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Question posted by mclarke800 on November 7th, 2012

Printer Lights Flashing

Suddenly when I tried to print out a page, the lights on the front edge of the printer started flashing alternately.  I've tried switching off and leaving for a while but it starts flashing again as soon as I switch the power back on.

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Quick Start Guide - Page 4

...the U.S. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are...or warranted, and they are subject to your Canon PIXMA MP510 Photo All-in order that this manual and in...Equipment Program is an open system in -One Quick Start Guide. and other countries. and are trademarks of ...
Quick Start Guide - Page 6

... Before turning on the machine, confirm the following . The POWER lamp flashes green, and changes to a computer, confirm also the following . If you are using the machine connected to steady, non-flashing light. Note If preparatory operations above are installed. z The Print Head and ink tanks are using the machine connected to your computer...
Quick Start Guide - Page 10

... This section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Front Feeder. „ Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Paper Printer Driver Auto Sheet Feeder Front Feeder ...Letter, Not loadable*3 Left 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm), Photo Paper Pro 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Wide) 6 Before Printing
Quick Start Guide - Page 14

...paper source using the printer driver. When using the printer driver, refer to change the paper source, simply press the Paper Feed Switch. z If you...Printer Driver Guide on the variety of the type of various types and sizes, including photo paper (B) Front Feeder: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper 10 Before Printing z To Change the Paper Source The Auto Sheet Feeder lamp lights...
Quick Start Guide - Page 17

... before printing. 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Sheet Feeder Cover and pull out the Paper Support. (2) Open the Front Feeder. (3) Extend the Paper Output Support. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Auto Sheet Feeder lamp (A) lights. (5) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever. For details, refer to the Printer Driver...
Quick Start Guide - Page 18

... (4) Front Feeder lamp (A) lights. (4) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left side of the loaded paper. When using a computer, press Settings to a computer, select the page size of the paper before loading it. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. See "Flatten...
Quick Start Guide - Page 20

.... #10 in the printer driver according to the envelope size you do not, the address will be printed in Page Size. If you are folded. 4 Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Auto Sheet Feeder lamp lights up. 5 Set the Paper Thickness Lever to print on page 23. 16 Before Printing A maximum of 10 envelopes...
Quick Start Guide - Page 26

..., Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the machine. Printing from Your Computer z For details on the application software's File menu. 5 Make sure that Canon MP510 Printer is selected in Paper Source. Note z If you select Front for Plain Paper, the machine will automatically switch to the Front Feeder when Plain Paper is only...
Quick Start Guide - Page 27

... manuals are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is specified for Plain Paper, the machine will automatically switch to print using an appropriate application software. 4 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 5 Confirm that MP510 is selected in the machine. Printing with Macintosh 1 Turn on...
Quick Start Guide - Page 38

...CLI-8M Cyan: CLI-8C Yellow: CLI-8Y Note z Be sure to print. Ink is low: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals). Replace the ink tank with a new...Getting the Ink Level Information You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of ink tank is used, or ...
Quick Start Guide - Page 40

...do not remove it from the machine and leave it immediately. Caution z Do not hold the cover. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to stop ... lamp flashing speed, see "Getting the Ink Level Information" on , lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) open, and set the Scanning Unit Support to the right. Important Handling Ink z To maintain optimal printing quality...
Quick Start Guide - Page 42

... (3) 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to get your fingers caught. z When you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Note ...the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. *1 Make sure the position of the ink tank into place. (3) Make sure that the ink tank lamp lights up red. Important...
Quick Start Guide - Page 44

...ink tank, it is inserted in the printer driver settings. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 36. Contact your Canon service representative. Print the nozzle check pattern to have a replacement...ink tank of the lamps is flashing fast, the associated ink tank is empty. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. See...
Quick Start Guide - Page 61

... for any malfunction or trouble which may have run out. For details on different flashing speeds, see "Getting the Ink Level Information" on the ink tank flashes.) Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Printing under the current condition may not recognize the file if the file name or the...
Quick Start Guide - Page 67

„ Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Ink tank is not ...ejecting properly. Note For details on different flashing speeds, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 34. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and check the ink lamps. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is ...
Quick Start Guide - Page 71

... page 34. Ink tank is not connected. Replace the ink tank, and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Note If multiple ink lamps are flashing, check how fast they are installed in proper position. Printing Does Not Start Cause Action The machine is not powered on./The power cord is empty. Open the Scanning...
Quick Start Guide - Page 76

...the computer, and try printing again. Make sure that the printer cable is not loaded. Make sure that a port named USBnnn (Canon MP510 Printer) (where n is a number) is selected for Print to the interface...flashing green, the machine is off, turn the machine on how to confirm the port settings. If the Alarm lamp is not selected correctly, press the Paper Feed Switch or use the printer...
Quick Start Guide - Page 77

...Printer List from Printer. This error message indicates that the check box is installed to the computer, and try printing again. However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber becomes completely full and until the POWER lamp stops flashing..." on page 57. If printing starts normally, there is initializing. Select MP510 in Printer on the Print dialog box. When the Alarm...
Quick Start Guide - Page 79

... Feeder, press the Paper Feed Switch to select the Auto Sheet Feeder as possible. (You will need to install the Print Head. Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Error Message On Camera Action "Paper Error" z The Front Feeder is selected on your camera and try printing again. Load the paper...
Easy Setup Instructions - Page 1

... Do not touch the print head nozzles and the electrical contacts. Do not press! c Open the Operation Panel, then press the ON/ OFF button to the wall outlet. d Make sure the ink lamp lights red. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is displayed on the machine. Important The machine starts operating. the Auto...

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