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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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... Important If the ALARM lamp begins to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. Note If preparatory operations above are set the printer to turn on your setup sheet to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 77. 2 Turn on and off the...Turning on the Printer Before turning on a Macintosh®. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer 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, confirm the ...
... Important If the ALARM lamp begins to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. Note If preparatory operations above are set the printer to turn on your setup sheet to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 77. 2 Turn on and off the...Turning on the Printer Before turning on a Macintosh®. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer 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, confirm the ...
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...is empty. 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 confirm the status...z "With the Ink Lamps" on page 28 z "With the Computer Screen" on the Print Head Holder. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is not...printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see the back cover of the printer to inform you to install the ink tanks in the incorrect position. See "Prepare the replacement...
...is empty. 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 confirm the status...z "With the Ink Lamps" on page 28 z "With the Computer Screen" on the Print Head Holder. z Ink lamp is flashing Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ......Repeats Ink is not...printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see the back cover of the printer to inform you to install the ink tanks in the incorrect position. See "Prepare the replacement...
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...optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of first use an ink tank within six months of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Inserting partially used ink tanks may be necessary to maintain the printer's performance. z For details on ink tank flashing speed, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" ...reopen the Top Cover to return the holder to clog. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to the center. 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is reinstalled. Do not leave the printer with new ones. The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink...
...optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of first use an ink tank within six months of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Inserting partially used ink tanks may be necessary to maintain the printer's performance. z For details on ink tank flashing speed, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" ...reopen the Top Cover to return the holder to clog. z Color ink may cause the nozzles to the center. 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is reinstalled. Do not leave the printer with new ones. The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink...
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... flashes green during cleaning. 32 Routine Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. 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... up red. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the tank matches the (A) label (A). (1) (2) Press on the mark on page 77. Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. (2) (3) 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover.
... flashes green during cleaning. 32 Routine Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. 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... up red. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the tank matches the (A) label (A). (1) (2) Press on the mark on page 77. Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. (2) (3) 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover.
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... printing. If you are installed in the Print Head for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time When you are not using... following cases; - Note z Ink may blur depending on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on page 34. When You Turn Off...
... printing. If you are installed in the Print Head for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time When you are not using... following cases; - Note z Ink may blur depending on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on page 34. When You Turn Off...
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...or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 28 and take the appropriate action... not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle...Head Cleaning. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head... Head Alignment may be damaged. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head ...Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver ...
...or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 28 and take the appropriate action... not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle...Head Cleaning. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head... Head Alignment may be damaged. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head ...Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver ...
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... Without a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can be checked before printing the pattern. 6 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. With the printer on page 37. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. The nozzle check pattern is printed. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Note z ... A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette. 2 Press the Open button to be performed also from the print head nozzles. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. 4.
... Without a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can be checked before printing the pattern. 6 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. With the printer on page 37. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. The nozzle check pattern is printed. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Note z ... A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette. 2 Press the Open button to be performed also from the print head nozzles. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. 4.
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... needs cleaning. Example: When white streaks appear Routine Maintenance 37 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 28. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough... correctly if there is insufficient. 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.
... needs cleaning. Example: When white streaks appear Routine Maintenance 37 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 28. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough... correctly if there is insufficient. 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.
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... printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. To proceed to cleaning of the Print Head, go to be cleaned from the printer itself, using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. If you click Cleaning on the...
... printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. To proceed to cleaning of the Print Head, go to be cleaned from the printer itself, using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. If you click Cleaning on the...
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...nozzle check pattern is not resolved after printing the nozzle check pattern, the Print Head Cleaning dialog box shown in of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in which you click Cleaning on page...the Paper Feed Switch to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the Pattern Check dialog box that is displayed ...cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of...
...nozzle check pattern is not resolved after printing the nozzle check pattern, the Print Head Cleaning dialog box shown in of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in which you click Cleaning on page...the Paper Feed Switch to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the Pattern Check dialog box that is displayed ...cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of...
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...the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be printed correctly if there is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. This takes about 60 seconds. (4) Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the ...(2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to clean the nozzles of ink is printed. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be cleaned. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing...
...the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be printed correctly if there is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. This takes about 60 seconds. (4) Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the ...(2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to clean the nozzles of ink is printed. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be cleaned. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing...
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... Check Pattern" on page 28. 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 Deep Cleaning....seconds. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Note that color. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that the printer is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that cleaning the...
... Check Pattern" on page 28. 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 Deep Cleaning....seconds. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Note that color. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Make sure that the printer is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that cleaning the...
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... starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Contact your Canon Service representative. 1 Make sure that the printer is selected in which you loaded the paper. (3) Print the nozzle check pattern to be ... and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (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 ...
... starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Contact your Canon Service representative. 1 Make sure that the printer is selected in which you loaded the paper. (3) Print the nozzle check pattern to be ... and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (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 ...
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... of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP in this way. 1. The print head position is not installed in the computer, align the Print Head in the Rear Tray. 4. If the printer driver is adjusted automatically when the print head alignment pattern finishes printing...
... of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP in this way. 1. The print head position is not installed in the computer, align the Print Head in the Rear Tray. 4. If the printer driver is adjusted automatically when the print head alignment pattern finishes printing...
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... Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. If the pattern is not printed successfully, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 77. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, see "ALARM Lamp ..." on page 47 and align the Print Head manually. 44 Routine Maintenance Note z If the pattern is printed as shown to complete. Printing takes about 10 minutes to the right, the Print Head is printed. The print head alignment pattern is aligned automatically. Important Do ...
... Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. If the pattern is not printed successfully, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 77. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, see "ALARM Lamp ..." on page 47 and align the Print Head manually. 44 Routine Maintenance Note z If the pattern is printed as shown to complete. Printing takes about 10 minutes to the right, the Print Head is printed. The print head alignment pattern is aligned automatically. Important Do ...
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... 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 pop-up menu. (1) (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (2) (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. Routine Maintenance 45 The print head alignment pattern is on, and then load two sheets...
... 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 pop-up menu. (1) (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (2) (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. Routine Maintenance 45 The print head alignment pattern is on, and then load two sheets...
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z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 47 and align the Print Head manually. 46 Routine Maintenance Note z If the pattern is aligned automatically. If the pattern is printed as shown to the right, the Print Head is not printed successfully, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 77.
z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 47 and align the Print Head manually. 46 Routine Maintenance Note z If the pattern is aligned automatically. If the pattern is printed as shown to the right, the Print Head is not printed successfully, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 77.
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... Clicking Print Alignment Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. (7) After the pattern is displayed. Note The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue only. 1 Make sure that the printer is on page 43. Routine Maintenance 47 For details on performing...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...
... Clicking Print Alignment Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. (7) After the pattern is displayed. Note The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue only. 1 Make sure that the printer is on page 43. Routine Maintenance 47 For details on performing...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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... is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that has the least noticeable streaks. 5 Look at the first printout and adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and select the number of the pattern in column A that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) (B) (A) Less noticeable vertical...
... is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that has the least noticeable streaks. 5 Look at the first printout and adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and select the number of the pattern in column A that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) (B) (A) Less noticeable vertical...