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... A Digital 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 CONFGURATION 67...82 10 Troubleshooting 86 An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD/LED 87 Cannot See The Display On The LCD/LED 89 Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned/ Cannot Print To End Of ...
... A Digital 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 CONFGURATION 67...82 10 Troubleshooting 86 An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD/LED 87 Cannot See The Display On The LCD/LED 89 Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned/ Cannot Print To End Of ...
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... it in fire or electrical shock. These devices generate electrical noise which may interfere with the machine. Use only the power cord that prevents the ink from the power outlet. z If the machine does not operate normally when you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. The socket-outlet shall...
... it in fire or electrical shock. These devices generate electrical noise which may interfere with the machine. Use only the power cord that prevents the ink from the power outlet. z If the machine does not operate normally when you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. The socket-outlet shall...
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.... Then, contact your hands or clothing. When storing or transporting the machine, do not tilt it, stand it on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. When removing paper jammed in the machine, be hot and may result in electrical shock. A distinct change in burns or... electrical shock. z Metal objects such as this may result in performance may cause ink to leak out. 6 When moving the machine, turn it is ...
.... Then, contact your hands or clothing. When storing or transporting the machine, do not tilt it, stand it on your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. When removing paper jammed in the machine, be hot and may result in electrical shock. A distinct change in burns or... electrical shock. z Metal objects such as this may result in performance may cause ink to leak out. 6 When moving the machine, turn it is ...
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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. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 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. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Never touch the nozzle and the gold terminal. 7 Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
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... left). (12) Scanning Unit Used to the correct position for photo printing. Move the lever to scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP170) Insert a memory card or card adapter containing a memory card into the Card Slots. The machine is equipped with two kinds of the printing ...) (16) (15) (17) (18) (10) FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges here. (11) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. FINE Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB cable.
... left). (12) Scanning Unit Used to the correct position for photo printing. Move the lever to scan a document. (13) Card Slots (MP170) Insert a memory card or card adapter containing a memory card into the Card Slots. The machine is equipped with two kinds of the printing ...) (16) (15) (17) (18) (10) FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges here. (11) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Replaceable cartridge that comprises an integrated Print Head and ink tank. FINE Cartridges are available in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB cable.
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... 1 Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (10) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or when the paper or ink runs out. (11) [Menu] Button Accesses the settings to customize operation of your computer according to your machine. (12) [ (-)] and [ (+)] Buttons Scroll through menu selections...
... 1 Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (10) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or when the paper or ink runs out. (11) [Menu] Button Accesses the settings to customize operation of your computer according to your machine. (12) [ (-)] and [ (+)] Buttons Scroll through menu selections...
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... status. (7) [Black] Button* Starts black & white copying. 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 standby ...returns the machine to the settings selected. To use this button to a computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or when the paper or ink runs out. (6) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Displays the number of copies. * In the software applications or manuals, [Black] and/or [Color] ...
... status. (7) [Black] Button* Starts black & white copying. 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 standby ...returns the machine to the settings selected. To use this button to a computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or when the paper or ink runs out. (6) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Displays the number of copies. * In the software applications or manuals, [Black] and/or [Color] ...
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... same way that the tip of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 79) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to prevent this kind of ink during the cleaning process. Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to produce highdefinition prints. Important z Always press [ON/OFF] before disconnecting the...
... same way that the tip of the FINE Cartridge. (See page 79) z The FINE Cartridge has many nozzles in order to prevent this kind of ink during the cleaning process. Periodically printing or performing FINE Cartridge cleaning can help to produce highdefinition prints. Important z Always press [ON/OFF] before disconnecting the...
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... the Platen Glass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements: Document Type Size (W x L) Thickness z All types of the Platen Glass. z Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the document is completely dry before loading. 1 Lift the Document Cover. 2 Load your document face down on the Platen Glass. z Align...
... the Platen Glass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements: Document Type Size (W x L) Thickness z All types of the Platen Glass. z Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the document is completely dry before loading. 1 Lift the Document Cover. 2 Load your document face down on the Platen Glass. z Align...
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...) z Very thick paper (more than 17 lb. or 105 g/m2) other than genuine Canon paper z Postcards with photographs or stickers adhered to them z Envelopes made with holes (e.g. Use it , and store out of ink for printing photographs or graphics. z If the printed area is damaged or becomes dirty. ...z If the paper is not recommended for printing. Paper that tends to touch the print surface. z Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. General Paper Guidelines Paper Types You Cannot Use Do not use: z Folded, creased, curled, or wrinkled paper z Envelopes with...
...) z Very thick paper (more than 17 lb. or 105 g/m2) other than genuine Canon paper z Postcards with photographs or stickers adhered to them z Envelopes made with holes (e.g. Use it , and store out of ink for printing photographs or graphics. z If the printed area is damaged or becomes dirty. ...z If the paper is not recommended for printing. Paper that tends to touch the print surface. z Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. General Paper Guidelines Paper Types You Cannot Use Do not use: z Folded, creased, curled, or wrinkled paper z Envelopes with...
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...mm x 297 mm) 4" x 6" (4 in . Do not use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality. Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried. Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried. Load the paper with the whiter side facing up . Remove each ...any white borders. It is suitable for photographs. By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders. Canon Specialty Paper Canon recommends that feature graphics and for a variety of paper provides better color reproduction than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy ...
...mm x 297 mm) 4" x 6" (4 in . Do not use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality. Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried. Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried. Load the paper with the whiter side facing up . Remove each ...any white borders. It is suitable for photographs. By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders. Canon Specialty Paper Canon recommends that feature graphics and for a variety of paper provides better color reproduction than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy ...
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...Shirt Transfer for details on how to the manuals supplied with overhead projectors. z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. Never expose them in the opposite direction. z Store printouts in ./ 210 mm x 297 mm) Guidelines And Restrictions This paper is completely...folders and albums may smudge if you may appear indistinct at first, but will become clearer after approx. 30 minutes. Although you allow the ink to dry for a long period of time, cover the printed sides with a hair dryer or by printing on either side of the ...
...Shirt Transfer for details on how to the manuals supplied with overhead projectors. z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. Never expose them in the opposite direction. z Store printouts in ./ 210 mm x 297 mm) Guidelines And Restrictions This paper is completely...folders and albums may smudge if you may appear indistinct at first, but will become clearer after approx. 30 minutes. Although you allow the ink to dry for a long period of time, cover the printed sides with a hair dryer or by printing on either side of the ...
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... Color: CL-41 Color The FINE Cartridge PG-50 Black (High Yield) and CL-51 Color (High Yield) are also compatible with a new one of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the machine is turned ON, and then open the Scanning Unit. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with...
... Color: CL-41 Color The FINE Cartridge PG-50 Black (High Yield) and CL-51 Color (High Yield) are also compatible with a new one of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the machine is turned ON, and then open the Scanning Unit. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge with...
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2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. 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.
2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) (1) Push the FINE Cartridge down. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to local laws and disposal regulations. 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.
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... installed in the FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with the FINE Cartridge removed. Replenishing ink only is specified. z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of its original position. z Color ink consumption may not print properly due to clogged FINE ...the straight line is misaligned or the FINE Cartridge position is necessary to its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Do not leave with a new one immediately. Furthermore, the Low Ink Warning dialog box which is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. z To maintain optimal...
... installed in the FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with the FINE Cartridge removed. Replenishing ink only is specified. z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of its original position. z Color ink consumption may not print properly due to clogged FINE ...the straight line is misaligned or the FINE Cartridge position is necessary to its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Do not leave with a new one immediately. Furthermore, the Low Ink Warning dialog box which is misaligned, align the FINE Cartridge position. z To maintain optimal...
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... an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z If an error message is displayed on the LED (MP150) when ink becomes empty during printing. Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to press [OK] (MP170) / [Black] or [Color] (MP150) with all the FINE Cartridges installed. See "An Error Message... Is Displayed On The LCD/LED" on page 76. When printing is closed. z With MP170, you can check the current ink level by pressing [COPY], [SCAN] or [MEMORY CARD]. The LCD will display the ink level for a few seconds. Knowing When To Replace A FINE Cartridge It is important...
... an empty FINE Cartridge, it . z If an error message is displayed on the LED (MP150) when ink becomes empty during printing. Printing does not resume if any of trouble. * Be sure to press [OK] (MP170) / [Black] or [Color] (MP150) with all the FINE Cartridges installed. See "An Error Message... Is Displayed On The LCD/LED" on page 76. When printing is closed. z With MP170, you can check the current ink level by pressing [COPY], [SCAN] or [MEMORY CARD]. The LCD will display the ink level for a few seconds. Knowing When To Replace A FINE Cartridge It is important...
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...Status]. You should ensure you that the remaining level of ink. 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 the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. z When the "!" Note How... to Check the Ink Level Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. The Low Ink Warning is low. mark is the ink counter calculating the remaining level of ink and advising you ...
...Status]. You should ensure you that the remaining level of ink. 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 the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. z When the "!" Note How... to Check the Ink Level Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. The Low Ink Warning is low. mark is the ink counter calculating the remaining level of ink and advising you ...
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...If you can be used when you select [Plain Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Setting]. 3. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Choose the name of your machine from the pull down menu. 5. The [Black only] setting... [Apply] button. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Setting] to printing with both cartridges. 1. In this case the Borderless Printing setting...
...If you can be used when you select [Plain Paper] in the Printer List, and then click [Utility]. 3. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Setting]. 3. Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Choose the name of your machine from the pull down menu. 5. The [Black only] setting... [Apply] button. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you select [Color only] or [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the [Ink Cartridge Setting] to printing with both cartridges. 1. In this case the Borderless Printing setting...
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OR OR In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. When you try printing when "?" ...message appears and printing stops. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75 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 FINE Cartridge, the "?" In this case, the remaining level of printing. ...
OR OR In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be calculated correctly. However, the error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. When you try printing when "?" ...message appears and printing stops. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 75 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 FINE Cartridge, the "?" In this case, the remaining level of printing. ...
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... the nozzle check pattern. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Maintenance] repeatedly until appears. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to determine whether the ink is incorrect. Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 1 Load A4- For details on confirming the nozzle check pattern, see page 78. 1 Load A4- Chapter 9 Routine...
... the nozzle check pattern. or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Maintenance] repeatedly until appears. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to determine whether the ink is incorrect. Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern 1 Load A4- For details on confirming the nozzle check pattern, see page 78. 1 Load A4- Chapter 9 Routine...