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Setting Items for Scanning Using Operation Panel........282 Frequently Asked Questions.
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Paper Is Blank/Printing Is Blurry/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Appear....Lines Are Misaligned............332 Paper Is Smudged / Printed Surface Is Scratched.
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Printing Photos from a Computer This section describes how to print photos with My Image Garden. 1. Open the rear tray cover (A) and then pull up the paper support (B). 2. Open the feed slot cover (C). 3. Load paper vertically WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING UP. 4.
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5. Close the feed slot cover (E) gently. After closing the feed slot cover, the paper information registration screen for the rear tray is displayed on the touch screen. 6. Select the size and type of the loaded paper in the rear tray at Page size and Type, and then select Register.
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7. Open the operation panel (F), pull out the paper output tray (G) and paper output support (H), and open the output tray extension (I). Be sure to open the operation panel before printing. If the operation panel is close, the printer does not start printing.
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10. Click the folder (L) with photos you want to print. 11. Click the photos (M) you want to print. For Windows: To select two or more photos at a time, click photos while pressing the Ctrl key. For Mac OS: To select two or more photos at a time, click photos while pressing the command key.
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For Mac OS: Click OK when the confirmation message appears, then click Print. Note • My Image Garden lets you use images on your computer, such as photos taken with a digital camera, in a number of ways. • For Windows: My Image Garden Guide •...
Copying This section describes how to load originals and copy them to plain paper loaded in the cassette. 1. Pull out the cassette (A) from the printer. 2. Remove the cassette cover (B). 3. Load the paper stack WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING DOWN.
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Note • To load A4 or Letter-sized paper in the cassette, extend the cassette. 4. Align the paper guides (C) with the paper length and width. 5. Mount the cassette cover, and then insert the cassette into the printer.
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After inserting the cassette into the printer, the paper information registration screen for the cassette is displayed on the touch screen. 6. Select the size of the loaded paper in the cassette at Page size, and then select Register. 7. Open the operation panel (D), pull out the paper output tray (E) and paper output support (F), and open the output tray extension (G).
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10. Select Standard copy. 11. Open the document cover (J). 12. Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO COPY FACING DOWN and align it with the alignment mark (K). 13. Close the document cover. 14. Confirm the paper settings, then press the Black button or Color button (L).
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Important • Do not open the document cover until copying is complete. Note • Your printer is equipped with many other convenient copy features. Copying...
Paper Sources The printer has two paper sources for feeding paper, the rear tray (A) and cassette (B). The paper source used depends on the page size and media type. Supported Media Types Note • When printing, select the correct page size and media type. If you select the wrong page size or media type, the printer may feed paper from the wrong paper source or may not print with the proper print quality.
For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Supported Media Types. • You can use general copy paper or Canon Red Label Superior WOP111/Canon Océ Office Colour Paper SAT213. For the page size and paper weight you can use for this printer, see Supported Media Types.
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2. Open the feed slot cover (C). 3. Slide the paper guides to open them, and load the paper in the center of the rear tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING UP. 4. Slide the paper guides (D) to align them with both sides of the paper stack. Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the paper.
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Important • Always load paper in the portrait orientation (E). Loading paper in the landscape orientation (F) can cause paper jams. Note • Do not load sheets of paper higher than the load limit mark (G). 5. Close the feed slot cover (H) gently. Important •...
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After closing the feed slot cover, the paper information registration screen for the rear tray is displayed on the touch screen. 6. Select the size and type of the loaded paper in the rear tray at Page size and Type, and then select Register.
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Note • When printing, select the size and type of the loaded paper on the print settings screen of the operation panel or printer driver.
Note • In the cassette, be sure to load only plain paper. • You can use general copy paper or Canon Red Label Superior WOP111/Canon Océ Office Colour Paper SAT213. For the page size and paper weight you can use for this printer, see Supported Media Types.
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4. Slide the paper guide (C) in front and (D) on the right to open the guides. 5. Load the paper stack WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING DOWN, and place it in the center of the cassette. Important • Always load paper in the portrait orientation (E). Loading paper in the landscape orientation (F) can cause paper jams.
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• To load A4 or Letter-sized paper in the cassette, press down the lock (H) on the cassette, then extend the cassette. 6. Align the paper guide (I) in front with the paper stack. Align the paper guide (I) with where it clicks into place. 7.
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Push the cassette into the printer until it stops. After inserting the cassette into the printer, the paper information registration screen for the cassette is displayed on the touch screen. 9. Select the size and type of the loaded paper in the cassette at Page size, then select Register.
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Note • When printing, select the size and type of the loaded paper on the print settings screen of the operation panel or printer driver.
Loading Envelopes You can load Envelope DL and Envelope Com 10 on the rear tray. The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly. Important • Printing of envelopes from the operation panel or from a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device is not supported.
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2. Open the feed slot cover (C). 3. Slide the paper guides (D) to open them, and load the envelopes in the center of the rear tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING UP. Fold flap of the envelope and load the envelope in the portrait orientation with the address side facing up. Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.
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Note • Do not load envelopes higher than the load limit mark (E). 5. Close the feed slot cover (F) gently. Important • If the feed slot cover is open, paper cannot be fed. Be sure to close the feed slot cover.
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After closing the feed slot cover, the paper information registration screen for the rear tray is displayed on the touch screen. 6. Select the size and type of the loaded envelopes in the rear tray at Page size and Type, and then select Register.
Loading Originals on the Platen Glass 1. Open the document cover. 2. Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on the platen glass. Loading Based on Use Important • Be sure to observe the following when loading the original on the platen glass. •...
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Important • After loading the original on the platen glass, be sure to close the document cover before starting to copy or scan.
Loading Based on Use Load the original in the correct position according to the function to use. If you do not load the original correctly, it may not be scanned properly. Loading the Original to Be Aligned with the alignment mark •...
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Loading Only One Original in the Center of the platen glass • Scan only one printed photo in Photo copy • In Scan, ◦ select Auto scan for Doc.type to scan one printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc (BD/DVD/CD) ◦...
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Note • The Skew Correction function automatically compensates for the originals placed at an angle of up to approximately 10 degrees. Slanted photos with a long edge of 7.1 inches (180 mm) or more cannot be corrected. • Non-rectangular or irregular shaped photos (such as cut out photos) may not be scanned properly.
Supported Originals Item Details Types of originals - Text document, magazine, or newspaper - Printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc (BD/DVD/CD, etc.) Size (width x height) Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches (216 x 297 mm) Note • When loading a thick original such as a book on the platen glass, you can load it by removing the document cover from the printer.
How to Detach / Attach the Document Cover Detaching the document cover: Hold up the document cover vertically and then tip it back. Attaching the document cover: Fit both hinges (A) of the document cover into the holder (B) and insert both hinges of the document cover vertically as illustrated below.
Replacing Ink Tanks When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear on the touch screen to inform you of the error. In this state, the printer cannot print or scan. Take appropriate action according to the message. An Error Occurs Note •...
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Important • Do not touch other parts besides the ink tanks. • Handle the ink tank carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard the empty ink tank according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
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5. Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap (E) pointing up while being careful not to block the Y-shape air hole (D). 6. Lift up the tab on the orange protective cap (E) to remove it off GENTLY. Important •...
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8. Press on the top of the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. Make sure that the ink lamp lights up. Important • You cannot print if the ink tank is installed in the wrong position. Be sure to install the ink tank in the correct position according to the label on the print head holder.
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Note • If the error message appears after the scanning unit / cover is closed, take appropriate action. An Error Occurs • When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer starts cleaning the print head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the cleaning of the print head.
Checking Ink Status on the Touch Screen 1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and display the HOME screen. If the HOME screen is not displayed, press the HOME button to display it. 2. Select Setup on the HOME screen. Using the Operation Panel The setup menu screen will appear.
Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps 1. Make sure that the power is turned on. 2. Open the scanning unit / cover. Replacing Procedure 3. Check the ink lamp. Close the scanning unit / cover after checking the ink lamp status. Replacing Procedure •...
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• The ink lamp is off. The ink tank is not installed properly or the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. If the ink tank is not firmly in place, make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank, then press on the top of the ink tank until the ink tank clicks into place.
Maintenance If Printing Is Faint or Uneven Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (Windows) Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (Mac OS) Cleaning...
If Printing Is Faint or Uneven Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Deep Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head...
Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misaligned printed ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below. Important • Do not rinse or wipe the print head and ink tank. This can cause trouble with the print head and ink tank.
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If there are missing lines or horizontal white streaks in the pattern: Clean the print head. Step3 From the printer Cleaning the Print Head From the computer • For Windows: Cleaning the Print Heads • For Mac OS: Cleaning the Print Heads After cleaning the print head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern: Step1 If the problem is not resolved after performing from step 1 to step 3 twice:...
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• For Mac OS: Adjusting Print Head Position...
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle. Note • If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink tank whose ink is low.
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The confirmation screen will appear. 7. Select Yes. The nozzle check pattern will be printed and two pattern confirmation screens will appear on the touch screen. Examine the nozzle check pattern.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary. 1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern C or horizontal white streaks in the pattern D. A: No missing lines/No horizontal white streaks B: Lines are missing/Horizontal white streaks are present E: Number of sheets printed so far 2.
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For B (lines are missing or horizontal white streaks are present) in the pattern C or pattern D, or in both patterns: The cleaning is required. Select Also B, then select Yes on the cleaning confirmation screen. The printer starts cleaning the print head. Cleaning the Print Head If the pattern D or any color in the pattern C is not printed: (Example: Magenta pattern is not printed)
Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper 1.
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The confirmation screen will appear. 7. Select Yes. The printer starts cleaning the print head. Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the cleaning of the print head. This takes about 1 minute. The pattern print confirmation screen will appear. 8.
Deep Print Head Cleaning If print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the print head, clean the print head deeply. Cleaning the print head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the print head, so clean the print head deeply only when necessary.
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The confirmation screen will appear. 7. Select Yes. The printer starts cleaning the print head deeply. Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the deep cleaning of the print head. This takes about 1 to 2 minutes. The pattern print confirmation screen will appear.
Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note • If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink tank whose ink is low.
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6. Select Auto head alignment. The confirmation screen will appear. 7. Confirm the message, then select Yes. The print head alignment sheet will be printed. Important • Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly.
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Load the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark on the bottom right corner of the sheet with the alignment mark 10. Close the document cover gently, then select OK. The printer starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically.
You can check the detailed information such as the remaining ink level and the ink tank types of your model. When you select Ink Level Information from the Canon IJ Printer Utility2 pop-up window, an illustration showing the status of the ink appears.
Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers If the paper feed roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the paper feed roller. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed roller, so perform this only when necessary.
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9. Make sure that the paper feed roller has stopped rotating, then follow the message to load the three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. 10. Open the operation panel, then pull out the paper output tray. 11. Select OK. The printer starts cleaning.
Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains from the inside of the printer. If the inside of the printer becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.
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10. Select OK. The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer. Check the folded parts of the ejected paper. If they are smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. 11. When the completion message appears, select OK. Note •...
Overview Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information WEEE (EU & EEA) Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply Using the Operation Panel Changing Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows) Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Mac OS) Changing Settings from Operation Panel Changing Printer's Setting Using Web Browser Network Connection...
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Transporting Your Printer Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying Specifications...
Safety Precautions Choosing a location • Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. • Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.
20cm between the radiator and persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles) and must not be colocated or operated with any other antenna or transmitter. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park Melville, New York 11747...
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon- europe.com/weee.
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U kunt ook het schema voor de afvoer van afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur (AEEA) raadplegen. Ga voor meer informatie over het inzamelen en recyclen van afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur naar www.canon- europe.com/weee.
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Si desea más información acerca de la devolución y reciclado de RAEE, visite la web www.canon-europe.com/weee. Només per a la Unió Europea i a l’Espai Econòmic Europeu (Noruega, Islàndia i Liechtenstein) Aquest símbol indica que aquest producte no s’ha de llençar a les escombraries de la llar, d’acord amb la...
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Yderligere oplysninger om, hvor du kan bortskaffe dit elektronikaffald med henblik på genanvendelse, får du hos de kommunale renovationsmyndigheder. Yderligere oplysninger om returnering og genanvendelse af affald af elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr får du ved at besøge www.canon- europe.com/weee.
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Du kan få mer informasjon om hvor du kan avhende utrangert utstyr til resirkulering ved å kontakte lokale myndigheter, et godkjent WEEE-program eller husholdningens renovasjonsselskap. Du finner mer informasjon om retur og resirkulering av WEEE-produkter på www.canon-europe.com/weee. Vain Euroopan unionin sekä ETA:n (Norja, Islanti ja Liechtenstein) alueelle.
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úřad vaší obce, správní orgán vykonávající dozor nad likvidací odpadu, sběrny OEEZ nebo služba pro odvoz komunálního odpadu. Další informace týkající se vracení a recyklace OEEZ naleznete na adrese www.canon-europe.com/weee. Csak az Európai Unió és az EGT (Norvégia, Izland és Liechtenstein) országaiban...
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WEEE lub skontaktować się z przedsiębiorstwem zajmującym się wywozem odpadów domowych. Więcej informacji o zwracaniu i recyklingu zużytego sprzętu elektrycznego i elektronicznego znajduje się w witrynie www.canon-europe.com/weee. Platí len pre štáty Európskej únie a EHP (Nórsko, Island a Lichtenštajnsko) Tento symbol znamená, že podľa Smernice 2012/19/EÚ...
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į savo miesto valdžios institucijas, atliekų tvarkymo organizacijas, patvirtintų EEĮ atliekų sistemų arba jūsų buitinių atliekų tvarkymo įstaigų atstovus. Išsamesnės informacijos apie EEĮ atliekų grąžinimo ir perdirbimo tvarką galite rasti apsilankę tinklalapyje www.canon- europe.com/weee. Samo za Evropsko unijo in EGP (Norveška, Islandija in Lihtenštajn)
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OEEO. Če želite več informacij o vračanju in recikliranju izdelkov v skladu z direktivo OEEO, obiščite www.canon-europe.com/weee. Само за Европейския съюз и ЕИП (Норвегия, Исландия и Лихтенщайн) Този...
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şi reciclarea produselor DEEE, vizitaţi www.canon-europe.com/ weee. Samo za Europsku uniju i EEZ (Norveška, Island i Lihtenštajn) Ovaj simbol pokazuje da se ovaj proizvod ne smije odlagati s kućnim otpadom sukladno WEEE Direktivi (2012/19/EC) i vašem nacionalnom zakonu. Ovaj proizvod je potrebno predati na posebno mjesto za sakupljanje otpada, npr.
Front View (1) operation panel Use to change the settings of the printer or to operate it. Operation Panel (2) document cover Open to load an original on the platen glass. (3) feed slot cover Prevents anything from falling into the feed slot. Open it to slide the paper guides, and close it before printing.
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Loading Paper in the Cassette (9) paper guides Align with right/left/front sides of the paper stack. (10) cassette cover Detach to load paper in the cassette. (11) paper output tray Printed paper is ejected. Pull out it before printing. (12) paper output support Extend to support ejected paper.
Rear View (1) rear cover Detach when removing jammed paper. (2) transport unit cover Open when removing jammed paper. (3) power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord. (4) USB port Plug in the USB cable to connect the printer with a computer. Important •...
Inside View (1) scanning unit / cover Scans originals. Also, lift and open it to replace an ink tank, to check the ink lamp, or to remove jammed paper inside the printer. (2) ink lamps Lights or flashes to indicate the ink tank status. Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps (3) print head holder The print head is pre-installed.
Operation Panel * All lamps on the operation panel are shown lit in the figure below for explanatory purposes. (1) ON button/POWER lamp Turns the power on or off. Lights after flashing when the power is turned on. Before turning on the power, make sure that the document cover is closed.
Confirming that the Power Is On The POWER lamp is lit when the printer is turned on. Even if the touch screen is off, if the POWER lamp is lit, the printer is on. Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer. •...
Turning the Printer On and Off Turning on the printer 1. Press the ON button to turn on the printer. The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit. Confirming that the Power Is On Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer. •...
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Important • When you unplug the power cord after turning off the printer, be sure to confirm that the POWER lamp is off. Note • You can set the printer to automatically turn off when no operations are performed or no print jobs are sent to the printer for a certain interval.
Checking the Power Plug/Power Cord Unplug the power cord once a month to confirm that the power plug/power cord does not have anything unusual described below. • The power plug/power cord is hot. • The power plug/power cord is rusty. •...
Unplugging the Printer To unplug the power cord, follow the procedure below. Important • When you unplug the power cord, press the ON button, then confirm that the POWER lamp is off. Unplugging the power cord while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing may cause drying or clogging of the print head and print quality may be reduced.
Using the Operation Panel The operation panel consists of the touch screen (A) and buttons (B). Touch the HOME screen on the touch screen with your finger tip to select menus for copying, scanning, and other functions. Operations on the Home Screen A: touch screen Basic Operation of the touch screen B: Buttons on the operation panel...
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Touch Touch lightly with your finger tip. To move forward (or go back) menus or photos continuously, keep touching the forward (or back) mark. Flick Flick your finger on the screen up, down, left, or right. Use to switch menus or move forward or backward through photos. Drag While lightly touching the screen, move your finger up, down, left, or right.
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C. Basic menu Select to copy or scan using the operation panel. After selecting a basic menu, the particular menus are displayed. D. Network status Displays the current network status. Select to display the basic network information or to change the network settings.
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F. Setup Displays the printer's setting menus or the maintenance menus. G. Quick guide Displays the guides how to loading paper or how to replace the ink tank, or the troubleshooting.
Changing Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows) Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Mac OS) Changing Settings from Operation Panel Changing Printer's Setting Using Web Browser...
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Mac OS) Registering a Changed Printing Profile Managing the Printer Power Changing the Printer Operation Mode...
Registering a Changed Printing Profile You can name and register the printing profile you made in the Print Dialog. The registered printing profile can be called up from Presets to be used. You can also delete the unnecessary printing profile. The procedure for registering a printing profile is as follows: Registering a Printing Profile 1.
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Deleting Unnecessary Printing Profile 1. Select the printing profile to be deleted In the print dialog, select Show Presets... in the Presets section. Then in the dialog that appears, select the name of the printing profile to be deleted. 2. Delete the printing profile Click Delete, and click OK.
The Power Off function turns off the printer. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the printer on from the printer driver. 1. Select Power Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility2 2. Execute power off Click Power Off, and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.
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When the confirmation message appears, click OK. The setting is enabled after this. When you want to disable this function, select Disable from the list according to the same procedure.
Check this check box to prevent paper abrasion. Align heads manually Usually, the Print Head Alignment function of Test Print on the pop-up menu in the Canon IJ Printer Utility2 is set to automatic head alignment, but you can change it to manual head alignment.
Changing Settings from Operation Panel Changing Settings from Operation Panel Setting Items on Operation Panel Print settings LAN settings Device user settings PictBridge print settings Language selection Firmware update Feed settings Reset setting Web service setup System information ECO settings Quiet setting...
Changing Settings from Operation Panel This section describes the procedure to change the settings in the Device settings screen, taking the steps to specify Extended copy amount as an example. Make sure printer is turned on. 2. Select Setup on the HOME screen. Using the Operation Panel 3.
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For more on setting items on the operation panel: Setting Items on Operation Panel...
Setting Items on Operation Panel Items for Printer Device user settings Web service setup Language selection ECO settings Quiet setting Items for Paper/Printing Print settings Feed settings PictBridge print settings Items for Maintenance/Management System information Firmware update LAN settings Reset setting...
Print settings • Prevent paper abrasion Use this setting only if the print surface becomes smudged. Important • Be sure to set this back to OFF after printing since it may result in lower printing speed or lower print quality. •...
LAN settings Wireless LAN Wireless Direct Common settings Wireless LAN • WLAN active/inactive Enables/disables wireless LAN. • Wireless LAN setup Selects the setup method for wireless LAN connection. ◦ Easy wireless connect Select if you specify the settings of the access point information to the printer directly from a device (e.g.
Select Print details and then Yes to print the list. Printing Network Settings Important • The network settings printout contains important information about your network. Handle it with care. The following setting items are displayed. (Some setting items are not displayed depending on the printer settings.) Items Setting...
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Note • You cannot use the same printer name as that already used for other LAN connected devices. • You cannot use a hyphen for the initial or last character of the printer name. • TCP/IP settings Performs IPv4 or IPv6 setting. •...
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Setting items for printing from a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device. ◦ Enable/disable communication Selecting Enable allows you to print from a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device. ◦ Timeout setting Specifies the timeout length. • IPsec settings Selecting Active allows you to specify the IPsec security.
• Device info sending setting Selects whether you will send the printer usage information to Canon server. The information sent to Canon will be utilized to develop better products. Select Agree to send the printer usage information to Canon server.
Firmware update You can update the firmware of the printer, check the firmware version, or perform settings of a notification screen, a DNS server and a proxy server. Note • Only Check current version is available when Inactive is selected for WLAN active/inactive of Wireless LAN in LAN settings.
Feed settings By registering the paper size and the media type loaded on the rear tray or in the cassette, you can prevent the printer from misprinting by displaying the message before printing starts when the paper size or the media type of the loaded paper differs from the print settings.
Reset setting You can set the settings back to the default. • Web service setup only Sets the Web service settings back to the default. • LAN settings only Sets the LAN settings back to the default. • Settings only Sets the settings such as the paper size or media type back to the default.
System information To display this menu, select System information on Setup. • Current version Displays the current firmware version. • Printer name Displays the printer name currently specified. • Serial number Displays the printer serial number. • MAC address of wireless LAN Displays the MAC address for wireless LAN.
ECO settings This setting allows you to use automatic duplex printing as a default to save paper and to turn on/off the printer automatically to save electricity. Using Duplex Printing Using Power Saving Function Using Duplex Printing Follow the procedure below to use duplex printing. Make sure printer is turned on.
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Using Power Saving Function Follow the procedure below to use power saving function. Make sure printer is turned on. 2. Select Setup on the HOME screen. Using the Operation Panel 3. Select Settings. 4. Select ECO. 5. Select Energy saving settings. 6.
Network Connection Tips Default Network Settings Another Printer Found with Same Name Connecting to Another Computer via LAN/Changing from USB to LAN Connection Printing Network Settings Changing Wireless LAN Connection Method...
Enable/disable IPv6 Enable Enable/disable WSD Enable Timeout setting 15 minutes Enable/disable Bonjour Enable Service name Canon TS6000 series LPR protocol setting Enable RAW protocol Enable LLMNR Active PictBridge communication Enable ("XX" represents alphanumeric characters.) * Default value depends on printer. To check value, use operation panel.
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*1 "ab" is specified at random and "XX" represents last two digits of printer's MAC address. (The value is specified when the printer is turned on for the first time.) *2 The password is specified automatically when the printer is turned on for the first time. *3 "ZZZZZZ"...
Another Printer Found with Same Name When the printer is found during setup, other printers with the same name may appear on the results screen. Select a printer with checking the printer settings against those on detection result screen. • For Windows: Check the printer's MAC address or serial to select the correct printer from the results.
For Windows: To add a computer to connect to the printer on a LAN or to change from USB to LAN connection, perform setup using the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website. For Mac OS: To connect an additional computer to the printer via LAN, or to change from USB to LAN connection,...
Printing Network Settings Use the operation panel to print the printer's current network settings. Important • The network settings printout contains important information about your network. Handle it with care. Make sure printer is turned on. If the HOME screen is not displayed, press the HOME button. Load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
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Encryption Encryption method None/WEP/TKIP/AES WEP Key Length WEP key length (bits) Inactive/128/64 Authentication Authentication method None/auto/open/shared/WPA-PSK/WPA2- Signal Strength Signal strength 0 to 100 [%] TCP/IPv4 TCP/IPv4 Enable IP Address IP address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Subnet Mask Subnet mask XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Default Gateway Default gateway XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX TCP/IPv6 TCP/IPv6...
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IPsec IPsec setting Active Security Protocol Security method ESP/ESP & AH/AH Wireless Direct Wireless direct Enable/Disable Connection Connection status Active/Inactive SSID SSID Wireless Direct SSID Password Password Wireless Direct password (10 alphanumeric characters) Channel Channel Encryption Encryption method Authentication Authentication method WPA2-PSK TCP/IPv4 TCP/IPv4...
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Bonjour Service Name Bonjour service name Bonjour service name (Up to 52 alphanumeric characters) LLMNR LLMNR setting Enable/Disable SNMP SNMP setting Enable/Disable PictBridge Commun. PictBridge communication Enable/Disable DNS Server Obtain DNS server address auto- Auto/Manual matically Primary Server Primary server address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Secondary Server Secondary server address...
Follow either procedure below to change wireless LAN connection method (infrastructure or wireless direct). • For Windows: ◦ Use the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website to redo setup. ◦ Perform settings on the Network Settings screen on IJ Network Device Setup Utility.
Ensuring Optimal Printing Results Ink Tips Printing Tips Check Paper Settings Before Printing Set Rear Tray/Cassette Paper Information After Loading Paper Canceling Print Jobs Printer Handling Precautions Keeping Print Quality High Transporting Your Printer...
Transporting Your Printer When relocating the printer, make sure of the following. Important • Pack the printer in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficient protective material to ensure safe transport. • With the print head and ink tank left installed in the printer, press the ON button to turn off the power. This allows the printer to automatically cap the print head, thus preventing it from drying.
Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying Scanning, printing, copying, or modifying copies of the following may be punishable under law. This list is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a local legal representative. • Paper money • Money orders • Certificates of deposit •...
Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) 4800* (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum. Interface USB Port: Hi-Speed USB *1 LAN Port: Wireless LAN: IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b *2 *1 A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required.
Recommended conditions: Temperature: 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C) Humidity: 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation) * For the temperature and humidity conditions of papers such as photo paper, refer to the paper's packaging or the supplied instructions. Storage environment Temperature: 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Humidity: 5 to 95 % RH (no condensation)
Gradation (Input / Output) Gray: 16 bit/8 bit Color: 48 bit/24 bit (RGB each 16 bit/8 bit) Network Specifications Communication protocol TCP/IP Wireless LAN Supported Standards: IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b Frequency bandwidth: 2.4 GHz Channel: 1-11 or 1-13 * Frequency bandwidth and available channels differ depending on country or region.
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Display XGA 1024 x 768 Other Supported OS Some functions may not be available with each OS. Refer to the Canon web site for details on operation with iOS, Android, Windows RT, and Windows 10 Mobile. Mobile Printing Capability Apple AirPrint...
• For details on page sizes and media types, access the Canon website. • Genuine Canon paper is not available in some countries or regions. Note that in the United States, Canon paper is not sold by model number. Instead, purchase paper by name.
- Maximum size: 8.50 x 11.69 inches (215.9 x 297.0 mm) Paper Weight You can use paper in the following weight range. • 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g /m ) (plain paper other than genuine Canon paper)
Rear Tray Cassette Tray Canon Red Label Superior <WOP111> Approx. 100 sheets Approx. 100 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Canon Océ Office Colour Paper <SAT213> Approx. 80 sheets Approx. 80 sheets Approx. 50 sheets High Resolution Paper <HR-101N>*1 Approx. 80 sheets Approx.
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Paper other than Genuine Canon Paper Paper Output Common Name Rear Tray Cassette Tray Plain Paper (including recycled paper)*1 Approx. 100 sheets (10 Approx. 100 sheets Approx. 50 sheets: Legal) sheets (10 sheets: Legal) Envelopes 10 envelopes T-Shirt Transfers 1 sheet : A4 *1 Normal feeding at maximum capacity may not be possible with some types of paper, or under very high or low temperature or humidity.
• Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb (64 g /m • Paper that is too thick (plain paper weighing more than 28 lb (105 g /m ), except for Canon genuine paper) • Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper smaller than A5) •...
Handling Paper • Be careful not to rub or scratch the surfaces of any types of paper when handling. • Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing surface. The print quality may be degraded if the printing surface is smudged with sweat or oil that comes from your hands.
Printing from Computer Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver) Printing from Application Software (Mac OS Printer Driver) Printing Using Canon Application Software Printing Using a Web Service Printing from an AirPrint-enabled Printer with Mac Printing from a Device Equipped with Windows 10 Mobile...
Printing from Application Software (Mac OS Printer Driver) Basic Printing Setup Basic Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Updating the Printer Driver...
Basic Printing Setup This section describes the simple setup procedure so that the printer prints properly. Check that printer power is on Load paper in printer 3. Select printer Select your model from the Printer list in the Print Dialog. Note •...
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5. From the pop-up menu, select Quality & Media 6. Select media type Select the media type that is loaded in the printer.
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7. Select paper source For Paper Source, select Automatically Select, Rear Tray, or Cassette, whichever matches your purpose. Important • The paper source settings that can be selected may differ depending on the paper type and size. 8. Select print quality For Print Quality, select High, Standard, or Draft, whichever matches the purpose.
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Important • The print quality selections will differ depending on which print setting you select. 9. Click Print When you execute printing, the printer prints the document to match the media type and paper size. Important • If you check the Do not show again check box when a guide message is displayed before printing starts, this will stop any more guide messages from being displayed.
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• Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type) • Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size) Checking Printer Settings and Applying Settings to Printer Driver 1. On Print Dialog screen, open pop-up menu, and select Quality & Media 2.
Canon Red Label Superior <WOP111> Plain Paper Plain paper Canon Océ Office Colour Paper <SAT213> Plain Paper Plain paper Canon genuine papers (Photo Printing) Paper information registered Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver on the printer Photo Paper Plus Glossy II <PP-201/PP-301>...
Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size) When you use this printer, selecting a paper size that matches the print purpose will help you achieve the best print results. You can use the following paper sizes on this printer. Paper Size in the printer driver Paper information registered on the printer US Letter Letter...
Various Printing Methods Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Execute Borderless Printing Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing Duplex Printing Setting Up Envelope Printing Printing on Postcards Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Collate pages + Reverse Collate pages + Normal Reverse The procedure for specifying the number of copies and printing order is as follows: 1. Specify the number of copies to be printed Specify the number of copies to print from the Copies in the Print Dialog.
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5. Click Print When you execute print, the specified number of copies will be printed with the specified printing order. Important • When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, specify the settings on the printer driver. However, if the print results are not acceptable, specify the function settings on the application software.
Execute Borderless Printing The borderless printing function allows you to print data without any margin by enlarging the data so that it extends slightly off the paper. In standard printing, margins are created around the document area. However, in borderless printing function, these margins are not created. When you want to print data such as a photo without providing any margin around it, set borderless printing.
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Important • When the Borderless Extension slider is set to the rightmost position, the back side of the paper may become smudged. 4. Click Print When you execute print, the data is printed without any margins on the paper. Important •...
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When you are not satisfied with the result of borderless printing, reduce the amount of extension. The extension amount decreases as the Borderless Extension slider is moved to the left. Important • When the amount of extension is decreased, an unexpected margin may be produced on the print, depending on the size of the paper.
Scaled Printing The procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows: 1. Select the printer In the Page Setup Dialog, select your model name from the Format For list. 2. Set scaled printing Specify the scaling factor in the Scale box, and click OK. Note •...
Page Layout Printing The page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a single sheet of paper. The procedure for performing page layout printing is as follows: 1. Select Layout from the pop-up menu in the Print Dialog 2.
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Flip horizontally Select this check box to reverse left and right of the document. 4. Click Print When you execute print, the specified number of pages will be arranged on each sheet of paper in the specified order.
Duplex Printing The procedure for printing data on both sides of one sheet of paper is as follows: 1. Set duplex printing Check the Two-Sided check box in the Print Dialog. 2. Select Layout from the pop-up menu on the Print Dialog...
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• After printing the front page, there is an ink drying wait time before starting to print the back page (Operation stops temporarily). Do not touch the paper during this time. You can change the ink drying wait time from Custom Settings in the Canon IJ Printer Utility2. Note...
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Related Topic Changing the Printer Operation Mode...
Setting Up Envelope Printing The procedure for performing envelope printing is as follows: Load envelope into printer 2. Select paper size in print dialog For Paper Size, select Envelope #10, Envelope DL, Envelope You4, or Envelope You6. 3. Set printing orientation To print the addressee information horizontally, select Horizontal for Orientation.
Printing on Postcards This section describes the procedure for postcard printing. Load postcard on the printer 2. Select paper size in the Print Dialog Select Postcard or Postcard Double from the Paper Size menu. Important • Return postcards can be used only when you print them from the computer. •...
Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) The print quality level can be set in the Custom. The procedure for setting the print quality level is as follows: 1. Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu on the Print Dialog 2.
Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Page Setup Dialog Print Dialog Canon IJ Printer Utility2 Display the Printing Status Screen Deleting the Undesired Print Job Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver (called printer driver below) is a software that is installed on your computer for printing data with this printer. The printer driver converts the print data created by your application software into data that your printer can understand, and sends the converted data to the printer.
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window You can display the printer driver setup window from the application software you are using. Opening the Page Setup Dialog Use this procedure to set the page (paper) settings before printing. 1. Select Page Setup... from the File menu of the application software Page Setup Dialog opens.
Page Setup Dialog In the Page Setup dialog, you configure the basic print settings such as the size of paper loaded in the printer or the scaling ratio. To open the Page Setup dialog, you typically select Page Setup... from the File menu of your application software.
Print Dialog In the Print dialog, you can set paper type, paper source and print quality to start printing. To open the Print dialog, you typically select Print... from the File menu of your application software. Printer Select the model to be used for printing. When you click Add Printer..., a dialog for specifying the printer opens.
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Layout You can set page layout printing. Use Reverse page orientation to change the paper orientation, and use Flip horizontally to print a mirror image of the document. You can also set duplex printing. Color Matching You can select the color correction method. Paper Handling You can set the pages to be printed on paper and the print order.
The Canon IJ Printer Utility2 allows you to perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer. What You Can Do with the Canon IJ Printer Utility2 You can switch between pages in Canon IJ Printer Utility2 by the pop-up menu. You can choose one of the following items from the pop-up menu.
Display the Printing Status Screen Check the print progress according to the following procedure: 1. Launch the printing status screen • If the print data has been sent to the printer The printing status screen opens automatically. To display the printing status screen, click the (the printer icon) displayed on the Dock.
Canon IJ Printer Utility2. Notes on Adding a Printer • If you will be installing the Canon printer driver on a Mac OS and using the printer through a network connection, select the printer name that contains Bonjour in the Add dialog.
Installer ends, repeat the installation procedure. • The printer driver is available free of charge. Internet connection fees apply. Related Topics Downloading Latest Printer Driver Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List Before Installing the Printer Driver...
Using Printer with Wireless Direct You can connect devices (e.g. smartphone, or tablet) to the printer by two methods below. • Wireless connection (connecting devices via a wireless router) • Direct wireless connection (connecting devices using Wireless Direct) This section describes Wireless Direct, which allows you to print or scan by connecting the devices to the printer directly.
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5. Select LAN settings. 6. Select Wireless Direct. 7. Select Wireless Direct active/inactive. 8. Select ON. The confirmation screen asking if you display the password information appears. 9. Select Yes or No. The list of Wireless Direct settings is displayed. The device detects the printer by the identifier (SSID).
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• For more on printing or scanning from a device via wireless LAN, refer to the device's or application's instruction manual. • You can print/scan from your smartphone or tablet by installing Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. Download it from App Store and Google Play.
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3. Select Device settings. 4. Select LAN settings. 5. Select Wireless LAN. 6. Select WLAN active/inactive. 7. Select Active. If you do not use the printer over wireless LAN, select Inactive. Changing Wireless Direct Setting Change the settings for the Wireless Direct following the procedure below. Make sure printer is turned on.
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Tap A to display the confirmation screen. To update the identifier (SSID) and the password, tap Yes. To check the security setting and the updated password, tap Details and tap Yes on the screen displayed next. • To change the printer's name displayed on the Wi-Fi Direct compatible device Tap B to display the printer's name (device name) displayed on a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device.
Paper Settings By registering the paper size and the media type loaded on the rear tray or in the cassette, you can prevent the printer from misprinting by displaying the message before printing starts when the paper size or the media type of the loaded paper differs from the print settings.
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• When you insert the cassette: The screen to register the cassette paper information is displayed. Register the paper size and the media type according to the loaded paper. * You can load only plain paper in the cassette. Important •...
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When you start printing or copying, a message is displayed. Selecting OK on the touch screen displays the paper setting specified for printing or copying under the message. Check the message and select OK. When the screen to select the operation is displayed, select one of the operations below.
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For example, when the paper setting for printing or copying is A5 and the paper information registered to the printer is A4, you load A5 sized paper before you start printing or copying. The paper information registration screen is displayed after replacing the paper and closing the feed slot cover or inserting the cassette.
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The printer starts printing or copying even though the paper settings for printing or copying and the paper information registered to the printer are different.
Making Copies This section describes the procedure to copy with Standard copy. Make sure printer is turned on. Load paper. 3. Select Copy on the HOME screen. Using the Operation Panel 4. Select Standard copy. The Copy standby screen is displayed. Load original on platen glass.
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2. Tap to specify the number of copies. If you keep touching here, the number scrolls by 10. C. Tap to display the print setting items. For more on the setting items: Setting Items for Copying D. Tap to preview an image of the printout on the preview screen. For details: Displaying Preview Screen E.
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Important • Do not open the document cover or remove the original from the platen glass until scanning is completed. Note • To cancel copying, press the Stop button. Adding Copying Job (Reserve copy) You can add the copying job while printing (Reserve copy). The screen below is displayed when you can add the copying job.
Setting Items for Copying You can change the copy settings such as magnification and intensity. Print Settings Screen Note • For more on the print setting screen or the setting item for Photo copy, see Copying Photos. How to display the print setting screen varies with the copy menu. •...
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displayed on the touch screen. In this case, tap on the upper left on the touch screen to check the message and change the setting. • The settings of the page size, media type, etc. are retained even if the printer is turned off. •...
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Important • If you use Draft with Type set to Plain paper and the quality is not as good as expected, select Standard or High for Print qlty and try copying again. • Select High for Print qlty to copy in grayscale. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays instead of black or white.
Scanning from Computer (Mac OS) Scanning Using Scanner Driver (ICA Driver) Using IJ Scan Utility Using Scanner Driver (ICA Driver) Scanning Using AirPrint Using IJ Scan Utility Lite Scanning Tips Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) Network Scan Settings...
Using IJ Scan Utility What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)? Starting IJ Scan Utility Using Auto Scan Function Basics Scanning Documents Scanning Photos Scanning Multiple Originals at One Time IJ Scan Utility Screens...
What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)? IJ Scan Utility is an application for scanning documents, photos, and other items. Access all scanning functions to scan and save directly, from the icons in the IJ Scan Utility main screen. IJ Scan Utility Features Multiple Scanning Modes Auto allows for one click scanning with default settings for various items.
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Important • Some functions are available only when My Image Garden is installed. Note • To set the applications to integrate with, see Settings Dialog.
• If you have more than one scanner or have changed from USB to network connection, set up the network environment from IJ Scan Utility. Network Scan Settings Select Applications from Go menu of Finder, and then double-click Canon Utilities > IJ Scan Utility > Canon IJ Scan Utility2 icon to start IJ Scan Utility.
Using Auto Scan Function Auto Scan allows for automatic detection of the item type. Important • The following types of items may not be scanned correctly. In that case, adjust the cropping frames (selection boxes; scan areas) in the screen displayed by clicking Driver in the IJ Scan Utility main screen, and then scan again.
IJ Scan Utility Main Screen Select Applications from Go menu of Finder, and then double-click Canon Utilities > IJ Scan Utility > Canon IJ Scan Utility2 icon to start IJ Scan Utility. You can complete from scanning to saving at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon.
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Driver Allows you to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. Save settings and the response after scanning can be specified in the Settings (Driver) dialog. Instructions Opens this guide. Settings... Displays the Settings dialog in which you can specify the scan/save settings and the response after scanning.
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Settings Dialog The Settings dialog has three tabs: (Scanning from a Computer), (Scanning from the Operation Panel), and (General Settings). When you click a tab, the options available in the red frame switches; set the details of each function on each tab as needed. (Scanning from a Computer) Tab Set the default actions when scanning from IJ Scan Utility or My Image Garden.
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Settings (Attach to E-mail (Auto)) Dialog Settings (Attach to E-mail (Document)) Dialog Settings (Attach to E-mail (Photo)) Dialog Important • When the Settings dialog is displayed from My Image Garden, the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab does not appear. (General Settings) Tab Set the model to use, file size restriction on e-mail attachment, language for detecting text in images, and the folder in which to save images temporarily.
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Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog Click Auto Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Auto Scan) dialog. In the Settings (Auto Scan) dialog, you can make advanced scan settings to scan by automatically detecting the item type. (1) Scan Options Area (2) Save Settings Area (3) Application Settings Area...
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• Long narrow items such as panoramic photos • Reflective disc labels may not be scanned as expected. • Place items to be scanned on the platen correctly. Otherwise, items may not be scanned correctly. Refer to "Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)"...
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Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) JPEG Image Quality You can specify the image quality of JPEG files. PDF Compression Select the compression type for saving PDF files. Standard It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Compresses the file size when saving, allowing you to reduce the load on your network/server. Create a PDF file that supports keyword search Select this checkbox to convert text in images into text data and create PDF files that support keyword search.
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Note • To add an application or folder to the pop-up menu, select Add... from the pop-up menu, then click (Plus) in the displayed dialog and specify the application or folder. Instructions Opens this guide. Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.
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Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Click Document Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Document Scan) dialog. In the Settings (Document Scan) dialog, you can make advanced scan settings to scan items as documents. (1) Scan Options Area (2) Save Settings Area (3) Application Settings Area Important...
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Color Mode Select the color mode in which to scan the item. Paper Size Select the size of the item to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the paper size appears. Select a Unit, then enter the Width and Height, and then click OK.
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Printed materials are displayed as a collection of fine dots. "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned. Note • Scanning takes longer than usual when you enable Reduce moire. Reduce gutter shadow Reduces gutter shadows that appear between pages when scanning open booklets.
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• Documents with patterned backgrounds In that case, select the Check scan results and specify save settings checkbox, and then rotate the image in the Save Settings dialog. (2) Save Settings Area File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved. When you save a file, the date and four digits are appended to the set file name in the "_20XX0101_0001"...
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JPEG Image Quality You can specify the image quality of JPEG files. Important • This appears only when JPEG/Exif is selected in Data Format. Create a PDF file that supports keyword search Select this checkbox to convert text in images into text data and create PDF files that support keyword search.
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You can specify the e-mail client you want to start from the pop-up menu. Start OCR Select this when you want to convert text in the scanned image into text data. You can specify the application from the pop-up menu. Do not start any application Saves to the folder specified in Save in.
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Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) Dialog Click Save to PC (Auto) on the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab to display the Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) dialog. In the Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) dialog, you can specify how to respond when saving images to a computer after scanning them from the operation panel by automatically detecting the item type.
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Important • The color tone may differ from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan. Note • Scanning takes longer than usual when you enable this function. (2) Save Settings Area File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved.
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Note • PDF files that are searchable in the language selected in Document Language on the (General Settings) tab of the Settings dialog are created. Save to a subfolder with current date Select this checkbox to create a current date folder in the folder specified in Save in and save scanned images in it.
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Settings (General Settings) Dialog Click the (General Settings) tab to display the Settings (General Settings) dialog. In the Settings (General Settings) dialog, you can set the product to use, file size restriction on e-mail attachment, language to detect text in images, and folder in which to save images temporarily. Important •...
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Folder to Save Temporary Files Displays the folder in which to save images temporarily. Click Browse... to specify the destination folder. Instructions Opens this guide. Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.
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Network Selection Screen You can select the scanners or printers to be used for scanning or printing over a network from your computer or the operation panel. Network Selection Screen In Product Name in the Settings (General Settings) dialog, select an item with "Network" after the product name from the list, then click Select that appears to the right of the product name to display the network selection screen.
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• If you have changed the Bonjour service name after selecting your scanner or printer by Bonjour service name, reopen the network selection screen and select the new Bonjour service name from Scanners. Note • If the Bonjour service name of your scanner or printer does not appear or cannot be selected, check the following, click OK to close the screen, then reopen it and try selecting again.
Using Scanner Driver (ICA Driver) You can scan by starting the scanner driver from various applications. Refer to Help of Mac OS for how to scan. Note • Refer to "Image Corrections and Color Adjustments" for details on the setting procedures for image correction and color adjustment.
Image Corrections and Color Adjustments Correct images and adjust colors using the scanner driver (ICA (Image Capture Architecture) driver). Important • When image correction or color adjustment is applied to items without moire, dust/scratches, or faded colors, the color tone may be adversely affected. •...
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Document Applies Image Adjustment suitable for text documents. Note • If the image is not adjusted properly with Auto, specify the item type. • The color tone may change from the source image due to the Image Adjustment. In that case, set Image Adjustment to None.
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Grain Correction Use this function to reduce graininess (roughness) in photos taken with high-speed or sensitized film, etc. None Graininess will not be reduced. Select this when the photo is slightly grainy. Medium It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Select this when the photo is very grainy.
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• How to place the item depends on your model and the item to be scanned. Unsharp Mask Emphasizes the outline of the subjects to sharpen the image. Descreen Reduces moire patterns. Printed materials are displayed as a collection of fine dots. "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned.
General Notes (Scanner Driver) The scanner driver (ICA (Image Capture Architecture) driver) is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind when using the scanner driver. Scanner Driver Restrictions • If the computer is shared among multiple users or when you have logged out and back on, a message indicating that the scanner driver is in use may appear.
Updating the Scanner Driver Obtaining the Latest Scanner Driver Before Installing the Scanner Driver Installing the Scanner Driver...
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Obtaining the Latest Scanner Driver Upgrading your current scanner driver (ICA (Image Capture Architecture) driver) to the latest scanner driver may solve some problems you have experienced. To obtain the scanner driver, access our website and download the scanner driver for your model. Important •...
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Before Installing the Scanner Driver Check the following points before installing the scanner driver (ICA (Image Capture Architecture) driver). Check these also when you cannot install the scanner driver. Machine Status • If the machine and computer are connected with a USB cable, disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
Installing the Scanner Driver Access our website via the Internet to download the latest scanner driver (ICA (Image Capture Architecture) driver). Follow these steps to install the downloaded scanner driver. 1. Mount the disk. Double-click the downloaded disk image file. The file is decompressed and the disk is mounted.
Using IJ Scan Utility Lite What Is IJ Scan Utility Lite (Scanner Software)? Starting IJ Scan Utility Lite Scanning Documents and Photos Basics Scanning Originals Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch) Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Saving after Checking Scan Results IJ Scan Utility Lite Screens...
What Is IJ Scan Utility Lite (Scanner Software)? IJ Scan Utility Lite is an application for scanning documents, photos, and other items. Access all scanning functions to scan and save directly, from the icons in the IJ Scan Utility Lite main screen.
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Important • Some functions are available only when My Image Garden is installed. Note • To set the applications to integrate with, see Settings Dialog.
Starting IJ Scan Utility Lite Select Applications from Go menu of Finder, and then double-click Canon Utilities > IJ Scan Utility > Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite icon to start IJ Scan Utility Lite. Important • If an available scanner or printer is not detected, an error message appears a few moments after...
Scanning Documents and Photos Scan items placed on the platen with settings suitable for documents or photos. In addition, scan with your favorite settings saved beforehand. 1. Place the item on the platen. Place the item face-down on the platen and align an upper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the platen.
IJ Scan Utility Lite Screens IJ Scan Utility Lite Main Screen Settings Dialog Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Settings (General Settings) Dialog...
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IJ Scan Utility Lite Main Screen Select Applications from Go menu of Finder, and then double-click Canon Utilities > IJ Scan Utility > Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite icon to start IJ Scan Utility Lite. You can complete from scanning to saving at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon.
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Scan/save settings and the response after scanning can be specified in the Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog. Driver Allows you to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. Save settings and the response after scanning can be specified in the Settings (Driver) dialog. Scan text in scanned magazines and newspapers and display it in a specified application.
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Settings Dialog The Settings dialog has two tabs: (Scanning from a Computer) and (General Settings). When you click a tab, the options available in the red frame switches; set the details of each function on each tab as needed. (Scanning from a Computer) Tab Set the default actions when scanning from IJ Scan Utility Lite or My Image Garden.
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(General Settings) Tab Set the model to use, file size restriction on e-mail attachment, and language for detecting text in images. Settings (General Settings) Dialog...
Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) This section describes how to load originals on the platen for scanning. If items are not placed correctly they may not be scanned correctly. Important • Do not place objects on the document cover. When you open the document cover, the objects may fall into your scanner or printer, resulting in malfunction.
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Important • Large items (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a for- mat other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format. Multiple items: Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (di- agonally striped area) of the platen and items, and between...
In the IJ Scan Utility main screen, select your scanner or printer that is connected to a network. Start IJ Scan Utility. 2. Select "Canon XXX series Network" (where "XXX" is the model name) for Product Name. You can scan via a network connection.
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The Settings (General Settings) dialog appears. 4. In Product Name, select an item with "Network" after the product name, then click Select that appears to its right. network selection screen appears. 5. Click Scan-from-Operation-Panel Settings. The Scan-from-Operation-Panel Settings screen appears. 6.
Scanning from Operation Panel Forwarding Scanned Data to Computer Using Operation Panel Basics Sending Scanned Data as E-Mail from Computer Setting Items for Scanning Using Operation Panel Setting Up Operation Panel with IJ Scan Utility (Windows) Setting Up Operation Panel with IJ Scan Utility (Mac OS)
Network Scan Settings • The destination and the file name are specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility. You can specify the destination and the file name in Canon IJ Scan Utility. For more on settings of Canon IJ Scan Utility: ◦...
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Common settings in LAN settings under Device settings. WSD setting If you select Search again, the printer starts searching for the connected computers again. • The destination and the file name are specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility in advance. • For Windows: Settings Dialog Box •...
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A. Select the document type. Note • When you forward the scanned data to the computer searched using WSD, you cannot select the document type. Auto scan The printer detects the type of the originals automatically and the image is forwarded in the optimized size, resolution and data format.
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If you do not continue scanning, tap End. The scanned data is forwarded to the computer. Scanned data is forwarded to the computer according to the settings specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility. Remove the original on the platen glass after scanning is complete.
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• For Windows: Scanning Photos and Documents • For Mac OS: Scanning Photos and Documents Note • For Windows: • You can use a WIA-compliant application software to scan originals with this printer. For details: Other Scanning Methods • If you want to convert a scanned document to text: Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)
• When you forward the scanned data to the computer or attach the data to an e-mail, you can specify the destination and file name using Canon IJ Scan Utility. • For Windows: Settings Dialog Box •...
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1. Scan size Select the size of the original. 2. Format Select the data format of the scanned data. 3. Scan res (Scan resolution) Select the resolution for scanning. 4. Reduce show-thru (Reducing show-through) Characters on the back may show through when scanning a thin document such as a newspaper. Select ON if characters seem to show through on the scanned document.
Frequently Asked Questions Cannot Find Printer on Network Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN Network Key Unknown Network For other questions about network, click here. Printing Does Not Start Paper Is Blank/Printing Is Blurry/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Appear Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Print Paper Jams Cannot Install MP Drivers...
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Scan Results Are Unsatisfactory (Windows) Scan Results Are Unsatisfactory (Mac OS) Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet Cannot Set Correctly (Network) Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN Printer Suddenly Cannot Be Used Network Key Unknown Administrator Password Set for Printer Unknown Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changing Its Settings Message Appears on Computer During Setup...
Network Settings and Common Problems Here are frequently asked questions on network. Select a connection method you are using, or you want to use. Wireless LAN Wireless Direct Wireless LAN Cannot Find Printer Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen/Connect Cable Screen Cannot Find Printer after Searching it on Printer Detection Screen During Setup...
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Checking Wireless Router SSID for Smartphone/Tablet Setting Up Using Smartphone/Tablet Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet Downloading Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY Problems while Using Printer Message Appears on Computer During Setup Printing Is Slow Ink Level Not Shown on Printer Status Monitor (Windows)
Connecting the Printer to a Network Available Connection Methods The following connection methods are available on the printer. • Wireless Connection Connect the printer and computer/smartphone/tablet using a wireless router. If you have a wireless router, we recommend you use one for wireless connection. •...
Troubleshooting Network Settings and Common Problems for troubleshooting on network connection. Notice/Restriction See below for details. • Restrictions on network settings: Restrictions • Notices when printing using web service: Notice for Web Service Printing...
Restrictions When connecting another device while a device (such as a smartphone) is already connected to the printer, connect it using the same connection method as the connected device. If you connect using a different connection method, the connection to the device in use will be disabled. Connect via wireless router •...
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• In Wireless Direct mode, you can connect up to five devices at the same time. If you try to connect a sixth device while five devices are already connected, an error will appear. If an error appears, disconnect a device that does not use the printer, then configure settings again. •...
Cannot Find Printer on Network While performing printer setup: Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows) Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen/Connect Cable Screen While using printer: Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN...
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows) If the printer cannot be found and the Check Printer Settings screen appears after searching the printer by Automatic search on the Search for Printers screen, click Redetect and search for the printer again by the IP address on the Search for Printers screen.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Power Status Are printer and network device (router, etc.) turned on? Make sure the printer is turned on. Confirming that the Power Is On Make sure network device (router, etc.) is turned on. If printer or network device is off: Turn on printer or network device.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking PC Network Connection Can you view any web pages on your computer? Make sure the computer and network device (router, etc.) are configured and the computer is connected to the network.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's Wireless LAN Settings Is printer set to allow wireless communication? Make sure the icon is displayed on the touch screen. If icon is not displayed: The printer is not set to allow wireless communication. Click Wireless LAN Setup Information on the Check Printer Settings screen to check the status and turn on wireless communication on the printer.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Wireless LAN Environment Is printer connected to wireless router? Use the icon on the touch screen to make sure the printer is connected to the wireless router. icon is displayed: •...
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Important • Depending on the wireless router, note that different SSID is assigned for a bandwidth (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) or its usage (for PC or game machine) using alphanumeric characters at the end of SSID. Check the SSID of the wireless router for the printer on the touch screen. Tap the icon on the lower left, tap Yes, and then check SSID.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's IP Address Is printer's IP address specified correctly? If printer's IP address is not specified correctly, the printer may not be found. Make sure whether printer's IP address is not used for another device.
• If no message appears: Cancel the setup, and then set the security software to allow Canon software to access the network. The file Setup.exe or Setup64.exe in the win > Driver > DrvSetup folder on the Setup CD-ROM After setting the security software, redo the network communication setup from the beginning.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Wireless Router Settings Check wireless router settings. Check wireless router network connection settings, such as IP address filtering, MAC address filtering, encryption key, and DHCP function. Make sure the same radio channel is assigned to the wireless router and the printer. To check the settings of the wireless router, see the instruction manual supplied with the wireless router or contact the manufacturer.
Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen/Connect Cable Screen If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen or the Connect Cable screen, check the following. Make sure USB cable is securely plugged in to printer and computer. Check1 Connect the printer and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located at the back of the printer.
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3. Turn off printer. 4. Restart computer. 5. Make sure you have no application software running. 6. Redo setup according to instructions on Canon website. Note • You can use the Setup CD-ROM to redo setup. • For Mac OS: 1.
Check3 If it is not, perform setup. • For Windows: Use the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website. • For Mac OS: Follow the instructions on the Canon website. If you can use IJ Network Device Setup Utility, look for printer again. (Windows)
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Make sure security software's firewall is off. Check10 If your security software's firewall is on, a message may appear warning you that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If this warning message appears, set security software to always allow access.
Network Connection Problems Printer Suddenly Cannot Be Used Network Key Unknown Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changing Its Settings...
Printer Suddenly Cannot Be Used Cannot Communicate with Printer Following Network Settings Change Cannot Communicate with Printer via Wireless LAN Cannot Communicate with Printer Using Wireless Direct Cannot Print or Scan from a Computer Connected to the Network Cannot Communicate with Printer Following Network Settings Change It may take a while for the computer to obtain an IP address, or you may need to restart your computer.
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Make sure security software's firewall is off. Check9 If your security software's firewall is on, a message may appear warning you that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If this warning message appears, set security software to always allow access.
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• For Windows: Use the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website. • For Mac OS: Follow the instructions on the Canon website. • Positioning: Make sure there are no obstacles between the wireless router and the printer.
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If MP Drivers are not installed, install them. Check2 • For Windows: Install the MP Drivers using the Setup CD-ROM or install them from the Canon website. • For Mac OS: Install the MP Drivers from the Canon website. Make sure wireless router does not restrict which computers can access it.
Network Key Unknown WPA/WPA2 or WEP Key Set for Wireless Router Unknown, Cannot Connect Setting an Encryption Key WPA/WPA2 or WEP Key Set for Wireless Router Unknown, Cannot Connect For more on setting up a wireless router, see the instruction manual provided with the wireless router or contact its manufacturer.
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• Using WEP The key length, key format, key to use (one of 1 to 4), and authentication method must be the same for the wireless router, the printer, and your computer. To communicate with a wireless router that uses automatically generated WEP keys, you must set the printer to use the key generated by the wireless router, entering it in hexadecimal format.
Changing Its Settings When you replace a wireless router, redo the network setup for the printer. • For Windows: Use the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website. • For Mac OS: Follow the instructions on the Canon website.
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With Encryption On, Cannot Communicate with Printer After Changing Encryption Type at Wireless Router If you change the encryption type for the printer and it subsequently cannot communicate with the computer, make sure the encryption type for the computer and the wireless router matches the type set for the printer.
Other Network Problems Checking Network Information Restoring to Factory Defaults Message Appears on Computer During Setup Packets Are Sent Constantly (Windows)
Checking Network Information Checking Printer IP Address or MAC Address Checking Computer IP Address or MAC Address Checking Communication Between the Computer, the Printer, and the Wireless Router Checking Network Setting Information Checking Printer IP Address or MAC Address To check the printer's IP Address or MAC address, print out the network settings information or use the operation panel to display it.
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1. Select System Preferences from Apple menu, and then click Network. 2. Make sure network interface used by computer is selected, and then click Advanced. Make sure Wi-Fi is selected as network interface. 3. Check the IP address or MAC address. Click TCP/IP to check the IP address.
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"XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX" is the IP address of the target device. A message such as the following appears. 64 bytes from XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=3.394 ms 64 bytes from XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=1.786 ms 64 bytes from XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=1.739 ms --- XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX ping statistics --- 3 packets transmitted, 3 packets received, 0% packet loss If packet loss is 100%, communication is not taking place.
Initialization erases all network settings on the printer, making printing or scanning operation from a computer over a network impossible. To use the printer over a network again after restoring it to the factory defaults, use the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website to redo setup. • For Mac OS: Initialization erases all network settings on the printer, making printing or scanning operation from a computer over a network impossible.
Printing Does Not Start Make sure printer is securely plugged in and press ON button to turn it on. Check1 The POWER lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit. Note •...
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The printer will not print properly if you are using a printer driver for a different printer. • For Windows: Make sure "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected in the Print dialog box. Note • To make the printer the one selected by default, select Set as Default Printer.
24 hours later. • If problem is not resolved after performing print head deep cleaning twice: If print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be damaged. Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Make sure paper is loaded. Check1 Loading Paper When loading paper, consider the following. Check2 • When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets before loading the paper. •...
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Are transport unit cover and rear cover attached properly? Check9 Rear View for the positions of the transport unit cover and the rear cover. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
Print Results Are Unsatisfactory If the print results are unsatisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, check the paper and print quality settings first. Do page size and media type settings match size and type of loaded paper? Check1 If these settings do not match, it is not possible to obtain the proper result.
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This setting cannot be made on the PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device. If problem is not resolved, check other causes. Check3 See also the sections below: Paper Is Blank/Printing Is Blurry/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Appear Lines Are Misaligned Paper Is Smudged / Printed Surface Is Scratched Vertical Line Next to Image Cannot Complete Printing Part of Page Is Not Printed (Windows)
Paper Is Blank/Printing Is Blurry/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Appear Printing Is Blurry Colors Are Wrong...
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White Streaks Appear Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Check status of ink tanks. Replace ink tank if ink has run out. Check2 Replacing Ink Tanks Is orange tape or protective film still on ink tank? Check3 Make sure all the protective film is peeled off to expose the Y-shaped air hole, as shown below (A).
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• If problem is not resolved after performing print head deep cleaning twice: If print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be damaged. Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. When using paper with one printable surface, check the correct printable side Check5 of the paper.
Lines Are Misaligned Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Perform print head alignment. Check2 If printed lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Aligning the Print Head Note •...
Paper Is Smudged / Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged Smudged Edges Smudged Surface Printed Surface Is Scratched Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Check paper type. Check2 Make sure you are using the right paper for what you are printing. Supported Media Types Correct curl before loading paper.
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1. Roll up paper in opposite direction to paper curl as shown below. 2. Check that paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note • Depending on paper type, the paper may smudge or may not feed properly even if it is not curled inward. Follow the instructions below to curl the paper outward up to 0.1 inch / 3 mm (B) in height before printing.
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To open the printer driver setup window, see How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window. ◦ For Mac OS: In the Canon IJ Printer Utility2, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, select Prevent paper abrasion check box, and then click Apply.
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5. Check message and click OK. • For Mac OS: 1. Make sure printer is turned on. 2. Open Canon IJ Printer Utility2. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility2 3. Select Custom Settings in pop-up menu. 4. Drag Ink Drying Wait Time: slide bar to set wait time and click Apply.
Vertical Line Next to Image Is loaded paper size correct? Check If the loaded paper is larger than the size you specified, a vertical line may appear in the margin. Set the paper size to match the loaded paper. Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Note •...
Scanner Does Not Work Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Check 1 Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer. Check 2 If the USB cable is connected to a USB hub, remove it from the USB hub and Check 3 connect it to a USB port on the computer.
Scanner Driver Does Not Start Make sure the scanner driver (ICA (Image Capture Architecture) driver) is Check 1 installed. If not installed, install the scanner driver from our website. Select your scanner or printer on the application's menu. Check 2 Note •...
IJ Scan Utility Lite Error Messages If an error message for IJ Scan Utility Lite appears, check the error code and follow the corresponding solution. Error Code Error Message Solution There is not enough memory. Exit other applications to increase •...
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Cannot write file. • Check the access per- mission on the folder in Save in in the corre- sponding Settings dialog. Cannot read file. • Check the access per- mission on the folder in Save in in the corre- sponding Settings dialog. You do not have the required privileges to access the specified fold- •...
Mechanical Problems Power Does Not Come On Power Shuts Off By Itself USB Connection Problems Cannot Communicate with Printer via USB Touch Screen Shows Wrong Language...
Make sure power plug is securely connected to printer, and then turn it back on. Check2 Unplug printer, leave it for at least 2 minutes, and then plug it back in and turn it Check3 on again. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
• If you are using a Mac OS and if you do not want the printer to turn off automatically: Open Canon IJ Printer Utility2, select Power Settings in the pop-up menu, and then select Disable for Auto Power Off on Auto Power.
USB Connection Problems Printing or Scanning Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/"This device can perform faster" Message Appears (Windows) If your system environment does not support Hi-Speed USB, the printer operates at the slower speed of USB 1.1. In this case, the printer works properly but printing or scanning speed may slow down due to the communication speed.
Cannot Communicate with Printer via USB Make sure printer is turned on. Check1 Connect USB cable properly. Check2 As the illustration below, the USB port is at the back of the printer. Make sure Enable bidirectional support is selected in Ports sheet of Check3 properties dialog box of printer driver.
2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon in the window that appears. If the contents of the CD-ROM appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE. If you cannot install the MP Drivers with the Setup CD-ROM, install them from the Canon website. Note • If the CD-ROM icon does not appear, try the following: •...
MP Drivers. Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Reinstall the MP Drivers with the Setup CD-ROM or install them from the Canon website. Note • If the installer was stopped due to a Windows error, Windows operation may be unstable, and you may not be able to install the drivers.
Updating MP Drivers in Network Environment (Windows) Download the latest MP Drivers. The latest MP Drivers for your model are available for download on the Canon website. Uninstall the existing MP Drivers and follow the installation instructions to install the latest MP Drivers that you downloaded.
An Error Occurs If an error occurs in printing, for example if the paper runs out or jams, a troubleshooting message appears automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. When an error occurs, a message is displayed on the computer screen or the touch screen. Depending on the error, a Support Code (error number) is displayed on the computer screen or the touch screen.
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When a Support Code and a message are displayed on the touch screen: For details on how to resolve errors, see List of Support Code for Error. Note • For details on how to resolve errors without Support Codes, see Message Appears.
Message Appears This section describes some of the errors and messages that may appear. Note • A support code (error number) is displayed on the computer or on the touch screen for some errors. For details on errors that have support code, see List of Support Code for Error.
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Check3 Uninstall the MP Drivers following the procedure described in Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers and reinstall them from the Setup CD-ROM or the Canon website. When printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, check device Check4 status from your computer.
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• "Printer driver could not be found" Uninstall the MP Drivers following the procedure described in Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers and reinstall them from the Setup CD-ROM or the Canon website. • "Could not print Application name - File name"...
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• If you agree to participate in survey program: Click Agree and follow the on-screen instructions. The printer usage information is sent via the Internet. Once you have completed the procedure, the information is subsequently sent automatically and the confirmation screen does not reappear. Note •...
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If you are logged in on an account with administrator privileges, follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Select Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. 3. Select Change. If you select Yes after you have followed the on-screen instructions, the confirmation screen will appear at the time of the next survey.
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• If you agree to participate in survey program: Click Agree and follow the on-screen instructions. The printer usage information is sent via the Internet. Once you have completed the procedure, the information is subsequently sent automatically and the confirmation screen does not reappear. Note •...
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2. Select Applications from Go menu of Finder, double-click Canon Utilities folder and Inkjet Extended Survey Program folder. 3. Move Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program.app file to Trash. 4. Restart computer. Empty Trash and restart your computer. • Changing setting: To display the confirmation screen every time the printer usage information is sent or to resume surveying, follow the procedure below.
List of Support Code for Error Support code appears on the touch screen and your computer screen when errors occur. A "support code" is an error number, and appears along with an error message. When an error occurs, check the support code displayed on the touch screen and computer screen and take the appropriate action in response.
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• 6000 to 6ZZZ 6000 6001 6004 6500 6502 6800 6801 6900 6901 6902 6910 6911 6930 6931 6932 6933 6936 6937 6938 6940 6941 6942 6943 6944 6945 6946 6A80 6A81 6A82 • A000 to ZZZZ B202 B203 B204 B205 C000 For paper jam support codes, see also List of Support Code for Error (Paper...
List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams) If paper jams, remove it following the appropriate procedure as shown below. • If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot or the rear tray: ◦ If the paper fed from the rear tray is jammed: 1300 •...
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1300 Cause Paper is jammed when feeding paper from rear tray. What to Do If the paper fed from the rear tray is jammed, remove the jammed paper from the paper output slot or from the rear tray following the instructions below. 1.
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• We recommend using paper sizes other than A5 to print documents with photos or graphics. A5 paper may curl and jam as it leaves the printer. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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1303 Cause Paper is jammed when feeding paper from cassette. What to Do If the paper fed from the cassette is jammed, try to remove the paper from the following locations. • Paper output slot 1300 • Inside of the printer Paper Is Jammed inside Printer •...
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3. Detach rear cover. Pull out the rear cover. 4. Slowly pull out paper. Note • Do not touch the inner parts of the printer. If you were not able to remove the paper in this step, detach the transport unit cover and remove the paper by following these steps.
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2. Slowly pull out paper. Note • Do not touch the inner parts of the printer. 3. Make sure all jammed paper is removed. 4. Attach transport unit cover. Insert the transport unit cover slowly all the way into printer and take down the transport unit cover.
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If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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1304 Cause Paper is jammed when performing automatic duplex printing. What to Do If the paper is jammed when performing automatic duplex printing, try to remove the paper from the following locations. • Paper output slot 1300 • Inside of the printer Paper Is Jammed inside Printer If the measures above do not solve the problem, see Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Side...
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4. Slowly pull out paper. Note • Do not touch the inner parts of the printer. If you were not able to remove the paper in this step, detach the transport unit cover and remove the paper by following these steps. 1.
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Insert the projections of the right side of the rear cover into the printer, and then push the left side of the rear cover until it is closed completely. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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1313 Cause Paper is jammed as printer pulled in printed paper. What to Do If the paper is jammed as the printer pulled in the printed paper, try to remove the paper from the following locations. • Paper output slot 1300 •...
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4. Slowly pull out paper. Note • Do not touch the inner parts of the printer. If you were not able to remove the paper in this step, detach the transport unit cover and remove the paper by following these steps. 1.
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Insert the projections of the right side of the rear cover into the printer, and then push the left side of the rear cover until it is closed completely. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
Paper Is Jammed inside Printer If the jammed paper tears and you cannot remove the paper either from the paper output slot or from the transport unit, or if the jammed paper remains inside the printer, remove the paper following the instructions below.
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4. Hold jammed paper firmly in both hands. If the paper is rolled up, pull out it. 5. Slowly pull out paper, so as not to tear it. Pull out the paper at an angle of about 45 degrees. 6. Make sure all jammed paper is removed.
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Check the printer again for any remaining bits of paper. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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1000 Cause Possible causes include the following. • There is no paper in the rear tray. • Paper is not loaded in the rear tray properly. What to Do Take the corresponding actions below. • Load paper in the rear tray. •...
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1003 Cause Possible causes include the following. • There is no paper in the cassette. • Paper is not loaded in the cassette properly. What to Do Take the corresponding actions below. • Load paper in the cassette. • Align the paper guides with the both edges of the paper when you load paper in the cassette. •...
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1200 Cause Scanning unit/cover is open. What to Do Close the scanning unit / cover and wait for a while. Do not close it while you are replacing an ink tank.
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1401 Cause Print head may be damaged. What to Do Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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1600 Cause If the lamp on the ink tank is flashing, ink may have run out. What to Do Replacing the ink tank is recommended. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, select OK on the printer with the ink tank installed.
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1660 Cause An ink tank is not installed. What to Do Install the ink tank.
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With this operation, disabling the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
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With this operation, disabling the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition or by using refilled ink tanks.
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Cause Ink absorber is almost full. What to Do Select OK on the touch screen to continue printing. Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Note • In the case of warnings or errors caused by remaining ink levels, the printer cannot print or scan.
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Open the scanning unit / cover and make sure the tape for securing the print head holder during transportation has been removed. If the tape is still there, remove it and close the scanning unit / cover. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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2110 Cause Paper settings for printing or copying do not match cassette paper information set on printer. Note • See below for the correct correspondence between paper settings made on the printer driver or on the touch screen. Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type) (Windows) Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type) (Mac OS) Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size) (Windows)
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What to Do Select OK on the touch screen again to display the screen below. Select the appropriate action. Note • Depending on settings, some of the options below may not appear. Print with the loaded paper. Select this option to print or copy onto the paper in the cassette without changing the paper settings. For example, if the print or copy paper setting is A5, and cassette paper information is set to A4, the A5 size setting is used to print or copy onto the paper in the cassette.
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Once you have inserted the cassette after changing the paper, the screen for setting cassette paper information appears. Set paper information for the paper in the cassette. Note • If you do not know what paper information to set, press the Back button. The previous screen appears, showing the paper size and media type.
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2900 Cause Scanning print head alignment sheet failed. What to Do Select OK on the touch screen and follow the instructions below. • Make sure the print head alignment sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the platen glass.
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2901 Cause Print head alignment pattern has been printed and printer is waiting to scan sheet. What to Do Scan the printed alignment pattern. 1. Load print head alignment sheet on platen glass. Place the printed side down and align the mark in the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark 2.
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4103 Cause Cannot perform printing with current print settings. What to Do Press the printer's Stop button to cancel printing. Then change the print settings and retry printing.
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Printer error has occurred. What to Do Turn off printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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Printer error has occurred. What to Do Turn off printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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Press ink tanks until they click into place. Turn the printer back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • When clearing an impediment to print head holder motion, be careful not to touch white belt (A).
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Printer error has occurred. What to Do Turn off printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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5B00 Cause Printer error has occurred. What to Do Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Note • In the case of warnings or errors caused by remaining ink levels, the printer cannot print or scan.
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List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams) Turn off printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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Press ink tanks until they click into place. Turn the printer back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • When clearing an impediment to print head holder motion, be careful not to touch white belt (A).