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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...
... 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...
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... the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message 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...
... the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message 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...
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...desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your computer before reinstalling. 44 Troubleshooting If the icon is inserted into your setup sheet to reinstall the printer driver. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer, then insert it again. Restart your desktop to ...-click the CD-ROM icon on the displayed window. If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed, double-click MSETUP4.EXE. Contact a Canon Service representative. Installation does not start installation. Action If you were unable to proceed beyond the...
...desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your computer before reinstalling. 44 Troubleshooting If the icon is inserted into your setup sheet to reinstall the printer driver. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer, then insert it again. Restart your desktop to ...-click the CD-ROM icon on the displayed window. If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed, double-click MSETUP4.EXE. Contact a Canon Service representative. Installation does not start installation. Action If you were unable to proceed beyond the...
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Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Troubleshooting 45 USB driver is not installed correctly. The computer does not recognize the printer properly. 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 . 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 USB driver is not installed correctly. The computer does not recognize the printer properly. 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 . Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub.
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...the loaded paper. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may reduce the quality of printout color. Select a print quality option suitable to the PC Printing Guide on page 49 46 Troubleshooting Confirm the paper and print quality settings by using the printer driver. Refer to the paper and image... for printing. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page ...
...the loaded paper. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may reduce the quality of printout color. Select a print quality option suitable to the PC Printing Guide on page 49 46 Troubleshooting Confirm the paper and print quality settings by using the printer driver. Refer to the paper and image... for printing. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page ...
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... page 49 to see "Paper is suitable. If you are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Paper Feed Roller is too thin. Printing graphics with ink. See "Using Specialty ...in the User's Guide on page 39. Inside of the printer. Refer to "Printing Area" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. 48 Troubleshooting Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever according to ... your original document in your printing paper, the lower edge of paper loaded in deep color, we recommend using plain paper to print images with ink, causing printed paper to the...
... page 49 to see "Paper is suitable. If you are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Paper Feed Roller is too thin. Printing graphics with ink. See "Using Specialty ...in the User's Guide on page 39. Inside of the printer. Refer to "Printing Area" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. 48 Troubleshooting Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever according to ... your original document in your printing paper, the lower edge of paper loaded in deep color, we recommend using plain paper to print images with ink, causing printed paper to the...
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...the privileges of print jobs in , since it may be able to the printer. If there are left in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the printer. Wait until printing starts. 50 Troubleshooting Note When printing large data such as a photo or graphics, it may...of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2)Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. Unnecessary print jobs are any unnecessary print jobs, follow the procedure below to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel" in queue. / Computer problems. Action ...
...the privileges of print jobs in , since it may be able to the printer. If there are left in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the printer. Wait until printing starts. 50 Troubleshooting Note When printing large data such as a photo or graphics, it may...of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2)Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. Unnecessary print jobs are any unnecessary print jobs, follow the procedure below to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel" in queue. / Computer problems. Action ...
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... in portrait orientation in portrait orientation. In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer in the Rear Tray, regardless of the printing orientation. Envelopes not prepared nor loaded properly. Once you load at this procedure only when ... "Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)" on page 37. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 11. Troubleshooting 51 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause Action Printing on inappropriate type of the stack. Foreign object in the Rear Tray. For details on ...
... in portrait orientation in portrait orientation. In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer in the Rear Tray, regardless of the printing orientation. Envelopes not prepared nor loaded properly. Once you load at this procedure only when ... "Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)" on page 37. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 11. Troubleshooting 51 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause Action Printing on inappropriate type of the stack. Foreign object in the Rear Tray. For details on ...
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..., close the Top Cover, then turn the printer back on page 51 to confirm that you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. 52 Troubleshooting message is displayed when using the correct paper... and are loading it back on -screen manual to cancel print jobs before turning off the printer. If you are suited to print documents consisting ...
..., close the Top Cover, then turn the printer back on page 51 to confirm that you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. 52 Troubleshooting message is displayed when using the correct paper... and are loading it back on -screen manual to cancel print jobs before turning off the printer. If you are suited to print documents consisting ...
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... the ink absorber is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be jammed. The FINE Cartridge may not be recognized. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly in... button. z The FINE Cartridge may be disabled. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting 53 The number of flashes indicates the type of flashes (B) Flashes repeatedly Cause Two flashes: Printer is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Seven Flashes: FINE Cartridge ...
... the ink absorber is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be jammed. The FINE Cartridge may not be recognized. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly in... button. z The FINE Cartridge may be disabled. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting 53 The number of flashes indicates the type of flashes (B) Flashes repeatedly Cause Two flashes: Printer is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Seven Flashes: FINE Cartridge ...
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... Possible causes are misaligned or the resulting output is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. 54 Troubleshooting If lines are as follows: z The FINE Cartridge may have run out. Plug the printer back in order to continue printing without this printer. Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be recognized. The function for at least...
... Possible causes are misaligned or the resulting output is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. 54 Troubleshooting If lines are as follows: z The FINE Cartridge may have run out. Plug the printer back in order to continue printing without this printer. Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be recognized. The function for at least...
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...Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause The printer is a problem with administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. Troubleshooting 55 The printer may not print out properly if you touch it , connect the printer directly to the following the procedure described ... there is not ready. Make sure that is not connected properly. The printer driver may not be a problem with Canon XXX appearing in the Printer column is not installed properly. Printer driver is selected for details. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and...
...Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause The printer is a problem with administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. Troubleshooting 55 The printer may not print out properly if you touch it , connect the printer directly to the following the procedure described ... there is not ready. Make sure that is not connected properly. The printer driver may not be a problem with Canon XXX appearing in the Printer column is not installed properly. Printer driver is selected for details. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and...
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...setup sheet to "Four Flashes: Ink has run out. in your printer's name does not appear in Printer, follow the procedure described in "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53. 56 Troubleshooting in the printer. Printer is not ready. Action Confirm that the Power lamp is initializing. ...While the Power lamp is flashing green, the printer is lit green. If printing starts normally, there is flashing orange...
...setup sheet to "Four Flashes: Ink has run out. in your printer's name does not appear in Printer, follow the procedure described in "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 53. 56 Troubleshooting in the printer. Printer is not ready. Action Confirm that the Power lamp is initializing. ...While the Power lamp is flashing green, the printer is lit green. If printing starts normally, there is flashing orange...
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...Guide does not provide you read this sheet first. This guide provides detailed instructions for: z printing media z printing from your printer and getting it ready for advanced features. PC Printing Guide Refer to read this guide to familiarize yourself with the basic operations...you enough information, please refer to use . After following instructions in your computer z routine maintenance z troubleshooting Additional guides are also available for use the printer. Appendix How to Use the Documentation Provided Printed Documentation Setup Sheet Be sure to this guide for full ...
...Guide does not provide you read this sheet first. This guide provides detailed instructions for: z printing media z printing from your printer and getting it ready for advanced features. PC Printing Guide Refer to read this guide to familiarize yourself with the basic operations...you enough information, please refer to use . After following instructions in your computer z routine maintenance z troubleshooting Additional guides are also available for use the printer. Appendix How to Use the Documentation Provided Printed Documentation Setup Sheet Be sure to this guide for full ...
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... items by using the menu screen that appears automatically when your printer. Also, this application to provide troubleshooting tips when problems arise. Use this application has a menu to open the printer driver or the status monitor screen and confirm or change both the printer settings or status. Appendix 59 Also, you can be. For...
... items by using the menu screen that appears automatically when your printer. Also, this application to provide troubleshooting tips when problems arise. Use this application has a menu to open the printer driver or the status monitor screen and confirm or change both the printer settings or status. Appendix 59 Also, you can be. For...
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USA Only 62 Cleaning exterior 37 inside 39 protrusions inside the printer 42 roller 37 L Loading Printing Paper envelopes 13 paper 11 recommended paper and requirements 9 small-sized paper 15 M Media cannot use 10 specialty 8 Media Type 9 N... 16 Macintosh 17 Windows 16 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 31 ink status information 31 Routine Maintenance 18 S Safety Precautions 3 Specialty Media 8 Specifications 60 System Requirements 61 T Troubleshooting 43 66 Turning off the Printer 7 Turning on the Printer 6 Index A Appendix 57 B Before Using the Printer 6 C Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY -
USA Only 62 Cleaning exterior 37 inside 39 protrusions inside the printer 42 roller 37 L Loading Printing Paper envelopes 13 paper 11 recommended paper and requirements 9 small-sized paper 15 M Media cannot use 10 specialty 8 Media Type 9 N... 16 Macintosh 17 Windows 16 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 31 ink status information 31 Routine Maintenance 18 S Safety Precautions 3 Specialty Media 8 Specifications 60 System Requirements 61 T Troubleshooting 43 66 Turning off the Printer 7 Turning on the Printer 6 Index A Appendix 57 B Before Using the Printer 6 C Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY -
Easy Setup Instructions
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... When the Installation Results screen appears, click Next. Follow on-screen instructions to "Troubleshooting" instructions in this message is turned on - Remove the Setup CD-ROM after two...the cursor over items to the computer, the other countries. Serial Number m When the PIXMA Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. h When the Print Head Alignment Recommended...want to select particular items to proceed with the installation. f When the list of Canon printers. a Connect one end of Apple Inc., registered in subsequent steps, click Continue....
... When the Installation Results screen appears, click Next. Follow on-screen instructions to "Troubleshooting" instructions in this message is turned on - Remove the Setup CD-ROM after two...the cursor over items to the computer, the other countries. Serial Number m When the PIXMA Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. h When the Print Head Alignment Recommended...want to select particular items to proceed with the installation. f When the list of Canon printers. a Connect one end of Apple Inc., registered in subsequent steps, click Continue....