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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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... frequency is 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 the... printer for a long period of small children. Never use an extension cord. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. 12 Safety Precautions Do not use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in...
... frequency is 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 the... printer for a long period of small children. Never use an extension cord. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. 12 Safety Precautions Do not use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in...
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Front View Operation panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. 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. Paper rest Front cover Open to "Operation Panel". Paper output tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper guide When loading paper, ensure that the left edge touches this guide. Front View 15
Front View Operation panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. 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. Paper rest Front cover Open to "Operation Panel". Paper output tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper guide When loading paper, ensure that the left edge touches this guide. Front View 15
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...to start the BJ Status Monitor, which checks and reports the printer status and the progress of time, and to automatically turn off automatically when no data is sent to the printer. (7) Ink Counter Reset Click to reset the ink counter to an initial value. For details, refer to "...Enabling Low Ink Warning". (8) Low Ink Warning Setting Click to start the printhead alignment procedure. Change the settings in ...
...to start the BJ Status Monitor, which checks and reports the printer status and the progress of time, and to automatically turn off automatically when no data is sent to the printer. (7) Ink Counter Reset Click to reset the ink counter to an initial value. For details, refer to "...Enabling Low Ink Warning". (8) Low Ink Warning Setting Click to start the printhead alignment procedure. Change the settings in ...
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...on the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. BJ Status Monitor Functions 35 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 Monitor The BJ Status...
...on the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. BJ Status Monitor Functions 35 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 Monitor 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 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. Moving the slider to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed.
Description of Print Settings 49 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. Moving the slider to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed.
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...of the specified document. When the print order change the print order of the specified document. ... Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Click to do are displayed. Click to cancel printing of the document, press and hold the mouse button while ..., then release. Displays information about the documents queued for printing. If an error occurs, instructions on what to resume printing. ... Displays the printer status. Click to change includes the current job, the current job stops and the new job immediately starts. BJ Print Monitor 58 The BJ...
...of the specified document. When the print order change the print order of the specified document. ... Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Click to do are displayed. Click to cancel printing of the document, press and hold the mouse button while ..., then release. Displays information about the documents queued for printing. If an error occurs, instructions on what to resume printing. ... Displays the printer status. Click to change includes the current job, the current job stops and the new job immediately starts. BJ Print Monitor 58 The BJ...
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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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.... • Black: BCI-24 Black • Color: BCI-24 Color Note ➤ Damage caused by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank 67 The printhead holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the left. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an...
.... • Black: BCI-24 Black • Color: BCI-24 Color Note ➤ Damage caused by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank 67 The printhead holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the left. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an...
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The ink tank installation process 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 . The printhead holder moves to dry, and the printer may not function properly when the ink tank is reinstalled. Leaving an ink tank in the open will cause ink to the right. Note 6 Close the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank 71 Routine Maintenance 5 Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
The ink tank installation process 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 . The printhead holder moves to dry, and the printer may not function properly when the ink tank is reinstalled. Leaving an ink tank in the open will cause ink to the right. Note 6 Close the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank 71 Routine Maintenance 5 Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
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... the nozzle check pattern 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,... When the confirmation message is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. ■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the printhead nozzles, and to verify printhead alignment. Use this ...
... the nozzle check pattern 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,... When the confirmation message is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. ■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the printhead nozzles, and to verify printhead alignment. Use this ...
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. 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 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. 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.
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Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be clogged. Printhead Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the printhead if you suspect 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. Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the printer itself. Printhead Cleaning 76
Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be clogged. Printhead Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the printhead if you suspect 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. Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the printer itself. Printhead Cleaning 76
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Printhead Cleaning 77 The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup from the drop-down menu, then click the Cleaning icon. Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles 5 When a confirmation message is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 4 Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to be cleaned, then click Execute.
Printhead Cleaning 77 The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup from the drop-down menu, then click the Cleaning icon. Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles 5 When a confirmation message is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 4 Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to be cleaned, then click Execute.
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... pattern to be cleaned, then click OK. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles Routine Maintenance ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. This takes about 50 seconds. 5 Select the ink nozzles to verify that the printer is on. 2 Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL...
... pattern to be cleaned, then click OK. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles Routine Maintenance ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. This takes about 50 seconds. 5 Select the ink nozzles to verify that the printer is on. 2 Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL...
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Printhead Deep Cleaning 79 Perform printhead deep cleaning from the printer driver. 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 Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the ...confirmation message is a more powerful process. Note ➤ Printhead deep cleaning consumes ink,...
Printhead Deep Cleaning 79 Perform printhead deep cleaning from the printer driver. 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 Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the ...confirmation message is a more powerful process. Note ➤ Printhead deep cleaning consumes ink,...
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... can be enabled or disabled from the printer driver. ■ How Low Ink Warning Works Enable the low ink warning when installing a new ink tank. Resetting the counter on a new ink tank is full, regardless of how much ink actually remains. Reset the ink counter for the ink tank installed. Enabling Low Ink Warning Routine Maintenance When enabled, the...
... can be enabled or disabled from the printer driver. ■ How Low Ink Warning Works Enable the low ink warning when installing a new ink tank. Resetting the counter on a new ink tank is full, regardless of how much ink actually remains. Reset the ink counter for the ink tank installed. Enabling Low Ink Warning Routine Maintenance When enabled, the...
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... from the File menu. 2 Click Utilities to open the Page Setup dialog box. Otherwise, the ink level will not display correctly. • Enabling Low Ink Warning Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on, then open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Low...
... from the File menu. 2 Click Utilities to open the Page Setup dialog box. Otherwise, the ink level will not display correctly. • Enabling Low Ink Warning Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on, then open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Low...