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...-Friday (excluding holidays), during the warranty period. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is our helpful tech support Web site. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions within 24 hours... to change without notice. For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at (1-866-251-3752). Online Support - Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact...
...-Friday (excluding holidays), during the warranty period. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is our helpful tech support Web site. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions within 24 hours... to change without notice. For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at (1-866-251-3752). Online Support - Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact...
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... this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Depending on the printer driver functions, refer to your Canon PIXMA MP190 series Photo All-In-One. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are in the U.S. and/or...
... this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Depending on the printer driver functions, refer to your Canon PIXMA MP190 series Photo All-In-One. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are in the U.S. and/or...
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...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 ...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 Computer Properly.........48 Print Results Not Satisfactory 49 Print Results Not Satisfactory When Copying 52 Printing Does Not Start...
...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 ...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 Computer Properly.........48 Print Results Not Satisfactory 49 Print Results Not Satisfactory When Copying 52 Printing Does Not Start...
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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 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.
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... turn off the power outlet strip before printing. Turning on the Machine Note If preparatory operations below to turn on the machine. z The MP Drivers are not complete, follow your computer. This takes a few seconds or as long as around 30 seconds. Confirm that the Power lamp on the machine...
... turn off the power outlet strip before printing. Turning on the Machine Note If preparatory operations below to turn on the machine. z The MP Drivers are not complete, follow your computer. This takes a few seconds or as long as around 30 seconds. Confirm that the Power lamp on the machine...
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... sheets 50 sheets *6 Paper Thickness Lever*2 Left Right Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Printer Driver Setting for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and... set to the right. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you load at a time to print with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*3 Envelopes*4 High Resolution Paper*4 Super White Paper Glossy Photo...
... sheets 50 sheets *6 Paper Thickness Lever*2 Left Right Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Printer Driver Setting for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and... set to the right. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you load at a time to print with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*3 Envelopes*4 High Resolution Paper*4 Super White Paper Glossy Photo...
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...paper. (1) (3) (2) Note If the corners or edges of the Rear Tray. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it is fed. For details on printer driver settings, see "Making Copies" on page 23. Although it does not indicate machine malfunction, if necessary, you finish printing. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load ... using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. z When using the Operation Panel. The Paper Thickness Lever switches the clearance between the Print ...
...paper. (1) (3) (2) Note If the corners or edges of the Rear Tray. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it is fed. For details on printer driver settings, see "Making Copies" on page 23. Although it does not indicate machine malfunction, if necessary, you finish printing. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load ... using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. z When using the Operation Panel. The Paper Thickness Lever switches the clearance between the Print ...
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... them in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are not aligned. Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface - With proper printer driver settings, the address will be printed according to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. z Do not use a pen to the direction of the...
... them in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are not aligned. Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface - With proper printer driver settings, the address will be printed according to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. z Do not use a pen to the direction of the...
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... envelopes can be printed in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. or Comm. If you finish printing. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. Env. #10 in Orientation. In Macintosh®, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size. (3)... Select Landscape in Page Size. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the (2) rear flaps DOWN on page 23...
... envelopes can be printed in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. or Comm. If you finish printing. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. Env. #10 in Orientation. In Macintosh®, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size. (3)... Select Landscape in Page Size. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the (2) rear flaps DOWN on page 23...
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Important Always load paper in the printer driver. Paper may not be jammed. (A) (B) 1 Load the paper. (1) Load the small-sized paper against the left . 2 Specify the page size and media type settings according ... UP. (2) (1) (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on page 20. For details on printer driver settings, see "Making Copies" on page 23. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can cause the paper to be fed properly. (3) (3) Set the Paper Thickness...
Important Always load paper in the printer driver. Paper may not be jammed. (A) (B) 1 Load the paper. (1) Load the small-sized paper against the left . 2 Specify the page size and media type settings according ... UP. (2) (1) (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on page 20. For details on printer driver settings, see "Making Copies" on page 23. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can cause the paper to be fed properly. (3) (3) Set the Paper Thickness...
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... number of copies (max. 20 copies). A4 or Letter Plain Paper / A4 or Letter Photo Paper / 4" x 6" Photo Paper 5 Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for the printer driver settings. 20 Copying Although it does not indicate machine malfunction, if necessary, you may reduce the noises by specifying the...
... number of copies (max. 20 copies). A4 or Letter Plain Paper / A4 or Letter Photo Paper / 4" x 6" Photo Paper 5 Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for the printer driver settings. 20 Copying Although it does not indicate machine malfunction, if necessary, you may reduce the noises by specifying the...
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...or print quality is selected in the User's Guide onscreen manual. 22 Printing from Your Computer This section describes procedure for the printer driver settings. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on the Computer" in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). ... malfunction, if necessary, you may reduce the noises by specifying the Quiet Mode setting in the machine. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on -screen manual. z If straight lines are...
...or print quality is selected in the User's Guide onscreen manual. 22 Printing from Your Computer This section describes procedure for the printer driver settings. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on the Computer" in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). ... malfunction, if necessary, you may reduce the noises by specifying the Quiet Mode setting in the machine. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on -screen manual. z If straight lines are...
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.... z If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for the printer driver settings. Refer to align the Print Head. Printing with Macintosh Note When Using Mac OS X v.10.5.x For details on how to use the machine ... refer to view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Note z The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is not satisfactory after installing the MP Drivers, you may need to "Aligning Print Head on the Computer" in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required settings. If the on the machine and...
.... z If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for the printer driver settings. Refer to align the Print Head. Printing with Macintosh Note When Using Mac OS X v.10.5.x For details on how to use the machine ... refer to view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Note z The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is not satisfactory after installing the MP Drivers, you may need to "Aligning Print Head on the Computer" in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required settings. If the on the machine and...
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... Print Head" on page 27. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 31. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are missing or if white...
... Print Head" on page 27. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 31. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are missing or if white...
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... automatically. 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 "Troubleshooting" in the message. Troubleshooting 43 Take the appropriate action described in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Troubleshooting...
... automatically. 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 "Troubleshooting" in the message. Troubleshooting 43 Take the appropriate action described in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Troubleshooting...
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...copying is not resolved, connect the machine to obtain optimum qualities. If the error is displayed in the User's Guide on the printer driver. Contact your Canon Service representative. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition. See "Loading Original Documents" on page 33. The function for ...is displayed in order to the computer and align the Print Head on -screen manual. Then reload the document and press the Black or Color button. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on the Platen Glass. Note If the function for detecting the remaining ink level will ...
...copying is not resolved, connect the machine to obtain optimum qualities. If the error is displayed in the User's Guide on the printer driver. Contact your Canon Service representative. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition. See "Loading Original Documents" on page 33. The function for ...is displayed in order to the computer and align the Print Head on -screen manual. Then reload the document and press the Black or Color button. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on the Platen Glass. Note If the function for detecting the remaining ink level will ...
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... CD-ROM. Check the connection." Action If you still cannot proceed to the next step, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. In this case, wait for a while. If you were unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. If the icon is not... the computer you have no application software running. (8)Follow the procedure described in your computer. (7)Make sure you use. Contact a Canon Service representative. Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP...
... CD-ROM. Check the connection." Action If you still cannot proceed to the next step, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. In this case, wait for a while. If you were unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. If the icon is not... the computer you have no application software running. (8)Follow the procedure described in your computer. (7)Make sure you use. Contact a Canon Service representative. Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP...
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...certified Hi-Speed USB cable. Important For details on Hi-Speed USB of your system environment, contact the manufacturer of the Hi-Speed USB driver compatible with your hardware and install it on your system environment is not compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the machine will operate at a .... Obtain the latest version of your computer. We recommend the cable to be able to ensure that your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. Obtain and install the latest update for proper installation. z The USB port on your computer. z The operating system of your computer before ...
...certified Hi-Speed USB cable. Important For details on Hi-Speed USB of your system environment, contact the manufacturer of the Hi-Speed USB driver compatible with your hardware and install it on your system environment is not compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the machine will operate at a .... Obtain the latest version of your computer. We recommend the cable to be able to ensure that your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. Obtain and install the latest update for proper installation. z The USB port on your computer. z The operating system of your computer before ...
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...is not enabled. z Check1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of printout color. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may be scratched. Refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in the methods used to the paper and image for ...'s Guide on page 20. Confirm by using the printer driver. Color control settings and environmental differences can also affect how colors appear on page 52 Colors Are Unclear Note Printed colors may improve color. See also the sections below: z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 49 z "Printing Does Not...
...is not enabled. z Check1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of printout color. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may be scratched. Refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in the methods used to the paper and image for ...'s Guide on page 20. Confirm by using the printer driver. Color control settings and environmental differences can also affect how colors appear on page 52 Colors Are Unclear Note Printed colors may improve color. See also the sections below: z "Colors Are Unclear" on page 49 z "Printing Does Not...
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...Holder from your computer, turn the machine on. Printer port setting does not match the computer's interface connecting the machine. The MP Drivers may not be a problem with the administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. Message Appears on ...device such as a USB hub, disconnect it . Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause Action The machine is a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in your machine's name. (1)Log into the machine and the computer. The machine is initializing. Check the printer port settings...
...Holder from your computer, turn the machine on. Printer port setting does not match the computer's interface connecting the machine. The MP Drivers may not be a problem with the administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. Message Appears on ...device such as a USB hub, disconnect it . Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause Action The machine is a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in your machine's name. (1)Log into the machine and the computer. The machine is initializing. Check the printer port settings...