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Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 62 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 66 Routine Maintenance 67 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media 89...-101 104 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 107 Transparencies CF-102 109 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 111 Banner Paper 113 Troubleshooting 116 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 117 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119 3
Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 62 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 66 Routine Maintenance 67 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media 89...-101 104 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 107 Transparencies CF-102 109 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 111 Banner Paper 113 Troubleshooting 116 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 117 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119 3
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...64258;ammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. The metal parts may..., staples, etc.) or containers of small children. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 13 Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. etc.) on a print head after printing...
...64258;ammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. The metal parts may..., staples, etc.) or containers of small children. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 13 Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. etc.) on a print head after printing...
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Paper Rest Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front View 15 Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel."
Paper Rest Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front View 15 Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel."
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...the printer mode. However, the effect may become slower than normal. (8) Start Status Monitor... Printer ...Properties Dialog Box Description 35 If you use Quiet Mode, the print speed may be small, depending on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to check the printer... status and the progress of printing jobs. For details on the print quality setting. Printer Driver Functions... Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Custom Settings Click to change printer mode. (7) Quiet Mode Reduces the...
...the printer mode. However, the effect may become slower than normal. (8) Start Status Monitor... Printer ...Properties Dialog Box Description 35 If you use Quiet Mode, the print speed may be small, depending on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to check the printer... status and the progress of printing jobs. For details on the print quality setting. Printer Driver Functions... Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Custom Settings Click to change printer mode. (7) Quiet Mode Reduces the...
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...Status Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the Task Bar. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is sent to check the status of the error and suggests an appropriate ...solution. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor allows you to the printer. s Launching the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when ...
...Status Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the Task Bar. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is sent to check the status of the error and suggests an appropriate ...solution. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor allows you to the printer. s Launching the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when ...
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if the printer runs out of paper or ink is low: Note ® For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on screen. BJ Status Monitor Functions 38 In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on the topic of interest. When paper has run out: When the ink level is low. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g.
if the printer runs out of paper or ink is low: Note ® For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on screen. BJ Status Monitor Functions 38 In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on the topic of interest. When paper has run out: When the ink level is low. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g.
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Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations. Description of Print Settings 51
Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations. Description of Print Settings 51
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... occurs, instructions on what to change the print order of the specified document. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. The BJ Print Monitor allows you to do are displayed. Displays the printer status. Note ® If you select Print from the File menu, you cannot change the print...
... occurs, instructions on what to change the print order of the specified document. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. The BJ Print Monitor allows you to do are displayed. Displays the printer status. Note ® If you select Print from the File menu, you cannot change the print...
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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 67
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 67
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... faint or a specific colour is no longer printing, even though there is still enough ink, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. At this stage, you of a low ink level. Routine Maintenance When to print. Contact a Canon service representative. When to clean the nozzles. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the...
... faint or a specific colour is no longer printing, even though there is still enough ink, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. At this stage, you of a low ink level. Routine Maintenance When to print. Contact a Canon service representative. When to clean the nozzles. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the...
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... quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the centre. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is on, and then open the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number ...very carefully. Replacing an Ink Tank 69 With this printer, ink tanks ...
... quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the centre. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is on, and then open the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number ...very carefully. Replacing an Ink Tank 69 With this printer, ink tanks ...
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Routine Maintenance Do not touch the lock lever; Push the tab and remove the ink tank. remove only the ink tank. Replacing an Ink Tank 70 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Important ® • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
Routine Maintenance Do not touch the lock lever; Push the tab and remove the ink tank. remove only the ink tank. Replacing an Ink Tank 70 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Important ® • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
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3 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 71
3 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 71
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Never press here! Important ® • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port. Replacing an Ink Tank 72 Routine Maintenance 4 Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the tank. Ink may squirt out of the ink tank.
Never press here! Important ® • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port. Replacing an Ink Tank 72 Routine Maintenance 4 Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the tank. Ink may squirt out of the ink tank.
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... • 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 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...
... • 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 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...
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...can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab...confirmation message is incorrect. s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the printer itself. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment.
...can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab...confirmation message is incorrect. s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the printer itself. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment.
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Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. 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 77 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning.
Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. 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 77 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning.
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... Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head ...
... Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head ...
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Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. 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 cleaning, so perform this...
Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. 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 cleaning, so perform this...
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Cleaning the Printer Routine Maintenance During normal printing, ink and small scraps of paper accumulate in the printer. Cleaning the Printer 83 When the accumulated debris becomes clearly visible, clean the printer by the following procedure. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Ensure that the POWER lamp is off and unplug the printer. Caution ® Always ensure you unplug the printer before cleaning the printer to avoid an electric shock.
Cleaning the Printer Routine Maintenance During normal printing, ink and small scraps of paper accumulate in the printer. Cleaning the Printer 83 When the accumulated debris becomes clearly visible, clean the printer by the following procedure. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Ensure that the POWER lamp is off and unplug the printer. Caution ® Always ensure you unplug the printer before cleaning the printer to avoid an electric shock.