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... this publication may differ. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. No representation is a trademark or registered trademark of your Canon PIXMA MP190 series Photo All-In-One. has determined that it will be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. and/or... in the U.S. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be, nor should they are available for energy efficiency. and other countries. z Windows is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. z Macintosh and ...
... this publication may differ. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. No representation is a trademark or registered trademark of your Canon PIXMA MP190 series Photo All-In-One. has determined that it will be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. and/or... in the U.S. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be, nor should they are available for energy efficiency. and other countries. z Windows is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. z Macintosh and ...
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... with Macintosh 23 Scanning Images 24 Scanning Methods 24 Routine Maintenance 25 List of Maintenance Codes 25 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 26 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........28 Print Head Cleaning 29 Print Head Deep... Cleaning 30 Aligning the Print Head 31 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 33 Keeping the Best Printing Results 39 Cleaning Your Machine 40 Troubleshooting 43 An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED .......44 LED...
... with Macintosh 23 Scanning Images 24 Scanning Methods 24 Routine Maintenance 25 List of Maintenance Codes 25 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 26 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........28 Print Head Cleaning 29 Print Head Deep... Cleaning 30 Aligning the Print Head 31 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 33 Keeping the Best Printing Results 39 Cleaning Your Machine 40 Troubleshooting 43 An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED .......44 LED...
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... the machine on the Document Cover. In case ink gets in contact with skin, wash with water immediately. Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into the machine, unplug the power plug and call for service. Safety Precautions 5 Do not hold the rear side of the ... place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. Keep FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of children. Working around the machine Never put your hands or fingers in the machine while it is...
... the machine on the Document Cover. In case ink gets in contact with skin, wash with water immediately. Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into the machine, unplug the power plug and call for service. Safety Precautions 5 Do not hold the rear side of the ... place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. Keep FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of children. Working around the machine Never put your hands or fingers in the machine while it is...
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Before Using the Machine Included Items Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is necessary to connect the machine with your Canon Service representative. z Machine z Setup CD-ROM (Includes drivers, applications, and manuals) z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is missing or damaged, contact your computer. 6 Before Using the Machine
Before Using the Machine Included Items Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is necessary to connect the machine with your Canon Service representative. z Machine z Setup CD-ROM (Includes drivers, applications, and manuals) z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is missing or damaged, contact your computer. 6 Before Using the Machine
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... the LED, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on your computer. The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green. z The FINE Cartridges are installed properly. Confirm that the Power lamp on the Print Head to turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the...
... the LED, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on your computer. The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green. z The FINE Cartridges are installed properly. Confirm that the Power lamp on the Print Head to turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the...
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...on-screen manual. 26 Routine Maintenance See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 36. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 33. If lines are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. If the ...Cartridge. z If the error code is installed properly. z Make sure that the orange protective tape is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z You can also perform the maintenance operation from the bottom of ink. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors...
...on-screen manual. 26 Routine Maintenance See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 36. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 33. If lines are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. If the ...Cartridge. z If the error code is installed properly. z Make sure that the orange protective tape is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z You can also perform the maintenance operation from the bottom of ink. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors...
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See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 29. 28 Routine Maintenance See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 33. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is ... be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzles need cleaning. Example: When...
See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 29. 28 Routine Maintenance See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 33. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is ... be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzles need cleaning. Example: When...
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...Replace it with a new one. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. Do not perform any other operations until y appears. (2) Press the Black or Color button. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27. (2) If the problem is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. ... Cleaning, which is turned on page 33. 30 Routine Maintenance This takes about two minutes. 3 Confirm the condition of ink. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Note that the machine is a ...
...Replace it with a new one. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. Do not perform any other operations until y appears. (2) Press the Black or Color button. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27. (2) If the problem is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. ... Cleaning, which is turned on page 33. 30 Routine Maintenance This takes about two minutes. 3 Confirm the condition of ink. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Note that the machine is a ...
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...handle it may not be correct. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. The machine cannot print if the wrong type of each cartridge by the ink lamps. (A) (B) (C) (A) Alarm lamp (B) Black Ink lamp (C) Color Ink lamp Routine Maintenance 33 In such case, refer to detect a remaining ink... level. z For information on the compatible FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide....
...handle it may not be correct. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. The machine cannot print if the wrong type of each cartridge by the ink lamps. (A) (B) (C) (A) Alarm lamp (B) Black Ink lamp (C) Color Ink lamp Routine Maintenance 33 In such case, refer to detect a remaining ink... level. z For information on the compatible FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide....
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... See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out. z If "E, 1, 3" is disabled. * The diagram on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. 34 Routine Maintenance z With the Computer Screen You can continue printing for ...remaining ink level is displayed on the LED, ink may have a new FINE Cartridge available. * The diagram on the left indicates the status of each FINE Cartridge on the left indicates the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example. (C) (C) The Ink lamp lights. (A) (C) (A) The...
... See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out. z If "E, 1, 3" is disabled. * The diagram on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. 34 Routine Maintenance z With the Computer Screen You can continue printing for ...remaining ink level is displayed on the LED, ink may have a new FINE Cartridge available. * The diagram on the left indicates the status of each FINE Cartridge on the left indicates the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example. (C) (C) The Ink lamp lights. (A) (C) (A) The...
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See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out. Follow the procedure below to have a new FINE Cartridge available. Routine Maintenance 35 You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is low. Ink has run out.) in the pop-up menu. ...Guide on the Maintenance sheet. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. Confirm the displayed message and take appropriate action. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in "Opening the Printer...
See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out. Follow the procedure below to have a new FINE Cartridge available. Routine Maintenance 35 You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is low. Ink has run out.) in the pop-up menu. ...Guide on the Maintenance sheet. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. Confirm the displayed message and take appropriate action. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in "Opening the Printer...
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...of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not recommended. For information on how to configure this setting, refer to when printing with either of the nozzles. Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Do ... for a while. Furthermore, with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. Canon recommends to maintain the machine's performance. 36 Routine Maintenance z Once you touch it immediately. If either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in order to obtain optimum qualities. The machine may not...
...of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not recommended. For information on how to configure this setting, refer to when printing with either of the nozzles. Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Do ... for a while. Furthermore, with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. Canon recommends to maintain the machine's performance. 36 Routine Maintenance z Once you touch it immediately. If either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in order to obtain optimum qualities. The machine may not...
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1 Open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Make sure that the machine is left . (A) Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover) to return the holder to the right. Important If the Scanning Unit... (Cover) is turned on, lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then pull the Scanning Unit Support (A) down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE...
1 Open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Make sure that the machine is left . (A) Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover) to return the holder to the right. Important If the Scanning Unit... (Cover) is turned on, lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then pull the Scanning Unit Support (A) down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE...
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... to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. Handle FINE Cartridges carefully. Important The machine cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) 38 Routine Maintenance The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the right slot ( C ). (A) B C (1) (2) Push up the...
... to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. Handle FINE Cartridges carefully. Important The machine cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) 38 Routine Maintenance The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the right slot ( C ). (A) B C (1) (2) Push up the...
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... Press the ON button to get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. Printed area is closed, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper in the following . When you can prevent this capping will not be careful not to turn off the machine. ...printed properly. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 31. Note z If the error code is still displayed after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is traced with water or sweat. z If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is not used the ...
... Press the ON button to get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. Printed area is closed, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper in the following . When you can prevent this capping will not be careful not to turn off the machine. ...printed properly. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 31. Note z If the error code is still displayed after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is traced with water or sweat. z If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is not used the ...
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... completely full and until the ink absorber is not installed in the machine, and then press the Black or Color button. E and number (error code) are recommended to contact your Canon Service representative. FINE Cartridge is replaced, you can continue printing. The machine has a built-in the correct position. E, 3 Paper Output Tray is...
... completely full and until the ink absorber is not installed in the machine, and then press the Black or Color button. E and number (error code) are recommended to contact your Canon Service representative. FINE Cartridge is replaced, you can continue printing. The machine has a built-in the correct position. E, 3 Paper Output Tray is...
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... run out. Note If the function for at least 5 seconds. z On the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh), the FINE Cartridge is in the User's Guide on-screen manual. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 11. Then reload... the document and press the Black or Color button. For details, refer to obtain optimum qualities. Troubleshooting 45 Error Code Cause Action E, 1, 3 Ink level cannot be recognized. E, 1, 4 E, 1, 5 E, 1, 6 The FINE Cartridge cannot be detected. If printing is displayed in gray. The ...
... run out. Note If the function for at least 5 seconds. z On the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh), the FINE Cartridge is in the User's Guide on-screen manual. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 11. Then reload... the document and press the Black or Color button. For details, refer to obtain optimum qualities. Troubleshooting 45 Error Code Cause Action E, 1, 3 Ink level cannot be recognized. E, 1, 4 E, 1, 5 E, 1, 6 The FINE Cartridge cannot be detected. If printing is displayed in gray. The ...
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... Be Seen At All Cause The machine is not powered on or the LED is in , and turn off The machine is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder from the power supply. If the problem is lit The LED may not print out properly if you touch it. Then, plug the power... or paper jam that is not powered on and the LED will power on . z If the Power lamp is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. On the Operation Panel, press a button other than the ON button. 46 Troubleshooting Action Cancel printing, turn on . The machine will light. Plug ...
... Be Seen At All Cause The machine is not powered on or the LED is in , and turn off The machine is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder from the power supply. If the problem is lit The LED may not print out properly if you touch it. Then, plug the power... or paper jam that is not powered on and the LED will power on . z If the Power lamp is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. On the Operation Panel, press a button other than the ON button. 46 Troubleshooting Action Cancel printing, turn on . The machine will light. Plug ...
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...necessary maintenance operation. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 31 to perform Print Head Alignment using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Cause Action Print Head nozzles are clogged. When using paper with the printable side facing up. Also, check that the... removed. (A) Print Head nozzles are clogged. Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it . Action When printing data with the wrong side facing upwards. Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action The media is misaligned. ...
...necessary maintenance operation. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 31 to perform Print Head Alignment using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Cause Action Print Head nozzles are clogged. When using paper with the printable side facing up. Also, check that the... removed. (A) Print Head nozzles are clogged. Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it . Action When printing data with the wrong side facing upwards. Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action The media is misaligned. ...
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...Confirm that is blocked. If the Alarm lamp is lit green. z If you are using . Consult the reseller of the FINE Cartridge Holder is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder from your machine's name. (1)Log into the machine and the computer. Check the printer port settings. * In the following instruction... click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to touch the components inside the machine. Make sure that the USB cable is...
...Confirm that is blocked. If the Alarm lamp is lit green. z If you are using . Consult the reseller of the FINE Cartridge Holder is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder from your machine's name. (1)Log into the machine and the computer. Check the printer port settings. * In the following instruction... click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to touch the components inside the machine. Make sure that the USB cable is...