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...does not automatically run . Step 1: Turn ON the machine, and connect the USB cable. Double-click the [Utilities] folder, then double-click the [Printer Setup Utility] ([Print Center] when using Mac OS X v.10.2.x) icon. Click Click US only • When the Registration window appears, follow the ... • If you would like to install the application software, On-screen Manual and MP drivers. Select Custom Install in the [Printer List], the printer driver is connected. In Windows 2000, the machine may cause the machine not to be set the mouse on the Setup CD-ROM...
...does not automatically run . Step 1: Turn ON the machine, and connect the USB cable. Double-click the [Utilities] folder, then double-click the [Printer Setup Utility] ([Print Center] when using Mac OS X v.10.2.x) icon. Click Click US only • When the Registration window appears, follow the ... • If you would like to install the application software, On-screen Manual and MP drivers. Select Custom Install in the [Printer List], the printer driver is connected. In Windows 2000, the machine may cause the machine not to be set the mouse on the Setup CD-ROM...
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...or copied in any form whatsoever without notice. Disclaimer Canon Inc. Specifications are trademarks of this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Copyright ©2005 CANON INC. Exif Print is a trademark of Fuji Photo... Film Corporation. • SD, miniSD and SD Secure Digital are subject to your Canon MP170/MP150 Series. No part of SD Association. This...
...or copied in any form whatsoever without notice. Disclaimer Canon Inc. Specifications are trademarks of this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Copyright ©2005 CANON INC. Exif Print is a trademark of Fuji Photo... Film Corporation. • SD, miniSD and SD Secure Digital are subject to your Canon MP170/MP150 Series. No part of SD Association. This...
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or 64 g/m2) Paper Thickness Lever Position Left Printer Driver Setting For [Media Type] [Plain Paper] Envelopes Approx. 10 envelopes Right [Envelope] Canon Specialty Paper Canon recommends that you use with your machine. Chapter 1 Before Printing 17 Fanning the sheets will prevent them (up to...(17 lb. Paper Type Super White Paper Model SW-201 Load Limit Approx. 75 sheets (Letter/ A4) Paper Thickness Lever Position Left Printer Driver Setting For [Media Type] [Plain Paper] High Resolution Paper HR-101N Approx. 80 sheets Left [High Resolution Paper] Glossy Photo ...
or 64 g/m2) Paper Thickness Lever Position Left Printer Driver Setting For [Media Type] [Plain Paper] Envelopes Approx. 10 envelopes Right [Envelope] Canon Specialty Paper Canon recommends that you use with your machine. Chapter 1 Before Printing 17 Fanning the sheets will prevent them (up to...(17 lb. Paper Type Super White Paper Model SW-201 Load Limit Approx. 75 sheets (Letter/ A4) Paper Thickness Lever Position Left Printer Driver Setting For [Media Type] [Plain Paper] High Resolution Paper HR-101N Approx. 80 sheets Left [High Resolution Paper] Glossy Photo ...
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... you use . (3) Click [Preferences] or [Properties] (2). Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer This chapter describes the basic printing procedure, taking the steps to print. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select [Print] from the application software's [File] menu.
... you use . (3) Click [Preferences] or [Properties] (2). Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer This chapter describes the basic printing procedure, taking the steps to print. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select [Print] from the application software's [File] menu.
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... how your document will look when printed. z For details about other settings in the machine (1). (2) Specify the print quality and other printer driver functions, click [Instructions] or [Help] to view the Printer Driver Guide. [Instructions] is only displayed when the On-screen Manual is installed. z Selecting the [Preview before printing] check box...
... how your document will look when printed. z For details about other settings in the machine (1). (2) Specify the print quality and other printer driver functions, click [Instructions] or [Help] to view the Printer Driver Guide. [Instructions] is only displayed when the On-screen Manual is installed. z Selecting the [Preview before printing] check box...
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The machine starts printing. Note (1) z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing. z Click [Cancel Printing] on the machine. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 53 6 Print the document. (1) Click [Print] or [OK] (1). To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon PIXMA MP170 Series Printer] on the taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs.
The machine starts printing. Note (1) z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing. z Click [Cancel Printing] on the machine. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 53 6 Print the document. (1) Click [Print] or [OK] (1). To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon PIXMA MP170 Series Printer] on the taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs.
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...Mode], the document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to the characteristics of the [Media Type] you to view the Printer Driver Guide. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 55 z Clicking [Preview] displays a preview screen that allows you have a preview function. Some ... from the application software's [File] menu. If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the Printer Driver Guide is not displayed even if [?] is clicked. z For details about other printer driver functions, click [?] to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document will look when ...
...Mode], the document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to the characteristics of the [Media Type] you to view the Printer Driver Guide. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 55 z Clicking [Preview] displays a preview screen that allows you have a preview function. Some ... from the application software's [File] menu. If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the Printer Driver Guide is not displayed even if [?] is clicked. z For details about other printer driver functions, click [?] to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document will look when ...
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... [Print Center]) displays a dialog that prompts you to confirm the status of the print job. z Double-clicking the name of your machine in the [Printer list] of the [Printer Setup Utility] (When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-clicking the name of your machine in progress, click [Pause]. To cancel a job in progress...
... [Print Center]) displays a dialog that prompts you to confirm the status of the print job. z Double-clicking the name of your machine in the [Printer list] of the [Printer Setup Utility] (When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-clicking the name of your machine in progress, click [Pause]. To cancel a job in progress...
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...on index prints). - Photos will be printed (excluding on the machine. z By operating the digital camera, you can use the following functions: - Printer maintenance z Index printing can only be used. - z Digital cameras do not support the following media: Digital Camera Setting Card #1 Media Type Photo... photo displayed in the single display mode or in the index display mode. - Print quality setting - Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" Compatible Digital Camera Media Types For Digital Cameras When you connect a digital camera, you can make ...
...on index prints). - Photos will be printed (excluding on the machine. z By operating the digital camera, you can use the following functions: - Printer maintenance z Index printing can only be used. - z Digital cameras do not support the following media: Digital Camera Setting Card #1 Media Type Photo... photo displayed in the single display mode or in the index display mode. - Print quality setting - Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" Compatible Digital Camera Media Types For Digital Cameras When you connect a digital camera, you can make ...
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Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. z When the "!" You should ensure you ...that the remaining level of ink cannot be detected appears. What Is A Low Ink Warning? Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. It...
Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click [View Printer Status]. z When the "!" You should ensure you ...that the remaining level of ink cannot be detected appears. What Is A Low Ink Warning? Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. It...
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... Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Setting] to printing with both cartridges. 1. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Setting]. 3. Double-click the model name from the pull down menu....[Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. The [Black only] setting can print with new one. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be used when you can be enabled. However the same ...
... Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Setting] to printing with both cartridges. 1. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Setting]. 3. Double-click the model name from the pull down menu....[Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. The [Black only] setting can print with new one. 74 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be used when you can be enabled. However the same ...
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..., print the nozzle check pattern. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. See the Printer Driver Guide. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 68 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the FINE Cartridge... FINE Cartridge" on page 80. 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 68 Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are ...
..., print the nozzle check pattern. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. See the Printer Driver Guide. See "Aligning The FINE Cartridge" on page 68 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the FINE Cartridge... FINE Cartridge" on page 80. 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 68 Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are ...
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... is continued under the ink out condition. If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the Printer Driver Guide. The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may also have to select a print mode compliant with...on the memory card. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on the LCD or LED, take the corresponding countermeasure described below. Canon recommends to contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible after connecting the device to the machine. Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied...
... is continued under the ink out condition. If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the Printer Driver Guide. The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may also have to select a print mode compliant with...on the memory card. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on the LCD or LED, take the corresponding countermeasure described below. Canon recommends to contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible after connecting the device to the machine. Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied...
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Message CHECK INK U161 U162 CHECK INK U140 CHECK PRINTER Action This FINE Cartridge may have previously been used for cleaning is ... back in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. Press [Black] or [Color] to cancel the error so that the waste ink absorber is in...is continued under the ink out condition with this function, press [OK]. If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative. and are not installed in and turn the machine OFF and then unplug the machine from the ...
Message CHECK INK U161 U162 CHECK INK U140 CHECK PRINTER Action This FINE Cartridge may have previously been used for cleaning is ... back in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. Press [Black] or [Color] to cancel the error so that the waste ink absorber is in...is continued under the ink out condition with this function, press [OK]. If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative. and are not installed in and turn the machine OFF and then unplug the machine from the ...
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..."Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 68. See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 79. The paper stack exceeds the capacity of the printer driver, ensure that your paper is inserted in each position. Print Quality is empty. In the Print dialog box of paper. Replace the ... Chapter 10 Media not loaded printside up menu and then click [Detailed Setting]. 3. Incorrect paper type. z If straight lines are shifted. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. On the [Main] tab, click [High] for higher print quality. When printing from a digital camera, on the Operation ...
..."Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 68. See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 79. The paper stack exceeds the capacity of the printer driver, ensure that your paper is inserted in each position. Print Quality is empty. In the Print dialog box of paper. Replace the ... Chapter 10 Media not loaded printside up menu and then click [Detailed Setting]. 3. Incorrect paper type. z If straight lines are shifted. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. On the [Main] tab, click [High] for higher print quality. When printing from a digital camera, on the Operation ...
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..., printing will stop to allow the ink time to select an undesired document and select [Purge Print Documents] in the [Printer List]. 4. Use [Canon IJ Status Monitor] in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Utilities] folder. z Check [Paper Size] on the [Page Setup]... sets, printing may become extremely hot. Incorrect page size is displayed, click [Yes]. Cause There is some foreign matter in the [Printer] menu. Action Check and remove any other applications currently running. Open the Paper Output Tray. Delete an undesired print job, if there...
..., printing will stop to allow the ink time to select an undesired document and select [Purge Print Documents] in the [Printer List]. 4. Use [Canon IJ Status Monitor] in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Utilities] folder. z Check [Paper Size] on the [Page Setup]... sets, printing may become extremely hot. Incorrect page size is displayed, click [Yes]. Cause There is some foreign matter in the [Printer] menu. Action Check and remove any other applications currently running. Open the Paper Output Tray. Delete an undesired print job, if there...
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... of the print data. When the spool format is not loaded correctly. The quality (image quality) displayed Set the image quality suitable for the document. (MP170) See "Adjusting Image Quality" on the Platen Glass, the side to be copied side to increase the amount of it may need to be degraded... data is too large, part of free space on the LCD is not loaded with the When loading the document on page 29. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Select the [Reduce spool data size] check box, and click [OK]. Note When Reduce spool data size is dirty. See "Loading Documents...
... of the print data. When the spool format is not loaded correctly. The quality (image quality) displayed Set the image quality suitable for the document. (MP170) See "Adjusting Image Quality" on the Platen Glass, the side to be copied side to increase the amount of it may need to be degraded... data is too large, part of free space on the LCD is not loaded with the When loading the document on page 29. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Select the [Reduce spool data size] check box, and click [OK]. Note When Reduce spool data size is dirty. See "Loading Documents...
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...paper is curled, the paper may become dirty or may occur at a time. Load in the portrait orientation regardless of the print direction of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from the pop-up (A), and cover it with Borderless Printing. Action z Check to the right. When printing ...printed surface is curled. Ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. If all four corners or the printing surface of the printer driver, ensure that paper is loaded correctly. Ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. Cause Inappropriate paper type is used...
...paper is curled, the paper may become dirty or may occur at a time. Load in the portrait orientation regardless of the print direction of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from the pop-up (A), and cover it with Borderless Printing. Action z Check to the right. When printing ...printed surface is curled. Ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. If all four corners or the printing surface of the printer driver, ensure that paper is loaded correctly. Ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. Cause Inappropriate paper type is used...
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... may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to the machine. Error message on camera Printer in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press [OK] on the model of the device. Paper jam Remove the jammed paper, load new paper,.... Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. No print head The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may vary depending on Canon-brand PictBridgeor Bubble Jet Direct compatible cameras. For clearing an error from the computer. Then, turn the camera on, if it is warming...
... may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to the machine. Error message on camera Printer in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press [OK] on the model of the device. Paper jam Remove the jammed paper, load new paper,.... Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. No print head The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may vary depending on Canon-brand PictBridgeor Bubble Jet Direct compatible cameras. For clearing an error from the computer. Then, turn the camera on, if it is warming...
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... close the Scanning Unit. Disconnect the cable between the machine and the camera, turn ON the machine, and then reconnect the camera to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. After a while, plug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. The machine has a built... the machine back in progress and you want to continue printing, press [OK] with this machine. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. *1 To resume printing, you are recommended to the machine. No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge.
... close the Scanning Unit. Disconnect the cable between the machine and the camera, turn ON the machine, and then reconnect the camera to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. After a while, plug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. The machine has a built... the machine back in progress and you want to continue printing, press [OK] with this machine. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. *1 To resume printing, you are recommended to the machine. No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge.