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... Directly from a Compliant Device 32 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 32 About PictBridge Print Settings 34 Routine Maintenance 38 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 38 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........40 Print Head Cleaning 42 Print Head Deep Cleaning 43 Aligning the Print Head 44 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 46 Keeping...
... Directly from a Compliant Device 32 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 32 About PictBridge Print Settings 34 Routine Maintenance 38 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 38 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........40 Print Head Cleaning 42 Print Head Deep Cleaning 43 Aligning the Print Head 44 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 46 Keeping...
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...Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is installed properly. If print results are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 47. If the ... ink. If lines are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 57. z If the error message is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 46. Note Before...
...Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is installed properly. If print results are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 47. If the ... ink. If lines are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 57. z If the error message is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 46. Note Before...
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.... (2) Use the [ or ] button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 39 The pattern print confirmation screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 4 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. Set the Paper Thickness ...Lever to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is displayed. (4) Use the { or...
.... (2) Use the [ or ] button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 39 The pattern print confirmation screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. 4 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. Set the Paper Thickness ...Lever to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is displayed. (4) Use the { or...
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Routine Maintenance 41 The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to start Print Head Cleaning. z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42.
Routine Maintenance 41 The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to start Print Head Cleaning. z If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42.
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... press the OK button. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 43. 42 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is turned on, then...
... press the OK button. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 43. 42 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is turned on, then...
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... Yes, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 43 Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is displayed. (5) Use the { or } button to the left. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. The confirmation screen is...
... Yes, then press the OK button. Routine Maintenance 43 Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is displayed. (5) Use the { or } button to the left. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. The confirmation screen is...
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... "Main Components" of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, then open the Output Tray Extension. The print head alignment pattern is displayed. 44 Routine Maintenance Set the Paper Thickness Lever to select Yes, then press the OK button. The input screen for the...
... "Main Components" of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, then open the Output Tray Extension. The print head alignment pattern is displayed. 44 Routine Maintenance Set the Paper Thickness Lever to select Yes, then press the OK button. The input screen for the...
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... and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column A that has the least noticeable streaks. 4 Adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to select the number of the pattern in column M that has the least noticeable streaks. (5) Repeat the procedure until...
... and use the [ or ] button to input the number of the pattern in column A that has the least noticeable streaks. 4 Adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and use the [ or ] button to select the number of the pattern in column M that has the least noticeable streaks. (5) Repeat the procedure until...
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...ink volume. See "The ink has run out. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the LCD that is displayed while printing is probably empty. You can also confirm the ink level on page 57 and confirm how to have a new FINE Cartridge available. z When ink... may not be correct. U163" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the LCD while printing. The machine considers as a guide. When printing from your computer screen as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is being performed. 46 Routine Maintenance Note You can check the current ink level by ...
...ink volume. See "The ink has run out. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the LCD that is displayed while printing is probably empty. You can also confirm the ink level on page 57 and confirm how to have a new FINE Cartridge available. z When ink... may not be correct. U163" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the LCD while printing. The machine considers as a guide. When printing from your computer screen as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is being performed. 46 Routine Maintenance Note You can check the current ink level by ...
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... not recommended. Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Important Handling FINE Cartridges z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on -screen manual. Refilling ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may not operate properly when it . (A) (B) (A) Electrical Contacts...
... not recommended. Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Important Handling FINE Cartridges z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on -screen manual. Refilling ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may not operate properly when it . (A) (B) (A) Electrical Contacts...
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Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it according to avoid staining your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. Discard it . z... the FINE Cartridge until it . z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it clicks into place. z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on the removed protective tape. 5 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the B way into the left slot ( B ) ...
Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it according to avoid staining your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. Discard it . z... the FINE Cartridge until it . z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it clicks into place. z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on the removed protective tape. 5 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the B way into the left slot ( B ) ...
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...its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). z When you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support... back to get your fingers caught. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 44. 50 Routine Maintenance See "Aligning the...
...its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). z When you start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is performed automatically. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support... back to get your fingers caught. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 44. 50 Routine Maintenance See "Aligning the...
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...if it off the machine. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. Routine Maintenance 51 Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following cases: - Numerous nozzles are not using a power outlet strip, ...on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off instead. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it is traced with water or sweat. Printed area is not used for high-precision printing. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become ...
...if it off the machine. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. Routine Maintenance 51 Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following cases: - Numerous nozzles are not using a power outlet strip, ...on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off instead. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can switch it is traced with water or sweat. Printed area is not used for high-precision printing. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become ...
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... Exterior of the machine, do not use neutral detergent or volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Important The inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (B) gently. Paper tissue powders or fine threads may remain inside the machine and...
... Exterior of the machine, do not use neutral detergent or volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner, as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Important The inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (B) gently. Paper tissue powders or fine threads may remain inside the machine and...
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...Canon service representative. An unsupported USB hub is connected via a USB hub, remove the hub Remove the hub. If a PictBridge compliant device is connected. z If the Power lamp is connected, press the } button five times, then press the OK button. (5)Use the { or } button to hold the ink used during Print Head... on your device, you can print another photograph. and connect it takes too much time to continue printing. Message Action The ink absorber is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber...
...Canon service representative. An unsupported USB hub is connected via a USB hub, remove the hub Remove the hub. If a PictBridge compliant device is connected. z If the Power lamp is connected, press the } button five times, then press the OK button. (5)Use the { or } button to hold the ink used during Print Head... on your device, you can print another photograph. and connect it takes too much time to continue printing. Message Action The ink absorber is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber...
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... protective tape (A) is loaded with the wrong side facing upwards. The media is removed. (A) Print Head nozzles are made to the instruction manuals supplied with reduced quality. When printing from your computer, refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in the print settings for the memory card mode. Small dusts may be improved by reinstalling the...
... protective tape (A) is loaded with the wrong side facing upwards. The media is removed. (A) Print Head nozzles are made to the instruction manuals supplied with reduced quality. When printing from your computer, refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in the print settings for the memory card mode. Small dusts may be improved by reinstalling the...
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... the types of paper to set back to perform Print Head Alignment using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. If you did not align the Print Head after you are printing on inappropriate type of the machine. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 53. When performing duplex printing, if the specified page size does not match...
... the types of paper to set back to perform Print Head Alignment using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. If you did not align the Print Head after you are printing on inappropriate type of the machine. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 53. When performing duplex printing, if the specified page size does not match...
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... is more likely to get dirty due to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in height. (A) (B) We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Printing beyond the recommended printing area of your computer, refer to the wider clearance between the print head and the loaded paper. See "Paper Handling" ...on the other side facing up the paper in a direction opposite to paper curl as follows. (1)With the printing side (A) facing up, cover the paper with either any...
... is more likely to get dirty due to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in height. (A) (B) We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Printing beyond the recommended printing area of your computer, refer to the wider clearance between the print head and the loaded paper. See "Paper Handling" ...on the other side facing up the paper in a direction opposite to paper curl as follows. (1)With the printing side (A) facing up, cover the paper with either any...
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... When Copying Cause Action The original document is misaligned. The original document is displayed, click Yes. Instead of print jobs in the Dock to be able to perform Print Head Alignment using the Operation Panel. See "Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover" on page 9. If there...the original on -screen manual. (2)Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are deleted. The original document is dirty. The printer status monitor is loaded correctly on the Printer menu. Check that the ...
... When Copying Cause Action The original document is misaligned. The original document is displayed, click Yes. Instead of print jobs in the Dock to be able to perform Print Head Alignment using the Operation Panel. See "Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover" on page 9. If there...the original on -screen manual. (2)Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are deleted. The original document is dirty. The printer status monitor is loaded correctly on the Printer menu. Check that the ...
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... message on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "Printer in the display on page 57. If this machine. Load paper in the Rear Tray, and select Continue* in use" "No paper" "Paper jam" "Printer cover open" "No print head" "Waste tank...device to clear the error. Error No.: 2002 Is Displayed Cause PictBridge compliant device is connected. The FINE Cartridge is printing from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to the instruction manual of selecting Continue on page 57. 70 Troubleshooting The ink absorber...
... message on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "Printer in the display on page 57. If this machine. Load paper in the Rear Tray, and select Continue* in use" "No paper" "Paper jam" "Printer cover open" "No print head" "Waste tank...device to clear the error. Error No.: 2002 Is Displayed Cause PictBridge compliant device is connected. The FINE Cartridge is printing from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to the instruction manual of selecting Continue on page 57. 70 Troubleshooting The ink absorber...