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... 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 Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error...
... 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 Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error...
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...(1) (2) Before Using the Machine 3 Scan: You can copy in the User's Guide on-screen manual. See "Printing from Printed Photo" on page 31. 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 ...: Copy: You can save the scanned data to a connected computer using the Photo Index Sheet. See "Scanning Images" on page 21. See "Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet" on page 23. Operation of Other Buttons z Function Buttons Two Function buttons enable you press them ....
...(1) (2) Before Using the Machine 3 Scan: You can copy in the User's Guide on-screen manual. See "Printing from Printed Photo" on page 31. 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 ...: Copy: You can save the scanned data to a connected computer using the Photo Index Sheet. See "Scanning Images" on page 21. See "Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet" on page 23. Operation of Other Buttons z Function Buttons Two Function buttons enable you press them ....
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...work flow is connected to use or how to a computer, confirm also the following . z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the NAVI screen. The Power lamp flashes and ... connected to refill paper, you would like to your computer. 4 Before Using the Machine z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu When you do not know how to use the print function for the frequent use , then press the OK button. The NAVI screen is displayed on the LCD...
...work flow is connected to use or how to a computer, confirm also the following . z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the NAVI screen. The Power lamp flashes and ... connected to refill paper, you would like to your computer. 4 Before Using the Machine z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu When you do not know how to use the print function for the frequent use , then press the OK button. The NAVI screen is displayed on the LCD...
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See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the Platen Glass for about five minutes*. * You cannot change the wait time before the LCD ... wall outlet with the Power lamp still lit or flashing green, the machine may become unable to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except for the ON/OFF button. When the Power lamp stops flashing, the machine is in Screen-... load the original document on the Platen Glass. Original Document Requirements The original documents you want to print. Note When you load on page 49. If the power plug is not lit.
See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the Platen Glass for about five minutes*. * You cannot change the wait time before the LCD ... wall outlet with the Power lamp still lit or flashing green, the machine may become unable to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except for the ON/OFF button. When the Power lamp stops flashing, the machine is in Screen-... load the original document on the Platen Glass. Original Document Requirements The original documents you want to print. Note When you load on page 49. If the power plug is not lit.
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... on the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the Platen Glass. (1) Lift the Document Cover. (1) Note If the Document Cover comes off, see "Photo Printing from Printed Photo" on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg. z Do not press or put weight on page 31. Align the upper left corner of...
... on the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the Platen Glass. (1) Lift the Document Cover. (1) Note If the Document Cover comes off, see "Photo Printing from Printed Photo" on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg. z Do not press or put weight on page 31. Align the upper left corner of...
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... source settings, load paper in the Rear Tray. Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to load printing paper in the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to ensure optimal print quality. z Photo Quality Media z Glossy Photo Paper z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss... z Matte Photo Paper z Photo Stickers z Media Suited for the first time At purchase, the machine is set to feed from the Rear Tray. Note When printing for Business Documents z High Resolution Paper Before Using the Machine 7
... source settings, load paper in the Rear Tray. Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to load printing paper in the Rear Tray and the Front Tray. Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to ensure optimal print quality. z Photo Quality Media z Glossy Photo Paper z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss... z Matte Photo Paper z Photo Stickers z Media Suited for the first time At purchase, the machine is set to feed from the Rear Tray. Note When printing for Business Documents z High Resolution Paper Before Using the Machine 7
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...is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that you load at a time to around half. *3 Available only when printing from a Wireless Communication Device" of paper with pressure stickers z Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive z Any type of the User's ...page size and media type when printing photos saved on -screen manual. When copying printed photos onto sticker paper, be fed properly. Important z Put unused paper back into the package, and store them not to be sure to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than...
...is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that you load at a time to around half. *3 Available only when printing from a Wireless Communication Device" of paper with pressure stickers z Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive z Any type of the User's ...page size and media type when printing photos saved on -screen manual. When copying printed photos onto sticker paper, be fed properly. Important z Put unused paper back into the package, and store them not to be sure to sticker paper, select Stickers for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than...
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When using them. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 8. For details on printer driver settings, refer to load printing paper; For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Machine the Rear Tray (A), found at the top ...paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 13. (A) (B) Here are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to the PC Printing Guide on page 13. Hints for handling these paper sources according to how you are not loadable in the Front Tray. Note z Some types and...
When using them. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 8. For details on printer driver settings, refer to load printing paper; For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Machine the Rear Tray (A), found at the top ...paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 13. (A) (B) Here are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to the PC Printing Guide on page 13. Hints for handling these paper sources according to how you are not loadable in the Front Tray. Note z Some types and...
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... various types and sizes, including photo paper (B) Front Tray: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper Before Using the Machine 11 If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as plain paper, you can load photo paper in the Rear Tray and plain paper in the Front Tray.
... various types and sizes, including photo paper (B) Front Tray: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper Before Using the Machine 11 If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as plain paper, you can load photo paper in the Rear Tray and plain paper in the Front Tray.
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..., the Paper Feed Switch on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit. (A) (B) (C) (A) Rear Tray lamp (B) Front Tray lamp (C) Paper Feed Switch Important ...When Printing from Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. For details on the machine will ...
..., the Paper Feed Switch on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit. (A) (B) (C) (A) Rear Tray lamp (B) Front Tray lamp (C) Paper Feed Switch Important ...When Printing from Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. For details on the machine will ...
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... a level surface. - When printing on page 7. Paper size: - Non-standard sizes for the Rear Tray: 2.13 x 3.39 inches to 8.5 x 23 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper) Loading Paper in ...into the package, and keep it on Plain Paper z You can cause the paper to be jammed. (A) (B) Note z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. - Note z Align the edges of sheets from the Rear Tray, put them in portrait...
... a level surface. - When printing on page 7. Paper size: - Non-standard sizes for the Rear Tray: 2.13 x 3.39 inches to 8.5 x 23 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper) Loading Paper in ...into the package, and keep it on Plain Paper z You can cause the paper to be jammed. (A) (B) Note z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. - Note z Align the edges of sheets from the Rear Tray, put them in portrait...
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...see "Setting Items" on settings in the printer driver. For details on page 21 and page 26. Put your finger in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on the top of the Front Tray and open it gently. (3) Extend the Output Paper Support. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch .... 14 Before Using the Machine Important z Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (B). Put your finger in the indent on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support. (1) (3) (2) (B) (A) (4) (1) (2) Note Make sure ...
...see "Setting Items" on settings in the printer driver. For details on page 21 and page 26. Put your finger in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on the top of the Front Tray and open it gently. (3) Extend the Output Paper Support. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch .... 14 Before Using the Machine Important z Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (B). Put your finger in the indent on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support. (1) (3) (2) (B) (A) (4) (1) (2) Note Make sure ...
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See "Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. Put your finger in the indent on page 13. 2 Prepare to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. (2) (1) (3) Before Using the Machine 15 on the top of the paper before loading it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper Support. (3) Press ... Front Tray. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Tray. Note You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the Front Tray. 1 Flatten the four corners of (A) the Front Tray and open it ." Loading Paper in the...
See "Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. Put your finger in the indent on page 13. 2 Prepare to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. (2) (1) (3) Before Using the Machine 15 on the top of the paper before loading it gently. (2) Extend the Output Paper Support. (3) Press ... Front Tray. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Tray. Note You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the Front Tray. 1 Flatten the four corners of (A) the Front Tray and open it ." Loading Paper in the...
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3 Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN. (1) (A) (2) (4) (3) (1) Load the paper in the Front Tray, refer to the illustration below and make sure not to the far side. (2) Align the ...paper stack against the left side of the loaded paper stack. Note When loading paper in the Front Tray with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to load paper with the Paper Size Mark. (4) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right...
3 Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN. (1) (A) (2) (4) (3) (1) Load the paper in the Front Tray, refer to the illustration below and make sure not to the far side. (2) Align the ...paper stack against the left side of the loaded paper stack. Note When loading paper in the Front Tray with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to load paper with the Paper Size Mark. (4) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right...
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...mode. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. z When using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media ... Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. Before Using the Machine 17 For details, refer to the loaded paper. Note z When performing copy direct printing without using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer...
...mode. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. z When using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media ... Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. Before Using the Machine 17 For details, refer to the loaded paper. Note z When performing copy direct printing without using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer...
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...-sized envelope. Envelopes with double flaps (or sticker flaps) - Env. #10 in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are printed. Envelopes whose gummed flaps are using. z Press down on all four corners and edges of an envelope is curled, flatten it. Important z You... envelopes. Press the envelope flat, working from the computer to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. z Do not use a pen to print on -screen manual. Loading Envelopes in the wrong direction. Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface - If you are already moistened and ...
...-sized envelope. Envelopes with double flaps (or sticker flaps) - Env. #10 in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are printed. Envelopes whose gummed flaps are using. z Press down on all four corners and edges of an envelope is curled, flatten it. Important z You... envelopes. Press the envelope flat, working from the computer to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. z Do not use a pen to print on -screen manual. Loading Envelopes in the wrong direction. Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface - If you are already moistened and ...
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...in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Note Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. or Comm. Env. #10 in the Rear Tray. (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the Cover Guide on the left side of the Paper... Support. In Windows, select DL Env. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the right side of the envelope. Important Be sure to...
...in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Note Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. or Comm. Env. #10 in the Rear Tray. (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the Cover Guide on the left side of the Paper... Support. In Windows, select DL Env. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the right side of the envelope. Important Be sure to...
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... stack. (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and ...(4) Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper. (3) Note z When performing copy direct printing without using the machine connected to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with...
... stack. (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and ...(4) Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper. (3) Note z When performing copy direct printing without using the machine connected to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with...
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Copying 21 Note You can also press the Color or Black button instead of the page size, media type, etc. z The settings of the OK button. 3 Load paper. are saved in each mode. See "Loading Printing Paper" on page 7. 4 Load the original on page 5. 5 Specify copy settings. ...change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. (2) Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies. (1) 6 Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying. (2) Setting Items (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Note z Page size and media type ...
Copying 21 Note You can also press the Color or Black button instead of the page size, media type, etc. z The settings of the OK button. 3 Load paper. are saved in each mode. See "Loading Printing Paper" on page 7. 4 Load the original on page 5. 5 Specify copy settings. ...change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. (2) Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies. (1) 6 Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying. (2) Setting Items (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Note z Page size and media type ...
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...details, refer to Plain paper and the quality is selected as expected, select Standard or High (quality-priority) and try copying again. Before printing, confirm that the location where you used Fast (speed-priority) with media type set to "Using Useful Copy Functions" in the User's ...Media type Select the media type of black or white. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays instead of the loaded paper. (5) Print quality Adjust print quality according to copy in the User's Guide on -1 copy Image repeat Frame erase Trimming Masking 22 Copying For details, refer to "Reducing...
...details, refer to Plain paper and the quality is selected as expected, select Standard or High (quality-priority) and try copying again. Before printing, confirm that the location where you used Fast (speed-priority) with media type set to "Using Useful Copy Functions" in the User's ...Media type Select the media type of black or white. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays instead of the loaded paper. (5) Print quality Adjust print quality according to copy in the User's Guide on -1 copy Image repeat Frame erase Trimming Masking 22 Copying For details, refer to "Reducing...