Home » Canon » Printers » Canon PIXMA MP640R

Canon PIXMA MP640R Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Canon PIXMA MP640R.
Need a Canon PIXMA MP640R manual? We have 2 online manuals for this item!

Canon Overview Questions Manuals Reviews Videos Research

Question posted by twhenkel on April 20th, 2015

Question About Mp 640r Printer

The printer is on idle and I can't get it to respond to print command.

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by sabrie on April 20th, 2015 10:59 AM

sabrie

Member since:
May 23rd, 2013

Points: 3,306,778

100
points

make sure the printer drivers are installed properly and they are fully supported by the operating system.

www.techboss.co.za

Answer #2: Posted by Odin on April 20th, 2015 12:27 PM

Odin

Member since:
April 10th, 2010

Points: 41,236,700

100
points

The previous answer might help but it might not. There are actually several possible causes. Go to this Canon page and link to the article listed first; if that doesn't solve, consider the other articles linked on the same page.

Hope this is useful. Please don't forget to click the Accept This Answer button if you do accept it. My aim is to provide reliable helpful answers, not just a lot of them. See https://www.helpowl.com/profile/Odin.

Related Canon PIXMA MP640R Manual Pages

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 3

... Prepa r a t i o n 2 Preparation 2 Devices Required to Connect to Computers 2 Check the Included Items 3 Hardware Setup 4 Turn the Power On 4 Install the Print Head 5 Install the Ink Tanks 8 Align the Print Head 11 Selec t C o n n e c t i o n M e t h o d 13 Select Connection Method 13 USB C o n n e c t i o n 14 Install the Software 14 Network Connection 20 Select Connection Type...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 5

...sheets from the inside and outside of the machine. □ Choosing a Location The Print Head is necessary to connect the machine with your computer (USB connection only). &#... install the machine where an object may fall on -screen manuals) • Matte Photo Paper MP-101 (for Automatic Print Head Alignment) • Warranty • A USB cable is placed inside the machine, resulting in...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 7

This is turned on. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to the installation position. • Handle the Print Head carefully. Install the Print Head 1 C 2 CB A Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it with the Scanning Unit (Cover). Hardware Setup Close the Document ...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 13

.... C Confirm the message on media sizes and types you can use, refer to use MP-101 for Automatic Print Head Alignment. • MP-101 cannot be fed from the Cassette. Use a sheet of supplied specialty paper (Matte Photo Paper MP-101) in the on page 49. Load a sheet of supplied specialty paper (Matte Photo...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 20

... has no effect on the machine's functionality.) 18 USB Connection • When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B), the Print Head Holder moves automatically. • The screen does not appear on -screen instructions to Extended Survey Program, click Agree.... Information for the User Registration B □ About Extended Survey Program Select Use the printer via USB, then click Next.

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 24

... flash drive, you are unable to retrieve the network key or other settings, refer to the manual of your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which can configure wireless connection settings by using the WCN (Windows Connect Now) function as well. If you can...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 39

Network Connection 37 Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes. • Follow any on network, then click Next. Install the Software 5 6 Select Use the printer on -screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 40

... not displayed, the connection method is not correctly selected in step . Click Cancel and start again from step , then be sure to select Use the printer on -screen instructions and proceed with the installation. Install the Software 7 7 38 Network Connection 8 When the Please Allow All Install Wizard Processes screen appears, click...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 41

...Go to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Refer to "Install the Software (Information)" on the screen in step . 8 On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MP640 series in Printers, then click ... click Next again on page 45. • If the machine is not detected, Check Printer Settings dialog box is not detected, refer to "Install the Software (Registration)" on page 41...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 42

... box appears, click Next. Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on page 41! 40 Network Connection Ensure that is displayed in Connection performance between the Printer and the Access Point. • You can cancel measuring by clicking Cancel. Ensure that is displayed in Connection Performance between the...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 43

Windows users: read "Install the Software (Information)" on a Macintosh computer. Network Connection 41 When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Printer. □ Proceed to the section that relates to Step - . Go to your operating system for further installation instructions. Install the Software (Registration) This section describes ...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 44

.... Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MP640 series in the Printer Browser screen. Click More Printers in the list of printers, then click Add. 42 Network Connection • When the You have no printers available. B Mac OS X v.10.4.x Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - 1 1 2 Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - 3 Select Canon MP640 series and...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 45

... X v.10.3.9 4 1 2 3 Make sure that Canon MP640 series is added to Step . • When the You have no printers available. Make sure that Canon MP640 series is added to Step . Go to the list of printers, then click Add. Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MP640 series in...

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 46

Install the Software (Registration) 3 4 5 When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Scanner. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Next. 44 Network Connection Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click OK. Select Canon MP640 series on page 45!

MP640 series Getting Started - Page 53

... to problems. in Solution Menu to open the on-screen manuals. After Installing the Machine 51 Example: Windows Vista Click this button to open My Printer (Windows only). *The buttons displayed vary depending on the country or region of the machine! Open various applications and on the Dock (Macintosh). Solution Menu...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 2

... application software. Description for your problem or if you may differ from this manual. Problems during Software Installation P.4 The Machine is Not Displayed (Detected) P.4 Check Printer Settings dialog box is displayed P.5 Other Troubleshooting Tips Forgotten or Do Not Know the Access Point Name/Network Name (SSID), Security Protocol (encryption standard), and...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 3

...MAC address filtering A function to block access from the power outlet and plug it in the printed manual: Getting Started. Enable SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) disabled or... manufacturer. • For the procedure to configure settings of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 7

...Setup" on page 22 and onward or "Wired Setup" on page 32 in the printed manual: Getting Started. Proceed with the network device or contact its manufacturer. For a... settings of the network device, refer to "Confirm Connection Status" on page 29 and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check 4 When obtaining an IP address automatically, make sure that you follow Check ...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 14

... contact its manufacturer. Check 8 When using a router, are the Ethernet cables of the printer and computer connected to the LAN side of the access point, refer to the manual supplied...with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Perform setup by following the procedures in the printed manual: Getting Started. Glossary • Firewall A security measure to protect computers connected to...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 15

... Windows XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer. • Some functions may not be available with Windows Media Center. &#... may not be displayed properly depending on the installation environment and location. Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface 9600* (horizontal) x 2400 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be...