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  • Page 1: Online Manual

    Online Manual Read Me First Useful Functions Available on the Printer Overview of the Printer Printing Troubleshooting English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read Me First........... 11 How to Use the Online Manual.
  • Page 3 Paper Load Limit............66 Media Types You Cannot Use.
  • Page 4 Canon IJ Network Tool Screen........
  • Page 5 Status Screen..............173 Connection Performance Measurement Screen.
  • Page 6 Canon IJ Status Monitor Description........
  • Page 7 Updating the Printer Driver............339 Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver.
  • Page 8 No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks....383 Lines Are Misaligned............385 Line Does Not Print or Prints Partially.
  • Page 9 1403..............435 1405.
  • Page 10 6500..............469 6502.

  • Page 11: Read Me First

    In addition, Canon may suspend or stop the disclosure of this guide due to unavoidable reasons. Canon shall not be liable for any damage suffered by customers as a result of changes in or deletion of information in this guide, or suspension/stoppage of disclosure of this guide.

  • Page 12: How To Use The Online Manual

    How to Use the Online Manual Symbols Used in This Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.

  • Page 13: Trademarks And Licenses

    • Photo Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH. • Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc. Note • The formal name of Windows Vista is Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.

  • Page 14: Search Tips

    Enter keywords in the search window and click (Search). You can search for target pages in this guide. Entry example: "(your product's model name) load paper", "(your product's model name) 1000" Search Tips You can search for target pages by entering keywords in the search window. Note •...
  • Page 15 Note • The displayed screen varies depending on your product. • Searching for Application Functions Enter your application's name and a keyword for the function you want to learn about Example: When you want to learn how to print collages with My Image Garden Enter "My Image Garden collage"...

  • Page 16: Notes On Operation Explanations

    Notes on Operation Explanations In this guide, most of the operations are described based on the windows displayed when Windows 8 operating system (called Windows 8 below) is used.

  • Page 17: Useful Functions Available On The Printer

    Useful Functions Available on the Printer The following useful functions are available on the printer. Enjoy pleasant photography experience by utilizing various functions. Helpful Functions Available Through the Network You can print more conveniently through integration with smartphones and other devices or with services on the web. Useful Functions Available from Applications and the Main Unit You can create items such as collages easily or download delightful printing materials, and print them.

  • Page 18: Useful Functions Available From Applications And The Main Unit

    Useful Functions Available from Applications and the Main Unit On the printer, the following useful functions are available from applications and the main unit. • Print Photos Easily • Download Content Materials • Print Photos on Facebook Print Photos Easily Using an Application Organize Images Easily In My Image Garden, you can register the names of people and events to photos.

  • Page 19: Download A Variety Of Content Materials

    If there is an item you like, you can easily print it in just two steps. 1. In Image Display of Quick Menu, select the item you want to print. 2. Print the item with My Image Garden. Place Photos Automatically Delightful items are created easily as the selected photos are placed automatically according to the theme.
  • Page 20 PREMIUM Contents can be downloaded easily via My Image Garden. Downloaded PREMIUM Contents can be printed directly with My Image Garden. To download PREMIUM Contents, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed for all colors on a supported printer.

  • Page 21: Helpful Functions Available Through The Network

    Helpful Functions Available Through the Network The following useful functions are available on the machine. Enjoy even more pleasant photography experience by utilizing various functions. Print by using Google Cloud Print Print directly from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch Manage your printer from a remote location by using Remote UI Print easily from your smartphone by using PIXMA Printing Solutions Printing with Windows RT...

  • Page 22: Printing With Windows Rt

    When the connection is complete, the Canon Inkjet Print Utility software, which allows you to specify detailed print settings, is downloaded automatically. By using Canon Inkjet Print Utility, you can check the printer status and specify detailed print settings. (The available functions will differ depending on your usage environment and connection method.)

  • Page 23: Printing With Google Cloud Print

    Printing with Google Cloud Print The machine is compatible with Google Cloud Print™ (Google Cloud Print is a service provided by Google Inc.). By using Google Cloud Print, you can print from anywhere with applications or services supporting Google Cloud Print. Preparations for Printing with Google Cloud Print Printing from Computer or Smartphone with Google Cloud Print Important...

  • Page 24: Preparations For Printing With Google Cloud Print

    Preparations for Printing with Google Cloud Print To print with Google Cloud Print, you need to get Google account and register the machine with Google Cloud Print in advance. Getting Google Account If you already have Google account, register the machine. Registering the Machine with Google Cloud Print Getting Google Account First, get your Google account in order to register the machine with Google Cloud Print.
  • Page 25 3. Select Web service setup -> Connection setup -> Google Cloud Print setup (GoogleCloudPrint) -> Register with Google Cloud Print (Register w/ service) Note • If you have already registered the machine with Google Cloud Print, the confirmation message to re-register the machine is displayed. 4.
  • Page 26 4. When the confirmation screen to register the machine is displayed, select Yes 5. In the print setup for Google Cloud Print, select the display language, and then select Authentication 6. When the registration completion message appears, select OK Deleting the Machine from Google Cloud Print If the machine's owner changes or if you want to re-register the machine, delete the machine from Google Cloud Print by following the steps below.

  • Page 27: Printing From Computer Or Smartphone With Google Cloud Print

    Printing from Computer or Smartphone with Google Cloud Print When you send print data with Google Cloud Print, the machine receives the print data and prints it automatically if the machine is turned on. When printing from a computer, smartphone, or other external device with Google Cloud Print, load paper into the machine in advance.
  • Page 28 the supported paper sizes, go to the Online Manual home page, and refer to the "Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing" for your model.) • If you select plain paper as media type or if you select B5/A5-size as paper size, the print data is printed with border even when you select the borderless print setting.

  • Page 29: Using Remote Ui

    This service allows you to check printer information and execute utility functions from your computer or smartphone. You can also use the convenient web services presented by Canon. Checking the printer IP address To use this service, first check the IP address of this machine from the operation panel of the machine.
  • Page 30 If your printer does not have a LCD monitor 2. Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper 3. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 6 times 4. Release the button Printing of the network setup information starts. Remote UI startup In the Web browser, directly enter the IPv4 address that you checked from the LCD monitor of the machine.
  • Page 31 AirPrint settings This function allows you to specify the Apple AirPrint settings, such as position information. Google Cloud Print setup This function allows you to register this machine to Google Cloud Print or delete the machine. Firmware update This function allows you to update the firmware and check version information. Manual (Online) This function displays the Online Manual.

  • Page 32: Printing From Airprint Compliant Device

    Printing from AirPrint Compliant Device This document explains how to use AirPrint to print wirelessly from your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to a Canon printer. AirPrint enables you to print photos, email, Web pages and documents from your Apple device directly to your printer without installing a driver.
  • Page 33 3. From the menu options, tap Print. 4. From Printer Options, select the model that you are using. Important • Because some app does not support AirPrint, Printer Options may not be displayed. If an app does not let you use printer options, you cannot print from that app. Note •...

  • Page 34: Paper Size

    • Copies: Select the number of print copies. • Duplex Printing: If the model supports duplex printing, you can select On or Off. • Range: The page range can be used only with specific app and file types (such as PDF files).

  • Page 35: Deleting A Print Job

    Deleting a Print Job To delete a print job with AirPrint, use one of the following two methods: • From the machine: If your printer has a LCD monitor, use the operation panel to cancel the print job. If you printer does not have a LCD monitor, press the Stop button on the machine to cancel the print job.
  • Page 36 Note • After you turn on the machine, it may take few minutes before the machine can communicate through a wireless LAN connection. Confirm that the machine is connected to the wireless LAN, and then try printing. • If Bonjour on the machine is disabled, AirPrint cannot be used. Check the LAN settings on the machine, and enable Bonjour.

  • Page 37: Overview Of The Printer

    Overview of the Printer Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Printer Loading Paper Loading Paper Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank Checking the Ink Status Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer...

  • Page 38: Safety Guide

    Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information...

  • Page 39: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Choosing a location • Do not install the machine in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. • Do not install the machine in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.

  • Page 40: Regulatory And Safety Information

    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...

  • Page 41: Users In Canada

    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/environment.

  • Page 42: Environmental Information

    Canon does not recommend extending the Activation Times from the optimum ones set as default. ®...

  • Page 44: Main Components And Basic Operations

    Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Printer...

  • Page 45: Main Components

    Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View...

  • Page 46: Front View

    Front View (1) top cover Open to replace an ink tank or remove jammed paper inside the printer. (2) paper support Extend to load paper in the rear tray. (3) rear tray Load paper here. Two or more sheets of the same size and type of paper can be loaded at the same time, and fed automatically one sheet at a time.
  • Page 47 * All lamps are shown lit in the above figure for explanatory purposes. (7) RESUME/CANCEL button/Alarm lamp Press to cancel a print job in progress. This lamp lights or flashes orange when an error occurs. You can press this button to release from printer error status and resume printing, after the printer problem is resolved.

  • Page 48: Rear View

    Rear View (1) wired LAN connector Plug in the LAN cable to connect the printer to a LAN. (2) USB port Plug in the USB cable to connect the printer with a computer. (3) power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord. Important •...

  • Page 49: Inside View

    Inside View (1) ink lamps Lights or flashes red to indicate the ink tank status. Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps (2) print head holder The print head is pre-installed. Note • For details on replacing an ink tank, see Replacing an Ink Tank.

  • Page 50: About The Power Supply Of The Printer

    About the Power Supply of the Printer Confirming that the Power Is On Turning the Printer On and Off Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord...

  • Page 51: Confirming That The Power Is On

    Confirming that the Power Is On The POWER lamp is lit white when the printer is turned on. Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer.

  • Page 52: Turning The Printer On And Off

    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 white. 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. •...
  • Page 53 Managing the Printer Power...

  • Page 54: Notice For The Power Plug/Power Cord

    Notice for 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. •...

  • Page 55: Notice For Unplugging The Power Cord

    Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord 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 white may cause drying or clogging of the print head and print quality may be reduced.

  • Page 56: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Paper...

  • Page 57: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper Loading Envelopes Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Printing Area...

  • Page 58: Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper

    • If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams. Note • We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use.
  • Page 59 4. Slide the paper guides (A) to open them, and load the paper in the center of the rear tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU. 5. Slide the paper guides (A) to align them with both sides of the paper stack. Do not slide the paper guides too hard.
  • Page 60 Note • After loading paper, select the size and type of the loaded paper on the print settings screen of the printer driver.

  • Page 61: Loading Envelopes

    Loading Envelopes You can load Envelope DL and Envelope Com 10. The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly. Important • Do not use the following envelopes. They could jam in the printer or cause the printer to malfunction. •...
  • Page 62 4. Slide the paper guides (A) to open them, and load the paper in the center of the rear tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU. The folded flap of the envelope will be faced up on the left side. Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.
  • Page 63 Note • Do not load envelopes higher than the load limit mark (D). Note • After loading envelopes, select the size and type of the loaded envelopes on the print settings screen of the printer driver.

  • Page 64: Media Types You Can Use

    Media Types You Can Use Choose paper suitable for printing, for the best print results. Canon provides you various types of paper to enhance the fun of printing, such as stickers as well as papers for photo or document. We recommend the use of Canon genuine paper for printing your important photos.

  • Page 65: Paper Weight

    • 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g /m ) (except for Canon genuine paper) Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the printer. Notes on Storing Paper • Take out only the necessary number of paper from the package, just before printing.

  • Page 66: Paper Load Limit

    Approx. 150 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Envelopes 10 envelopes Canon Genuine Papers Note • We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the paper output tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration (except for High Resolution Paper <HR-101N>).
  • Page 67 High Resolution Paper <HR-101N> 20 sheets: A3+ 20 sheets: A3+ and A3 50 sheets: A3 50 sheets: A4 and Letter 80 sheets: A4 and Letter Paper for creating your own prints: Media Name <Model No.> Rear Tray T-Shirt Transfers <TR-301> 1 sheet Photo Stickers <PS-101>...

  • Page 68: Media Types You Cannot Use

    • Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb (64 g /m • Paper that is too thick (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) •...

  • Page 69: Printing Area

    Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Letter, Legal Envelopes...

  • Page 70: Printing Area

    Recommended printing area : Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable area : The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can affect the print quality or the paper feed precision.

  • Page 71: Other Sizes Than Letter, Legal, Envelopes

    Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Size Printable Area (width x height) 5.56 x 7.95 inches (141.2 x 202.0 mm) 8.00 x 11.38 inches (203.2 x 289.0 mm) 11.43 x 16.22 inches (290.2 x 412.0 mm) 12.69 x 18.70 inches (322.2 x 475.0 mm) 6.90 x 9.80 inches (175.2 x 249.0 mm) 9.85 x 14.02 inches (250.2 x 356.0 mm) 4"...

  • Page 72: Letter, Legal

    Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.00 x 10.69 inches (203.2 x 271.4 mm) Legal 8.00 x 13.69 inches (203.2 x 347.6 mm) Recommended printing area (A) 1.59 inches (40.4 mm) (B) 1.47 inches (37.4 mm) Printable area (C) 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) (D) 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) (E) 0.25 inch (6.4 mm)

  • Page 73: Envelopes

    Envelopes Size Recommended Printing Area (width x height) Envelope DL 3.88 x 7.06 inches (98.8 x 179.6 mm) Envelope Com 10 3.68 x 7.90 inches (93.5 x 200.9 mm) Recommended printing area (A) 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) (B) 1.47 inches (37.4 mm) (C) 0.22 inch (5.6 mm) (D) 0.22 inch (5.6 mm)

  • Page 74: Replacing An Ink Tank

    Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank Checking the Ink Status...

  • Page 75: Replacing An Ink Tank

    Replacing an Ink Tank When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the Alarm lamp will flash orange to inform you of the error. Count the number of flashes and take appropriate action. If an Error Occurs Note • For information on the compatible ink tank, refer to the printed manual: Safety and Important Information.
  • Page 76 Caution • Do not hold the print head holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the print head holder until it stops completely. Important • Do not place any object on the top cover. It will fall into the rear tray when the top cover is opened and cause the printer to malfunction.
  • Page 77 • For details on ink lamp flashing speed, see Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps. 4. Prepare a new ink tank. 1. Take a new ink tank out of its package, remove the orange tape ( ) completely, then remove the protective film ( ) completely.
  • Page 78 Important • Do not push the sides of the ink tank. If you push the sides of the ink tank with the Y-shape air hole (B) blocked, ink may splash. • Do not touch the inside of the orange protective cap (C) or the open ink port (D). The ink may stain your hands if you touch them.
  • Page 79 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. • You cannot print unless all the ink tanks are installed. Be sure to install all the ink tanks. 6.

  • Page 80: Checking The Ink Status

    Checking the Ink Status Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps You can also check the ink status on the computer screen. Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer...

  • Page 81: Checking The Ink Status With The Ink Lamps

    Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps 1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the front cover gently. 2. Open the top cover. Replacing Procedure 3. Check the ink lamp. Close the top cover after checking the ink lamp status. Replacing Procedure •...
  • Page 82 removed from the bottom of the ink tank, then press on the top of the ink tank until the ink tank clicks into place. If the ink lamp is still off after reinstalling the ink tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot print.

  • Page 83: Maintenance

    Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Printer...

  • Page 84: When Printing Becomes Faint Or Colors Are Incorrect

    When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head...

  • Page 85: Maintenance Procedure

    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.
  • Page 86 Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer 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: Clean the print head deeply. Step4 From the computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer...

  • Page 87: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    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.

  • Page 88: Examining 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 (A) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (B). (C) Number of sheets printed so far If there are missing lines in the pattern (A): Cleaning the print head is required.

  • Page 89: Cleaning The Print Head

    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. 1.

  • Page 90: Aligning The Print Head

    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.

  • Page 91: Performing Maintenance From A Computer

    Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning Inside the Printer...

  • Page 92: Cleaning The Print Heads From Your Computer

    Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer The print head cleaning function allows you to clear up clogged print head nozzle. Perform print head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink. The procedure for cleaning the print head is as follows: Cleaning 1.
  • Page 93 When the Deep Cleaning dialog box opens, select the ink group for which deep cleaning is to be performed. Click Initial Check Items to display the items you need to check before performing deep cleaning. 3. Execute deep cleaning Make sure that the printer is on and then click Execute. Click OK when the confirmation message appears.

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rollers From Your Computer

    Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Cleans the paper feed rollers. Perform feed roller cleaning when there are paper particles sticking to the paper feed rollers and paper is not fed properly. The procedure for performing the feed roller cleaning is as follows: Roller Cleaning 1.

  • Page 95: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head When you perform head position adjustment, errors in the print head adjustment position are corrected and conditions such as color and line streaking are improved. If the print results appear uneven because of line shifts or other conditions, adjust the position of the print head.

  • Page 96: Aligning The Print Head Position From Your Computer

    Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This printer supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. Normally, the printer is set for automatic head alignment. If the printing results of automatic print head alignment are not satisfactory, perform manual head alignment.

  • Page 97: Aligning The Print Head Position Manually From Your Computer

    Aligning the Print Head Position Manually from Your Computer Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This printer supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. Normally, the printer is set for automatic head alignment.
  • Page 98 Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes. Even if the patterns with the least amount of streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes. When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
  • Page 99 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks. (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks 11.
  • Page 100 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal stripes. (A) Least noticeable horizontal stripes (B) Most noticeable horizontal stripes Note •...

  • Page 101: Use Your Computer To Print A Nozzle Check Pattern

    Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing a nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print. The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows: Nozzle Check 1.

  • Page 102: Cleaning Inside The Printer

    Cleaning Inside the Printer Perform bottom plate cleaning before you execute duplex printing to prevent smudges on the back side of the paper. Also perform bottom plate cleaning if ink smudges caused by something other than print data appear on the printed page.

  • Page 103: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Cleaning the Inside of the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) You can also clean the paper feed roller from a computer. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer...

  • Page 104: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Printer

    Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Be sure to use a soft and dry cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning. Important • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the printer. •...

  • Page 105: Cleaning The Inside Of The Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)

    Cleaning the Inside of 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.

  • Page 107: Changing The Printer Settings

    Changing the Printer Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Initializing the Printer Settings...

  • Page 108: Changing Printer Settings From Your Computer

    Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Managing the Printer Power Reducing the Printer Noise Changing the Printer Operation Mode...

  • Page 109: Changing The Print Options

    Changing the Print Options You can change the detailed printer driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Specify this option if you encounter print failures such as part of an image data being cut off. The procedure for changing the print options is as follows: 1.

  • Page 110: Registering A Frequently Used Printing Profile

    Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile You can register the frequently used printing profile to Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. Unnecessary printing profiles can be deleted at any time. The procedure for registering a printing profile is as follows: Registering a Printing Profile 1.

  • Page 111: Deleting Unnecessary Printing Profile

    Important • To save the page size, orientation, and number of copies that was set in each sheet, click Options..., and check each item. Note • When you re-install the printer driver or upgrade the printer driver version, the print settings that are already registered will be deleted from Commonly Used Settings.

  • Page 112: Managing The Printer Power

    Managing the Printer Power This function allows you to manage the printer power from the printer driver. The procedure for managing the printer power is as follows: Power Off 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.
  • Page 113 Note • When the printer is turned off, the Canon IJ Status Monitor message varies depending on the Auto Power On setting. When the setting is Enable, "Printer is standing by" is displayed. When the setting is Disable, "Printer is offline"...

  • Page 114: Reducing The Printer Noise

    Reducing the Printer Noise The silent function allows you to reduce the operating noise of this printer. Select when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the printer at night, etc. Using this function may lower the print speed. The procedure for using the quiet mode is as follows: Quiet Settings 1.
  • Page 115 Note • The effects of the quiet mode may be less depending on the print quality settings.

  • Page 116: Changing The Printer Operation Mode

    Changing the Printer Operation Mode If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation. The procedure for configuring Custom Settings is as follows: Custom Settings 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Make sure that the printer is on, and then click Custom Settings on the Maintenance The Custom Settings dialog box opens.
  • Page 117 Detect the paper width when printing from computer When you print from the computer, this function identifies the paper that was loaded into this printer. When the paper width detected by the printer differs from the width of the paper specified in Page Size on the Page Setup tab, a message is displayed.

  • Page 118: Initializing The Printer Settings

    Initializing the Printer Settings You can initialize the printer settings. Important • When using the printer over LAN, note that initialization erases all network settings on the printer, and printing operation from a computer over network may become impossible. To use the printer over network, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.

  • Page 119: Information About Network Connection

    Information about Network Connection Useful Information about Network Connection...

  • Page 120: Useful Information About Network Connection

    Useful Information about Network Connection Initial Values Set at Factory (Network) Connecting the Printer to the Computer Using a USB Cable When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN Printing Out Network Setting Information...

  • Page 121: Initial Values Set At Factory (Network)

    Enable Enable/disable WSD (WSD settings) Enable Timeout setting (WSD settings) 1 minute Enable/disable Bonjour (Bonjour settings) Enable Service name (Bonjour settings) Canon iX6800 series LPR protocol setting Enable Wireless LAN DRX Enable Wired LAN DRX Enable (* The initial value in this item varies by the printer.)

  • Page 122: Connecting The Printer To The Computer Using A Usb Cable

    Connecting the Printer to the Computer Using a USB Cable Connect the printer and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located on the rear of the printer.

  • Page 123: When Detecting The Printers Have The Same Name During Setup

    When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup When the printer is detected during setup, you may see multiple printers of the same name on the detection result screen. Select a printer with checking the MAC address set to the printer against the MAC address on detection result screen.

  • Page 124: Connecting To Other Computer With Lan/Changing The Connection Method From Usb To Lan

    Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN To add the computer connecting the printer with LAN or to change the connection method between the printer and the computer from USB to LAN, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.

  • Page 125: Printing Out Network Setting Information

    Printing Out Network Setting Information You can print out the network settings of the printer such as its IP address and SSID. Important • This print out contains valuable information about your computer. Handle it with care. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
  • Page 126 Security Protocol*2 Method of the Security Protocol ESP/ESP & AH/AH WPS PIN CODE WPS PIN code XXXXXXXX Wireless LAN DRX Discontinuous reception (wireless Enable/Disable LAN) Wired LAN Wired LAN Enable/Disable Connection Status of the Wired LAN Active/Inactive MAC Address MAC Address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX TCP/IP Version TCP/IP Version...
  • Page 127 IP Address Filtering IP Address Filtering Enable/Disable ("XX" represents alphanumeric characters.) *1 Only when IPv6 is activated, the status of the network is printed. *2 Only IPv6 and the IPsec setting are activated, the status of the network is printed.

  • Page 128: About Network Communication

    About Network Communication Changing and Confirming Network Settings Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool Other Screens of IJ Network Tool Appendix for Network Communication...

  • Page 129: Changing And Confirming Network Settings

    Changing and Confirming Network Settings IJ Network Tool Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Monitoring Wireless Network Status Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine Viewing the Modified Settings...

  • Page 130: Ij Network Tool

    • Do not print when IJ Network Tool is running. • If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.

  • Page 131: Changing The Settings In The Wireless Lan Sheet

    Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings.
  • Page 132 Note • Enter the same SSID that the access point is configured to use. The SSID is case-sensitive. Encryption Method: Select the encryption method used over the wireless LAN. You can change WEP settings with selecting Use WEP and clicking Configuration..Changing the WEP Detailed Settings You can change WPA or WPA2 settings with selecting Use WPA or Use WPA2 and clicking Configuration..

  • Page 133: Changing The Wep Detailed Settings

    Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings.
  • Page 134 2. Key Length: Select either 64bit or 128bit. 3. Key Format: Select either ASCII or Hex. 4. Key ID: Select the Key ID (index) set to the access point. 5. Authentication: Select the authentication method to authenticate the printer's access to the access point. Normally, select Auto.

  • Page 135: Changing The Wpa Or Wpa2 Detailed Settings

    Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings.
  • Page 136 8. Enter the passphrase, confirm the type of dynamic encryption and click Next>. Enter the passphrase set to the access point. The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a 64-digit hexadecimal value. If you do not know the access point passphrase, refer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
  • Page 137 Important • If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the printer was switched, make sure that encryption types for the computer and the access point match that set to the printer. Note • Changing the network settings with the USB cable temporarily may switch the default printer. In this case, reset Set as Default Printer.

  • Page 138: Changing The Settings In The Wired Lan Sheet

    Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • Activate the wired LAN setting of the printer to change the settings in the Wired LAN sheet. Start up IJ Network Tool.

  • Page 139: Changing The Settings In The Admin Password Sheet

    Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Start up IJ Network Tool. 2. Select the printer in Printers:. 3. Select Configuration... from the Settings menu. 4. Click the Admin Password tab. The Admin Password sheet is displayed. For details on the Admin Password sheet, see Admin Password Sheet.

  • Page 140: Monitoring Wireless Network Status

    Monitoring Wireless Network Status Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • When using the machine over the wired LAN, you cannot monitor network status. Start up IJ Network Tool. 2. Select the printer in Printers:. 3.
  • Page 141 6. Check the status. When the measurement is complete, the status is displayed. When is displayed in Connection Performance between the Printer and the Access Point:, the printer can communicate with the access point. Otherwise, refer to displayed comments and the following to improve the status of communication link, and click Remeasurement.
  • Page 142 still appears even if you have tried the above, finish the measurement, then restart the IJ Network Tool to start over the measurement. 7. Click Finish. Note • If any messages appear on Overall Network Performance:, move the machine and access point as instructed to improve the performance.

  • Page 143: Initializing The Network Settings Of The Machine

    Setup CD-ROM or perform setup according to the instructions on our website. Note • You can change the network settings of the printer using IJ Network Tool with USB connection after initializing the LAN settings. To change the network settings using Canon IJ Network Tool, activate wireless LAN in advance.

  • Page 144: Viewing The Modified Settings

    Viewing the Modified Settings The Confirmation screen is displayed when you modified the printer settings on the Configuration screen. When you click Yes on the Confirmation screen, the following screen is displayed for confirming the modified settings.

  • Page 145: Screens For Network Connection Of Ij Network Tool

    Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Configuration Screen Wireless LAN Sheet Search Screen WEP Details Screen WPA Details Screen WPA2 Details Screen Authentication Type Confirmation Screen PSK: Passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen...

  • Page 146: Canon Ij Network Tool Screen

    Canon IJ Network Tool Screen This section describes the items and menus displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Canon IJ Network Tool Menus Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen The following item is displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen.

  • Page 147: Canon Ij Network Tool Menus

    Status Screen Refresh Updates and displays the contents of Printers: on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen to the latest information. Important • To change the printer's network settings using IJ Network Tool, it must be connected via a LAN.
  • Page 148 • If the printer is being used from another computer, a screen is displayed informing you of this condition. Note • This item has the same function as Update in the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Network Information Displays the Network Information screen to confirm the network settings of the printer and the computer.

  • Page 149: Configuration Screen

    Configuration Screen You can change the configuration of the printer selected on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Click the tab to select the sheet to change the settings. The following screen is the example to change the setting on the Wireless LAN sheet.

  • Page 150: Wireless Lan Sheet

    Wireless LAN Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Allows you to set the printer with wireless LAN connection. To display the Wireless LAN sheet, click the Wireless LAN tab on the Configuration screen. 1.
  • Page 151 Do not use Select to disable encryption. Use WEP Transmission is encrypted using a WEP key you specified. If a WEP key has not been set, the WEP Details screen is displayed automatically. To change WEP settings set before, click Configuration... to display the screen. Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Use WPA/Use WPA2 Transmission is encrypted using a WPA or WPA2 key you specified.

  • Page 152: Search Screen

    Search Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. The access points detected are listed. 1. Detected Access Points: The signal strength from the access point, encryption type, name of access point, and the radio channel can be confirmed.
  • Page 153 Note • When detecting your target access point, make sure that the access point is turned on. 3. Set Click to set the access point's SSID in SSID: on the Wireless LAN sheet. Note • The WEP Details screen, the WPA Details screen, or the WPA2 Details screen appears if the selected access point is encrypted.

  • Page 154: Wep Details Screen

    WEP Details Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Specify the printer WEP settings. Note • When changing the password (WEP key) of the printer, the same change must be made to the password (WEP key) of the access point.

  • Page 155: Wpa Details Screen

    WPA Details Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Specify the printer WPA settings. The value displayed on the screen differs depending on the present settings. 1. Authentication Type: Displays the type of authentication used for client authentication. This machine supports the PSK authentication method.

  • Page 156: Wpa2 Details Screen

    WPA2 Details Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Specify the printer WPA2 settings. The value displayed on the screen differs depending on the present settings. 1. Authentication Type: Displays the type of authentication used for client authentication. This machine supports the PSK authentication method.

  • Page 157: Authentication Type Confirmation Screen

    Authentication Type Confirmation Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Type of authentication used for client authentication is displayed. 1. Authentication Type Type of authentication used for client authentication is displayed. This machine supports the PSK authentication method. This authentication type PSK uses a passphrase.

  • Page 158: Psk: Passphrase And Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen

    PSK: Passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Enter the passphrase and select the dynamic encryption method. 1. Passphrase: Enter the passphrase set to the access point. The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a 64-digit hexadecimal value.

  • Page 159: Setup Information Confirmation Screen

    Setup Information Confirmation Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Displays the settings used for client authentication. Confirm the settings and click Finish.

  • Page 160: Wired Lan Sheet

    Wired LAN Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Allows you to set the printer with wired LAN connection. To display the Wired LAN sheet, click the Wired LAN tab on the Configuration screen. 1.

  • Page 161: Admin Password Sheet

    Admin Password Sheet Set a password for the printer to allow specific people to perform setup and configurations operation. To display the Admin Password sheet, click the Admin Password tab on the Configuration screen. 1. Use admin password Set a password for the administrator with privileges to set up and change detailed options. To use this feature, select this check box and enter a password.

  • Page 162: Network Information Screen

    Display the network information that is set for the printers and the computers. To display the Network Information screen, select Network Information from the View menu. 1. OK Returns to the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. 2. Copy All Information All network information displayed is copy to the clipboard.

  • Page 163: Access Control Sheet

    Access Control Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. You can register the MAC addresses or the IP addresses of computers or network devices to allow access. To display the Access Control sheet, click the Access Control tab on the Configuration screen. 1.

  • Page 164: When Selecting Ip Address

    1. Enable printer access control(MAC address) Select to enable access control to the printer by MAC address. Note • The two types of access control (i.e., by MAC address and by IP address) can be enabled at the same time. An access control type is enabled as long as the Enable printer access control check box is selected, regardless of the type currently displayed by selecting in Printer Access Control Type:.
  • Page 165 1. Enable printer access control(IP address) Select to enable access control to the printer by IP address. Note • The two types of access control (i.e., by MAC address and by IP address) can be enabled at the same time. An access control type is enabled as long as the Enable printer access control check box is selected, regardless of the type currently displayed by selecting in Printer Access Control Type:.
  • Page 166 5. Delete Deletes the selected IP address from the list.

  • Page 167: Edit Accessible Mac Address Screen/Add Accessible Mac Address Screen

    Edit Accessible MAC Address Screen/Add Accessible MAC Address Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. The example screenshots in this section refer to the Add Accessible MAC Address Screen. 1. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of a computer or a network device to allow access.

  • Page 168: Edit Accessible Ip Address Screen/Add Accessible Ip Address Screen

    Edit Accessible IP Address Screen/Add Accessible IP Address Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. The example screenshots in this section refer to the Add Accessible IP Address Screen. 1. Specification Method: Select either Single Address Specification or Range Specification to add the IP address(es).

  • Page 169: Other Screens Of Ij Network Tool

    Other Screens of IJ Network Tool Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Status Screen Connection Performance Measurement Screen Maintenance Screen Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen Associate Port Screen Network Information Screen...

  • Page 170: Canon Ij Network Tool Screen

    Canon IJ Network Tool Screen This section describes the items and menus displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Canon IJ Network Tool Menus Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen The following item is displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen.
  • Page 171 Status Screen Refresh Updates and displays the contents of Printers: on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen to the latest information. Important • To change the printer's network settings using IJ Network Tool, it must be connected via a LAN.
  • Page 172 • If the printer is being used from another computer, a screen is displayed informing you of this condition. Note • This item has the same function as Update in the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Network Information Displays the Network Information screen to confirm the network settings of the printer and the computer.

  • Page 173: Status Screen

    Status Screen You can check the printer status and connection performance. To display the Status screen, select Status from the View menu. Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • When using wired LAN, Signal Strength:, Link Quality: and Advanced Measurement... are not available.

  • Page 174: Connection Performance Measurement Screen

    Connection Performance Measurement Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Displays to execute the connection performance measurement. Connection Performance Measurement Screen (Initial Screen) Connection Performance Measurement Screen (Completion Screen) Connection Performance Measurement Screen (Initial Screen) Click Next>...
  • Page 175 1. Connection Performance between the Printer and the Access Point: A mark indicates the result of the connection performance measurement between the printer and the access point. : Good connection performance : Unstable connection performance : Cannot connect : Measurement is canceled, or cannot measure 2.

  • Page 176: Maintenance Screen

    Maintenance Screen Displays to perform Setting Initialization and Network Setup of the Card Slot. To display the Maintenance screen, select Maintenance... from the Settings menu. 1. Setting Initialization Reverts all the network settings of the printer to factory default. Click Initialize to display the Initialize Settings screen and click Yes to initialize the network settings of the printer.

  • Page 177: Network Setup Of The Card Slot Screen

    Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Displays settings of the card slot and allows you to map a card slot on the network as a network drive on the computer.
  • Page 178 1. Skip Completes the setup without mapping a network drive to the card slot. 2. Retry Returns to Network Setup of the Card Slot screen and re-executes the network drive mapping. 3. Cancel Cancels the card slot setup. When IJ Network Tool is running over LAN, the Cancel button is displayed grayed out and cannot be clicked.

  • Page 179: Associate Port Screen

    Associate Port Screen Allows you to associate a created port with a printer driver. Select the printer for which you want to change the association, then click OK. Note • You cannot print with the printer unless the printer driver is associated with the port. 1.

  • Page 180: Network Information Screen

    Display the network information that is set for the printers and the computers. To display the Network Information screen, select Network Information from the View menu. 1. OK Returns to the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. 2. Copy All Information All network information displayed is copy to the clipboard.

  • Page 181: Appendix For Network Communication

    Appendix for Network Communication Using the Card Slot over a Network When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port About Technical Terms Restrictions About Firewall...

  • Page 182: Using The Card Slot Over A Network

    Using the Card Slot over a Network Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Mounting the Card Slot as the Network Drive Restrictions on Card Slot Use over a Network Mounting the Card Slot as the Network Drive The card slot must be mounted to use it over a network.
  • Page 183 7. Make sure that the card slot is mounted. When the card slot is mounted, the following icon appears on Computer (or My Computer). Restrictions on Card Slot Use over a Network • The card slot can be shared by multiple computers, if the machine is connected to a network. Multiple computers can read files from a memory card in the card slot at the same time.

  • Page 184: When The Printer Driver Is Not Associated With A Port

    When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port If No Driver is displayed for the printer's name on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, the printer driver is not associated with a created port. To associate a port with a printer driver, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 185: About Technical Terms

    About Technical Terms In this section, technical terms used in the manual are explained. • Access Point A wireless transceiver or base station that receives information from wireless clients/the machine and rebroadcasts it. Required in an infrastructure network. • Ad-hoc Client computer and machine setting where wireless communication occurs on a peer-to-peer basis, i.e., all clients in with the same SSID/network name communicate directly with each other.
  • Page 186 When using WEP as an encryption method, the authentication method is able to fix to Open System or Shared Key. For WPA/WPA2, authentication method is PSK. ◦ Auto The printer automatically changes its authentication method to match the access point. ◦...
  • Page 187 • IEEE 802.11b International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput of up to 11 Mbps. • IEEE 802.11g International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput of up to 54 Mbps.
  • Page 188 • Link Quality The status of connection between the access point and the printer excluding noise (interference) is indicated with a value from 0 to 100%. • LPR A platform-independent printing protocol used in TCP/IP networks. It is not supported bidirectional communication.
  • Page 189 The printer and all clients on a wireless LAN must use the same SSID in order to communicate with each other. The SSID can be up to 32 characters long, and is made up of alphanumeric characters. The SSID may also be referred to by its network name. •...
  • Page 190 This machine is a Wi-Fi authorized product. • Wireless LAN A network that, instead of being connected by physical wires, is connected by a wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi. • WPA Security framework announced by the Wi-Fi Alliance in October 2002. The security has been strengthened more than WEP.

  • Page 191: Restrictions

    Restrictions If you use a printer over the wireless LAN, the printer may recognize nearby wireless systems, you should set a network key (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) to the access point to encrypt wireless transmission. Wireless communication with a product that does not comply with the Wi-Fi standard cannot be guaranteed. Connecting with too many computers may affect the printer performance, such as printing speed.

  • Page 192: About Firewall

    About Firewall A firewall is a function of the security software installed in the computer or operation system for computer, and is a system that is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a network. Precautions When a Firewall Function is Enabled •...

  • Page 193: Tips For Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality

    Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality Useful Information about Ink Key Points to Successful Printing Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper Canceling a Print Job Printer Handling Precautions Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality Precautions for Safe Transport of the Printer...

  • Page 194: Useful Information About Ink

    Ink may be used for purposes other than printing. When you use the Canon printer for the first time after you install the bundled ink tanks, the printer consumes a small amount of ink in the amount to enable printing by filling the nozzles of the Print Head with ink.
  • Page 195 Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps...

  • Page 196: Key Points To Successful Printing

    Key Points to Successful Printing Check the printer status before printing! • Is the print head OK? If a print head nozzle is clogged, print will be faint and papers will be wasted. Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head. Maintenance Procedure •...

  • Page 197: Be Sure To Make Paper Settings After Loading Paper

    Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper If the media type setting is not the one for the loaded paper, printing results may not be satisfactory. After loading paper, be sure to select the appropriate media type setting for the loaded paper. Print Results Not Satisfactory There are various types of paper: paper with special coating on the surface for printing photos with optimal quality and paper suitable for documents.

  • Page 198: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Never press the ON button! If you press the ON button while printing is in progress, the print data sent from the computer queues in the printer and you may not be able to continue to print. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel printing.

  • Page 199: Printer Handling Precautions

    Printer Handling Precautions Do not place any object on the top cover! Do not place any object on the top cover. It will fall into the rear tray when the top cover is opened and cause the printer to malfunction. Also, place the printer where objects will not fall on it.

  • Page 200: Key To Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality

    Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging. Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality. Never unplug the power cord until the power is turned off! If you press the ON button to turn off the power, the printer caps the print head (nozzles) automatically to prevent from drying.

  • Page 201: Precautions For Safe Transport Of The Printer

    Precautions for Safe Transport of the 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. •...

  • Page 202: Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images

    Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images It may be unlawful to print the following documents. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction. • Paper money • Money orders •...

  • Page 203: Specifications

    Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) 9600* (horizontal) x 2400 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum. Interface USB Port: Hi-Speed USB *1 LAN Port: Wired LAN: 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T Wireless LAN: IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b *2 *1 A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required.

  • Page 204: Network Specifications

    Print Head/Ink Total 5120 nozzles (PgBK 1024 nozzles, Y/DyeBK each 512 nozzles, C/M each 1536 nozzles) Network Specifications Communication protocol TCP/IP Wired LAN Supported Standards: IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX) / IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) Transfer speed: 10 M/100 Mbps (auto switching) 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...
  • Page 205 Display XGA 1024 x 768 Other Supported OS Some functions may not be available with each OS. Refer to the manual or the Canon web site for details on operation with iOS, Android, and Windows RT. Mobile Printing Capability Apple AirPrint Google Cloud Print •...

  • Page 206: Printing

    Printing Printing from a Computer Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver)

  • Page 207: Printing From A Computer

    Printing from a Computer Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver)

  • Page 208: Printing With Application Software That You Are Using (Printer Driver)

    Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Printing with Easy Setup Basic Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Description Updating the Printer Driver...

  • Page 209: Printing With Easy Setup

    Printing with Easy Setup This section describes the simple procedure for setting the Quick Setup tab so that you can carry out appropriate printing on this printer. Check that the printer is turned on Load paper on the printer 3. Open the printer driver setup window 4.
  • Page 210 Important • The print quality settings that can be selected may differ depending on a printing profile. 6. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document is printed with settings that match your purpose. Important • When you select the Always Print with Current Settings check box, all settings specified on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs are saved, and you can print with the same settings from the next time as well.

  • Page 211: Setting The Media Type With The Printer Driver

    Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Photo Paper Glossy <GP-501/GP-601> Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper <MP-101> Matte Photo Paper Canon genuine papers (Business Letter Printing) Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver High Resolution Paper <HR-101N> High Resolution Paper Canon genuine papers (Original Products) Media name <Model No.>...

  • Page 212: Various Printing Methods

    Various Printing Methods Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Execute Borderless Printing Fit-to-Page Printing Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing Tiling/Poster Printing Booklet Printing Duplex Printing Stamp/Background Printing Registering a Stamp Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Setting Up Envelope Printing Printing on Postcards...

  • Page 213: Setting A Page Size And Orientation

    Setting a Page Size and Orientation The paper size and orientation are essentially determined by the application software. When the page size and orientation set for Page Size and Orientation on the Page Setup tab are same as those set with the application software, you do not need to select them on the Page Setup tab.

  • Page 214: Setting The Number Of Copies And Printing Order

    Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order The procedure for specifying the number of copies and printing order is as follows: You can also set the number of copies on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
  • Page 215 • Print from Last Page: /Collate: 4. Complete the setup Click OK. 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.

  • Page 216: Setting The Stapling Margin

    Setting the Stapling Margin The procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Specify the side to be stapled Check the position of the stapling margin from Stapling Side on the Page Setup tab. The printer analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best staple position.
  • Page 217 Note • The printer automatically reduces the print area depending on the staple position margin. 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified staple side and margin width. Important •...

  • Page 218: Execute Borderless Printing

    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.
  • Page 219 Check the Page Size list. When you want to change it, select another page size from the list. The list displays only sizes that can be used for borderless printing. 4. Adjust the amount of extension from the paper If necessary, adjust the amount of extension using the Amount of Extension slider. Moving the slider to the right increases the amount extending off the paper, and moving the slider to the left decreases the amount.
  • Page 220 Important • When the amount of extension is decreased, an unexpected margin may be produced on the print, depending on the size of the paper. Note • When the Amount of Extension slider is set to the leftmost position, image data will be printed in the full size.

  • Page 221: Fit-To-Page Printing

    Fit-to-Page Printing The procedure for printing a document that is automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the page size to be used is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set fit-to-page printing Select Fit-to-Page from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. 3.
  • Page 222 5. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be enlarged or reduced to fit to the page size.

  • Page 223: Scaled Printing

    Scaled Printing The procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set scaled printing Select Scaled from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. 3. Select the paper size of the document Using Page Size, select the page size that is set with your application software.
  • Page 224 • Specify a scaling factor Directly type in a value into the Scaling box. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver. 5. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be printed with the specified scale. Important •...
  • Page 225 Note • Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document.

  • Page 226: Page Layout Printing

    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. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
  • Page 227 Pages To change the number of pages to be printed on a single sheet of paper, select the number of pages from the list. Page Order To change the page arrangement order, select a placement method from the list. Page Border To print a page border around each document page, check this check box.

  • Page 228: Tiling/Poster Printing

    Tiling/Poster Printing The tiling/poster printing function allows you to enlarge image data, divide it into several pages, and print these pages on separate sheets of paper. You can also paste the pages together to create a large print like a poster. The procedure for performing tiling/poster printing is as follows: Setting Tiling/Poster Printing 1.

  • Page 229: Printing Only Specific Pages

    If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Tiling/Poster Printing dialog box, and then click OK. Image Divisions Select the number of divisions (vertical x horizontal). As the number of divisions increases, the number of sheets used for printing increases. If you are pasting pages together to create a poster, increasing the number of divisions allows you to create a larger poster.
  • Page 230 Note • Click the deleted pages to display them again. • Right-click the settings preview to select Print all pages or Delete all pages. 2. Complete the setup After completing the page selection, click OK. When you execute print, only specified pages will be printed. Important •...

  • Page 231: Booklet Printing

    Booklet Printing The booklet printing function allows you to print data for a booklet. Data is printed on both sides of the paper. This type of printing ensures that pages can be collated properly, in page number order, when the printed sheets are folded and stapled at the center.
  • Page 232 Margin for stapling Select which side should the stapling margin be on when the booklet is completed. Insert blank page To leave one side of a sheet blank, check the check box, and select the page to be left blank. Margin Enter the margin width.

  • Page 233: Duplex Printing

    Duplex Printing The procedure for printing data on both sides of a sheet of paper is as follows: You can also set duplex printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set duplex printing Check the Duplex Printing (Manual) check box on the Page Setup tab.

  • Page 234: Related Topics

    Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the document is first printed on one side of a sheet of paper. After one side is printed, reload the paper correctly according to the message. Then click Start Printing to print the opposite side. Important •...

  • Page 235: Stamp/Background Printing

    Stamp/Background Printing Stamp or Background may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used. The Stamp function allows you to print a stamp text or a bitmap over or behind document data. It also allows you to print date, time and user name. The Background function allows you to print a light illustration behind the document data.

  • Page 236: Printing A Background

    3. Select a stamp Check the Stamp check box, and select the stamp to be used from the list. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the Page Setup tab. 4. Set the stamp details If necessary, specify the following settings, and then click OK.
  • Page 237 Select Background... button use another background or change the layout or density of a background, click this. Background first page only To print the background only on the first page, check this check box. 5. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified background.

  • Page 238: Registering A Stamp

    Registering a Stamp This feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used. You can create and register a new stamp. You can also change and re-register some of the settings of an existing stamp. Unnecessary stamps can be deleted at any time. The procedure for registering a new stamp is as follows: Registering a New Stamp 1.
  • Page 239 4. Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window • Stamp tab Select Text, Bitmap, or Date/Time/User Name that matches your purpose for Stamp Type. ◦ For Text registration, the characters must already be entered in Stamp Text. If necessary, change the TrueType Font, Style, Size, and Outline settings.

  • Page 240: Changing And Registering Some Of Stamp Settings

    6. Complete the setup Click OK. The Stamp/Background (Stamp) dialog box opens again. The registered title appears in the Stamp list. Changing and Registering Some of Stamp Settings 1. Select the stamp for which the settings are to be changed Select the Stamp check box in the Stamp/Background (Stamp) dialog box.

  • Page 241: Registering Image Data To Be Used As A Background

    Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background This feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used. You can select a bitmap file (.bmp) and register it as a new background. You can also change and register some of the settings of an existing background.

  • Page 242: Changing And Registering Some Background Settings

    4. Select the image data to be registered to the background Click Select File..Select the target bitmap file (.bmp), and then click Open. 5. Specify the following settings while viewing the preview window Layout Method Select how the background image data is to be placed. When Custom is selected, you can set coordinates for X-Position and Y-Position.

  • Page 243: Deleting An Unnecessary Background

    The Background Settings dialog box opens. 3. Specify each item on the Background tab while viewing the preview window 4. Save the background Click Save overwrite on the Save settings tab. When you want to save the background with a different title, enter a new title in the Title box and click Save.

  • Page 244: Setting Up Envelope Printing

    Setting Up Envelope Printing The procedure for performing envelope printing is as follows: Load envelope on the printer 2. Open the printer driver setup window 3. Select the media type Select Envelope from Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. 4.
  • Page 245 To hide the guide messages, check the Do not show this message again check box. To show the guide again, click the View Printer Status button on the Maintenance tab, and start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Then click Envelope Printing from Display Guide Message of the Option menu to enable the setting.

  • Page 246: Printing On Postcards

    Printing on Postcards This section describes the procedure for postcard printing. Load postcard on the printer 2. Open the printer driver setup window 3. Select commonly used settings Display the Quick Setup tab, and for Commonly Used Settings, select Standard. 4.
  • Page 247 Canon IJ Status Monitor. On the Option menu, choose Display Guide Message and click Hagaki Printing to enable the setting. • When printing on media other than postcards, load the media according to usage method of that media, and click Start Printing.

  • Page 248: Displaying The Print Results Before Printing

    Displaying the Print Results before Printing If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Preview" with "Canon IJ XPS Preview" when reading this information. You can display and check the print result before printing. The procedure for displaying the print result before printing is as follows: You can also set the print results display on the Quick Setup tab.

  • Page 249: Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)

    Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) You can specify the height and width of paper when its size cannot be selected from the Page Size. Such a paper size is called "custom size." The procedure for specifying a custom size is as follows: You can also set a custom size in Printer Paper Size on the Quick Setup tab.
  • Page 250 Important • When the application software that created the document has a function for specifying the height and width values, use the application software to set the values. When the application software does not have such a function or if the document does not print correctly, use the printer driver to set the values. •...

  • Page 251: Editing The Print Document Or Reprinting From The Print History

    Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print History This function is unavailable when the standard IJ printer driver is used. In the Canon IJ XPS preview window, you can edit the print document or retrieve the document print history to print the document.

  • Page 252: Editing And Printing A Print Document

    Check the Preview before printing check box on the Main tab. 3. Complete the setup Click OK. The Canon IJ XPS Preview will start and the print result will be displayed before printing. 4. Editing print documents and print pages • Combining print documents You can combine multiple print documents to form a single document.

  • Page 253: Reprinting From The Print History

    Check the preview before printing. • Depending on the print settings of the print document, some functions may not be available in the Canon IJ XPS preview. Note • You can rename Document Name to any name.

  • Page 254: Changing The Print Quality And Correcting Image Data

    Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correction Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Profiles Interpreting the ICC Profile Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Brightness...

  • Page 255: Setting The Print Quality Level (Custom)

    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. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Select the print quality On the Main tab, select Custom for Print Quality, and click Set..The Custom dialog box opens.
  • Page 256 Related Topics Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast...

  • Page 257: Printing A Color Document In Monochrome

    Printing a Color Document in Monochrome The procedure for printing a color document in monochrome is as follows: You can also set a grayscale printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
  • Page 258 Note • During Grayscale Printing, inks other than black ink may be used as well.

  • Page 259: Specifying Color Correction

    You can specify the color correction method suited to the type of document to be printed. Normally, the printer driver adjusts the colors by using Canon Digital Photo Color so that data is printed with color tints that most people prefer. This method is suitable for printing sRGB data.
  • Page 260 Driver Matching With Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. ICM (ICC Profile Matching) Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing. Specify the input profile or rendering intent to be used.

  • Page 261: Optimal Photo Printing Of Image Data

    Describes the procedure for printing sRGB data by using the color correction function of the printer driver. • To print using Canon Digital Photo Color The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original image data and producing three-dimensional effects and high, sharp contrasts.

  • Page 262: Adjusting Colors With The Printer Driver

    You can specify the color correction function of the printer driver to print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer through the use of Canon Digital Photo Color. When printing from an application software that can identify ICC profiles and allows you to specify them, use a printing ICC profile in the application software, and select settings for color management.
  • Page 263 Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast...

  • Page 264: Printing With Icc Profiles

    ICC profile and a printing ICC profile in the image data. Even if you print using a printing ICC profile that you created yourself or one for special Canon paper, be sure to select color management items from your application software.
  • Page 265 5. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the printer uses the color space of the image data. Specify an ICC Profile with the Printer Driver, and then Print Print from an application software that cannot identify input ICC profiles or does allow you to specify one by using the color space of the input ICC profile (sRGB) found in the data.
  • Page 266 Important • When the application software specifies an input profile, the input profile setting of the printer driver becomes invalid. • When no input ICC profiles are installed on your computer, Adobe RGB (1998) will not be displayed. 5. Select the rendering intent Select the coloring adjustment method in Rendering Intent.

  • Page 267: Interpreting The Icc Profile

    Interpreting the ICC Profile When you need to specify the printer profile, select the ICC profile for the paper to print on. The ICC profiles installed for this printer appear as follows. • (1) is the model name of the printer. •...

  • Page 268: Adjusting Color Balance

    Adjusting Color Balance You can adjust the color tints when printing. Since this function adjusts color balance of the output by changing the ink ratios of each color, it changes the total color balance of the document. Use the application software when you want to change the color balance significantly.
  • Page 269 There are individual sliders for Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Each color becomes stronger when the corresponding slider is moved to the right, and becomes weaker when the corresponding slider is moved to the left. For example, when cyan becomes weaker, the color red becomes stronger. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider.

  • Page 270: Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)

    Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) You can look at the print results of pattern print and adjust the color balance. When you change the color balance or intensity/contrast of a document, the pattern print function prints the adjustment results in a list, together with the adjustment values.
  • Page 271 4. Setting pattern print When the Pattern Print dialog box opens, set the following items, and then click OK. Parameters to Adjust Select Cyan/Magenta/Yellow. Important • When the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main tab is checked, Cyan/Magenta/Yellow appear grayed out and are unavailable. Printer Paper Size Select the paper size to be used for pattern printing.
  • Page 272 Note • Large is about double the size of Medium, and Small is about half the size of Medium. 5. Checking the print results of pattern print On the Color Adjustment tab, select OK to close the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box. On the Main tab, select OK, and then execute printing.
  • Page 273 Note • You can also set color balance on the Quick Setup tab by choosing Photo Printing under Commonly Used Settings, and then choosing Color/Intensity Manual Adjustment under Additional Features. 7. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. Then when you execute printing, the document is printed with the color balance that was adjusted by the pattern print function.

  • Page 274: Adjusting Brightness

    Adjusting Brightness You can change the brightness of the overall image data during printing. This function does not change pure white or pure black but it changes the brightness of the intermediate colors. The following sample shows the print result when the brightness setting is changed. Light is selected Normal is selected Dark is selected...
  • Page 275 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the data is printed at the specified brightness. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast...

  • Page 276: Adjusting Intensity

    Adjusting Intensity You can dilute (brighten) or intensify (darken) the colors of the overall image data during printing. The following sample shows the case when the intensity is increased so that all colors become more intense when the image data is printed. No adjustment Higher intensity The procedure for adjusting intensity is as follows:...
  • Page 277 Important • Adjust the slider gradually. 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Brightness...

  • Page 278: Adjusting Contrast

    Adjusting Contrast You can adjust the image contrast during printing. To make the differences between the light and dark portions of images greater and more distinct, increase the contrast. On the other hand, to make the differences between the light and dark portions of images smaller and less distinct, reduce the contrast.
  • Page 279 After adjusting each color, click OK. Important • Adjust the slider gradually. 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)

  • Page 280: Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)

    Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) You can look at the print results of pattern print and adjust the intensity/contrast. When you change the color balance or intensity/contrast of a document, the pattern print function prints the adjustment results in a list, together with the adjustment values. Described below is the procedure for adjusting the intensity/contrast while looking at the pattern.
  • Page 281 4. Setting pattern print When the Pattern Print dialog box opens, set the following items, and then click OK. Parameters to Adjust Select Intensity/Contrast. Printer Paper Size Select the paper size to be used for pattern printing. Note • Depending on the paper size selected on the Page Setup tab, there may be sizes that cannot be selected.
  • Page 282 On the Color Adjustment tab, select OK to close the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box. On the Main tab, select OK, and then execute printing. The printer then prints a pattern in which the intensity/contrast that you set is the center value. 6.
  • Page 283 Note • You can also set intensity/contrast on the Quick Setup tab by choosing Photo Printing under Commonly Used Settings, and then choosing Color/Intensity Manual Adjustment under Additional Features. 7. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. Then when you execute printing, the document is printed with the intensity/contrast that was adjusted by the pattern print function.

  • Page 284: Overview Of The Printer Driver

    Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Canon IJ Status Monitor Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Canon IJ Preview Deleting the Undesired Print Job Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)

  • Page 285: Canon Ij 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.

  • Page 286: How To Open The Printer Driver Setup Window

    How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window You can display the printer driver setup window from the application software in use or from the printer icon. Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Application Software Follow the procedure below to configure printing profile when printing. 1.

  • Page 287: Canon Ij Status Monitor

    Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the printer and the progress of printing. You will know the status of the printer with graphics, icons, and messages. Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor launches automatically when print data is sent to the printer.

  • Page 288: Checking The Ink Status From Your Computer

    Ink Details dialog box. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described on the screen. Note • You can also display the Ink Details dialog box by selecting the ink icon on the Canon IJ Status Monitor.

  • Page 289: Canon Ij Preview

    Canon IJ Preview The Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information that is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.

  • Page 290: Deleting The Undesired Print Job

    Deleting the Undesired Print Job If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. If the printer does not start printing, canceled or failed print job data may be remaining.

  • Page 291: Instructions For Use (Printer Driver)

    • Disable ICM required from the application software cannot be used when the XPS printer driver is used. • Do not start up the Canon IJ Network Tool while printing. • Do not print when the Canon IJ Network Tool is running.
  • Page 292 2. Open the printer driver setup window, and on the Page Setup tab, set Page Size to the same paper size that you specified in Word. 3. Set the Page Layout that you want, and then click OK to close the window. 4.

  • Page 293: Printer Driver Description

    Printer Driver Description Quick Setup tab Description Main tab Description Page Setup tab Description Maintenance tab Description Canon IJ Preview Description Canon IJ XPS Preview Description Canon IJ Status Monitor Description...

  • Page 294: Quick Setup Tab Description

    Quick Setup tab Description The Quick Setup tab is for registering commonly used print settings. When you select a registered setting, the printer automatically switches to the preset items. Commonly Used Settings The names and icons of frequently used printing profiles are registered. When you select a printing profile according to the purpose of the document, settings that match the purpose are applied.
  • Page 295 Check this check box to display a preview before printing. Uncheck this check box if you do not want to display a preview. Important • To use the Canon IJ XPS Preview, you must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile installed on your computer. Additional Features Displays the frequently used, convenient functions for the printing profile that you selected for Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab.
  • Page 296 4-on-1 Printing Prints four pages of the document, side by side, on one sheet of paper. To change the page sequence, click the Page Setup tab, select Page Layout for Page Layout, and click Specify..Then in the Page Layout Printing dialog box that appears, specify the Page Order.
  • Page 297 Landscape Prints the document by rotating it 90 degrees relative to the paper feed direction. You can change the rotation direction by going to the Maintenance tab, opening the Custom Settings dialog box, and then using Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is [Landscape] check box.
  • Page 298 Save Commonly Used Settings dialog box This dialog box allows you to save the information that you set on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs and add the information to the Commonly Used Settings list on the Quick Setup tab. Name Enter the name for the printing profile you wish to save.
  • Page 299 Paper Size Specifies the Width and the Height of the custom paper. Measurement is shown according to the units specified in Units. Related Topics Printing with Easy Setup Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Execute Borderless Printing Duplex Printing Setting Up Envelope Printing...

  • Page 300: Main Tab Description

    Main tab Description The Main tab allows you to create a basic print setup in accordance with the media type. Unless special printing is required, normal printing can be performed just by setting the items on this tab. Settings Preview The paper illustration shows how the original will be laid out on a sheet of paper.
  • Page 301 Shows what the print result will look like before you actually print the data. Check this check box to display a preview before printing. Important • To use the Canon IJ XPS Preview, you must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile installed on your computer. Defaults Restores all the settings you have changed to their default values.

  • Page 302: Color Adjustment Tab

    Note • The High, Standard, or Draft print quality modes are linked with the slider bar. Therefore when the slider bar is moved, the corresponding quality and value are displayed on the left. This is the same as when the corresponding radio button is selected for Print Quality on the Main tab. Color Adjustment Tab This tab allows you to adjust the color balance by changing the settings of the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast options.
  • Page 303 Contrast Adjusts the contrast between light and dark in the image to be printed. Moving the slider to the right increases the contrast, moving the slider to the left decreases the contrast. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. Print a pattern for color adjustment When the color balance or intensity/contrast is changed, the pattern printing function prints a list of the adjustment results along with the adjustment values.
  • Page 304 • In the XPS printer driver, ICM has become ICC Profile Matching. Driver Matching With Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. ICM (ICC Profile Matching) Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing.
  • Page 305 Important • Adobe RGB (1998) is not displayed when input profiles of Adobe RGB are not installed. Rendering Intent Specifies the matching method to be used when you select ICM (ICC Profile Matching) for Color Correction. Saturation This method reproduces images even more vividly than the Perceptual method. Perceptual This method reproduces images by focusing on colors that most people find desirable.

  • Page 306: Page Setup Tab Description

    Page Setup tab Description The Page Setup tab allows you to determine how a document is to be arranged on the paper. Also, this tab allows you to set the number of copies and the order of printing. If the application which created the document has a similar function, set them with the application.
  • Page 307 Printer Paper Size Selects the size of paper actually loaded into the printer. The default setting is Same as Page Size to perform normal-sized printing. You can select a printer paper size when you select Fit-to-Page, Scaled, Page Layout, Tiling/Poster, or Booklet for Page Layout.
  • Page 308 Booklet Booklet printing is the convenient function to create a booklet. Data is printed on both sides of a sheet of paper. This type of printing ensures that pages can be collated properly, in page number order, when the printed sheets are folded and stapled at the center. Specify...
  • Page 309 allows you to print date, time and user name. The Background function allows you to print a light illustration behind the document data. Note • With the XPS printer driver, the Stamp/Background... button has become the Stamp... button and only the stamp function can be used. Depending on the type of printer driver you are using and the environment, Stamp and Background may not be available.
  • Page 310 pasting pages together to create a poster, increasing the number of divisions allows you to create a larger poster. Print "Cut/Paste" in margins Specifies whether to print the words "Cut" and "Paste" in the margins. These words serve as guidelines for pasting together the pages into a poster. Check this check box to print the words.
  • Page 311 Specify Margin dialog box This dialog box allows you to specify the margin width for the side to be stapled. If a document does not fit on one page, the document is reduced when printed. Margin Specifies the width of the stapling margin. The width of the side specified by Stapling Side becomes the stapling margin.
  • Page 312 Important • Uncheck this check box under normal circumstances. Note • Do not allow application software to compress print data tab cannot be used with the XPS printer driver. Print after creating print data by page The print data is created in page units, and printing starts after the processing of one page of print data is complete.
  • Page 313 Stamp/Background (Stamp...) dialog box The Stamp/Background (Stamp...) dialog box allows you to print a stamp and/or background over or behind the document pages. In addition to the pre-registered ones, you can register and use your original stamp or background. Note •...

  • Page 314: Stamp Tab

    Select Background... Opens the Background Settings dialog box. You can register a bitmap as a background, and change layout method and intensity of the selected background. Background first page only Selects whether to print the background on the first page only or print on all pages when the document has two or more pages.
  • Page 315 Select File... Opens the dialog box to open a file. Click this button to select a bitmap file to be used as a stamp. Size Adjusts the size of the bitmap file to be used as a stamp. Moving the slider to the right increases the size, moving the slider to the left decreases the size. Transparent white area Specifies whether to make white-filled areas of the bitmap transparent.
  • Page 316 Stamps Shows a list of saved stamp titles. Specify a title to display the corresponding stamp in Title. Save/Save overwrite Saves the stamp. Enter a title in Title, and then click this button. Delete Deletes an unnecessary stamp. Specify the title of an unnecessary stamp from the Stamps list, and click this button. Background Tab The Background tab allows you to select a bitmap file (.bmp) to be used as a background or determine how to print the selected background.
  • Page 317 Backgrounds Shows a list of registered background titles. Specify a title to display the corresponding background in Title. Save/Save overwrite Saves the image data as a background. After inserting the Title, click this button. Delete Deletes an unnecessary background. Specify the title of an unnecessary background from the Backgrounds list, and then click this button.

  • Page 318: Maintenance Tab Description

    Maintenance tab Description The Maintenance tab allows you to perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer. Cleaning Performs print head cleaning. Print head cleaning removes any blockage in the print head nozzles. Perform cleaning when printing becomes faint, or a specific color fails to print, even though all ink levels are sufficiently high.
  • Page 319 Align the print head immediately after installing the print head. When you click Print Head Alignment, the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box is displayed. Nozzle Check Prints a nozzle check pattern. Perform this function if printing becomes faint or a specific color fails to print. Print a nozzle check pattern, and check whether the print head is working properly.
  • Page 320 Perform this function when you want to check the printer status and how a print job is proceeding. Note • If you are using the XPS printer driver, the "Canon IJ Status Monitor" becomes the "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor".

  • Page 321: Initial Check Items

    About Opens the About dialog box. The version of the printer driver, plus a copyright notice, can be checked. In addition, the language to be used can be switched. Initial Check Items Check that the printer power is on, and open the cover of the printer. Check the following items for each ink.
  • Page 322 Initial Check Items Check that the printer power is on, and open the cover of the printer. Check the following items for each ink. Then, if necessary, perform Nozzle Check or Cleaning. • Check the amount of ink remaining in the tank. •...
  • Page 323 Custom Settings dialog box When you click Custom Settings, the Custom Settings dialog box is displayed. If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation. Prevent paper abrasion The printer can increase the gap between the print head and the paper during high-density printing to prevent paper abrasion.
  • Page 324 Modules Lists the printer driver modules. Language Specifies the language you wish to use in the printer driver setup window. Important • If the font for displaying the language of your choice is not installed in your system, the characters will be garbled. Related Topics Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer...

  • Page 325: Canon Ij Preview Description

    Canon IJ Preview Description Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information that is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.
  • Page 326 This screen also allows you to change the media type and paper source settings. Help Menu When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ Preview is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information.
  • Page 327 Start Printing button Prints the documents selected in the document list. The printed documents are deleted from the list, and when all documents are printed, the Canon IJ XPS Preview closes. Cancel Printing button Ends the Canon IJ Preview, and cancels the printing of the document that is displayed on the preview screen.

  • Page 328: Canon Ij Xps Preview Description

    Canon IJ XPS Preview Description Canon IJ XPS Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information which is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.
  • Page 329 Adds the document saved in the print history to the document list. Exit Ends the Canon IJ XPS Preview. The documents remaining in the document list will be deleted from the list. This command has the same function as the Exit in the print settings area.
  • Page 330 Delete Document Deletes the selected document from the document list. If the document list contains only one document, the document is grayed out and cannot be selected. This command has the same function as the (Delete Document) on the toolbar. Grayscale Printing Allows you to change the monochrome print settings.
  • Page 331 Move to Last Moves the currently selected page to the end of the document. If the currently selected page is the last page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected. View Menu Selects the documents and pages to be displayed. Documents Use the following command to select the document to display.
  • Page 332 Select Page Information, Layout, or Manual Color Adjustment. Help Menu When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ XPS Preview is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information. (Print) Prints the documents selected in the document list.
  • Page 333 If the document list contains only one document, the document is grayed out and cannot be selected. (Reset Documents) Returns the document selected in the document list to their status before they were added to the Canon IJ XPS Preview.
  • Page 334 Pages Displays the number of pages in the print document. Important • The number displayed in Pages and the output page count are different. • To check the output page count, check the status bar at the bottom of the preview window. Status Displays the status of the print documents.
  • Page 335 The documents remaining in the document list will be deleted from the list. Print Prints the documents selected in the document list. The printed documents are deleted from the list, and when all documents are printed, the Canon IJ XPS Preview closes.

  • Page 336: Canon Ij Status Monitor Description

    Icons and messages are displayed when ink is running low (ink level warning). Canon IJ Status Monitor Overview Canon IJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer and ink with graphics and messages. You can check the information on the printing document and the printing progress during printing.
  • Page 337 Once the print data has been sent, the button is grayed out and becomes unavailable. Option Menu If you select Enable Status Monitor, when a printer related message is generated the Canon IJ Status Monitor starts. When Enable Status Monitor is selected, following commands are available.
  • Page 338 Closes the Ink Details dialog box to return to Canon IJ Status Monitor. Help Menu When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ Status Monitor is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information.

  • Page 339: Updating The Printer Driver

    Updating the Printer Driver Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver Before Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver...

  • Page 340: Obtaining The Latest Printer Driver

    Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver By updating the printer driver to the latest version of the printer driver, unresolved problems may be solved. You can check the version of the printer driver by clicking the About button on the Maintenance tab. You can access our website and download the latest printer driver for your model.

  • Page 341: Deleting The Unnecessary Printer Driver

    Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver The printer driver which you no longer use can be deleted. When deleting the printer driver, first exit all programs that are running. The procedure to delete the unnecessary printer driver is as follows: 1. Start the uninstaller •...

  • Page 342: Before Installing The Printer Driver

    Before Installing the Printer Driver This section describes the items that you should check before installing the printer driver. You should also refer to this section if the printer driver cannot be installed. Checking the Printer Status • Turn off the printer. Checking the Personal Computer Settings •...

  • Page 343: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver You can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest printer driver and XPS printer driver for your model. The procedure for installing the downloaded printer driver is as follows: 1. Turn off the printer 2.

  • Page 344: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The Printer Cannot Be Powered On Printing Does Not Start Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected Paper Jams If an Error Occurs Search Each Function Problems with Network Communication Problems with Printing Problems with Printing Quality Problems with the Printer...

  • Page 345: Problems With Network Communication

    Problems with Network Communication Problems with the Printer While Using with Network Cannot Detect a Printer on a Network Other Problems with Network...

  • Page 346: Problems With The Printer While Using With Network

    Problems with the Printer While Using with Network The Printer Stopped Working Suddenly Ink Remaining Level Is Not Displayed on Printer Status Monitor of the Printer Printing Speed Is Slow Cannot Use the Printer on Replacing an Access Point or Changing Its settings...

  • Page 347: The Printer Stopped Working Suddenly

    The Printer Stopped Working Suddenly Cannot Communicate with the Printer After the Network Settings Are Changed Cannot Communicate with the Printer over the Wireless LAN Cannot Communicate with the Printer over the Wired LAN Cannot Print from a Computer Connected to the Network Cannot Communicate with the Printer After the Network Settings Are Changed It may take a while for the computer to obtain the IP address, or you may need to restart your computer.
  • Page 348 Make sure that the firewall of the security software is disabled. Check10 If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
  • Page 349 For the procedures to connect an access point and set it up, refer to the instruction manual of your access point or contact its manufacturer. Note • To check the MAC address or the IP address of the computer, see Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of the Computer.

  • Page 350: Ink Remaining Level Is Not Displayed On Printer Status Monitor Of The Printer

    Ink Remaining Level Is Not Displayed on Printer Status Monitor of the Printer Use the printer driver with bidirectional communication. Select Enable bidirectional support in the Ports sheet of the properties dialog box of the printer driver. How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window...

  • Page 351: Printing Speed Is Slow

    Printing Speed Is Slow The printer may be printing out a large job issued from another computer. Check1 When using wireless LAN, make sure that the radio status is good and adjust Check2 the installation positions while monitoring the radio status with IJ Network Tool. Monitoring Wireless Network Status Make sure that there is no barrier or obstacle between the access point and the printer.

  • Page 352: Cannot Use The Printer On Replacing An Access Point Or Changing Its Settings

    Cannot Use the Printer on Replacing an Access Point or Changing Its settings When you replace an access point, perform network setup of the printer again. Perform network setup again with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it again according to the instructions on our website.

  • Page 353: Cannot Detect A Printer On A Network

    Cannot Detect a Printer on a Network Cannot Detect the Printer When Setting up Network Communication The Printer Cannot Be Detected in the Wireless LAN The Printer Cannot Be Detected in the Wired LAN...

  • Page 354: Cannot Detect The Printer When Setting Up Network Communication

    Cannot Detect the Printer When Setting up Network Communication If the printer could not be detected on the network when setting up the network communication, confirm the network settings before redetecting the printer. Cannot Detect the Printer during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 1 Cannot Detect the Printer during Wired LAN Setup: Check 1...

  • Page 355: Cannot Detect The Printer During Wireless Lan Setup: Check 1

    Cannot Detect the Printer during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 1 Are the computer and network device (router, access point, etc.) configured and can the computer connect to the network? Make sure that you can view web pages on your computer. If you cannot view any web pages: Configure the computer and network device.

  • Page 356: Cannot Detect The Printer During Wireless Lan Setup: Check 2

    • When the message does not appear on your computer: Cancel to set up, then set the security software to allow Canon software* to access the network. * On the Setup CD-ROM, select win > Driver > DrvSetup, then set the security software to allow the file Setup.exe or Setup64.exe to access the network.

  • Page 357: Cannot Detect The Printer During Wireless Lan Setup: Check 3

    Cannot Detect the Printer during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 3 Check the settings of the access point. Check the settings of the access point for the network connection such as IP address filtering, MAC address filtering, or DHCP function. For details on how to check the settings of the access point, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.

  • Page 358: Cannot Detect The Printer During Wired Lan Setup: Check 1

    Cannot Detect the Printer during Wired LAN Setup: Check 1 Is the LAN cable connected, and are the printer and the router turned on? Make sure that the LAN cable is connected. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Confirming that the Power Is On Make sure that the router is turned on.

  • Page 359: Cannot Detect The Printer During Wired Lan Setup: Check 2

    Cannot Detect the Printer during Wired LAN Setup: Check 2 Are the computer and the router configured and can the computer connect to the network? Make sure that you can view web pages on your computer. If you cannot view any web pages: Click Cancel on the Check Printer Settings screen to cancel to set up the network communication.

  • Page 360: Cannot Detect The Printer During Wired Lan Setup: Check 3

    Cannot Detect the Printer during Wired LAN Setup: Check 3 Activate the wired LAN setting of the printer. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button, then release the button when the POWER lamp flashes white 11 times. Note • To check whether the wired LAN is activated, print out the network setting information. Printing Out Network Setting Information...

  • Page 361: The Printer Cannot Be Detected In The Wireless Lan

    If not, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website. When using IJ Network Tool, click Update to search for the printer again. Check5 Canon IJ Network Tool Screen When searching for a printer over a network, make sure that the printer is Check6 associated with the port.
  • Page 362 Make sure that the firewall of the security software is disabled. Check13 If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.

  • Page 363: The Printer Cannot Be Detected In The Wired Lan

    The Printer Cannot Be Detected in the Wired LAN Make sure that the printer is turned on. Check1 Is the wired LAN setting of the printer activated? Check2 To check whether the wired LAN is activated, print out the network setting information. Printing Out Network Setting Information If the wired LAN is inactive, press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button, then release the button when the POWER lamp flashes white 11 times.

  • Page 364: Other Problems With Network

    Other Problems with Network Forgot an Access Point Name, SSID, or a Network Key The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen During Setup The Admin Password Set to the Printer Was Forgotten Checking Information about the Network How to Restore the Printer's Network Settings to Factory Default...

  • Page 365: Forgot An Access Point Name, Ssid, Or A Network Key

    Forgot an Access Point Name, SSID, or a Network Key Cannot Connect with an Access Point to Which a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot the WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key) How to Set a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key Cannot Connect with an Access Point to Which a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot the WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key) For information on how to set up the access point, refer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer.

  • Page 366: The Message Is Displayed On The Computer Screen During Setup

    The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen During Setup The Enter Password Screen Is Displayed During Setup The Screen for Setting the Encryption Is Displayed After Selecting the Access Point in the Search Screen "You are connecting the printer to the non encrypted wireless network" Is Displayed The Enter Password Screen Is Displayed During Setup The following screen is displayed if an administrator password is set to the printer which has already been set up.

  • Page 367: The Admin Password Set To The Printer Was Forgotten

    The Admin Password Set to the Printer Was Forgotten Initialize the LAN settings. How to Restore the Printer's Network Settings to Factory Default After initializing the LAN settings, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.

  • Page 368: Checking Information About The Network

    To display the network setting information using IJ Network Tool, select Network Information on the View menu. Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of the Computer To check the IP address or MAC address assigned to the computer, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 369 If the communication is available, a message such as the following is displayed. Reply from XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX: bytes=32 time=10ms TTL=255 When Request timed out is displayed, the communication is not available. Checking the Network Setting Information To check the IP address or the MAC address of the printer, print out the network setting information. Printing Out Network Setting Information...

  • Page 370: How To Restore The Printer's Network Settings To Factory Default

    How to Restore the Printer's Network Settings to Factory Default Important • Note that initialization erases all network settings on the printer, and printing operation from a computer over network may become impossible. To use the printer over network, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.

  • Page 371: Problems With Printing

    Problems with Printing Printing Does Not Start Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Printing Stops Before It Is Completed...

  • Page 372: Printing Does Not Start

    Printing Does Not Start Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then press the ON button Check1 to turn the printer on. While the POWER lamp is flashing, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit.
  • Page 373 Properties. 4. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings. Make sure that a port named "USBnnn" (where "n" is a number) with "Canon XXX" appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s).
  • Page 374 Restart your computer. Check8...

  • Page 375: Paper Jams

    Paper Jams When paper is jammed, the Alarm lamp flashes orange and a troubleshooting message is displayed on the computer screen automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. For details on how to remove the jammed paper, refer to Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed).

  • Page 376: Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs

    Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Make sure that paper is loaded. Check1 Loading Paper Make sure of the following when you load paper. Check2 • When loading two or more sheets of paper, flip through the paper before loading. •...
  • Page 377 If the paper tears in the rear tray, see Paper Jams to remove it. If there are any foreign objects in the rear tray, be sure to turn off the printer, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object. Clean the paper feed roller.
  • Page 378 To open the printer driver setup window, see How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window.

  • Page 379: Printing Stops Before It Is Completed

    Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Is the paper loaded? Check1 Make sure that paper is loaded. If the printer has run out of paper, load paper. Do the printing documents have lots of photographs or illustrations? Check2 As printing large data such as photos or graphics takes time for the printer and the computer to process, the printer may appear to have stopped operating.

  • Page 380: Problems With Printing Quality

    Problems with Printing Quality Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected...

  • Page 381: Print Results Not Satisfactory

    Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded Check1 paper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.

  • Page 382: Cannot Print To End Of Job

    Cannot Print to End of Job Select the setting not to compress the printing data. Check1 If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved. Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.

  • Page 383: No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks

    No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks...
  • Page 384 Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Check the status of ink tanks. Replace the ink tank if the ink has run out. Check2 Replacing an Ink Tank Is the orange tape or protective film remaining? Check3 Make sure that all of the protective film is peeled off and the Y-shape air hole is exposed, as illustrated in (A).

  • Page 385: Lines Are Misaligned

    Lines Are Misaligned Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory 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 •...

  • Page 386: Line Does Not Print Or Prints Partially

    Line Does Not Print or Prints Partially Is the Page Layout Printing performed or the Binding margin function used? Check1 When the Page Layout Printing or Binding margin function is being used, thin lines may not be printed. Try thickening the lines in the document. Is the size of the print data extremely large? Check2 Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.

  • Page 387: Image Does Not Print Or Prints Partially

    Image Does Not Print or Prints Partially Select the setting not to compress the printing data. Check1 If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved. Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.

  • Page 388: Printed Paper Curls Or Has Ink Blots

    Is Photo Paper used for printing photographs? Check3 When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or other Canon speciality paper. Media Types You Can Use...

  • Page 389: Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched

    Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged The Edges of Paper Are Smudged Printed Surface Is Smudged Printed Surface Is Scratched Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the followings: Check2 •...
  • Page 390 1. Roll up the paper in the opposite direction to the paper curl as shown below. 2. Check that the paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note • Depending on the media type, the paper may be smudged or may not be fed properly even if it is not curled inward.
  • Page 391 3. Drag the Intensity slide bar on the Color Adjustment sheet to adjust the intensity. Is printing performed beyond the recommended printing area? Check6 If you are printing beyond the recommended printing area of your printing paper, the lower edge of the paper may become stained with ink.

  • Page 392: Back Of The Paper Is Smudged

    Back of the Paper Is Smudged Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the printer. Check2 Cleaning Inside the Printer Note • When performing borderless printing, duplex printing, or too much printing, the inside may become stained with ink.

  • Page 393: Vertical Lines Are Printed On The Sides Of The Printout

    Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Is the size of the loaded paper correct? Check The vertical lines may be printed in the margin if the size of the loaded paper is larger than that you have specified.

  • Page 394: Colors Are Uneven Or Streaked

    Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Colors Are Uneven Colors Are Streaked Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance Check2 operations such as Print Head Cleaning. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
  • Page 395 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be damaged. Contact the service center. Perform Print Head Alignment. Check3 Aligning the Print Head Note • If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Alignment, perform Print Head Alignment manually referring to Aligning the Print Head Position Manually from Your Computer.

  • Page 396: Ink Is Not Ejected

    Ink Is Not Ejected Has the ink run out? Check1 Open the top cover, then check the status of ink lamp. Checking the Ink Status Is the orange tape or protective film remaining? Check2 Make sure that all of the protective film is peeled off and the Y-shape air hole is exposed, as illustrated in (A). If the orange tape is left as in (B), pull the orange tape and remove it.

  • Page 397: Problems With The Printer

    Problems with the Printer The Printer Cannot Be Powered On The Printer Turns Off Unintentionally Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Cannot Communicate with the Printer with USB Connection Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed...

  • Page 398: The Printer Cannot Be Powered On

    The Printer Cannot Be Powered On Press the ON button. Check1 Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the power cord Check2 connector of the printer, then turn it back on. Unplug the printer from the power supply, then plug the printer back in and turn Check3 the printer back on after leaving it for at least 3 minutes.

  • Page 399: The Printer Turns Off Unintentionally

    The Printer Turns Off Unintentionally Deactivate the setting to turn the unit off automatically. Check The printer turns off automatically according to the elapsed time you specified if you activate the setting to turn the unit off automatically. If you do not want the printer to turn off automatically, open the printer driver setup window and in Auto Power under the Maintenance sheet, select Disable for Auto Power Off.

  • Page 400: Cannot Connect To Computer With A Usb Cable Properly

    Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Printing Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/"This device can perform faster" Message Is Displayed If your system environment is not fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1.

  • Page 401: Cannot Communicate With The Printer With Usb Connection

    Cannot Communicate with the Printer with USB Connection Make sure that the printer is turned on. Check1 Make sure that the USB cable is connected properly. Check2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer Using a USB Cable to connect the USB cable properly. Do not start up IJ Network Tool while printing.

  • Page 402: Print Head Holder Does Not Move To The Position For Replacing

    Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Is the POWER lamp off? Check1 Check if the POWER lamp is lit. The print head holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the top cover and turn the printer on.

  • Page 403: Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed

    Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed Is the printer status monitor enabled? Check Make sure that Enable Status Monitor is selected on the Option menu of the printer status monitor. 1. Open the printer driver setup window. How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window 2.

  • Page 404: Problems With Installation/Downloading

    Problems with Installation/Downloading Cannot Install the Printer Driver Easy-WebPrint EX Does Not Start Up or Easy-WebPrint EX Menu Does Not Appear How to Update Printer Driver in Network Environment Uninstalling IJ Network Tool...

  • Page 405: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    Cannot Install the Printer Driver • If the installation does not start even after the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer's disc drive: Start the installation following the procedure below. 1. Select items as shown below. ◦ In Windows 8, select the Explorer icon in Taskbar on Desktop, then select Computer from the list on the left.

  • Page 406: Printer Driver

    Note • The printer is not detected. Check the connection. may be displayed depending on the computer you use. Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the printer and the Check1 computer. Follow the procedure below to connect the printer and the computer again. Check2 1.

  • Page 407: Easy-Webprint Ex Does Not Start Up Or Easy-Webprint Ex Menu Does Not Appear

    Is Canon Easy-WebPrint EX displayed on the Toolbars menu in the Internet Check1 Explorer's View menu? If Canon Easy-WebPrint EX is not displayed, Easy-WebPrint EX is not installed on your computer. Install the latest Easy-WebPrint EX onto your computer from our website. Note •...

  • Page 408: How To Update Printer Driver In Network Environment

    How to Update Printer Driver in Network Environment Download the latest printer driver in advance. To obtain the latest printer driver, access our web site through the Internet and download the latest printer driver for your model. After uninstalling the printer driver, install the latest printer driver according to the regular procedure. When the connection method selection screen is displayed, select Use the printer with wireless LAN connection or Use the printer with wired LAN connection according to the connection method you use.

  • Page 409: Uninstalling Ij Network Tool

    1. Select Control Panel from the Settings charm on Desktop > Programs > Programs and Features. 2. Select Canon IJ Network Tool from the program list, then click Uninstall. If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. • In Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1.

  • Page 410: About Errors/Messages Displayed

    About Errors/Messages Displayed If an Error Occurs A Message Is Displayed...

  • Page 411: If An Error Occurs

    If an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. When an error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes orange and a Support Code (error number) is displayed on the computer screen.
  • Page 412 13 flashes The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. (The lamp on the 1683 ink tank flashes.) 14 flashes The ink tank cannot be recognized. 1684 15 flashes The ink tank cannot be recognized. 1410, 1411, 1412, 1413, 1414 16 flashes The ink has run out.
  • Page 413 • When a Support Code and a message are displayed on the computer screen: Note • You can confirm the actions against errors with Support Codes on your computer by searching a Support Code. Click Here to Search For details on how to resolve errors without Support Codes, see A Message Is Displayed.

  • Page 414: A Message Is Displayed

    Faxes. 3. Open the properties of printer driver for the printer. • In Windows 8 or Windows 7, right-click the "Canon XXX" icon (where "XXX" is your printer's name), then select Printer properties. • In Windows Vista or Windows XP, right-click the "Canon XXX" icon (where "XXX" is your printer's name), then select Properties.
  • Page 415 Make sure that a port named "USBnnn" (where "n" is a number) with "Canon XXX" appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s). Note • When the printer is used over LAN, the port name of the printer is displayed as "CNBJNP_xxxxxxxxxx".

  • Page 416: Other Error Messages

    If the User Account Control screen is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions. • In Windows 8, select Control Panel from the Settings charm on Desktop > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager. • In Windows 7 or Windows Vista, click Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then Device Manager. •...
  • Page 417 • If you agree to participate in the survey program: Click Agree, then follow the on-screen instructions. The printer usage information will be sent via the Internet. If you have followed the on-screen instructions, the information will be sent automatically from the second time onward and the confirmation screen will not be displayed again.
  • Page 418 This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task. If you are logged on to an administrator account, 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 be displayed at the time of the next survey.

  • Page 419: If You Cannot Resolve The Problem

    If you cannot resolve the problem with any of the workarounds in this chapter, please contact the seller of the printer or the service center. Canon support staff are trained to be able to provide technical support to satisfy customers. Caution •...

  • Page 420: Support Code List

    Support Code List The support code appears on the computer screen when an error occurs. "Support Code" means the error number and appears with an error message. When an error occurs, check the support code displayed on the computer screen and take the appropriate action.

  • Page 421: Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed)

    Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed) If the paper is jammed, remove it following the procedure appropriate for each case. • If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot or the rear tray: 1300 • If the paper tears and you cannot remove it from the paper output slot or from the rear tray: Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer •...
  • Page 422 1300 Cause Paper is jammed in the paper output slot or in the rear tray. Action Remove the jammed paper following the procedure below. Note • If you need to turn off the printer to remove jammed paper during printing, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button to cancel print jobs before turning off the printer.
  • Page 423 • We recommend you use paper other than A5 sized one to print documents with photos or graphics; otherwise, the printout may curl and cause paper exit jams. If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact the service center.

  • Page 424: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Printer

    Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer If the jammed paper tears and you cannot remove the paper either from the paper output slot or from the rear tray, or if the jammed paper remains inside the printer, remove the paper following the procedure below.
  • Page 425 4. Hold the jammed paper with your hands. If the paper is rolled up, pull it out.
  • Page 426 5. Pull the paper slowly not to tear it, then pull the paper out. 6. Make sure that all the jammed paper is removed. If the paper is torn, a piece of paper may remain inside the printer. Check the following and remove the piece of paper if it remains.
  • Page 427 If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact the service center.

  • Page 428: Small Size Paper Is Jammed Inside The Printer

    Small Size Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer If the narrow width paper such as card sized paper is jammed due to loading it in the landscape orientation, remove the jammed paper following the procedure below. Important • Do not load the narrow width paper such as card sized paper in the landscape orientation. 1.

  • Page 429: In Other Cases

    In Other Cases Make sure of the following: Are there any foreign objects around the paper output slot? Check1 Are there any foreign objects in the rear tray? Check2 If there are any foreign objects in the rear tray, be sure to turn off the printer, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object.
  • Page 430 Open the printer driver setup window, and in Custom Settings in the Maintenance sheet, select the Prevent paper jam check box, and then click OK. • In Mac OS: In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, select the Prevent paper jam check box, and then click Apply.
  • Page 431 1000 Cause There is no paper in the rear tray. Action Load paper in the rear tray and press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button.
  • Page 432 1200 Cause The top cover is open. Action Close the top cover and wait for a while.
  • Page 433 1250 Cause The front cover is closed. Action Open the front cover to resume printing.
  • Page 434 1401 Cause The print head may be damaged. Action Contact the service center.
  • Page 435 1403 Cause The print head may be damaged. Action Contact the service center.
  • Page 436 1405 Cause The print head may be damaged. Action Contact the service center.
  • Page 437 1410 Cause The ink tank cannot be recognized. Action Open the top cover and replace the ink tank which lamp is off.
  • Page 438 1411 Cause The ink tank cannot be recognized. Action Open the top cover and replace the ink tank which lamp is off.
  • Page 439 1412 Cause The ink tank cannot be recognized. Action Open the top cover and replace the ink tank which lamp is off.
  • Page 440 1413 Cause The ink tank cannot be recognized. Action Open the top cover and replace the ink tank which lamp is off.
  • Page 441 1414 Cause The ink tank cannot be recognized. Action Open the top cover and replace the ink tank which lamp is off.
  • Page 442 1600 Cause If the lamp on the ink tank is flashing, ink may have run out. Action Replacing the ink tank is recommended. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing.
  • Page 443 1660 Cause The ink tank is not installed. Action Install the ink tank.
  • Page 444 1680 Cause Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) Action Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions.
  • Page 445 1681 Cause More than one ink tanks of the same color are installed. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) Action Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions.
  • Page 446 Press and hold the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any printer malfunction or damage caused by refilled ink tanks.
  • Page 447 1684 Cause The ink tank cannot be recognized. Action Printing cannot be executed because the ink tank may not be installed properly or may not be compatible with this printer. Install the appropriate ink tank. If you want to cancel printing, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button.
  • Page 448 With this operation, releasing 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.
  • Page 449 1700 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
  • Page 450 1701 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
  • Page 451 2100 Cause The paper size in the print settings and the size of the loaded paper do not match. Action Check the print settings and the loaded paper, load paper of the correct size, then press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button. If you want to cancel printing, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button again while the POWER lamp is flashing.
  • Page 452 2101 Cause The paper size in the print settings and the size of the loaded paper do not match. Action Check the print settings and the loaded paper, load paper of the correct size, then press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button. If you want to cancel printing, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button again while the POWER lamp is flashing.
  • Page 453 2102 Cause The printer has detected that the paper has been fed aligned to one side. Action Load the paper into the center of the rear tray, then slide the paper guides to align with the both edges of the paper stack. Press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error.
  • Page 454 2103 Cause The printer cannot detect the paper size. Action Press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error, then try to print again. If this error still occurs even after printing again, set the printer not to detect the paper width by using the printer driver or Remote UI.
  • Page 455 2500 Cause The cause of following may have occurred the failure of Automatic Print Head Alignment. • Print head nozzles are clogged. • The paper of size other than A4 or Letter is loaded. • The paper output slot is exposed to strong light. Action Press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error, then take the actions described below.
  • Page 456 The specified data cannot be printed. Action When you print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, confirm the message on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks are installed properly for all colors, then start printing again.
  • Page 457 4103 Cause Cannot perform printing with the current print settings. Action Press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button, to cancel printing. Then, change the print settings and print again.
  • Page 458 5100 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Cancel printing, and turn off the printer. Then clear the jammed paper or protective material that is preventing the print head holder from moving, and turn on the printer again. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
  • Page 459 5101 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Remove the protective material, turn the printer off, and turn it back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 460 5200 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 461 5400 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 462 5700 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 463 5B00 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
  • Page 464 5B01 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
  • Page 465 5C00 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 466 5C20 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 467 6000 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 468 6001 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action If the front cover is closed, open it. Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 469 6500 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 470 6502 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 471 6800 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 472 6801 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 473 6900 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 474 6901 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 475 6902 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 476 6910 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 477 6911 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 478 6920 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 479 6921 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 480 6930 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 481 6931 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 482 6932 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 483 6933 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 484 6940 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 485 6941 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 486 6942 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 487 6943 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 488 6944 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 489 6945 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 490 6946 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 491 6A80 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 492 6A81 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 493 6A90 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.

  • Page 494: B200

    B200 Cause An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Contact the service center.

  • Page 495: C000

    C000 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.

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