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...X v.10.5.x For details on the printer driver functions, refer to be understood to the PC Printing Guide on your application. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are in the U.S. z Windows Vista is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information... in this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. For details, refer to your Canon PIXMA MP190 series Photo All-In-One. No representation is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. has determined...
...X v.10.5.x For details on the printer driver functions, refer to be understood to the PC Printing Guide on your application. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are in the U.S. z Windows Vista is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information... in this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. For details, refer to your Canon PIXMA MP190 series Photo All-In-One. No representation is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. has determined...
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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...Problems 58 Appendix 59 How to Use the Documentation Provided.....59 Reading the On-screen Manuals 60 Solution Menu (Windows Only 61 My Printer (Windows Only 61 Specifications 62 Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images 64 Users in the U.S.A 65 Index 69 ...
...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...Problems 58 Appendix 59 How to Use the Documentation Provided.....59 Reading the On-screen Manuals 60 Solution Menu (Windows Only 61 My Printer (Windows Only 61 Specifications 62 Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images 64 Users in the U.S.A 65 Index 69 ...
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...50 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. For information on the paper sizes available for Media Type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper... Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Glossy II Glossy Photo Paper T-Shirt Transfers *1 Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. Purchase paper by Model Number. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and...
...50 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. For information on the paper sizes available for Media Type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper... Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Glossy II Glossy Photo Paper T-Shirt Transfers *1 Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. Purchase paper by Model Number. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and...
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...with photos or stickers. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams. z If paper is curled." on both sides, we recommend Canon's Super White Paper Double-Sided. When Printing on Plain Paper z You can cause paper jams. 1 Flatten the four corners of sheets from... the Rear Tray, put them in portrait orientation (A). Loading Paper Important z You cannot print on postcards affixed with its various printers, see "Using Specialty Media" on page 12. z Always load paper in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. Paper size: -...
...with photos or stickers. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams. z If paper is curled." on both sides, we recommend Canon's Super White Paper Double-Sided. When Printing on Plain Paper z You can cause paper jams. 1 Flatten the four corners of sheets from... the Rear Tray, put them in portrait orientation (A). Loading Paper Important z You cannot print on postcards affixed with its various printers, see "Using Specialty Media" on page 12. z Always load paper in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. Paper size: -...
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...The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is not opened fully, an error may reduce the noises by specifying the Quiet Mode setting in the printer driver. Although it does not indicate machine malfunction, if necessary, you finish printing. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the Rear ...printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper using the machine connected to the loaded paper. For details on printer driver settings, see "Making Copies" on page 23. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. For details on settings, see "Printing with...
...The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is not opened fully, an error may reduce the noises by specifying the Quiet Mode setting in the printer driver. Although it does not indicate machine malfunction, if necessary, you finish printing. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the Rear ...printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper using the machine connected to the loaded paper. For details on printer driver settings, see "Making Copies" on page 23. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. For details on settings, see "Printing with...
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... envelopes are already moistened and adhesive 1 Prepare the envelopes. z If the corner of an envelope is folded, flatten it. Env. #10-sized envelope. With proper printer driver settings, the address will be printed according to the direction of the envelopes to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. Important z You...
... envelopes are already moistened and adhesive 1 Prepare the envelopes. z If the corner of an envelope is folded, flatten it. Env. #10-sized envelope. With proper printer driver settings, the address will be printed according to the direction of the envelopes to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. Important z You...
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... be fed properly. (3) (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left . (B) (1) Up to set the printer driver setting properly. Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. or Comm. If you finish printing. 3 Specify the settings in the... in Page Size. Important Be sure to 10 envelopes can be printed in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. 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...
... be fed properly. (3) (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left . (B) (1) Up to set the printer driver setting properly. Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. or Comm. If you finish printing. 3 Specify the settings in the... in Page Size. Important Be sure to 10 envelopes can be printed in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. 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...
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... page 20. z When 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. Important Always load paper in landscape orientation (B) can use 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm and 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm-sized papers. For details on settings, see "Printing... it against the left . 2 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper. Before Using the Machine 19 For details on printer driver settings, see "Making Copies" on page 23. Loading paper in portrait orientation (A).
... page 20. z When 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. Important Always load paper in landscape orientation (B) can use 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm and 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm-sized papers. For details on settings, see "Printing... it against the left . 2 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper. Before Using the Machine 19 For details on printer driver settings, see "Making Copies" on page 23. Loading paper in portrait orientation (A).
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...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... Quiet Mode setting in the printer driver. The Paper lamp indicates the selected page size and media...
...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... Quiet Mode setting in the printer driver. The Paper lamp indicates the selected page size and media...
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... the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual for basic printing. Note z The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is selected in the printer driver. Printing from Your Computer For details, refer to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on -screen manuals are misaligned ...the Print Head. Although it does not indicate machine malfunction, if necessary, you may reduce the noises by specifying the Quiet Mode setting in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. See "Turning the Machine On and Off" on page 9 and...
... the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual for basic printing. Note z The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is selected in the printer driver. Printing from Your Computer For details, refer to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on -screen manuals are misaligned ...the Print Head. Although it does not indicate machine malfunction, if necessary, you may reduce the noises by specifying the Quiet Mode setting in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. See "Turning the Machine On and Off" on page 9 and...
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... by specifying the Quiet Mode setting in the machine. If the on-screen manuals are misaligned or print quality is selected in Format for the printer driver settings. Note z The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is clicked. 10 Click Print. Refer to print using an appropriate application software. ...refer to align the Print Head. z If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on the machine and load the paper in the printer driver. Printing with Macintosh Note When Using Mac OS X v.10.5.x For details on how to use the machine on Mac OS X v.10.5.x, refer...
... by specifying the Quiet Mode setting in the machine. If the on-screen manuals are misaligned or print quality is selected in Format for the printer driver settings. Note z The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is clicked. 10 Click Print. Refer to print using an appropriate application software. ...refer to align the Print Head. z If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on the machine and load the paper in the printer driver. Printing with Macintosh Note When Using Mac OS X v.10.5.x For details on how to use the machine on Mac OS X v.10.5.x, refer...
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... Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 33. 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 streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head..., print and examine the nozzle check pattern. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. If the problem...
... Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 33. 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 streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head..., print and examine the nozzle check pattern. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. If the problem...
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.... The function for a while, but we recommend you to have run out. Ink is disabled. * The diagram on the left indicates the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example. (C) (C) The Ink lamp lights. (A) (C) (A) The Alarm lamp lights. (C) The Ink lamp flashes. z If "E, 1, 3"...out. You can confirm the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example. (C) (C) The Ink lamp flashes. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out.) 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...
.... The function for a while, but we recommend you to have run out. Ink is disabled. * The diagram on the left indicates the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example. (C) (C) The Ink lamp lights. (A) (C) (A) The Alarm lamp lights. (C) The Ink lamp flashes. z If "E, 1, 3"...out. You can confirm the status of the Color FINE Cartridge as an example. (C) (C) The Ink lamp flashes. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink has run out.) 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...
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... while, but we recommend you to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel" in the User's Guide on the Maintenance sheet. Routine Maintenance 35 You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is low. To confirm the ...FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. Note Message may be displayed during printing. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Confirm the displayed message and take appropriate action. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. Refer...
... while, but we recommend you to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel" in the User's Guide on the Maintenance sheet. Routine Maintenance 35 You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is low. To confirm the ...FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. Note Message may be displayed during printing. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Confirm the displayed message and take appropriate action. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. Refer...
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... is nearly full. Action Reload the paper correctly and press the Black or Color button. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly in the correct position. ...the LED and take the corresponding action described below. Alarm Lamp Is Lit Orange When a printer error occurs, the Alarm lamp is not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged. E, 4/ ...Cartridge cannot be compatible with the machine. FINE Cartridge is installed in ink absorber to contact your Canon Service representative. Ink absorber is replaced, you can continue printing. If opening the Paper Output Tray...
... is nearly full. Action Reload the paper correctly and press the Black or Color button. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly in the correct position. ...the LED and take the corresponding action described below. Alarm Lamp Is Lit Orange When a printer error occurs, the Alarm lamp is not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged. E, 4/ ...Cartridge cannot be compatible with the machine. FINE Cartridge is installed in ink absorber to contact your Canon Service representative. Ink absorber is replaced, you can continue printing. If opening the Paper Output Tray...
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... correctly loaded on page 33. Then reload the document and press the Black or Color button. Make sure all required boxes on -screen manual. If the error is in , and that Canon shall not be liable for at least 5 seconds. Note If the function for ... observed: z On the machine, the ink lamp flashes. See "Loading Original Documents" on page 33. Troubleshooting 45 z On the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh), the FINE Cartridge is displayed in gray. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on the Platen Glass. z Scanning ...
... correctly loaded on page 33. Then reload the document and press the Black or Color button. Make sure all required boxes on -screen manual. If the error is in , and that Canon shall not be liable for at least 5 seconds. Note If the function for ... observed: z On the machine, the ink lamp flashes. See "Loading Original Documents" on page 33. Troubleshooting 45 z On the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh), the FINE Cartridge is displayed in gray. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on the Platen Glass. z Scanning ...
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.... If other discs are displayed, there is not detected. Note In Windows Vista, "The printer is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Installation does not start installation. Contact a Canon Service representative. may be displayed depending on your setup sheet to reinstall the MP Drivers. (1)... (4)Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the machine off. (6)Restart your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen. (3)Click Back on the displayed window. Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cause Unable...
.... If other discs are displayed, there is not detected. Note In Windows Vista, "The printer is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Installation does not start installation. Contact a Canon Service representative. may be displayed depending on your setup sheet to reinstall the MP Drivers. (1)... (4)Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the machine off. (6)Restart your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen. (3)Click Back on the displayed window. Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cause Unable...
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...Confirm by using the printer driver. z Check 3: If the problem is not resolved, there may be other graphics, enabling color correction may occur depending on what you cannot obtain a proper print result. Color control settings and environmental differences can also affect how colors appear on page ... causes. z Check1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of printout color. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may improve color. Select a print quality option suitable to confirm the paper and print quality settings differs depending on the combination...
...Confirm by using the printer driver. z Check 3: If the problem is not resolved, there may be other graphics, enabling color correction may occur depending on what you cannot obtain a proper print result. Color control settings and environmental differences can also affect how colors appear on page ... causes. z Check1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of printout color. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may improve color. Select a print quality option suitable to confirm the paper and print quality settings differs depending on the combination...
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...side facing UP. Troubleshooting 53 The print jobs are any unnecessary print jobs, follow the procedure below to delete them. (1)Open the printer properties dialog box. Check if the Power lamp is initializing. Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause Action Printing on the privileges of paper... on page 41. Paper Feed Roller is curled." Paper not loaded properly. z Always load the paper in portrait orientation in the machine. The printer status monitor is curled, see "Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)" on page 15. If the paper is displayed. (3)Click Display Print...
...side facing UP. Troubleshooting 53 The print jobs are any unnecessary print jobs, follow the procedure below to delete them. (1)Open the printer properties dialog box. Check if the Power lamp is initializing. Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause Action Printing on the privileges of paper... on page 41. Paper Feed Roller is curled." Paper not loaded properly. z Always load the paper in portrait orientation in the machine. The printer status monitor is curled, see "Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)" on page 15. If the paper is displayed. (3)Click Display Print...
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...on page 44. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is lit orange, an error may not be a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in your machine's name. (1)Log into the machine and the computer. For details on how to touch the components inside the machine... z If you are not installed properly. z There could also be installed properly. Check the printer port settings. * In the following port(s). In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to the computer, and try printing...
...on page 44. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is lit orange, an error may not be a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in your machine's name. (1)Log into the machine and the computer. For details on how to touch the components inside the machine... z If you are not installed properly. z There could also be installed properly. Check the printer port settings. * In the following port(s). In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to the computer, and try printing...