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... Routine Maintenance 48 Replacing an Ink Tank 48 Keeping the Best Printing Results 53 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 54 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 55 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........56 Print Head Cleaning 58 Print Head Deep Cleaning 60 Aligning the Print Head 62 Cleaning Your Machine 67 Troubleshooting 70 Error Message Is Displayed...
... Routine Maintenance 48 Replacing an Ink Tank 48 Keeping the Best Printing Results 53 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 54 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 55 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........56 Print Head Cleaning 58 Print Head Deep Cleaning 60 Aligning the Print Head 62 Cleaning Your Machine 67 Troubleshooting 70 Error Message Is Displayed...
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z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. z The MP Drivers are set into place. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, ...flashing, the machine is turned off the machine, be sure to a computer, turn on your computer (or a compatible device). See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 71. 2 If you are using the machine connected to your computer. Turning off the Machine 1 To turn on the ...
z The Print Head and ink tanks are installed. z The MP Drivers are set into place. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, ...flashing, the machine is turned off the machine, be sure to a computer, turn on your computer (or a compatible device). See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 71. 2 If you are using the machine connected to your computer. Turning off the Machine 1 To turn on the ...
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... connect a PictBridge compliant device such as "PictBridge compliant device". Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 41 A device with the PictBridge standard. Refer to the Easy Setup Instructions to align the Print Head. Note The Print Head cannot be sure to set up the machine and make it ...not yet performed and the MP Drivers are using the device battery, be sure to the device could result. If Print Head alignment is PictBridge-compatible. Connecting a PictBridge Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to as a digital camera, ...
... connect a PictBridge compliant device such as "PictBridge compliant device". Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 41 A device with the PictBridge standard. Refer to the Easy Setup Instructions to align the Print Head. Note The Print Head cannot be sure to set up the machine and make it ...not yet performed and the MP Drivers are using the device battery, be sure to the device could result. If Print Head alignment is PictBridge-compatible. Connecting a PictBridge Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to as a digital camera, ...
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... cannot open it gently. 2 Make sure that the machine is out of ink, replace it out in the open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to clog. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is reinstalled. Furthermore, with a new one. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. (1) Put your... immediately. z Replace empty tanks with ink tanks removed. Color ink is not recommended. Refilling ink is also consumed in the rounded indent of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Once you when to dry out, and the machine may be able to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it .
... cannot open it gently. 2 Make sure that the machine is out of ink, replace it out in the open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to clog. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is reinstalled. Furthermore, with a new one. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. (1) Put your... immediately. z Replace empty tanks with ink tanks removed. Color ink is not recommended. Refilling ink is also consumed in the rounded indent of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Once you when to dry out, and the machine may be able to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it .
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...once you have removed it is remaining, ink may leak out when you remove the protective cap and may not eject properly when (B) printing. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of consumables. Then remove the film completely (C). Discard it to leak and stain ...clothes and hands with *2 *1 ink on the removed protective cap. *1 Do not touch the electrical contacts on page 48. *1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; remove only the ink tank. 5 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) (A) (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the...
...once you have removed it is remaining, ink may leak out when you remove the protective cap and may not eject properly when (B) printing. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of consumables. Then remove the film completely (C). Discard it to leak and stain ...clothes and hands with *2 *1 ink on the removed protective cap. *1 Do not touch the electrical contacts on page 48. *1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; remove only the ink tank. 5 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) (A) (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the...
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.... *1 (1) 7 Close the Inner Cover. (3) (2) *1 Make sure the position of the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on page 71. Printing will not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed . Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing ...the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed , see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 52 Routine Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank...
.... *1 (1) 7 Close the Inner Cover. (3) (2) *1 Make sure the position of the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on page 71. Printing will not start printing after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed . Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing ...the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed , see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. 52 Routine Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank...
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... the ink from the wall outlet. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following. When You Turn Off the Machine Follow the procedure below to turn... not used for a Long Time When you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. When you can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Machine for...
... the ink from the wall outlet. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following. When You Turn Off the Machine Follow the procedure below to turn... not used for a Long Time When you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. When you can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Machine for...
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...the ink tank. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 55. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 48. - If the problem is not set properly. Contact your Canon service representative. If any one of the lamps is flashing fast, the associated ink tank ... are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 77. You can continue printing for the ink tanks are lit red. - Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Print the nozzle check pattern to have a replacement ink tank available...
...the ink tank. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 55. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 48. - If the problem is not set properly. Contact your Canon service representative. If any one of the lamps is flashing fast, the associated ink tank ... are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 77. You can continue printing for the ink tanks are lit red. - Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Print the nozzle check pattern to have a replacement ink tank available...
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... check pattern. (1) Select Settings on the HOME screen. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on page 56. The pattern print confirmation screen is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the .... (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. Routine Maintenance 55 The Maintenance screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. (4) 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. The nozzle check...
... check pattern. (1) Select Settings on the HOME screen. See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on page 56. The pattern print confirmation screen is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the .... (2) Open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head. Routine Maintenance 55 The Maintenance screen is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately. (4) 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. The nozzle check...
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... screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately. The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to the nozzle check pattern that you printed. The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. Select the pattern that is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to the Maintenance screen. (1) z If Lines Are Missing... (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 58. (1) (2) Routine Maintenance 57
... screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately. The cleaning confirmation screen is closer to the nozzle check pattern that you printed. The LCD returns to start Print Head Cleaning. Select the pattern that is displayed. (2) Select Yes and press the OK button to the Maintenance screen. (1) z If Lines Are Missing... (1) Select Also B and press the OK button. z If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks (1) Select All A and press the OK button. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 58. (1) (2) Routine Maintenance 57
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..."Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. This takes about 1 minute. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Note Make sure that ... nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is printed. 58 Routine Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the rounded indent of A4 or Letter-sized plain...
..."Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on the HOME screen. This takes about 1 minute. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (3) (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button. Note Make sure that ... nozzle check pattern is displayed. (3) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is printed. 58 Routine Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the rounded indent of A4 or Letter-sized plain...
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See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 60. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 56. Routine Maintenance 59 Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action.
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 60. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 56. Routine Maintenance 59 Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action.
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...perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this ... seconds. (4) 60 Routine Maintenance Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the rounded indent of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder...
...perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this ... seconds. (4) 60 Routine Maintenance Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the rounded indent of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder...
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If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. 5 Check the condition of that color. Routine Maintenance 61 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 48. (2) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 55. Contact your Canon service representative.
If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. 5 Check the condition of that color. Routine Maintenance 61 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 48. (2) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 55. Contact your Canon service representative.
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... press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is closed. Automatic Print Head Alignment Note You cannot feed paper from the Cassette when performing Automatic Print Head Alignment. z If results of supplied paper or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray...
... press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is closed. Automatic Print Head Alignment Note You cannot feed paper from the Cassette when performing Automatic Print Head Alignment. z If results of supplied paper or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray...
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... screen. Be sure to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Manual Print Head Alignment If the results of size other than A4 or Letter is printed, select Yes, then press the OK button. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on page 2. 5 Select ...then press the OK button. sized plain paper in the rounded indent of A4 or Letter- Important You cannot print the print head alignment pattern if paper of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, follow the procedure below to use A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. 2 Open the...
... screen. Be sure to perform Manual Print Head Alignment. Manual Print Head Alignment If the results of size other than A4 or Letter is printed, select Yes, then press the OK button. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see "Automatic Print Head Alignment" on page 2. 5 Select ...then press the OK button. sized plain paper in the rounded indent of A4 or Letter- Important You cannot print the print head alignment pattern if paper of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, follow the procedure below to use A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. 2 Open the...
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Caution z Be sure to avoid scratching the components. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. z Never use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cleaning. Important The sheet (B) is not fed properly. Cleaning Your Machine This section describes ...
Caution z Be sure to avoid scratching the components. z Do not use volatile liquids such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. z Never use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cleaning. Important The sheet (B) is not fed properly. Cleaning Your Machine This section describes ...
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... not be damaged. Close the inner cover and press OK." Depending on the machine. Perform necessary operations according your Canon service representative. Install the print head." Printing under the ink out condition. "Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. This error message indicates that the ink tanks are recommended ...
... not be damaged. Close the inner cover and press OK." Depending on the machine. Perform necessary operations according your Canon service representative. Install the print head." Printing under the ink out condition. "Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. This error message indicates that the ink tanks are recommended ...
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...ink tank is exposed to Read/write mode. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the Print Head. You cannot print in this condition, you need to check the status of the machine from the power ... an ink tank that Canon shall not be recognized." After a while, plug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Press OK and repeat operation. Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be correctly detected. For details on Manual Print Head Alignment, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 48...
...ink tank is exposed to Read/write mode. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the Print Head. You cannot print in this condition, you need to check the status of the machine from the power ... an ink tank that Canon shall not be recognized." After a while, plug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Press OK and repeat operation. Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be correctly detected. For details on Manual Print Head Alignment, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 48...
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... Type setting in (A). The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is empty. Make sure that ink is still not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. Contact your Canon service representative. z If the problem is ejecting properly. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on how to...
... Type setting in (A). The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is empty. Make sure that ink is still not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. Contact your Canon service representative. z If the problem is ejecting properly. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on how to...