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... support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For further information about extending your product's warranty period. CarePAK must be purchased during your inquiries within 24 hours. 3. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to your product's 1 year limited warranty period. Email Tech...
... support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For further information about extending your product's warranty period. CarePAK must be purchased during your inquiries within 24 hours. 3. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to your product's 1 year limited warranty period. Email Tech...
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...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 ...But Ink Is Not Ejected 71 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver 72 Paper Jams 73 ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange 77 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 80 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge...
...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 ...But Ink Is Not Ejected 71 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver 72 Paper Jams 73 ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange 77 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 80 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge...
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...POWER lamp flashes green, and changes to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. z The printer driver is connected to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 77. 2 Turn on the printer, confirm the following. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer... (or a compatible device). z The printer is installed. 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. Note Auto Power On/Off Feature You can set into place...
...POWER lamp flashes green, and changes to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. z The printer driver is connected to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 77. 2 Turn on the printer, confirm the following. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer... (or a compatible device). z The printer is installed. 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. Note Auto Power On/Off Feature You can set into place...
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... a Model Number is not sold in the Rear Tray. *4 We recommend that you load at a time. Refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. For information on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and ... z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*2 Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Rear Tray Cassette - 150 sheets 150 sheets Paper Printer Driver Output Tray Setting for Media Load Limit Type 50 sheets Plain Paper Envelopes - 10 envelopes 5 envelopes 1 envelope Envelope Super White Paper ...
... a Model Number is not sold in the Rear Tray. *4 We recommend that you load at a time. Refer to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. For information on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and ... z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*2 Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Rear Tray Cassette - 150 sheets 150 sheets Paper Printer Driver Output Tray Setting for Media Load Limit Type 50 sheets Plain Paper Envelopes - 10 envelopes 5 envelopes 1 envelope Envelope Super White Paper ...
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...You can also select the paper source using them. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to load printing paper; Hints for Handling the Paper Source This printer offers two paper sources to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. the Rear Tray (A) and... handling these paper sources according to feed from the Cassette. Note For details on page 11. Before Using the Printer 7 See "Paper Handling" on the usage. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 5. If you actually loaded paper. For details, see "Loading Paper" ...
...You can also select the paper source using them. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to load printing paper; Hints for Handling the Paper Source This printer offers two paper sources to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. the Rear Tray (A) and... handling these paper sources according to feed from the Cassette. Note For details on page 11. Before Using the Printer 7 See "Paper Handling" on the usage. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 5. If you actually loaded paper. For details, see "Loading Paper" ...
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Note z Some types and sizes of the Rear Tray. This way, you use most regularly, such as on page 5. For details on printer driver settings, refer to be required depending on page 11. You can print more efficiently by specifying the type of paper you use of paper are ...not loadable in the Cassette. z Printer driver settings may be fed from the Cassette using the printer driver. You can switch the paper source according to the type of paper to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. „...
Note z Some types and sizes of the Rear Tray. This way, you use most regularly, such as on page 5. For details on printer driver settings, refer to be required depending on page 11. You can print more efficiently by specifying the type of paper you use of paper are ...not loadable in the Cassette. z Printer driver settings may be fed from the Cassette using the printer driver. You can switch the paper source according to the type of paper to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. „...
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... plain paper „ Choosing the paper source to the location of the printer You can use just the Cassette for printing. Before Using the Printer 9 For example, if you intend to install the printer in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to automatically switch the paper source when either the Rear Tray or...
... plain paper „ Choosing the paper source to the location of the printer You can use just the Cassette for printing. Before Using the Printer 9 For example, if you intend to install the printer in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to automatically switch the paper source when either the Rear Tray or...
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...Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. See "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on the printer will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Cassette. For details on paper source ...selection using the printer driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings takes precedence when printing. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to...
...Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. See "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on the printer will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Cassette. For details on paper source ...selection using the printer driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings takes precedence when printing. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to...
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...curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them on page 69. When you are not using the printer, remove paper from the package, just before printing. 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Rear Tray...." Note z Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. screen manual. 12 Before Using the Printer Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the Rear Tray, and put unused paper back into.... (4) Note You can also select the paper source with the (3) printer driver. „ Loading Paper in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.
...curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them on page 69. When you are not using the printer, remove paper from the package, just before printing. 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Rear Tray...." Note z Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. screen manual. 12 Before Using the Printer Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the Rear Tray, and put unused paper back into.... (4) Note You can also select the paper source with the (3) printer driver. „ Loading Paper in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.
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Paper may not be fed properly. 4 Select the page size and type of the paper stack. . Before Using the Printer 13 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on the right side of the Paper Support. (3) Note Make sure that ... against the left side of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Important Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the print (A) side facing UP. . Important (1) Do...
Paper may not be fed properly. 4 Select the page size and type of the paper stack. . Before Using the Printer 13 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on the right side of the Paper Support. (3) Note Make sure that ... against the left side of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Important Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the print (A) side facing UP. . Important (1) Do...
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For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 23. Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 16 Before Using the Printer 9 Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 23. Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 16 Before Using the Printer 9 Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
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... the envelope. z If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - Important The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are already moistened and adhesive z Select either European DL or US Comm. Envelopes with an embossed or... 0.1 inches / 3 mm. Env. #10-sized envelope. z If the envelopes are using. Loading Envelopes Use either DL Env. Envelopes with pressure seals - Env. #10 in the printer driver according to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. Before Using the...
... the envelope. z If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - Important The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are already moistened and adhesive z Select either European DL or US Comm. Envelopes with an embossed or... 0.1 inches / 3 mm. Env. #10-sized envelope. z If the envelopes are using. Loading Envelopes Use either DL Env. Envelopes with pressure seals - Env. #10 in the printer driver according to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. Before Using the...
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Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Paper may not be fed properly. (A) Printing Orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3)... Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is set the printer driver setting properly. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on...
Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Paper may not be fed properly. (A) Printing Orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3)... Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cover Guide is set the printer driver setting properly. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on...
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...the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights up. (A) (1) (2) (A) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) (B) 4 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (B) Printing orientation (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. See "Prepare the envelopes." on page 22 or "Printing with the address... facing DOWN. Load with Macintosh" on page 23. „ Loading Envelopes in the wrong direction. Up to set the printer driver setting properly. Important Be sure to 5 envelopes can be printed in the Cassette 1 Extend the Cassette. Note For details on...
...the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights up. (A) (1) (2) (A) Make sure the flaps are folded. (3) (B) 4 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (B) Printing orientation (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. See "Prepare the envelopes." on page 22 or "Printing with the address... facing DOWN. Load with Macintosh" on page 23. „ Loading Envelopes in the wrong direction. Up to set the printer driver setting properly. Important Be sure to 5 envelopes can be printed in the Cassette 1 Extend the Cassette. Note For details on...
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Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Printer For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 23. z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-... Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the Rear Tray 1 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper into the Rear Tray with the printer driver. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the print (3) side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the Cover...
Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Printer For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 23. z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-... Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the Rear Tray 1 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper into the Rear Tray with the printer driver. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the print (3) side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the Cover...
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„ Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the print side facing DOWN. (3) Slide the Paper... right side of the Cassette with Macintosh" on page 23. on -screen manual. z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 14. (2) Align the paper stack against the sides of the paper stack. ... (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the Cassette 1 Load the paper. (1) Extend the Cassette. Before Using the Printer 21
„ Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the print side facing DOWN. (3) Slide the Paper... right side of the Cassette with Macintosh" on page 23. on -screen manual. z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 14. (2) Align the paper stack against the sides of the paper stack. ... (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the Cassette 1 Load the paper. (1) Extend the Cassette. Before Using the Printer 21
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... file to be used with Windows 1 Turn on page 4. 2 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected in the printer. Instructions is selected. Printing from Your Computer Printing with the printer driver. You can change the paper source to print using an appropriate application software. 4 ... (or OK). 22 Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure for basic printing. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. See "Turning the...
... file to be used with Windows 1 Turn on page 4. 2 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected in the printer. Instructions is selected. Printing from Your Computer Printing with the printer driver. You can change the paper source to print using an appropriate application software. 4 ... (or OK). 22 Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure for basic printing. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. See "Turning the...
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Printing with the printer driver. You can change the paper source to "Changing the Paper Source" in the printer. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page ... on the application software's File menu. 5 Make sure that the proper paper source is clicked. 11 Click Print. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 4 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 9 Select Quality & Media in...
Printing with the printer driver. You can change the paper source to "Changing the Paper Source" in the printer. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page ... on the application software's File menu. 5 Make sure that the proper paper source is clicked. 11 Click Print. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to print using an appropriate application software. 4 Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. 9 Select Quality & Media in...
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... and examine the nozzle check pattern. If lines are probably clogged. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 38. Contact your Canon Service representative. z If the ALARM lamp flashes orange, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 43. 34 Routine Maintenance Refer to ... the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. 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. If not, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on -screen manual. z Increase the...
... and examine the nozzle check pattern. If lines are probably clogged. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 38. Contact your Canon Service representative. z If the ALARM lamp flashes orange, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 43. 34 Routine Maintenance Refer to ... the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. 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. If not, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on -screen manual. z Increase the...
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..., using the RESUME/CANCEL button. The print head alignment pattern is on , and then load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP in this way. 1. z The pattern is printed in black and ...are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Always load paper in the Rear Tray. 4. If the printer driver is adjusted automatically when the print head alignment pattern finishes printing. The print head position is not installed in the computer, align the Print ...
..., using the RESUME/CANCEL button. The print head alignment pattern is on , and then load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP in this way. 1. z The pattern is printed in black and ...are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Always load paper in the Rear Tray. 4. If the printer driver is adjusted automatically when the print head alignment pattern finishes printing. The print head position is not installed in the computer, align the Print ...
