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...a Compliant Device 63 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Device 63 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 65 Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera 67 5 Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device 70 Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout... Replace Ink Tank 89 Replacing Ink Tanks 90 Keeping the Best Printing Results 93 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 94 Cleaning Your Machine 100 11 Troubleshooting 104 An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD 105 Cannot See the Display ...
...a Compliant Device 63 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Device 63 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 65 Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera 67 5 Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device 70 Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout... Replace Ink Tank 89 Replacing Ink Tanks 90 Keeping the Best Printing Results 93 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 94 Cleaning Your Machine 100 11 Troubleshooting 104 An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD 105 Cannot See the Display ...
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...This may result in the cord may cause insulation failure and fire. If further servicing is placed at the power supply and contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Do not place heavy objects on the machine's label or a fire, electrical shock, or malfunction may prevent the machine... from the power outlet before cleaning the machine. Knots in injury or damage the machine. 6 Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Never ...
...This may result in the cord may cause insulation failure and fire. If further servicing is placed at the power supply and contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Do not place heavy objects on the machine's label or a fire, electrical shock, or malfunction may prevent the machine... from the power outlet before cleaning the machine. Knots in injury or damage the machine. 6 Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Never ...
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... the paper you can select 4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4 mm), 5" x 7" (127 x 177.8 mm), 8.5" x 11" (LETTER), or A4 for scanning. z If the filled circles on page 100. See "Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover" on the Photo Index Sheet are not dark enough, the machine may not read the settings. Note z When printing...
... the paper you can select 4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4 mm), 5" x 7" (127 x 177.8 mm), 8.5" x 11" (LETTER), or A4 for scanning. z If the filled circles on page 100. See "Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover" on the Photo Index Sheet are not dark enough, the machine may not read the settings. Note z When printing...
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...it is reinstalled. 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 is specified. This will cause the ink tank to dry out ...Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the Print Head Holder to open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the center. Color ink is consumed in the open the Paper Output Tray. (1) Press the Open Button to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. 90 Routine Maintenance...
...it is reinstalled. 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 is specified. This will cause the ink tank to dry out ...Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the Print Head Holder to open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the center. Color ink is consumed in the open the Paper Output Tray. (1) Press the Open Button to the center. 3 Open the Inner Cover. 90 Routine Maintenance...
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... stained with [ON/OFF]. When not using the machine for a long time When not using both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of time, the Print Head nozzles become blocked by the cap to prevent the ink from drying.... Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using the machine for high-precision printing. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 93 z When...
... stained with [ON/OFF]. When not using the machine for a long time When not using both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of time, the Print Head nozzles become blocked by the cap to prevent the ink from drying.... Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using the machine for high-precision printing. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 93 z When...
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See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 98 Note If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), and make sure all the ink tank lamps are lit. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover...tanks click into place and then their lamps light red. - Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 97 If the problem remains after running low. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the wrong position. See "Replacing Ink Tanks...
See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 98 Note If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), and make sure all the ink tank lamps are lit. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover...tanks click into place and then their lamps light red. - Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 97 If the problem remains after running low. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the wrong position. See "Replacing Ink Tanks...
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Perform cleaning if necessary. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is printed. (3) 4 Examine the pattern and take the ...
Perform cleaning if necessary. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is printed. (3) 4 Examine the pattern and take the ...
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... when necessary. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 97 See "Performing Maintenance" on page 97. (2) Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. Note that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Press [ON/OFF] ... and then press [OK]. See "Turning on the Machine" on any of the printed patterns (1) Select and press [OK]. The machine starts the Print Head cleaning. This unclogs the nozzles to be absorbed in the nozzle check pattern. (1) z When a white stripe exists on page 19...
... when necessary. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 97 See "Performing Maintenance" on page 97. (2) Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. Note that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Press [ON/OFF] ... and then press [OK]. See "Turning on the Machine" on any of the printed patterns (1) Select and press [OK]. The machine starts the Print Head cleaning. This unclogs the nozzles to be absorbed in the nozzle check pattern. (1) z When a white stripe exists on page 19...
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... Print Head. See "Performing Maintenance" 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. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select and then press...more powerful process. (3) Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Note Ensure that the Print Head nozzles are clean. The machine starts the Print Head deep cleaning. 98 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 This takes about 40 seconds. 3 Check the status ...
... Print Head. See "Performing Maintenance" 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. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select and then press...more powerful process. (3) Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Note Ensure that the Print Head nozzles are clean. The machine starts the Print Head deep cleaning. 98 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 This takes about 40 seconds. 3 Check the status ...
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... damaged. Load paper in the ink tank. Note Select to select and then press [OK]. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Aligning Print Head automatically If the ruled lines are clean. See "Performing Maintenance" on the machine. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 108. See...problem remains, make sure that the Print Head nozzles are shifted after running the Print Head maintenance, align the Print Head. When one specific color only does not print, see "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 19. 2 Press the Open button to align the Print Head, automatic ...
... damaged. Load paper in the ink tank. Note Select to select and then press [OK]. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Aligning Print Head automatically If the ruled lines are clean. See "Performing Maintenance" on the machine. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 108. See...problem remains, make sure that the Print Head nozzles are shifted after running the Print Head maintenance, align the Print Head. When one specific color only does not print, see "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 19. 2 Press the Open button to align the Print Head, automatic ...
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...is printed and the Print Head is easily damaged, so wipe it gently. 100 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Cleaning Your Machine This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for cleaning. Paper tissue powders or fine threads may remain inside the machine and cause problems such as thinners, benzene..., acetone, or any residue, especially on the Platen Glass. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of A4- (2) (3) Load two sheets of the Document...
...is printed and the Print Head is easily damaged, so wipe it gently. 100 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 Cleaning Your Machine This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for cleaning. Paper tissue powders or fine threads may remain inside the machine and cause problems such as thinners, benzene..., acetone, or any residue, especially on the Platen Glass. these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of A4- (2) (3) Load two sheets of the Document...
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... Cassette. The confirmation screen is closed. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to clean. 3 Clean the paper feed rollers. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. Note Ensure that the Inner Cover is displayed. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 101 (B) (A) ...; Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe ink off the protrusions using a swab or the like. Cleaning the Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly...
... Cassette. The confirmation screen is closed. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to clean. 3 Clean the paper feed rollers. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. Note Ensure that the Inner Cover is displayed. Chapter 10 Routine Maintenance 101 (B) (A) ...; Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe ink off the protrusions using a swab or the like. Cleaning the Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly...
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...closed. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on page 19. 2 Press the Open button to the front. 102 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 If there are cleaned. (3) 4 Repeat step 3 twice. 5 Press the Open button to open side to open the Paper Output Tray, and pull out the extension. 3 ...the interior of A4- The paper feed rollers are no signs of improvement after performing three times, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Cleaning the Interior of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) This section describes how to select , then press [OK]. See "Turning on the Machine" on the...
...closed. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on page 19. 2 Press the Open button to the front. 102 Routine Maintenance Chapter 10 If there are cleaned. (3) 4 Repeat step 3 twice. 5 Press the Open button to open side to open the Paper Output Tray, and pull out the extension. 3 ...the interior of A4- The paper feed rollers are no signs of improvement after performing three times, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Cleaning the Interior of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) This section describes how to select , then press [OK]. See "Turning on the Machine" on the...
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...is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. If the printed paper is automatically fed in and then out of the machine. See "Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine" on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to print the pattern. If the problem remains after performing... inside the machine may be fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder to select , then press [OK]. Clean them up. 4 Perform bottom plate cleaning. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. The sheet of the machine again. See "Performing Maintenance" on page 101. (3) Important z Even if the Cassette is selected ...
...is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. If the printed paper is automatically fed in and then out of the machine. See "Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine" on page 94. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to print the pattern. If the problem remains after performing... inside the machine may be fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder to select , then press [OK]. Clean them up. 4 Perform bottom plate cleaning. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. The sheet of the machine again. See "Performing Maintenance" on page 101. (3) Important z Even if the Cassette is selected ...
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...the ink tanks are not installed in the appropriate positions. Inner cover is empty. The following color is off ). See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 88. 106 Troubleshooting Chapter 11...when starting normal printing, close the cover. U041 The ink has run out. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Some ink tanks are installed in place. If printing is open .... Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, printing cannot be recognized. Ink used for cleaning is off ). Replace the ink tank and close it . U150 z Ink tank errors have...
...the ink tanks are not installed in the appropriate positions. Inner cover is empty. The following color is off ). See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 88. 106 Troubleshooting Chapter 11...when starting normal printing, close the cover. U041 The ink has run out. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Some ink tanks are installed in place. If printing is open .... Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, printing cannot be recognized. Ink used for cleaning is off ). Replace the ink tank and close it . U150 z Ink tank errors have...
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...properly. The paper source is not configured Make sure that the paper source in which the paper is loaded is uneven. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the machine. 110 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 There is closed. The Paper Output Tray is some foreign matter in Macintosh. 1. See "...red. Print the nozzle check pattern to [High] in Windows, or [Fine] in the Check and remove any foreign matter. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 99. z If straight lines are shifted. Be sure to set properly. On the [Main] tab, click [High] for higher print quality...
...properly. The paper source is not configured Make sure that the paper source in which the paper is loaded is uneven. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the machine. 110 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 There is closed. The Paper Output Tray is some foreign matter in Macintosh. 1. See "...red. Print the nozzle check pattern to [High] in Windows, or [Fine] in the Check and remove any foreign matter. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 99. z If straight lines are shifted. Be sure to set properly. On the [Main] tab, click [High] for higher print quality...
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...document is not suitable for the document. See "Copying" on page 100. 112 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 The Platen Glass or inner side of the Clean the Platen Glass or inner side of the print data. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, if the size of the data is too ... the [Reduce spool data size] check box, and click [OK]. Set the image quality suitable for the document. document from the popup menu. 2. See "Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover" on page 39. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click [Print Area Setup] in the printer driver. should be...
...document is not suitable for the document. See "Copying" on page 100. 112 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 The Platen Glass or inner side of the Clean the Platen Glass or inner side of the print data. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, if the size of the data is too ... the [Reduce spool data size] check box, and click [OK]. Set the image quality suitable for the document. document from the popup menu. 2. See "Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover" on page 39. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click [Print Area Setup] in the printer driver. should be...
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... on the Machine" on the machine, then remove any paper from the and press [OK]. 6. Press the Open Button to select on the Bottom plate cleaning confrimation screen and then press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to turn on page 19. 2. Use [ ] or [ ] to open the Paper Output Tray, and ...pull out the extension. 3. Chapter 11 Important Before cleaning, be sure to select from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. Back of Paper is Smudged/Paper Does Not Feed Properly/Printed Surface is Scratched...
... on the Machine" on the machine, then remove any paper from the and press [OK]. 6. Press the Open Button to select on the Bottom plate cleaning confrimation screen and then press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to turn on page 19. 2. Use [ ] or [ ] to open the Paper Output Tray, and ...pull out the extension. 3. Chapter 11 Important Before cleaning, be sure to select from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. Back of Paper is Smudged/Paper Does Not Feed Properly/Printed Surface is Scratched...
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... top and bottom edges of the paper when using is dirty. Load three or more sheets of improvement after performing three times, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Use [ ] or [ ] to turn on the machine, then remove any paper from the and press [OK]. 4. ...the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. 7. Use [Feed Switch] to select the paper source to the Printer Driver Guide. 114 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Refer to clean. 3. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers consumes them, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1. z Check to select on is used. Use [ ] or [ ...
... top and bottom edges of the paper when using is dirty. Load three or more sheets of improvement after performing three times, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Use [ ] or [ ] to turn on the machine, then remove any paper from the and press [OK]. 4. ...the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. 7. Use [Feed Switch] to select the paper source to the Printer Driver Guide. 114 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Refer to clean. 3. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers consumes them, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1. z Check to select on is used. Use [ ] or [ ...
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...continue printing with the refilled ink tank installed, press and hold the ink used during Print Head cleaning, for any machine malfunction or damage caused by selecting "Continue"*1 on the display on different ...full This error message indicates that ink in the display on your camera to contact the Canon Customer Care Center as early as possible. Then printing can continue printing by refilled ink ... of each lamp and take the appropriate action to replace a particular part of the same color are flashing, check how fast they flash. If the Print Head has already been installed, ...
...continue printing with the refilled ink tank installed, press and hold the ink used during Print Head cleaning, for any machine malfunction or damage caused by selecting "Continue"*1 on the display on different ...full This error message indicates that ink in the display on your camera to contact the Canon Customer Care Center as early as possible. Then printing can continue printing by refilled ink ... of each lamp and take the appropriate action to replace a particular part of the same color are flashing, check how fast they flash. If the Print Head has already been installed, ...