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... 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 83 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media 88 Compatible Media Types 89 Envelopes ...91...
... 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 83 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media 88 Compatible Media Types 89 Envelopes ...91...
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... very hot and could cause burns. 13 Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of the printer. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal ...printing. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Never touch the...
... very hot and could cause burns. 13 Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of the printer. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal ...printing. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Never touch the...
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Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel." Paper Rest Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Front View 15
Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel." Paper Rest Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Front View 15
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... a period of printing jobs. For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Auto Power Set to ensure the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. However, the effect may become slower than normal. (9) Start Status Monitor... For details on the print quality setting...
... a period of printing jobs. For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Auto Power Set to ensure the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. However, the effect may become slower than normal. (9) Start Status Monitor... For details on the print quality setting...
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... on the Task Bar. 1 Click the icon on the Task Bar. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. s Launching the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is low. The BJ Status Monitor appears. BJ Status Monitor Functions... Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor allows you to the printer. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is sent to check the status of the error and suggests an ...
... on the Task Bar. 1 Click the icon on the Task Bar. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. s Launching the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is low. The BJ Status Monitor appears. BJ Status Monitor Functions... Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor allows you to the printer. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is sent to check the status of the error and suggests an ...
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BJ Status Monitor Functions 38 When paper has run out: When the ink level is low: Note ® For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on screen. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on the topic of paper or ink is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is low. if the printer runs out of interest.
BJ Status Monitor Functions 38 When paper has run out: When the ink level is low: Note ® For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on screen. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on the topic of paper or ink is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is low. if the printer runs out of interest.
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Description of Print Settings 50 Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations.
Description of Print Settings 50 Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations.
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... can print the PICT file saved in Destination of documents queued for printing. Displays the printer status. Displays information about the documents queued for printing. s BJ Print Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Click to change the print order of the Option dialog box. Note...
... can print the PICT file saved in Destination of documents queued for printing. Displays the printer status. Displays information about the documents queued for printing. s BJ Print Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Click to change the print order of the Option dialog box. Note...
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Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 66
Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 66
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... not print properly if the wrong ink tank is on, and then open the front cover. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the incorrect position. The print head holder moves to ...ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is used, or installed ...
... not print properly if the wrong ink tank is on, and then open the front cover. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the incorrect position. The print head holder moves to ...ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is used, or installed ...
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... now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the head cleaning and refreshing processes, which are necessary to... and then reinstalled in the print head holder. Replacing an Ink Tank 72 Note 6 Close the front cover. An ink tank left out in the open . Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the printer may not function. • Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing...
... now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the head cleaning and refreshing processes, which are necessary to... and then reinstalled in the print head holder. Replacing an Ink Tank 72 Note 6 Close the front cover. An ink tank left out in the open . Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the printer may not function. • Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing...
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Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the printer itself. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. ... print head alignment. s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the...
Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the printer itself. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. ... print head alignment. s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the...
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Horizontal stripes in these patterns indicate the print head requires alignment. Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 76 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment.
Horizontal stripes in these patterns indicate the print head requires alignment. Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 76 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment.
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Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon. Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 77 s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary.
Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon. Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 77 s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary.
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in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to be opened by selecting Page Setup... Print Head Cleaning 78 All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click Execute. Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon.
in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to be opened by selecting Page Setup... Print Head Cleaning 78 All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click Execute. Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon.
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...check pattern to be cleaned, and then click OK. If not, repeat print head cleaning. All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. Because this method also resets the... printer, any other operations until the POWER lamp flashes once. If the head is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL ...
...check pattern to be cleaned, and then click OK. If not, repeat print head cleaning. All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. Because this method also resets the... printer, any other operations until the POWER lamp flashes once. If the head is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL ...
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... nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles 5 When the confirmation message is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 Select the ink nozzeles to be cleaned..., and then click Execute. Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Windows 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If print quality does...
... nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles 5 When the confirmation message is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 Select the ink nozzeles to be cleaned..., and then click Execute. Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Windows 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If print quality does...
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Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The process takes one or...Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 5 Select the ink nozzles to complete, so simply wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. ...
Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The process takes one or...Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 5 Select the ink nozzles to complete, so simply wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. ...
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If the head is clean. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 82 If not, check that the head is still not clean, the print head may be worn out. Be sure to verify that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before turning off printer. Routine Maintenance After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to perform another print head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off printer.
If the head is clean. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 82 If not, check that the head is still not clean, the print head may be worn out. Be sure to verify that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before turning off printer. Routine Maintenance After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to perform another print head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off printer.
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...printed. Printing Media s Handling of the image may prevent the next sheet being ejected. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area High Resolution Paper ...some images the trailing edge of Printed Output Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the application. s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the ...size set in the paper output tray. In this case, or if the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is curled, it may be ...
...printed. Printing Media s Handling of the image may prevent the next sheet being ejected. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area High Resolution Paper ...some images the trailing edge of Printed Output Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the application. s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the ...size set in the paper output tray. In this case, or if the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is curled, it may be ...