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...Corporation. The steps described in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your application. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. z "Windows Vista" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. ...OS X v.10.4.x. and other countries. z "xD-Picture Card" is a trademark of your Canon PIXMA MP520 series Photo All-In-One. z "MultiMediaCard" is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 z "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick PRO", "Memory Stick Duo...
...Corporation. The steps described in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your application. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. z "Windows Vista" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. ...OS X v.10.4.x. and other countries. z "xD-Picture Card" is a trademark of your Canon PIXMA MP520 series Photo All-In-One. z "MultiMediaCard" is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 z "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick PRO", "Memory Stick Duo...
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... from a PictBridge Compliant Device 37 About PictBridge Print Settings 39 Routine Maintenance 43 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 50 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 51 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........52 Print... ........ 72 Print Results Not Satisfactory 73 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 77 Printing Does Not Start 77 Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 79 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 79 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver...
... from a PictBridge Compliant Device 37 About PictBridge Print Settings 39 Routine Maintenance 43 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 50 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 51 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........52 Print... ........ 72 Print Results Not Satisfactory 73 The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying 77 Printing Does Not Start 77 Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 79 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 79 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver...
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... displayed and which Function button you press. (1) Left Function button When you press the left Function button on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. (2) Right Function button When you press the right Function button on screens other than the HOME screen, an operation... on -screen manual. Easy photo reprint: You can copy in the User's Guide on page 30. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 50, "Cleaning Your Machine" on page 59, or "Changing the Machine Settings" in various layouts. See "Photo Printing from ...
... displayed and which Function button you press. (1) Left Function button When you press the left Function button on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. (2) Right Function button When you press the right Function button on screens other than the HOME screen, an operation... on -screen manual. Easy photo reprint: You can copy in the User's Guide on page 30. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 50, "Cleaning Your Machine" on page 59, or "Changing the Machine Settings" in various layouts. See "Photo Printing from ...
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... Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the NAVI screen. z The Print Head and ink tanks are using the machine connected to a computer, turn on page 68. 2 If you are installed. z The MP Drivers are using the machine connected to...
... Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the NAVI screen. z The Print Head and ink tanks are using the machine connected to a computer, turn on page 68. 2 If you are installed. z The MP Drivers are using the machine connected to...
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... cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to be copied/scanned facing down on the Platen Glass. Important z Do not place any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry before loading it on the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the...
... cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to be copied/scanned facing down on the Platen Glass. Important z Do not place any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry before loading it on the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the...
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...load one another causing them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fed in the User's Guide on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of paper. z Media Types You Cannot... to sticker paper, be sure to "Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)" in "Photo Printing from your mobile phone to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to avoid blurs and discoloration. *7 When printing photos saved on...
...load one another causing them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fed in the User's Guide on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of paper. z Media Types You Cannot... to sticker paper, be sure to "Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)" in "Photo Printing from your mobile phone to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to avoid blurs and discoloration. *7 When printing photos saved on...
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... Information You can confirm the status of the error. Replacing the ink tank is low. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the compatible ink tanks, refer to handle it. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD...
... Information You can confirm the status of the error. Replacing the ink tank is low. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the compatible ink tanks, refer to handle it. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD...
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... message may be displayed on the LCD. If it is on the Print Head Holder. Check the error message displayed on the LCD during printing. z Ink lamp is empty. Ensure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the machine to confirm how the... one. If the position is inserted in the correct position as directed by the ink lamps. Replace it is enough ink remaining to have a new ink tank available. Press the mark on page 68 and take appropriate action. (B) (B) Empty ink tank. If the lamps are still off The tank is not set and there...
... message may be displayed on the LCD. If it is on the Print Head Holder. Check the error message displayed on the LCD during printing. z Ink lamp is empty. Ensure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the machine to confirm how the... one. If the position is inserted in the correct position as directed by the ink lamps. Replace it is enough ink remaining to have a new ink tank available. Press the mark on page 68 and take appropriate action. (B) (B) Empty ink tank. If the lamps are still off The tank is not set and there...
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... at a time. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is specified. Note z Do not remove more than one ink tank. z Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is left open for more than ...the machine's performance. Do not leave the machine with new ones. Color ink is also consumed in the rounded indent of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Discard empty ink tanks according to clog. remove only the ink tank. Inserting partially used ink tanks may not operate properly when it out in the open it...
... at a time. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is specified. Note z Do not remove more than one ink tank. z Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is left open for more than ...the machine's performance. Do not leave the machine with new ones. Color ink is also consumed in the rounded indent of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Discard empty ink tanks according to clog. remove only the ink tank. Inserting partially used ink tanks may not operate properly when it out in the open it...
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...it . z Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it is removed. z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is blocked with ink on the removed protective cap. 46 Routine Maintenance Discard it according to stain your fingers. Doing so can cause the machine... to malfunction or become unable to print. (F) z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the direction of the arrow to peel off the protective film. (3) Remove the film (C) completely. hands. If the air hole is removed...
...it . z Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it is removed. z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is blocked with ink on the removed protective cap. 46 Routine Maintenance Discard it according to stain your fingers. Doing so can cause the machine... to malfunction or become unable to print. (F) z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the direction of the arrow to peel off the protective film. (3) Remove the film (C) completely. hands. If the air hole is removed...
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...Scanning Unit Support back to print. The machine cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of the tank ...matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the...
...Scanning Unit Support back to print. The machine cannot be used unless all the ink tanks to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of the tank ...matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the...
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Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. Caution When you start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises. 48 Routine Maintenance z When you set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.
Do not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. Caution When you start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises. 48 Routine Maintenance z When you set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.
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...the Machine Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to turn off the machine. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone ...in the following . Numerous nozzles are not using a power outlet strip, you remove the power cord or switch off instead. Note z Ink may blur depending on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Machine for ...
...the Machine Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to turn off the machine. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone ...in the following . Numerous nozzles are not using a power outlet strip, you remove the power cord or switch off instead. Note z Ink may blur depending on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Machine for ...
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...and take the appropriate action. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are probably clogged. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 55. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on... print quality. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. If lines are not satisfactory, performing...
...and take the appropriate action. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are probably clogged. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 55. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on... print quality. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. If lines are not satisfactory, performing...
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... Settings screen is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on page 52.
... Settings screen is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on page 52.
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 43. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) Check if lines in this pattern are missing. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) Lines are missing (2) Check if there are white streaks in this pattern. (C) (D) (C) Good (D) White streaks present 52 Routine Maintenance Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Replace the relevant ink tank.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 43. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) Check if lines in this pattern are missing. (A) (B) (A) Good (B) Lines are missing (2) Check if there are white streaks in this pattern. (C) (D) (C) Good (D) White streaks present 52 Routine Maintenance Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Replace the relevant ink tank.
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... and restores the print head condition. This takes about 40 seconds. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1)... are missing or if white streaks appear in the Rear Tray or Front Tray. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Print Head Cleaning starts. Note that the machine is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and...
... and restores the print head condition. This takes about 40 seconds. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1)... are missing or if white streaks appear in the Rear Tray or Front Tray. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Print Head Cleaning starts. Note that the machine is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and...
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... Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that the machine is turned on page 43. (2) If the problem is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press ... and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that color. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Contact your Canon service representative. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 51.
... Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that the machine is turned on page 43. (2) If the problem is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press ... and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that color. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Contact your Canon service representative. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 51.
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... Machine" on page 66. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to instructions. The Settings screen is selected as it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If it feeds through the machine. 5 Perform bottom plate cleaning.
... Machine" on page 66. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to instructions. The Settings screen is selected as it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If it feeds through the machine. 5 Perform bottom plate cleaning.
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Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine. 66 Routine Maintenance Caution Be sure to turn off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine. 66 Routine Maintenance Caution Be sure to turn off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.