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... have been peeled off. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 35. Contact your Canon Service representative. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are... Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 41. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. z If the ALARM lamp flashes orange, see "...-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. Print the nozzle check pattern ...
... have been peeled off. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 35. Contact your Canon Service representative. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are... Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 41. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. z If the ALARM lamp flashes orange, see "...-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. Print the nozzle check pattern ...
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... the ink group to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. This takes about 60 seconds. Note The nozzle check pattern will appear. 1 Make ... the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be cleaned. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing.... The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. Note If the problem is on page 28. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern...
... the ink group to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. This takes about 60 seconds. Note The nozzle check pattern will appear. 1 Make ... the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be cleaned. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing.... The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. Note If the problem is on page 28. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern...
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...Pattern" on page 28. (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, the Print Head may be checked before deep cleaning. (3) (4) 5 Check the condition of the ...ink tank of CLI-8BK. (4) Click OK. This takes about 90 seconds. Contact your Canon Service representative. 1 Make sure that the printer is on. 2 Press the Open button to be damaged. If a particular color is selected in which you loaded the paper. (3) Print the nozzle check pattern to check...
...Pattern" on page 28. (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, the Print Head may be checked before deep cleaning. (3) (4) 5 Check the condition of the ...ink tank of CLI-8BK. (4) Click OK. This takes about 90 seconds. Contact your Canon Service representative. 1 Make sure that the printer is on. 2 Press the Open button to be damaged. If a particular color is selected in which you loaded the paper. (3) Print the nozzle check pattern to check...
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... open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source to clean. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. 5 Click the Maintenance tab and then Roller Cleaning. 6 Confirm the displayed message, and then click OK. Use a soft cloth to ...or any other chemical cleaner to avoid scratching the components. The Paper Feed Roller will wear the roller, so perform this may remain inside the printer and cause problems such as they clean. 7 Make sure that the paper feed roller stops rotating. Routine Maintenance 57
... open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source to clean. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. 5 Click the Maintenance tab and then Roller Cleaning. 6 Confirm the displayed message, and then click OK. Use a soft cloth to ...or any other chemical cleaner to avoid scratching the components. The Paper Feed Roller will wear the roller, so perform this may remain inside the printer and cause problems such as they clean. 7 Make sure that the paper feed roller stops rotating. Routine Maintenance 57
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...the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source to clean. 4 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 5 Make sure that is not resolved, wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on the right side inside the Rear Tray ... with a moistened cotton swab or the like. The Paper Feed Roller will feed through the printer and be ejected. 9 Confirm the displayed message and click OK. 8 Confirm the displayed message and click OK. If the problem is loaded in the pop-up menu. 6 Click Roller Cleaning. 7 Confirm the displayed message...
...the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source to clean. 4 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 5 Make sure that is not resolved, wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on the right side inside the Rear Tray ... with a moistened cotton swab or the like. The Paper Feed Roller will feed through the printer and be ejected. 9 Confirm the displayed message and click OK. 8 Confirm the displayed message and click OK. If the problem is loaded in the pop-up menu. 6 Click Roller Cleaning. 7 Confirm the displayed message...
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... as you selected in the printer will feed through the printer and be dirty. rotate it . If this part in two ways: z See "Cleaning with your Canon Service representative. (A) Cleaning the Inside of the printer before printing. z See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 60. To...swab. Routine Maintenance 59 The paper that the paper feed roller stops rotating. If the problem is not resolved, wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on the right side inside of the printer is loaded in step 3. 9 Confirm the displayed message, and then click OK. ...
... as you selected in the printer will feed through the printer and be dirty. rotate it . If this part in two ways: z See "Cleaning with your Canon Service representative. (A) Cleaning the Inside of the printer before printing. z See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 60. To...swab. Routine Maintenance 59 The paper that the paper feed roller stops rotating. If the problem is not resolved, wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on the right side inside of the printer is loaded in step 3. 9 Confirm the displayed message, and then click OK. ...
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..., and then unfold it is smudged with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Note z Make sure that the printer is closed. If the problem is on page 62. Cleaning the Inside of the Printer without a computer; Make sure that the printer is not resolved after unfolding it feeds through the... printer. Load this and only this sheet of paper in the...
..., and then unfold it is smudged with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Note z Make sure that the printer is closed. If the problem is on page 62. Cleaning the Inside of the Printer without a computer; Make sure that the printer is not resolved after unfolding it feeds through the... printer. Load this and only this sheet of paper in the...
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If the problem is not resolved after unfolding it. 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 6 Make sure that the printer is on page 62. The paper cleans the inside the printer may be fed from the Rear Tray. 2 Press the Open button to open side to the front. (A) Load the paper after performing cleaning...
If the problem is not resolved after unfolding it. 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 6 Make sure that the printer is on page 62. The paper cleans the inside the printer may be fed from the Rear Tray. 2 Press the Open button to open side to the front. (A) Load the paper after performing cleaning...
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...ejected paper. Caution Be sure to instructions. Check the folded part of paper. If the problem is being cleaned. If it is selected as it feeds through the printer. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 62. z Do not perform any ink from the Rear Tray. Clean ...them according to turn off any other operation while the bottom plate is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the printer as the paper source, paper will be stained. 7 Click Bottom Plate Cleaning. 8 Confirm the displayed message and click Execute. The paper ...
...ejected paper. Caution Be sure to instructions. Check the folded part of paper. If the problem is being cleaned. If it is selected as it feeds through the printer. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 62. z Do not perform any ink from the Rear Tray. Clean ...them according to turn off any other operation while the bottom plate is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the printer as the paper source, paper will be stained. 7 Click Bottom Plate Cleaning. 8 Confirm the displayed message and click Execute. The paper ...
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...on a PictBridge Compliant Device" on page 83 If an Error Occurs When the Printer Is Connected to "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide on page 86. To handle problems using the printer. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. Troubleshooting This section... describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. Note This section mainly describes the methods of printer operation for problems you may vary depending on the version of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is out of your...
...on a PictBridge Compliant Device" on page 83 If an Error Occurs When the Printer Is Connected to "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide on page 86. To handle problems using the printer. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. Troubleshooting This section... describes troubleshooting tips for troubleshooting. Note This section mainly describes the methods of printer operation for problems you may vary depending on the version of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is out of your...
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...displayed, there is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer ...EXE. Contact a Canon Service representative. Installation does not 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 your printer's name), then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the printer off. (6)Restart ...
...displayed, there is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cause Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer ...EXE. Contact a Canon Service representative. Installation does not 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 your printer's name), then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the printer off. (6)Restart ...
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... Compliant Device" on the combination of the paper type setting and the loaded paper. z Check 3: If the problem is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. z Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings ... the print result is not resolved, there may reduce the quality of printout color. z Check 2: Did you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. Confirm by using the printer driver. See also the sections below. Also, if you cannot obtain a ...
... Compliant Device" on the combination of the paper type setting and the loaded paper. z Check 3: If the problem is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. z Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings ... the print result is not resolved, there may reduce the quality of printout color. z Check 2: Did you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. Confirm by using the printer driver. See also the sections below. Also, if you cannot obtain a ...
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... Refer to be damaged. If the orange tape is plenty of the missing colors are made to the instruction manual supplied with high color saturation such as photographs or images in (A). z If the problem is remaining. The protective film is still not resolved after performing Print Head ... only a particular side of the printer to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash, and then take the appropriate action depending on page 4. If there is left as illustrated in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Print the nozzle check...
... Refer to be damaged. If the orange tape is plenty of the missing colors are made to the instruction manual supplied with high color saturation such as photographs or images in (A). z If the problem is remaining. The protective film is still not resolved after performing Print Head ... only a particular side of the printer to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash, and then take the appropriate action depending on page 4. If there is left as illustrated in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Print the nozzle check...
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... its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may not be difficult to delete and click . If there are left in queue. / Computer problems. Restarting your printer in the appropriate positions. For details, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 28. Open the Top Cover and check the ink lamps... lit, press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks into the Power Cord Connector of print jobs in , since it may solve the problem. Make sure that the ink tanks are deleted. 70 Troubleshooting Plug the power cord all the way in progress. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click the...
... its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may not be difficult to delete and click . If there are left in queue. / Computer problems. Restarting your printer in the appropriate positions. For details, see "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 28. Open the Top Cover and check the ink lamps... lit, press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks into the Power Cord Connector of print jobs in , since it may solve the problem. Make sure that the ink tanks are deleted. 70 Troubleshooting Plug the power cord all the way in progress. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click the...
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... Information" on page 28. Contact your Canon Service representative. Troubleshooting 71 The protective film is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. z If the problem is peeled off . Make sure all of the printer to confirm how the ink lamps light or...(B) Incorrect The tape is not peeled off and the air hole is plenty of the missing colors are clogged. If the orange tape is left as illustrated in (A). z If the problem is remaining. Ink tank is ejecting properly. Action Print the nozzle check pattern to check that ...
... Information" on page 28. Contact your Canon Service representative. Troubleshooting 71 The protective film is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. z If the problem is peeled off . Make sure all of the printer to confirm how the ink lamps light or...(B) Incorrect The tape is not peeled off and the air hole is plenty of the missing colors are clogged. If the orange tape is left as illustrated in (A). z If the problem is remaining. Ink tank is ejecting properly. Action Print the nozzle check pattern to check that ...
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... of the same color are installed. (The lamps on page 28 and confirm the status of flashes Cause Two flashes: Printer is not installed properly. / Ink may have run out. The printer resumes printing. Seven... once and then reinstall it . If opening the Paper Output Tray does not resolve the problem, or if the tray was open or close the Inner Cover while printing is in progress.... If printing is in your Canon Service representative. If the Print Head is closed , open . ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes...
... of the same color are installed. (The lamps on page 28 and confirm the status of flashes Cause Two flashes: Printer is not installed properly. / Ink may have run out. The printer resumes printing. Seven... once and then reinstall it . If opening the Paper Output Tray does not resolve the problem, or if the tray was open or close the Inner Cover while printing is in progress.... If printing is in your Canon Service representative. If the Print Head is closed , open . ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes...
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...the printer. Only PictBridge compliant devices can continue printing. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button will eject the paper and restart printing from a PictBridge compliant device, depending on the device before reconnecting it . After carrying out the above measures, if the problem ...that the Paper Output Slot is not compatible with this error occurs. Possible causes are as this printer. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon Service representative. (You will not be performed until the ink absorber is correct. Eleven flashes: Automatic...
...the printer. Only PictBridge compliant devices can continue printing. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button will eject the paper and restart printing from a PictBridge compliant device, depending on the device before reconnecting it . After carrying out the above measures, if the problem ...that the Paper Output Slot is not compatible with this error occurs. Possible causes are as this printer. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon Service representative. (You will not be performed until the ink absorber is correct. Eleven flashes: Automatic...
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... With this condition, you want to continue printing in and turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from the printer, turn the printer back on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the ink tank...printer. (The lamp on the ink tank is not compatible with an ink tank that was once empty may damage the printer. See "With the Computer Screen" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). If a PictBridge compliant device is displayed in gray on page 29. If the problem...
... With this condition, you want to continue printing in and turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from the printer, turn the printer back on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the ink tank...printer. (The lamp on the ink tank is not compatible with an ink tank that was once empty may damage the printer. See "With the Computer Screen" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). If a PictBridge compliant device is displayed in gray on page 29. If the problem...
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... as a USB hub, disconnect it . Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause The printer is not ready. Action Confirm that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX appearing in to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on . In Windows ... Cancel printing from moving. The printer is not installed properly. In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. If the port setting is lit green. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is a problem with the USB cable. If ...
... as a USB hub, disconnect it . Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause The printer is not ready. Action Confirm that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX appearing in to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on . In Windows ... Cancel printing from moving. The printer is not installed properly. In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. If the port setting is lit green. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is a problem with the USB cable. If ...
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... the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh). The page sizes that the USB cable is correct. Printer is a problem with the USB cable. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is not available. Error Regarding Automatic Print Head Alignment Is Displayed Cause Automatic Print ... the application software you are Letter, A4, B5, A5, and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm. Make sure that can be a problem with the relay device. Action First, check the Page Size setting in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or the Paper Size on page 77. on .
... the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh). The page sizes that the USB cable is correct. Printer is a problem with the USB cable. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is not available. Error Regarding Automatic Print Head Alignment Is Displayed Cause Automatic Print ... the application software you are Letter, A4, B5, A5, and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm. Make sure that can be a problem with the relay device. Action First, check the Page Size setting in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or the Paper Size on page 77. on .