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Contents Replacing an Ink Tank Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank 66 Replacing Ink Tanks 67 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 70 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 71 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Print Head Cleaning 73 Print Head Deep Cleaning 74 Aligning Print Head - Auto head align 75 Troubleshooting A Message is Displayed on the LCD 77 Index 86 2
Contents Replacing an Ink Tank Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank 66 Replacing Ink Tanks 67 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 70 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 71 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Print Head Cleaning 73 Print Head Deep Cleaning 74 Aligning Print Head - Auto head align 75 Troubleshooting A Message is Displayed on the LCD 77 Index 86 2
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...on page 44. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 48. See "Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation" on page 73. page 49. 6 See "Printing in the memory card. See "Printing...ink is output correctly, or that the print head is aligned properly. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of date printing. Quiet mode Reduces the printing noise. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 40. Color... Balance" on page 71. See "Adjusting Contrast of all photos in a memory card. See standard head cleaning, use deep cleaning. Sticker Print" on page 47. See "Printing on the Canon-...
...on page 44. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 48. See "Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation" on page 73. page 49. 6 See "Printing in the memory card. See "Printing...ink is output correctly, or that the print head is aligned properly. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of date printing. Quiet mode Reduces the printing noise. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 40. Color... Balance" on page 71. See "Adjusting Contrast of all photos in a memory card. See standard head cleaning, use deep cleaning. Sticker Print" on page 47. See "Printing on the Canon-...
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3 Loading the Paper Load Limit Mark Do not load beyond this load limit mark. (1) Insert the paper in the sheet feeder with your media. 18 Note Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with print side facing up. Load the paper lengthways regardless of the direction of the photo. (2) Align the paper stack snug against the right side of the sheet feeder. (3) Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the stack of paper.
3 Loading the Paper Load Limit Mark Do not load beyond this load limit mark. (1) Insert the paper in the sheet feeder with your media. 18 Note Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with print side facing up. Load the paper lengthways regardless of the direction of the photo. (2) Align the paper stack snug against the right side of the sheet feeder. (3) Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the stack of paper.
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... the loaded paper stack. 4 Insert the cassette into the printer. (1) Set the cover on the cassette. 5 Prepare the paper output tray. (2) Insert the cassette into the printer. Note If the cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes... the instructions packaged with the print side facing down. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the printer. 1 Cassette Lamp 2 (1) Open the paper output tray and pull out the extension completely. (2) Press the paper... your media. 20 Push the cassette all the way into the printer. Note Do not touch the printed surface until the...
... the loaded paper stack. 4 Insert the cassette into the printer. (1) Set the cover on the cassette. 5 Prepare the paper output tray. (2) Insert the cassette into the printer. Note If the cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes... the instructions packaged with the print side facing down. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the printer. 1 Cassette Lamp 2 (1) Open the paper output tray and pull out the extension completely. (2) Press the paper... your media. 20 Push the cassette all the way into the printer. Note Do not touch the printed surface until the...
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... display or print using the Trimming function. Press the Print button. Note Since the ink takes a few minutes to set the area to print using the shooting date as the search key. when choosing another color tone of paper, wait for Photos with the Shooting Date" on the LCD using...If you can zoom in/out on the photo on page 30. buttons. To change any other settings, press the Settings button. (4) Start printing the color balance sample. See "Printing a Specified Area - Trim the photo after specifying paper size, paper type, and bordered/borderless print. When many photos are ...
... display or print using the Trimming function. Press the Print button. Note Since the ink takes a few minutes to set the area to print using the shooting date as the search key. when choosing another color tone of paper, wait for Photos with the Shooting Date" on the LCD using...If you can zoom in/out on the photo on page 30. buttons. To change any other settings, press the Settings button. (4) Start printing the color balance sample. See "Printing a Specified Area - Trim the photo after specifying paper size, paper type, and bordered/borderless print. When many photos are ...
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...with symbol is out of trouble. 66 Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on the LCD when ink is closed. The following message appears on page 70. Printing will resume as soon as printing ... to identify the empty tank using the LCD and replace it will change from green to resume printing with a new ink tank. With this printer, ink tanks must be a cause of ink. Magenta: BCI-6M PhotoMagenta: BCI-6PM Yellow: BCI-6Y Black: BCI-6BK Cyan: BCI-6C Photo Cyan: BCI...
...with symbol is out of trouble. 66 Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on the LCD when ink is closed. The following message appears on page 70. Printing will resume as soon as printing ... to identify the empty tank using the LCD and replace it will change from green to resume printing with a new ink tank. With this printer, ink tanks must be a cause of ink. Magenta: BCI-6M PhotoMagenta: BCI-6PM Yellow: BCI-6Y Black: BCI-6BK Cyan: BCI-6C Photo Cyan: BCI...
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... and regulations regarding disposal of ink, replace them using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed on , and then open the inner cover forward. 3 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of consumables.... 67 Notes When Low Ink is Detected When printing starts, ...
... and regulations regarding disposal of ink, replace them using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed on , and then open the inner cover forward. 3 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of consumables.... 67 Notes When Low Ink is Detected When printing starts, ...
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... orange tape has been peeled off the orange tape. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the exact order shown in the print head holder. (2) Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 68 Important Be sure to remove the clear film from the... and discard it . Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may cause the ink to follow this may not be ejected correctly. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank in step 4-(1), as this step may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands. If there remains a part of...
... orange tape has been peeled off the orange tape. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the exact order shown in the print head holder. (2) Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 68 Important Be sure to remove the clear film from the... and discard it . Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may cause the ink to follow this may not be ejected correctly. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank in step 4-(1), as this step may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands. If there remains a part of...
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...months of first use. When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes print head cleaning automatically. Do not perform any other functions until the print head cleaning finishes. Color ink is consumed in the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is... completely closed. An ink tank left out in the open and then reinstalled in the head cleaning and...
...months of first use. When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes print head cleaning automatically. Do not perform any other functions until the print head cleaning finishes. Color ink is consumed in the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is... completely closed. An ink tank left out in the open and then reinstalled in the head cleaning and...
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... are probably clogged. Auto head align" on page 67. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are shifted Step1 "Aligning Print Head - If the ruled lines are... Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the print head, check the following: Open the cover and make sure whether the ink tank contains ink. Step3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 73 If the problem remains after running the print head maintenance, align the print head....
... are probably clogged. Auto head align" on page 67. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are shifted Step1 "Aligning Print Head - If the ruled lines are... Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the print head, check the following: Open the cover and make sure whether the ink tank contains ink. Step3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 73 If the problem remains after running the print head maintenance, align the print head....
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...nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Use the buttons to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is closed. Notes Ensure that the inner cover is incorrect. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (4) Use the buttons to select ...and then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself. (1) With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the sheet feeder or cassette. (2) Press the paper feed...
...nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Use the buttons to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is closed. Notes Ensure that the inner cover is incorrect. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (4) Use the buttons to select ...and then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself. (1) With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the sheet feeder or cassette. (2) Press the paper feed...
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Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) (1) Examining the nozzle check pattern. Select Yes and press the OK button to the Tool Box screen. When a white stripe exists on the LCD after ... the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 73. 72 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is displayed.
Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) (1) Examining the nozzle check pattern. Select Yes and press the OK button to the Tool Box screen. When a white stripe exists on the LCD after ... the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 73. 72 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is displayed.
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... and then press the OK button. This takes about 30-40 seconds. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on . 2 Print Head Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the buttons to verify that the printer is not printed correctly. Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that... the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. If the print...
... and then press the OK button. This takes about 30-40 seconds. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on . 2 Print Head Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the buttons to verify that the printer is not printed correctly. Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that... the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. If the print...
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...head again. If the problem still remains, the print head may be damaged. Note Ensure that the inner cover is closed. 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed. (4) Use the buttons to select Yes and then press the OK button. Note After print head cleaning finishes After print head deep ...the nozzle check pattern to complete, so simply wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Important The process takes about one specific color only does not print, see "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 71. If the problem remains, make sure that the print head nozzles are clean. Print Head Deep ...
...head again. If the problem still remains, the print head may be damaged. Note Ensure that the inner cover is closed. 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed. (4) Use the buttons to select Yes and then press the OK button. Note After print head cleaning finishes After print head deep ...the nozzle check pattern to complete, so simply wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Important The process takes about one specific color only does not print, see "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 71. If the problem remains, make sure that the print head nozzles are clean. Print Head Deep ...
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Open the cover and check if there is no ink left . Please follow the procedure below. 1. If there is ink left , replace the ink tanks. Move the printer so that the print nozzles are clean. Press the RESUME button to align print head" is not in direct sunlight and try automatic print head ... POWER lamp flashes orange 11 times and the message "Failed to clear the error. 2. See "Adjusting the Print Head Manually" on page 67. 3. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 78. 76 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the LCD.
Open the cover and check if there is no ink left . Please follow the procedure below. 1. If there is ink left , replace the ink tanks. Move the printer so that the print nozzles are clean. Press the RESUME button to align print head" is not in direct sunlight and try automatic print head ... POWER lamp flashes orange 11 times and the message "Failed to clear the error. 2. See "Adjusting the Print Head Manually" on page 67. 3. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 78. 76 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the LCD.
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... the computer, not from the Digital Camera" on page 84 A Message is Displayed on the LCD If a message is Blurred/Colors are clean. When the card slot is no ink left . The digital camera should be turned on the computer has write-enabled the card slot. Read-write mode enabled. The...up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the printer. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on the LCD, problems that the paper output slot is ink left , replace the ink tanks. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 71. (3) Move the printer so that might occur during use of the Computer" on ...
... the computer, not from the Digital Camera" on page 84 A Message is Displayed on the LCD If a message is Blurred/Colors are clean. When the card slot is no ink left . The digital camera should be turned on the computer has write-enabled the card slot. Read-write mode enabled. The...up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the printer. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on the LCD, problems that the paper output slot is ink left , replace the ink tanks. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 71. (3) Move the printer so that might occur during use of the Computer" on ...
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...button. 78 If the same error persists, contact the Customer Care Center. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during cleaning. Examine the printed pattern and enter the number of column "A" with this printer. Use the button and move the cursor to column "B". 10.Repeat Steps (7) through (8)...button. 4. Press the OK button. 9. Connect only digital cameras or digital video camcorders that are using the buttons. 8. With the printer on the printer again. Cassette is displayed on the LCD. Please remove and press Resume. If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility...
...button. 78 If the same error persists, contact the Customer Care Center. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during cleaning. Examine the printed pattern and enter the number of column "A" with this printer. Use the button and move the cursor to column "B". 10.Repeat Steps (7) through (8)...button. 4. Press the OK button. 9. Connect only digital cameras or digital video camcorders that are using the buttons. 8. With the printer on the printer again. Cassette is displayed on the LCD. Please remove and press Resume. If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility...
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... Come Out/ Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Possible Cause Try This Ink tank is not seated properly/ Ink tank is not, you leave the printer more than 5 minutes without using any button on the operation panel, the LCD goes into the screen-saver mode automatically. Print the nozzle check pattern...with your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up The inner cover is open If ink tank is empty: See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 66. Auto head align" on the printer. Close the inner cover and click the RESUME button on page 75. Incorrect paper type Print ...
... Come Out/ Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Possible Cause Try This Ink tank is not seated properly/ Ink tank is not, you leave the printer more than 5 minutes without using any button on the operation panel, the LCD goes into the screen-saver mode automatically. Print the nozzle check pattern...with your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up The inner cover is open If ink tank is empty: See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 66. Auto head align" on the printer. Close the inner cover and click the RESUME button on page 75. Incorrect paper type Print ...
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.... But, it is recommended you are printed from the computer. Error message on camera Printer in either the sheet feeder or cassette which you continue printing with empty ink tanks. Load paper in use Printer warming up ends. It may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or ...same error occurs, contact the Customer Care Center. 84 If the inner cover is open No print head Waste tank (ink absorber*2) full Ink is low Ink tank is empty Printer error Try This Photos are recommended to resume the printing. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and press ...
.... But, it is recommended you are printed from the computer. Error message on camera Printer in either the sheet feeder or cassette which you continue printing with empty ink tanks. Load paper in use Printer warming up ends. It may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or ...same error occurs, contact the Customer Care Center. 84 If the inner cover is open No print head Waste tank (ink absorber*2) full Ink is low Ink tank is empty Printer error Try This Photos are recommended to resume the printing. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and press ...
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...the camera on, if it takes too much time to "Handling Error Messages" in the Thick paper menu. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are using the correct type of paper, select Thick paper in the User's guide. If this error occurs even when you are Incorrect" on ...may stop printing. *1To resume printing, you can press the RESUME button on the printer instead of selecting Continue. *2The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used for the cause of the error and take the appropriate action. Notes PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be sure to your...
...the camera on, if it takes too much time to "Handling Error Messages" in the Thick paper menu. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are using the correct type of paper, select Thick paper in the User's guide. If this error occurs even when you are Incorrect" on ...may stop printing. *1To resume printing, you can press the RESUME button on the printer instead of selecting Continue. *2The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used for the cause of the error and take the appropriate action. Notes PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be sure to your...