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Question posted by dennisr06 on June 10th, 2011

Won't Scan

My MP470 will not scan because one of the ink cartridges is low. I cannot afford a new cartridge right now, is it possible to bypass this in any way?

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MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 5

... Your Computer 29 Printing with Windows 29 Printing with Macintosh 30 Scanning Images 31 Scanning Methods 31 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 32 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 32 About PictBridge Print Settings 34 Routine Maintenance 38 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 38 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Examining...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 6

... Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs. (7) Power lamp Lights or flashes green to indicate the power status. (8) Color button Starts color copying, photo printing, or scanning. (9) Black button Starts black & white copying or scanning. (10) Back button Returns the LCD to configure the page size, media...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 9

For details on the scan mode, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 38 or "Cleaning Your ...print Scan sheet and print Maintenance/settings (see the right column.) SCAN mode Maintenance/settings screen will be displayed by pressing the Menu button. z For details on maintenance, see "Scanning Images" on -screen manual. For details on the device settings...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 32

... in the appropriate circles in the Photo Index Sheet. 8 Load paper as you specified in the Photo Index Sheet. 9 Use the [ or ] button to select Scan sheet and print, then press the OK button. 10 Place the Photo Index Sheet face-down on the machine. 2 Load A4 or Letter-sized plain...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 35

... From the Machine You can select from the various scanning methods. For detailed operations, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. „ Scanning Using the Operation Panel of MP Navigator EX, refer to select the scan operation, then press the OK button. 6 Press the Color or Black button. For details on how to modify...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 41

... effects to adjust the skin tone. Setting Item Red eye correction Vivid photo Photo optimizer pro Noise reduction Face brightener Image optimizer Brightness Contrast Color hue Effects Description Corresponding Setting of a photo. Adjusts brightness. Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 37 Corrects and smooths the jagged contours for printing. Adjusts...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 50

.... Replacing a FINE Cartridge This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to the ink level information only as a guide. In such case, refer to replace FINE Cartridges. You can check the current ink level by pressing the COPY button, the SCAN button, or the MEMORY CARD button. Replace the ink cartridge. When ink runs out...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 52

... regarding disposal of consumables. (2) 48 Routine Maintenance Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is turned on, lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), then pull the Scanning Unit Support (A) down the FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to the right. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left open for more than 10...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 53

... 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 ...Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the B way into the right slot ( C ). (1) (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it according to avoid staining your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 60

... "Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on page 68 z "Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device" on page 70 z "Cannot Print Properly via Bluetooth Communication" on page 71 z "Cannot Print Properly from...Index Sheet" on page 71 z "Cannot Remove a Memory Card" on page 71 z "Scanning Problems" on page 74. Note This section mainly describes the methods of machine operation for ...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 61

... caused by this machine. The ink has run out. U075 Some ink cartridges are not installed in place. The following ink cartridge cannot be liable for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below. Replace the ink cartridge and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). There...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 65

... to print from your PictBridge compliant device or the Operation Panel on -screen manual. z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 62 z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 62 z "White Streaks" on page 63 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 63 z "Printed Surface...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 74

... on a PictBridge Compliant Device The following ink cartridge cannot be compatible with this message is displayed, make sure that the Paper Thickness Lever is printing from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to clear the error. When printing first after changing the media type, the message asking you are the possible errors that are indicated...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 75

...scan Photo Index Sheet." Cannot Remove a Memory Card Cause Action miniSD Card, microSD Card, xD-Picture Card, MEMORY STICK Duo, MEMORY STICK PRO Duo, or RS-MMC is set in the correct position and orientation on page 57. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "No ink"/ "Ink... cassette error" "Hardware Error" "Printer error" Action z The FINE Cartridge has ...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 77

...troubleshooting them. Appendix 73 Bluetooth Guide Refer to this guide for full instructions on scanning operation and settings. This sheet includes instructions for setting up your setup sheet, ... the basic operation of some of printing from computers and devices that can be performed on your computer z scanning Additional guides are also available for full instructions on printer ...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 86

..., or any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as determined by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("Canon USA") with respect to the new or refurbished Canon-brand product ("Product") packaged...receiver. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will satisfy this device must accept any changes or modifications to the following measures: z Reorient or relocate...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 88

...holidays) at 1-800-828-4040 z Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD-1-866-251-3752) ...for the Product serial number and other rights, which the replacement Product was packed ... the nature of the problem and, if possible, correct it over the telephone, and you... holidays. After receipt of refurbished or new replacement units. 84 Safety Precautions PURCHASER ...INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S).
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 90

... Photographs (Display photo) 25 Printing from Your Computer Macintosh 30 Windows 29 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 32 PictBridge print settings 34 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 46 ink status information 46 Routine Maintenance 38 S Safety Precautions 78 Scanning Images 31 Specialty Media 12 Specifications 75 T Troubleshooting 56 Turning off the Machine 8 Turning on the...
MP470 series Easy Setup Instructions - Page 1

... the USB cable at both ends as this stage. Once the message "Set the ink cartridge." is displayed before proceeding. e Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to select the language for the Color FINE Cartridge, inserting it . • Be careful not to turn over and install the software...
MP470 series Easy Setup Instructions - Page 2

... then back on the desktop. For details, refer to "Scanning Images" in the Quick Start Guide. Refer to proceed with... © 2007 Canon Inc. Important If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears automatically, remove the USB cable ... the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. m When the PIXMA Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. We would...

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