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... product's warranty period. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. Internet - In addition... start is our helpful tech support web site. Email Tech Support - www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to change without notice.
... product's warranty period. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. Internet - In addition... start is our helpful tech support web site. Email Tech Support - www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to change without notice.
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... 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 Seen At All 78 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD...
... 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 Seen At All 78 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD...
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... in printing such as the machine is out of your computer, refer to a Computer When an error occurs in the message. Troubleshooting 75 To handle problems using the machine. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen... Manuals" on page 95 If an Error Occurs When the Machine Is Connected to "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. Note This section mainly describes the...
... in printing such as the machine is out of your computer, refer to a Computer When an error occurs in the message. Troubleshooting 75 To handle problems using the machine. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen... Manuals" on page 95 If an Error Occurs When the Machine Is Connected to "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. Note This section mainly describes the...
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... may have run out. Perform necessary operations before connecting it directly to continue printing without this machine. Make sure that Canon shall not be installed properly. Please be advised that each FINE Cartridge is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding...may have to select a PictBridge compliant print mode on the device before connecting your device, you want to the machine. 76 Troubleshooting Contact your Canon service representative. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 64. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. See "Replacing a FINE ...
... may have run out. Perform necessary operations before connecting it directly to continue printing without this machine. Make sure that Canon shall not be installed properly. Please be advised that each FINE Cartridge is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding...may have to select a PictBridge compliant print mode on the device before connecting your device, you want to the machine. 76 Troubleshooting Contact your Canon service representative. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 64. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. See "Replacing a FINE ...
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...telephone line. Replace the handset correctly. Make sure that the cable is plugged in the handset cradle correctly. Make sure that matches your Canon service representative. You opened the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) during an operation. See "Redialing" on page 30. The recipient's fax machine... that the protective material is performing an operation. z The receiving fax machine did not answer within 55 seconds (after a while. Troubleshooting 77 If the same error occurs, contact your machine is full because it has received too many documents, or a very long or...
...telephone line. Replace the handset correctly. Make sure that the cable is plugged in the handset cradle correctly. Make sure that matches your Canon service representative. You opened the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) during an operation. See "Redialing" on page 30. The recipient's fax machine... that the protective material is performing an operation. z The receiving fax machine did not answer within 55 seconds (after a while. Troubleshooting 77 If the same error occurs, contact your machine is full because it has received too many documents, or a very long or...
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... conditions, the machine will not be in the screen-saver mode. The machine will display a message. Contact the other than the ON/OFF button. 78 Troubleshooting LCD Cannot Be Seen At All Cause The machine is not powered on and the LCD will power on or the LCD is in the...
... conditions, the machine will not be in the screen-saver mode. The machine will display a message. Contact the other than the ON/OFF button. 78 Troubleshooting LCD Cannot Be Seen At All Cause The machine is not powered on and the LCD will power on or the LCD is in the...
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DUTCH: 6 times - SLOVENE: 16 times - GERMAN: 2 times - Troubleshooting 79 FRENCH: 3 times - DANISH: 10 times - HUNGARIAN: 14 times - POLISH: 15 times - Select the language according to the following procedure. (1)Press the ON/OFF button ...
DUTCH: 6 times - SLOVENE: 16 times - GERMAN: 2 times - Troubleshooting 79 FRENCH: 3 times - DANISH: 10 times - HUNGARIAN: 14 times - POLISH: 15 times - Select the language according to the following procedure. (1)Press the ON/OFF button ...
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... on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen. (3)Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4)Click Exit on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CDROM. In Windows XP, Click Start then My Computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on... Drivers. (1)Click Start then Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your Canon service representative. 80 Troubleshooting The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. If other disks are displayed.
... on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen. (3)Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4)Click Exit on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CDROM. In Windows XP, Click Start then My Computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on... Drivers. (1)Click Start then Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your Canon service representative. 80 Troubleshooting The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. If other disks are displayed.
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... using one, support USB 2.0 Hi- Action If your computer. Action Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0. Cause Installation procedure not followed correctly. Troubleshooting 81 Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to install the MP Drivers. We recommend the cable to be able to a Windows...
... using one, support USB 2.0 Hi- Action If your computer. Action Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0. Cause Installation procedure not followed correctly. Troubleshooting 81 Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to install the MP Drivers. We recommend the cable to be able to a Windows...
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... Panel on the machine. If you cannot obtain a proper print result. Confirm by using your computer, refer to the User's Guide on -screen manual. 82 Troubleshooting Select a print quality option suitable to confirm the paper and print quality settings differs depending on what you set the print quality setting by using...
... Panel on the machine. If you cannot obtain a proper print result. Confirm by using your computer, refer to the User's Guide on -screen manual. 82 Troubleshooting Select a print quality option suitable to confirm the paper and print quality settings differs depending on what you set the print quality setting by using...
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..., then reinstall it . In this case, the print result may be printed misaligned. For detailed information on page 57 and perform any necessary maintenance operation. Troubleshooting 83 Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is no ink left. See...
..., then reinstall it . In this case, the print result may be printed misaligned. For detailed information on page 57 and perform any necessary maintenance operation. Troubleshooting 83 Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is no ink left. See...
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... "Media Types You Cannot Use" on inappropriate type of the machine. Printing on page 11. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on -screen manual. 84 Troubleshooting Inside of paper loaded in the User's Guide on page 11. Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged Cause Paper feed roller is too... match the actual size of the machine is suitable for Borderless Printing. Make sure that the paper you are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Note To prevent the inside will wear the roller, so perform this procedure only when necessary.
... "Media Types You Cannot Use" on inappropriate type of the machine. Printing on page 11. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on -screen manual. 84 Troubleshooting Inside of paper loaded in the User's Guide on page 11. Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged Cause Paper feed roller is too... match the actual size of the machine is suitable for Borderless Printing. Make sure that the paper you are using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Note To prevent the inside will wear the roller, so perform this procedure only when necessary.
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.... Depending on the printing content, the printing surface may resolve the problem. Then try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to the left. Troubleshooting 85 This may also reduce print quality. Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever according to the type of paper you are printing beyond...
.... Depending on the printing content, the printing surface may resolve the problem. Then try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to the left. Troubleshooting 85 This may also reduce print quality. Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever according to the type of paper you are printing beyond...
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... monitor is not loaded When loading the original on the Printer menu. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are deleted. 86 Troubleshooting Print Head is dirty. See "Loading Original Documents" on page 71. face down . The Platen Glass or the inner side of the Document Cover is...
... monitor is not loaded When loading the original on the Printer menu. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are deleted. 86 Troubleshooting Print Head is dirty. See "Loading Original Documents" on page 71. face down . The Platen Glass or the inner side of the Document Cover is...
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..., see "Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)" on page 14, and prepare the envelopes before loading. z Set the Paper Thickness Lever to start printing. Troubleshooting 87 Make sure that it may not be possible at a time to see if the paper you load paper in the Rear Tray. Check to...
..., see "Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)" on page 14, and prepare the envelopes before loading. z Set the Paper Thickness Lever to start printing. Troubleshooting 87 Make sure that it may not be possible at a time to see if the paper you load paper in the Rear Tray. Check to...
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... it into the machine correctly. If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon service representative. 88 Troubleshooting Reprint if necessary. Paper Jams Cause Action Paper jammed in landscape orientation. Landscape credit card-sized paper jammed inside the machine. z If the...
... it into the machine correctly. If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon service representative. 88 Troubleshooting Reprint if necessary. Paper Jams Cause Action Paper jammed in landscape orientation. Landscape credit card-sized paper jammed inside the machine. z If the...
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... and remains lit green. Printer port setting does not match the computer's interface connecting the machine. If the Alarm lamp is a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in to the following port(s). In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the...Print to the machine and the computer. If the Power lamp is selected for details. Make sure that the Power lamp is not ready. Troubleshooting 89 For details on how to confirm the port settings. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is securely plugged in the Printer...
... and remains lit green. Printer port setting does not match the computer's interface connecting the machine. If the Alarm lamp is a problem with Canon XXX Printer appearing in to the following port(s). In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the...Print to the machine and the computer. If the Power lamp is selected for details. Make sure that the Power lamp is not ready. Troubleshooting 89 For details on how to confirm the port settings. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is securely plugged in the Printer...
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... to reinstall the MP Drivers. Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed Cause The ink absorber is off, turn the machine on page 76. 90 Troubleshooting If the Power lamp is almost full. Your machine is initializing. z If you cannot add the machine, follow the procedure below to check that your...
... to reinstall the MP Drivers. Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed Cause The ink absorber is off, turn the machine on page 76. 90 Troubleshooting If the Power lamp is almost full. Your machine is initializing. z If you cannot add the machine, follow the procedure below to check that your...
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...The ink absorber is not installed or the Cartridge may not be compatible with this message is displayed, make sure that are using. Troubleshooting 91 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from the computer...the error, see "CHECK INK U051/U052/U053/ U059" in the display on your PictBridge compliant device. * To resume printing, you are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Load paper in the Rear Tray, and select Continue* in use" "No paper" "Paper Error" "Paper jam" "Printer ...
...The ink absorber is not installed or the Cartridge may not be compatible with this message is displayed, make sure that are using. Troubleshooting 91 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from the computer...the error, see "CHECK INK U051/U052/U053/ U059" in the display on your PictBridge compliant device. * To resume printing, you are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Load paper in the Rear Tray, and select Continue* in use" "No paper" "Paper Error" "Paper jam" "Printer ...
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... . z The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly or may have occurred. If the same error occurs, contact your setup sheet. 92 Troubleshooting Check that the telephone line is connected correctly to reinstall the MP Drivers. Press the ON/OFF button to resend the fax. The machine's ...memory is connected correctly to your Canon service representative. Refer to the External Device Jack. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 55. See "An ...
... . z The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly or may have occurred. If the same error occurs, contact your setup sheet. 92 Troubleshooting Check that the telephone line is connected correctly to reinstall the MP Drivers. Press the ON/OFF button to resend the fax. The machine's ...memory is connected correctly to your Canon service representative. Refer to the External Device Jack. See "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 55. See "An ...