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...without notice. has reviewed this manual and in order that this manual may not be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual thoroughly in any form, in whole or... to change without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be, nor should they be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. All ...
...without notice. has reviewed this manual and in order that this manual may not be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual thoroughly in any form, in whole or... to change without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be, nor should they be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. All ...
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... Check Pattern 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........59 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head Deep Cleaning 61 Aligning the Print Head 62 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 Keeping the Best Printing Results 70 Cleaning Your Machine 71 Troubleshooting 75 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD 76 LCD Cannot Be...
... Check Pattern 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........59 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head Deep Cleaning 61 Aligning the Print Head 62 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 Keeping the Best Printing Results 70 Cleaning Your Machine 71 Troubleshooting 75 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD 76 LCD Cannot Be...
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z The MP Drivers are installed properly. z The FINE Cartridges are installed. When the Power lamp stops flashing, the machine is turned off the machine, be turned off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. ...
z The MP Drivers are installed properly. z The FINE Cartridges are installed. When the Power lamp stops flashing, the machine is turned off the machine, be turned off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. ...
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... can carry out remote control operations, the security code for AUTO PRINT RX: select ON. z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. z You pressed the Stop/Reset button to approximately 50 pages* of faxes in memory. In this function may be the same as described, the fax...
... can carry out remote control operations, the security code for AUTO PRINT RX: select ON. z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. z You pressed the Stop/Reset button to approximately 50 pages* of faxes in memory. In this function may be the same as described, the fax...
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...See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 62. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 61. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 64. Refer to confirm the condition of a FINE Cartridge. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 67. z Make sure that the orange protective tape is displayed on ...removed from the bottom of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE...
...See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 62. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 61. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 64. Refer to confirm the condition of a FINE Cartridge. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 67. z Make sure that the orange protective tape is displayed on ...removed from the bottom of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE...
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... 59 Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is necessary, perform Print Head Cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 60. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzles need...
... 59 Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is necessary, perform Print Head Cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 60. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzles need...
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... 61 Note that the machine is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (3) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Do not perform any... press the OK button. 4.MAINTENANCE DEEP CLEANING Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print...
... 61 Note that the machine is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (3) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the Print Head. (1) Print the nozzle check pattern to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Do not perform any... press the OK button. 4.MAINTENANCE DEEP CLEANING Print Head Deep Cleaning starts. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print...
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... level detector is probably empty. BLACK INK LOW COLOR INK LOW CHECK INK U163 BLK COL CHECK INK U162 BLK COL Ink is used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of it . See "CHECK INK U163" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 76 and take ... action. Ink may not be correct. If you install a used . Take the appropriate action depending on the message displayed on the LCD to replace FINE Cartridges. When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level. Note z If there is...
... level detector is probably empty. BLACK INK LOW COLOR INK LOW CHECK INK U163 BLK COL CHECK INK U162 BLK COL Ink is used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of it . See "CHECK INK U163" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 76 and take ... action. Ink may not be correct. If you install a used . Take the appropriate action depending on the message displayed on the LCD to replace FINE Cartridges. When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level. Note z If there is...
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...Screen You can confirm the status of a Color and Black FINE Cartridges may have a new FINE Cartridge available. See "CHECK INK U162" in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are... displayed here. The statuses of each FINE Cartridge on -screen manual. We recommend that you replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. z Ink is low while printing in fax...
...Screen You can confirm the status of a Color and Black FINE Cartridges may have a new FINE Cartridge available. See "CHECK INK U162" in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are... displayed here. The statuses of each FINE Cartridge on -screen manual. We recommend that you replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. z Ink is low while printing in fax...
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Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) which appears on the LCD, note the following. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. Note If you have pressed the Stop/Reset button for at least 5 seconds ...when "CHECK INK", "BLK INK VOL UNKNOWN", or "COL INK VOL UNKNOWN" appears on the taskbar during printing. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Refer to ...
Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) which appears on the LCD, note the following. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. Note If you have pressed the Stop/Reset button for at least 5 seconds ...when "CHECK INK", "BLK INK VOL UNKNOWN", or "COL INK VOL UNKNOWN" appears on the taskbar during printing. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Refer to ...
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... Make sure that has been removed once, the machine may be displayed properly. Canon recommends to when printing with both cartridges. The machine may not be reduced compared to use . z Replace empty cartridges with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may not print out properly if you insert FINE...information on how to configure this setting, refer to some reasons such as clogging of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Note z If a FINE Cartridge runs out of first use new FINE cartridges in the open. However the print quality may not print out properly due to the PC ...
... Make sure that has been removed once, the machine may be displayed properly. Canon recommends to when printing with both cartridges. The machine may not be reduced compared to use . z Replace empty cartridges with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may not print out properly if you insert FINE...information on how to configure this setting, refer to some reasons such as clogging of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Note z If a FINE Cartridge runs out of first use new FINE cartridges in the open. However the print quality may not print out properly due to the PC ...
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...or the surrounding area. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it . Important If the Scanning Unit... (Printer Cover) is left . 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it . Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it according to the local laws and ...
...or the surrounding area. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. The machine may not print out properly if you have removed it . Important If the Scanning Unit... (Printer Cover) is left . 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it . Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it according to the local laws and ...
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...and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the appropriate slot. 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push up... to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly, and be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z If the straight line ...
...and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the appropriate slot. 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push up... to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly, and be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. Note z If the error message is still displayed after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z If the straight line ...
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... will be damaged. The machine has a built-in the correct position. This error message indicates that Canon shall not be correctly detected. You may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may also have run out. If a PictBridge compliant device is connected via a USB hub, remove... after connecting the device to continue printing without this function, press the Stop/Reset button for at least 5 seconds. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in progress and you want to select a PictBridge compliant print mode on page 64. Ink has run out. If ...
... will be damaged. The machine has a built-in the correct position. This error message indicates that Canon shall not be correctly detected. You may not be installed properly, or the Cartridge may also have run out. If a PictBridge compliant device is connected via a USB hub, remove... after connecting the device to continue printing without this function, press the Stop/Reset button for at least 5 seconds. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in progress and you want to select a PictBridge compliant print mode on page 64. Ink has run out. If ...
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... you press the Stop/Reset button to resolve the error, ensure to press the FAX button in memory. If the same error occurs, contact your Canon service representative. Return the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to send or receive the document using a G3 machine. The machine's memory is not resolved, ...handset correctly. Message CHECK PRINTER SCANNER ERROR LOAD PAPER Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the FINE Cartridge Holder, then turn the machine off and back on again. Reload the paper correctly and press the OK button. Set the machine to the...
... you press the Stop/Reset button to resolve the error, ensure to press the FAX button in memory. If the same error occurs, contact your Canon service representative. Return the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to send or receive the document using a G3 machine. The machine's memory is not resolved, ...handset correctly. Message CHECK PRINTER SCANNER ERROR LOAD PAPER Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the FINE Cartridge Holder, then turn the machine off and back on again. Reload the paper correctly and press the OK button. Set the machine to the...
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... than the ON/OFF button. 78 Troubleshooting When the problem is printed automatically. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on or the LCD is not color-compatible. z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. z You pressed the Stop/Reset button to print the received fax and will store it . The...
... than the ON/OFF button. 78 Troubleshooting When the problem is printed automatically. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on or the LCD is not color-compatible. z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. z You pressed the Stop/Reset button to print the received fax and will store it . The...
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...Head nozzles are clogged. Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 62 to be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it . Also, check that the protective tape (A) is loaded with the paper. For detailed information on only a particular side... printed misaligned. Troubleshooting 83 Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is no ink left. Printing on page 57 and perform any necessary maintenance operation.
...Head nozzles are clogged. Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 62 to be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it . Also, check that the protective tape (A) is loaded with the paper. For detailed information on only a particular side... printed misaligned. Troubleshooting 83 Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is no ink left. Printing on page 57 and perform any necessary maintenance operation.
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...Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "Printer in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the machine. The FINE Cartridge is not installed or the Cartridge may not be compatible with this message is displayed, make sure that the paper thickness lever is set appropriate, then press...PictBridge compliant device is printing from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to resolve the error, see "REQ. For errors on non-Canon PictBridge compliant devices, check the error message on the LCD and take the appropriate action to resolve the error, see "An Error ...
...Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "Printer in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the machine. The FINE Cartridge is not installed or the Cartridge may not be compatible with this message is displayed, make sure that the paper thickness lever is set appropriate, then press...PictBridge compliant device is printing from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to resolve the error, see "REQ. For errors on non-Canon PictBridge compliant devices, check the error message on the LCD and take the appropriate action to resolve the error, see "An Error ...
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... Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 64. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 76. Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax Cause The machine is not Follow the procedure described in your Canon service representative. If the same error occurs, contact your setup sheet to the...
... Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 64. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 76. Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax Cause The machine is not Follow the procedure described in your Canon service representative. If the same error occurs, contact your setup sheet to the...
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...19200 dpi x 19200 dpi 16bit/8bit 48bit/24bit (RGB each 16bit/8bit) 98 Appendix Approx. 7.0 kg (Approx. 15.5 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. USB 2.0 High Speed* * A computer that complies with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1). 8 inches / 203.2... Printing resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard is...
...19200 dpi x 19200 dpi 16bit/8bit 48bit/24bit (RGB each 16bit/8bit) 98 Appendix Approx. 7.0 kg (Approx. 15.5 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. USB 2.0 High Speed* * A computer that complies with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1). 8 inches / 203.2... Printing resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard is...