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    Office All-In-One series Quick Start Guide QT51346V01
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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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    series Office All-In-One Quick Start Guide
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    the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One. All statements, technical information and recommendations
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    62 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 Keeping the Best Printing Results 70 Cleaning Your Machine 71 Troubleshooting 75 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD 76 LCD Cannot Be Seen At All 78 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD 79 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 80 Cannot Connect to
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    . (4) FAX button Switches the machine to fax mode. (5) Alarm lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, Guide on-screen manual. (7) Menu button Accesses the menus and settings to customize operation of your machine. (8) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Displays messages
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    code to dial a pre-registered fax/telephone number. (15) Tone button Switches temporarily to tone dialing. Also changes the mode when entering characters. (16) OK button Finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item. Dismisses the error message and resumes the machine's normal operation
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    fax mode by using these setting items. Press the FAX Quality button to display the fax quality setting items in fax mode. You can specify the scan contrast and fax resolution. For details, refer to the User's Guide on-screen manual RESTORE DEFAULT*1 z MAINTENANCE NOZZLE CHECK (page 58) CLEANING (page
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    (page 50) MEDIA TYPE (page 50) FAX Quality button SCAN CONTRAST (page 41) FAX RESOLUTION (page 41) z SCAN mode Menu button DEVICE SETTINGS MAINTENANCE z Direct Printing mode Menu button DEVICE SETTINGS MAINTENANCE *1 For details, refer to the User's Guide on-screen manual. *2 This setting may not be
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    MP Drivers are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the machine. The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green. Important If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message
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    . * You cannot change the wait time before the LCD goes out. Note When you want to restore the display, perform any operation such as copying, faxing, or scanning, or press any button except for the ON/OFF button. When you press the ON/OFF button while the machine is in Screen
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    10 mm „ Loading Original Documents Load originals to copy, scan, or fax on the Platen Glass. Note Make sure any glue, ink / 2.2 kg. Doing so may cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to break. Guide on-screen manual. 2 Gently close the Document Cover. 8 Before Using the Machine
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    Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray. z Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality. z Photo Quality Media z Glossy Photo Paper z Matte Photo Paper z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided z Photo
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    Support Load Limit Paper Output Tray Load Limit Paper Media Type Thickness Machine Lever*2 Setting - 100 sheets 50 sheets Left PLAIN PAPER - 10 envelopes 1 envelope Right - Printer Driver with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper
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    one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one ink is fixed. Note For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28 lb / 105
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    portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause the paper to be jammed. (A) (B) Note z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For details on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see "Using Specialty
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    z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 21. Before Using the
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    „ Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope. Important z You need to print from the computer to print on envelopes. z Do not use the following envelopes: - Envelopes with a double flap (or
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    Lever, refer to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. In Windows®, select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size. In Macintosh, select DL Envelope or
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    z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 21. 16 Before Using
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    machine is turned off. „ ENLARGE/REDUCE Select the reduction/enlargement method. For details, refer to "Reducing or Enlarging a Copy" in "Making Copies" of the User's Guide onscreen manual. Ex: 1.ENLARGE/REDUCE PRESET RATIO PRESET RATIO / ZOOM / FIT-TO-PAGE Copying 17
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    or region of purchase. „ MEDIA TYPE Select the media type of the loaded paper. Ex: 3.MEDIA TYPE PLAIN PAPER PLAIN PAPER / PHOTO PAPER PRO INTENSITY Change the intensity. Ex: 4.INTENSITY MANUAL ADJUST MANUAL ADJUST / AUTO ADJUST (A) Note If you select MANUAL ADJUST, use the [ button to decrease the
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    Using Useful Copy Functions For details, refer to "Using Useful Copy Functions" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Reducing or Enlarging a Copy (ENLARGE/REDUCE) Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (FRAME ERASE) Copying on Stickers (STICKER COPY) Platen Glass 16 stickers Repeating an
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    settings and click OK. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). 20 Printing from Your Computer
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    the required settings. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click to view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked. 10 Click Print. Printing from Your Computer 21
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    ) software to Windows XP only) to scan originals with this machine. For detailed operations, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. „ Opening MP Navigator EX using the Operation Panel 1 (Macintosh only) Prepare your computer before scanning. This operation is not necessary for Mac OS X v.10
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    given in the device's instruction manual. Note When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the machine, we recommend the use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it fully. 1 Prepare for printing. (1) Turn
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    connecting it to this machine according to instructions given in the device's instruction manual. (1) Make sure that the PictBridge of your PictBridge compliant device. Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the machine. If your PictBridge compliant device does not have setting menu,
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    device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge compliant device. Note Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. *4 When printing on Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm (SG-201), select 20 x 25 cm/8" x 10
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    printing on sticker paper, or A4- or Letter-sized paper. Sticker paper: When you select 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6" for Paper size, you can print 16 images on a used to print the optimized image. If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device, the following additional options may be available,
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    „ Setting on the Machine This section describes the PictBridge print settings on the machine. Set the print settings to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to print according to the settings on the machine. z Displaying the PictBridge Settings Screen and Specifying the Settings
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    are described below. The machine cannot send/receive faxes if the connection is incorrect. Connect the machine correctly. Important If the Power Disconnects Unexpectedly If there is a power failure or if you accidentally disconnect the power cord, the date/time settings as well as all documents
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    , you will need to purchase a B.T. adapter to connect as follows: Connect the external device line to the B.T. adapter, then connect the B.T. adapter to the jack. Faxing 29
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    suit every connecting conditions. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the network device (control devices such as an can print the User's data list to check the current setting. See "Printing the User's Data List" on page 56. 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.
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    4 Press the [ or ] button to select the telephone line type, then press the OK button. ROTARY PULSE: Suitable for pulse dialing. TOUCH TONE: Suitable for tone dialing. Note You cannot use ROTARY PULSE depending on the country or region of purchase. 5 Press the Stop/Reset button. Faxing 31
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    , you can set the sender information to print inside or outside the image area. Refer to "TX TERMINAL ID" in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. z For color sending, the sender information is printed inside the print area and the recipient's name is not printed. z You can enter the
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    letter mode (:a), or number mode (:1). * SP indicates a space. Follow the procedure below to enter letters and numbers when you register names and fax/ phone numbers for the sender information or a coded speed dial. 1 Press the button to switch to uppercase letter mode (:A), lowercase letter mode
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    cord or when there is a power failure, the date and time setting on the machine will be reset. When you connect the machine to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the setting will be copied to the machine once again. 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the [ or ] button
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    that daylight saving (summer time) begins and ends. Note This setting may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase. 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the [ or ] button to select USER SETTINGS, then press the OK button. 3 Press the [ or ] button to
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    time (in 24-hour format) when summer time ends, then press the OK button. Precede single digit with a zero. 7 Press the Stop/Reset button. 36 Faxing
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    to select a coded speed dialing code (00 - 19), then press the OK button two times. TEL NUMBER TEL= 4 Press the Numeric buttons to enter the fax/telephone number you want to register (max. 60 digits (40 digits for Korea), including spaces), then press the OK button two times. NAME :A Note z For
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    speed dialing. You may want to keep the list near the machine to refer to it when dialing. 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the [ or ] button to select PRNT REPORT/LIST, then press REPORT/LIST SPEED DIAL LIST 4 Press the OK button. PRINT BY NAME? < YES > NO 38 Faxing
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    5 Press the [ or ] button to select the sorting way, then press the OK button. YES: Prints the list with the destination name (DESTINATION ID) in alphabetical order. NO: Prints the list with the registered entries in numerical order. Faxing 39
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    scan contrast. See "Adjusting the Scan Contrast or the Image Quality (Fax Resolution)" on page 41. Step 3 Dial the recipient's number. Step 4 Send Faxes. (1) Press the Color or Black button. If you have two or more pages of the original, load the next page on the Platen Glass and press the Color or
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    setting reduces the difference between bright and dark areas. You can adjust the contrast among three contrast levels. (1) Press the FAX button, then press the FAX Quality button. (2) Press the [ or ] button to select the contrast. 1.SCAN CONTRAST -LT DK+ Pressing the [ button decreases the
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    Color sending is available only when the recipient's fax machine supports color faxing. Note z To cancel sending a fax, press the Stop/Reset button. To cancel sending a fax while it is being sent, press the Stop/Reset button, then follow the instructions on the LCD. z In case the machine was
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    supports color faxing. Note To cancel sending a fax, press the Stop/Reset button. To cancel sending a fax while it is being sent, press the Stop/Reset button, then follow the instructions on the LCD. z Redialing There are two methods of redialing: Automatic redialing and Manual (1 to 10 times) •
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    application software that has a printing function. For details, refer to the FAX Driver Guide onscreen manual. „ Sending/Receiving Using ECM This machine is set to send/receive faxes in ECM (Error Correction Mode). ECM automatically corrects errors caused by connection troubles, cross-checking the
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    the Print Settings" on page 50. Important z The machine cannot receive faxes when the power is turned off. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. z To cancel receiving, press the Stop/Reset button and follow any instructions on the LCD. „ Selecting the Receive Mode Select the receive mode
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    button. Note If the machine is located away from the telephone, pick up the handset and dial 25 (the remote receiving ID) to receive faxes (remote reception). See "Remote Receiving" on page 51. (D) When the answering machine responds: If it is a voice call, the answering machine responds to the
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    message should be no longer than 15 seconds. - In the message, tell your callers how to send a fax. z The machine can be set to receive faxes "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. z If you have subscribed to Duplex Ringing service in Hong Kong, the machine will receive faxes
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    company. Note For details on the setting the ring pattern of DRPD service, refer to "DRPD:FAX RNG PAT" in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. z If You Want the Machine to Automatically Switch between Fax and Voice Calls by the Call Ring Patterns (Network Switch): Select NETWORK
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    Menu button. 2 Press the OK button. RECEIVE MODE SET FAX PRIORITY MODE 3 Press the [ or ] button to select WED 06:11 FAX 1ST STANDARD (A) (A) Receive mode FAXONLY:The receive mode is FAX ONLY MODE. TEL 1ST: The receive mode is TEL PRIORITY MODE. FAX 1ST: The receive mode is FAX PRIORITY MODE.
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    , or Legal-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray to print the fax. Important If paper of size other than A4, Letter or Legal is loaded, the received faxes will not be printed and "RECEIVED IN MEMORY" is displayed. Replace the paper loaded with A4, Letter or Legal sized paper, then press the OK
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    the problem is resolved as described, the fax stored in memory is printed automatically. z Ink is low or has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge. z Paper size/type setting is incorrect: correct the paper size/type setting. z Paper has run out while receiving a fax: load the
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    are deleted. Send or print necessary documents before disconnecting the power cord. Note When confirming, printing, or deleting a document or deleting documents in memory, specify a document by its transaction number. 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the [ or ] button to
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    to select NO to print all pages of the document. (5) Press the OK button. Note If you have canceled receiving a fax in progress by pressing the Stop/Reset button, the fax may be printed after the selected document. (6) To print another document, return to step (2), or to finish printing, go to
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    „ Checking a Document's Details in Memory If the machine was not able to print a received fax when the machine is in one of the following situations, the fax is automatically stored in memory. z If ink is low or has run out while receiving a fax z If the paper size/type setting is incorrect z If the
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    . Note For details on the Activity report setting, refer to "ACTIVITY REPORT" in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. z Printing the Activity Report Manually 1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button. 2 Press the [ or ] button to select PRNT REPORT/LIST, then press the
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    printing of the report. Note z For details on the TX report setting, refer to "TX REPORT" in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. z The default setting is PRINT ERROR ONLY. z RX Report The machine can print an RX (reception) report after receiving a document, confirming whether the
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    of a FINE Cartridge. z If the error message is displayed on the LCD, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 76. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on
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    Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, then set the Paper
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    pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 64. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) If lines of this pattern are missing, the print head
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    Print Head Cleaning finishes, the LCD returns to the standby mode. Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 58. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See
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    . See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 58. (2) If the problem is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (3) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of ink. Replace it with a new one. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 64. Routine
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    Open up and set the Output Tray Extension completely by pressing down the hollow on its front side. (3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual position. (1) Check the printed
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    white streaks (2) Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for column L. (3) Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button. The second pattern is printed. (4) Check the printed patterns and press the [ or ] button to select the number of the pattern in column
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    detect a remaining ink level. If you install a used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of it may not be correct. In such case, refer to the ink level information only as a guide. z With the LCD of this Machine You can check the current ink level by pressing the COPY, SCAN, or FAX button. The
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    WHEN NO INK, you can set this message not to be displayed. For details, refer to "AUTO PRINT RX" in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. z With the Computer Screen You can confirm the status of each FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility
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    "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer
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    with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. If either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not installed, an error occurs and the machine cannot print. For information on how to configure this setting, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual
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    Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover cartridge. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the orange protective tape (A) gently. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges Cartridge. The machine
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    machine cannot be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. B C (1) (2) 5 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Caution Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit
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    Print Head to prevent the ink from drying. If you remove the power cord or switch off the power outlet strip before the Power lamp goes out, this once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Numerous nozzles are installed in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Just as the uncapped
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    inside the machine and cause problems such as a blocked Print Cover Caution Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine. Important The inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (B) is easily damaged, so wipe it gently. With a clean, soft, lint-free
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    Open the Paper Output Tray. (1) Put your finger in the rounded indent beside the Paper Output Tray and open it gently. (2) Open load manually as you clean it. Do not touch the roller with your fingers; rotate it with the cotton swab. If this does not solve the problem, contact your Canon service
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    the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine. (A) Load the paper after unfolding it. Check the folded part of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If the problem is not resolved after performing Bottom Plate Cleaning twice, the protrusions
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    „ Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. Caution Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine. 74 Routine Maintenance
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    the methods of machine operation for troubleshooting. To handle problems using your computer, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on page 97. z "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD
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    " on page 64. The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and install the FINE Cartridge properly. If the error is not resolved, the FINE Cartridge may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative. Ink may have run out. The function for detecting
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    Message CHECK PRINTER SCANNER ERROR LOAD PAPER Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. After a while, plug the power cord of the machine back in, and then turn on the machine. If the same error occurs, contact your Canon service representative.
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    under one of the following conditions, the machine will not be able to print the received fax and will store it in its memory. When the problem is resolved as described, the fax stored in memory is printed automatically. z Ink is low or has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge
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    : 1 time - GERMAN: 2 times - FRENCH: 3 times - ITALIAN: 4 times - SPANISH: 5 times - DUTCH: 6 times - PORTUGUESE: 7 times - NORWEGIAN: 8 times - SWEDISH: 9 times - DANISH: 10 times - FINNISH: 11 times - RUSSIAN: 12 times - CZECH: 13 times - HUNGARIAN: 14 times - POLISH: 15 times - SLOVENE: 16 times
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    . If the CD-ROM icon is still not displayed, try different disks and see if they are displayed. If other disks are displayed, there is a problem with the Setup CDROM. Contact your Canon service representative. 80 Troubleshooting
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    sheet for proper installation. If the MP Drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the MP Drivers, restart your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. Refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to a Windows error, the system
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    a Compliant Device" on page 23. Confirm by using the printer driver. Refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the problem is not resolved even if the paper and print quality settings are refer to "Print Results Not Satisfactory" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 82 Troubleshooting
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    not installed properly. Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it. / There is no ink left. Small dusts may be stuck between the contact points. In this case, the print result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Also, check that the protective tape (A) is removed. (A) Print
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    Ink Blots Cause Action Paper is too thin. When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon , set the page size correctly. z Check to see if the paper you are Guide on-screen manual. 84 Troubleshooting
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    (A) facing up, cover the paper with (1) (2) (A) (3)Check to see that paper one sheet at on page 10. Depending on ink. Resize your original document in your application software. For details on recommended printing area, refer to "Printing Area" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Troubleshooting
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    follow the procedure below to delete them. (1)Open the printer properties dialog box. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2)Click the Maintenance tab and then
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    Cause The machine is not ready. Action Check if the Power lamp is lit green. If the Power lamp is off, turn the machine on. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Note When printing large data such as a
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    representative. Do not load credit card-sized paper in landscape orientation. Slowly pull out the paper from the Rear Tray and remove it. If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon service representative. 88 Troubleshooting
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    and try printing again. MP Drivers are not installed properly. The MP Drivers may not be installed properly. Uninstall them following the procedure described in the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual and reinstall them following the procedure described in your setup sheet. Troubleshooting 89
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    's name does not appear in Printer, follow the procedure below to check that the driver for your machine is installed to your computer. (1)Select Print & Fax Preferences in Printer. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8 or 10.3.x, select Edit Printer List in Printer. (2)Check that your machine's name is displayed
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    printing again. Close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) on the machine. The FINE Cartridge is not installed or the Cartridge may not be compatible with this machine. For details on how to resolve the error, see "CHECK INK U051/U052/U053/ U059" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page
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    sheet to reinstall the MP Drivers. installed. „ Other Scanning Troubles Refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Problems Receiving Faxes „ Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax Cause The machine is not powered on. The machine's memory is full. There was an error during reception. The
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    Action Set ECM RX to ON. Refer to "ECM RX" in "FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. The image quality of the fax is mainly determined by the sender's fax machine. Contact the sender and check whether the scanning area of his/her fax machine is not dirty. z On the machine, set ECM RX
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    the User's Guide on-screen manual. If there is a poor line or connection, reducing the reception start speed may correct the error. Contact the sender and check whether his/her fax machine is operating normally. Problems Sending Faxes „ Cannot Send a Fax Cause The machine is not powered on. The
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    FAX SETTINGS" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. If there is a poor line or connection, reducing the transmission start speed may correct the error. Telephone Problems a computer modem) is not connected securely. Action Check that the power cord, the telephone line, and the telephone (or another
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    Refer to this guide for full instructions on printer driver setting. FAX Driver Guide (Windows only) Refer to this guide for full instructions on fax driver setting. PC Photo Printing Guide (Windows only) Refer to this guide for instructions on using the various application software included on the
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    Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where "XXX" is your machine's name). System Requirements Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note z Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. z The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending
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    lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Nozzles: Black: 320 nozzles Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: 384 x 3 nozzles Multiple copy Intensity adjustment Zoom Copy Specifications 1 - 99 pages 9 positions, Auto intensity (AE copy) 25% - 400% (1% unit) Scanner driver Maximum scanning size Scanning resolution
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    Transmission/reception: 50 pages (Based on ITU-T No.1 chart for US specifications and Canon FAX Standard chart No.1 for others, both in standard mode.) Black & white STANDARD: Automatic redialing Manual redialing (with the Redial/Pause button) Automatic reception Automatic fax/tel switchover
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    .8 mm*, Credit card, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm, A4, Letter, Wide* * Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Default (Selections *1 Layout compatible with Canon-brand sticker above. Refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. *2 Selected photos
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    To upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer. Additional System Requirements for On-Screen Manuals Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Browser: Help Viewer Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. The on-screen
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    2- or 3-way adapter, etc.). Never use the machine if the power cord is bundled or knotted. If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the machine, immediately unplug the machine at the power supply and call for service. Periodically, unplug the machine and use a dry cloth to wipe
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    °F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free). Do not place the machine on a thick rug or carpet. Do not place the machine with its back attached to the wall. Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. Never
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    into the machine, unplug the power cord and call for service. Do not transport or store the machine on a slant, vertically or upside-down, as the ink may leak and damage the machine. When loading a thick book on the Platen Glass, do not press hard on the Document Cover. The Platen Glass may break
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    copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of the following documents. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction. z Paper money z Money orders z Certificates of deposit z Postage stamps (canceled or uncanceled) z Identifying badges
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    , turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. The telephone line cable should not be reconnected or the main power switch turned ON until the problem is completely resolved. Users should contact their local authorized Canon Facsimile Service Dealer for the servicing of equipment. Information
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    device to send any message via a telephone FAX machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin manual. 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 Lake Success, NY 11042 1-516-328-5600 „ Canon
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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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    * Support program specifics are subject to change without notice. ** InstantExchange warranty service is subject to the availability of refurbished or new replacement units. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 USA Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. ©2007 Canon
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    Users in Canada „ Pre-Installation Requirements for Canon Facsimile Equipment Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices
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    Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. Telepermitted equipment only may be connected to the auxiliary telephone port. The auxiliary telephone port is not specifically designed for 3-wire connected
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    9 Media Type 10 N Nozzle Check Pattern examining 59 printing 58 P Print Head aligning 62 cleaning 60 deep cleaning 61 Printing from Your Computer Macintosh 21 Windows 20 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 23 PictBridge print settings 25 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 ink status
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    114
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    Description FINE Cartridges PG-30 Black CL-31 Color PG-40 Black CL-41 Color PG-50 Black CL-51 Color Canon Specialty Papers sheets) Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (4" x 6"/ 50 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (8" x 10" / 20 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (8.5" x 11"/ 20 sheets) Photo Paper Pro
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    The following FINE Cartridges are compatible with this product. For information on product specifications, please visit our website at www.usa.canon.com QT5-1346-V01 XXXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN THAILAND
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