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Question posted by Joyce2dogs2cats on August 8th, 2012

Set The Ink Cartridge

I put in new OfficeMax ink and they were recognized and wouldn't print, so I followed directions to reset printer to factory default and now Ikeep getting "set the ink cartridge" message.

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MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 5

...from a Compliant Device 32 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 32 About PictBridge Print Settings 34 Routine Maintenance 38 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 38 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 39 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........40 Print Head Cleaning 42 Print Head Deep Cleaning 43 Aligning the Print Head 44 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 46...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 11

... For details on the setting Items z For the settings in the copy mode, see "Setting Items" on page 26. z For the settings when printing directly from a Compliant Device" on page 20. The LCD returns to 4"x6"(101x152) here. 5 Complete setting. (1) Press the Settings button. z For the settings in "Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge compliant device, see "Setting on the Machine...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 36

... PictBridge is PictBridge compliant. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and machine, follow the instructions given in the device's instruction manual. Note When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the Direct Print Port of the AC adapter supplied with the PictBridge standard. * PictBridge compliant digital still cameras...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 37

... turn on automatically, turn on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting the device. will appear on manually. (3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for direct printing. For details, see "Setting on the Machine" on the model or brand of the device (2) when the machine is turned off. (2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine. Note Depending on page...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 38

... items are applied. Do not set to Borderless. 34 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge compliant device. When Paper type is set to Plain Paper, borderless printing will be able to purchase some items are set Layout to Default on page 36. z Paper Size and Paper Type Settings The following description, names of purchase. *4 When printing on Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 39

... you can print 4 images on a single sheet of paper. Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 35 z ...Print Setting You can select an area to print the optimized image. z Shooting Info (Exif Data): You can use this option only when A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter) is used to print. Sticker paper: When you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device, the following...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 40

...need, then press the OK button. z Setting Items Setting Item Page size Media type Print quality Bordered/Borderless Description Select the page size, when printing directly from a Compliant Device Select bordered or borderless print. Layout 36 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge compliant device. Set the print settings to Default on the machine. Note When a PictBridge...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 41

... noise on black areas. Adjusts brightness. Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 37 Brightens a darkened face on the machine. Adjusts color hue. Applies special effects to the photo, such as on blue areas like the sky as well as printing in sepia tones or with a sketch illustration like effect. * Set the items in portraits caused by...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 42

... Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. If the problem is installed properly. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 46. If the problem is displayed on the LCD, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of a FINE Cartridge. See "Getting the Ink...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 50

... for a few seconds. (A) (A) Indicates the remaining ink volume. In such case, refer to the ink level information only as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as well. Replace the ink cartridge. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. U163" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 51

...machine with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. If you can print with both cartridges. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of ink, replace them using the following steps. Canon recommends to use new FINE cartridges in the open. Important Handling FINE Cartridges z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on -screen manual...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 55

... is not used 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 turn off instead. Note z Ink may blur depending on page 38. „ When You Turn Off the Machine Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine. (1) Press...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 65

... surface may be scratched. See "Printing Photographs Directly from a wireless communication device. Confirm by using the Operation Panel on page 32. Confirm by using your PictBridge compliant device or the Operation Panel on what you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. * When printing from a computer Confirm by using the...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 66

... Unclear Cause Action Color correction is removed. (A) Print Head nozzles are made to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in the print settings for the memory card mode. When performing direct printing, select Vivid photo ON in the User's Guide on page 38 and perform any necessary maintenance operation. In this case, the print result may be stuck between the...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 73

...'s name does not appear in Printer, follow the procedure described in your computer. (1)Select Print & Fax Preferences in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on the Print dialog box. in Printer. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. Your machine is not selected in the list of the relay device for your machine's name is...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 74

... may not be recognized. Select Stop in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 57. If this machine. For details, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on your PictBridge compliant device. * To resume printing, you are using. When it is connected. Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device The following ink cartridge cannot be...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 75

Error Message On PictBridge Compliant Device "No ink"/ "Ink cassette error" "Hardware Error" "Printer error" Action z The FINE Cartridge has or may have run out of the machine back in, turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from a Photo Index Sheet Cause "Failed to scan Photo Index Sheet." FINE Cartridge errors have occurred...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 80

...certain Canon PictBridge compliant devices. Default (Off: No printing), Date, File No., Both, Off Default (Off: No trimming), On (follow camera's setting), Off Minimum System...Intel processor PowerPC G3 256 MB Mac OS X v.10.2.8 - Paper size Paper type Layout Image optimize Print data & file no. Trimming Camera Direct Print (PictBridge) 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 86

...USA Only) The limited warranty set forth below is required to ...device, pursuant to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Product is subject to the new...ink cartridges, as to you could be determined by the Canon USA repair facility or the ASF. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with respect to the following...
MP470 series Quick Start Guide - Page 90

... Check Pattern examining 40 printing 39 P Print Head aligning 44 cleaning 42 deep cleaning 43 Printing from a Memory Card Photo Index Sheet 28 86 Index Printing Photographs (Display photo) 25 Printing from Your Computer Macintosh 30 Windows 29 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 32 PictBridge print settings 34 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 46 ink status information 46 Routine...

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