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... 67 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Printhead Cleaning 76 Printhead Deep Cleaning 79 Enabling Low Ink Warning 81 Transporting the Printer 87 Printing Media 91 Compatible Media Types 92 Envelopes 94 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 98 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 100 High ...-101 106 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 108 Transparencies CF-102 110 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 112 Banner Paper 114 Troubleshooting 117 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 118 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 120 3
... 67 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Printhead Cleaning 76 Printhead Deep Cleaning 79 Enabling Low Ink Warning 81 Transporting the Printer 87 Printing Media 91 Compatible Media Types 92 Envelopes 94 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 98 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 100 High ...-101 106 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 108 Transparencies CF-102 110 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 112 Banner Paper 114 Troubleshooting 117 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 118 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 120 3
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Table of Contents Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 137 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 143 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 147 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 150 Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with 159 Problems Unique to Windows 162 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 165 Specifications 168 Index ...182 4
Table of Contents Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 137 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 143 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 147 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 150 Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with 159 Problems Unique to Windows 162 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 165 Specifications 168 Index ...182 4
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... as follows: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Europe: AC 230V±10%, 50Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz ■ Printheads and ink tanks For safety reasons, store printheads and ink tanks out of the reach of time, unplug it after turning it off. If you do not intend to use a power supply... voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. 12 Never use the printer for a long period of small children. Safety Precautions Do not use an extension cord. ■ Power supply Never remove the plug...
... as follows: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Europe: AC 230V±10%, 50Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz ■ Printheads and ink tanks For safety reasons, store printheads and ink tanks out of the reach of time, unplug it after turning it off. If you do not intend to use a power supply... voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. 12 Never use the printer for a long period of small children. Safety Precautions Do not use an extension cord. ■ Power supply Never remove the plug...
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Safety Precautions 13 Do not shake printheads or ink tanks. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Safety Precautions 13 Do not shake printheads or ink tanks. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
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Front View 15 Paper output tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper guide When loading paper, ensure that the left edge touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the guide and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Sheet feeder Load paper here. Front View Operation panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Paper rest Front cover Open to "Operation Panel".
Front View 15 Paper output tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper guide When loading paper, ensure that the left edge touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the guide and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Sheet feeder Load paper here. Front View Operation panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Paper rest Front cover Open to "Operation Panel".
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... the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Auto Power Click to enable the printer to turn off automatically when no data is sent to the printer. (7) Ink Counter Reset Click to reset the ink counter to start a nozzle check print pattern. The nozzle check ...ensures that printhead nozzles are outputting ink normally. For details, refer to "Enabling Low Ink Warning". (8) Low Ink Warning Setting Click to start the ...
... the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Auto Power Click to enable the printer to turn off automatically when no data is sent to the printer. (7) Ink Counter Reset Click to reset the ink counter to start a nozzle check print pattern. The nozzle check ...ensures that printhead nozzles are outputting ink normally. For details, refer to "Enabling Low Ink Warning". (8) Low Ink Warning Setting Click to start the ...
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.... BJ Status Monitor Functions 35 If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. The BJ Status Monitor will appear as an icon on the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. When launched, the BJ Status Monitor will appear. When the... low ink warning is enabled, the status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is low. ■ Launching the BJ Status...
.... BJ Status Monitor Functions 35 If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. The BJ Status Monitor will appear as an icon on the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. When launched, the BJ Status Monitor will appear. When the... low ink warning is enabled, the status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is low. ■ Launching the BJ Status...
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Note ➡ Printhead Cleaning ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning ➤ For information about printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 45
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Note ➡ Printhead Cleaning ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning ➤ For information about printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 45
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Description of Print Settings 49 Moving the slider to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Quality Panel (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box. (2) Print Quality Move the slider to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations.
Description of Print Settings 49 Moving the slider to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Quality Panel (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box. (2) Print Quality Move the slider to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations.
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...of the document, press and hold the mouse button while dragging the document name to the new position, then release. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what to resume printing. ... To change the print order, place the mouse pointer ...printing. Click to change includes the current job, the current job stops and the new job immediately starts. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ BJ Print Monitor Functions ... Displays information about the documents queued for printing. BJ Print ...
...of the document, press and hold the mouse button while dragging the document name to the new position, then release. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what to resume printing. ... To change the print order, place the mouse pointer ...printing. Click to change includes the current job, the current job stops and the new job immediately starts. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ BJ Print Monitor Functions ... Displays information about the documents queued for printing. BJ Print ...
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Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Enabling Low Ink Warning • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 65
Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Enabling Low Ink Warning • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 65
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...tank is poor ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning The problem continues ➡ Replacing an Ink Tank If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. Follow the procedures below...necessary. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the print quality is low on ink. ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, check if the printhead nozzles are clogged and clean them first...
...tank is poor ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning The problem continues ➡ Replacing an Ink Tank If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. Follow the procedures below...necessary. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the print quality is low on ink. ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, check if the printhead nozzles are clogged and clean them first...
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... ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is installed in the incorrect position. • Black: BCI-24 Black • Color: BCI-24 Color Note ➤ Damage caused by the Canon warranty. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or if an ink tank is on, then open the front cover...
... ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is installed in the incorrect position. • Black: BCI-24 Black • Color: BCI-24 Color Note ➤ Damage caused by the Canon warranty. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or if an ink tank is on, then open the front cover...
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remove only the ink tank. Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Important ➤ • To avoid spilling ink, do not touch the bottom of consumables. Do not touch the lock lever; 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Pull the tab on the ink tank toward you to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of an ink tank once you have removed the protective cap. • Discard empty ink tanks according to release. Routine Maintenance color black Lift the ink tank from its slot.
remove only the ink tank. Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Important ➤ • To avoid spilling ink, do not touch the bottom of consumables. Do not touch the lock lever; 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Pull the tab on the ink tank toward you to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of an ink tank once you have removed the protective cap. • Discard empty ink tanks according to release. Routine Maintenance color black Lift the ink tank from its slot.
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Routine Maintenance 3 Unpack the new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Important ➤ • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • To avoid spilling ink, do not touch the bottom of an ink tank once you have removed the protective cap.
Routine Maintenance 3 Unpack the new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Important ➤ • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • To avoid spilling ink, do not touch the bottom of an ink tank once you have removed the protective cap.
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Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 70 4 Insert the ink tank into the empty slot.
Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 70 4 Insert the ink tank into the empty slot.
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Note 6 Close the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank 71 The ink tank installation process is reinstalled. Routine Maintenance 5 Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. The printhead holder moves to dry, and the printer may not function properly when the ink tank is now complete. ➤ • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it in the open . Leaving an ink tank in the open will cause ink to the right.
Note 6 Close the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank 71 The ink tank installation process is reinstalled. Routine Maintenance 5 Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. The printhead holder moves to dry, and the printer may not function properly when the ink tank is now complete. ➤ • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it in the open . Leaving an ink tank in the open will cause ink to the right.
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...the printhead nozzles, and to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of plain letter-size paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab,... then click the Nozzle Check icon. 4 When the confirmation message is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is ...
...the printhead nozzles, and to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of plain letter-size paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab,... then click the Nozzle Check icon. 4 When the confirmation message is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is ...
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Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Routine Maintenance ■ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharging properly.
Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Routine Maintenance ■ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharging properly.
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Printhead Cleaning 76 Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the printer itself. Printhead Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the printhead if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Cleaning icon. Head cleaning can be clogged.
Printhead Cleaning 76 Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the printer itself. Printhead Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the printhead if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Cleaning icon. Head cleaning can be clogged.