MP150 Easy Setup Instructions
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.... 1 Carefully remove all shipping tape and the protective sheet. 5 Open the Scanning Unit and remove the protective material (A). 2 Prepare the FINE Cartridges. this sheet for some countries. 3 Install the FINE Cartridge. 1 Lift the Scanning Unit and pull the Scanning Unit Support down the serial number. IMPORTANT (US only) • Write down into... Load Limit Mark (A). 3 Pinch and adjust the Paper Guide (3) to the left. To prepare your machine for use , see the reverse side for purchasing the Canon PIXMA MP170/MP150.
.... 1 Carefully remove all shipping tape and the protective sheet. 5 Open the Scanning Unit and remove the protective material (A). 2 Prepare the FINE Cartridges. this sheet for some countries. 3 Install the FINE Cartridge. 1 Lift the Scanning Unit and pull the Scanning Unit Support down the serial number. IMPORTANT (US only) • Write down into... Load Limit Mark (A). 3 Pinch and adjust the Paper Guide (3) to the left. To prepare your machine for use , see the reverse side for purchasing the Canon PIXMA MP170/MP150.
MP150 Easy Setup Instructions
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..., or click [Setup] on your computer. Follow the displayed instructions. The serial number is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." Step 1: Turn ON the machine, and connect the USB cable. ROM and click [File] menu and then select [Open]. Follow the displayed ...instructions. The serial number is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." Select [Applications] from the pop-up menu. You now have an earlier version of the MultiPASS Suite. Select Easy Install in order to ...
..., or click [Setup] on your computer. Follow the displayed instructions. The serial number is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." Step 1: Turn ON the machine, and connect the USB cable. ROM and click [File] menu and then select [Open]. Follow the displayed ...instructions. The serial number is located inside the machine. (See "3 Install the FINE Cartridge." Select [Applications] from the pop-up menu. You now have an earlier version of the MultiPASS Suite. Select Easy Install in order to ...
MP170 User's Guide
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... Camera 60 Printing Photographs Directly From A PictBridge-Compliant Device ...........60 Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" Compatible Digital Camera 64 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP170 65 Changing The Settings 65 PRINT SETTINGS 65 PICTBRIDGE SET 66 OTHERS 66 RESTORE DEFAULT 67 SAVE...When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 76 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 77 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 79 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 79 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 80 Cleaning Your Machine 82 10 Troubleshooting 86 An Error Message Is Displayed On The ...
... Camera 60 Printing Photographs Directly From A PictBridge-Compliant Device ...........60 Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" Compatible Digital Camera 64 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP170 65 Changing The Settings 65 PRINT SETTINGS 65 PICTBRIDGE SET 66 OTHERS 66 RESTORE DEFAULT 67 SAVE...When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect 76 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 77 FINE Cartridge Cleaning 79 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning 79 Aligning The FINE Cartridge 80 Cleaning Your Machine 82 10 Troubleshooting 86 An Error Message Is Displayed On The ...
MP170 User's Guide
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..., such as it could cause a fire or electrical shock if the spray comes into contact with dry hands. Place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from walls and other metal objects inside the machine, it may result in fire or electrical shock. Handling ...Lamp is on a flat, stable, vibration-free surface that is very humid or dusty, in this product and consult your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. If these items come into contact with the inside of these items are looking inside the machine to clear paper jams ...
..., such as it could cause a fire or electrical shock if the spray comes into contact with dry hands. Place the machine on , the FINE Cartridge is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from walls and other metal objects inside the machine, it may result in fire or electrical shock. Handling ...Lamp is on a flat, stable, vibration-free surface that is very humid or dusty, in this product and consult your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. If these items come into contact with the inside of these items are looking inside the machine to clear paper jams ...
MP170 User's Guide
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... disconnect the power cord from drying. Using a different power cord may result in performance, indicating a need for a long period such as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is not protected with the cap that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at least five seconds before you purchased the machine...
... disconnect the power cord from drying. Using a different power cord may result in performance, indicating a need for a long period such as during printing, the FINE Cartridge is not protected with the cap that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at least five seconds before you purchased the machine...
MP170 User's Guide
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...machine, turn OFF the power and unplug the machine. Do not turn it is printing. Do not press down hard on top of the FINE Cartridge. Ink may indicate a need for servicing. Doing so may result in injury. Do not place the following objects on the Document Cover when ...using the Platen Glass to leak out. 6 Do not place heavy objects on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. They will be careful not to strong physical shock or vibration. Then, contact your hands or clothing, wash them soon ...
...machine, turn OFF the power and unplug the machine. Do not turn it is printing. Do not press down hard on top of the FINE Cartridge. Ink may indicate a need for servicing. Doing so may result in injury. Do not place the following objects on the Document Cover when ...using the Platen Glass to leak out. 6 Do not place heavy objects on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. They will be careful not to strong physical shock or vibration. Then, contact your hands or clothing, wash them soon ...
MP170 User's Guide
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Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
MP170 User's Guide
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... to the correct position for the media being opened. (16) Paper Thickness Lever Used to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of Card Slot. (14) Access Lamp (MP170) Lights when a memory card is in two types, Color (on the right) and Black (on the left). (12) Scanning ...Unit Used to scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP170) Insert a memory card or card adapter containing a memory card into the Card Slots. Chapter 1 Before Printing 11 The machine is printing from or scanning to...
... to the correct position for the media being opened. (16) Paper Thickness Lever Used to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and surface of Card Slot. (14) Access Lamp (MP170) Lights when a memory card is in two types, Color (on the right) and Black (on the left). (12) Scanning ...Unit Used to scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP170) Insert a memory card or card adapter containing a memory card into the Card Slots. Chapter 1 Before Printing 11 The machine is printing from or scanning to...
MP170 User's Guide
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... 1 Before Printing 13 Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (11) Black/Color Ink Lamp Lights when a Black/Color FINE Cartridge is enabled. (4) [SCAN] Button Opens the MP Navigator to scan a document to your computer according to the settings selected. To use this button to confirm...
... 1 Before Printing 13 Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (11) Black/Color Ink Lamp Lights when a Black/Color FINE Cartridge is enabled. (4) [SCAN] Button Opens the MP Navigator to scan a document to your computer according to the settings selected. To use this button to confirm...
MP170 User's Guide
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...of time, we recommend making black & white and color prints/copies or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning about once every month to prevent degradation of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 79) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to prevent it from drying out. In the same way... If the machine is covered to produce highdefinition prints. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in place, the nozzles might become clogged. Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to turn the machine ON and OFF. We recommend turning OFF the ...
...of time, we recommend making black & white and color prints/copies or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning about once every month to prevent degradation of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 79) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to prevent it from drying out. In the same way... If the machine is covered to produce highdefinition prints. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in place, the nozzles might become clogged. Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to turn the machine ON and OFF. We recommend turning OFF the ...
MP170 User's Guide
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RESTORE DEFAULT Changes the settings back to the default, except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the FINE Cartridge: YES/NO SAVE CONFGURATION Saves the current media settings for the size, type, quality, magnification, intensity and image optimize: YES/NO LOAD CONFGURATION Loads the saved media settings: YES/NO Chapter 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP170) 67
RESTORE DEFAULT Changes the settings back to the default, except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the FINE Cartridge: YES/NO SAVE CONFGURATION Saves the current media settings for the size, type, quality, magnification, intensity and image optimize: YES/NO LOAD CONFGURATION Loads the saved media settings: YES/NO Chapter 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP170) 67
MP170 User's Guide
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... ON, and then open the Scanning Unit. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of the FINE Cartridges is used, or installed incorrectly. Black: PG-40 Black Color...
... ON, and then open the Scanning Unit. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with this machine. Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of the FINE Cartridges is used, or installed incorrectly. Black: PG-40 Black Color...
MP170 User's Guide
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z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 69
z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to avoid staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 69
MP170 User's Guide
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... have removed it clicks into place. 70 Routine Maintenance (2) Chapter 9 Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridge should go into the right holder (C). (1) (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge on a slight tilt. (2) Push the FINE Cartridge up until it . Important z Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you touch...
... have removed it clicks into place. 70 Routine Maintenance (2) Chapter 9 Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left holder (B) and Color FINE Cartridge should go into the right holder (C). (1) (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge on a slight tilt. (2) Push the FINE Cartridge up until it . Important z Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you touch...
MP170 User's Guide
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... not recommended. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that the FINE Cartridge was installed in the machine). Color ink is specified. z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of its original position. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. 5 Close the Scanning Unit. If you use up all the ink in...
... not recommended. Important z To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that the FINE Cartridge was installed in the machine). Color ink is specified. z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of its original position. z To maintain optimal print quality, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. 5 Close the Scanning Unit. If you use up all the ink in...
MP170 User's Guide
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...Displayed On The LCD/LED" on page 76. Knowing When To Replace A FINE Cartridge It is important to press [OK] (MP170) / [Black] or [Color] (MP150) with all the FINE Cartridges installed. Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When ... Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 If you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, it will resume as soon as the FINE Cartridge is replaced and the Scanning Unit is finished, replace the FINE Cartridge immediately. z With MP170, you continue to cancel the current print job. or appears on ...
...Displayed On The LCD/LED" on page 76. Knowing When To Replace A FINE Cartridge It is important to press [OK] (MP170) / [Black] or [Color] (MP150) with all the FINE Cartridges installed. Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When ... Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 If you continue printing with an empty FINE Cartridge, it will resume as soon as the FINE Cartridge is replaced and the Scanning Unit is finished, replace the FINE Cartridge immediately. z With MP170, you continue to cancel the current print job. or appears on ...
MP170 User's Guide
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...of ink cannot be detected appears. The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu.... In this instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts the remaining level of ink during printing. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 What Is A Low Ink Warning? Click the ...
...of ink cannot be detected appears. The ink counter assumes the ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu.... In this instance, if an old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts the remaining level of ink during printing. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 What Is A Low Ink Warning? Click the ...
MP170 User's Guide
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... you can be enabled. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of your machine from [Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. In this case the Borderless Printing...Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. The [Black only] setting can print with both cartridges. 1. Double-click the model name from the pull down menu. 5. Choose [Ink Cartridge Setting] from [Name] in [Media Type]. Choose the name of Color ink, and then click the [Apply]...
... you can be enabled. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of your machine from [Product] and click the [Maintenance] button. 4. In this case the Borderless Printing...Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. The [Black only] setting can print with both cartridges. 1. Double-click the model name from the pull down menu. 5. Choose [Ink Cartridge Setting] from [Name] in [Media Type]. Choose the name of Color ink, and then click the [Apply]...
MP170 User's Guide
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icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. OR OR In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. However, the error .... When you try printing when "?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75 z When the "?" If you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the Low Ink Warning If you install an old...
icon appears for the FINE Cartridge in question. OR OR In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. However, the error .... When you try printing when "?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75 z When the "?" If you install a new FINE Cartridge, the Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the Low Ink Warning If you install an old...
MP170 User's Guide
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... Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. See the Printer Driver Guide. See "Replacing A FINE... Cartridge" on page 80. 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 79 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 79 If the problem ...
... Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Note Before Performing Maintenance Remove the FINE Cartridge once, then reinsert it into place. See the Printer Driver Guide. See "Replacing A FINE... Cartridge" on page 80. 76 Routine Maintenance Chapter 9 Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 79 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 79 If the problem ...