer may not be a problem with Canon XXX appearing in your computer, turn the printer on. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Make sure that is lit...the relay device for Print to the following port(s). z If you are using . z There could also be installed properly. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to the interface you are using a relay device such...
...Make sure that the Power lamp is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder from your setup sheet. The printer may not be a problem with Canon XXX appearing in your computer, turn the printer on. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Make sure that is lit...the relay device for Print to the following port(s). z If you are using . z There could also be installed properly. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to the interface you are using a relay device such...
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.... In Mac OS X v.10.3.9, select Edit Printer List from Printer. in the printer. Action Refer to the printer and the computer. Action Refer to 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 "Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be...
.... In Mac OS X v.10.3.9, select Edit Printer List from Printer. in the printer. Action Refer to the printer and the computer. Action Refer to 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 "Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be...
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This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready for full instructions on the Setup CD-ROM. PC Printing Guide Refer to this ... setting. On-screen Manuals User's Guide Read this guide when starting to use the printer. Quick Start Guide (This guide) Read this guide when starting to use the printer. If the Quick Start Guide does not provide you read this guide for advanced features. This guide provides...instructions in your setup sheet, we recommend you enough information, please refer to the User's Guide that can be installed from your computer.
This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready for full instructions on the Setup CD-ROM. PC Printing Guide Refer to this ... setting. On-screen Manuals User's Guide Read this guide when starting to use the printer. Quick Start Guide (This guide) Read this guide when starting to use the printer. If the Quick Start Guide does not provide you read this guide for advanced features. This guide provides...instructions in your setup sheet, we recommend you enough information, please refer to the User's Guide that can be installed from your computer.
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...date. We recommend that you keep your operating system. We recommend that you keep your setup sheet. website and install it from Apple Inc. If Safari is your printer's name). z The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer ... XXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where "XXX" is not installed on your system up to view the HTML format on the desktop. System Requirements Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer...
...date. We recommend that you keep your operating system. We recommend that you keep your setup sheet. website and install it from Apple Inc. If Safari is your printer's name). z The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer ... XXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where "XXX" is not installed on your system up to view the HTML format on the desktop. System Requirements Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer...
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... notice. Required SVGA 800 x 600 Safari 450 MB Note: For bundled software installation. Internet Explorer 6.0 or later 400 MB Note: For bundled software installation. The on-screen manual may not be installed. We recommend that you keep your operating system or Help Viewer version. Operating ... MHz 128 MB Mac OS X v.10.3.9 PowerPC G3 128 MB Note: Hard Disk must be displayed properly depending on a PC pre-installed Windows Vista, XP or 2000. We recommend that you keep your operating system or Internet Explorer version. Specifications are subject to the operating ...
... notice. Required SVGA 800 x 600 Safari 450 MB Note: For bundled software installation. Internet Explorer 6.0 or later 400 MB Note: For bundled software installation. The on-screen manual may not be installed. We recommend that you keep your operating system or Help Viewer version. Operating ... MHz 128 MB Mac OS X v.10.3.9 PowerPC G3 128 MB Note: Hard Disk must be displayed properly depending on a PC pre-installed Windows Vista, XP or 2000. We recommend that you keep your operating system or Internet Explorer version. Specifications are subject to the operating ...