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    User's Guide ENG QT5-0546-V05
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    self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to start is our helpful tech support web site. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are found here. 2.Email Tech
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    Disclaimer Canon Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon MP180/MP160. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness
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    92 Paper Jams 94 Cannot Print Properly From A Photo Index Sheet (MP180 95 An Unintended Language is Displayed on the LCD (MP180 95 Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera 96 Cannot Install The MP Driver 98 Cannot Connect To PC Properly 99 Problems With Scanning 100 An Error Message
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    the dust collected on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire. Do not service the machine yourself except as specifically described in this guide. If further servicing is required, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. When storing the machine
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    Canon help line. Do not use flammable sprays near the machine. This could cause a fire or electrical shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the machine. There are high-voltage components inside the machine. If you are looking inside the machine to clear paper jams
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    guides included with your machine. z If the machine does not operate normally when you have followed the instructions provided in "Troubleshooting" on page 85. z If the machine has been dropped or damaged. z If the machine exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for servicing
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    or the Canon help line. Do not touch the high-voltage electrical parts as this may result in electrical shock. Do not place heavy objects on top of the machine as these may topple over and result in injury. When removing paper jammed in the machine, be careful not to get ink on your
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    FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never
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    used in this guide. The following symbols are used to indicate important instructions. Be sure to obey these instructions. Warning Caution Important Indicates the description of MP180. Indicates the description of MP160. Read this when the machine is connected to a Windows system. Read this
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    money z Money orders z Certificates of deposit z Postage stamps (canceled or uncanceled) z Identifying badges or insignias z Selective service or draft papers z Checks or drafts issued by governmental agencies z Motor vehicle licenses and certificates of title z Traveler's checks z Food stamps
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    loading paper. (3) Paper Support Extension Supports paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Pull it out before loading paper. (4) Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge of the paper just touches this guide. (5) Auto Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet
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    Lamp (MP180) Lights when a memory card is inserted into the Card Slots. This lamp flashes while the machine is reading data from the memory card. (15) Scanning Unit Support Used to hold the Scanning Unit being opened. (16) Paper Thickness Lever Used to adjust the gap between the FINE Cartridge and
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    Reset] Button Cancels operations and returns the machine to standby mode. (9) [ON/OFF] Button Turns the machine ON and OFF. Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (10) Alarm Lamp Lights if an error occurs, or when the paper or ink paper jams and other errors that
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    Color Ink Lamp Lights when a Black/Color FINE Cartridge is empty. (12) Paper Lamp Displays the selected paper size and type for copying. (13) [Paper] Button Switches the paper size and type for copying. (14) [+] Button Increases the number of copies. * In the software applications or manuals, [Black
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    turned OFF with [ON/OFF] while the machine is operating. z Your machine performs a FINE Cartridge cleaning every time you plug in the machine. This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the cleaning process. We recommend turning OFF the power with [ON/OFF]. 14
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    Size (W x L) Thickness z All types of paper documents z Photographs z Books, catalogs or magazines z on the Platen Glass. z Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the document is completely dry before / 2 kg. Doing so may cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to break.
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    surface is damaged or becomes dirty. z Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. z Some paper may curl and the print surface may smudge if you have used a large amount of ink for printing. Paper that tends to curl is not recommended for printing photographs or graphics. Use it for
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    Left Printer Driver Setting For [Media Type] [Plain Paper] High Resolution HR-101N Approx. 80 sheets Left Paper (Letter/A4) [High Resolution Paper] Glossy Photo Paper GP-401/ 10 sheets (Letter/A4) Left GP-501 20 sheets (4" x 6"/Credit Card) [Glossy Photo Paper] Matte Photo Paper MP-101 10
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    printing from your computer. We do not recommend using plain paper for photo printing. Envelopes US Commercial No. 10 (9 1/2 in. x 4 1/8 in./241 mm x Canon cannot guarantee consistent performance. Do not use the following types of envelopes since they may cause problems: Envelopes with windows
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    facing up. Do not use the loading support sheet included with this paper. If the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. Matte Photo Paper Letter (8 1/2 in. x 11 in./ Printing from your 215.9 mm x 279.4 mm) computer/photo A4 (8 1/4 in. x 11 3/4 in./ printing 210
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    8" x 10" (8 in. x 10 in./ 203.2 mm x 254.0 mm) Printing from your computer/photo printing Guidelines And Restrictions This is a thick paper with a paper can be printed on. Load one sheet at a time in the Auto Sheet Feeder when manually making double-sided prints. Remove each sheet from the Paper
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    the count reaches 10. For additional information on Photo Paper Pro, see page 22. This is a peel-and-stick sheet that allows you to make original photo stickers using your own photographs. On each sheet, you can print 16 photo stickers with excellent printing qualities. Load only one sheet at a time
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    Transfer should be used as soon as it is printed. Refer to the manuals supplied with the T-Shirt Transfer for details on how to use this paper. z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the ink is dry (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark images may appear indistinct at
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    Loading Paper „ Loading Paper Follow this procedure: 1 Open the Paper Support (1), then pull out the Paper Support Extension (2). (1) (2) 2 Place a stack of paper (print side up) in the Auto Sheet Feeder (1), pinch the Paper Guide (A) and adjust it to the left side of the stack (2). (B) (2) (1) (A)
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    „ Loading Envelopes Follow this procedure: 1 Open the Paper Support, then pull out the Paper Support Extension. 2 Prepare the envelopes for loading. Important z Press down firmly on the edges of the envelopes to make the folds crisp. Also, press firmly on
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    envelopes (print side up) in the Auto Sheet Feeder (1), pinch the Paper Guide (A) and adjust it to the left side of the stack (2). (B) (2) (1) (A) z Load the envelopes in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the short side down. z Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. Important Make sure the stack does
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    max. 99 copies). Ex: 1 00% A 4 STD 0 3 PLAIN Note For the maximum load limit for the paper you are using in the Auto Sheet Feeder, see page 17. 4 Adjust the settings for your document as necessary. Note machine starts copying. Note To cancel copying, press [Stop/Reset]. 26 Copying Chapter 2
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    text-only documents. If the quality is not as good as expected, try normal copying. z When you want to make 10 to 19 copies, set the same number for pieces of paper. In this case, the machine will stop copying in an error. Press [Stop/Reset] to release the error. z To cancel copying, press [Stop
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    ] to select the paper type. PLAIN PAPER/PHOTO PAPER PRO/PHOTO PAPER PLUS/MATTE PHOTO PAPR/ GLOSSY Note 6 Press [OK]. In order to obtain optimal quality print results, when copying photographs, use Canon-recommended Photo Paper Pro or Photo Paper Plus Glossy. For details on paper, see page 17. 28
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    . Follow this procedure: 1 Press [COPY]. 2 Press [Menu] repeatedly until appears. 4.INTENSITY MANUAL ADJUST X 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select the or . If you select , press [OK] and then use [ ] to decrease the density, or press [ ] to
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    enlarge copies using three different methods: Preset copy ratios You can select one of the preset ratios to reduce or enlarge copies. Custom copy ratios The machine automatically reduces or enlarges the image to fit the paper (Fit to Page) size. The following sections describe how to use
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    OK]. z Using Automatic Copy Ratios (Fit To Page) You can set the machine to automatically reduce or enlarge the document to fit the paper size you selected in . Follow this procedure: 1 Press [COPY]. 2 Press [Menu] repeatedly until appears. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select
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    Sticker copying (MP180) Borderless copying (MP180) Image repeat (MP180) Fit-to-Page copying (MP160) Copies photos or graphics 152.4 mm) photos or graphics using Canon sticker paper. (1) (2) (1) Platen Glass (Place document face down) (2) 16 stickers Follow this procedure: 1 Load one sheet of
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    2 Press [COPY]. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select the number of copies (max. 99 copies). 4 Adjust the settings for your document as necessary. Note z To select the paper size and type, see page 28. z To select the scanning exposure, see page 29. z To select the copy ratio, see page 30. 5 Press [Menu
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    PHOTO PRO/PHOTO PLUS/MATTE PHOTO select or , then press [OK]. z If you selected , proceed to step 11. z If you selected , proceed to step 7. VERTICAL on the Platen Glass. 10 Adjust the settings for your document as necessary. Note z To select the paper size and type,
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    documents at the same size, their sizes must be one-fourth of the paper size or smaller. Note z cannot be selected for the paper. z cannot be selected for the enlargement/reduction ratio. „ Fit-to-Page Copying (MP160) This feature enables you to copy images so
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    Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card (MP180) Using A Memory Card Let's take a look at different types of memory cards and how to insert and remove them. „ Memory Cards Supported By This Machine Supported memory cards are as follows: Memory Cards which can be inserted directly z CompactFlash (CF)
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    21 compliant) and DPOF (Ver. 1.00 compliant). z Photos stored in a memory card not supported by the digital camera may fail to load or be damaged. For types of memory cards supported by your digital camera, refer to the digital camera user's manual. z Use the digital camera to format the memory card
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    blinking. „ Removing A Memory Card Note If you use the machine connected to your computer, follow the instructions for removal of the memory card from the computer. 1 Ensure that the Access Lamp is not flashing, data stored in the memory card. 38 Printing From A Memory Card (MP180) Chapter 3
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    load paper, see page 23. 2 Insert the memory card into the Card Slot. (See page 37) 3 Press [Photo Index Sheet]. [PHOTO INDEX SHEET] < PRINT > SCAN 4 Use [ ] or [ ] to select . 5 Press [OK]. INDX SHEET PRINT(A4) W PRINT ALL PHOTOS X Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card (MP180) 39
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    to select the range of photographs to print on the Photo Index Sheet. : Prints all image data stored on the memory card. : Prints image data stored on the memory card in chronological /06/2005 X (5) Go to step 7. 40 Printing From A Memory Card (MP180) Chapter 3
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    than one Photo Index Sheet. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Select the paper size and type. (2) Select date printing as necessary. (3) Mark this to print one same Photo Index Sheet again. *If you mark this, all other marked settings will be disregarded. Chapter 3 Printing From A Memory Card (MP180)
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    in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Note When printing image data using a Photo Index Sheet, you can select 8.5" x 11", A4, 4" x 6", or 5" x 7" for the paper size. 10 Load the Photo Index Sheet on the Platen Glass. When loading the Photo Index Sheet, place the front side down, and align the upper left
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    , press [OK] and ensure that a circle is filled in for each setting item. z If the filled circles on the Photo Index Sheet Reset]. z To continue to print photographs using the subsequent Photo Index Sheets, repeat steps 8 to 13. „ Print Index You can print an index of all photos
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    on the memory card will be printed. „ Specifying The Printing Data You can specify how many copies to print for each photo. 1 Turn ON the machine and load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Insert the memory card into the Card Slot. See "Inserting A Memory Card" on page 37. 3 Press [MEMORY
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    print, first print the index and note the photo numbers assigned to them. You can also print a range of photos according to the shooting dates of photos you select. To print an index, see "Print Index" on page 43. 1 Turn ON the machine and load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Insert the
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    your favorite photos on Canon sticker paper. 1 Turn ON the machine and load a sheet of stickers in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Note You can load only one sheet of are printed. Note You cannot specify the paper size, paper type, bordered or borderless printing when using this function. 46 Printing
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    (addition of comments, trimming/rotation, etc.) are not supported. z Photos are automatically scaled according to the paper size. The upper, lower, left, and/or right portion(s) of the photo may be cropped depending on the size of the paper you use. z The shooting date format is as specified
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    paper type: PLAIN PAPER/PHOTO PAPER PRO/PHOTO PAPER PLUS/MATTE PHOTO photo: ON/OFF z REMOVE NOISE Reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas: ON/OFF z FACE BRIGHT Brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light: ON/OFF 48 Printing From A Memory Card (MP180
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    4 Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card (MP180) Setting Up The Card Slot As The Memory Card Drive card into the machine and then opening the [Removable Disk] on your computer enables you to view the photos stored on the card. Furthermore, you can copy the files to your hard disk in the same way
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    Photo data can be written into the memory card. Important z Windows 2000, when the write protection is enabled on the machine: If the computer does not detect that the write protection is enabled, a delayed write error cable back in. 50 Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card (MP180) Chapter 4
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    Pack 2 (hereafter, called Windows XP SP2). 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn ON the machine. 2 Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (See page 23) 3 Create a document or open a file to print. 4 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select [Print] from the application software's [File] menu. The
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    , select the correct document size to be printed. z For details about other printer driver functions, click [Instructions] or [Help] to view the Printer Driver Guide. [Instructions] is only displayed when the On-screen Manual is installed. z Selecting the [Preview before printing] check box displays
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    by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on the machine. z Click [Cancel Printing] on [Canon IJ Status Monitor] to stop printing. To show [Canon IJ Status Monitor], click [Canon MP180 Printer] on the taskbar. [Canon IJ Status Monitor] opens automatically when a machine error occurs. Chapter 5 Printing From
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    may be required. For details, refer to the documentation for each software application you use. z The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS X v.10.4.x. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn ON the machine. (See page 14) 2 Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (See page 23) 3 Create
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    Select [Print] from the application software's [File] menu. The [Print selected. - [Printing a top-quality photo]: Select when printing documents consisting mainly printer driver functions, click [?] to view the Printer Driver Guide. If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the Printer Driver Guide
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    print job in progress by simply pressing [Stop/Reset] on the machine. z Double-clicking the name of your machine in the [Printer List] of the [Printer Setup Utility] (When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-clicking the name of your machine in the [Printer List] of the [Print Center]) displays a dialog
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    installed the MP Driver and MP Navigator, these application software were not installed and thus cannot be launched. To launch any of the above application software from MP Navigator, perform the [Custom Install] once again to install them. z ScanSoft OmniPage SE does not support Windows 98 first
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    for the scanning operations. (See the Scanning Guide) z If you are using Windows XP The program selection screen is displayed the first time you press [Black] / [Color] (MP180) or [SCAN] (MP160) on the machine. Specify [MP Navigator Ver.3.0] as the application software to use, check [Always use this
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    an image from TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP only) compliant application software and use the image in that application software. This procedure varies depending on the application software. For the detailed procedure, refer to the manual of the application software you are using. Chapter 6 Scanning
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    to the device. Note z When printing photos with the digital device connected to the machine instruction manual supplied with your device. z When printing from your PC, be sure to unplug the cable connecting the device. 1 Turn ON the machine. Make sure the device is turned OFF. 2 Load the paper
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    the PictBridge print setup mode and confirm or change the settings. The settings below can be changed by pressing [Menu] (MP180) or [Paper] / [Fit to Page] (MP160) when the PictBridge-compliant device is connected. However, changes can only be made on the properties screen when the corresponding
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    "Page size" setting 10 x 15 cm / 4" x 6" "Media type" setting Photo Paper loaded in machine Photo Paper Plus Glossy Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro Photo Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Photo Glossy Photo Paper Photo Photo Stickers *¹ 13 x 18 cm / 5" x 7" *² Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit
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    based on the bordered/borderless setting specified in the Memory card mode of the machine (MP180) or the Fit-to-Page setting when Photo Paper is selected on the Operation Panel of the machine (MP160). Trimming is performed based on settings on the PictBridge-compliant device. Note z When printing
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    Chapter 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP180) Changing The Settings This section describes the procedure to change the settings in not reduced. „ EXTENDED AMOUNT Selects the amount of image that extends off the paper when printing in borderless: SMALL/ LARGE 64 Changing The Machine Settings
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    A4/B5/A5/4"x6"/5"x7"/CREDIT CARD SIZE „ MEDIA TYPE Selects the paper type: PLAIN PAPER/PHOTO PAPER PRO/PHOTO PAPER PLUS/MATTE PHOTO PAPR/GLOSSY „ PRINT QLTY Selects the print quality: STANDARD/HIGH „ / HUNGARIAN/CZECH/SLOVENE/POLISH/JAPANESE Chapter 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP180) 65
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    RESTORE DEFAULT Changes the settings back to the default, except for the language for LCD messages and the position of the FINE Cartridge: YES/NO SAVE CONFGURATION Saves the current media settings for the size, type, quality, magnification, intensity and image optimize: YES/NO LOAD CONFGURATION
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    with this machine. „ Replacing A FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the machine is turned ON, and then open the Scanning Unit. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place. Chapter
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    staining your clothes or the surrounding work area. z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to local laws and disposal regulations. Caution Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) 68 Routine Maintenance Chapter
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    staining the surrounding work area once you have removed it. z Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the gold terminals of the FINE Cartridge or its nozzles. The machine may not print out properly if you touch the terminals. (1) (2) (1) Gold terminal (2) Nozzle 4 Insert the new FINE
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    we recommend that you use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Replenishing ink only is also not recommended. z Replace the FINE Cartridge promptly. Do not leave with the FINE Cartridge removed. z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one immediately. If you replace it
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    it will be a cause of trouble. * Be sure to press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) with all the FINE Cartridges installed. Printing does not resume if any of the FINE Cartridges are left uninstalled. * If you continue to print with an empty FINE Cartridge, the ink level will not be detected
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    . It also appears automatically during printing. Open the [Canon IJ Printer Utility] dialog box, and then select [Ink Level Information] from the pop-up menu. z When the "!" mark appears on the Low Ink Warning The ink level of the FINE Cartridge showing the "!" mark is low. You should ensure
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    box. 2. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [Ink Cartridge Settings]. 3. Select [Color only] when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select [Black only] when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the [OK] button. 1. Open [Printer Setup Utility] (or Print Center). 2. Double-click
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    the remaining level of ink cannot be calculated correctly. We recommend that you replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one. If you try printing when "?" mark appears, the following message appears and printing stops. In either case, clicking [OK] cancels the error indication and enables continuation
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    , then reinsert it into place. See "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" on page 67. Adjusting the printer driver for the [Print Quality] setting to [High] for Windows, or [Fine] for a Macintosh, may improve the print quality. See the Printer Driver Guide. Step 1 See "Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern" on
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    the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink is being ejected properly from the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. Use this function when the printed nozzle check pattern, see page 77. 1 Load A4- or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Press [Maintenance] repeatedly until appears.
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    describes how to confirm the nozzle check pattern and the FINE Cartridge position pattern. (A) Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. If the ink level is low, replace the relevant FINE Cartridge. (See page 67) z If the lines are broken (1), or white lines
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    FINE Cartridge Cleaning to unclog the FINE Cartridge Nozzles. Cleaning the FINE Cartridge Nozzles consumes ink, so perform FINE Cartridge Cleaning [Color]. Note If FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning does not improve the print quality, contact a Canon service representative. 78 Routine Maintenance
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    If ruled lines are misaligned or a printout is unsatisfactory, FINE Cartridge Alignment is required. „ Aligning The FINE Cartridge 1 Press [Menu] repeatedly until appears. 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select . 3 Press [OK]. The machine prints the head alignment sheet
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    automatically. Note If you select in step 2, the machine prints the current FINE Cartridge Alignment setting. 1 Press [Maintenance] repeatedly until appears. 2 Press [Black] or [Color]. The machine prints the head alignment sheet. 3 Beginning from column A on the printout
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    cord before cleaning the machine. z Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cleaning; they can stick to free cloth moistened with water. Then wipe with a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth making sure not to leave any residue, especially on the Platen Glass. If you have trouble
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    of A4- or Letter-sized paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 7 Repeat steps 2 to 3 three times. The sheet of paper is automatically fed in and then out of the machine. Note If there are no signs of improvement after performing three times, contact a Canon service representative. 82 Routine Maintenance
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    " on page 84. 1 Ensure that the machine is turned ON and there is no paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Take a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper and fold it in half widthwise. Then, open the paper. 3 Load it into the Auto Sheet Feeder with the opened side facing up
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    MP180 on page 83. 2 Press [Maintenance] repeatedly until appears. 3 Press [Black] or [Color]. Inspect the discharged paper. If dust or dirt can be seen on the paper, repeat the cleaning process. Note z If the discharged paper the machine are stained, wipe ink off the protrusions using a swab
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    (See page 103) For Windows Users (See page 106) If You Cannot Solve The Problem (See page 107) z If an error occurs when the machine is connected to a computer When an error occurs in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically
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    or LED, take the corresponding countermeasure described below. Message NO PHOTOS ON CARD LOAD PAPER PAPER JAMMED CHECK INK U041 CHECK INK U051 U052 U053 U059 CHECK INK U075 U076 REQ. SERVICE SOON INCOMPATIBLE CAMERA HEAD ALIGNMENT ERROR CHECK INK U162 Action z There are only invalid images on the
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    ON. If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative. and are alternately displayed on the LED of MP160. Message E, 2 Action Reload the paper correctly and press [Black] or [Color]. E, 3 If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the
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    Cartridge Alignment. FINE Cartridge errors have occurred. Replace the FINE Cartridge. This FINE Cartridge may have previously been used, or the ink and turn ON the machine. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon service representative. Cannot See The Display On The LCD/ Troubleshooting Chapter 10
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    that the (MP180) / paper type (MP160) selected matches the paper loaded. When printing from a computer, check the following. On the [Main] tab of the printer driver, ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. FINE Cartridge nozzles clogged or shifted. Print
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    the paper loaded. z Check [Page Size] on the [Page Setup] tab in the printer properties dialog box of the printer driver (Windows) or [Paper Size] in the [Page Setup] dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the size of the paper loaded. 90 Troubleshooting Chapter 10
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    Windows XP and Windows 2000, if the size of the data is too large, part of it may be lost. When the spool format is EMF, follow the procedure below. 1. Open the printer increase the amount of free space on the disk suitable for the document. (MP180) See "Adjusting Image Quality 10 Troubleshooting 91
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    the machine are stained, wipe ink off the protrusions using a swab or the like. Paper feed roller is dirty. Important Before cleaning, be sure to turn OFF the machine. Follow the steps described in "Cleaning The Roller" on page 82 to clean the paper feed rollers. 92 Troubleshooting Chapter 10
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    . Slide the paper guides against the paper stack. „ Paper Curls/Ink Blots Cause Paper being used is too thin. Action Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon genuine media to print images that have a high color saturation. See "Paper Types You Cannot Use" on page 16. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 93
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    in progress. If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the machine, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact a Canon service representative. Important You cannot load Credit Card-sized paper in the landscape orientation. 94 Troubleshooting Chapter 10
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    . Language Japanese English German French Italian Spanish Dutch Time(s) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Language Portuguese Swedish Russian Czech Hungarian Polish Turkish Time(s) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8. Press [OK]. The desired language is displayed on the LCD. 9. Press [Stop/Reset]. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 95
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    open it. Printing is resumed. Paper jam Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and press [OK] (MP180) / [Black] or [Color] (MP160) on the machine and retry printing. Printer cover open Close the Scanning Unit on the machine. No print head The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly, or
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    . However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber becomes completely full and until the ink absorber is replaced, you are recommended to contact a Canon service representative as early as possible. No ink Printer error z Prepare a new FINE Cartridge. Select Continue*1 in the display on
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    , open the [My Computer] window and then doubleclick the CD-ROM icon. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop to start installation. If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed on the desktop, there is a problem with the CD-ROM. Contact a Canon service representative. 98 Troubleshooting Chapter 10
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    the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your machine for proper MP Driver installation. If the MP Driver was not installed correctly, uninstall the MP Driver, and restart your computer. Try to reinstall the MP Driver. If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an error, Windows may be
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    may solve the problem. Then confirm that the machine is identified. „ ScanGear Won't Start Cause Scanner driver (ScanGear) is not support calling up ScanGear. Start ScanGear from within a TWAIN compatible program. An error message appears and the ScanGear window fails Troubleshooting Chapter 10
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    have engaged in problems. The color of a preview image or a scanned image is different from the original when scanning an image with a plain background like the blue sky. Set [Auto Tone] to [OFF] in ScanGear, and rescan. For details, refer to the Scanning Guide. Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 101
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    as a photo print, of if you otherwise want to specify a custom scan area, specify the scan area manually. Refer to the Scanning Guide for details on manual scan area specification. „ Trouble scanning with Multi-Scan or Multi-Crop function Cause The original is positioned outside the supported area
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    it. For more information, refer to the Scanning Guide. An Error Message Appears On The Screen „ Service Error 5100 is Displayed Cause Action Movement of the FINE Clear the paper jam or foreign object that is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder Cartridge Holder is blocked. from moving, cancel
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    For non-Windows XP, click [Start], select [Settings], and then [Printers]. 2. Select the icon of your machine. 3. Open the [File] menu and select [Properties]. 4. Click the [Ports] tab (or the [Details] tab) to confirm the port settings. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon MP180/MP160) or
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    does not appear on the [Printer] pop-up menu, add the Machine following the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions. „ Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a ink absorber placed in the machine. Press
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    Scanning Guide cannot The [?] button for displaying the scanner driver operating instruction is grayed out be displayed. when the on-screen manuals (instruction manuals) are not installed. Set the Setup CD-ROM in your computer and install the On-screen Manual. 106 Troubleshooting Chapter 10
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    whether the warranty has expired. Before contacting a Canon service representative, confirm the following: z Product name: PIXMA MP180/MP160 z Serial number: written on label at rear of machine z Details of the problem z What you tried to solve the problem, and what happened Note If the machine
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    11 Appendix Printing Area To ensure the best print quality, the machine has been x 8" /101.6 x 203.2 mm, 5" x 7"/127.0 x 177.8 mm and Credit Card paper sizes (MP180). Recommended printing Canon recommends that you print within this area. ( ) area: Printable area: The area where it is possible
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    printing area Printable area Note When Printing on Glossy Photo Paper GP-401/GP-501/Matte Photo Paper MP-101/Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D/Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101/Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-101/SG-201 and Photo Paper Pro PR-101, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you
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    area Note „ Envelopes Size European DL US Com. #10 When Printing on Glossy Photo Paper GP-401/GP-501/Matte Photo Paper MP-101/Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D/Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101/Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-101/SG-201 and Photo Paper Pro PR-101, selection of "Borderless Printing
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    [Canon MP180 Manual/MP160 Manual] and [Uninstall]. 2 When the uninstall message appears, click [OK]. When the message prompting you to restart your computer is displayed, click [OK] to restart your computer. z Uninstall the Printer Driver Guide and Scanning Guide. Delete the MP Driver and scanner
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    unplug the machine. Important To protect the machine from damage, do not unplug the machine while the Alarm Lamp is on. 2 Close the Paper Support and Paper Support Extension. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and from the machine and then disconnect the power cord from the machine. 4 To
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    Paper Support retracted) Weight 443 (W) x 381 (D) x 181 (H) mm 17.44 (W) x 15.00 (D) x 7.13 (H) in MP180: Approx. 6.5 kg (14.4 lb) MP160: Approx. 6.3 kg (13.9 lb) Ink Cartridges Standard Canon FINE Cartridges Black: Canon FINE Cartridge PG-40 Color: Canon FINE Cartridge CL-41 High Yield Canon
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    MP160: Maximum 20 copies Density adjustment MP180: 9 levels Zoom MP180: 25% to 400% Page size Media type Layout Trimming Enhance image Camera Direct Print (PictBridge) Default (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6") 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper
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    Windows XP) Effective scanning width 216 mm / 8.5 inches Scanning resolution Optical resolution MP180: 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi optical MP160 for printer driver installation Mac OS X v.10.2.8 or later: Approx. 450 MB z The following functions are not supported: - Duplex Printing - Photo Optimizer PRO
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    depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Windows Update. z Browser: Help Viewer * The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system. We recommend that you keep your system up to date
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there in this guide. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza,
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    's manual or other documentation for the Product. (b) Use of parts, media, software or supplies (other than those sold by Canon USA), including nonCanon ink cartridges or refilled ink cartridges, that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If
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    EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options: z Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com) z Toll-free live technical support Monday-Saturday (excluding
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    (BILL OF SALE), and a complete explanation of the problem. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER ITEMS WITH THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON, AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD AND INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). InstantExchange Service expedites, usually by the second business day, the
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    : z For interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.canon.ca) z Automated interactive telephone support on most current products 24 hours, 7 days a week (1800-OK-CANON) z Free live technical support Mon - Fri 9am
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    76 O OK Button 12 ON/OFF Button (MP160) 13 ON/OFF Button (MP180) 12 Operation panel (MP160) 13 Operation panel (MP180) 12 P Paper Button 13 Paper Guide 10 Paper Lamp 13 Paper Output Tray 10 Paper Support 10 Paper Support Extension 10 Paper Thickness Lever 11 Photo Index Sheet Button 12 Platen Glass
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    15 Loading Documents 15 Specifications 113 Stop/Reset Button (MP160) 13 Stop/Reset Button (MP180) 12 System Settings (MP180) 64 LOAD CONFGURATION 66 OTHERS 65 PICTBRIDGE SET 65 PRINT SETTINGS 64 RESTORE DEFAULT 66 SAVE CONFGURATION 66 T Troubleshooting 85 Paper Jams 94 U USB Port 11 Users In Canada
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    are duplicated in all such forms and that any documentation, advertising materials, and other materials related to such distribution and use acknowledge that the software was developed at Cygnus Support, Inc. Cygnus Support, Inc. may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this
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    0618B002 Canon Specialty Papers Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6"/50 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6"/120 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy (5" x 7"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (5" x 7"/10
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    The following FINE Cartridges are compatible with this machine. The following FINE Cartridges (High Yield) are also compatible with this machine. For details on FINE Cartridge replacement, refer to "Replacing A FINE Cartridge" in this guide. QT5-0546-V05 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC. 2006 PRINTED IN
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