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... the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to start is our helpful tech support web site. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to your Canon service and ... more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at (1-866-251-3752). 4. Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon, please record the following information. Toll-Free Live Tech Support - (1-800-828-4040) This option provides live telephone...
... the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to start is our helpful tech support web site. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to your Canon service and ... more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at (1-866-251-3752). 4. Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon, please record the following information. Toll-Free Live Tech Support - (1-800-828-4040) This option provides live telephone...
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...Colors Are Incorrect 24 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 25 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........27 Print Head Cleaning 28 Print Head Deep Cleaning 31 Aligning the Print Head 33 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 Cleaning Your Printer 50 Troubleshooting 57 Cannot Install the Printer Driver... 58 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........60 Print Results Not Satisfactory 61 Printer Does Not Start 64 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 65...
...Colors Are Incorrect 24 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 25 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........27 Print Head Cleaning 28 Print Head Deep Cleaning 31 Aligning the Print Head 33 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 Cleaning Your Printer 50 Troubleshooting 57 Cannot Install the Printer Driver... 58 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........60 Print Results Not Satisfactory 61 Printer Does Not Start 64 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 65...
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z The printer driver is charged. Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on your setup sheet to the battery's instruction manual. For details, refer to complete them. z If the Alarm lamp begins to your computer (or a compatible device). z The printer is connected ...to flash orange, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 67. 3 Turn on the Printer Note If preparatory operations below are set into place. Important z If you use the battery...
z The printer driver is charged. Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on your setup sheet to the battery's instruction manual. For details, refer to complete them. z If the Alarm lamp begins to your computer (or a compatible device). z The printer is connected ...to flash orange, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 67. 3 Turn on the Printer Note If preparatory operations below are set into place. Important z If you use the battery...
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...the Power lamp on -screen manual. Before Using the Printer 9 If you stand the printer up or carry the printer before the Power lamp goes out, this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the Print Head to dry and clog.... Set this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Important When turning off the printer Follow the procedure...
...the Power lamp on -screen manual. Before Using the Printer 9 If you stand the printer up or carry the printer before the Power lamp goes out, this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the Print Head to dry and clog.... Set this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Important When turning off the printer Follow the procedure...
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...paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*3 Envelopes High Resolution Paper ...PR-101 PP-101 Right Right PP-201 Right PP-101D 1 sheet Right PS-101 1 sheet TR-301 1 sheet Right Left Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper Plain Paper Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus...
...paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*3 Envelopes High Resolution Paper ...PR-101 PP-101 Right Right PP-201 Right PP-101D 1 sheet Right PS-101 1 sheet TR-301 1 sheet Right Left Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper Plain Paper Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus...
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... are aligned. (3) Adjust the position of the Rear Tray. (4) Slide the Paper Guide against the guide on page 19. 14 Before Using the Printer Paper may improve print quality. The Paper Output Slot Cover will open automatically. (2) Pull out the Paper Support completely until the mark and the mark...Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on the right side of the Paper Thickness Lever. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. (3) Align the paper stack against the left side...
... are aligned. (3) Adjust the position of the Rear Tray. (4) Slide the Paper Guide against the guide on page 19. 14 Before Using the Printer Paper may improve print quality. The Paper Output Slot Cover will open automatically. (2) Pull out the Paper Support completely until the mark and the mark...Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on the right side of the Paper Thickness Lever. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. (3) Align the paper stack against the left side...
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Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. With proper printer driver settings, the address will be printed according to the direction of the envelopes to flatten them in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are already moistened and adhesive 1 Prepare the envelopes. z ...view of the leading edge of the envelope. z If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them . Before Using the Printer 15 z If the leading edge of the envelope flap is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: z Envelopes with a double flap (or...
Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. With proper printer driver settings, the address will be printed according to the direction of the envelopes to flatten them in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are already moistened and adhesive 1 Prepare the envelopes. z ...view of the leading edge of the envelope. z If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them . Before Using the Printer 15 z If the leading edge of the envelope flap is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: z Envelopes with a double flap (or...
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... sure to the left side of the Rear Tray. (2) Load the envelope against the left . If you finish printing. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (B) (3) (2) (4) (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever...the Rear Tray. Up to 10 envelopes can be fed properly. (4) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to set the printer driver setting properly. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the ...
... sure to the left side of the Rear Tray. (2) Load the envelope against the left . If you finish printing. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (B) (3) (2) (4) (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever...the Rear Tray. Up to 10 envelopes can be fed properly. (4) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to set the printer driver setting properly. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the ...
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Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Before Using the Printer 17 Loading paper in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. (3) Slide the Paper Guide against the guide on the ...
Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Before Using the Printer 17 Loading paper in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. (3) Slide the Paper Guide against the guide on the ...
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... that it is charged. 2 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Printing with Windows 1 Turn on the application software's File... details on how to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to load the paper, see "Loading Printing Paper" on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK)....
... that it is charged. 2 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Printing with Windows 1 Turn on the application software's File... details on how to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to load the paper, see "Loading Printing Paper" on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK)....
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...open a file to view the PC Printing Guide on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the printer. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make ...sure that your printer's name is clicked. 10 Click Print. Printing from Your Computer 19 For details on how ...
...open a file to view the PC Printing Guide on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the printer. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 4 Make ...sure that your printer's name is clicked. 10 Click Print. Printing from Your Computer 19 For details on how ...
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...damaged. If lines are probably clogged. If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. Contact your Canon Service representative. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Print Head Cover and make sure that the ink tank is not resolved after 24...of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 33. 24 Routine...
...damaged. If lines are probably clogged. If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. Contact your Canon Service representative. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Print Head Cover and make sure that the ink tank is not resolved after 24...of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 33. 24 Routine...
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... of the supplied paper (Paper For Print Head Alignment) or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up in the Rear Tray. 2. If the printer driver is printed in this way. 1. The print head position is adjusted automatically when ...the print head alignment pattern finishes printing. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
... of the supplied paper (Paper For Print Head Alignment) or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up in the Rear Tray. 2. If the printer driver is printed in this way. 1. The print head position is adjusted automatically when ...the print head alignment pattern finishes printing. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
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... Lever to instructions. Clean them according to the right. Note Cleaning the Inside of the Printer without a computer, using the RESUME/ CANCEL button. 1. Load the paper folded in step 3 with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on , and then load only one sheet of paper in half widthwise...If the inside of the User's Guide on page 56. Prepare two sheets of the printer. Make sure that the printer is ejected. Load the paper folded in step 2. If it is smudged with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning) This section describes how to use a new piece of the ...
... Lever to instructions. Clean them according to the right. Note Cleaning the Inside of the Printer without a computer, using the RESUME/ CANCEL button. 1. Load the paper folded in step 3 with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on , and then load only one sheet of paper in half widthwise...If the inside of the User's Guide on page 56. Prepare two sheets of the printer. Make sure that the printer is ejected. Load the paper folded in step 2. If it is smudged with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning) This section describes how to use a new piece of the ...
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... view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on -screen manual. Note This section mainly describes the methods of printer operation for problems you may vary depending on the version of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is not displayed. z "Cannot ...Install the Printer Driver" on page 58 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 60 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 61 z "Printer Does Not Start" on page 64 z "Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected" on page 65 z "Paper Does Not...
... view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on -screen manual. Note This section mainly describes the methods of printer operation for problems you may vary depending on the version of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is not displayed. z "Cannot ...Install the Printer Driver" on page 58 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 60 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 61 z "Printer Does Not Start" on page 64 z "Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected" on page 65 z "Paper Does Not...
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...then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the printer off. (6)Restart the computer. (7)Make sure you were unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. z When connecting through infrared communication (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the...the procedure described in your setup sheet to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cause Unable to reinstall the printer driver. 58 Troubleshooting Action If you have no application software running....
...then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the printer off. (6)Restart the computer. (7)Make sure you were unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. z When connecting through infrared communication (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the...the procedure described in your setup sheet to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cause Unable to reinstall the printer driver. 58 Troubleshooting Action If you have no application software running....
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...see if they are displayed, double-click MSETUP4.EXE. Refer to install the drivers. Cause Action Installation does not start installation. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Start then Computer. If the ...contents of the CD-ROM are displayed. Contact a Canon Service representative. Note If the installer was ...
...see if they are displayed, double-click MSETUP4.EXE. Refer to install the drivers. Cause Action Installation does not start installation. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Start then Computer. If the ...contents of the CD-ROM are displayed. Contact a Canon Service representative. Note If the installer was ...
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...Does Not Work Cause Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. Action Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. Cannot Connect... to be no longer than around 10 feet / 3 meters. In this case, the printer operates properly but printing speed may slow down ...
...Does Not Work Cause Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. Action Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. Cannot Connect... to be no longer than around 10 feet / 3 meters. In this case, the printer operates properly but printing speed may slow down ...
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...paper type setting and the loaded paper. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may occur depending on what you cannot obtain a proper print result. Confirm by using the printer driver. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 62 z "White... the print quality setting with some Bluetooth devices.) The method to "Printing trough Wireless Communication" and "Using the Canon Setup Utility" of printout color. Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not resolved, there may be scratched. Confirm by using the...
...paper type setting and the loaded paper. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may occur depending on what you cannot obtain a proper print result. Confirm by using the printer driver. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 62 z "White... the print quality setting with some Bluetooth devices.) The method to "Printing trough Wireless Communication" and "Using the Canon Setup Utility" of printout color. Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not resolved, there may be scratched. Confirm by using the...
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... a time. For Plain Paper Turn the paper over and reload it is more likely to get dirty due to the right, the inside of the printer is not curled. For Other Paper If you finish printing. Use such paper after correcting paper curl as follows. (1)With the printing side (A) facing... up the paper in the printer driver set the lever to see that the paper curl is curled. Refer to print on -screen manual. Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever...
... a time. For Plain Paper Turn the paper over and reload it is more likely to get dirty due to the right, the inside of the printer is not curled. For Other Paper If you finish printing. Use such paper after correcting paper curl as follows. (1)With the printing side (A) facing... up the paper in the printer driver set the lever to see that the paper curl is curled. Refer to print on -screen manual. Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever...