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Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. If it . Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following: z Open the front cover and make sure that ... head nozzles are noticeable Step 2 "Aligning the Print Head" on page 44 If the problem remains Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 42 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. 36 Follow the procedures below and maintain the print head....
Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. If it . Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following: z Open the front cover and make sure that ... head nozzles are noticeable Step 2 "Aligning the Print Head" on page 44 If the problem remains Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 42 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. 36 Follow the procedures below and maintain the print head....
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...following categories. Take the appropriate action described in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 50 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 51 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 53 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 54 •...; "Handling Error Messages" on page 55 • "An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on topics not covered in the message. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems....
...following categories. Take the appropriate action described in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 50 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 51 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 53 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 54 •...; "Handling Error Messages" on page 55 • "An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on topics not covered in the message. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems....
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...CDROM not working properly Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the installation instructions from the CDROM drive, and ...computer. Note If the installer was forced to terminate due to confirm that there are no problems with your desktop to proceed beyond the Printer Port screen Reinstall the printer driver 1. Remove the CD-ROM from the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with the Setup Software ...
...CDROM not working properly Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the installation instructions from the CDROM drive, and ...computer. Note If the installer was forced to terminate due to confirm that there are no problems with your desktop to proceed beyond the Printer Port screen Reinstall the printer driver 1. Remove the CD-ROM from the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with the Setup Software ...
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... click Details. 3. dirty See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 4. Make sure that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity. 1. The Print dialog box can be opened by selecting Print in the...to print images that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper thickness lever When printing on page 14. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Printed Paper Paper being used Check to see if the paper you are printing on is scratched even when printing on...
... click Details. 3. dirty See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 4. Make sure that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity. 1. The Print dialog box can be opened by selecting Print in the...to print images that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper thickness lever When printing on page 14. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Printed Paper Paper being used Check to see if the paper you are printing on is scratched even when printing on...
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...Size setting from the Start Menu" on your application to cool down . Printer cable is being processed. The print job is any. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Print head has overheated due to...of continuous printing Stop printing and turn the printer off for at line breaks before resuming printing in the Printer menu. Always avoid touching the print head and its peripheral components. long There may solve the problem. Delete undesired print jobs if there is ...
...Size setting from the Start Menu" on your application to cool down . Printer cable is being processed. The print job is any. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Print head has overheated due to...of continuous printing Stop printing and turn the printer off for at line breaks before resuming printing in the Printer menu. Always avoid touching the print head and its peripheral components. long There may solve the problem. Delete undesired print jobs if there is ...
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...2000, if the size of it may be degraded. Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Inappropriate paper type used Try This Check to Avoid" on . Ensure the printer is on the printer. 54 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release after the cleaning operation, ... not feed the envelopes or post cards properly into the sheet feeder, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on and there is left in the printer. 2. Paper Jams 1. Gently pull the jammed paper out of the sheet feeder slot or the paper output slot, whichever is easier. • If ...
...2000, if the size of it may be degraded. Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Inappropriate paper type used Try This Check to Avoid" on . Ensure the printer is on the printer. 54 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release after the cleaning operation, ... not feed the envelopes or post cards properly into the sheet feeder, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on and there is left in the printer. 2. Paper Jams 1. Gently pull the jammed paper out of the sheet feeder slot or the paper output slot, whichever is easier. • If ...
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...a new ink tank immediately after the printing. Six flashes Print head not installed Install the print head. Note POWER lamp flashes alternately in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Replace it , contact the Customer Care Center. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 54. Eight... flashes Defective print head Remove the print head and check the electrical contacts for foreign matter, then reinstall. Then plug the printer back in waste ink tank to clear the error so printing can continue. If the problem persists, contact the Customer Care Center. 55
...a new ink tank immediately after the printing. Six flashes Print head not installed Install the print head. Note POWER lamp flashes alternately in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Replace it , contact the Customer Care Center. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 54. Eight... flashes Defective print head Remove the print head and check the electrical contacts for foreign matter, then reinstall. Then plug the printer back in waste ink tank to clear the error so printing can continue. If the problem persists, contact the Customer Care Center. 55
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...device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it . Printer driver fault The printer driver may not be a problem with the device. Refer to uninstall the printer driver. Printer not properly connected Ensure the printer is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. If ...and try printing again. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i950, and Uninstall. 2. If successful, the problem may have been with the cable(s). Note If the problem persists, delete all unnecessary documents from the Extensions and the Control Panels folder...
...device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it . Printer driver fault The printer driver may not be a problem with the device. Refer to uninstall the printer driver. Printer not properly connected Ensure the printer is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. If ...and try printing again. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i950, and Uninstall. 2. If successful, the problem may have been with the cable(s). Note If the problem persists, delete all unnecessary documents from the Extensions and the Control Panels folder...
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... Banner Paper Checking the Status of Greens and Blues Printing with a Network Uninstalling Printer Drivers Uninstalling the User's Guide Transporting Printer Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printing Media Compatible Media Types Envelopes High Resolution Paper 57 ...Appendix Appendix User's Guide Table of Contents Your printer's User's Guide offers detailed information on the Screen Problems Unique to Windows Problems Unique to Macintosh Appendix Printing Area Using the Printer with Color and Brightness Automatically Optimized Adjusting Print ...
... Banner Paper Checking the Status of Greens and Blues Printing with a Network Uninstalling Printer Drivers Uninstalling the User's Guide Transporting Printer Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printing Media Compatible Media Types Envelopes High Resolution Paper 57 ...Appendix Appendix User's Guide Table of Contents Your printer's User's Guide offers detailed information on the Screen Problems Unique to Windows Problems Unique to Macintosh Appendix Printing Area Using the Printer with Color and Brightness Automatically Optimized Adjusting Print ...
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...warranty does not cover any accessories, or any , with the Product are disclaimed. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If the Product has had it serial number or dating defaced, altered or ...shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only. Appendix Canon Printer and Scanner Limited Warranty --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth in the operating instructions. (b) Use of parts or supplies (other...
...warranty does not cover any accessories, or any , with the Product are disclaimed. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If the Product has had it serial number or dating defaced, altered or ...shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only. Appendix Canon Printer and Scanner Limited Warranty --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth in the operating instructions. (b) Use of parts or supplies (other...