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... cleaning begins. Be sure to perform another printhead deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. If not, check that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before turning off the printer.If the head is still not clean, the printhead may be opened by clicking Page Setup on . 2 Open...
... cleaning begins. Be sure to perform another printhead deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. If not, check that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before turning off the printer.If the head is still not clean, the printhead may be opened by clicking Page Setup on . 2 Open...
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... 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Printer 82 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media 88 Compatible Media Types 89 Envelopes ...91 High Resolution Paper HR...-101 103 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 106 Transparencies CF-102 108 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 110 Banner Paper 112 Troubleshooting 115 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 116 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 118 3
... 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Printer 82 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media 88 Compatible Media Types 89 Envelopes ...91 High Resolution Paper HR...-101 103 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 106 Transparencies CF-102 108 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 110 Banner Paper 112 Troubleshooting 115 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 116 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 118 3
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... printing. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not... ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns....
... printing. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not... ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns....
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Inside the Printer 17 Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever.
Inside the Printer 17 Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever.
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... for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the... system adds several tabs, including the Details tab. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 21 For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S520 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows...
... for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the... system adds several tabs, including the Details tab. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 21 For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S520 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows...
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Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (8) (1) Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34
Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (8) (1) Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34
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... back on again when data is sent to the printer. (7) Custom Settings Click to change printer mode. (8) Start Status Monitor... Change the settings in the Custom Setting dialog box and click Send to modify the printer mode. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 35 For details, refer...
... back on again when data is sent to the printer. (7) Custom Settings Click to change printer mode. (8) Start Status Monitor... Change the settings in the Custom Setting dialog box and click Send to modify the printer mode. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 35 For details, refer...
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It is enlarged to confirm how the document will print with the selected paper settings. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that you to specify the length and width of Print Settings 44...a size slightly larger than the paper size. The Custom Dialog Box allows you normally set the slide bar to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the print mode. (9) Save Settings Saves the settings speci...
It is enlarged to confirm how the document will print with the selected paper settings. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that you to specify the length and width of Print Settings 44...a size slightly larger than the paper size. The Custom Dialog Box allows you normally set the slide bar to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the print mode. (9) Save Settings Saves the settings speci...
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Description of Print Settings 46 Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Description of Print Settings 46 Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
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Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 66
Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 66
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... a refilled cartridge is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the centre. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the incorrect position. Replacing an...
... a refilled cartridge is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the centre. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the incorrect position. Replacing an...
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..., 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 out in the print head holder. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the open and then reinstalled in the... printer may not function. Note 6 Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to the right. Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. An ink tank left out in ...
..., 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 out in the print head holder. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the open and then reinstalled in the... printer may not function. Note 6 Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to the right. Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. An ink tank left out in ...
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.... 4 When the confirmation message is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the colour is displayed, click OK. ¬ Examining the Nozzle...
.... 4 When the confirmation message is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the colour is displayed, click OK. ¬ Examining the Nozzle...
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Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 76 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning.
Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 76 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning.
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Print Head Cleaning 77 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself. Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head 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 and then click the Cleaning icon. Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be clogged.
Print Head Cleaning 77 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself. Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head 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 and then click the Cleaning icon. Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be clogged.
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All Colours: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Colour: Colour ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click Execute. in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to be opened by selecting Page Setup... Print Head Cleaning 78 Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon.
All Colours: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Colour: Colour ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click Execute. in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to be opened by selecting Page Setup... Print Head Cleaning 78 Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon.
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...perform any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure the printer is still not clean after the third cleaning, perform print head deep cleaning. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Cleaning 79 If the head is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME... ink nozzles to verify that the print head is clean. All Colours: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Colour: Colour ink nozzles s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and colour. After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle ...
...perform any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure the printer is still not clean after the third cleaning, perform print head deep cleaning. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Cleaning 79 If the head is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME... ink nozzles to verify that the print head is clean. All Colours: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Colour: Colour ink nozzles s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and colour. After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle ...
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Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Deep ...Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more ink than standard print head...
Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Deep ...Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more ink than standard print head...
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... the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to perform another print head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off printer. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 If the head is still not clean, the print head may be opened by selecting Page Setup... in all ink tanks...
... the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to perform another print head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off printer. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 If the head is still not clean, the print head may be opened by selecting Page Setup... in all ink tanks...
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Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Print Head Alignment. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Follow the instructions on the screen. Ensure you align the print head every time you install a new print head. Straight Lines are Misaligned Troubleshooting s Align the print head.
Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Print Head Alignment. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Follow the instructions on the screen. Ensure you align the print head every time you install a new print head. Straight Lines are Misaligned Troubleshooting s Align the print head.