Canon iB4100 series Online Manual page 635

The printer starts printing.
See Unplugging the Printer
Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error (Windows)
If POWER lamp is off, make sure printer is plugged in and turn it on.
Check1
The POWER lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and
remains lit.
Make sure correct printer port is set in printer driver.
Check2
* In the following instructions, "XXX" signifies your printer's name.
1. Log in using an account with administrator privileges.
2. Make the following settings.
• In Windows 10, right-click Start button and select Control Panel > View devices and printers.
• In Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, select Control Panel from Settings charm on Desktop > Hardware
and Sound > Devices and Printers.
• In Windows 7, select Devices and Printers from Start menu.
• In Windows Vista, select Start menu > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
3. Open printer driver properties.
• In Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7, right-click "Canon XXX series" icon (where
"XXX" is your printer's name), and then select Printer properties.
• In Windows Vista, right-click "Canon XXX series" icon (where "XXX" is your printer's name), and then
select Properties.
4. Click Ports tab to check port settings.
Make sure a port named "USBnnn" (where "n" is a number) with "Canon XXX series" appearing in
Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s).
• If setting is incorrect:
Reinstall the printer driver from the Setup CD-ROM or the Canon website.
• If printing does not start even though the printer is connected to the computer using a USB cable and
the port named "USBnnn" is selected:
In Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, select My Printer on Start screen to start My Printer. If My Printer is
not displayed on Start screen, select Search charm, and then search for "My Printer".
Set the correct printer port on Diagnose and Repair Printer. Follow the on-screen instructions to
set the correct printer port, and then select your printer's name.
In Windows 7 or Windows Vista, click Start and select All programs, Canon Utilities, Canon My
Printer, Canon My Printer, and then select Diagnose and Repair Printer. Follow the on-screen
instructions to set the correct printer port, and then select your printer's name.
If the problem is not resolved, reinstall the printer driver from the Setup CD-ROM or the Canon
website.
for unplugging the power cord.
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