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... Printing Results 33 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 34 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 35 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........37 Print Head Cleaning 38 Print Head Deep Cleaning 41 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning Your Printer 57 Troubleshooting 63 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 64 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........65...
... Printing Results 33 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 34 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 35 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........37 Print Head Cleaning 38 Print Head Deep Cleaning 41 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning Your Printer 57 Troubleshooting 63 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 64 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........65...
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...Power On/Off Feature You can set into place. 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 computer. 2 Before Using the... Printer Note If preparatory operations above are set the printer to turn on your setup sheet to the PC Printing...
...Power On/Off Feature You can set into place. 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 computer. 2 Before Using the... Printer Note If preparatory operations above are set the printer to turn on your setup sheet to the PC Printing...
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...z For information on the compatible ink tanks, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 34. Getting the Ink Status Information You can... on page 29 z With the Ink Lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of the printer to install the ink tanks in the correct position as well. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-.... If the position is low. Replace it is in the correct order indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder. Press the mark on the ink tank until the tank clicks into place, make sure that the ink ...
...z For information on the compatible ink tanks, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 34. Getting the Ink Status Information You can... on page 29 z With the Ink Lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of the printer to install the ink tanks in the correct position as well. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-.... If the position is low. Replace it is in the correct order indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder. Press the mark on the ink tank until the tank clicks into place, make sure that the ink ...
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... tank, replace it immediately with ink tanks removed. z Color ink may be necessary to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink, replace them using the following steps. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out, and the printer may not operate properly when it out in Print... a black-and-white document or when blackand-white printing is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Furthermore, with new ones. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to stop or move it . 2 Make sure that the printer is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Caution ...
... tank, replace it immediately with ink tanks removed. z Color ink may be necessary to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink, replace them using the following steps. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out, and the printer may not operate properly when it out in Print... a black-and-white document or when blackand-white printing is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Furthermore, with new ones. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to stop or move it . 2 Make sure that the printer is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Caution ...
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Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. (2) (3) 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover.... (2) Press on the mark on page 77. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. z When you start printing after the Top Cover is performed automatically. The POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning. 32 Routine Maintenance... up red. Note z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the ink tank until Print...
Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. (2) (3) 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover.... (2) Press on the mark on page 77. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. z When you start printing after the Top Cover is performed automatically. The POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning. 32 Routine Maintenance... up red. Note z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the ink tank until Print...
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... to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out. Numerous nozzles are 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 turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective ...cap on the paper in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Routine ...
... to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out. Numerous nozzles are 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 turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective ...cap on the paper in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Routine ...
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...on page 41. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on -screen manual. 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 all lamps for the ink tanks are lit red. z Make sure that all the orange tapes have been peeled off. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. Contact your Canon Service representative.
...on page 41. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on -screen manual. 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 all lamps for the ink tanks are lit red. z Make sure that all the orange tapes have been peeled off. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. Contact your Canon Service representative.
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... the Nozzle Check Pattern" on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in which you loaded the paper. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. 5 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click ...the pattern. 6 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. Press the Paper Feed Switch to be performed also from the print head nozzles. Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items...
... the Nozzle Check Pattern" on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in which you loaded the paper. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. 5 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click ...the pattern. 6 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. Press the Paper Feed Switch to be performed also from the print head nozzles. Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items...
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Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When lines are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 28. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1)... pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Example: When white streaks appear Routine Maintenance 37
Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When lines are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 28. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1)... pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Example: When white streaks appear Routine Maintenance 37
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...the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 38 Routine Maintenance Note that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, the Print Head Cleaning dialog box shown in of step 4-(3) in the printed nozzle check ... appear. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to step 4-(3) of the Print Head, go to be cleaned from the printer itself, using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. To proceed to cleaning...
...the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 38 Routine Maintenance Note that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, the Print Head Cleaning dialog box shown in of step 4-(3) in the printed nozzle check ... appear. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to step 4-(3) of the Print Head, go to be cleaned from the printer itself, using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. To proceed to cleaning...
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...the Open button to be cleaned. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to select the paper source in which you click Cleaning on page 37. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern...Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Do not perform any other operations until Print (4) Head Cleaning finishes. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the Pattern Check dialog box that the...
...the Open button to be cleaned. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to select the paper source in which you click Cleaning on page 37. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern...Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Do not perform any other operations until Print (4) Head Cleaning finishes. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the Pattern Check dialog box that the...
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...green. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be deeply cleaned. Note that color. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Routine Maintenance 41 If a particular color is on. 2 Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend ...the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click ...
...green. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be deeply cleaned. Note that color. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Routine Maintenance 41 If a particular color is on. 2 Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend ...the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click ...
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... damaged. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. Contact your Canon Service representative. 42 Routine Maintenance Contact your Canon Service representative. 1 Make sure that color. (4) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (5) If this does not solve the problem...
... damaged. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. Contact your Canon Service representative. 42 Routine Maintenance Contact your Canon Service representative. 1 Make sure that color. (4) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (5) If this does not solve the problem...
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...Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Adjust the print head pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (1) (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (2) Routine Maintenance 43 Load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side)...Cover is on . 2. Note Make sure that the printer is not installed in the computer, align the Print Head in the Rear Tray. If the printer driver is on , and then load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter...
...Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Adjust the print head pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (1) (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (2) Routine Maintenance 43 Load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side)...Cover is on . 2. Note Make sure that the printer is not installed in the computer, align the Print Head in the Rear Tray. If the printer driver is on , and then load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter...
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...minutes to open the Top Cover while printing. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. Important Do not open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Adjust the print head pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the Rear Tray. 2 Press the... Open button to complete. The print head alignment pattern is on, and then load two sheets of A4 or ...
...minutes to open the Top Cover while printing. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. Important Do not open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Adjust the print head pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the Rear Tray. 2 Press the... Open button to complete. The print head alignment pattern is on, and then load two sheets of A4 or ...
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...black and blue only. 1 Make sure that the printer is displayed. Note Clicking Print Alignment Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. (7) After the pattern is loaded. Routine Maintenance 47 Manual Print Head Alignment If the results of size other than A4 ...Letter-sized plain paper in which you loaded the paper. 4 Print the pattern. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. (2) Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings. (3) Select the Align heads manually check box, and then click Send. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. (5) In...
...black and blue only. 1 Make sure that the printer is displayed. Note Clicking Print Alignment Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. (7) After the pattern is loaded. Routine Maintenance 47 Manual Print Head Alignment If the results of size other than A4 ...Letter-sized plain paper in which you loaded the paper. 4 Print the pattern. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. (2) Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings. (3) Select the Align heads manually check box, and then click Send. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. (5) In...
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...to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. 4 Print the pattern. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (2) Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. (3) Select the Align heads manually check box, and then click Send. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. (5) Select...loaded. Important You cannot print the print head alignment pattern if paper of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the pop-up menu. (6) Click Print Head Alignment. (7) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. 1 Make sure that the printer is on and load four sheets of ...
...to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. 4 Print the pattern. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (2) Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. (3) Select the Align heads manually check box, and then click Send. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. (5) Select...loaded. Important You cannot print the print head alignment pattern if paper of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the pop-up menu. (6) Click Print Head Alignment. (7) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. 1 Make sure that the printer is on and load four sheets of ...
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...remove any other chemical cleaner to clean the printer, as this may remain inside the printer and cause problems such as they clean. 7 Make sure that the printer is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper feed roller will rotate as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. The Paper Feed ...Roller will wear the roller, so perform this only when necessary. When the message appears, load three sheets of the printer, do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar ...
...remove any other chemical cleaner to clean the printer, as this may remain inside the printer and cause problems such as they clean. 7 Make sure that the printer is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper feed roller will rotate as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. The Paper Feed ...Roller will wear the roller, so perform this only when necessary. When the message appears, load three sheets of the printer, do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar ...
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... with reduced quality. The media is left as in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. z If the problem is still not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice The Print Head may cause unclear prints or prints with the wrong side facing... "Using Specialty Media" on the printable side. If the problem is remaining. Contact your Canon Service representative. If there is plenty of ink and the printer does not print, clean the Print Head and then print the nozzle check pattern to check that ink is exposed, as photographs or...
... with reduced quality. The media is left as in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. z If the problem is still not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice The Print Head may cause unclear prints or prints with the wrong side facing... "Using Specialty Media" on the printable side. If the problem is remaining. Contact your Canon Service representative. If there is plenty of ink and the printer does not print, clean the Print Head and then print the nozzle check pattern to check that ink is exposed, as photographs or...
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... Head and the loaded paper. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on -screen manual. 68 Troubleshooting Make sure that the paper you are printing on thick paper. If you are using the printer driver. * Deactivate the Prevent paper abrasion setting once printing is dirty. In the Canon IJ Printer ... the paper you notice abrasion even with ink, causing printed paper to become stained with the media type set correctly to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged Cause Paper Feed Roller...
... Head and the loaded paper. See "Media Types You Cannot Use" on -screen manual. 68 Troubleshooting Make sure that the paper you are printing on thick paper. If you are using the printer driver. * Deactivate the Prevent paper abrasion setting once printing is dirty. In the Canon IJ Printer ... the paper you notice abrasion even with ink, causing printed paper to become stained with the media type set correctly to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged Cause Paper Feed Roller...