User manual CANON PIXMA MP140 - MP140 SERIES QUICK START GUIDE

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One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Table of Contents Before Using the Machine .............................2 Operation Panel..............................................2 Turning the Machine On and Off ....................4 Handling Original Documents .........................5 Loading Printing Paper ...................................7 Copying .........................................................13 Making Copies ..............................................13 Using Other Copy Functions.........................13 Changing the Copy Settings .........................13 Printing from Your Computer......................14 Printing with Windows...................................14 Printing with Macintosh.................................15 Scanning Images ..........................................16 Scanning Methods ........................................16 Routine Maintenance ...................................17 List of Maintenance Codes ...........................17 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect .................................................18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern................19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........20 Print Head Cleaning......................................21 Print Head Deep Cleaning ............................21 Aligning the Print Head .................................22 Replacing a FINE Cartridge..........................24 Keeping the Best Printing Results ................31 Cleaning Your Machine ................................32 Troubleshooting ...........................................36 An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED .......37 The LEDs Cannot Be Seen At All .................39 Cannot Install the MP Drivers .......................39 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........41 Print Results Not Satisfactory .......................42 Printing Does Not Start .................................47 Paper Does Not Feed Properly.....................48 Paper Jams...................................................49 Error Message Appears on the Screen ........51 Appendix .......................................................53 How to Use the Documentation Provided.....53 Reading the On-screen Manuals ..................54 Specifications................................................55 Safety Precautions .......................................57 Legal Limitations...........................................61 Users in the U.S.A. .......................................62 Index ..............................................................66 1 Before Using the Machine Operation Panel (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (1) (12) (13) (14) (Maintenance) button Accesses the Maintenance menu. (2) Fit to Page button Enables/disables the Fit-to-Page copying. (3) Fit-to-Page Lamp Lights when Fit-to-Page copying is enabled. (4) SCAN button Opens the MP Navigator to scan a document to your computer according to the settings selected. To use this button, the machine must be connected to a computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs. (6) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Displays the number of copies, Maintenance menu selections or the operational status. (7) Black button* Starts black & white copying. Also, press this button to confirm settings or operations. (8) Color button* Starts color copying. Also, press this button to confirm settings or operations. (9) Stop/Reset button Cancels the current operation and returns the machine to standby mode. (10) ON/OFF button / POWER Lamp Turns the machine on and off. Before turning on the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (11) Black/Color Ink Lamp Lights or flashes to show the ink status. (12) Paper Lamp Displays the selected paper size and type for copying. (13) Paper button Switches the paper size and type for copying. For information on how to switch between A4 and LTR paper sizes, see "Changing the Copy Settings" on page 13. 2 Before Using the Machine (14) + button Increases the number of copies. * In the software applications or manuals, the Black and Color buttons are collectively called the Start or OK button. Note POWER Lamp and Alarm Lamp You can check the status of the machine by the POWER and Alarm lamps. POWER lamp off: The machine is off. POWER lamp lit green: The machine is ready to print. POWER lamp flashing green: The machine is getting ready to print, or printing is in progress. Alarm lamp lit orange: An error has occurred and the machine is not ready to print. For details, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 37. POWER lamp flashes green and Alarm lamp flashes orange alternately: An error that requires contacting your Canon Service representative may have occurred. For details, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 37. Before Using the Machine 3 Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. Turning On the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm the following. The FINE Cartridges are installed properly. The machine is connected to your computer (or a compatible device). The MP Drivers are installed. Note If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them. 1 Press the ON/OFF button. The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit green. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to flash orange, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 37. 2 If you are using the machine connected to a computer, turn on your computer. Turning Off the Machine 1 To turn off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. When the POWER lamp stops flashing, the machine is turned off. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the machine, be sure to confirm that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp still lit or flashing green, the machine may become unable to print. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 31. To Save Energy The LED goes out if the machine is not operated for about five minutes*. Perform a print operation to restore the display. *You cannot change the wait time before the LED goes out. Note When you want to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except ON/ OFF button. When you press the ON/OFF button while the machine is in Screen-saver mode, the machine turns off. 4 Before Using the Machine Handling Original Documents This section describes how to load the original document on the Platen Glass. Original Document Requirements The original documents you load on the Platen Glass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements: Document type Size (W x L) Thickness Paper documents Photographs Books, catalogs, or magazines Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches / 216 x 297 mm Max. 0.79 inches / 20 mm Loading Original Documents Load originals to copy or scan on the Platen Glass. Note Make sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry before loading it on the Platen Glass. 1 Load the original document on the Platen Glass. (1) Lift the Document Cover. (2) Load the original on the Platen Glass. Place the original face down on the Platen Glass. Align the upper left corner of your original with the alignment mark as shown in the figure on the right. Before Using the Machine 5 Important Do not place any objects weighing more than 4.4 lb / 2 kg on the Platen Glass. Do not press or put weight on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2 kg. Doing so may cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to break. Note The machine cannot scan the area within approximately 0.04 inches / 1 mm of the front and right edges of the Platen Glass. You can also scan originals that are up to 0.79 inches / 20 mm thick, such as books. Set them on the Platen Glass in the same way as paper documents. 2 Gently close the Document Cover. 6 Before Using the Machine Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Photo Paper Pro Photo Stickers Media Suited for Business Documents High Resolution Paper Before Using the Machine 7 Paper Handling Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Paper Paper Output Thickness Tray Load Lever*6 Limit 50 1 50 Left Right Left Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper Plain Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper Plus Glossy T-Shirt Transfers Plain Paper*7 Envelopes*2 High Resolution Paper*2 Super White Paper Glossy Photo Paper*3 -- -- 100 sheets 10 envelopes HR-101N 80 sheets SW-201 GP-401 80 sheets A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm: 10 sheets 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Wide and Credit card: 20 sheets 50 *8 Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Glossy Photo Paper GP-501 "Everyday Use"*3 Matte Photo Paper MP-101 Photo Paper Glossy GP-502 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss*3 Photo Paper Pro*3 Photo Paper Plus Glossy*3 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided*2*5 Photo Stickers*4 T-Shirt Transfers*2 SG-101, SG-201 PR-101 PP-101 PP-101D 1 sheet PS-101 TR-301 1 sheet 1 sheet Left Right *1 Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling paper. For information on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by name. *2 Available only when printing from your computer. *3 When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time. *4 You can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-Photo Print provided with the Setup CD-ROM. *5 This paper cannot be used in Macintosh®. 8 Before Using the Machine *6 If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to the right. It may improve print quality. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. *7 Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half (around 0.2 inches / 5 mm in paper stack height). *8 We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration. Important If you select "Photo Paper" when copying, use the following paper types for best printing results: GP-401, GP-501, GP-502, PP-101, SG-201. Put unused paper back into the package, and store them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed. Note For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. Media Types You Cannot Use Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size. Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper Damp paper Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28 lb / 105 gsm) Picture postcards Postcards affixed with photos or stickers Envelopes with double flaps Envelopes with sticker flaps Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Envelopes with pressure seals Any type of paper with holes Paper that is not rectangular Paper bound with staples or glue Paper with adhesives Paper decorated with glitter, etc. Before Using the Machine 9 Loading Paper Important If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams. You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers. Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause the paper to be jammed. (A) (B) Note We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For details on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to "Compatible Media Types" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. When Printing on Plain Paper You can use general copy paper or Canon's Super White Paper. When printing on both sides, we recommend Canon's Super White Paper Double-Sided. Paper size: ­ Standard sizes: A4, B5, A5, Letter, and Legal ­ Non-standard sizes: 2.13" x 3.39" to 8.5" x 23" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm 1 Align the edges of the paper before loading it. Note Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams. If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See "Paper is curled." on page 45. To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. ­ Put unused paper back into the package and keep them on a level surface. ­ Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing. 10 Before Using the Machine 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Paper Support. (2) Pull out the Paper Support Extension. (3) Open the Paper Output Tray. (4) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever. Set it to the right when printing on envelopes or T-shirt transfers, and left when printing on any other type of paper. See "Paper Handling" on page 8. (4) (1) (2) (3) Note If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to the right. It may improve print quality. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack. (3) (1) (2) (A) * Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). Before Using the Machine 11 Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope. 1 Load the envelopes against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Load with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left. Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. (3) (2) (B) (1) (C) 2 3 Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the envelope. (A) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. Note Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. 4 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. In Windows®, select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size. In Macintosh, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size. (3) Select Landscape in Orientation. Important Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly. If you do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 14 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 15. 12 Before Using the Machine Copying Making Copies This section describes the basic procedure to make copies. 1 2 Turn on the machine and load paper. Press the + button repeatedly to select the number of copies (max. 20 copies). Note By pressing the + button repeatedly, F will be displayed. The number of copies will be set as 20. 3 4 5 Press the Paper button repeatedly to select the paper size and type. Load the original document on the Platen Glass. Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying. Using Other Copy Functions Fit-to-Page Copy Copies images so that they are automatically reduced or enlarged to fit the paper size. Changing the Copy Settings You can switch the default size for paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder between A4 and Letter. 1 Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until d appears. 2 Press the Black button to select A4, or the Color button to select Letter as the default paper size. Copying 13 Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure for basic printing. Printing with Windows Note Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your application. The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP SP2. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine. Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. Select Print on the application software's File menu. Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) is selected in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). 14 Printing from Your Computer Printing with Macintosh Note Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your application. The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS X v.10.4.x. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine. Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. Confirm that your machine's name is selected in Format for. Select the desired paper size in Paper Size. Click OK. Select Print on the application software's File menu. Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu. Specify the required settings. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click to view the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked. 10 Click Print. Printing from Your Computer 15 Scanning Images You can scan images from the machine to a computer without printing them and save them in popular file formats, such as JPEG, TIFF, bitmap, or PDF. If you are scanning printed text, you can use the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert it to text data. Scanning Methods Scanning Using The MP Navigator Using MP Navigator, you can scan originals loaded on the Platen Glass and view images saved on your computer. Scanned documents can be previewed and be easily printed and edited according to your needs. You can use the bundled software applications to edit or print the document you have scanned. For detailed operations of the MP Navigator, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine 1 2 3 Turn on the machine. Load the original document on the Platen Glass. Press the SCAN button. The MP Navigator opens. Note The subsequent procedure varies depending on your settings. For details, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Scanning from an Application Software You can scan an image from TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP only) compliant application software and handle the scanned image in the application software. For detailed operations, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. 16 Scanning Images Routine Maintenance List of Maintenance Codes To perform maintenance of the machine, press the Maintenance button repeatedly until the desired code is displayed on the LED, then press the Black or Color button. Maintenance Code Operation Prints the nozzle check pattern. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 19 "Print Head Cleaning" on page 21 Performs the Print Head Cleaning. Performs the Print Head Deep Cleaning. "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 21 Prints the head alignment sheet. "Aligning the Print Head" on page 22 "Aligning the Print Head" on page 22 "Aligning the Print Head" on page 22 "Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Roller Cleaning)" on page 33 "Cleaning the Bottom Plate (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on page 33 Scans the head alignment sheet. Prints the current head alignment setting. Cleans the paper feed roller. Cleans the bottom plate. Routine Maintenance 17 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. Note Before performing maintenance Make sure that the orange protective tape is removed from the bottom of a FINE Cartridge. Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 42. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 19. If lines are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 21. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 21. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 24. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is misaligned, align the Print Head position. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 22. 18 Routine Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until A appears. 3 4 Press the Black or Color button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) while printing. Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 20. Routine Maintenance 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the machine, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 24. (1) (2) (1) If lines of this pattern are missing, the print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When lines are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) 20 Routine Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. 1 2 Make sure that the machine is on. Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until H appears. 3 Press the Black or Color button. Note If normal Print Head Cleaning does not improve the print quality, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 21. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 2 Make sure that the machine is on. Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until y appears. 3 Press the Black or Color button. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not improve the print quality, contact a Canon service representative. Routine Maintenance 21 Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. 1 Make sure that the machine is on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until P appears. 3 4 Press the Black or Color button. The machine prints the head alignment sheet. Beginning from column A on the printout, fill in the appropriate circles ( a dark pencil to select the most solid image. (1) ) with (2) (3) 22 Routine Maintenance (1) Column A (2) Good example (Most solid box) (3) Bad example (Least solid box) 5 6 Load the checked sheet on the Platen Glass. When loading the checked sheet, place the front side down, and align the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark on the lower right corner of the Platen Glass. Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until U appears. 7 Press the Black or Color button. The machine scans the pattern and aligns the Print Head automatically. Note If you select L in step 2, the machine prints the current Print Head Alignment setting. Note If adjustment was not successful, E, 1, and 9 appear on the LED. For details, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 37. Routine Maintenance 23 Replacing a FINE Cartridge This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace FINE Cartridges. When ink runs out or other errors occur, the Alarm lamp lights orange and an error code appears on the LED. For details, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 37. When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well. Note If there is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is probably empty. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. The machine will not print properly if the wrong type of FINE Cartridge is used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position. For information on compatible FINE Cartridges, refer to the back cover of the Quick Start Guide. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status of FINE Cartridges in the following two ways: "With the Ink Lamps" on page 25 "With the Computer Screen" on page 26 Note The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level. If you install a used FINE Cartridge, the indicated ink level of it may not be correct. In such a case, refer to the ink level information only as a guide. 24 Routine Maintenance With the Ink Lamps Make sure that the LED is on the standby mode. You can confirm the status of each cartridge by the ink lamps. The diagrams below indicate the status of a Color FINE Cartridge as an example. The Black Ink lamp lights or flashes to indicate the status of a Black FINE Cartridge. (A) (B) (C) (A) Alarm Lamp (B) Black Ink Lamp (C) Color Ink Lamp Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but it is recommended to have a new FINE Cartridge available. (C) (C) The Ink Lamp lights. If "E, 4" is displayed on the LED, ink has run out. See "E, 4" (Ink has run out.) in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 37 and take appropriate action. If "E, 1, 6" is displayed on the LED, ink may have run out. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink may have run out.) in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 38 and take appropriate action. (A) (C) (A) The Alarm Lamp lights. (C) The Ink Lamp flashes. The function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. (C) (C) The Ink Lamp flashes. Routine Maintenance 25 With the Computer Screen You can confirm the status of FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but it is recommended to have a new FINE Cartridge available. Ink has run out. See "E, 4" (Ink has run out.) in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 37 and take appropriate action. Ink may have run out. See "E, 1, 6" (Ink may have run out.) in "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on page 38 and take appropriate action. The function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. Follow the procedure below to open each of the confirmation screens. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) which appears on the taskbar during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. See "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in the pop-up menu. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details. 26 Routine Maintenance Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can set the machine to print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. However the same printing quality cannot be expected compared to when printing with both cartridges. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities. You should perform this setting without removing the empty cartridge. If the FINE Cartridge is removed, an error occurs and you cannot print regardless of the Ink Cartridge Settings. For information on how to configure this setting, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of ink, replace them using the following steps. Important Handling FINE Cartridges Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The machine may not print out properly if you touch them. (A) (B) (A) Electrical Contacts (B) Print Head Nozzles To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Refilling ink is not recommended. Once you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with FINE Cartridges removed. Replace empty cartridges with new ones. If you insert FINE Cartridges that has been removed once, the machine may not print out properly due to some reasons such as clogging of the nozzles. Furthermore, with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may not be displayed properly. Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the FINE Cartridge to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first use. Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified. Color ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. When a FINE Cartridge is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one. When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can continue printing with either Black or Color ink only by changing Ink Cartridge Settings. For details, see "Setting of FINE Cartridges" on page 27. Even when printing with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. If either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not installed, the machine does not print. Routine Maintenance 27 1 Make sure that the machine is on, and then open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place. Caution Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it. Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts. (A) (B) (C) Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the left. 28 Routine Maintenance 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding work area. Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. (2) 3 Prepare the replacement cartridge. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the protective tape (A) gently. Important Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding work area. Do not re-attach the protective tape once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The machine may not print out properly if you touch them. Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands with ink on the removed protective tape. (A) Routine Maintenance 29 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into the appropriate slot. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot ( C ). B C (1) (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into place. Important The machine cannot be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) 5 Close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly and put the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position. Then close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. Note When you start printing after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is misaligned, align the Print Head position. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 22. 30 Routine Maintenance Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following. Note If the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink may blur depending on the paper. If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 18. When You Turn Off the Machine Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the machine. (2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out. This takes a few seconds or as long as around 20 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If you are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off instead. When you press the ON/OFF button to turn off the machine, the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to prevent the ink from drying. If you remove the power cord or switch off the power outlet strip before the POWER lamp goes out, this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Machine for a Long Time When you are not using the machine for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Numerous nozzles are installed in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Just as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become blocked by dried ink. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage. Routine Maintenance 31 Cleaning Your Machine This section describes the cleaning procedures needed to maintain your machine. Caution Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine. Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cleaning. Paper tissue powders or fine threads may remain inside the machine and cause problems such as a blocked Print Head and poor printing results. Use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the components. Never use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to clean the machine; these can damage the machine's components. Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover Moisten a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and wring out excess water. Wipe the Platen Glass (A), and the inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (B). Then wipe with another clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth, making sure not to leave any residue, especially on the Platen Glass. Important The sheet (B) is easily damaged, so wipe it gently. (B) (A) Cleaning The Exterior Wipe the machine's exterior with a clean, soft, lint-free damp cloth. 32 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller of the Auto Sheet Feeder consumes it, so perform this only when necessary. 1 2 Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until b appears. 3 4 5 6 7 Press the Black or Color button. Repeat steps 2 to 3 twice. Open the Paper Output Tray. Load three or more of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Repeat steps 2 to 3 three times. The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine. Note If there are no signs of improvement after performing the Roller Cleaning, contact a Canon service representative. Cleaning the Inside of the Machine If the printed paper is smudged, the inside of the machine may be dirty. To always get best quality printing result, periodical cleaning of the inside of the machine is recommended. You can clean this part in two ways: See "Cleaning the Bottom Plate (Bottom Plate Cleaning)" on page 33. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine" on page 35. Important When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, be sure to clean the inside of the machine before printing. Cleaning the Bottom Plate (Bottom Plate Cleaning) This section describes how to clean the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. 1 2 Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper. Routine Maintenance 33 3 Load this and only this sheet of paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the front. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.