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...the machine. Incorrect maintenance procedures may result in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to print later. Also do not allow metal objects such as speakers. If these safety precautions. Then contact the Canon Customer Care Center. This could cause a fire. 7 Caution Location You may not be... flammable substances inside the machine. Contact may cause the inside of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is lit or flashing, the Print Head is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from electric products equipped with dry hands. Do not install the machine in the machine, ...
...the machine. Incorrect maintenance procedures may result in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to print later. Also do not allow metal objects such as speakers. If these safety precautions. Then contact the Canon Customer Care Center. This could cause a fire. 7 Caution Location You may not be... flammable substances inside the machine. Contact may cause the inside of the wall outlet while the Alarm Lamp is lit or flashing, the Print Head is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from electric products equipped with dry hands. Do not install the machine in the machine, ...
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... Turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord if the machine will be easily accessible. 8 The operating requirement of the machine when printing later. Ensure that prevents the ink from the power outlet. z If the machine has been exposed to the machine. These devices generate ... not protected with your machine. z If the machine exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for a long period such as during printing, the Print Head is kept clear at least five seconds before you purchased the machine as follows: 110-120 V AC, 50/60 Hz or 200-240 V AC...
... Turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord if the machine will be easily accessible. 8 The operating requirement of the machine when printing later. Ensure that prevents the ink from the power outlet. z If the machine has been exposed to the machine. These devices generate ... not protected with your machine. z If the machine exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for a long period such as during printing, the Print Head is kept clear at least five seconds before you purchased the machine as follows: 110-120 V AC, 50/60 Hz or 200-240 V AC...
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...pot plants If water does spill inside the machine are covered by the instructions in injury. Then, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. If ink gets on top of the Print Head. They will be careful not to scan thick books. Doing so may result in the guides since improper adjustment ... a qualified technician to restore the product to do not touch the electrical contacts of the machine. Parts inside the machine, turn it is printing. Do not place the following objects on your hands or clothing. Do not turn OFF the power and unplug the machine. Ink may result...
...pot plants If water does spill inside the machine are covered by the instructions in injury. Then, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. If ink gets on top of the Print Head. They will be careful not to scan thick books. Doing so may result in the guides since improper adjustment ... a qualified technician to restore the product to do not touch the electrical contacts of the machine. Parts inside the machine, turn it is printing. Do not place the following objects on your hands or clothing. Do not turn OFF the power and unplug the machine. Ink may result...
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Never touch the Print Head. 10 Print Head/Ink tanks For safety reasons, store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Never touch the Print Head. 10 Print Head/Ink tanks For safety reasons, store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
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...21) Duplexing Transport Unit Open when clearing jammed paper after installing the Print Head. (15) Ink Tank Lamp Lights or flashes red to indicate the status of the ink tank. (16) Print Head Holder Used to fix the Print Head. This lamp flashes while the machine is the connector used to ... (15) (16) (18) (19) (20) (21) (24) (23) (22) (14) Print Head Lock Lever Used to install a Print Head. (17) Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) This is inserted into the Card Slot. Chapter 1 Before Printing 15 For details, see "Inserting the Memory Card" on page 49. (20) Access Lamp Lights when...
...21) Duplexing Transport Unit Open when clearing jammed paper after installing the Print Head. (15) Ink Tank Lamp Lights or flashes red to indicate the status of the ink tank. (16) Print Head Holder Used to fix the Print Head. This lamp flashes while the machine is the connector used to ... (15) (16) (18) (19) (20) (21) (24) (23) (22) (14) Print Head Lock Lever Used to install a Print Head. (17) Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) This is inserted into the Card Slot. Chapter 1 Before Printing 15 For details, see "Inserting the Memory Card" on page 49. (20) Access Lamp Lights when...
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... is not ready due to the Easy Setup Instructions. Fast flashing (about three seconds): Ink is low. Note z For information on how to install the Print Head and ink tanks, refer to an error. For details, see "An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD" on page 105. 16 Before...: The machine is ready to the way its lamp flashes. Ink Tank Lamps z You can check the status of each ink tank according to print. For details, see "Knowing When to a computer using a USB cable. For details, see "An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD" on page 105. Prepare a ...
... is not ready due to the Easy Setup Instructions. Fast flashing (about three seconds): Ink is low. Note z For information on how to install the Print Head and ink tanks, refer to an error. For details, see "An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD" on page 105. 16 Before...: The machine is ready to the way its lamp flashes. Ink Tank Lamps z You can check the status of each ink tank according to print. For details, see "Knowing When to a computer using a USB cable. For details, see "An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD" on page 105. Prepare a ...
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...is removed from the wall outlet with the lamps on the Operation Panel lit or blinking, the machine cannot protect its Print Heads and may be sure to check that the Print Head and ink tanks are off when the currently selected Mode Lamp (e.g. [COPY]) stops flashing and all the lamps on...COPY] flashes green for 5 minutes. The machine is Displayed on the LCD" on page 93. Chapter 1 Before Printing 19 Turning the Machine ON and OFF Turn on the machine before starting printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm that all Operation Panel lamps are set ...
...is removed from the wall outlet with the lamps on the Operation Panel lit or blinking, the machine cannot protect its Print Heads and may be sure to check that the Print Head and ink tanks are off when the currently selected Mode Lamp (e.g. [COPY]) stops flashing and all the lamps on...COPY] flashes green for 5 minutes. The machine is Displayed on the LCD" on page 93. Chapter 1 Before Printing 19 Turning the Machine ON and OFF Turn on the machine before starting printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm that all Operation Panel lamps are set ...
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.... 1 Set up the machine and make it is advisable to use the device battery, be aligned using the USB cable (for printing. If the Print Head alignment is turned off. (2) Connect the device to the machine using the controls of your device. (1) Ensure that the device is... not yet performed, execute automatic Print Head alignment, refer to "Aligning Print Head automatically" on page 99. 2 Turn on the model or brand of the digital device. Note When printing photos with the digital device connected to the machine, it ready for connection...
.... 1 Set up the machine and make it is advisable to use the device battery, be aligned using the USB cable (for printing. If the Print Head alignment is turned off. (2) Connect the device to the machine using the controls of your device. (1) Ensure that the device is... not yet performed, execute automatic Print Head alignment, refer to "Aligning Print Head automatically" on page 99. 2 Turn on the model or brand of the digital device. Note When printing photos with the digital device connected to the machine, it ready for connection...
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Save settings Saves the settings for LCD messages and the position of the Print Head. Read/write attribute Selects whether to allow data to be done. When is not operated for [ON/OFF] to their resolutions. Reset setting You ... the memory card dedicated drive, be sure to revert this setting to . Power save starts does not change the settings back to , card direct printing cannot be written onto memory cards from , , , or as the time until power save starts, the actual time until power save setting The LCD goes...
Save settings Saves the settings for LCD messages and the position of the Print Head. Read/write attribute Selects whether to allow data to be done. When is not operated for [ON/OFF] to their resolutions. Reset setting You ... the memory card dedicated drive, be sure to revert this setting to . Power save starts does not change the settings back to , card direct printing cannot be written onto memory cards from , , , or as the time until power save starts, the actual time until power save setting The LCD goes...
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...tank to dry out and the machine may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is reinstalled. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the Print Head Holder to the center. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it stops. Important If the Scanning Unit (... Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of its first use. Note z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of ink, replace it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the machine's capabilities. 1 Ensure that the machine...
...tank to dry out and the machine may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is reinstalled. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the Print Head Holder to the center. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it stops. Important If the Scanning Unit (... Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of its first use. Note z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of ink, replace it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the machine's capabilities. 1 Ensure that the machine...
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... regarding disposal of the ink tank and discard it is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab (A) and remove the ink tank. (B) (A) Caution Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B). Caution z Do not try to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 5 Prepare a replacement tank. (1) Remove the... tape (A) toward the arrow so that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (C). Note Be sure to manually move or stop the Print Head Holder. Remove only the ink tank.
... regarding disposal of the ink tank and discard it is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab (A) and remove the ink tank. (B) (A) Caution Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B). Caution z Do not try to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 5 Prepare a replacement tank. (1) Remove the... tape (A) toward the arrow so that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (C). Note Be sure to manually move or stop the Print Head Holder. Remove only the ink tank.
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z Ensure that the ink tank clicks into the Print Head. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to ... hands. Note Refer to the guide label (A) and insert the ink tank in step 5, as this step may cause the ink to print. (A) (D) (B) (C) (E) (F) (G) Important z Be sure to remove the clear film from being ejected properly. z Do not touch... Press on the mark on the removed protective cap may not be used unless all the ink tanks to enable printing. z Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may stain your clothes and hands. The machine...
z Ensure that the ink tank clicks into the Print Head. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to ... hands. Note Refer to the guide label (A) and insert the ink tank in step 5, as this step may cause the ink to print. (A) (D) (B) (C) (E) (F) (G) Important z Be sure to remove the clear film from being ejected properly. z Do not touch... Press on the mark on the removed protective cap may not be used unless all the ink tanks to enable printing. z Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may stain your clothes and hands. The machine...
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... it after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is protected by dried ink. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage. Note z If is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with [ON/OFF...the cap to press [ON/OFF] first. Note Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in color, or perform Print Head cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that the Inner Cover is open. 8 Slowly...
... it after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is protected by dried ink. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage. Note z If is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with [ON/OFF...the cap to press [ON/OFF] first. Note Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in color, or perform Print Head cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that the Inner Cover is open. 8 Slowly...
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... wrong position. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 98 Note If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Note Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; - Make sure... lamps light red. - When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing Print Head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 95...
... wrong position. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 98 Note If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Note Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; - Make sure... lamps light red. - When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing Print Head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 95...
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... selected item is incorrect. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 95 Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed. (3) Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles and to select , then press [OK]. See "Turning on the Machine...
... selected item is incorrect. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 95 Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed. (3) Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles and to select , then press [OK]. See "Turning on the Machine...
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... the waste ink absorber. The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select and press [OK] to restore the Print Head condition. See "Print Head Cleaning" on any of the printed patterns (1) Select and press [OK]. The machine starts the Print Head cleaning. Note that the Inner Cover is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to be absorbed in the nozzle check...
... the waste ink absorber. The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select and press [OK] to restore the Print Head condition. See "Print Head Cleaning" on any of the printed patterns (1) Select and press [OK]. The machine starts the Print Head cleaning. Note that the Inner Cover is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to be absorbed in the nozzle check...
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...not improve, then perform Deep cleaning. Note Ensure that the Print Head nozzles are clean. See "Turning on the Machine" on page 98. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep cleaning, which is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ...OK]. The confirmation screen is a more powerful process. The machine starts the Print Head deep cleaning. 98 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 19. 2 Perform deep cleaning of the Print Head. See "Performing Maintenance" on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [...
...not improve, then perform Deep cleaning. Note Ensure that the Print Head nozzles are clean. See "Turning on the Machine" on page 98. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep cleaning, which is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ...OK]. The confirmation screen is a more powerful process. The machine starts the Print Head deep cleaning. 98 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 19. 2 Perform deep cleaning of the Print Head. See "Performing Maintenance" on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [...
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... Maintenance 99 See "Performing Maintenance" on page 95. There are shifted after running the Print Head maintenance, align the Print Head. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Aligning Print Head automatically If the ruled lines are two ways to select and then press [OK]. First... pull out the extension. 3 Execute automatic Print Head alignment. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. If the automatic Print Head aligning does not work or if you wish, you can adjust the Print Head manually. When one specific color only does not print, see "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the...
... Maintenance 99 See "Performing Maintenance" on page 95. There are shifted after running the Print Head maintenance, align the Print Head. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Aligning Print Head automatically If the ruled lines are two ways to select and then press [OK]. First... pull out the extension. 3 Execute automatic Print Head alignment. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. If the automatic Print Head aligning does not work or if you wish, you can adjust the Print Head manually. When one specific color only does not print, see "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the...
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... on the Platen Glass. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. When Automatic Print Head Aligning Cannot Be Executed Correctly z When automatic Print Head aligning cannot be executed correctly, the message "Auto head align has failed." is easily damaged, so wipe it gently. 100 Routine Maintenance... of the Document Cover (white area) (B) with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth moistened with diluted mild detergent (for cleaning. A pattern is printed and the Print Head is automatically aligned. or Letter-sized plain paper in black and blue.
... on the Platen Glass. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. When Automatic Print Head Aligning Cannot Be Executed Correctly z When automatic Print Head aligning cannot be executed correctly, the message "Auto head align has failed." is easily damaged, so wipe it gently. 100 Routine Maintenance... of the Document Cover (white area) (B) with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth moistened with diluted mild detergent (for cleaning. A pattern is printed and the Print Head is automatically aligned. or Letter-sized plain paper in black and blue.
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..."Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 88. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 88. 106 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Canon recommends to install the Print Head. Install the appropriate ink tank. Follow the directions given in the appropriate positions. Inner cover is installed. Some ink tanks ... Action Ink has run out (The lamp on page 88. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Replace the empty ink tank immediately after the printing. Print head is not installed./The type of the following color is open or close it . Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely ...
..."Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 88. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 88. 106 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Canon recommends to install the Print Head. Install the appropriate ink tank. Follow the directions given in the appropriate positions. Inner cover is installed. Some ink tanks ... Action Ink has run out (The lamp on page 88. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Replace the empty ink tank immediately after the printing. Print head is not installed./The type of the following color is open or close it . Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely ...