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Table of Contents Before Using the Printer 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Hints for Handling the Paper Source 7... Maintenance 23 Replacing an Ink Tank 23 Keeping the Best Printing Results 28 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........32 Print Head Cleaning...60 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 61 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver 61 Paper Jams 62 ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange 64 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 66...
Table of Contents Before Using the Printer 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Hints for Handling the Paper Source 7... Maintenance 23 Replacing an Ink Tank 23 Keeping the Best Printing Results 28 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........32 Print Head Cleaning...60 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 61 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver 61 Paper Jams 62 ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange 64 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 66...
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... computer. Before Using the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on a Macintosh®. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer before printing. Important If...
... computer. Before Using the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on a Macintosh®. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer before printing. Important If...
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When the POWER lamp stops flashing, the printer is not lit. Before Using the Printer 3 If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp still lit or flashing green, the printer may become unable to confirm that the POWER lamp is turned off the printer, be sure to print. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 28. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.
When the POWER lamp stops flashing, the printer is not lit. Before Using the Printer 3 If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp still lit or flashing green, the printer may become unable to confirm that the POWER lamp is turned off the printer, be sure to print. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 28. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.
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... open a file to view the online help or the PC Printing 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. You can change the paper source to "Changing the Paper Source" in ...settings and click OK. Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure for basic printing. Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to be used with Windows 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the User's Guide on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK)....
... open a file to view the online help or the PC Printing 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. You can change the paper source to "Changing the Paper Source" in ...settings and click OK. Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure for basic printing. Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to be used with Windows 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the User's Guide on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK)....
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For details, refer to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the User's Guide on -screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for. 5 Select the desired paper ... 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. 18 Printing from Your Computer Printing with the printer driver. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 4. 2 Create a document or open a file...
For details, refer to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the User's Guide on -screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in Format for. 5 Select the desired paper ... 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. 18 Printing from Your Computer Printing with the printer driver. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 4. 2 Create a document or open a file...
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...device. Important Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the device's manufacturer. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 4 Note When printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device, you do so, electric shock, ...disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and printer, follow the instructions given in the Front Tray. z Printable Image Data Format This printer prints images taken with this printer for printing. (1) Turn on the printer. Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device You can ...
...device. Important Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the device's manufacturer. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 4 Note When printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device, you do so, electric shock, ...disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and printer, follow the instructions given in the Front Tray. z Printable Image Data Format This printer prints images taken with this printer for printing. (1) Turn on the printer. Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device You can ...
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...device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. 2 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer using the menu on the LCD of your device does not turn on automatically, turn on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it on page 21.... "About PictBridge Print Settings" on manually. (3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for direct printing. You may have to turn it to this printer according to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. If your PictBridge compliant device. Note Depending on ...
...device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. 2 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer using the menu on the LCD of your device does not turn on automatically, turn on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it on page 21.... "About PictBridge Print Settings" on manually. (3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for direct printing. You may have to turn it to this printer according to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. If your PictBridge compliant device. Note Depending on ...
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... that the POWER lamp has gone out. 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 prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Just as around 30...long period of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off the power outlet strip before the POWER lamp goes out, this blockage. 28 ...
... that the POWER lamp has gone out. 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 prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Just as around 30...long period of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off the power outlet strip before the POWER lamp goes out, this blockage. 28 ...
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..." of that color. Contact your Canon Service representative. 36 Routine Maintenance This takes about 100 seconds. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be absorbed in the ink absorber. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 23. (3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer and perform...
..." of that color. Contact your Canon Service representative. 36 Routine Maintenance This takes about 100 seconds. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be absorbed in the ink absorber. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 23. (3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer and perform...
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...For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to be deeply cleaned. (4) Click OK. If a particular color is selected in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be ... User's Guide on page 23. (3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (4) If this does not solve ... check pattern to the left. 1 Make sure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Front Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1)...
...For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to be deeply cleaned. (4) Click OK. If a particular color is selected in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be ... User's Guide on page 23. (3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (4) If this does not solve ... check pattern to the left. 1 Make sure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Front Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1)...
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... liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to turn off dirt on the surface with it , so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that is needed to maintain your printer. Paper tissue powders or fine threads may scratch the surface. z Never use... tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the printer's surface. Cleaning the Exterior of the Rear Tray consumes it gently. Be sure to avoid scratching the components. Cleaning the paper feed ...
... liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to turn off dirt on the surface with it , so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that is needed to maintain your printer. Paper tissue powders or fine threads may scratch the surface. z Never use... tissue paper, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the printer's surface. Cleaning the Exterior of the Rear Tray consumes it gently. Be sure to avoid scratching the components. Cleaning the paper feed ...
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... aid the cleaning process and will not be printed on the right side inside the Rear Tray with your Canon Service representative. (A) z Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller of the Front Tray 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Load five or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Front Tray. If the...
... aid the cleaning process and will not be printed on the right side inside the Rear Tray with your Canon Service representative. (A) z Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller of the Front Tray 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Load five or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Front Tray. If the...
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...See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 51. The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the ejected paper. it is turned on page 48. Set the Paper... Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button and release it . 4. Fold a sheet of paper. 48 Routine Maintenance Make sure that the printer is smudged with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on , and then remove any other operation while the bottom plate is recommended. If it can be...
...See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 51. The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the ejected paper. it is turned on page 48. Set the Paper... Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button and release it . 4. Fold a sheet of paper. 48 Routine Maintenance Make sure that the printer is smudged with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on , and then remove any other operation while the bottom plate is recommended. If it can be...
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...-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper. 4 Load this and only this sheet of paper. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any other operation while the bottom plate is not resolved after unfolding it. 5 Open the... printer properties dialog box. 6 Click the Maintenance tab, and then Bottom Plate Cleaning. 7 Confirm the displayed message and click Execute. The paper cleans the inside the printer may be stained. Clean...
...-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper. 4 Load this and only this sheet of paper. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any other operation while the bottom plate is not resolved after unfolding it. 5 Open the... printer properties dialog box. 6 Click the Maintenance tab, and then Bottom Plate Cleaning. 7 Confirm the displayed message and click Execute. The paper cleans the inside the printer may be stained. Clean...
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... any other operation while the bottom plate is being cleaned. If the problem is not resolved after unfolding it. 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 6 Make sure that the printer is turned on page 51. Clean them according to the left. Important Do not perform any paper from the Rear Tray. 2 Open... a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper. 4 Load this and only this sheet of the printer as it is smudged with the open side to use a new piece of the ejected paper. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to instructions. Note When...
... any other operation while the bottom plate is being cleaned. If the problem is not resolved after unfolding it. 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 6 Make sure that the printer is turned on page 51. Clean them according to the left. Important Do not perform any paper from the Rear Tray. 2 Open... a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper. 4 Load this and only this sheet of the printer as it is smudged with the open side to use a new piece of the ejected paper. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to instructions. Note When...
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Routine Maintenance 51 Caution Be sure to turn off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. z Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer If protrusions inside the printer are stained, wipe off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the printer.
Routine Maintenance 51 Caution Be sure to turn off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. z Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer If protrusions inside the printer are stained, wipe off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the printer.
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... remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. 62 Troubleshooting Landscape credit card-sized paper jammed inside the printer, open the Top Cover and remove it back on page 4. z When reloading the paper in... and remove it into the printer correctly. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off the printer in step 1, all paper, close the Top Cover, turn the printer off, and turn it back on the printer. Reprint if necessary. z If you turned off and turn it . Paper Jams Cause ...
... remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. 62 Troubleshooting Landscape credit card-sized paper jammed inside the printer, open the Top Cover and remove it back on page 4. z When reloading the paper in... and remove it into the printer correctly. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off the printer in step 1, all paper, close the Top Cover, turn the printer off, and turn it back on the printer. Reprint if necessary. z If you turned off and turn it . Paper Jams Cause ...
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... paper may not be ejected automatically. (3)Hold the Rear Cover so that the Rear Cover Lever comes to confirm that you turned off and turn the printer off the printer in step 2, all print jobs in the Paper Output Slot, the Rear Tray, or the Front Tray." Important Press firmly on ...z If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. Note When reloading the paper into the printer correctly. See "Paper jammed in queue are loading it from the Front Tray....
... paper may not be ejected automatically. (3)Hold the Rear Cover so that the Rear Cover Lever comes to confirm that you turned off and turn the printer off the printer in step 2, all print jobs in the Paper Output Slot, the Rear Tray, or the Front Tray." Important Press firmly on ...z If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. Note When reloading the paper into the printer correctly. See "Paper jammed in queue are loading it from the Front Tray....
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... the printer and the PictBridge compliant device, turn on the printer, and then reconnect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer. Troubleshooting 69 After a while, plug the power cord of the printer back in, turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. If the same error occurs, contact your Canon Service...
... the printer and the PictBridge compliant device, turn on the printer, and then reconnect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer. Troubleshooting 69 After a while, plug the power cord of the printer back in, turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. If the same error occurs, contact your Canon Service...
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...sure the printer is restarted during installation, do not connect the printer to these. • The screens below refer to Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to Step k. USB b Turn on the desktop . Serial Number l When the PIXMA Extended ... Complete screen appears, click Next. XXXXXXXX PRINTED IN VIETNAM a Be sure to Step l. i When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect one end of Canon printers. e When the main menu appears, click Easy Install. Serial Number k When the Installation completed successfully screen appears...
...sure the printer is restarted during installation, do not connect the printer to these. • The screens below refer to Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to Step k. USB b Turn on the desktop . Serial Number l When the PIXMA Extended ... Complete screen appears, click Next. XXXXXXXX PRINTED IN VIETNAM a Be sure to Step l. i When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect one end of Canon printers. e When the main menu appears, click Easy Install. Serial Number k When the Installation completed successfully screen appears...