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... Extended Service Plan is our helpful tech support web site. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to change without ... Number (located on the CD-ROM Purchase Date Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. 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 ...
... Extended Service Plan is our helpful tech support web site. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to change without ... Number (located on the CD-ROM Purchase Date Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. 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 ...
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...About PictBridge Print Settings 21 Routine 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 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 36... But Ink Is Not Ejected 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 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant ...
...About PictBridge Print Settings 21 Routine 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 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 36... But Ink Is Not Ejected 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 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant ...
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...z Auto Power Off: Automatically turns off automatically. 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. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your setup sheet to ...If preparatory operations above are set the printer to steady, non-flashing light. Before Using the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on a Macintosh®. z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on the printer, confirm the following. z The printer driver is connected to the PC Printing Guide...
...z Auto Power Off: Automatically turns off automatically. 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. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your setup sheet to ...If preparatory operations above are set the printer to steady, non-flashing light. Before Using the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on a Macintosh®. z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on the printer, confirm the following. z The printer driver is connected to the PC Printing Guide...
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...Not loadable*4 Not loadable*4 Position of the Paper Thickness Lever*2 Left Right Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper Plain Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Photo...View" in the US by name. *2 If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the paper for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. For information on the paper sizes available for detailed information on the printable side and notes on -screen manual. ...
...Not loadable*4 Not loadable*4 Position of the Paper Thickness Lever*2 Left Right Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper Plain Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Photo...View" in the US by name. *2 If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the paper for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. For information on the paper sizes available for detailed information on the printable side and notes on -screen manual. ...
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...details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 5. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on the usage. Note If you select Front for Plain Paper, the printer will automatically switch to the Front Tray only when A4, Letter, or B5-sized..."Printing with Macintosh" on page 10. Changing the Paper Source In the printer driver, select a Paper Source. For details on printer driver settings, see "Loading Paper in the Rear Tray" on page 18. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on -screen manual. When Printing for the First...
...details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 5. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on the usage. Note If you select Front for Plain Paper, the printer will automatically switch to the Front Tray only when A4, Letter, or B5-sized..."Printing with Macintosh" on page 10. Changing the Paper Source In the printer driver, select a Paper Source. For details on printer driver settings, see "Loading Paper in the Rear Tray" on page 18. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on -screen manual. When Printing for the First...
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... Plain Paper, since the paper source will be required depending on page 10. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the Front Tray for this paper. (A) (B) (A) Rear Tray: Load paper of the Rear Tray. z Printer driver settings may be switched automatically to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If You... requires the use of various types and sizes, including photo paper (B) Front Tray: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper. 8 Before Using the Printer (A) (A) Switch paper source here. Note z Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Front Tray.
... Plain Paper, since the paper source will be required depending on page 10. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the Front Tray for this paper. (A) (B) (A) Rear Tray: Load paper of the Rear Tray. z Printer driver settings may be switched automatically to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If You... requires the use of various types and sizes, including photo paper (B) Front Tray: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper. 8 Before Using the Printer (A) (A) Switch paper source here. Note z Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Front Tray.
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... Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the printer driver. 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Rear Tray and pull out the Paper Support to support the paper. (1) (2) Open the Front Tray. (3) Extend the Output... you load paper in the Rear Tray. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the (2) left when you finish printing. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18. Before Using the...
... Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the printer driver. 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Rear Tray and pull out the Paper Support to support the paper. (1) (2) Open the Front Tray. (3) Extend the Output... you load paper in the Rear Tray. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the (2) left when you finish printing. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18. Before Using the...
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Before Using the Printer 13 4 Select Front Tray for Paper Source, and the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18.
Before Using the Printer 13 4 Select Front Tray for Paper Source, and the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18.
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... not aligned. z If the leading edge of the envelopes to flatten them in the wrong direction. Important The envelopes may jam in the printer driver according to the envelope size you do not, the address will be displayed when envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist ...them . Envelopes with pressure seals - Env. #10 in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are using. z If the flap of the envelope. Important z Do not use a pen to press the...
... not aligned. z If the leading edge of the envelopes to flatten them in the wrong direction. Important The envelopes may jam in the printer driver according to the envelope size you do not, the address will be displayed when envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist ...them . Envelopes with pressure seals - Env. #10 in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are using. z If the flap of the envelope. Important z Do not use a pen to press the...
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... be loaded at once. (3) . Important Envelopes may not be printed in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on page 18. ... in Paper Size. (3) Select Landscape in Page Size. If you do not, the address will be fed properly if the Paper Support is set the printer driver setting properly. 2 Retract the Paper Support. . For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the envelope...
... be loaded at once. (3) . Important Envelopes may not be printed in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on page 18. ... in Paper Size. (3) Select Landscape in Page Size. If you do not, the address will be fed properly if the Paper Support is set the printer driver setting properly. 2 Retract the Paper Support. . For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the envelope...
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... Paper You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers. . Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18. 16 Before Using the Printer Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Rear Tray. (3) (1) (3) Pinch... size and type of the Paper Support. . Important Small-sized paper must be fed from the Rear Tray. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. .
... Paper You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers. . Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18. 16 Before Using the Printer Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Rear Tray. (3) (1) (3) Pinch... size and type of the Paper Support. . Important Small-sized paper must be fed from the Rear Tray. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. .
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... are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Instructions is selected in the printer. Printing with the printer driver. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 3... Select Print 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 the printer and load the paper in Select Printer...
... are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Instructions is selected in the printer. Printing with the printer driver. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 3... Select Print 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 the printer and load the paper in Select Printer...
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Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required settings. You can change the paper source to view the PC Printing Guide ... Source" in Paper Size. 6 Click OK. 7 Select Print 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. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed...
Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required settings. You can change the paper source to view the PC Printing Guide ... Source" in Paper Size. 6 Click OK. 7 Select Print 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. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed...
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... "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 64. Routine Maintenance 29 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. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Top Cover and make sure that the ink tank... z If the ALARM lamp flashes orange, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 33. If lines are probably clogged. Contact your Canon Service representative. If not, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 36. z Make sure that all the orange tapes have been peeled off...
... "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 64. Routine Maintenance 29 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. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Top Cover and make sure that the ink tank... z If the ALARM lamp flashes orange, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 33. If lines are probably clogged. Contact your Canon Service representative. If not, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 36. z Make sure that all the orange tapes have been peeled off...
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...If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside the printer may be dirty. Check the folded part of paper. 48 Routine Maintenance it is smudged with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on , and then remove any other operation while the...when performing Bottom Plate Cleaning. Load this and only this part in the Rear Tray with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Important Do not perform any paper from the printer itself. 1. Important When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, be cleaned without a ...
...If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside the printer may be dirty. Check the folded part of paper. 48 Routine Maintenance it is smudged with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on , and then remove any other operation while the...when performing Bottom Plate Cleaning. Load this and only this part in the Rear Tray with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Important Do not perform any paper from the printer itself. 1. Important When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, be cleaned without a ...
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... message is displayed automatically. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. 52 Troubleshooting To handle problems using the printer. 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...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...
... message is displayed automatically. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. 52 Troubleshooting To handle problems using the printer. 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...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...
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...Follow the procedure described in your computer, and then reinstall the drivers. Refer to start the setup program, specify your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is still not displayed, try ... program, MSETUP4.EXE. Contact a Canon Service representative. Troubleshooting 53 Action If you may not be in your computer. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver. Installation does not start automatically when...
...Follow the procedure described in your computer, and then reinstall the drivers. Refer to start the setup program, specify your disc drive and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is still not displayed, try ... program, MSETUP4.EXE. Contact a Canon Service representative. Troubleshooting 53 Action If you may not be in your computer. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver. Installation does not start automatically when...
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... with USB 2.0. Speed connection. 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 be no longer than around 10 feet / 3 meters. z The USB cable, and the... USB hub if you are using one, support USB 2.0 Hi- z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. Action If your computer supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Be sure to ensure that your computer. z The operating system of your computer, USB...
... with USB 2.0. Speed connection. 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 be no longer than around 10 feet / 3 meters. z The USB cable, and the... USB hub if you are using one, support USB 2.0 Hi- z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. Action If your computer supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Be sure to ensure that your computer. z The operating system of your computer, USB...
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.... Also, if you cannot obtain a proper print result. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may occur depending on page 19. See "Printing Photographs Directly from a computer Confirm by using your printer. z Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and... type of printout color. If you set the print quality setting appropriately? Confirm by using the printer driver. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 56 z "Printed ...
.... Also, if you cannot obtain a proper print result. In borderless printing, uneven coloring may occur depending on page 19. See "Printing Photographs Directly from a computer Confirm by using your printer. z Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and... type of printout color. If you set the print quality setting appropriately? Confirm by using the printer driver. z "Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 56 z "Printed ...
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...the paper stack does not exceed the load limit. For details on loading paper, see "Printing from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Cause The paper source is fit squarely in the Rear Tray or the Front Tray, regardless of paper. Paper not loaded properly. ...Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause Action Printing on the Print Options screen. Paper Feed Roller is inconsistent between an application program and the printer driver, the application software setting takes precedence. z When loading paper in the Front Tray, make sure that it is specified in the Front...
...the paper stack does not exceed the load limit. For details on loading paper, see "Printing from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Cause The paper source is fit squarely in the Rear Tray or the Front Tray, regardless of paper. Paper not loaded properly. ...Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause Action Printing on the Print Options screen. Paper Feed Roller is inconsistent between an application program and the printer driver, the application software setting takes precedence. z When loading paper in the Front Tray, make sure that it is specified in the Front...