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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 30th, 2014 7:35 AM

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 54

...loaded in [Print Quality] or [Color/Intensity] (2). z Selecting the [Preview before printing] check box displays a preview screen that allows you to be printed. Note For print settings, see...in the machine (1). (2) Specify the print quality and other printer driver functions, click [Instructions] or [Help] to view the Printer Driver Guide. [Instructions] is only displayed when the On-screen...

MP170 User's Guide - Page 55

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 74

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 75

...then starts the remaining level of the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu.... ensure you that the remaining level of ink during printing. Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance ...

MP170 User's Guide - Page 78

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 89

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 90

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 92

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 93

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 94

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 96

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 99

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 100

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 102

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 105

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 106

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 107

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 108

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MP170 User's Guide - Page 109

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