Canon PIXMA MP500 Support Question
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Question posted by Nobas on December 23rd, 2013
How To Clean Canon Pixma Mf 500 Printhead
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MP500 User's Guide - Page 3
... Device 63 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 65 Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera 67
5 Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device 70 ... Printing Results 93 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 94 Cleaning Your Machine 100
11 Troubleshooting 104 An Error Message is Displayed on ...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 5
... easy-to-use guide to be, representation or warranties concerning the products described. Exif Print is copyrighted by Canon Inc.
No representation is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Model Name
K10264 (PIXMA MP500)
3 with all rights reserved. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual may not be understood...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 8
...fire or electrical shock. If the machine is placed at the power supply and contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Do not service the machine yourself except as alcohol or thinners. If ...be near objects that is required, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. or 3-way adapter, etc.). Operate the machine only from the power outlet before cleaning the machine.
Do not allow the power ...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 24
...152.4 mm)
10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm),
20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm)
Printer Driver Setting for [Media Type]
[Photo Paper Plus Glossy]
Photo Paper
Plus Double Sided*2, *3
PP-101D 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" 10 sheets (...*1 Paper is not sold in the US by the name. *2 This is Canon specialty media.
For a detailed description of paper, the printed side may not ...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 27
... page 21.
1 Flatten the four corners of paper, the paper source automatically changes to "Recommended Paper and
Requirements" on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the Cassette.
„ Changing the Paper Source
Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 29
... a computer. The address is upside down when printing onto special envelopes,
open the printer properties dialog box then select the [Rotate 180 degrees] check box on the left side...Printer Driver Guide.
1 Load the envelope against the left . z Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. z Loading Envelopes
Use either [DL Env.] or [Comm. z Do not use general copy paper or Canon...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 79
... softwares do not have a preview function.
7 Print the document.
(1) Click [Print] or [OK]. To show Canon IJ Status Monitor, click [Canon MP500 Series Printer] on the [Page Setup] tab.
Chapter 6
Printing from [Paper Source].
For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z The steps described in this section are for selecting [Paper Feed Switch] from...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 92
... if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the... machine's capabilities.
1 Ensure that the machine is reinstalled. Note
z To maintain optimal print quality, use . z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the machine and leave it is on, and then open . Important
If the Scanning Unit (Printer...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 95
.... Numerous nozzles are installed in the correct order directed on the LCD after replacing the ink tank, the machine executes Print Head cleaning automatically.
z Do not hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using the machine for a long time, print or copy in both hands, and be sure to the right. Do...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 96
...Tanks" on page 90. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 90. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that the correct ink tank color is inserted in each position. Step 1..."Aligning Print Head automatically" on page 98
Note
If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Make sure that all the ink tank lamps are probably...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 101
...z The Cassette does not feed paper for at least 24 hours, and perform deep cleaning of the Print Head.
(1) Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that ink remains.../OFF] to turn off the machine's power for aligning the Print Head. Then turn on page 95. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center.
„ Aligning Print Head automatically
If the ruled lines are two ways to align the Print Head...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 104
.... The paper feed rollers are no signs of improvement after performing three times, contact the Canon Customer Care Center.
„ Cleaning the Interior of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
This section describes how to the front.
102
Routine Maintenance
Chapter 10 See "Turning on the Machine" on the machine, then remove any paper...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 108
.... See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 88.
106
Troubleshooting
Chapter 11 Ink used for cleaning is installed.
Install the appropriate ink tank. z The ink tank that is not supported by... tank and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Then printing can continue printing. Close the inner cover and press [OK]. Press the [OK] to contact the Canon Customer Care Center as soon as follows...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 116
...machine will rotate as it cleans. 5.
See "Turning on the Machine" on the Roller cleaning confrimation screen and then press [OK]. Press the Open Button to the Printer Driver Guide.
114
Troubleshooting
... to clean the Paper Feed Rollers. Ensure that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of improvement after performing three times, contact the Canon Customer Care Center....
MP500 User's Guide - Page 124
... Unit (Printer Cover). See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 88. Printing under the ink out condition. Using refilled ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions. Contact the Canon Customer Care...printing with the refilled ink tank installed, press and hold the ink used during Print Head cleaning, for at least 5 seconds, and then release it . Note
If multiple ink tank lamps...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 134
... on the [Printer] pop-up menu, add the machine following the procedures described in the Printer Setup Utility Help in the machine.
Canon recommends to use is not selected on the [Printer] pop-up...] on the [Print] dialog box. Action
Ink used for cleaning is open when starting regular printing.
Action
Select [MP500] on the [Printer] pop-up menu on the [Print] dialog box. Cause
Machine...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 136
...PIXMA MP500
z Serial number: written on label inside machine z Details of the problem z What you cannot resolve the problem with any of whether the warranty has expired. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and contact the Canon... any warranty regardless of the workarounds in this chapter, please contact the Canon Customer Care Center. If You Cannot Resolve the Problem
If you tried to...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 145
...technician for a class B digital device, pursuant to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. FCC Notice
PIXMA MP500: K10264
This device complies with class B limits in a particular installation.
However, there is required to ... equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Users in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A.
MP500 User's Guide - Page 147
...ITEMS WITH THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON, AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD AND INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND ...)
z Repair or Exchange Service Options:
In the event service is by the ASF. Monday through Canon USA's Authorized Service Facility (ASF) network. The name and telephone number of a defective Product with...
MP500 User's Guide - Page 151
...setting 87 Print Head
adjusting the print head manually 108 aligning print head automatically 99 cleaning 97 deep cleaning 98 Print Head Holder 15 Print Head Lock Lever 15 Printing Area 135 Printing from...82 save as PDF file 82 save to PC 82 Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) 15 Search button 17 Settings button 17 Specifications Canon Bubble Jet Direct 140 copying 140
general 139 PictBridge 140 scan 141...
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