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Question posted by patmalone on November 27th, 2012

My Canon Pixma Mp160 Won't Print Now.

yesterday when It needed 2 new b/w & c cartridges (PG-40 & CL-41) I replaced these with new ones as done before & now it won't print text.It has been great for some years till now. Why?

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User's Guide - Page 3

...optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 Trademark Notices •... are available for 5 years after production has stopped. By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. Exif Print is a standard for...
User's Guide - Page 19

... the sheets prior to loading them from sticking together. Recommended Paper The following paper is recommended for use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality. Paper Type Plain paper Load Limit Paper Thickness Printer Driver Setting Lever Position For [Media Type] Approx. 100 sheets (17 lb. or 64 g/m2) Left [Plain Paper...
User's Guide - Page 21

...) computer/photo A4 (8 1/4 in the Paper Output Tray. x 11 in./ 215.9 mm x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 in . Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried. Do not use genuine Canon paper to produce near photographic quality printouts. Load the paper with the whiter side facing up . Do not touch the...
User's Guide - Page 69

... Support down into place. Black: PG-40 Black Color: CL-41 Color The FINE Cartridge PG-50 Black (High Yield) and CL-51 Color (High Yield) are also compatible with the quality of the FINE Cartridges is used, or installed incorrectly. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with a new one of printing following steps. 1 Ensure that the...
User's Guide - Page 72

.... 5 Close the Scanning Unit. Do not leave with a new one immediately. If you use (We recommend that you note the date that you replace it with the FINE Cartridge that has previously been removed, the machine may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is also not recommended. Lift the Scanning Unit slightly...
User's Guide - Page 73

... continue to press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with all the FINE Cartridges installed. Printing will be detected correctly. When printing is Low or appears on the LED (MP160) when ink becomes empty during printing. z Press [Stop/Reset] to identify the empty Cartridge using the LCD/LED and replace it will resume as soon as possible. z Checking...
User's Guide - Page 75

... of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with new one. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Settings]. 3. Double-click the model name from...
User's Guide - Page 76

We recommend that you try printing when "?" If you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. When you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the Low Ink Warning If you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. mark appears...
User's Guide - Page 88

..., press [OK]. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in the machine correctly and then press [OK]. If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in order to obtain optimum qualities. 86 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on the device or select Play mode manually after printing finishes. Contact...
User's Guide - Page 89

.... Press [Black] or [Color] to cancel the error so that you may have to continue printing, press [Black] or [Color]. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge immediately after connecting the device to select a print mode compliant with the FINE Cartridge installed. If lines are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that the ink absorber is...
User's Guide - Page 91

.... On the [Main] tab of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from a computer, check the following. FINE Cartridge nozzles clogged or shifted. In the [Print] dialog box of the printer driver, ensure that the correct FINE Cartridge is loaded with a new one as soon as possible after printing has finished. See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 67. z If straight...
User's Guide - Page 98

... printing, make sure that you are using a non-Canon PictBridge...new paper, and press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine. Printer cover open it takes too much time to the user's manual of the camera. z A communication time out occurs if printing takes a long time or if it . This may need to be connected to printing mode before connection. z The FINE Cartridge...
User's Guide - Page 99

...] or [Color] (MP160) with this machine. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. *1 To resume printing, you want to the machine. The machine has a built-in the display on your camera to hold the ink used during FINE Cartridge cleaning, for example. No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge. If printing is replaced, you are recommended...
User's Guide - Page 106

... click [Start], select [Settings], and then [Printers]. 2. Machine is off, turn the machine ON. z There could also be displayed. MP Driver is indicated. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon MP180/MP160) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon MP180/MP160) (where n is a number) is not installed properly. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Follow the on the Operation...
User's Guide - Page 109

... to repair or take apart the machine will invalidate any unusual sound, smoke, or odor, turn it OFF immediately. Before contacting a Canon service representative, confirm the following: z Product name: PIXMA MP180/MP160 z Serial number: written on label at rear of machine z Details of the problem z What you cannot solve the problem with any...
User's Guide - Page 115

... Port Acoustic noise level Approx. 45 dB (A) (when printing in MP180: Approx. 6.5 kg (14.4 lb) MP160: Approx. 6.3 kg (13.9 lb) Ink Cartridges Standard Canon FINE Cartridges Black: Canon FINE Cartridge PG-40 Color: Canon FINE Cartridge CL-41 High Yield Canon FINE Cartridges (Option) Black: Canon FINE Cartridge PG-50 Color: Canon FINE Cartridge CL-51 Nozzles Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi) Cyan...
User's Guide - Page 117

... a Macintosh series computer equipped with Windows 98 or later and upgraded to -Page Printing - z USB interface z CD-ROM drive z Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98: Approx. 550 MB z Canon IJ Status Monitor cannot be used at USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1). Compatibility Scan Specifications...
User's Guide - Page 124

...Print Port 10 Document Cover 10 F FINE Cartridge Holder 11 FINE Cartridges 11 CL-41 Color (Standard) 67 CL-51 Color (High Yield) 67 Low Ink Warning 72 PG-40 Black (Standard) 67 PG-50 Black (High Yield) 67 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 67 When To Replace A FINE Cartridge...76 Confirming 77 Printing 76 O OK Button 12 ON/OFF Button (MP160) 13 ON/OFF Button (MP180) 12 Operation panel (MP160) 13 Operation ...
User's Guide - Page 127

... are trademarks of Canon Inc. Description Order # FINE Cartridges PG-40 Black CL-41 Color PG-50 Black High Yield CL-51 Color High Yield 0615B002 0617B002 0616B002 0618B002 Canon Specialty Papers Photo ... sheets) Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Pro for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR ® partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this ...
Easy Setup Instructions - Page 1

...reverse side for instructions on installing the software. this takes about one to two minutes. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] ...Cartridges. Do not lift the machine by the side. IMPORTANT Wait until after the software is only available for use , please follow these Easy Setup Instructions before referring to its original position. You will need this sheet for purchasing the Canon PIXMA MP180/MP160...

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