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...22 Printing 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 Cannot Be Seen At All 46 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 47 Cannot Connect to ...
...22 Printing 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 Cannot Be Seen At All 46 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 47 Cannot Connect to ...
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... Lamp and Alarm Lamp You can check the status of copies. (4) Alarm lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs. (5) Black/Color Ink lamps Lights or flashes to show the ink status. (6) SCAN button Opens the MP Navigator EX to scan ...a document to your Canon Service representative may have occurred. Operation Panel (1) (2) (3) (4) (13) (5) (12) (11) (6) (10) (7) (9) (8) (1) ON button / Power lamp ...
... Lamp and Alarm Lamp You can check the status of copies. (4) Alarm lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs. (5) Black/Color Ink lamps Lights or flashes to show the ink status. (6) SCAN button Opens the MP Navigator EX to scan ...a document to your Canon Service representative may have occurred. Operation Panel (1) (2) (3) (4) (13) (5) (12) (11) (6) (10) (7) (9) (8) (1) ON button / Power lamp ...
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...; Turning off the Machine 1 To turn on the machine. Important If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error code is displayed on the LED, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 44. 2 If you press the ON button to turn off the machine, the...
...; Turning off the Machine 1 To turn on the machine. Important If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error code is displayed on the LED, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 44. 2 If you press the ON button to turn off the machine, the...
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... 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 20. z When using the Operation Panel. z The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is not opened fully, an error may not be fed properly. (A) (3) (1) (2) * Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to a computer...
... 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 20. z When using the Operation Panel. z The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is not opened fully, an error may not be fed properly. (A) (3) (1) (2) * Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to a computer...
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...driver settings. If lines are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. If the problem is displayed on the LED, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 31. z You can also perform the maintenance operation from the bottom of a FINE Cartridge. Note ... of ink. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 33. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 36. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged.
...driver settings. If lines are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. If the problem is displayed on the LED, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 31. z You can also perform the maintenance operation from the bottom of a FINE Cartridge. Note ... of ink. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 33. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 36. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged.
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The Print Head Alignment Sheet is scanned and the print head is displayed on the LED, then press the Black or Color button. z If the results of it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that U is displayed on the LED. Note If it ...with the alignment mark as shown in the User's Guide on your computer. For details, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on -screen manual. 32 Routine Maintenance For details, refer to R, you finish selecting the pattern number for column L. (3) Place...
The Print Head Alignment Sheet is scanned and the print head is displayed on the LED, then press the Black or Color button. z If the results of it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that U is displayed on the LED. Note If it ...with the alignment mark as shown in the User's Guide on your computer. For details, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on -screen manual. 32 Routine Maintenance For details, refer to R, you finish selecting the pattern number for column L. (3) Place...
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... to detect the remaining ink level. Note z If there is no improvement with the quality of it . See "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on your computer, error messages appear on page 44 and confirm how to inform you install a used . In such case, refer to the ink...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 The machine considers as well. When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error code is mounted on the compatible FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide. ...
... to detect the remaining ink level. Note z If there is no improvement with the quality of it . See "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on your computer, error messages appear on page 44 and confirm how to inform you install a used . In such case, refer to the ink...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 The machine considers as well. When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error code is mounted on the compatible FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide. ...
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.... * The diagram on the left indicates the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example. (C) (C) The Ink lamp flashes. See "E, 1, 3" (Ink level cannot be detected.) in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed...
.... * The diagram on the left indicates the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example. (C) (C) The Ink lamp flashes. See "E, 1, 3" (Ink level cannot be detected.) in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed...
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... appears on the taskbar during printing. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is low. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out. Refer to open each of the User's Guide on-screen manual... on page 44 and take appropriate action. Follow the procedure below to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Select Ink Level Information in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on the Maintenance sheet. Confirm the displayed message ...
... appears on the taskbar during printing. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is low. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out. Refer to open each of the User's Guide on-screen manual... on page 44 and take appropriate action. Follow the procedure below to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Select Ink Level Information in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on the Maintenance sheet. Confirm the displayed message ...
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... leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. To maintain optimal printing quality, use . Color ink is also consumed in the open. Canon recommends to use of ink, replace them using the following steps. z Color ink may not be necessary to when printing with either of the nozzles. z...and-white document or when black-and white printing is reinstalled. Furthermore, with FINE Cartridges removed. Refilling ink is not installed, an error occurs and the machine cannot print. If you can print with both cartridges. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not...
... leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. To maintain optimal printing quality, use . Color ink is also consumed in the open. Canon recommends to use of ink, replace them using the following steps. z Color ink may not be necessary to when printing with either of the nozzles. z...and-white document or when black-and white printing is reinstalled. Furthermore, with FINE Cartridges removed. Refilling ink is not installed, an error occurs and the machine cannot print. If you can print with both cartridges. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not...
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...the Print Head can switch it is traced with water or sweat. Routine Maintenance 39 Printed area is closed, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 26. When You Turn Off the Machine Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine. (1) Press ...operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Numerous nozzles are not using a power outlet strip, you are installed in the following . For details, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on the Print Head to hold the Scanning Unit (Cover) firmly, and be printed properly. z If the print...
...the Print Head can switch it is traced with water or sweat. Routine Maintenance 39 Printed area is closed, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 26. When You Turn Off the Machine Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine. (1) Press ...operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Numerous nozzles are not using a power outlet strip, you are installed in the following . For details, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on the Print Head to hold the Scanning Unit (Cover) firmly, and be printed properly. z If the print...
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...as the machine is out of machine operation for problems you may vary depending on -screen manual. z "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 44 z "LED Cannot Be Seen At All" on page ...46 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 47 z "Cannot Connect to a Computer When an error occurs in the message. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen ...Manuals" on page 58 If an Error Occurs When the Machine Is Connected to Computer Properly" on page 48 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on...
...as the machine is out of machine operation for problems you may vary depending on -screen manual. z "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 44 z "LED Cannot Be Seen At All" on page ...46 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 47 z "Cannot Connect to a Computer When an error occurs in the message. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen ...Manuals" on page 58 If an Error Occurs When the Machine Is Connected to Computer Properly" on page 48 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on...
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...properly and that the ink absorber is lit orange. The machine has a built-in the correct position. If the error is closed . / Paper jam. Contact your Canon service representative as early as possible. (You will need to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for ... contact your Canon Service representative. However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber becomes completely full and until the ink absorber is closed or not opened fully, open it fully. The machine resumes printing. Press the Black or Color button to correct the error. Action Reload...
...properly and that the ink absorber is lit orange. The machine has a built-in the correct position. If the error is closed . / Paper jam. Contact your Canon service representative as early as possible. (You will need to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for ... contact your Canon Service representative. However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber becomes completely full and until the ink absorber is closed or not opened fully, open it fully. The machine resumes printing. Press the Black or Color button to correct the error. Action Reload...
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...head alignment sheet are observed: z On the machine, the ink lamp flashes. If the error is selected. / Scanning the Print Head Alignment Sheet has failed. The FINE Cartridge cannot be...print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is selected. Then reload the document and press the Black or Color button. E, 1, 4 E, 1, 5 E, 1, 6 The FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized. The FINE...For details, refer to obtain optimum qualities. z On the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh), the FINE Cartridge is displayed in gray. Ink has run out....
...head alignment sheet are observed: z On the machine, the ink lamp flashes. If the error is selected. / Scanning the Print Head Alignment Sheet has failed. The FINE Cartridge cannot be...print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is selected. Then reload the document and press the Black or Color button. E, 1, 4 E, 1, 5 E, 1, 6 The FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized. The FINE...For details, refer to obtain optimum qualities. z On the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh), the FINE Cartridge is displayed in gray. Ink has run out....
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... machine will light. Disconnect the USB cable from the machine, turn the machine back on the machine again. E, 2, x E, 3, x E, 4, x An error requiring servicing might have occurred. If the same error occurs, contact your Canon Service representative. Action z If the Power lamp is not powered on and the LED will power on . Power Lamp... if you touch it. LED Cannot Be Seen At All Cause The machine is not powered on or the LED is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative.
... machine will light. Disconnect the USB cable from the machine, turn the machine back on the machine again. E, 2, x E, 3, x E, 4, x An error requiring servicing might have occurred. If the same error occurs, contact your Canon Service representative. Action z If the Power lamp is not powered on and the LED will power on . Power Lamp... if you touch it. LED Cannot Be Seen At All Cause The machine is not powered on or the LED is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative.
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... an unstable condition and you are using one, support Hi-Speed USB connection. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to a Windows error, the system may not be no longer than around 10 feet / 3 meters. Check the following to install the MP Drivers. Be sure to be able...
... an unstable condition and you are using one, support Hi-Speed USB connection. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to a Windows error, the system may not be no longer than around 10 feet / 3 meters. Check the following to install the MP Drivers. Be sure to be able...
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... using the correct paper and are canceled. The paper will be ejected automatically. (2)Reload the paper in the machine, and press the Black or Color button on . If you turned off and turn it into the machine correctly. Paper Jams Important When you turn off the machine to remove the... on how to confirm that you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the machine, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. Cause Action Paper jammed in the machine, see "Loading Printing Paper" on page 53 to load paper, see "...
... using the correct paper and are canceled. The paper will be ejected automatically. (2)Reload the paper in the machine, and press the Black or Color button on . If you turned off and turn it into the machine correctly. Paper Jams Important When you turn off the machine to remove the... on how to confirm that you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the machine, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. Cause Action Paper jammed in the machine, see "Loading Printing Paper" on page 53 to load paper, see "...
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... Error/Communication Error Cause Action The machine is not ready. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. MP Drivers are using . If the Power lamp is securely plugged into a user account with Canon XXX Printer appearing in the Printer column is initializing. Wait until ...machine is lit green. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 44. Action Cancel printing from moving. Message...
... Error/Communication Error Cause Action The machine is not ready. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. MP Drivers are using . If the Power lamp is securely plugged into a user account with Canon XXX Printer appearing in the Printer column is initializing. Wait until ...machine is lit green. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 44. Action Cancel printing from moving. Message...
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... Number: 1686 Is Displayed Cause Ink level cannot be a problem with the relay device. Your machine is almost full. If your machine's name in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 44. Action See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out. Select your machine's name does not appear in Printer, ... the USB cable. Confirm that your machine's name is displayed in the list of the relay device for your setup sheet to resolve the error, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on . If the Power lamp is not connected properly. Machine is off, turn the machine on page 44...
... Number: 1686 Is Displayed Cause Ink level cannot be a problem with the relay device. Your machine is almost full. If your machine's name in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 44. Action See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out. Select your machine's name does not appear in Printer, ... the USB cable. Confirm that your machine's name is displayed in the list of the relay device for your setup sheet to resolve the error, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on . If the Power lamp is not connected properly. Machine is off, turn the machine on page 44...
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LIMITED WARRANTY - Index A Appendix 59 B Before Using the Machine 6 C Canon U.S.A., INC. only 65 Cleaning exterior 40 inside 41 platen glass and document cover 40 protrusions inside the machine 42 roller 41 Copying 20 E Error Code 44 Windows 22 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 33 ink status information 33 Routine Maintenance 25 S Safety Precautions 3 Scanning Images...
LIMITED WARRANTY - Index A Appendix 59 B Before Using the Machine 6 C Canon U.S.A., INC. only 65 Cleaning exterior 40 inside 41 platen glass and document cover 40 protrusions inside the machine 42 roller 41 Copying 20 E Error Code 44 Windows 22 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 33 ink status information 33 Routine Maintenance 25 S Safety Precautions 3 Scanning Images...