Canon MultiPASS F30 User Manual page 48

MultiPASS F30 User's Manual
Problem Problem Problem Problem
Printed output
is not what you
expected
(continued)
Printout does
not match
paper size
Printout curls
No printout
Printed text or
images are
skewed
Printing
suspended
after each line
Printing is slow
4 4 2 2
Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause
Printer cable too Make sure the cable used does not exceed the recommended
long length (16.4 feet for USB; 6.6 feet for parallel).
P aper not correctly Make sure the paper is loaded and aligned correctly in the multi-
loaded and aligned purpose tray, and that the paper guides are adjusted correctly.
See "Loading Paper" on page 3.
Page contains large L e ave the sheet in the output tray for 30 to 60 seconds to allow
amount of ink the ink to dry. R emove the sheet carefully without touching the
printed surface.
P aper you are using Printing dense graphics on light paper stock may cause the paper
is too thin to curl. Try using heavier stock.
Printer cable not Check the printer cable connection on both the F30 MFP and your
securely connected PC.
Incorrect parallel Ensure that you are using an IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel
cable type cable.
P ower cord not Check that the power cord is plugged securely into the F30 MFP
plugged in securely and into the wall outlet. If the F30 MFP is plugged into a power
strip, m ake sure the power strip is plugged in and turned on.
Printhead not R e -install the printhead.
installed properly
One or more ink See "R eplacing Ink Tanks" on page 33.
tanks are em pty
Paper not loaded Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the m ulti-purpose tray,
correctly and that the paper guide is adjusted correctly. See "L oading
P aper" on page 3.
Make sure the paper exit path is clear.
Printhead is too hot When the printhead has become too hot, the F30 MFP slows its
printing to protect the printhead. Stop printing and wait several
minutes for the printhead to cool, then resume printing.
Incorrect printer Altering driver settings may improve print speed. See "Improving
driver settings Printed Images" on page 13.
P arallel port may Change the parallel port on your PC to ECP (Extended Capabilities
not be configured Port) to increase scanning speed and throughput. For details on
for optimum speed ECP, refer to your PC user documentation or contact technical
support for your PC.
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