Easy Setup Instructions
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... 1: Turn ON the machine, and connect the USB cable. on -screen instructions to be displayed. Select Easy Install in the [Printer List], the printer driver is installed. IMPORTANT • Do not connect the USB cable until Step 4, "Connect the USB cable." • Before installing... License Agreement, then click [Yes]. • Installation begins. Follow the displayed instructions. Step 4: Connect the USB cable. 1 When the [Printer Connection] appears, connect the machine to the computer with the Operation Panel of Residence] dialog boxes will not be detected. Click US only ...
... 1: Turn ON the machine, and connect the USB cable. on -screen instructions to be displayed. Select Easy Install in the [Printer List], the printer driver is installed. IMPORTANT • Do not connect the USB cable until Step 4, "Connect the USB cable." • Before installing... License Agreement, then click [Yes]. • Installation begins. Follow the displayed instructions. Step 4: Connect the USB cable. 1 When the [Printer Connection] appears, connect the machine to the computer with the Operation Panel of Residence] dialog boxes will not be detected. Click US only ...
User's Guide
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.... All rights reserved. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to be understood to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 Disclaimer Canon Inc. This machine supports Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that this publication may be transmitted or copied ... not guaranteed or warranted, and they are trademarks of this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160.
.... All rights reserved. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to be understood to change without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 Disclaimer Canon Inc. This machine supports Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that this publication may be transmitted or copied ... not guaranteed or warranted, and they are trademarks of this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to your Canon MP180/MP160.
User's Guide
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... the paper does not feed properly, fan the sheets prior to loading them from sticking together. Paper Type Plain paper Load Limit Paper Thickness Printer Driver Setting Lever Position For [Media Type] Approx. 100 sheets (17 lb. Fanning the sheets will prevent them (up to 10) in... the Auto Sheet Feeder. or 64 g/m2) Left [Plain Paper] Envelopes Approx. 10 envelopes Right [Envelope] Canon Genuine Media Canon recommends that you use with your machine. Chapter 1 Before Printing 17 Please be sure to follow the guidelines and meet the requirements when loading...
... the paper does not feed properly, fan the sheets prior to loading them from sticking together. Paper Type Plain paper Load Limit Paper Thickness Printer Driver Setting Lever Position For [Media Type] Approx. 100 sheets (17 lb. Fanning the sheets will prevent them (up to 10) in... the Auto Sheet Feeder. or 64 g/m2) Left [Plain Paper] Envelopes Approx. 10 envelopes Right [Envelope] Canon Genuine Media Canon recommends that you use with your machine. Chapter 1 Before Printing 17 Please be sure to follow the guidelines and meet the requirements when loading...
User's Guide
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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. z The steps described in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (See page 23) 3 Create a document or...
... 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. z The steps described in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (See page 23) 3 Create a document or...
User's Guide
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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 closed. (1) (2) (3) Note z From the [Page Setup] tab, select...
... 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 closed. (1) (2) (3) Note z From the [Page Setup] tab, select...
User's Guide
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To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon MP180 Printer] on the machine. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 53 Note (1) z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on the taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs. 6 Print the document. (1) Click [Print] or [OK] (1). z Click [Cancel Printing] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing. The machine starts printing.
To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon MP180 Printer] on the machine. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 53 Note (1) z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on the taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs. 6 Print the document. (1) Click [Print] or [OK] (1). z Click [Cancel Printing] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing. The machine starts printing.
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... Specify the required settings. (1) Select [Print] from [Print Mode], the document will look when printed. z For details about other printer driver functions, click [?] to your document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to the characteristics of the [... [Preview] displays a preview screen that allows you select the print mode appropriate to view the Printer Driver Guide. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 55 If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the Printer Driver Guide is not displayed even if [?] is clicked. Some applications do not have selected. ...
... Specify the required settings. (1) Select [Print] from [Print Mode], the document will look when printed. z For details about other printer driver functions, click [?] to your document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to the characteristics of the [... [Preview] displays a preview screen that allows you select the print mode appropriate to view the Printer Driver Guide. Chapter 5 Printing From Your Computer 55 If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the Printer Driver Guide is not displayed even if [?] is clicked. Some applications do not have selected. ...
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... machine. To cancel a job in the list, click [Stop Jobs] (when using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-clicking the name of your machine in the [Printer List] of the [Printer Setup Utility] (When using Mac OS X v.10.3.x or Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click [Stop Printing]). 56 Printing From Your Computer Chapter 5 z Double-clicking the...
... machine. To cancel a job in the list, click [Stop Jobs] (when using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-clicking the name of your machine in the [Printer List] of the [Printer Setup Utility] (When using Mac OS X v.10.3.x or Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click [Stop Printing]). 56 Printing From Your Computer Chapter 5 z Double-clicking the...
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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 during printing. What Is A Low Ink Warning? In this ... Chapter 9 The Low Ink Warning is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink cannot be detected appears. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. It also appears automatically during printing. mark is installed, ...
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 during printing. What Is A Low Ink Warning? In this ... Chapter 9 The Low Ink Warning is installed, a message that the FINE Cartridges are running out of ink cannot be detected appears. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. It also appears automatically during printing. mark is installed, ...
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... 1. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with new one. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Double-click the model name from [Name] in [Media Type]. Select [Color only] when the cartridge... [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Settings]. 3. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of...
... 1. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be expected, compared to [Both Black and Color] after replacing with new one. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Double-click the model name from [Name] in [Media Type]. Select [Color only] when the cartridge... [Ink Cartridge Settings] to printing with either the Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Chapter 9 Routine Maintenance 73 Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. 2. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Settings]. 3. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of...
User's Guide
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... the FINE Cartridge position. Follow the procedures below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. See the Printer Driver Guide. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep... When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality.
... the FINE Cartridge position. Follow the procedures below to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for the [Print Quality] setting to clean these nozzles. See the Printer Driver Guide. Step 2 See "FINE Cartridge Cleaning" on page 78 If the problem persists after performing FINE Cartridge Cleaning twice Step 3 See "FINE Cartridge Deep... When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the FINE Cartridge Nozzles are probably clogged. Adjusting the printer driver for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality.
User's Guide
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... to continue printing. If you are using the MP Driver. If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the Printer Driver Guide. The machine may also have to turn on the model or brand of your device. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. The ink absorber... satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment. If the machine is almost full. The function for detecting the remaining ink level will no ink" state. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in the appropriate positions.
... to continue printing. If you are using the MP Driver. If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the Printer Driver Guide. The machine may also have to turn on the model or brand of your device. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. The ink absorber... satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment. If the machine is almost full. The function for detecting the remaining ink level will no ink" state. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon Cartridges in the appropriate positions.
User's Guide
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... to the instruction manual supplied with your device, you can continue under the ink out condition. Message CHECK INK U140 CHECK PRINTER Action The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this error occurs, replacement of the ink absorber and maintenance of the...Troubleshooting 87 If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is in the appropriate positions. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. If printing is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge immediately after connecting the...
... to the instruction manual supplied with your device, you can continue under the ink out condition. Message CHECK INK U140 CHECK PRINTER Action The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this error occurs, replacement of the ink absorber and maintenance of the...Troubleshooting 87 If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is in the appropriate positions. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. If printing is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment. Replace the empty FINE Cartridge immediately after connecting the...
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...up . Print the nozzle check pattern to check for the [Print Quality] setting. See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 67. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. The paper stack exceeds the capacity of paper. Check that the correct FINE Cartridge is loaded with a new one as soon... Check Pattern" on page 67. z ink supply is not finished yet, just press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on page 78. Incorrect paper type. In the [Print] dialog box of the printer driver, ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. z If straight lines are shifted...
...up . Print the nozzle check pattern to check for the [Print Quality] setting. See "FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning" on page 67. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. The paper stack exceeds the capacity of paper. Check that the correct FINE Cartridge is loaded with a new one as soon... Check Pattern" on page 67. z ink supply is not finished yet, just press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on page 78. Incorrect paper type. In the [Print] dialog box of the printer driver, ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. z If straight lines are shifted...
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... extremely hot. Action Check and remove any circumstances touch it. Open the Paper Output Tray. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Page Setup] dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the size of your computer. Do not under...
... extremely hot. Action Check and remove any circumstances touch it. Open the Paper Output Tray. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or [Printer Setup Utility] (or [Print Center]) in the [Page Setup] dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the size of your computer. Do not under...
User's Guide
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... of the data is too large, part of it may be lost. The quality (image quality) displayed Set the image quality suitable for the document. (MP180) See "Adjusting Image Quality" on page 81. The Platen Glass or inner side of the Clean the Platen Glass or inner side of the print... data. See "Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover" on page 29. When the spool format is dirty. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Note When Reduce spool data size is not suitable for the document. on the LCD is set on the Platen Glass. should...
... of the data is too large, part of it may be lost. The quality (image quality) displayed Set the image quality suitable for the document. (MP180) See "Adjusting Image Quality" on page 81. The Platen Glass or inner side of the Clean the Platen Glass or inner side of the print... data. See "Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover" on page 29. When the spool format is dirty. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Note When Reduce spool data size is not suitable for the document. on the LCD is set on the Platen Glass. should...
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...type is not selected correctly in the direction opposite to print images that smudging may not feed properly. On the [Main] tab of the printer driver, ensure that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Cause Inappropriate paper type is used is too thin. When printing on is ...thick. Slide the paper guides against the paper stack. Paper Curls/Ink Blots Cause Paper being used . Action Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon genuine media to the paper curl as follows. 1. z Note that have a high color saturation. Place the printing surface face up (A), and cover ...
...type is not selected correctly in the direction opposite to print images that smudging may not feed properly. On the [Main] tab of the printer driver, ensure that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Cause Inappropriate paper type is used is too thin. When printing on is ...thick. Slide the paper guides against the paper stack. Paper Curls/Ink Blots Cause Paper being used . Action Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon genuine media to the paper curl as follows. 1. z Note that have a high color saturation. Place the printing surface face up (A), and cover ...
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The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are using a non-Canon PictBridge compatible camera and not sure how to clear the error from the computer. If you are using . Refer to the machine, depending on the ... Or Color Is Incorrect" on the machine. z For the errors indicated on the model of the device. Error message on camera Printer in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on manually or switched to replay mode after connected to printing mode before connection. No print head...
The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are using a non-Canon PictBridge compatible camera and not sure how to clear the error from the computer. If you are using . Refer to the machine, depending on the ... Or Color Is Incorrect" on the machine. z For the errors indicated on the model of the device. Error message on camera Printer in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on manually or switched to replay mode after connected to printing mode before connection. No print head...
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If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. *1 To resume printing, you can press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine instead of the machine back in the display on your camera. However, because ...cord of selecting [Continue]. Error message on your camera to continue printing, press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with this machine. z Replace the FINE Cartridge and close the Scanning Unit. No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 97 Then printing can continue printing...
If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. *1 To resume printing, you can press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine instead of the machine back in the display on your camera. However, because ...cord of selecting [Continue]. Error message on your camera to continue printing, press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with this machine. z Replace the FINE Cartridge and close the Scanning Unit. No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 97 Then printing can continue printing...
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...) running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. Click [Cancel] on your computer can interfere with the CD-ROM. Click [Exit] ...opened on the [Installation Failure] screen. 3. Click [Start Over] on your desktop to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. Carefully follow the procedures described in the background. If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed on...icon. Turn the machine and the computer OFF. 6. Contact a Canon service representative. 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 10
...) running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. Click [Cancel] on your computer can interfere with the CD-ROM. Click [Exit] ...opened on the [Installation Failure] screen. 3. Click [Start Over] on your desktop to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. Carefully follow the procedures described in the background. If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed on...icon. Turn the machine and the computer OFF. 6. Contact a Canon service representative. 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 10