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Serial Number (located on the CD-ROM Purchase Date Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to three full years of ... support representatives, specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to start is our helpful tech support web site. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is available at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. For more information and updated program ...
Serial Number (located on the CD-ROM Purchase Date Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to three full years of ... support representatives, specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to start is our helpful tech support web site. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is available at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. For more information and updated program ...
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...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 Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning...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 .......... 80 Paper Jams 81 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 83 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Cannot Print...
...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 Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning...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 .......... 80 Paper Jams 81 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 83 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Cannot Print...
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.... Turning on the Machine Before turning on page 68. 2 If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following . z The MP Drivers are installed. z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu When you do not know how to use the print function for the frequent use...
.... Turning on the Machine Before turning on page 68. 2 If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following . z The MP Drivers are installed. z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu When you do not know how to use the print function for the frequent use...
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... Purchase paper by Model Number. T-Shirt Transfers Photo Plus Photo Glossy Paper Plus Glossy *1 Paper with the paper for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. You may not be able to the instruction manual supplied with a Model Number is not ...Plus Double Sided*3, *4 T-Shirt Transfers*3 Photo Stickers*7 TR-301 1 sheet PS-101 1 sheet Paper Output Tray Load Limit Media Type Machine Setting Printer Driver Setting 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 1 envelope - Photo Paper Plus Double Sided - Envelope 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 50 sheets - *6 ...
... Purchase paper by Model Number. T-Shirt Transfers Photo Plus Photo Glossy Paper Plus Glossy *1 Paper with the paper for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. You may not be able to the instruction manual supplied with a Model Number is not ...Plus Double Sided*3, *4 T-Shirt Transfers*3 Photo Stickers*7 TR-301 1 sheet PS-101 1 sheet Paper Output Tray Load Limit Media Type Machine Setting Printer Driver Setting 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 1 envelope - Photo Paper Plus Double Sided - Envelope 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 50 sheets - *6 ...
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..., or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray and require the use of paper, load it in the Front Tray. For details on printer driver settings, refer to load printing paper; For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 13. Note You cannot load paper other type of... are using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. Note z Some types and sizes of the machine. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 13. (A) (B) Here are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to the...
..., or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray and require the use of paper, load it in the Front Tray. For details on printer driver settings, refer to load printing paper; For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 13. Note You cannot load paper other type of... are using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. Note z Some types and sizes of the machine. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 13. (A) (B) Here are some hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to the...
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... (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. See "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on paper source selection using the printer... driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and...
... (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. See "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on paper source selection using the printer... driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and...
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... the Rear Tray with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the left side of the paper stack. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on the right side of the Paper Support. (1) (3) (2) (B) (A) (4) (1) (2) Note Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp (A) lights. For details, refer ...of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. 2 Prepare to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the ...
... the Rear Tray with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the left side of the paper stack. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on the right side of the Paper Support. (1) (3) (2) (B) (A) (4) (1) (2) Note Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp (A) lights. For details, refer ...of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. 2 Prepare to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the ...
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... finger in the indent on -screen manual. (2) (1) (3) Before Using the Machine 15 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 the paper before loading it." You cannot load any other paper... four corners of the paper before loading it. Loading Paper in the Front Tray You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.
... finger in the indent on -screen manual. (2) (1) (3) Before Using the Machine 15 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 the paper before loading it." You cannot load any other paper... four corners of the paper before loading it. Loading Paper in the Front Tray You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.
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For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 21 and page 26. For details, refer to the loaded paper. z When ...the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each mode. For details on settings in the printer driver. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 34. Before Using the Machine 17 Note z When performing...Media type in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 21 and page 26. For details, refer to the loaded paper. z When ...the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each mode. For details on settings in the printer driver. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 34. Before Using the Machine 17 Note z When performing...Media type in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
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... flaps) - z In Windows®, print guidance will be displayed when envelopes are using. If you are printed. Important z The envelopes may jam in the printer driver according to "Printing Envelopes" in the opposite direction. z If the leading edge of an envelope is curled, flatten it. Env. #10-sized envelope. Envelopes with...
... flaps) - z In Windows®, print guidance will be displayed when envelopes are using. If you are printed. Important z The envelopes may jam in the printer driver according to "Printing Envelopes" in the opposite direction. z If the leading edge of an envelope is curled, flatten it. Env. #10-sized envelope. Envelopes with...
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.... (3) (4) (2) Load the envelope against the left . Note Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. or Comm. 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 page 34. Up... in the wrong direction. Before Using the Machine 19 Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the Rear Tray. (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against...
.... (3) (4) (2) Load the envelope against the left . Note Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. or Comm. 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 page 34. Up... in the wrong direction. Before Using the Machine 19 Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the Rear Tray. (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against...
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... the Cover Guide (the right side of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the print side facing UP. For details on printer... driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded... page 21 and page 26. z When using a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support) with the printer driver.
... the Cover Guide (the right side of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the print side facing UP. For details on printer... driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. For details, refer to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded... page 21 and page 26. z When using a computer, select the size and type of the Paper Support) with the printer driver.
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... quality. See "Turning the Machine On and Off" on page 4 and "Loading Printing Paper" on -screen manual. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on page 7. 2 Create a document or open a file to ... software. 3 Select Print on the Setup CD-ROM. Easy-PhotoPrint EX is provided on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your digital camera, you select Front for Plain Paper, the machine will automatically switch to optimize photographs taken by...
... quality. See "Turning the Machine On and Off" on page 4 and "Loading Printing Paper" on -screen manual. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on page 7. 2 Create a document or open a file to ... software. 3 Select Print on the Setup CD-ROM. Easy-PhotoPrint EX is provided on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your digital camera, you select Front for Plain Paper, the machine will automatically switch to optimize photographs taken by...
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... open a file to view the PC Printing Guide on page 12. Note z If you select Front for Media Type. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your machine's name.... 34 Printing from Your Computer z For details on other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the machine. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine. You can change the paper source to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is specified for...
... open a file to view the PC Printing Guide on page 12. Note z If you select Front for Media Type. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that your machine's name.... 34 Printing from Your Computer z For details on other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the machine. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine. You can change the paper source to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is specified for...
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... appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 43 and take the appropriate action. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. If not, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 54. Print the nozzle check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on-...screen manual. 50 Routine Maintenance 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.
... appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 43 and take the appropriate action. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. If not, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 54. Print the nozzle check pattern to the PC Printing Guide on-...screen manual. 50 Routine Maintenance 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.
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... 68 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 70 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 70 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 71 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 72 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 73 z "The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying... Not Ejected" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver" on page 80 z "Paper Jams" on page 81 z "Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on page 83 z "Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device...
... 68 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 70 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 70 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 71 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 72 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 73 z "The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying... Not Ejected" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver" on page 80 z "Paper Jams" on page 81 z "Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on page 83 z "Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device...
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...follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Contact a Canon service representative. Refer to the PC Printing ...screen. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an Windows error, the system may not be able to reinstall the MP Drivers. (1)Click Start then Computer. Installation procedure not followed correctly. If other discs are displayed. In Windows XP, click Start then My Computer....
...follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Contact a Canon service representative. Refer to the PC Printing ...screen. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an Windows error, the system may not be able to reinstall the MP Drivers. (1)Click Start then Computer. Installation procedure not followed correctly. If other discs are displayed. In Windows XP, click Start then My Computer....
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...-Speed cable. z The USB port on USB 2.0 Hi-Speed of your system environment, contact the manufacturer of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver compatible with your computer. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. z The USB cable, and the USB hub if you are using one, support USB 2.0 Hi- Be sure to ensure...
...-Speed cable. z The USB port on USB 2.0 Hi-Speed of your system environment, contact the manufacturer of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver compatible with your computer. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. z The USB cable, and the USB hub if you are using one, support USB 2.0 Hi- Be sure to ensure...
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...the print quality setting when printing from a computer Confirm by using the printer driver. Refer to confirm the paper and print quality settings differs depending on what you are incorrect, you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. * When printing ...Confirm by using the Operation Panel on the machine. Refer to the paper and image for printing. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 74 z "White Streaks" on page 74 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on...
...the print quality setting when printing from a computer Confirm by using the printer driver. Refer to confirm the paper and print quality settings differs depending on what you are incorrect, you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. * When printing ...Confirm by using the Operation Panel on the machine. Refer to the paper and image for printing. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 74 z "White Streaks" on page 74 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on...
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... inside the machine, causing printouts to be reduced at the top and bottom edges of the paper. Printing graphics with the printer driver Refer to print images with the Operation Panel on thick paper. If you are using plain paper to "Print Results Not Satisfactory"...manual and reduce the Intensity setting. For details, refer to "Changing Intensity Setting" in the User's Guide on the machine or the printer driver.* * Deactivate the Prevent paper abrasion setting once printing is complete. Then try printing again. Printing beyond the recommended printing area of your ...
... inside the machine, causing printouts to be reduced at the top and bottom edges of the paper. Printing graphics with the printer driver Refer to print images with the Operation Panel on thick paper. If you are using plain paper to "Print Results Not Satisfactory"...manual and reduce the Intensity setting. For details, refer to "Changing Intensity Setting" in the User's Guide on the machine or the printer driver.* * Deactivate the Prevent paper abrasion setting once printing is complete. Then try printing again. Printing beyond the recommended printing area of your ...