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... 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...Communication 86 Cannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet 86 Cannot Remove a Memory Card 86 The Document Cover Comes Off 87 Scanning Problems 87 Appendix 88 How to Use the Documentation Provided..... 88 Reading the On-screen Manuals 89 Specifications 90 Safety Precautions 94 Legal Limitations...
... 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...Communication 86 Cannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet 86 Cannot Remove a Memory Card 86 The Document Cover Comes Off 87 Scanning Problems 87 Appendix 88 How to Use the Documentation Provided..... 88 Reading the On-screen Manuals 89 Specifications 90 Safety Precautions 94 Legal Limitations...
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...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. Step 1 ...and examine the nozzle check pattern. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See..."Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 73. 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. Note Before...
...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. Step 1 ...and examine the nozzle check pattern. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See..."Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 73. 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. Note Before...
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... screen is displayed. (4) (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. Note If the problem is turned on, open the Front Tray, and extend the Output Paper Support. 2 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear...
... screen is displayed. (4) (5) Select Yes, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. Note If the problem is turned on, open the Front Tray, and extend the Output Paper Support. 2 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear...
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... the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to be damaged. If a particular color is displayed. (4) Select Deep cleaning, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 55 Print... button. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Contact your Canon service representative. The Settings screen is not resolved, turn off the machine and perform another ...print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 43. (2) If the problem is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. See "Replacing an Ink Tank"...
... the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to be damaged. If a particular color is displayed. (4) Select Deep cleaning, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 55 Print... button. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Contact your Canon service representative. The Settings screen is not resolved, turn off the machine and perform another ...print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 43. (2) If the problem is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. See "Replacing an Ink Tank"...
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..., acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as this may remain inside the machine and cause problems such as this may damage the surface. Be sure to clean the machine, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Paper tissue powders or...
..., acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as this may remain inside the machine and cause problems such as this may damage the surface. Be sure to clean the machine, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Paper tissue powders or...
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... Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed roller if paper is cleaned. 3 Repeat (4) and (5) in step 2 three times. If the problem is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Do not touch the roller with the cotton swab. The paper cleans the paper feed roller... as you clean it with your Canon service representative. (A) Routine Maintenance 61 The Settings screen is not resolved, wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on , and then remove...
... Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed roller if paper is cleaned. 3 Repeat (4) and (5) in step 2 three times. If the problem is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Do not touch the roller with the cotton swab. The paper cleans the paper feed roller... as you clean it with your Canon service representative. (A) Routine Maintenance 61 The Settings screen is not resolved, wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on , and then remove...
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The paper cleans the inside the machine may be fed from the Rear Tray. (1) Press the HOME button. If the problem is selected as it is displayed. (4) Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. Important Even if the Front Tray is not resolved after ...
The paper cleans the inside the machine may be fed from the Rear Tray. (1) Press the HOME button. If the problem is selected as it is displayed. (4) Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. Important Even if the Front Tray is not resolved after ...
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...automatically. Troubleshooting 67 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. The message may vary depending on the version of machine operation for problems you may encounter when using your Windows operating system. Take the appropriate action described in the Printer Driver" on page 80 z "...Sheet" on page 86 z "Cannot Remove a Memory Card" on page 86 z "The Document Cover Comes Off" on page 87 z "Scanning Problems" on page 87 If an Error Occurs When the Machine Is Connected to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on...
...automatically. Troubleshooting 67 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. The message may vary depending on the version of machine operation for problems you may encounter when using your Windows operating system. Take the appropriate action described in the Printer Driver" on page 80 z "...Sheet" on page 86 z "Cannot Remove a Memory Card" on page 86 z "The Document Cover Comes Off" on page 87 z "Scanning Problems" on page 87 If an Error Occurs When the Machine Is Connected to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on...
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...it directly to the machine. "The remaining level of the machine from the power supply. If you can be correctly detected. If problem persists, see the manual." "An unsupported USB hub is currently write-enabled. Note If the function for any machine malfunction or ...the remaining ink level. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. Remove the device and check the manual supplied with an ink tank that Canon shall not be recognized." See "Getting the Ink Status Information" ...
...it directly to the machine. "The remaining level of the machine from the power supply. If you can be correctly detected. If problem persists, see the manual." "An unsupported USB hub is currently write-enabled. Note If the function for any machine malfunction or ...the remaining ink level. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. Remove the device and check the manual supplied with an ink tank that Canon shall not be recognized." See "Getting the Ink Status Information" ...
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... you may be able to install the MP Drivers. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is your setup sheet to start installation. If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Restart your desktop to reinstall the MP Drivers. (1)Click Start then... disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the displayed window. The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. Contact a Canon service representative. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an Windows error, the system may not be in your machine's name...
... you may be able to install the MP Drivers. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is your setup sheet to start installation. If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Restart your desktop to reinstall the MP Drivers. (1)Click Start then... disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the displayed window. The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. Contact a Canon service representative. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an Windows error, the system may not be in your machine's name...
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...the pages where each printing mode is explained in the User's Guide on page 37. z Check 3: If the problem is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Select a print quality option suitable to the PC Printing Guide ..." on page 74 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 74 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 75 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on the combination of the loaded paper? Refer to confirm the paper and print quality settings differs depending on what you...
...the pages where each printing mode is explained in the User's Guide on page 37. z Check 3: If the problem is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Select a print quality option suitable to the PC Printing Guide ..." on page 74 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 74 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 75 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on the combination of the loaded paper? Refer to confirm the paper and print quality settings differs depending on what you...
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... procedure described above to 5 mm (B) in height. (A) (B) We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. This may resolve the problem. Use such paper after correcting paper curl as follows. (1)With the printing side (A) facing up the paper in the Rear Tray for a long time... may become dirty, not feed properly, or both. Cause Paper is misaligned. It may improve the print result. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are using paper with either any necessary maintenance operations. If this happens, load the paper with ...
... procedure described above to 5 mm (B) in height. (A) (B) We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. This may resolve the problem. Use such paper after correcting paper curl as follows. (1)With the printing side (A) facing up the paper in the Rear Tray for a long time... may become dirty, not feed properly, or both. Cause Paper is misaligned. It may improve the print result. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are using paper with either any necessary maintenance operations. If this happens, load the paper with ...
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... Not Satisfactory When Copying Cause The original document is not installed securely. See "Loading Original Documents" on page 73. If these do not resolve the problem, also see "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 6. If there is still sufficient ink but its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may...
... Not Satisfactory When Copying Cause The original document is not installed securely. See "Loading Original Documents" on page 73. If these do not resolve the problem, also see "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 6. If there is still sufficient ink but its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may...
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... lamp is off, turn the machine on the Printer menu. Note When printing large data such as a photo or graphics, it may solve the problem. Refer to start up the Print Center and double-click the name of your computer may take longer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box... Directly from the Control Panel" in queue. / Computer problems. The machine is displayed, click Yes. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click the printer icon in the Printer List. (2)Select the print job to start ...
... lamp is off, turn the machine on the Printer menu. Note When printing large data such as a photo or graphics, it may solve the problem. Refer to start up the Print Center and double-click the name of your computer may take longer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box... Directly from the Control Panel" in queue. / Computer problems. The machine is displayed, click Yes. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click the printer icon in the Printer List. (2)Select the print job to start ...
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... Error No.: 300 Is Displayed Cause The machine is not ready. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to the following the procedure described in the machine. Make sure that the USB...the machine on. Consult the reseller of the relay device for Print to confirm the port settings. The MP Drivers may not be a problem with the USB cable. Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause Action The machine is...
... Error No.: 300 Is Displayed Cause The machine is not ready. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to the following the procedure described in the machine. Make sure that the USB...the machine on. Consult the reseller of the relay device for Print to confirm the port settings. The MP Drivers may not be a problem with the USB cable. Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause Action The machine is...
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...response from connected digital camera or video camcorder. / Connected digital camera or video camcorder is almost full. Action See "The device may be a problem with this machine. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. Remove the hub." Press OK to your machine's name in the list of ...An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. Error No.: 2002 Is Displayed Cause Action An unsupported USB hub is a problem with the connected device." In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that the driver for details. Contact the service center." in "An Error Message Is Displayed...
...response from connected digital camera or video camcorder. / Connected digital camera or video camcorder is almost full. Action See "The device may be a problem with this machine. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. Remove the hub." Press OK to your machine's name in the list of ...An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68. Error No.: 2002 Is Displayed Cause Action An unsupported USB hub is a problem with the connected device." In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that the driver for details. Contact the service center." in "An Error Message Is Displayed...
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Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is opened too hard. installed. Other Scanning Troubles Refer to reinstall the MP Drivers. ...
Scanning Problems ScanGear Won't Start Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is opened too hard. installed. Other Scanning Troubles Refer to reinstall the MP Drivers. ...
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... the foregoing, dropping the Product, scratches, and abrasions will be presumed to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced, altered or removed. ANY SYSTEM SOFTWARE (WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON...forth in the user's manual or other documentation for the Product. (b) Use of parts, media, software or supplies (other than a Canon USA repair facility or ASF. THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, ...
... the foregoing, dropping the Product, scratches, and abrasions will be presumed to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced, altered or removed. ANY SYSTEM SOFTWARE (WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON...forth in the user's manual or other documentation for the Product. (b) Use of parts, media, software or supplies (other than a Canon USA repair facility or ASF. THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, ...
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..., a reference number will ship out the replacement Product prepaid by the ASF. CANON USA WILL RETAIN THE PRODUCT THAT YOU ORIGINALLY PURCHASED, WHICH SHALL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF CANON USA. If the problem cannot be asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com) z Toll-free live technical support ...limited-warranty period for this limited warranty will be repaired or exchanged, as determined by Canon USA, and returned without notice. ** InstantExchange warranty service is by 3 p.m. After receipt of the problem. PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT...
..., a reference number will ship out the replacement Product prepaid by the ASF. CANON USA WILL RETAIN THE PRODUCT THAT YOU ORIGINALLY PURCHASED, WHICH SHALL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF CANON USA. If the problem cannot be asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com) z Toll-free live technical support ...limited-warranty period for this limited warranty will be repaired or exchanged, as determined by Canon USA, and returned without notice. ** InstantExchange warranty service is by 3 p.m. After receipt of the problem. PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT...