Error Message Appears On The Screen - Canon PIXMA MP140 Series Quick Start Manual

Error Message Appears on the Screen

Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error
Cause
The machine is not ready.
Printer port setting does not match the
computer's interface connecting the
machine.
The machine is not connected properly. Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine and the
MP Drivers not installed properly.
Error No.: 300 Is Displayed
Cause
The machine is not ready.
Confirm that the POWER lamp is lit.
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the machine on.
While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until
the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.
If the Alarm lamp is on, an error may have occurred on the machine. For details
on how to resolve the error, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on
page 37.
Check the printer port settings.
(1) Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other
Hardware > Printers and Faxes.
In non-XP Windows, click
(2) Click the Canon XXX Printer icon (where "XXX" is your
machine's name).
(3) Open the File menu and select Properties.
(4) Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings.
Make sure that a port named USBnnn (Canon XXX Printer (where
"XXX" is your machine's name)) or MPUSBRNnn (Canon XXX Printer
(where "XXX" is your machine's name)) is selected for Print to the
following port(s).
If the port setting is not correct, change the port setting according to the
interface you are using, or reinstall the MP Drivers.
computer.
If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the
machine directly to the computer, and try printing again. If printing starts
normally, there is a problem with the relay device.
Consult the reseller of the relay device for assistance.
There could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the USB cable
and try printing again.
The MP Drivers may not be installed properly. Uninstall them following the
procedure described in the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual and reinstall
them following the procedure described in your setup sheet.
Make sure that the machine is turned on, and that it is connected correctly to the
computer.
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the machine on.
While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until
the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.
If the Alarm lamp is on, an error may have occurred on the machine. For details
on how to resolve the error, see "An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED" on
page 37.
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