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... Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........32 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 36 Aligning the Print Head 38 Cleaning Your Printer 44 Troubleshooting 52 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 53 Cannot ...Connect to Computer Properly.........54 Print Results Not Satisfactory 55 Printer Does Not Start 59 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 60 Paper Does Not ...
... Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........32 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 36 Aligning the Print Head 38 Cleaning Your Printer 44 Troubleshooting 52 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 53 Cannot ...Connect to Computer Properly.........54 Print Results Not Satisfactory 55 Printer Does Not Start 59 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 60 Paper Does Not ...
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...refer to steady, non-flashing light. Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer before printing. z The printer is sent for a certain interval. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to flash orange,...the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on a Macintosh®. z The printer driver is sent from the computer. The POWER lamp flashes green, and changes to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Turning on the Printer Before turning on the printer when print data is installed....
...refer to steady, non-flashing light. Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer before printing. z The printer is sent for a certain interval. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to flash orange,...the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on a Macintosh®. z The printer driver is sent from the computer. The POWER lamp flashes green, and changes to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Turning on the Printer Before turning on the printer when print data is installed....
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When using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray. For example, if you intend to install the printer in the Rear Tray. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on a shelf with minimal space, you can choose to the location of the printer. Note You cannot load paper other type of paper, load it in a small place, such as on page 10. Before Using the Printer 9 z Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can use only either the Rear Tray or Front Tray according to use just the Front Tray for printing.
When using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray. For example, if you intend to install the printer in the Rear Tray. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on a shelf with minimal space, you can choose to the location of the printer. Note You cannot load paper other type of paper, load it in a small place, such as on page 10. Before Using the Printer 9 z Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can use only either the Rear Tray or Front Tray according to use just the Front Tray for printing.
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..., refer to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is only displayed when the on -screen manual. You can change the paper source to view the online help or ...the PC Printing Guide on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure for basic printing. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 4. 2 Create...
..., refer to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is only displayed when the on -screen manual. You can change the paper source to view the online help or ...the PC Printing Guide on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure for basic printing. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 4. 2 Create...
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...manual. For details, refer to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the printer. If the on-screen manuals are not 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 printer and load the paper in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required ...
...manual. For details, refer to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the printer. If the on-screen manuals are not 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 printer and load the paper in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required ...
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...out or other errors occur, the ALARM lamp flashes orange to inform you to have a new ink tank available. The printer will not print if an ink tank is installed in the correct position as well. Ensure that all packaging material is empty. If the position is in the incorrect ... into place. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the compatible ink tanks, refer to install the ink tanks in the following two ways: z "With the Ink Lamps" on page 23 z "With the Computer Screen...
...out or other errors occur, the ALARM lamp flashes orange to inform you to have a new ink tank available. The printer will not print if an ink tank is installed in the correct position as well. Ensure that all packaging material is empty. If the position is in the incorrect ... into place. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the compatible ink tanks, refer to install the ink tanks in the following two ways: z "With the Ink Lamps" on page 23 z "With the Computer Screen...
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... each ink tank on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. z With the Computer Screen You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) which appears on ...ALARM lamp is flashing, and see "Four Flashes: Ink tank is low. Ink is not installed properly. / Ink may have run out. Follow the procedure below to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in ...
... each ink tank on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. z With the Computer Screen You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) which appears on ...ALARM lamp is flashing, and see "Four Flashes: Ink tank is low. Ink is not installed properly. / Ink may have run out. Follow the procedure below to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in ...
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.... Color ink is also consumed in the open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank at a time. Be sure to the right. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer... Print Head Lock Lever; When an ink tank is reinstalled. Inserting partially used ink tanks may not operate properly when it is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Discard empty ink tanks according to replace the tanks properly. Refilling ink is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab and remove the ...
.... Color ink is also consumed in the open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank at a time. Be sure to the right. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer... Print Head Lock Lever; When an ink tank is reinstalled. Inserting partially used ink tanks may not operate properly when it is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Discard empty ink tanks according to replace the tanks properly. Refilling ink is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab and remove the ...
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...other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. (1) Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 6 Close the Top Cover. (3) (2) Note z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print... Head Cleaning is closed, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (A) Make sure the position of the tank matches the ...
...other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. (1) Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 6 Close the Top Cover. (3) (2) Note z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print... Head Cleaning is closed, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (A) Make sure the position of the tank matches the ...
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...or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 29. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button 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... or as long as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Numerous nozzles are...
...or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 29. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button 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... or as long as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Numerous nozzles are...
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z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 53 z "Cannot Connect to "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. 52 Troubleshooting Take the appropriate action described in the Printer Driver" on page 61 z "Paper ... the message. Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. To handle problems using the printer. Note This section mainly describes the methods of printer operation for problems you may vary depending on the version of paper or paper is jammed,...
z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 53 z "Cannot Connect to "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. 52 Troubleshooting Take the appropriate action described in the Printer Driver" on page 61 z "Paper ... the message. Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. To handle problems using the printer. Note This section mainly describes the methods of printer operation for problems you may vary depending on the version of paper or paper is jammed,...
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.... Contact a Canon Service representative. Troubleshooting 53 Refer to start the setup program, specify your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is inserted into your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen...
.... Contact a Canon Service representative. Troubleshooting 53 Refer to start the setup program, specify your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is inserted into your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen...
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...USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The operating system of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver compatible with your hardware and install it on page 54. 54 Troubleshooting Obtain and install the latest update for your computer. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. Obtain the latest version of...Connection Does Not Work Cause Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. In this case, the printer operates properly but printing speed may slow down due to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable....
...USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The operating system of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver compatible with your hardware and install it on page 54. 54 Troubleshooting Obtain and install the latest update for your computer. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. Obtain the latest version of...Connection Does Not Work Cause Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. In this case, the printer operates properly but printing speed may slow down due to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable....
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...or Has Ink Blots Cause Paper is left as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. If the orange tape is too thin. The media is remaining...plenty of the protective film is peeled off and the air hole is not peeled off the printer and perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning, turn off ....or prints with high color saturation such as in (A). If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are made to check that ink is still not resolved after installation, straight lines may be...
...or Has Ink Blots Cause Paper is left as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. If the orange tape is too thin. The media is remaining...plenty of the protective film is peeled off and the air hole is not peeled off the printer and perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning, turn off ....or prints with high color saturation such as in (A). If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are made to check that ink is still not resolved after installation, straight lines may be...
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...the POWER lamp is flashing green, the computer is displayed, click Yes. Ink tank not installed in a wrong position. Wait until printing starts. Plug the power cord all the way in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the account. (5)When the confirmation message is processing data and.... The print jobs are left in the appropriate positions. Make sure that the ink tanks are deleted. The print jobs are installed in queue. / Computer problems. Restarting your printer in the Dock to start printing. Troubleshooting 59 Confirm that the power cord is not...
...the POWER lamp is flashing green, the computer is displayed, click Yes. Ink tank not installed in a wrong position. Wait until printing starts. Plug the power cord all the way in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the account. (5)When the confirmation message is processing data and.... The print jobs are left in the appropriate positions. Make sure that the ink tanks are deleted. The print jobs are installed in queue. / Computer problems. Restarting your printer in the Dock to start printing. Troubleshooting 59 Confirm that the power cord is not...
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...Orange ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange as this error occurs. The number of flashes indicates the type of the same color are not installed in your Canon Service representative. Repeats Note the number of flashes ...Cause Two flashes: Printer is not installed properly. / Ink may be installed properly. Four Flashes: Ink tank is out of the printer.) Important Canon recommends that the ink tanks ...
...Orange ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange as this error occurs. The number of flashes indicates the type of the same color are not installed in your Canon Service representative. Repeats Note the number of flashes ...Cause Two flashes: Printer is not installed properly. / Ink may be installed properly. Four Flashes: Ink tank is out of the printer.) Important Canon recommends that the ink tanks ...
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... a possibility that Canon shall not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. Please be advised that you may damage the printer. Remove the hub. Plug the printer back in this printer. If the error is still not resolved, there is off.) Install an appropriate ink ... Flashes: Ink has run out. (The lamp on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Disconnect the USB cable connecting the printer and the device, and then reconnect it to the printer for detecting the remaining ink level is connected. When printing ...
... a possibility that Canon shall not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. Please be advised that you may damage the printer. Remove the hub. Plug the printer back in this printer. If the error is still not resolved, there is off.) Install an appropriate ink ... Flashes: Ink has run out. (The lamp on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Disconnect the USB cable connecting the printer and the device, and then reconnect it to the printer for detecting the remaining ink level is connected. When printing ...
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Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. z There could also be installed properly. The printer driver may have occurred in to the following instruction, "XXX" signifies your setup sheet. 66 Troubleshooting Uninstall them following the procedure described... as a user account with the relay device. If the ALARM lamp is not connected 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 resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. ...
Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. z There could also be installed properly. The printer driver may have occurred in to the following instruction, "XXX" signifies your setup sheet. 66 Troubleshooting Uninstall them following the procedure described... as a user account with the relay device. If the ALARM lamp is not connected 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 resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. ...
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... procedure below to check that the POWER lamp is installed to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. Troubleshooting 67 Printer is not selected in the printer. Your printer is not connected properly. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is flashing orange, an error may have occurred in...
... procedure below to check that the POWER lamp is installed to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. Troubleshooting 67 Printer is not selected in the printer. Your printer is not connected properly. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is flashing orange, an error may have occurred in...
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...Hardware Error" Action Images are indicated on page 64. If the printer is almost full." on page 64 in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. on page 64 in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the printer instead of the ALARM lamp and take the appropriate action to resolve...Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. Close the Top Cover on the printer, and try printing again. For details on page 64. The ink absorber is not installed properly or empty. The ink tank is nearly full. Check the number of the ...
...Hardware Error" Action Images are indicated on page 64. If the printer is almost full." on page 64 in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. on page 64 in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the printer instead of the ALARM lamp and take the appropriate action to resolve...Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. Close the Top Cover on the printer, and try printing again. For details on page 64. The ink absorber is not installed properly or empty. The ink tank is nearly full. Check the number of the ...