Canon Speedlite 420EX Support Question
Canon Speedlite 420EX Support Question
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Question posted by brk1203 on February 19th, 2015
Canon 420 Pixma Quality Of Printing
The printer is not printing correctly. It leaves extra space between characters and adds an extra character here and there.This started yesterday after a) a piece of paper got stuck and had to be retrieved with difficulty; andb) I changed both ink cartridges
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on February 19th, 2015 6:42 PM
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Media type can affect print quality. Go to this Canon page and link to the article listed fifth or fourth, depending on your operating system. If that article doesn't solve, consider the other articles listed on the same page.
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Related Canon Speedlite 420EX Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 2
... identify your camera.
Keep this instruction booklet handy for Type-A and Type-B EOS cameras. This instruction booklet has separate chapters for future reference.
2
The Canon Speedlite 420EX is an autozoom flash unit equipped with EOS Cameras 0: Available X: Not available. Type-A Camera E-TTL Type-B Camera TTL
E0S 30/ELAN 7E, E0S1V, E0S3, E0S Elan II...
Instruction Manual - Page 3
... (616) icon indicates that the respective function remains in this instruction booklet assume that the main (power) switch on the camera and 420EX has been turned on the camera and Speedlite. Be sure to 53.
• The operation procedures in effect for 16 sec. Conventions Used in the text indicate the camera...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
3 Easy Flash Photography (For Type-B Cameras)
Flash in Full Auto Mode Flash in Other Picture-Taking Modes
Contents
31 32 34
4 Advanced Flash Photography (For Type-A and B Cameras) ...39
Bounce Flash
40
Flash Exposure Compensation
41
Multi-Speedlite System
42
Troubleshooting Guide
48
Major Specifications
49
5
Instruction Manual - Page 6
Nomenclature
Front
Flash head
O O
Wireless sensor AF-assist beam emitter (-)page 16)
Locking pin(-4page 12)
Canon
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Battery chamber cover (-page 10)
Locking collar (-*page 12)
Mounting foot (-)page 12)
Contacts (-)page 12)
• The reference page is indicated by (-)page ■). • In the text, the 420EX's controls and settings are indicated...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
Before You Start
9 This chapter helps you prepare for flash photography with the 420EX.
Instruction Manual - Page 11
.... • Although ordinary, non-alkaline batteries may be used, the number of flashes
will be less. • Size-AA nickel-hydride or lithium batteries can properly touch... nickel-hydride, and lithium battery contacts is based on Canon's standard tests with the 420EX.
11 Installing the Batteries
Recycling Time and Flash Count
Battery Type
Recycling Time
Size-AA alkaline batteries
Approx...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... direction until it as shown by the arrow. ov"
\
Tighten the locking collar. • Turn the locking collar as shown by
the arrow. Mounting the Speedlite
Z. Although the 420EX can still be mounted on the EOS 650, 620, 750, and 850 does not have it slip off the hot shoe.
12
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...; Set the wireless selector to SLAVE to
use the 420EX as an on-camera Speedlite for normal flash photography.
13 Wireless Selector
The wireless selector has the following settings.
M • Even if the wireless selector is set to 24mm automatically.
OFF I__ SLAVE
For Normal Flash Operation • Set the wireless selector to OFF...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
...following settings. ON
Turns off the 420EX and save battery power. • To cancel the SE mode, press the test firing button. CCOFF -I I ii- ON
Turns on the power. • After 90 sec.
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) Switch
The high-speed sync ...speed sync mode. of this switch's setting.
14
Sets the high-speed sync mode.
•U
When the 420EX is set to turn off the power.
Instruction Manual - Page 16
.... • The autozoom position indicator for the 24mm to 105mm focal lengths. Flash Coverage
The 420EX's flash head zooms automatically to provide adequate flash coverage for the AF-assist beam to be emitted are explained on page 51. 16 table on the Speedlite lights. If a lens focal length shorter than 24mm is provided for
the...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
... fired to the subject and take the picture again. GROUP
CH. Check that the flash exposure
confirmation lamp lights. • When a correct flash exposure has
been obtained, the lamp lights for the actual flash exposure. With fill flash, the subject illuminated with flash might look unnatural compared to obtain a more natural balance between the subject and...
Instruction Manual - Page 30
... camera's depth-of-field preview button. • The modeling flash is to prevent overheating and deterioration of -field preview button.
30 However, when the modeling flash is set the 420EX's wireless selector to , then press the depth-of the flash head. Modeling Flash
With the 420EX attached to the EOS 30/ELAN 7E, EOS-1V, or...
Instruction Manual - Page 39
Advanced Flash Photography (For Type-A and B Cameras)
39
Bounce flash, flash exposure compensation, and a multi-Speedlite system are possible with the 420EX and a Type-A or B camera.
Instruction Manual - Page 42
...-dimensional or an accent light can look more sophisticated lighting effects. In a wired flash system, multiple EOS-dedicated Speedlites (including the 420EX) are connected by the master unit which makes it as a slave unit. Multi-Speedlite System
By using just one Speedlite mounted on master unit operations, refer to the master unit's instruction booklet.
0
OFF...
Instruction Manual - Page 43
... EOS-3, or EOS 30/ELAN 7E with the 420EX.
43 Be sure to set the master unit's flash mode to . • With a Type-B camera, wireless flash photography is set the
same channel No. in...picture.
0 • If the master unit's flash mode is not possible with two (A and B) or three slave groups (A, B, and C).
Position the Speedlites and fire a test flash. • Use the mini-stand (provided) ...
Instruction Manual - Page 44
... master unit and the 420EX as the slave unit. Multi-Speedlite System
Sample Wireless Flash System
You can be set and used together as wireless slave units. • If the 420EX slave unit is not ...will turn off the power. Just set the 420EX's wireless selector to and position the slave unit(s) as desired within 30 minutes after the SE mode starts will take effect (indicated by a blinking ...
Instruction Manual - Page 45
Wireless Flash Equipment
Multi-Speedlite System
Master unit
O
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® Speedlite 420EX (Slave unit) C) Mini-stand (Provided with 420EX)
Props up the 420EX and provides a tripod socket. ® Speedlite 550EX (Master or slave unit)
Serves as a normal Speedlite or as the master unit or slave unit in a wireless flash system. ® Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Dedicated wireless transmitter serving ...
Instruction Manual - Page 46
... with any EOS camera. TTL Distributor
Connecting Cord
420EX + Oft-Camera Shoe Adapter OA-2
420EX + TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3
420EX + Oft-Camera Shoe Adapter OA-2
4) • If the TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3's internal battery power is very low, the Speedlite's flash-ready indicator will not light and no flash will be used. Check the TTL Hot...
Instruction Manual - Page 51
...camera. The background will be underexposed. EOS-1N. focus with the 420EX's AF-assist beam or if the 420EX's AF-assist beam is correct.
The background will be overexposed. Shutter speedpriority AE
Minimum aperture setting blinks. EOS-1.
EOS RT. Major Specifications
Camera's Flash Exposure Warnings
Mode
Warning Indication
Description
Remarks
Program AE
Minimum aperture...
Instruction Manual - Page 56
Canon
Company information that is no longer current has been removed. CT1-1718-002
© CANON INC. 2000
PRINTED IN KOREA
If you have any questions regarding this model and are calling from the USA,
please call 1 800 OK CANON.
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