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... 42 Routine Maintenance 46 Replacing an Ink Tank 46 Keeping the Best Printing Results 51 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 52 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 53 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........54 Print Head Cleaning 56 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Aligning the Print Head 58 Cleaning Your Machine 63 Troubleshooting 68 An Error Message Is...
... 42 Routine Maintenance 46 Replacing an Ink Tank 46 Keeping the Best Printing Results 51 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 52 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 53 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........54 Print Head Cleaning 56 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Aligning the Print Head 58 Cleaning Your Machine 63 Troubleshooting 68 An Error Message Is...
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z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. If you want to turn on the machine. Important About ... LCD, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on your computer (or a compatible device). See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine, confirm the following . Before Using the Machine 5 When you are using the machine connected to your computer.... removed from the wall outlet with the Power lamp still lit or flashing green, the machine may become unable to print. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before the LCD goes out. If the power plug is...
z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. If you want to turn on the machine. Important About ... LCD, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on your computer (or a compatible device). See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on the machine, confirm the following . Before Using the Machine 5 When you are using the machine connected to your computer.... removed from the wall outlet with the Power lamp still lit or flashing green, the machine may become unable to print. Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before the LCD goes out. If the power plug is...
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...an ink tank is turned on the LCD to inform you to replace ink tanks. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 52. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status... in the screen that the machine is installed in the correct order indicated by the label on your computer, error messages appear on the Print Head Holder. Ink may have run out. z For information on the compatible ink tanks, refer to install the ink tanks in the incorrect position...
...an ink tank is turned on the LCD to inform you to replace ink tanks. z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 52. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status... in the screen that the machine is installed in the correct order indicated by the label on your computer, error messages appear on the Print Head Holder. Ink may have run out. z For information on the compatible ink tanks, refer to install the ink tanks in the incorrect position...
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.... Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank." See "The following ink has run out. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Press the mark on the Print Head Holder. Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals) ......Repeats The ink tank is inserted in the wrong position or it with a new one. z Ink lamp is... empty. on the LCD during printing. z With the Ink Lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available. You can confirm the status of the ink tank...
.... Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank." See "The following ink has run out. See "Prepare the replacement tank." Press the mark on the Print Head Holder. Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals) ......Repeats The ink tank is inserted in the wrong position or it with a new one. z Ink lamp is... empty. on the LCD during printing. z With the Ink Lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink tank available. You can confirm the status of the ink tank...
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... to the center. Refilling ink is reinstalled. z Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Caution z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to maintain the machine's performance. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six...
... to the center. Refilling ink is reinstalled. z Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and white printing is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Caution z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to maintain the machine's performance. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six...
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...to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (F) on page 46. (A) (A) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Be sure to stain your clothes and hands. z Be sure to peel off the protective film. (3) Remove the film (C) completely.... z Do not squeeze the side of consumables. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to print. remove only the ink tank. 5 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) Remove the new ink tank from the ink tank in the direction of the...
...to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (F) on page 46. (A) (A) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; Be sure to stain your clothes and hands. z Be sure to peel off the protective film. (3) Remove the film (C) completely.... z Do not squeeze the side of consumables. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to print. remove only the ink tank. 5 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) Remove the new ink tank from the ink tank in the direction of the...
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...70. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to print. Do not start another operation until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of the ink tank into place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover is performed...be used unless all the ink tanks to get your fingers caught. 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 the ink tank until the machine has stopped making operating noises. ...
...70. z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to print. Do not start another operation until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. (G) Make sure the position of the ink tank into place. (3) Make sure that the Inner Cover is performed...be used unless all the ink tanks to get your fingers caught. 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 the ink tank until the machine has stopped making operating noises. ...
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... Numerous nozzles are using the machine for high-precision printing. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. Printed area is stained with a highlight pen or paint-stick... you remove the power cord or switch off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off the power outlet strip before the Power lamp goes out, this blockage. Note...
... Numerous nozzles are using the machine for high-precision printing. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. Printed area is stained with a highlight pen or paint-stick... you remove the power cord or switch off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off the power outlet strip before the Power lamp goes out, this blockage. Note...
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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. z You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. If lines are probably clogged. Contact your computer. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page...
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. z You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon service representative. If lines are probably clogged. Contact your computer. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page...
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...press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The Settings screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. Routine Maintenance 53 See "...the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the HOME button. The HOME screen...
...press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The Settings screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. Routine Maintenance 53 See "...the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source where you have loaded paper. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the HOME button. The HOME screen...
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The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to the nozzle check pattern that you printed. z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 56. Routine Maintenance 55 The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. Select the pattern that is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to the Maintenance screen. 2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately.
The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to the nozzle check pattern that you printed. z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 56. Routine Maintenance 55 The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. Select the pattern that is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to the Maintenance screen. 2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately.
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... pattern is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. The HOME screen is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber.
... pattern is displayed. (2) Select Settings, then press the OK button. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. The HOME screen is printed. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber.
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... Select Settings, then press the OK button. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to be damaged. See ...Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be absorbed in the rounded indent of the Paper Output Tray and open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your Canon...
... Select Settings, then press the OK button. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to be damaged. See ...Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be absorbed in the rounded indent of the Paper Output Tray and open the Output Tray Extension. (1) Put your Canon...
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...supplied paper or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Adjust the print head position. (1) Press the HOME ...error message is closed. Automatic Print Head Alignment Important You cannot feed paper from the Cassette when performing Automatic Print Head Alignment. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Note Make sure that the machine...
...supplied paper or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open it gently. (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Adjust the print head position. (1) Press the HOME ...error message is closed. Automatic Print Head Alignment Important You cannot feed paper from the Cassette when performing Automatic Print Head Alignment. Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are not satisfactory, perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Note Make sure that the machine...
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... the Paper Feed Switch to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. The Maintenance screen is printed. (6) When "Did the patterns print correctly?" The print head alignment pattern is displayed. (4) Select Manual head align, then press the OK button. The input screen for the head position adjustment values is displayed. (2) Select...turned on page 58. 1 Make sure that the pattern is displayed. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on , and then load four sheets of A4 or Letter- Routine Maintenance 59 Note If you have loaded paper...
... the Paper Feed Switch to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. The Maintenance screen is printed. (6) When "Did the patterns print correctly?" The print head alignment pattern is displayed. (4) Select Manual head align, then press the OK button. The input screen for the head position adjustment values is displayed. (2) Select...turned on page 58. 1 Make sure that the pattern is displayed. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on , and then load four sheets of A4 or Letter- Routine Maintenance 59 Note If you have loaded paper...
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... to G, then press the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. 5 Look at the first printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column A that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks... the pattern number for columns B to pick the most even pattern, pick the setting that has the least noticeable vertical streaks. Note If it is printed. 60 Routine Maintenance
... to G, then press the OK button. (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. 5 Look at the first printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column A that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks... the pattern number for columns B to pick the most even pattern, pick the setting that has the least noticeable vertical streaks. Note If it is printed. 60 Routine Maintenance
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...and have no streaks in the border indicated by the arrows. Routine Maintenance 61 The third pattern is printed. 7 Look at the second printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column H ... inputting the pattern number for columns I to V, then press the OK button. 6 Look at the third printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column P that has the least noticeable vertical streaks....
...and have no streaks in the border indicated by the arrows. Routine Maintenance 61 The third pattern is printed. 7 Look at the second printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column H ... inputting the pattern number for columns I to V, then press the OK button. 6 Look at the third printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column P that has the least noticeable vertical streaks....
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... at the fourth printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column a that produces the least noticeable horizontal white streaks. (E) (F) (E) Less noticeable ...
... at the fourth printout, and then adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column a that produces the least noticeable horizontal white streaks. (E) (F) (E) Less noticeable ...
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.... Be sure to clean the machine, as this may damage the surface. z Never use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the Platen Glass (B) and the inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (A) is needed to...
.... Be sure to clean the machine, as this may damage the surface. z Never use tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the Platen Glass (B) and the inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (A) is needed to...
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.... The machine may be damaged if printing is continued under the current condition may be printed from the computer. "The following color is installed." Printing under the ink out condition. Install the correct print head." U052 "Inner cover is open when starting printing, close it and then press the...malfunction or trouble which may damage the machine. Install the print head." U051 "The type of the same color are installed. (The lamp on the memory card that the ink tanks are not installed in your Canon service representative. Replacing the ink tank is flashing, ink may...
.... The machine may be damaged if printing is continued under the current condition may be printed from the computer. "The following color is installed." Printing under the ink out condition. Install the correct print head." U052 "Inner cover is open when starting printing, close it and then press the...malfunction or trouble which may damage the machine. Install the print head." U051 "The type of the same color are installed. (The lamp on the memory card that the ink tanks are not installed in your Canon service representative. Replacing the ink tank is flashing, ink may...