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Question posted by bobstecura on March 20th, 2014

Had Ink Cartridges Recharged. Now, My B & W Print Is Grainy, Color Is Fine. ?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 20th, 2014 5:05 PM
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I take it you mean you had your cartridges refilled. The answer is that one or both refills were not properly effective. Refilling is always risky, as is uing an off-brand or remanufactured cartiridge. Canon advises using only OEM cartirdges (new cartridges mauractured by Canon).


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Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 2

...the solution. P.7 P.7 P.7 P.8 P.8 P.9 P.11 P.11 P.12 is Displayed P.3 The device may encounter when setting up a network, and the possible causes and solutions. Screens are enabled.... Description for operation or additional explanations. Find a description related to your network device (router, access point, etc.) or application software. Problems during Software Installation ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 3

... of the machine, press the Setup button, then using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Confirm LAN settings > WLAN setting list, then check MAC address. Change the security... to configure settings of the access point, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check 3 Is SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) or...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 4

Glossary • DHCP function A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to the access point. is Displayed Check The message appears when no access point is Not Displayed (Detected)" on page 1. Failed to connect to ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 5

...? • For details on page 9. When using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Confirm LAN settings > WLAN setting list, then check MAC address.  Check ... and 6 of the target access point. • For subsequent operations, go to each network device. Multiple access points with the same name are found by the entered access point name/network name...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 6

... or incorrect network key. Glossary • IP address A numerical identification assigned to each network device. • MAC address filtering A function to block access from in "Entering the Access Point...specify the IP address of the access point, refer to the access point beforehand. The device may not be able to connect to the network is not supported on the access point...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 7

... its manufacturer. • For the procedure to configure WPS settings of the machine manually, refer to "Wireless Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. • When using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Confirm LAN settings > WLAN setting list or LAN setting list. Wait for a while, then configure the...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 8

... connected to a network, perform setup again by following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Proceed with the network device or contact its manufacturer. Check Printer Settings dialog box is not connected to a network? • To confirm the connection status, press...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 9

.... Glossary • IP address A numerical identification assigned to each computer or network device connected to the computer. You may need to restart your computer. • Search... Glossary • IP address A numerical identification assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network. • IP address filtering A function to restrict communication of the ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 13

... the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Wireless LAN SSID Data encryption TCP/IP setting Wired LAN TCP/IP setting... The machine's IP Address can be specified by the following procedure. 1 Press the Setup button. 2 Select Device settings, then press the OK button. 3 Select LAN settings, then press the OK button. 4 Select Other...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 14

... etc. A message may appear on . Check 4 When using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > WLAN active/inactive > Wireless LAN active to access the network. so that Canon software is ...the access point. 12 Check 5 Are the access point and machine installed in the printed manual: Getting Started. If the warning message appears, set the security software to the ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 15

... of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Set the access point to operate in the printed manual: Getting Started.
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 16

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