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Question posted by simoner2000 on March 5th, 2015

Canon Mx870 . It Will Not Print A Copy Or Print Anything. Paper Comes Out Blank.

The unit sounds like it's doing what its supose to. ie scan light scans paper on platen. ink holder moves about like it is printing. Ink level good. It will print a test pattern perfectly. Just feeds out blank paper.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 5th, 2015 11:21 AM
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Sorry for your problems. Check out the solution on this Canon page or the one on this Microsoft page.


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Solución de problemas de configuración de red [Spanish Version] - Page 16

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Solución de problemas de configuración de red [Spanish Version] - Page 34

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Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 14

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Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 16

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MX870 series Getting Started - Page 69

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MX870 series Getting Started - Page 87

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MX870 series Getting Started - Page 4

... Included Items P.5 2 Connect the Telephone Line P.6 3 Turn the Power On P.7 4 Install the Print Head P.9 5 Install the Ink Tanks P.12 6 Load Paper P.15 7 Set Up for Fax Reception P.18 8 Select Connection Method P.21 9 Install the Software... Additional Computers P.56 14 Try Using the Machine P.57 Try Copying P.58 Print Photos from a Computer P.60 Send Faxes P.61 15 Specifications P.63
MX870 series Getting Started - Page 11

... or LCD (E) on .  Install the Print Head 4 1 2 3 D E F D B A C G Open the Paper Output Tray (A). May result in unintended operation. • When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover), the Print Head Holder (G) moves automatically. • The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it with the Scanning Unit (Cover). Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) and fix it moves. Go to the installation...
MX870 series Getting Started - Page 12

... inside (J) or metal parts (K) of the Print Head Lock Lever in , or the inside of the Print Head Holder (I J K H Firmly lift the part (H) of the Print Head. The Print Head Lock Lever may be some transparent or light blue ink on the inside of the bag the Print Head comes in the Print Head Holder until it . 4 5 6 I ). Do not drop or...
MX870 series Getting Started - Page 13

... forward and set it unnecessarily. • If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it completely. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it in place as shown. • Do not...
MX870 series Getting Started - Page 47

...during the installation process. Connection fees may appear that Canon software is required for installation. 45 The installation process... Connection) Install the Software 12 • To use the Web print software Easy-WebPrint EX. If such a warning message appears, set...a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to restart your security software is turned...
MX870 series Getting Started - Page 51

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MX870 series Getting Started - Page 52

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MX870 series Getting Started - Page 53

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MX870 series Getting Started - Page 54

3 3 4 Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MX870 series in the list of printers. Go to the list of printers, then click Add. Make sure that Canon MX870 series is added to . When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Scanner. 52 12 Install the Software (Network Connection)
MX870 series Getting Started - Page 55

4 5 Select Canon MX870 series on page 54! 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) 53 Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click OK. Click Next on the Register Printer and Scanner screen.
MX870 series Getting Started - Page 61

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MX870 series Getting Started - Page 62

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MX870 series Getting Started - Page 65

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