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...visit our Web site at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at www.... our helpful tech support web site. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to your product's 1 year limited warranty period. CarePAK must be purchased during your inquiries within 24 hours...
...visit our Web site at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at www.... our helpful tech support web site. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to your product's 1 year limited warranty period. CarePAK must be purchased during your inquiries within 24 hours...
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...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 Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning... 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD 68 LCD Cannot Be Seen At All 70 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the...
...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 Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning... 55 Aligning the Print Head 56 Cleaning Your Machine 59 Troubleshooting 67 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD 68 LCD Cannot Be Seen At All 70 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the...
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Note This section mainly describes the methods of your computer, refer to "Troubleshooting" in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. To handle problems using the machine. z "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68 ... error occurs in the User's Guide on the version of machine operation for problems you may vary depending on -screen manual. Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system...
Note This section mainly describes the methods of your computer, refer to "Troubleshooting" in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. To handle problems using the machine. z "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 68 ... error occurs in the User's Guide on the version of machine operation for problems you may vary depending on -screen manual. Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system...
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...out. (The lamp on page 43. U163 Note If multiple ink lamps are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. ...in the remaining ink volume screen on page 43 and check the status of the machine.) 68 Troubleshooting See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the ink tank flashes.) Replace the ink tank and close... Ink Tank" on page 43. "The following ink may be read by continuation of the following color is memorized. Replace the ink tank." Printing under the ink out condition. If you want to ...
...out. (The lamp on page 43. U163 Note If multiple ink lamps are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as follows: z Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. ...in the remaining ink volume screen on page 43 and check the status of the machine.) 68 Troubleshooting See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the ink tank flashes.) Replace the ink tank and close... Ink Tank" on page 43. "The following ink may be read by continuation of the following color is memorized. Replace the ink tank." Printing under the ink out condition. If you want to ...
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... "**** Printer error has occurred. After a while, plug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. After writing on page 43. Troubleshooting 69 If the error is still not resolved, check if you need to the machine. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on your device connected to... Readonly mode again. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. The Card Slot is off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine back in, and then turn on page ...
... "**** Printer error has occurred. After a while, plug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. After writing on page 43. Troubleshooting 69 If the error is still not resolved, check if you need to the machine. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on your device connected to... Readonly mode again. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. The Card Slot is off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine back in, and then turn on page ...
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... OK button. Wait for about 5 seconds, select , and then press the OK button. (2)Press the ] button to be displayed, then press the OK button. 70 Troubleshooting
... OK button. Wait for about 5 seconds, select , and then press the OK button. (2)Press the ] button to be displayed, then press the OK button. 70 Troubleshooting
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... icon on your desktop to start the setup program, specify your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cause Unable to proceed beyond the...followed correctly. Restart your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. Contact a Canon service representative. If the icon is still not displayed, try different discs and see if they are displayed, there is your computer. Troubleshooting 71 If the CD-ROM icon is inserted into your computer's disc drive. ...
... icon on your desktop to start the setup program, specify your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cause Unable to proceed beyond the...followed correctly. Restart your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. Contact a Canon service representative. If the icon is still not displayed, try different discs and see if they are displayed, there is your computer. Troubleshooting 71 If the CD-ROM icon is inserted into your computer's disc drive. ...
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... use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. Obtain the latest version of your computer supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The USB port on page 72. 72 Troubleshooting Speed connection. Action If your computer. Action Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0. z The operating system of your computer, USB cable, or...
... use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. Obtain the latest version of your computer supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The USB port on page 72. 72 Troubleshooting Speed connection. Action If your computer. Action Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0. z The operating system of your computer, USB cable, or...
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...sections below. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 74 z "... Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 75 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on the machine. Also, if you...satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. If...scratched. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may reduce the quality of printout color. Select a print quality option...Check 2: Did you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing ...
...sections below. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 74 z "... Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 75 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on the machine. Also, if you...satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. If...scratched. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may reduce the quality of printout color. Select a print quality option...Check 2: Did you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing ...
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...color, we recommend using plain paper to "Changing Intensity Setting" in (B), pull the orange tape and remove it . See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 50 and perform any necessary maintenance operation. Cause Action Print Head nozzles are clogged. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on -screen manual. 74 Troubleshooting... on page 68 to the instruction manual supplied with reduced quality. Make sure all of paper are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. The media is peeled off . If you did not align the Print Head after you are made to be printed ...
...color, we recommend using plain paper to "Changing Intensity Setting" in (B), pull the orange tape and remove it . See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 50 and perform any necessary maintenance operation. Cause Action Print Head nozzles are clogged. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on -screen manual. 74 Troubleshooting... on page 68 to the instruction manual supplied with reduced quality. Make sure all of paper are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. The media is peeled off . If you did not align the Print Head after you are made to be printed ...
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..." in the printer driver set the machine to print images with the Intensity setting in the User's Guide on page 61. Then try printing again. Troubleshooting 75
..." in the printer driver set the machine to print images with the Intensity setting in the User's Guide on page 61. Then try printing again. Troubleshooting 75
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...paper back into the package and keep them on page 56 and perform Print Head Alignment. 76 Troubleshooting Use such paper after correcting paper curl as seen below. (1) (2) (A) (3)Check to see ... surface curled, the paper may resolve the problem. Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the other side facing up the paper in the Rear Tray for a long time ...may improve the print result. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are using paper with either any necessary maintenance operations....
...paper back into the package and keep them on page 56 and perform Print Head Alignment. 76 Troubleshooting Use such paper after correcting paper curl as seen below. (1) (2) (A) (3)Check to see ... surface curled, the paper may resolve the problem. Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the other side facing up the paper in the Rear Tray for a long time ...may improve the print result. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are using paper with either any necessary maintenance operations....
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... a printout, print the original directly either from this machine. See "Cleaning the Exterior of the Document Cover. When loading the original on the error condition. Troubleshooting 77 Confirm that the original is not loaded with the side to identify the ink error, and then take the appropriate action depending on the...
... a printout, print the original directly either from this machine. See "Cleaning the Exterior of the Document Cover. When loading the original on the error condition. Troubleshooting 77 Confirm that the original is not loaded with the side to identify the ink error, and then take the appropriate action depending on the...
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... jobs in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double-click the name of your computer may take longer to start printing. 78 Troubleshooting Action Restarting your machine in queue. / Computer problems. The machine is off, turn the machine on -screen manual. (2)Click the Maintenance tab and then View...
... jobs in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double-click the name of your computer may take longer to start printing. 78 Troubleshooting Action Restarting your machine in queue. / Computer problems. The machine is off, turn the machine on -screen manual. (2)Click the Maintenance tab and then View...
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... paper is not peeled off and the air hole is dirty. The protective film is empty. Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 61. Paper Feed Roller is exposed, as in the machine. Make sure of the printing orientation. Align the ... paper. For details on loading paper, see "Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)" on page 50 and perform any necessary maintenance operations. Troubleshooting 79 See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on page 13. z When loading paper in (A). Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause Action Printing on...
... paper is not peeled off and the air hole is dirty. The protective film is empty. Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 61. Paper Feed Roller is exposed, as in the machine. Make sure of the printing orientation. Align the ... paper. For details on loading paper, see "Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)" on page 50 and perform any necessary maintenance operations. Troubleshooting 79 See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on page 13. z When loading paper in (A). Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause Action Printing on...
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... in the rear of paper may not be possible at a time to the printer driver setting, or click the Print Options on -screen manual. 80 Troubleshooting However, proper feeding of the machine. Once you load at this maximum capacity depending on page 13. The Front Tray is inconsistent between an application...
... in the rear of paper may not be possible at a time to the printer driver setting, or click the Print Options on -screen manual. 80 Troubleshooting However, proper feeding of the machine. Once you load at this maximum capacity depending on page 13. The Front Tray is inconsistent between an application...
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...it. We do not recommend using the correct paper and are loading it back on the machine. Do not load it in portrait orientation. Troubleshooting 81 Paper Jams Cause Paper jammed in the landscape orientation. After removing all print jobs in the machine, and press the OK button on ... Not Feed Properly" on page 7. z If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon service representative. z A5-sized paper are canceled. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn it ejects. z If the paper tears and a ...
...it. We do not recommend using the correct paper and are loading it back on the machine. Do not load it in portrait orientation. Troubleshooting 81 Paper Jams Cause Paper jammed in the landscape orientation. After removing all print jobs in the machine, and press the OK button on ... Not Feed Properly" on page 7. z If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon service representative. z A5-sized paper are canceled. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn it ejects. z If the paper tears and a ...
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... . z Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon service representative. 82 Troubleshooting If the Rear Cover is locked in step (2), remove it back on the machine. Reprint if necessary. Align the protrusions at the right edge...
... . z Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon service representative. 82 Troubleshooting If the Rear Cover is locked in step (2), remove it back on the machine. Reprint if necessary. Align the protrusions at the right edge...
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...port setting does not match the computer's interface connecting the machine. 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 ... Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Check the printer port settings. * In the following the procedure described in the machine. Troubleshooting 83 z If you are not installed properly. The MP Drivers may have occurred in your machine's name. (1)Log into a user account...
...port setting does not match the computer's interface connecting the machine. 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 ... Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Check the printer port settings. * In the following the procedure described in the machine. Troubleshooting 83 z If you are not installed properly. The MP Drivers may have occurred in your machine's name. (1)Log into a user account...
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.... In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that your machine's name is displayed in Printer List. (3)If your machine is plugged in Printer on page 68. 84 Troubleshooting Contact the service center." Action See "The device may be a problem with the connected device." Remove the hub." If printing starts normally, there is almost...
.... In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that your machine's name is displayed in Printer List. (3)If your machine is plugged in Printer on page 68. 84 Troubleshooting Contact the service center." Action See "The device may be a problem with the connected device." Remove the hub." If printing starts normally, there is almost...