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... Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........32 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 36 Aligning the Print Head 38 Cleaning Your Printer 44 Troubleshooting 52 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 53 Cannot ...Connect to Computer Properly.........54 Print Results Not Satisfactory 55 Printer Does Not Start 59 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 60 Paper Does Not ...
... Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........32 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 36 Aligning the Print Head 38 Cleaning Your Printer 44 Troubleshooting 52 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 53 Cannot ...Connect to Computer Properly.........54 Print Results Not Satisfactory 55 Printer Does Not Start 59 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 60 Paper Does Not ...
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...printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer when print data is sent for a certain interval. z The printer.... Turning on the Printer Before turning on and off the printer when no print data is sent...Printer For setting details, refer to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. 2 Turn on the printer... before printing. z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on a Macintosh®. Note If preparatory operations above are set the printer to steady, non-flashing light. Before Using the Printer Turning the Printer...
...printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer when print data is sent for a certain interval. z The printer.... Turning on the Printer Before turning on and off the printer when no print data is sent...Printer For setting details, refer to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. 2 Turn on the printer... before printing. z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on a Macintosh®. Note If preparatory operations above are set the printer to steady, non-flashing light. Before Using the Printer Turning the Printer...
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For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on a shelf with minimal space, you can choose to use just the Front Tray for printing. For example, if you intend to install the printer in a small place, such as on page 10. Before Using the Printer 9 Note You cannot load paper other type of the printer. When using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. z Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can use only either the Rear Tray or Front Tray according to the location of paper, load it in the Front Tray.
For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on a shelf with minimal space, you can choose to use just the Front Tray for printing. For example, if you intend to install the printer in a small place, such as on page 10. Before Using the Printer 9 Note You cannot load paper other type of the printer. When using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. z Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can use only either the Rear Tray or Front Tray according to the location of paper, load it in the Front Tray.
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...PC Printing Guide on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). You can change the paper source to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is only displayed when the... on -screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 3 ...
...PC Printing Guide on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). You can change the paper source to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is only displayed when the... on -screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 3 ...
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If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on -screen manual. You can change the paper source 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. ...User's Guide on -screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for. 5 Select the desired paper size in the printer. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to "Changing the Paper Source" in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required settings. See "Turning the...
If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on -screen manual. You can change the paper source 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. ...User's Guide on -screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for. 5 Select the desired paper size in the printer. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to "Changing the Paper Source" in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required settings. See "Turning the...
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... make sure that the ink tank is installed in the incorrect position. on page 29. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status of the printer to handle it is off after reinserting ...ink tanks. If the lamps are still off The tank is inserted in the wrong position or it . The printer will not print if an ink tank is in the following two ways: z "With the Ink Lamps" on ...appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 26. If it does not click into place. See "Prepare the replacement tank."
... make sure that the ink tank is installed in the incorrect position. on page 29. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status of the printer to handle it is off after reinserting ...ink tanks. If the lamps are still off The tank is inserted in the wrong position or it . The printer will not print if an ink tank is in the following two ways: z "With the Ink Lamps" on ...appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 26. If it does not click into place. See "Prepare the replacement tank."
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... on the Maintenance sheet. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64...Four Flashes: Ink tank is not installed properly. / Ink may have a new ink tank available. Note Message may have run out." Ink may be displayed during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Refer to open each ink tank on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) ...
... on the Maintenance sheet. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64...Four Flashes: Ink tank is not installed properly. / Ink may have a new ink tank available. Note Message may have run out." Ink may be displayed during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Refer to open each ink tank on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) ...
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...NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which ...for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to stop or move it immediately. Color ink is reinstalled. Important If the Top Cover is out of first use an ink tank within... out, and the printer may be able to maintain the printer's performance. Be sure to replace the tanks properly. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks....
...NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which ...for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to stop or move it immediately. Color ink is reinstalled. Important If the Top Cover is out of first use an ink tank within... out, and the printer may be able to maintain the printer's performance. Be sure to replace the tanks properly. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of specified Canon brand ink tanks....
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The POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (A) Make sure the position of the tank matches the label (A). (2) ... other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. (1) Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 6 Close the Top Cover. (3) (2) Note z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning...
The POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (A) Make sure the position of the tank matches the label (A). (2) ... other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. (1) Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 6 Close the Top Cover. (3) (2) Note z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning...
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... be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Printed area...from drying. When you are installed in the following . For details, "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 29. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap...
... be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Printed area...from drying. When you are installed in the following . For details, "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 29. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap...
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..., a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on -screen manual. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 53 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 54 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 55... Is Not Ejected" on page 60 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 61 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver" on page 61 z "Paper Jams" on page 62 z "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64 z "Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on page...
..., a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on -screen manual. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 53 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 54 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 55... Is Not Ejected" on page 60 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 61 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver" on page 61 z "Paper Jams" on page 62 z "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64 z "Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on page...
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.... (8)Follow the procedure described in an unstable condition and you were unable to start the setup program, specify your desktop to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. Contact a Canon Service representative. Action If you may be in your computer. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double...-click the CD-ROM icon on your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Refer to install the drivers.
.... (8)Follow the procedure described in an unstable condition and you were unable to start the setup program, specify your desktop to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. Contact a Canon Service representative. Action If you may be in your computer. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. (2)Double...-click the CD-ROM icon on your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Refer to install the drivers.
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... meters. Obtain the latest version of 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. Obtain and install the latest update for your system environment supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. In this case, the... printer operates properly but printing speed may slow down due to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. z The ...
... meters. Obtain the latest version of 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. Obtain and install the latest update for your system environment supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. In this case, the... printer operates properly but printing speed may slow down due to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. z The ...
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... off . Contact your Canon Service representative. Printing on the wrong side may be printed on the printable side. If the orange tape is exposed, as illustrated in (A). If there is ejecting properly. Refer to check that ink is plenty of ink and the printer does not print, clean...23. The media is not peeled off the printer and perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again after installation, straight lines may cause unclear prints or prints with high color saturation such as in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. If you did not align ...
... off . Contact your Canon Service representative. Printing on the wrong side may be printed on the printable side. If the orange tape is exposed, as illustrated in (A). If there is ejecting properly. Refer to check that ink is plenty of ink and the printer does not print, clean...23. The media is not peeled off the printer and perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again after installation, straight lines may cause unclear prints or prints with high color saturation such as in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. If you did not align ...
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...is displayed. (3)Click Display Print Queue. (4)Select Cancel All Documents on the Printer menu. Confirm that the power cord is not installed securely. Unnecessary print jobs are left in queue. / Computer problems. Restarting your printer in the Printer List. (2)Select the print job to start printing. If there are... how the ink lamps light or flash, and then take longer to select this depending on . The printer status monitor is flashing red, an ink tank may be installed in the appropriate positions. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the computer is not lit, press the...
...is displayed. (3)Click Display Print Queue. (4)Select Cancel All Documents on the Printer menu. Confirm that the power cord is not installed securely. Unnecessary print jobs are left in queue. / Computer problems. Restarting your printer in the Printer List. (2)Select the print job to start printing. If there are... how the ink lamps light or flash, and then take longer to select this depending on . The printer status monitor is flashing red, an ink tank may be installed in the appropriate positions. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the computer is not lit, press the...
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... the correct position. (The lamps on the ink tanks flash.) z More than one ink tanks of the same color are as follows: z Some ink tanks are not installed in the appropriate positions. Contact your setup sheet to replace a particular part of each ink tank. Three flashes: Paper.... Eight flashes: Ink absorber is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then reinstall it. Follow the directions given in the correct position. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 23 and confirm the status of the printer.) Important Canon recommends that the ink tanks are flashing,...
... the correct position. (The lamps on the ink tanks flash.) z More than one ink tanks of the same color are as follows: z Some ink tanks are not installed in the appropriate positions. Contact your setup sheet to replace a particular part of each ink tank. Three flashes: Paper.... Eight flashes: Ink absorber is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then reinstall it. Follow the directions given in the correct position. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 23 and confirm the status of the printer.) Important Canon recommends that the ink tanks are flashing,...
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...instruction manual before connecting it . * With this operation, releasing the function for at least 5 seconds, and then release it to the printer. Perform necessary operations according your Canon Service representative. Thirteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be recognized. Fifteen Flashes: Ink tank cannot be detected. The ink tank is not compatible ...Action Nine flashes: No response from connected digital camera or video camcorder. / Connected digital camera or video camcorder is not compatible with this printer. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) Install an appropriate ink tank.
...instruction manual before connecting it . * With this operation, releasing the function for at least 5 seconds, and then release it to the printer. Perform necessary operations according your Canon Service representative. Thirteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be recognized. Fifteen Flashes: Ink tank cannot be detected. The ink tank is not compatible ...Action Nine flashes: No response from connected digital camera or video camcorder. / Connected digital camera or video camcorder is not compatible with this printer. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) Install an appropriate ink tank.
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... error may not be a problem with the USB cable. If the ALARM lamp is lit green. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. z ...for details. For details on how to confirm the port settings. Make sure that the USB cable is not installed properly. z If you are using . The printer is not correct, reinstall the Printer Drivers or change the port setting according to the computer, and try printing again. Make sure that a ...
... error may not be a problem with the USB cable. If the ALARM lamp is lit green. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64. z ...for details. For details on how to confirm the port settings. Make sure that the USB cable is not installed properly. z If you are using . The printer is not correct, reinstall the Printer Drivers or change the port setting according to the computer, and try printing again. Make sure that a ...
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... not ready. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is installed to the computer, and try printing again. z There could also be a problem with the relay device. Select your printer's name is not connected properly. If your printer's name does not appear in Printer, follow the procedure described in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange...
... not ready. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is installed to the computer, and try printing again. z There could also be a problem with the relay device. Select your printer's name is not connected properly. If your printer's name does not appear in Printer, follow the procedure described in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange...
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...CANCEL button on the printer. The ink absorber ...is not installed. / Print Head is almost full...printer is nearly full. Select Stop in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the printer...installed. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 64. The Print Head is defective or is ready, the printer...installed. An ink tank that was once empty is not installed properly or empty. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "Printer...the Top Cover on the printer instead of the ALARM lamp ... in use" "No paper" "Paper jam" "Printer cover open" "No print head" "Waste tank ...
...CANCEL button on the printer. The ink absorber ...is not installed. / Print Head is almost full...printer is nearly full. Select Stop in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the printer...installed. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 64. The Print Head is defective or is ready, the printer...installed. An ink tank that was once empty is not installed properly or empty. Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "Printer...the Top Cover on the printer instead of the ALARM lamp ... in use" "No paper" "Paper jam" "Printer cover open" "No print head" "Waste tank ...