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...are available for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. No part of SD Association. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of this publication may be transmitted or copied in order that this ...are not intended to be, nor should they are subject to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual thoroughly in any guides or related documents ...
...are available for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. No part of SD Association. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of this publication may be transmitted or copied in order that this ...are not intended to be, nor should they are subject to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual thoroughly in any guides or related documents ...
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... 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 On The LCD/LED 86 Cannot See The Display On The LCD/LED 88 Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/White... 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.
... 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 On The LCD/LED 86 Cannot See The Display On The LCD/LED 88 Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/White... 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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... Hz (depending on the power cord may result in performance, indicating a need for servicing. Ensure that prevents the ink from the power outlet. Never use an extension cord as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is kept clear at least five seconds before you plug it in "Troubleshooting" on the cord. Turn OFF...
... Hz (depending on the power cord may result in performance, indicating a need for servicing. Ensure that prevents the ink from the power outlet. Never use an extension cord as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is kept clear at least five seconds before you plug it in "Troubleshooting" on the cord. Turn OFF...
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... or the Canon help line. Do not touch the high-voltage electrical parts as these may result in injury. If you use hot water, the ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Do not insert your hand. Ink may adhere and become difficult to remove. Do not turn OFF... the following objects on top of other controls may result in fire or electrical shock. Do not place heavy objects on top of the FINE Cartridge. If such objects come into the machine while it upside down hard on your hands or clothing. After printing, do not touch the electrical contacts...
... or the Canon help line. Do not touch the high-voltage electrical parts as these may result in injury. If you use hot water, the ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Do not insert your hand. Ink may adhere and become difficult to remove. Do not turn OFF... the following objects on top of other controls may result in fire or electrical shock. Do not place heavy objects on top of the FINE Cartridge. If such objects come into the machine while it upside down hard on your hands or clothing. After printing, do not touch the electrical contacts...
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If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
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... (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (16) (15) (17) (18) (10) FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges here. (11) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. This lamp flashes while the machine is reading data from or scanning images 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. (16) Paper Thickness Lever Used to the computer, or the computer is in two types, Color (on the right...
... (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (16) (15) (17) (18) (10) FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges here. (11) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. This lamp flashes while the machine is reading data from or scanning images 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. (16) Paper Thickness Lever Used to the computer, or the computer is in two types, Color (on the right...
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... computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or when the paper or ink runs out. (6) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Displays the number of copies. * In the software applications or manuals, [Black] and/or [Color] buttons are collectively called "[Start]" or "[OK]". Also, press this button to...and OFF. 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 the settings selected....
... computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or when the paper or ink runs out. (6) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Displays the number of copies. * In the software applications or manuals, [Black] and/or [Color] buttons are collectively called "[Start]" or "[OK]". Also, press this button to...and OFF. 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 the settings selected....
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...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 degradation of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 78) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to prevent it from drying out. We ...over time and become unusable even with [ON/OFF]. 14 Before Printing Chapter 1 This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the cleaning process. Turning The Machine ON/OFF 1 Press [ON/OFF] to prevent this kind of clogging. Important z Always press [ON...
...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 degradation of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 78) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to prevent it from drying out. We ...over time and become unusable even with [ON/OFF]. 14 Before Printing Chapter 1 This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the cleaning process. Turning The Machine ON/OFF 1 Press [ON/OFF] to prevent this kind of clogging. Important z Always press [ON...
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Replace the empty FINE Cartridge 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 . 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 a new one of...
Replace the empty FINE Cartridge 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 . 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 a new one of...
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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 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.
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... Unit. If you use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that the FINE Cartridge was installed in the FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with the FINE Cartridge removed. Replenishing ink only is specified. Do not leave with a new one immediately. Color ink is consumed during Cartridge cleaning, which advises...
... Unit. If you use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that the FINE Cartridge was installed in the FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with the FINE Cartridge removed. Replenishing ink only is specified. Do not leave with a new one immediately. Color ink is consumed during Cartridge cleaning, which advises...
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...a replacement tank as soon as the FINE Cartridge is replaced and the Scanning Unit is Low or appears on the LCD (MP180) / the Black/Color Ink Lamp lights (MP160) when ink becomes low. z When Ink is displayed on the LED (MP160) when ink becomes empty during printing. z Press [Stop.../Reset] to resume printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, the ink level will not be a cause of trouble. ...
...a replacement tank as soon as the FINE Cartridge is replaced and the Scanning Unit is Low or appears on the LCD (MP180) / the Black/Color Ink Lamp lights (MP160) when ink becomes low. z When Ink is displayed on the LED (MP160) when ink becomes empty during printing. z Press [Stop.../Reset] to resume printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, the ink level will not be a cause of trouble. ...
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... automatically during printing. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. z When the "!" mark appears on the Low Ink Warning The ink level of ink and advising you have a new FINE Cartridge. 72 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE...
... automatically during printing. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. z When the "!" mark appears on the Low Ink Warning The ink level of ink and advising you have a new FINE Cartridge. 72 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE...
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...] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Settings]. 3. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with new one. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 However the same printing...
...] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Settings]. 3. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with new one. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 However the same printing...
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We recommend that you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. z When the "?" However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled...case, the remaining level of printing. If 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 replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. mark appears, the following message appears and printing ...
We recommend that you install an old FINE Cartridge, the "?" In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. z When the "?" However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled...case, the remaining level of printing. If 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 replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. mark appears, the following message appears and printing ...
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...a nozzle check pattern. 5 Confirm the nozzle check pattern. Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. The machine prints a nozzle check pattern. 4 Confirm the nozzle check pattern. For details on confirming the nozzle ... 4 Press [OK]. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Menu] repeatedly until appears. 3 Press [Black] or [Color]. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Maintenance] repeatedly until appears. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to determine whether the...
...a nozzle check pattern. 5 Confirm the nozzle check pattern. Use this function when the printed results are blurred or the color is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. The machine prints a nozzle check pattern. 4 Confirm the nozzle check pattern. For details on confirming the nozzle ... 4 Press [OK]. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Menu] repeatedly until appears. 3 Press [Black] or [Color]. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Maintenance] repeatedly until appears. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to determine whether the...
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If the ink level is not printed correctly. Confirming The Nozzle Check Pattern This section describes how to confirm the nozzle check pattern and the FINE Cartridge position pattern. (A) Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is low, replace the relevant FINE Cartridge. (See page 67) z If the lines are broken (1), or white lines (2) are present in the pattern (A), clean the FINE Cartridge. (See page 78) (1) (2) Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 77
If the ink level is not printed correctly. Confirming The Nozzle Check Pattern This section describes how to confirm the nozzle check pattern and the FINE Cartridge position pattern. (A) Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is low, replace the relevant FINE Cartridge. (See page 67) z If the lines are broken (1), or white lines (2) are present in the pattern (A), clean the FINE Cartridge. (See page 78) (1) (2) Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 77
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... x 15.00 (D) x 7.13 (H) in the highest print quality mode on Canon standard pattern. Print width Black printing (text pattern) Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm Standard: 13.4 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 17 ppm Standard: 7.8 ppm 203.2 mm ... 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)...
... x 15.00 (D) x 7.13 (H) in the highest print quality mode on Canon standard pattern. Print width Black printing (text pattern) Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm Standard: 13.4 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 17 ppm Standard: 7.8 ppm 203.2 mm ... 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)...
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... limiting the foregoing, dropping the Product, scratches, and abrasions will be no responsibility for such items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral equipment covered by the manufacturer or producer thereof. Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty period...such as paper or ink cartridges, as is used in normal use , failure to such non-Canon brand items is required at the time of the Product. Repairs of such Canon brand peripheral equipment shall be governed by Canon USA), including nonCanon ink cartridges or refilled ink cartridges, that may be ...
... limiting the foregoing, dropping the Product, scratches, and abrasions will be no responsibility for such items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral equipment covered by the manufacturer or producer thereof. Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty period...such as paper or ink cartridges, as is used in normal use , failure to such non-Canon brand items is required at the time of the Product. Repairs of such Canon brand peripheral equipment shall be governed by Canon USA), including nonCanon ink cartridges or refilled ink cartridges, that may be ...
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... THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON, AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD AND INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). E.T. If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone. The defective Product must include street address). Canon USA does not guarantee expedited shipping service in which vary from state to state. * Support program...
... THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON, AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD AND INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). E.T. If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone. The defective Product must include street address). Canon USA does not guarantee expedited shipping service in which vary from state to state. * Support program...