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... (also called "Exif Print"). About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon MP180/MP160. Trademark Notices • Windows is used and optimized, yielding extremely high... form whatsoever without notice. By connecting to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. Disclaimer Canon Inc. Specifications are trademarks of shooting is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation ...
... (also called "Exif Print"). About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon MP180/MP160. Trademark Notices • Windows is used and optimized, yielding extremely high... form whatsoever without notice. By connecting to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. Disclaimer Canon Inc. Specifications are trademarks of shooting is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation ...
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... Your Computer 51 Printing With Windows 51 9 Routine Maintenance 67 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 67 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 75 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 76 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 78 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 78 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 79 Cleaning Your Machine 81 10 Troubleshooting 85 An Error Message Is Displayed... 11 Appendix 108 Printing Area 108 Uninstalling The On-screen Manual 111 Transporting The Machine 112 Specifications 113 Regulatory Information 117 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only 117 Canon U.S.A., INC.
... Your Computer 51 Printing With Windows 51 9 Routine Maintenance 67 Replacing A FINE Cartridge 67 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 75 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 76 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 78 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 78 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 79 Cleaning Your Machine 81 10 Troubleshooting 85 An Error Message Is Displayed... 11 Appendix 108 Printing Area 108 Uninstalling The On-screen Manual 111 Transporting The Machine 112 Specifications 113 Regulatory Information 117 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only 117 Canon U.S.A., INC.
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.... This could cause a fire. 4 If you pull the power plug out of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is on, the FINE Cartridge is strong enough to clear paper jams etc., do not spill water, liquid, or flammable substances inside the machine. To ensure proper ventilation, make ...machine with high-voltage parts inside of 10% to overheat and cause a fire. If these safety precautions. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not use or store the machine outdoors. There are no user serviceable parts inside of these items come inside the...
.... This could cause a fire. 4 If you pull the power plug out of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is on, the FINE Cartridge is strong enough to clear paper jams etc., do not spill water, liquid, or flammable substances inside the machine. To ensure proper ventilation, make ...machine with high-voltage parts inside of 10% to overheat and cause a fire. If these safety precautions. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not use or store the machine outdoors. There are no user serviceable parts inside of these items come inside the...
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... than the one rated for a long period such as this machine is damaged or frayed. Never use an extension cord as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is kept clear at least five seconds before you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. Using a different power cord may cause electric leakage...
... than the one rated for a long period such as this machine is damaged or frayed. Never use an extension cord as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is kept clear at least five seconds before you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. Using a different power cord may cause electric leakage...
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... machine, turn OFF the power immediately by the instructions in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge. A distinct change in personal injury. Do not insert your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. z Metal objects such as jewelry and watches z Containers of water or other controls may result in...
... machine, turn OFF the power immediately by the instructions in the guides since improper adjustment of the FINE Cartridge. A distinct change in personal injury. Do not insert your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. z Metal objects such as jewelry and watches z Containers of water or other controls may result in...
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FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
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... is reading data from or scanning images to the computer. Chapter 1 Before Printing 11 Move the lever to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of Card Slot. (14) Access Lamp (MP180) Lights when a memory card is inserted into these slots for the media being opened...) Paper Thickness Lever Used to the correct position for photo printing. The machine is equipped with two kinds of the printing paper. FINE Cartridges are available in two types, Color (on the right) and Black (on the left). (12) Scanning Unit Used to scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP180)...
... is reading data from or scanning images to the computer. Chapter 1 Before Printing 11 Move the lever to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of Card Slot. (14) Access Lamp (MP180) Lights when a memory card is inserted into these slots for the media being opened...) Paper Thickness Lever Used to the correct position for photo printing. The machine is equipped with two kinds of the printing paper. FINE Cartridges are available in two types, Color (on the right) and Black (on the left). (12) Scanning Unit Used to scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP180)...
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.... Chapter 1 Before Printing 13 Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (11) Black/Color Ink Lamp Lights when a Black/Color FINE Cartridge is enabled. (4) [SCAN] Button Opens the MP Navigator to scan a document to your computer according to a computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or ...
.... Chapter 1 Before Printing 13 Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (11) Black/Color Ink Lamp Lights when a Black/Color FINE Cartridge is enabled. (4) [SCAN] Button Opens the MP Navigator to scan a document to your computer according to a computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or ...
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...Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to turn the machine ON and OFF. This ensures the FINE Cartridge is not used for an extended period of time, we recommend making black & white and color prints/copies or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning about once every month ...to prevent it from drying out. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in the machine. Important z Always press [ON...
...Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to turn the machine ON and OFF. This ensures the FINE Cartridge is not used for an extended period of time, we recommend making black & white and color prints/copies or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning about once every month ...to prevent it from drying out. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in the machine. Important z Always press [ON...
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RESTORE DEFAULT Changes the settings back to the default, except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the FINE Cartridge: YES/NO SAVE CONFGURATION Saves the current media settings for the size, type, quality, magnification, intensity and image optimize: YES/NO LOAD CONFGURATION Loads the saved media settings: YES/NO 66 Changing The Machine Settings (MP180) Chapter 8
RESTORE DEFAULT Changes the settings back to the default, except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the FINE Cartridge: YES/NO SAVE CONFGURATION Saves the current media settings for the size, type, quality, magnification, intensity and image optimize: YES/NO LOAD CONFGURATION Loads the saved media settings: YES/NO 66 Changing The Machine Settings (MP180) Chapter 8
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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 this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning, one . Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into...
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 this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as FINE Cartridge Cleaning, one . Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into...
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2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) 68 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9
2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) 68 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9
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... have removed it. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE Cartridge or its nozzles. Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridge should go into place. z Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your hands dirty or staining...
... have removed it. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE Cartridge or its nozzles. Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridge should go into place. z Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your hands dirty or staining...
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... Warning dialog box which is necessary to clogged FINE Cartridge nozzles. z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of its original position. Then close the Scanning Unit. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we ...recommend that has previously been removed, the machine may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed during Cartridge cleaning, which advises when to the right. z Color ink ...
... Warning dialog box which is necessary to clogged FINE Cartridge nozzles. z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of its original position. Then close the Scanning Unit. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we ...recommend that has previously been removed, the machine may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed during Cartridge cleaning, which advises when to the right. z Color ink ...
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... as possible. Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with all the FINE Cartridges installed. See "An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD/LED" on page 75. z Checking the Ink Level (MP180) You can...be a cause of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled. * If you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z When Ink is finished, replace the FINE Cartridge immediately. z Press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) to resume printing with an empty FINE Cartridge. When printing is Low or ...
... as possible. Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with all the FINE Cartridges installed. See "An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD/LED" on page 75. z Checking the Ink Level (MP180) You can...be a cause of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled. * If you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z When Ink is finished, replace the FINE Cartridge immediately. z Press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) to resume printing with an empty FINE Cartridge. When printing is Low or ...
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...The Low Ink Warning is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level... Information] from the pop-up menu. What Is A Low Ink Warning? The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is low.
...The Low Ink Warning is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level... Information] from the pop-up menu. What Is A Low Ink Warning? The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is low.
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...expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with new one. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. Choose [Ink Cartridge Settings] from [Product] and click the...be used when you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, ...
...expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with new one. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. Choose [Ink Cartridge Settings] from [Product] and click the...be used when you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, ...
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... Ink Warning If you try printing when "?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 In... this case, the remaining level of printing. When you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. z When the "?" If you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink ...
... Ink Warning If you try printing when "?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 In... this case, the remaining level of printing. When you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. z When the "?" If you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink ...
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... improve the print quality. See the Printer Driver Guide. When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on...
... improve the print quality. See the Printer Driver Guide. When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on...
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... check pattern. 5 Confirm the nozzle check pattern. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Menu] repeatedly until appears. 3 Press [Black] or [Color]. For details on confirming the nozzle check pattern, see page 77. 1 Load A4- Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the...
... check pattern. 5 Confirm the nozzle check pattern. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Menu] repeatedly until appears. 3 Press [Black] or [Color]. For details on confirming the nozzle check pattern, see page 77. 1 Load A4- Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the...