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...Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is our helpful tech support web site. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided ... easy, and logical solutions to change without notice. Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon, please record the following information. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to...
...Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is our helpful tech support web site. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided ... easy, and logical solutions to change without notice. Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon, please record the following information. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to...
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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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... interval. Note If preparatory operations above are set the printer to your computer (or a compatible device). 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. z The printer is installed. z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on and off the printer when no print ...
... interval. Note If preparatory operations above are set the printer to your computer (or a compatible device). 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. z The printer is installed. z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on and off the printer when no print ...
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... in paper stack height). *3 Feeding this case, load one another causing them not to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. Before Using the Printer 5 For information on the paper sizes available for detailed information on the printable side and notes on...cases, reduce the sheets of purchase. Paper is Canon specialty media. Paper Handling 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 ...
... in paper stack height). *3 Feeding this case, load one another causing them not to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on handling paper. Before Using the Printer 5 For information on the paper sizes available for detailed information on the printable side and notes on...cases, reduce the sheets of purchase. Paper is Canon specialty media. Paper Handling 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 ...
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... two paper sources to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 5. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to load printing paper; For details, see "Loading Paper" on loading paper, see "Loading Paper ...on page 10. Note z Some types and sizes of paper are using the printer driver. See "Paper Handling" on the usage. Before Using the Printer 7 Note For details on page 11. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. When ...
... two paper sources to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 5. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to load printing paper; For details, see "Loading Paper" on loading paper, see "Loading Paper ...on page 10. Note z Some types and sizes of paper are using the printer driver. See "Paper Handling" on the usage. Before Using the Printer 7 Note For details on page 11. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. When ...
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... be fed from the Cassette using the printer driver. This way, you can print more efficiently by pressing the Paper Feed Switch....paper in the Rear Tray and plain paper in the Cassette and requires the use most regularly, such as on printer driver settings, refer to the Cassette for this way, since the paper source will be switched automatically to the PC ...Guide on-screen manual. If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as plain paper. 8 Before Using the Printer See "Paper Handling" on page 11. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 5. Note z Some...
... be fed from the Cassette using the printer driver. This way, you can print more efficiently by pressing the Paper Feed Switch....paper in the Rear Tray and plain paper in the Cassette and requires the use most regularly, such as on printer driver settings, refer to the Cassette for this way, since the paper source will be switched automatically to the PC ...Guide on-screen manual. If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as plain paper. 8 Before Using the Printer See "Paper Handling" on page 11. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 5. Note z Some...
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...on a shelf with minimal space, you intend to the location of the printer You can use only either the Rear Tray or Cassette according to install the printer in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to automatically switch the paper source when either paper source runs out of ...paper during printing. (A) (B) (A) Rear Tray: Load plain paper (B) Cassette: Load plain paper Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer. For example, if you ...
...on a shelf with minimal space, you intend to the location of the printer You can use only either the Rear Tray or Cassette according to install the printer in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to automatically switch the paper source when either paper source runs out of ...paper during printing. (A) (B) (A) Rear Tray: Load plain paper (B) Cassette: Load plain paper Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer. For example, if you ...
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...Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 10 Before Using the Printer 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. The paper feeds from the paper source ... Paper Feed Switch (C) Cassette lamp Important When Printing from Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on page 23. For details on paper source selection using the...
...Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 10 Before Using the Printer 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. The paper feeds from the paper source ... Paper Feed Switch (C) Cassette lamp Important When Printing from Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver. Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on page 23. For details on paper source selection using the...
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.... (3) Extend the Output Tray Extension. (2) Note When closing the Output Tray Extension after printing, lift it . 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 the package and keep them in the... aligning the edges may cause paper jams. z If paper is curled." z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. - When you are not using the printer, remove paper from the package, just before loading it up slightly. (A) (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Rear Tray lamp (A) lights. (4) ...
.... (3) Extend the Output Tray Extension. (2) Note When closing the Output Tray Extension after printing, lift it . 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 the package and keep them in the... aligning the edges may cause paper jams. z If paper is curled." z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. - When you are not using the printer, remove paper from the package, just before loading it up slightly. (A) (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Rear Tray lamp (A) lights. (4) ...
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... (A). (2) (2) Align the paper stack against the left side of the paper stack. . 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. . 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the Rear... in the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on the right side of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
... (A). (2) (2) Align the paper stack against the left side of the paper stack. . 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. . 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the Rear... in the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on the right side of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
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Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 23. 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.
Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 23. 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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... z If the envelopes are using. z If the flap of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - Before Using the Printer 17 Loading Envelopes Use either DL Env. Env. #10 in the opposite direction. If you are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them... . Important z Do not use a pen to flatten them in the printer driver according to the edge. * The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelopes to press the envelope flat and sharpen...
... z If the envelopes are using. z If the flap of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - Before Using the Printer 17 Loading Envelopes Use either DL Env. Env. #10 in the opposite direction. If you are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them... . Important z Do not use a pen to flatten them in the printer driver according to the edge. * The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelopes to press the envelope flat and sharpen...
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... 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. or Comm. In Macintosh, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size. (3) Select Landscape in Media Type. (2) Select ...the size for envelopes. Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Orientation. . Note (A) Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Important Be sure to 10 envelopes can be printed ...
... 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. or Comm. In Macintosh, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size. (3) Select Landscape in Media Type. (2) Select ...the size for envelopes. Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Orientation. . Note (A) Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Important Be sure to 10 envelopes can be printed ...
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In Windows, select DL Env. or Comm. See "Prepare the envelopes." Up to 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 DOWN. on the left side. Important Be sure to 5 envelopes ...the envelope. (3) Press 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 the Cassette 1 Extend the Cassette. on page 23.
In Windows, select DL Env. or Comm. See "Prepare the envelopes." Up to 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 DOWN. on the left side. Important Be sure to 5 envelopes ...the envelope. (3) Press 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 the Cassette 1 Extend the Cassette. on page 23.
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...the Rear Tray. (1) (2) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the Cover Guide on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Printer Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 23. Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in... the printer driver. . 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-sized papers. . Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the...
...the Rear Tray. (1) (2) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the Cover Guide on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Printer Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 23. Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in... the printer driver. . 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-sized papers. . Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the...
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... the paper. (1) Extend the Cassette. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 14. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette... stack. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights up. (2) (3) (4) 2 Select the size and type of the Cassette." Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 23. on -screen manual.
... the paper. (1) Extend the Cassette. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 14. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette... stack. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights up. (2) (3) (4) 2 Select the size and type of the Cassette." Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 23. on -screen manual.
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... PC Printing Guide on the application software's File menu. 5 Make sure that the paper source is selected. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 4 Select Print on -screen manual. For details, refer to ...Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide on page 4. 2 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, and click Preferences (or Properties). 6 Specify the required settings and click OK. See...
... PC Printing Guide on the application software's File menu. 5 Make sure that the paper source is selected. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to print using an appropriate application software. 4 Select Print on -screen manual. For details, refer to ...Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide on page 4. 2 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, and click Preferences (or Properties). 6 Specify the required settings and click OK. See...
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...Source" on page 10. 3 Create a document or open a file to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on page 4. 2 Make sure that your printer's name is clicked. 11 Click Print. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even ... -screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to "Changing the Paper Source" in the printer. Printing from Your Computer 23 Printing with the printer driver. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on the printer and load the paper in the User's Guide...
...Source" on page 10. 3 Create a document or open a file to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on page 4. 2 Make sure that your printer's name is clicked. 11 Click Print. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even ... -screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to "Changing the Paper Source" in the printer. Printing from Your Computer 23 Printing with the printer driver. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on the printer and load the paper in the User's Guide...
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... Head Alignment may be damaged. If lines are lit red. 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...the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 30. Contact your Canon Service representative. z If the ALARM lamp flashes orange, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 77. z Make sure that the ...
... Head Alignment may be damaged. If lines are lit red. 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...the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 30. Contact your Canon Service representative. z If the ALARM lamp flashes orange, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 77. z Make sure that the ...
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... adjusted automatically when the print head alignment pattern finishes printing. Always load paper in this way. 1. 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 side) facing UP in black and blue. 1 Make... sure that the printer is closed. Automatic Print Head Alignment For Automatic Print Head Alignment, follow the procedure below. ...
... adjusted automatically when the print head alignment pattern finishes printing. Always load paper in this way. 1. 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 side) facing UP in black and blue. 1 Make... sure that the printer is closed. Automatic Print Head Alignment For Automatic Print Head Alignment, follow the procedure below. ...