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... Utility 80 Routine Maintenance 83 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 84 Replacing an Ink Tank 85 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 90 Print Head Cleaning 94 Print Head Deep Cleaning 97 Cleaning the Printer 99 Transporting the Printer 101 Printing Media 105 Compatible Media Types 106 Envelopes 108 High Resolution Paper...
... Utility 80 Routine Maintenance 83 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 84 Replacing an Ink Tank 85 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 90 Print Head Cleaning 94 Print Head Deep Cleaning 97 Cleaning the Printer 99 Transporting the Printer 101 Printing Media 105 Compatible Media Types 106 Envelopes 108 High Resolution Paper...
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...parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Ink may be very hot...and could cause burns. 13 Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. etc.) on a print head after printing. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Do not place metal objects ...
...parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Ink may be very hot...and could cause burns. 13 Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. etc.) on a print head after printing. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Do not place metal objects ...
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...Canon S820D icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows Me/Windows 98 Properties • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences... The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 17 For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel - Printers and Other Hardware - These do not appear when the Printer...Details tab. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to...
...Canon S820D icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows Me/Windows 98 Properties • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences... The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 17 For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel - Printers and Other Hardware - These do not appear when the Printer...Details tab. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to...
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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (4) (6) (7) (8) (1) Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (4) (6) (7) (8) (1) Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.
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... dialog box and click Send to modify the printer mode. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 However, the effect may become slower than normal. (8) Start Status Monitor... Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. For details on the print quality setting. ...Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Custom Settings Click to change printer mode. (7) Quiet Mode Reduces the printing noise. Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, to ensure the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. If you use Quiet ...
... dialog box and click Send to modify the printer mode. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 However, the effect may become slower than normal. (8) Start Status Monitor... Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. For details on the print quality setting. ...Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Custom Settings Click to change printer mode. (7) Quiet Mode Reduces the printing noise. Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, to ensure the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. If you use Quiet ...
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (3) Borderless Printing The image is enlarged to a size slightly larger than the paper size. For all other media types, the print quality ... To specify a custom paper size, click this button to open the Custom dialog box after selecting Custom 1 to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for Borderless Printing are left to reduce the extension amount, a border may...
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (3) Borderless Printing The image is enlarged to a size slightly larger than the paper size. For all other media types, the print quality ... To specify a custom paper size, click this button to open the Custom dialog box after selecting Custom 1 to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for Borderless Printing are left to reduce the extension amount, a border may...
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Description of Print Settings 43 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 43 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 83
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 83
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...in the incorrect position. Replacing an Ink Tank 85 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. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank...; Photo Magenta: BCI-6PM Photo • Photo Cyan: BCI-6PC Photo • Black: BCI-6BK Note ® Damage caused by using only original Canon ink tanks to the centre. The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by the...
...in the incorrect position. Replacing an Ink Tank 85 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. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank...; Photo Magenta: BCI-6PM Photo • Photo Cyan: BCI-6PC Photo • Black: BCI-6BK Note ® Damage caused by using only original Canon ink tanks to the centre. The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by the...
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... 6 Close the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank 89 Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. The print head holder moves to the right. An ink tank left out in the open . The ink tank installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain..., 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 open and then reinstalled in the print head holder. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the...
... 6 Close the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank 89 Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. The print head holder moves to the right. An ink tank left out in the open . The ink tank installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain..., 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 open and then reinstalled in the print head holder. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the...
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... in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 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...
... in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 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...
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Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 93 Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning.
Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 93 Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning.
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s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning 94 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...
s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning 94 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...
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in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon. Print Head Cleaning 95 Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Note 5 When the confirmation message appears, click OK. ® If the problem remains even after you repeat print head cleaning three times, perform print head deep cleaning. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup...
in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon. Print Head Cleaning 95 Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Note 5 When the confirmation message appears, click OK. ® If the problem remains even after you repeat print head cleaning three times, perform print head deep cleaning. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup...
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... cleaning. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Cleaning 96 If the head is clean. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Routine Maintenance 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the head cleaning finishes. Do not perform any other operations until the POWER lamp...
... cleaning. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Cleaning 96 If the head is clean. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Routine Maintenance 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the head cleaning finishes. Do not perform any other operations until the POWER lamp...
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... Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. 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...
... Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. 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...
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...Open the Page Setup dialog box. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the ...Deep Cleaning icon. 5 Click OK. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 98 The Page Setup dialog box can...
...Open the Page Setup dialog box. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the ...Deep Cleaning icon. 5 Click OK. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 98 The Page Setup dialog box can...
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Follow the instructions on the screen. 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 140 Ensure you align the print head every time you install a new print head. Straight Lines are Misaligned Troubleshooting s Align the print head.
Follow the instructions on the screen. 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 140 Ensure you align the print head every time you install a new print head. Straight Lines are Misaligned Troubleshooting s Align the print head.
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Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 152
Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 152
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... Before It is Completed Troubleshooting s Check the status of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. Caution ® Inside the printer, the area around the print head can overheat when continuously printing for at least 15 minutes. When the POWER lamp is fl... resume. In addition, when continuously printing material that uses a large amount of the POWER lamp. Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 155 The print head can become extremely hot. Furthermore, when continuously printing graphics or photos with intense colours, printing may ...
... Before It is Completed Troubleshooting s Check the status of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. Caution ® Inside the printer, the area around the print head can overheat when continuously printing for at least 15 minutes. When the POWER lamp is fl... resume. In addition, when continuously printing material that uses a large amount of the POWER lamp. Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 155 The print head can become extremely hot. Furthermore, when continuously printing graphics or photos with intense colours, printing may ...