User's Guide ENG QT5-0546-V05 Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon, please record the following information. Serial Number (located on the inside of the product): Model Number (located on the front of the product): Setup CD-ROM number (located on the CD-ROM): Purchase Date: Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1.Internet - www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to start is our helpful tech support web site. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are found here. 2.Email Tech Support - www.canontechsupport.com For individual attention to a special issue, try emailing our friendly technical support representatives, specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to your inquiries within 24 hours. 3.Toll-Free Live Tech Support - (1-800-828-4040) This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays), during your product's 1 year limited warranty period. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at (1-866251-3752). 4.Extended Service and Support - www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to three full years of service and support coverage at a very attractive price. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For further information about extending your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at www.canonesp.com. CarePAK must be purchased during your product's warranty period. For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at www.canontechsupport.com. *Support program specifics are subject to change without notice. Disclaimer Canon Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon MP180/MP160. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representation or warranties concerning the products described. Specifications are subject to change without notice. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. This machine supports Exif 2.21 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant digital camera, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production has stopped. 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No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever without expressed written permission from Canon Inc. 1 Table of Contents Safety Precautions ...........................................3 Reading The Document....................................8 Symbols Used In This Guide ..........................8 9 Routine Maintenance ............................ 67 Replacing A FINE Cartridge ......................... 67 When Printing Becomes Faint Or Color Is Incorrect .......................................... 75 Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern .............. 76 FINE Cartridge Cleaning .............................. 78 FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning..................... 78 Aligning The FINE Cartridge......................... 79 Cleaning Your Machine ................................ 81 Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images ..........................................9 1 Before Printing .......................................10 Machine Parts And Their Functions..............10 Turning The Machine ON/OFF .....................14 Setting Documents .......................................15 General Paper Guidelines ............................16 Recommended Paper...................................17 Loading Paper ..............................................23 10 Troubleshooting .................................... 85 An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD/LED ......................................... 86 Cannot See The Display On The LCD/LED ......................................... 88 Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned/ Cannot Print To End Of Job ......................... 89 Back Of Paper Is Smudged/ Paper Does Not Feed Properly/ Printed Surface Is Scratched........................ 92 Paper Jams .................................................. 94 Cannot Print Properly From A Photo Index Sheet (MP180) ............ 95 An Unintended Language is Displayed on the LCD (MP180)..................................... 95 Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera ............................. 96 Cannot Install The MP Driver ....................... 98 Cannot Connect To PC Properly .................. 99 Problems With Scanning ............................ 100 An Error Message Appears On The Screen ........................................... 103 For Windows Users .................................... 106 If You Cannot Solve The Problem .............. 107 2 Copying...................................................26 Making Copies ..............................................26 Changing The Copy Settings (MP180) .........28 Advanced Copy Functions............................32 3 Printing From A Memory Card (MP180) ...................................................36 Using A Memory Card ..................................36 Printing Photograph ......................................39 Print Settings ................................................48 4 Reading From And Writing To A Memory Card (MP180) ..................49 Setting Up The Card Slot As The Memory Card Drive Of The Computer...49 5 Printing From Your Computer ..............51 Printing With Windows..................................51 Printing With Macintosh ................................54 6 Scanning Images....................................57 About Scanning Images................................57 Scanning Methods ........................................57 11 Appendix .............................................. 108 Printing Area............................................... 108 Uninstalling The On-screen Manual ........... 111 Transporting The Machine.......................... 112 Specifications ............................................. 113 7 Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera ..........................60 Printing Photographs Directly From A PictBridge-Compliant Device ...........60 Regulatory Information................................. 117 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)........................... 117 Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY (USA Only)............. 118 8 Changing The Machine Settings (MP180) ...................................................64 Changing The Settings .................................64 PRINT SETTINGS ........................................64 PICTBRIDGE SET........................................65 OTHERS.......................................................65 RESTORE DEFAULT ...................................66 SAVE CONFGURATION ..............................66 LOAD CONFGURATION..............................66 Users In Canada .......................................... 121 Customer Technical Supports .................... 121 Index............................................................ 122 2 Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this guide to ensure that you use your machine safely. Do not attempt to use the machine in any way not described in this guide. Warning Location You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the machine if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Do not place the machine close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. If flammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside the machine, it may result in fire or electrical shock. Never attempt to plug or unplug the machine from the power supply when your hands are wet. This may result in electrical shock. Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. If the prongs of the power plug come into contact with metal objects, it may result in fire or electrical shock. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. These actions may cause electrical damage and result in fire or electrical shock. Never plug the machine into a power socket that is shared with other equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3-way adapter, etc.). This may result in fire or electrical shock. Plug the machine into a standard 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (depending on your local electrical requirements), two-prong* grounded outlet. Operate the machine only from the type of power source indicated on the machine's label or a fire, electrical shock, or malfunction may occur. If you are unsure of the type of power available, consult your local power company. * The shape of the plug and outlet may vary depending on the country of purchase. Do not allow the power cord to be near objects that emit heat. The outer cover of the power cord may melt resulting in fire or electrical shock. Never use the machine if the power cord is bundled or knotted. Knots in the cord may result in fire or electrical shock. If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the machine, immediately unplug the machine at the power supply and contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Using the machine in such conditions may result in fire or electrical shock. Periodically, unplug the machine and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the machine is placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire. Power supply Maintenance Do not service the machine yourself except as specifically described in this guide. If further servicing is required, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. When storing the machine, choose a location where the machine is not exposed to dust. Dust accumulation may prevent the machine from operating properly. Use a damp cloth to clean the machine. Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the machine, it could cause a fire or electrical shock. Always turn OFF the power and unplug the machine from the power outlet before cleaning the machine. If you leave ON or accidentally switch the machine ON while cleaning it, it may result in injury or damage the machine. 3 Handling Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the machine. There are no user serviceable parts inside the machine. The machine contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. Incorrect maintenance procedures may damage the machine, or cause a fire or electrical shock. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other metal objects inside the machine. Also do not spill water, liquid, or flammable substances inside the machine. If these items come into contact with high-voltage parts inside the machine, it may result in fire or electrical shock. If these items are dropped or spilled in the machine, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord immediately with dry hands. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not use flammable sprays near the machine. This could cause a fire or electrical shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the machine. There are high-voltage components inside the machine. If you are looking inside the mach ...