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Problems and Solutions Make sure the printed sheets are not sticking to the surface below due to static cling Static cling between the sheet and the surface of the desk or work table could stop feeding, causing the printer to print repeatedly over the same area without advancing the paper, especially when using High Gloss Film or Back Print Film. When printing with these special media, set a sheet of plain paper in back of the printer where the sheets are ejected before starting the print job. I Screen colors and the printed colors do not match The colors on the printout are unsatisfactory. For example, on-screen blue is printed purple or deep red, or on-screen light green appears deep green or weak yellow (strong red). Light green appears deep green (weak yellow). Determine if the print head needs to be cleaned The print head could be clogged or the ink may have run out when the colors on the printout do not match the screen. 1 2 Print a Nozzle Check Pattern. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head Troubleshooting 305

Section	Page
Contents	2
Introduction	5
Welcome	6
How to Use This Manual	7
Copyright	9
Disclaimer	9
Trademarks	10
FCC Regulations	11
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations	12
Safety Precautions	13
Options and Supplies	24
Getting Ready to Print	26
Printer Parts and Their Functions	27
Turning the Printer On and Off	31
Using a USB Connection	33
Setting Up and Using a Wireless Connection	35
Paper Handling	40
Paper and Other Print Media	41
Loading Paper in the Printer	50
Maintaining the Printer	53
Using the Battery Pack	54
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern	59
Cleaning the Print Head	61
Using the Low-Ink Alert	63
Maintaining BJ Cartridges and BJ Tanks	65
Replacing BJ Tanks	68
Changing or Replacing a BJ Cartridge	74
Cleaning the Printer	82
Transporting the Printer	86
Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CE	90
Printer Driver Basics	91
Getting Ready to Print	92
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box	97
Selecting the Print Mode	101
Changing the Page Size	107
Using Online Help	109
Windows Printer Driver Features	112
Using the BJ Background Monitor	148
Using the BJ Backgrounder	154
Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor	156
Printing With Windows 2000	164
Printer Driver Basics	165
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box	166
Setting Up the Printer Driver	169
Using the Print Advisor	170
Using the Tabs	171
Using Online Help	176
Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box	178
Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features	180
Making the Most of the Printer Driver	189
Using Maintenance Functions	200
Printing With Macintosh	205
Overview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer Driver	206
Selecting the Printer Driver in Chooser	210
Opening the Macintosh Printer Driver	213
Using Balloon Help	216
Macintosh Printer Driver Features	217
Using the BJ Print Monitor	251
Uninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver	258
Troubleshooting	261
Error Messages	262
Problems and Solutions	263
Before You Call For Service	332
Getting Help From Canon	339
Servicing the Printer	340
Specifications	341
Printer Specifications	342
BJ Cartridges	345
Paper Specifications	346
Printing Area	348
Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge	351
Using the Scanner	352
Using the Scanner With Windows	374
Using the Scanner With Macintosh	408
Scanner Problems	440

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Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions

Make sure the printed sheets are not sticking to the surface below due to static cling

Static cling between the sheet and the surface of the desk or work table could stop feeding,

causing the printer to print repeatedly over the same area without advancing the paper,

especially when using High Gloss Film or Back Print Film. When printing with these special

media, set a sheet of plain paper in back of the printer where the sheets are ejected before

starting the print job.

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Screen colors and the printed colors do not match

The colors on the printout are unsatisfactory. For example, on-screen blue is printed purple

or deep red, or on-screen light green appears deep green or weak yellow (strong red). Light

green appears deep green (weak yellow).

Determine if the print head needs to be cleaned

The print head could be clogged or the ink may have run out when the colors on the printout