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E300 series Online Manual Basic Operation Network Maintenance Overview of the Machine Information about Paper Printing Copying Scanning Frequently Asked Questions List of Support Code for Error English...
Using Online Manual Operating Environment Symbols Used in This Document Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows) Printing Online Manual Trademarks and Licenses Screenshots in This Manual...
Symbols Used in This Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows) For touch actions, you need to replace "right-click" in this document with the action set on the operating system. For example, if the action is set to "press and hold" on your operating system, replace "right-click" with "press and hold."...
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Printing Photos from a Computer This section describes how to print photos with My Image Garden. 1. Open the paper support (A). 2. Pull out the paper output tray (B) and the output tray extension (C). 3. Load paper vertically WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU. 4.
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After loading paper on the rear tray, either of the Paper lamp lights up. 5. Check paper size setting. If the paper size loaded on the rear tray is different from the Paper lamp indication (E), press the Paper Select button (F) to change the selection. 6.
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8. Click the folder (I) with photos you want to print. 9. Click the photos (J) you want to print. For Windows: To select two or more photos at a time, click photos while pressing the Ctrl key. For macOS: To select two or more photos at a time, click photos while pressing the command key.
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For macOS: Specify the number of copies. 12. Start printing. For Windows: Click Print. For macOS: Click Print. When the Print dialog starts, specify your printer name, paper size, etc., then click Print. Note • My Image Garden lets you use images on your computer, such as photos taken with a digital camera, in a number of ways.
Printing Photos from a Smartphone/Tablet This section describes how to print photos with Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. For details on how to download Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, see below. Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY 1. Open the paper support (A).
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Select button (F) to change the selection. 6. Start (Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY) from your smartphone/tablet. 7. Select Photo Print on Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. The list of photos saved on your smartphone/tablet is displayed. 8. Select a photo. You can also select multiple photos at once.
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General Notes (Easy-PhotoPrint+) Easy-PhotoPrint+ Operating Requirements Cookies What Is Easy-PhotoPrint+? Easy-PhotoPrint+ Features Starting Easy-PhotoPrint+ Easy-PhotoPrint+ Screens Top Menu Screen Select template Screen Image source list Screen Item Edit Screen Print Settings Screen Troubleshooting...
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General Notes (Easy-PhotoPrint+) Easy-PhotoPrint+ Operating Requirements Cookies What Is Easy-PhotoPrint+? Easy-PhotoPrint+ Features Starting Easy-PhotoPrint+ Easy-PhotoPrint+ Screens Top Menu Screen Select template Screen Image source list Screen Item Edit Screen Print Settings Screen Troubleshooting...
Network Available Connection Methods The following connection methods are available on the printer. • Wireless Connection Connect the printer and devices (e.g. computer/smartphone/tablet) using a wireless router. If you have a wireless router, we recommend you use one for wireless connection. ◦...
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Changing Wireless LAN Connection Method Changing Connection Mode • To add computer/smartphone/tablet to the printer: Connecting to Another Computer via LAN/Changing from USB to LAN Connection • To use Wireless Direct temporarily: Printing with Wireless Direct IJ Network Device Setup Utility IJ Network Device Setup Utility checks or diagnoses the settings of the printer and those of computer and restores the status of them if anything is wrong with network connection.
Restrictions When connecting another device while a device (such as a computer) is already connected to the printer, connect it using the same connection method as the connected device. If you connect using a different connection method, the connection to the device in use will be disabled. Connect via wireless router •...
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• In Wireless Direct mode, you can connect up to five devices at the same time. If you try to connect a sixth device while five devices are already connected, an error will appear. If an error appears, disconnect a device that does not use the printer, then configure settings again. •...
Network Connection Tips Default Network Settings Another Printer Found with Same Name Connecting to Another Computer via LAN/Changing from USB to LAN Connection Printing Network Settings Changing Wireless LAN Connection Method...
Enable/disable IPv6 Enable Enable/disable WSD Enable Timeout setting 15 minutes Enable/disable Bonjour Enable Service name Canon E300 series LPR protocol setting Enable RAW protocol Enable LLMNR Active PictBridge communication Enable ("XX" represents alphanumeric characters.) * Default value depends on printer.
Another Printer Found with Same Name When the printer is found during setup, other printers with the same name may appear on the results screen. Select a printer with checking the printer settings against those on detection result screen. • For Windows: Check the printer's MAC address or serial to select the correct printer from the results.
Connecting to Another Computer via LAN/Changing from USB to LAN Connection For Windows: For macOS: For Windows: To add a computer to connect to the printer on a LAN or to change from USB to LAN connection, perform setup using the Setup CD-ROM or from the web page. For macOS: To connect an additional computer to the printer via LAN, or to change from USB to LAN connection, perform setup from the web page.
Network Diagnostics Network diagnostics ― Diagnostic Result Diagnostic result XXXXXXXX Result Codes Result codes XXXXXXXX Result Code Details Result code details http://canon.com/ijnwt Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Enable/Disable WPS PIN CODE WPS PIN code XXXXXXXX Infrastructure Infrastructure Enable/Disable 3-2-1 Signal Strength...
Changing Wireless LAN Connection Method Follow either procedure below to change wireless LAN connection method (infrastructure or Wireless Direct). • For Windows: ◦ Redo setup using the Setup CD-ROM or from the web page. ◦ Perform settings on the Network Settings screen on IJ Network Device Setup Utility. Important •...
For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Supported Media Types. • You can use general copy paper or Canon Red Label Superior WOP111/Canon Océ Office Colour Paper SAT213. For the page size and paper weight you can use for this printer, see Supported Media Types.
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2. Pull out the paper output tray (B) and the output tray extension (C). 3. Load paper vertically against the far right of the rear tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU. 4. Adjust the paper guide (D) with the paper left side. Do not slide the paper guide too hard against the paper.
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Note • Do not load sheets of paper higher than the load limit mark (G). After loading paper on the rear tray, either of the Paper lamp lights up according to the paper size loaded last. 5. Check paper size setting. If the paper size loaded on the rear tray is different from the Paper lamp indication (H), press the Paper Select button (I) to change the selection.
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on the printed surface. If you notice blurring or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. • To prevent incorrect printing, this printer has a function that detects whether the size set for the paper loaded on the rear tray matches the paper settings. Before printing, make paper settings in accordance with the rear tray paper size setting.
Replacing a FINE Cartridge When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the Alarm lamp will flash to inform you of the error. In this state, the printer cannot print. Count the number of flashes and take appropriate action. An Error Occurs While using the printer, the periphery of the paper output slot may become dirty with ink.
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• Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and- white printing is specified. Both color ink and black ink are also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the print head, which may be necessary to maintain the performance of the printer. When ink runs out, replace the FINE cartridge immediately with a new one.
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2. Remove the FINE cartridge. Important • Handle the FINE cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 5. Prepare a new FINE cartridge. 1.
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Important • If you shake a FINE cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE cartridge carefully. • Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective tape.
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Important • Insert the FINE cartridge gently so that it does not hit the electrical contacts on the FINE cartridge holder, or cause trouble with the FINE cartridge. 2. Push the FINE cartridge in and up firmly until it snaps into place. Important •...
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• The printer cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge are installed. Be sure to install both cartridges. 7. Close the cover. Note • If the Alarm lamp flashes after the cover is closed, take appropriate action. An Error Occurs •...
Ink Tips How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? Ink may be used for purposes other than printing. Ink is not only used for printing, but also for cleaning the print head to maintain the optimal printing quality. The printer has the function to automatically clean the ink jet nozzles to prevent clogging.
Maintenance If Printing Is Faint or Uneven Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (Windows) Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (macOS) Cleaning...
If Printing Is Faint or Uneven Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Deep Print Head Cleaning...
Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misaligned printed ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below. Important • Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge. Note •...
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If the problem is still not resolved: Replace the FINE cartridge. Step5 Replacing a FINE Cartridge Note • If the problem is still not resolved after replacing the FINE cartridge, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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When the Print Results Are Not Even such as the Ruled Lines Are Misaligned: Align the print head. Step • For Windows: Adjusting Print Head Position • For macOS: Adjusting Print Head Position...
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle. Note • If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE cartridge whose ink is low.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary. 1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (A) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (B). If there are missing lines in the pattern (A): (C) Good (D) Bad (lines are missing) If there are horizontal white streaks in the pattern (B):...
Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary. 1.
If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours. If the problem is still not resolved, replace the FINE cartridge with a new one. If the problem is still not resolved after replacing the FINE cartridge, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers If the paper feed rollers are dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the paper feed rollers. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper or cleaning sheet available on the market 1.
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After cleaning the paper feed rollers, turn on the power, then clean the paper feed rollers again. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed rollers, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains caused by ink from the inside of the printer. To prevent a printed paper from staining with ink, we recommend performing cleaning regularly. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.
Overview Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information WEEE (EU & EEA) Handling Precautions Canceling Print Jobs Storing Printed Images Legal Restrictions on Printing/Copying Printer Handling Precautions Transporting Your Printer When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer Keeping Print Quality High Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply...
Safety Precautions Choosing a location • Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. • Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.
Regulatory Information About Radio Waves Do not use this product near medical equipment or electronic equipment. Radio wave interference can affect the operation or performance of the equipment. Environmental Information Reducing your environmental impact Power Consumption and Operational Modes The amount of electricity a device consumes depends on the way the device is used. This product is designed and set in a way to allow you to reduce the power consumption.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon- europe.com/weee.
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U kunt ook het schema voor de afvoer van afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur (AEEA) raadplegen. Ga voor meer informatie over het inzamelen en recyclen van afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur naar www.canon- europe.com/weee.
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Si desea más información acerca de la devolución y reciclado de RAEE, visite la web www.canon-europe.com/weee. Només per a la Unió Europea i a l’Espai Econòmic Europeu (Noruega, Islàndia i Liechtenstein) Aquest símbol indica que aquest producte no s’ha de llençar a les escombraries de la llar, d’acord amb la...
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Yderligere oplysninger om, hvor du kan bortskaffe dit elektronikaffald med henblik på genanvendelse, får du hos de kommunale renovationsmyndigheder. Yderligere oplysninger om returnering og genanvendelse af affald af elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr får du ved at besøge www.canon- europe.com/weee.
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Du kan få mer informasjon om hvor du kan avhende utrangert utstyr til resirkulering ved å kontakte lokale myndigheter, et godkjent WEEE-program eller husholdningens renovasjonsselskap. Du finner mer informasjon om retur og resirkulering av WEEE-produkter på www.canon-europe.com/weee. Vain Euroopan unionin sekä ETA:n (Norja, Islanti ja Liechtenstein) alueelle.
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úřad vaší obce, správní orgán vykonávající dozor nad likvidací odpadu, sběrny OEEZ nebo služba pro odvoz komunálního odpadu. Další informace týkající se vracení a recyklace OEEZ naleznete na adrese www.canon-europe.com/weee. Csak az Európai Unió és az EGT (Norvégia, Izland és Liechtenstein) országaiban...
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WEEE lub skontaktować się z przedsiębiorstwem zajmującym się wywozem odpadów domowych. Więcej informacji o zwracaniu i recyklingu zużytego sprzętu elektrycznego i elektronicznego znajduje się w witrynie www.canon-europe.com/weee. Platí len pre štáty Európskej únie a EHP (Nórsko, Island a Lichtenštajnsko) Tento symbol znamená, že podľa Smernice 2012/19/EÚ...
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į savo miesto valdžios institucijas, atliekų tvarkymo organizacijas, patvirtintų EEĮ atliekų sistemų arba jūsų buitinių atliekų tvarkymo įstaigų atstovus. Išsamesnės informacijos apie EEĮ atliekų grąžinimo ir perdirbimo tvarką galite rasti apsilankę tinklalapyje www.canon- europe.com/weee. Samo za Evropsko unijo in EGP (Norveška, Islandija in Lihtenštajn)
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OEEO. Če želite več informacij o vračanju in recikliranju izdelkov v skladu z direktivo OEEO, obiščite www.canon-europe.com/weee. Само за Европейския съюз и ЕИП (Норвегия, Исландия и Лихтенщайн) Този...
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şi reciclarea produselor DEEE, vizitaţi www.canon-europe.com/ weee. Samo za Europsku uniju i EEZ (Norveška, Island i Lihtenštajn) Ovaj simbol pokazuje da se ovaj proizvod ne smije odlagati s kućnim otpadom sukladno WEEE Direktivi (2012/19/EC) i vašem nacionalnom zakonu. Ovaj proizvod je potrebno predati na posebno mjesto za sakupljanje otpada, npr.
Handling Precautions Canceling Print Jobs Storing Printed Images Legal Restrictions on Printing/Copying Printer Handling Precautions Transporting Your Printer When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer Keeping Print Quality High...
Legal Restrictions on Printing/Copying Printing or modifying printed copies of the following may be punishable under law. This list is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a local legal representative. • Paper money • Money orders • Certificates of deposit •...
Printer Handling Precautions Do not place any object on the printer! Do not place any object on the printer. It may fall into the rear tray and cause the printer to malfunction. Also, place the printer where objects will not fall on it.
Transporting Your Printer When relocating the printer, make sure of the following. Important • With the FINE cartridge left installed in the printer, press the ON/Stop button to turn off the power. This allows the printer to automatically cap the print head, thus preventing it from drying. •...
When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer If you have entered personal data, passwords and/or other security settings on the printer, such information may be stored in the printer. When sending the printer for repair, lending or transferring the printer to another person, or disposing of the printer, please be sure to follow the steps below in order to delete such information and prevent third parties from accessing it.
Keeping Print Quality High The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging. Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality. Note • Depending on the type of paper, ink may blur if you trace the printed area with a highlight pen or paint- stick, or bleed if water or sweat comes in contact with the printed area.
Front View (1) Smartphone Copy Grid Use to place an original for smartphone copy. (2) operation panel Use to change the settings of the printer or to operate it. Operation Panel (3) paper support Open to load paper on the rear tray. (4) paper guides Align with the left side of the paper stack.
Rear View (1) power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord. (2) USB port Plug in the USB cable. Make sure the terminal orientation is correct when you plug in the USB cable. Important • Do not touch the metal casing. This can cause trouble. •...
Inside View (1) FINE cartridge (ink cartridges) A replaceable cartridge that integrates print head and ink tank. (2) FINE cartridge holder Install the FINE cartridge. The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge should be installed into the right slot.
Operation Panel * All lamps on the operation panel are shown lit in the figure below for explanatory purposes. (1) Paper Select button Select the paper size of the printer. (2) Paper lamp When you load paper on the rear tray, either of the Paper lamp lights up. Pressing the Paper Select button (1) switches the lamp indication.
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(9) Network lamp Lights up when wireless LAN is activated. (10) Direct button Perform Wireless Direct settings or activates/deactivates Wireless Direct. (11) Direct lamp Lights up when Wireless Direct is activated. (12) Information button Starts printing network settings information.
Confirming that the Power Is On The ON lamp is lit when the printer is turned on. Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer.
Turning the Printer On and Off Turning on the printer 1. Press the ON/Stop button to turn on the printer. The ON lamp flashes and then remains lit. Confirming that the Power Is On Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer. •...
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Important • When you unplug the power cord after turning off the printer, be sure to confirm that the ON lamp is off. Note • You can set the printer to automatically turn off when no operations are performed or no print jobs are sent to the printer for a certain interval.
Checking the Power Plug/Power Cord Unplug the power cord once a month to confirm that the power plug/power cord does not have anything unusual described below. • The power plug/power cord is hot. • The power plug/power cord is rusty. •...
Unplugging the Printer To unplug the power cord, follow the procedure below. Important • When you unplug the power cord, press the ON/Stop button, then confirm that the ON lamp is off. Unplugging the power cord while the ON lamp is lit or flashing may cause drying or clogging of the print head and print quality may be reduced.
Changing Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows) Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (macOS) Changing Settings from Operation Panel...
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows) Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Setting the FINE Cartridge to be Used Managing the Printer Power Changing the Printer Operation Mode...
Changing the Print Options You can change the detailed printer driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Specify this option if you encounter print failures such as part of an image data being cut off. 1.
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile You can register the frequently used printing profile to Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. Unnecessary printing profiles can be deleted at any time. Registering a Printing Profile 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
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Quick Setup tab. The name and icon are displayed in Commonly Used Settings. Important • To save the page size, orientation, and number of copies that was set in each sheet, click Options..., and check each item. Note • When you re-install the printer driver or upgrade the printer driver version, the print settings that are already registered will be deleted from Commonly Used Settings.
Setting the FINE Cartridge to be Used This feature enables you to specify the most appropriate FINE cartridge among installed cartridges according to an intended use. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Click Print Options... on the Page Setup tab The Print Options dialog box appears.
Managing the Printer Power This function allows you to manage the printer power from the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Power Off The Power Off function turns off the printer. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the printer on from the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool.
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Note • When the printer is turned off, the Canon IJ Status Monitor message varies depending on the Auto Power On setting. When the setting is Enable, "Printer is standing by" is displayed. When the setting is Disable,...
Changing the Printer Operation Mode If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation. Custom Settings 1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool 2. Make sure that the printer is on, and then click Custom Settings The Custom Settings dialog box opens.
Initializing Printer Settings You can initialize the printer settings. Important • For Windows: When using the printer over wireless LAN, note that initialization erases all network settings on the printer, and printing operation from a computer over network may become impossible. To use the printer over network, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
Switching/Disabling Wireless Connection Function Follow the procedure below to switch the wireless connection function or to disable it. Make sure that the printer is turned on. 2. Press the Network button. 3. Confirm that the Network lamp is off.
Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) 4800* (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum. Interface USB Port: Hi-Speed USB *1 LAN Port: Wireless LAN: IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b *2 *1 A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required.
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* With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted. Weight Approx. 6.4 lb (Approx. 2.9 kg) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Canon FINE Cartridge Total 1280 nozzles (BK 320 nozzles, C/M/Y each 320 nozzles) Network Specifications Communication protocol...
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XGA 1024 x 768 Other Supported OS iOS, Android, Windows 10 Mobile Some functions may not be available with the supported OS. Refer to the Canon web site for details. Mobile Printing Capability Apple AirPrint Google Cloud Print PIXMA Cloud Link •...
• For details on page sizes and media types, access the Canon website. • Genuine Canon paper is not available in some countries or regions. Note that in the United States, Canon paper is not sold by model number. Instead, purchase paper by name.
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• Maximum size: 8.50 x 26.61 inches (215.9 x 676.0 mm) Paper Weight You can use paper in the following weight range. • 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g /m ) (plain paper other than genuine Canon paper)
Rear Tray Paper Output Tray Canon Red Label Superior <WOP111> Approx. 60 sheets Approx. 10 sheets Canon Océ Office Colour Paper <SAT213> Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 10 sheets Paper for printing photos: Note • For best results in continuous printing, remove printed sheets from the paper output tray to avoid smearing or discoloration.
• Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb (64 g /m • Paper that is too thick (plain paper weighing more than 28 lb (105 g /m ), except for Canon genuine paper) • Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper smaller than A5) •...
Handling Paper • Be careful not to rub or scratch the surfaces of any types of paper when handling. • Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing surface. The print quality may be degraded if the printing surface is smudged with sweat or oil that comes from your hands.
Printing from Computer Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver) Printing from Application Software (AirPrint) Printing Using Canon Application Software Printing Using a Web Service...
Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver) Basic Printing Setup Basic Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Description Updating the Printer Driver...
Basic Printing Setup This section describes settings on the Quick Setup tab used for basic printing. Check that printer power is on Load paper in printer 3. Open printer driver's setup screen 4. Select frequently used settings On the Quick Setup tab, use Commonly Used Settings to select from predefined print settings. When you select a print setting, the settings for Additional Features, Media Type, and Printer Paper Size automatically switch to the predefined values.
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Important • The print quality selections will differ depending on which print setting you select. 6. Click OK The printer will now print using these settings. Important • When you select Always Print with Current Settings, the settings on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs are saved, and those settings are used in subsequent printings.
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Note • If the paper size in the printer driver does not match the one registered on the printer, an error may occur. For instructions on what to do if an error occurs, see "Paper Settings."...
Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver Canon Red Label Superior <WOP111> Plain Paper Canon Océ Office Colour Paper <SAT213> Plain Paper Canon genuine papers (Photo Printing) Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver Photo Paper Plus Glossy II <PP-201/PP-301>...
Various Printing Methods Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Execute Borderless Printing Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing Tiling/Poster Printing Duplex Printing Printing on Postcards...
Setting a Page Size and Orientation The paper size and orientation are essentially determined by the application software. When the page size and orientation set for Page Size and Orientation on the Page Setup tab are same as those set with the application software, you do not need to select them on the Page Setup tab.
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order You can also set the number of copies on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Specify the number of copies to be printed For Copies on the Page Setup tab, specify the number of copies to be printed. 3.
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• Print from Last Page: /Collate: • Print from Last Page: /Collate: 4. Click OK When you execute print, the specified number of copies will be printed with the specified printing order. Important • When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, specify the settings on the printer driver.
Execute Borderless Printing The borderless printing function allows you to print data without any margin by enlarging the data so that it extends slightly off the paper. In standard printing, margins are created around the document area. However, in borderless printing function, these margins are not created. When you want to print data such as a photo without providing any margin around it, set borderless printing.
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Check the Page Size list. When you want to change it, select another page size from the list. The list displays only sizes that can be used for borderless printing. 4. Adjust the amount of extension from the paper If necessary, adjust the amount of extension using the Amount of Extension slider. Moving the slider to the right increases the amount extending off the paper, and moving the slider to the left decreases the amount.
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Note • When the Amount of Extension slider is set to the leftmost position, image data will be printed in the full size. If you set this when printing the address side of a postcard, the postal code of the sender is printed in the correct position.
Scaled Printing 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set scaled printing Select Scaled from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. 3. Select the paper size of the document Using Page Size, select the page size that is set with your application software. 4.
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• Specify a scaling factor Directly type in a value into the Scaling box. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver. 5. Click OK When you execute print, the document will be printed with the specified scale. Important •...
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Note • Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document.
Page Layout Printing The page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a single sheet of paper. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set page layout printing Select Page Layout from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver.
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Page Layout To change the number of pages to be printed on a single sheet of paper, select the number of pages from the list. Page Order To change the page arrangement order, select a placement method from the list. Page Border To print a page border around each document page, check this check box.
Tiling/Poster Printing The tiling/poster printing function allows you to enlarge image data, divide it into several pages, and print these pages on separate sheets of paper. You can also paste the pages together to create a large print like a poster. Setting Tiling/Poster Printing 1.
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If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Tiling/Poster Printing dialog box, and then click OK. Image Divisions Select the number of divisions (vertical x horizontal). As the number of divisions increases, the number of sheets used for printing increases. If you are pasting pages together to create a poster, increasing the number of divisions allows you to create a larger poster.
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Note • Click the deleted pages to display them again. • Right-click the settings preview to select Print all pages or Delete all pages. 2. Complete the setup After completing the page selection, click OK. When you execute print, only specified pages will be printed. Important •...
Duplex Printing You can also set duplex printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set duplex printing Check the Duplex Printing (Manual) check box on the Page Setup tab. 3. Select the layout Select Normal-size, Fit-to-Page, Scaled, or Page Layout from the Page Layout list.
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(Manual) and Stapling Side appear grayed out and are unavailable. Note • If the back side of the paper becomes smudged during duplex printing, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning in the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Related Topics Cleaning Inside the Printer...
To display guide messages again, open the Maintenance tab and click View Printer Status to start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. On the Option menu, choose Display Guide Message and click Hagaki Printing to enable the setting.
Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen Canon IJ Status Monitor Checking Ink Status from Your Computer Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver (simply called printer driver below) is software that you install onto your computer so that it can communicate with the printer. The printer driver converts the print data created by your application software into data that your printer can understand, and sends the converted data to the printer.
Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen You can display the printer driver's setup screen from your application software or by clicking the printer icon. Displaying the Printer Driver's Setup Screen from Your Application Software Perform this procedure to set up the print settings during printing. 1.
Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the printer and the progress of printing. You will know the status of the printer with graphics, icons, and messages. Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor launches automatically when print data is sent to the printer.
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In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.
Ink status is displayed as an illustration. Note • The information displayed on the Canon IJ Status Monitor may differ depending on the country or region where you are using your printer. • When you receive a notice about the remaining ink level, a mark appears on the left of the ink icon.
Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) This printer driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep the following points in mind when using the printer driver. Restrictions on the Printer Driver • With some applications, the Copies setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver may not be enabled.
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3. Set the Page Layout that you want, and then click OK to close the window. 4. Without starting printing, close the Print dialog box. 5. Open Word's Print dialog box again. 6. Open the printer driver setup window and click OK. 7.
Quick Setup tab Description The Quick Setup tab is for registering commonly used print settings. When you select a registered setting, the printer automatically switches to the preset items. Commonly Used Settings The names and icons of frequently used printing profiles are registered. When you select a printing profile according to the purpose of the document, settings that match the purpose are applied.
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Check this check box to display a preview before printing. Uncheck this check box if you do not want to display a preview. Important • To use the Canon IJ XPS Preview, you must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or later installed on your computer. Additional Features Displays the frequently used, convenient functions for the printing profile that you selected for Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab.
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4-on-1 Printing Prints four pages of the document, side by side, on one sheet of paper. To change the page sequence, click the Page Setup tab, select Page Layout for Page Layout, and click Specify..Then in the Page Layout Printing dialog box that appears, specify the Page Order.
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Prints the document by rotating it 90 degrees relative to the paper feed direction. You can change the rotation direction by going to the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool, opening the Custom Settings dialog box, and then using Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is [Landscape] check box.
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Defaults Restores all the settings you have changed to their default values. Click this button to return all settings on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs to their default values (factory settings). Save Commonly Used Settings dialog box This dialog box allows you to save the information that you set on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs and add the information to the Commonly Used Settings list on the Quick Setup tab.
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Custom Paper Size dialog box This dialog box allows you to specify the size (width and height) of the custom paper. Units Select the unit for entering a user-defined paper size. Paper Size Specifies the Width and the Height of the custom paper. Measurement is shown according to the units specified in Units.
Main tab Description The Main tab allows you to create a basic print setup in accordance with the media type. Unless special printing is required, normal printing can be performed just by setting the items on this tab. Settings Preview The paper illustration shows how the original will be laid out on a sheet of paper.
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Shows what the print result will look like before you actually print the data. Check this check box to display a preview before printing. Important • To use the Canon IJ XPS Preview, you must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or later installed on your computer. Defaults Restores all the settings you have changed to their default values.
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Important • Certain print quality levels cannot be selected depending on the settings of Media Type. Note • The High, Standard, or Draft print quality modes are linked with the slider bar. Therefore when the slider bar is moved, the corresponding quality and value are displayed on the left. This is the same as when the corresponding radio button is selected for Print Quality on the Main tab.
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contrast. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. Print a pattern for color adjustment When the color balance or intensity/contrast is changed, the pattern printing function prints a list of the adjustment results along with the adjustment values.
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• When Grayscale Printing is checked on the Main tab, Color Correction appears grayed out and is unavailable. Driver Matching With Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. ICM (ICC Profile Matching) Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing.
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Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Profiles Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Displaying the Print Results before Printing...
Prints the document by rotating it 90 degrees relative to the paper feed direction. You can change the rotation direction by going to the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool, opening the Custom Settings dialog box, and then using Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is [Landscape] check box.
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Rotate 180 degrees Prints the document by rotating it 180 degrees against the paper feed direction. The width of print area and the amount of extension that are configured in other application software will be reversed vertically and horizontally. Printer Paper Size Selects the size of paper actually loaded into the printer.
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Specify... Opens the Page Layout Printing dialog box. Click this button to set details on page layout printing. Tiling/Poster This function enables you to enlarge the image data and divide the enlarged data into several pages to be printed. You can also glue together these sheets of paper to create large printed matter, such as a poster.
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Important • When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, give priority to the printer driver settings. However, if the print results are not acceptable, specify the function settings on the application software. When you specify the number of copies and the printing order with both the application and this printer driver, the number of copies may be multiplied numbers of the two settings or the specified printing order may not be enabled.
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Page Border Prints a page border line around each document page. Check this check box to print the page border line. Tiling/Poster Printing dialog box This dialog box allows you to select the size of the image to be printed. You can also make settings for cut lines and paste markers which are convenient for pasting together the pages into a poster.
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Preview Icon Shows the settings made on the Booklet Printing dialog box. You can check what the document will look like when printed as a booklet. Margin for stapling Specifies which side of the booklet is to be stapled. Insert blank page Selects whether to print the document on one side or both sides of the booklet.
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Disable the color profile setting of the application software Checking this check box disables information in the color profile that was set on the application software. When the information in the color profile set on the application software is output to the printer driver, the print result may contain unexpected colors.
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Prevention of Print Data Loss You can reduce the size of the print data that was created with the application software and then print the data. Depending on the application software being used, the image data may be cut off or may not be printed properly.
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Place stamp over text Sets how the stamp is to be printed over the document. Check the Stamp check box to enable this. Check this check box to print a stamp over the printed document page. The printed data may be hidden behind the stamp.
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Date/Time/User Name to display the creation date/time and user name of the printed document. The setting items in the Stamp tab change depending on the selected type. When Stamp Type is Text or Date/Time/User Name Stamp Text Specifies the stamp text string. Up to 64 characters can be entered.
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Placement Tab The Placement tab allows you to set the position where the stamp is to be printed. Preview Window Shows the status of the stamp configured in each tab. Position Specifies the stamp position on the page. Selecting Custom from the list allows you to enter values for the X-Position and Y-Position coordinates directly.
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Preview Window Shows the status of the bitmap set on the Background tab. File Specifies the name of the bitmap file to be used as the background. Select File... Opens the dialog box to open a file. Click this button to select a bitmap file (.bmp) to be used as the background. Layout Method Specifies how the background image is to be placed on the paper.
Maintenance tab Description The Maintenance tab allows you to start the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool or check the status of the printer. Maintenance and Preferences Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool is started. You can perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer.
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About dialog box When you click About, the About dialog box is displayed. This dialog box displays the version, copyright, and module list of the printer driver. You can select the language to be used and switch the language displayed in the setup window. Modules Lists the printer driver modules.
Overview of the Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor uses images and messages to display the printer status and the ink status. During printing, you can check information about the document being printed and the print progress.
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Ink Model Number You can look up the correct FINE cartridge for your printer. Option Menu If a printer message appears, select Enable Status Monitor to start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Select Enable Status Monitor to use the following commands: Always Display Current Job Displays the Canon IJ Status Monitor whenever a document is being printed.
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Displays the For secure communication window. This window allows you to download the route certificate, register it to the browser, and disable warning displays. Help Menu Select this menu to display Help information for the Canon IJ Status Monitor including version and copyright information.
Installing the Printer Driver You can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest printer driver and XPS printer driver for your model. 1. Turn off the printer 2. Start the installer Double-click the icon of the downloaded file. The installation program starts.
Printing Using Canon Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint+ Guide My Image Garden Guide Quick Menu Guide...
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General Notes (Easy-PhotoPrint+) Easy-PhotoPrint+ Operating Requirements Cookies What Is Easy-PhotoPrint+? Easy-PhotoPrint+ Features Starting Easy-PhotoPrint+ Easy-PhotoPrint+ Screens Top Menu Screen Select template Screen Image source list Screen Item Edit Screen Print Settings Screen Troubleshooting...
Printing from Smartphone/Tablet Printing from iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS) Printing from Smartphone/Tablet (Android) Printing from Windows 10 Mobile Device Printing with Wireless Direct...
Printing from iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS) Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY Printing from iOS Device (AirPrint) Printing with Google Cloud Print Printing with Easy-PhotoPrint+ Using PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link Printing with Message in Print...
Printing from Smartphone/Tablet (Android) Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY Printing with Google Cloud Print Printing with Easy-PhotoPrint+ Using PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link Printing with Mopria Print Service Printing with Canon Print Service...
Printing with Wireless Direct You can connect devices (e.g. smartphone or tablet) to the printer by two methods below. • Wireless connection (connecting devices via a wireless router) • Direct wireless connection (connecting devices using Wireless Direct) This section describes Wireless Direct, which allows you to print by connecting the devices to the printer directly.
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• For more on printing from a device via wireless LAN, refer to the device's or application's instruction manual. • You can print from your smartphone or tablet by installing Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. Download it from App Store and Google Play.
Paper Settings By registering the size of the paper loaded on the rear tray, you can prevent the printer from misprinting by flashing Alarm lamp and Paper lamp before printing starts when the paper size of the loaded paper differs from the print settings.
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When you start printing, the Alarm lamp and the Paper lamp indicating the paper size setting for printing flashes in synchronization. Select one of the operations below. • Printing on the paper loaded on the rear tray You print on the paper loaded without changing the paper size setting for printing. Press the RESUME button.
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• When you print from Windows: The Alarm lamp flashing which prevents misprinting is disabled by default. To change the setting: Changing the Printer Operation Mode • When you print from macOS: The Alarm lamp flashing which prevents misprinting is enabled by default. To change the setting: Changing the Printer Operation Mode Important...
The printer allows you to make a copy using a camera on your smartphone/tablet (Smartphone Copy). Note • For Smartphone Copy, install Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY on your device and register the printer to it in advance. For details on how to download Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, see below.
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Note • Depending on your smartphone/tablet, operation to confirm the image after shooting is necessary. • The image may be rotate automatically depending on your smartphone/tablet. 7. Modify outer shape of image. (A) Perspective Correction frame Drag the frame to fit the outline of the original if the frame does not along with. (B) Perspective Correction frame switch Tap to display the Perspective Correction frame fully on the screen.
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(D) Rotate Tap to rotate the image by 90 degrees. However, the image on the screen only rotates, it will not be reflected in the print result. (E) Brightness correction Select whether to correct image brightness automatically ( ) or not ( 10.
Changing Settings Using Web Browser You can check the printer status and change the printer settings using the web browser on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. To check the printer status and to change the printer settings, display "Remote UI" on the web browser. Note •...
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Download the root certificate, and then register it. Registering Printer's Root Certificate to Web Browser Note • Once you register the root certificate to the web browser on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, this step is not necessary after the next time. If all settings are set back to the default from the printer's operation panel, download the root certificate again, and then register it.
Frequently Asked Questions Cannot Find Printer on Network Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN Network Key Unknown Network Cannot Print or Connect For other questions about network, click here. Printing Does Not Start Paper Is Blank/Printing Is Blurry/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Appear Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Print List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams)
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Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN Printer Suddenly Stopped Working for Some Reason Network Key Unknown Administrator Password Set for Printer Unknown Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changing Its Settings Message Appears on Computer During Setup Checking Network Information Restoring to Factory Defaults Cannot Set Correctly (Installation)
Network Settings and Common Problems Here are frequently asked questions on network. Select a connection method you are using, or you want to use. Wireless LAN Wireless Direct Wireless LAN Cannot Find Printer Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows) Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen Cannot Find Printer after Searching it on Printer Detection Screen During Setup...
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Checking Wireless Router SSID for Smartphone/Tablet Setting Up Using Smartphone/Tablet Cannot Print from Smartphone/Tablet Cannot Find Printer from Smartphone/Tablet while Using Bluetooth Downloading Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY Problems while Using Printer Message Appears on Computer During Setup Printing Is Slow Ink Level Not Shown on Printer Status Monitor (Windows)
Cannot Find Printer on Network While performing printer setup: Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows) Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen While using printer: Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN...
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows) If the printer cannot be found and the Check Printer Settings screen appears after searching the printer by Automatic search on the Search for Printers screen, click Redetect and search for the printer again by the IP address on the Search for Printers screen.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Power Status Are printer and network device (router, etc.) turned on? Make sure the printer is turned on. Confirming that the Power Is On Make sure network device (router, etc.) is turned on. If printer or network device is off: Turn on printer or network device.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking PC Network Connection Can you view any web pages on your computer? Make sure the computer and network device (router, etc.) are configured and the computer is connected to the network.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's Wireless LAN Settings Is printer set to allow wireless communication? Make sure the Network lamp is lit. If lamp is not lit: The printer is not set to allow wireless communication. Turn on wireless communication on the printer. If lamp is lit: Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)- Checking Wireless LAN Environment...
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Wireless LAN Environment Is the printer connected to the wireless router? Check the connection status between the printer and wireless router using the Wireless lamp on the printer.
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Important • Note that some wireless routers distinguish SSIDs by the last alphanumeric character according to their bandwidth (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) or purpose (for computer or game machine). To check the SSID of the wireless router the printer is connected to, print the network settings. Printing Network Settings For details, see the instruction manual supplied with the wireless router or contact the manufacturer.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's IP Address Is printer's IP address specified correctly? If printer's IP address is not specified correctly, the printer may not be found. Make sure whether printer's IP address is not used for another device.
• If no message appears: Cancel the setup, and then set the security software to allow Canon software to access the network. The file Setup.exe or Setup64.exe in the win > Driver > DrvSetup folder on the Setup CD-ROM After setting the security software, redo the network communication setup from the beginning.
Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Wireless Router Settings Check wireless router settings. Check wireless router network connection settings, such as IP address filtering, MAC address filtering, encryption key, and DHCP function. Make sure the same radio channel is assigned to the wireless router and the printer. To check the settings of the wireless router, see the instruction manual supplied with the wireless router or contact the manufacturer.
Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, check the following. Make sure USB cable is securely plugged in to printer and computer. Check1 Connect the printer and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located at the back of the printer.
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6. Make sure you have no application software running. 7. Perform setup on web page. Note • You can use the Setup CD-ROM to redo setup. • For macOS: 1. Click Next. ◦ If the screen telling you that installation has not been completed appears, click Abort on displayed screen and finish setup.
Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN Make sure the printer is turned on. Check1 Make sure the Network lamp is lit on the printer. Check2 If not, press the Network button once to enable wireless LAN. If the Network lamp is lit, see Check 3 or later checking items to make sure whether printer setup is complete or the settings of wireless router to connect are correct.
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Checking Printer Connection Status Using IJ Network Device Setup Utility See below for starting up IJ Network Device Setup Utility. • For Windows: Starting Up IJ Network Device Setup Utility • For macOS: Starting Up IJ Network Device Setup Utility Make sure the printer is not placed too far away from the wireless router.
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Check the settings of security software's firewall. Check9 If your security software's firewall is on, a message may appear warning you that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If this warning message appears, set security software to always allow access.
Cannot Find Printer after Searching it on Printer Detection Screen During Setup The printer could not be detected with the current setup method. Select Set up the network connection according to the guide radio button and click Next. The screen to show another setup method is displayed.
Searching Printer by IP Address or Host Name During Setup If the printer cannot be found on the Select Printer screen, search for the printer by an IP address or host name. Select Specify the IP address and run the search radio button and click Next. The screen to select searching criteria appears.
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If firewall interferes with printer search: • If message appears: If a message appears warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network, set the security software to allow access. After allowing the software to access, specify the IP address or host name and search for printers again.
Network Connection Problems Printer Suddenly Stopped Working for Some Reason Network Key Unknown Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changing Its Settings...
Printer Suddenly Stopped Working for Some Reason Cannot Connect to Printer after Network Configuration Change Cannot Connect to Printer via Wireless LAN Cannot Connect to Printer through Wireless Direct Cannot Print through Network Cannot Connect to Printer after Network Configuration Change It may take a while for the computer to obtain an IP address, or you may need to restart your computer.
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If the Wireless lamp is not lit, the printer is not connected to the wireless router. Check the environment or settings of the wireless router. Make sure the printer and wireless router network settings match. Check4 Make sure the network settings of the printer (e.g. wireless router name, SSID, network key, etc.) are identical with those of the wireless router.
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Check the settings of security software's firewall. Check9 If your security software's firewall is on, a message may appear warning you that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If this warning message appears, set security software to always allow access.
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Cannot Connect to Printer through Wireless Direct Check the power status of printer and other devices (smartphone or tablet). Check1 Turn on the printer or devices. If the power is already turned on, turn it off and on again. Check printer settings. Check2 Make sure the Direct lamp is lit.
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If printer driver is not installed, install it. (Windows) Check2 Install the printer driver using the Setup CD-ROM or install it from the Canon website. Make sure wireless router does not restrict which computers can access it. Check3 For more on connecting to and setting up your wireless router, see the wireless router instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.
Network Key Unknown WPA/WPA2 or WEP Key Set for Wireless Router Unknown, Cannot Connect Setting an Encryption Key WPA/WPA2 or WEP Key Set for Wireless Router Unknown, Cannot Connect For more on setting up a wireless router, see the instruction manual provided with the wireless router or contact its manufacturer.
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Selecting WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 is recommended for security reason. If your wireless router is compatible with WPA/WPA2, you can also use WPA2 or WPA. • Using WPA/WPA2 The authentication method, passphrase, and dynamic encryption type must be the same for the wireless router, the printer, and your computer.
Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changing Its Settings When you replace a wireless router, redo the network setup for the printer. • For Windows: Perform setup using the Setup CD-ROM or from the web page. • For macOS: Perform setup from the web page.
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If filtering MAC addresses or IP addresses at wireless router, check that MAC Check2 addresses or IP addresses for computer, network device, and printer are registered. If using WPA/WPA2 or WEP key, make sure encryption key for computer, Check3 network device, and printer matches key set for wireless router. Not only the WEP key itself, but also the key length, key format, the key ID to use, and the authentication method must be the same for the printer, the wireless router, and the computer.
Administrator Password Set for Printer Unknown Initialize the printer settings. Initializing Printer Settings After initializing the printer settings, redo setup. • For Windows: Perform setup using the Setup CD-ROM or from the web page. • For macOS: Perform setup from the web page.
Printing Is Slow Printer may be printing a large job from another computer. Check1 Make sure the printer is not placed too far away from the wireless router. Check2 Place the wireless router and printer where there are no obstacles between them. Wireless communication between different rooms or floors is generally poor.
Cannot Access to Internet on Wireless LAN from Communication Device Is your device connected to printer using Wireless Direct? Check1 If your device is connected to the printer using Wireless Direct, you cannot access to the Internet. Turn off Wireless Direct and connect your device to the wireless router. For details, see the instruction manual provided with your device and wireless router.
Ink Level Not Shown on Printer Status Monitor (Windows) Use the printer driver with bidirectional communication. Select Enable bidirectional support in the Ports sheet of the properties dialog box of the printer driver. Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen...
Cannot Print or Connect Redo printer setup if one of conditions below is applied. • if you have replaced a computer or wireless router • if you have changed wireless router settings • if you have changed the printer connection method (wireless LAN/USB) •...
Printing Network Settings For Windows, you can check the network setting information on the computer screen. Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen Checking Computer IP Address or MAC Address To check the IP Address or MAC address of your computer, follow the instructions below.
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Checking Communication Between the Computer, the Printer, and the Wireless Router Perform a ping test to check if communication is taking place. • For Windows: 1. Select Command Prompt as shown below. In Windows 10, right-click Start button and select Command Prompt. In Windows 8.1, select Command Prompt from the Start screen.
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Checking Network Setting Information To check the printer's network settings information, print out the network settings information. Printing Network Settings...
Restoring to Factory Defaults Important • For Windows: Initialization erases all network settings on the printer, making printing operation from a computer over a network impossible. To use the printer over a network again after restoring it to the factory defaults, redo setup using the Setup CD-ROM or from the web page.
Message Appears on Computer During Setup Screen to Enter Password Appears During Setup (Windows) Encryption Settings Screen Appears When Wireless Router Selected (Windows) "You have connected the printer to the non encrypted wireless network" Appears Screen to Enter Password Appears During Setup (Windows) If the printer is set up for use with a network and an administrator password has been set, a screen asking you to enter the password appears.
Connecting Printer and Wireless Router Using Easy wireless connect Using "Easy wireless connect" allows you to register wireless router information to the printer directly via a device (e.g. smartphone or tablet). Turn the printer and the device on and perform connection setup. For details: Easy wireless connect...
Cannot Connect Smartphone/Tablet to Wireless Router Is the wireless LAN antenna displayed on your smartphone/tablet? Check Example: If the antenna is not displayed, your device's wireless function is disabled. Enable wireless LAN on your device and connect it to a wireless router. For more on the procedure, refer to your device's instruction manual or visit the manufacturer's website.
Download Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY from App Store and Google Play. For iOS For Android You can use AirPrint if you use an iOS device. Printing from iOS Device (AirPrint) You can also use Canon Print Service (printing plug-in) if you use an Android 4.4.2 or later. Canon Print Service...
Checking Wireless Router SSID/Key Though an antenna is attached to most wireless routers, note that some of them have it inside. For details, refer to your wireless router's instruction manual or visit the manufacturer's website. Important • Some wireless routers distinguish SSIDs by the last alphanumeric character according to their bandwidth (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) or purpose (for computer or game machine).
Checking Wireless Router SSID for Smartphone/Tablet Check it from the setting screen of your smartphone/tablet. Example: For details on how to display the setting screen, refer to your device's instruction manual or visit the manufacturer's website. Important • Make sure your device is selecting the wireless router with the same SSID as that the printer is connected to, and connect your device to the wireless router.
Privacy Separator/SSID Separator/Network Separation Function If a privacy separator, SSID separator, or Network separation function is enabled on the wireless router, you cannot perform setup. Before performing setup, disable these functions. For the procedure, refer to your wireless router's instruction manual or visit the manufacturer's website.
Setting Up Using Smartphone/Tablet Refer to Getting Started or visit here to perform setup. Note • Before performing setup, we recommend you connect the printer and computer via a wireless router and make sure you can print from the computer.
Error Occurs During Wireless LAN Setup Check wireless router location Check1 Make sure the printer is not placed far away from the wireless router. The printer can be up to 50 m (164 ft) from the wireless router indoors. Make sure the printer is close enough to the wireless router to be used.
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• For manual setup: WPS (PIN Code) Connection If the measures above do not resolve the problem, make sure the DHCP of the wireless router is enabled.
Follow the procedure below to check the status code. 1. Print out network settings. Printing Network Settings 2. Check "2-2 Result Codes" on printout. 3. Visit http://canon.com/ijnwt to check details on displayed status code (c-xx: "xx" represents numeric characters).
Cannot Print from Smartphone/Tablet If you cannot print from your smartphone/tablet, it is possible that your smartphone/tablet cannot communicate with the printer. Check the cause of your problem according to the connection method. Cannot Communicate with Printer over Wireless LAN Cannot Communicate with Printer while It Is in Wireless Direct Note •...
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If the Wireless lamp is not lit, the printer is not connected to the wireless router. Check the environment or settings of the wireless router. Are network settings of printer identical with those of wireless router? Check4 Make sure the network settings of the printer (e.g. wireless router name, SSID, network key, etc.) are identical with those of the wireless router.
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In addition, if a device like a microwave oven that emits radio waves of the same frequency bandwidth as a wireless router is nearby, it may cause interference. Place the wireless router as far away from interference sources as possible. Note •...
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Select the identifier for Wireless Direct (SSID) specified for the printer as the connection destination for devices. Check the destination on your device. For details, refer to your device's instruction manual or visit the manufacturer's website. To check the identifier for Wireless Direct (SSID) specified for the printer, print out the network setting information of the printer.
Cannot Find Printer from Smartphone/Tablet while Using Bluetooth If you cannot find the printer from your smartphone/tablet, it is possible that your smartphone/tablet cannot communicate with the printer. Note • For problems on printing with other connection methods or more on performing settings of each connection method: Using PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link Printing with Google Cloud Print...
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Check9 another printer on Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. If you select another printer on Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, you fail in pairing even though you select the printer properly on the Bluetooth setting screen of the Android device. Return to the top screen of Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY and select the printer properly.
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If you changed the device name of the printer on Remote UI, only the initial part of the device name may be displayed on Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. In this case, select the device name whose initial part matches the current name.
Printing Does Not Start Make sure printer is turned on. Check1 If not, make sure the printer is securely plugged in and press ON/Stop button to turn on. The ON lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the ON lamp stops flashing and remains lit. Note •...
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The printer will not print properly if you are using a printer driver for a different printer. • For Windows: Make sure "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected in the Print dialog box. Note • To make the printer the one selected by default, select Set as Default Printer.
Ink Is Not Coming Out Check the estimated ink levels. Check1 • For Windows: Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer (Windows) • For macOS: Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer (macOS) Replace an empty FINE cartridge with a new one. Is the FINE cartridge installed properly? Check2 If the FINE cartridge is not installed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly.
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After performing the print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern and examine the pattern. • If problem is not resolved after performing print head cleaning twice: Perform print head deep cleaning. If the problem is not resolved after performing print head deep cleaning, turn off the printer and perform print head deep cleaning again 24 hours later.
Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Make sure paper is loaded. Check1 Loading Paper When loading paper, consider the following. Check2 • When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets before loading the paper. •...
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Clean paper feed roller. Check6 Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
Print Results Are Unsatisfactory If the print results are unsatisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, check the paper and print quality settings first. Do page size and media type settings match size and type of loaded paper? Check1 If these settings do not match, it is not possible to obtain the proper result.
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If Printed Paper Has Been Discolored Colors may fade with time if the printed paper is left for a long period of time. After printing, dry the paper sufficiently, avoid high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight, and store or display indoors at room temperature and normal humidity. To avoid direct exposure to air, we recommend that you store the paper in an album, plastic folder, photo frame, etc.
Paper Is Blank/Printing Is Blurry/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Appear Printing Is Blurry Colors Are Wrong...
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White Streaks Appear Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Are the print head nozzles clogged? Check2 Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. For details on printing the nozzle check pattern, print head cleaning, and print head deep cleaning, see If Printing Is Faint or Uneven.
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Load paper with the printable side facing up. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side. Is the FINE cartridge installed properly? Check5 If the FINE cartridge is not installed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly. Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges.
Colors Are Unclear Are the print head nozzles clogged? Check1 Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. For details on printing the nozzle check pattern, print head cleaning, and print head deep cleaning, see If Printing Is Faint or Uneven.
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After confirming that the FINE cartridge is installed properly, close the cover. Note • Printed colors may not match screen colors due to basic differences in the methods used to produce colors. Color control settings and environmental differences can also affect how colors appear on the screen.
Lines Are Misaligned Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Perform print head alignment. Check2 If printed lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. • For Windows: Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer (Windows) •...
Paper Is Smudged / Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged Smudged Edges Smudged Surface Printed Surface Is Scratched Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Check paper type. Check2 Make sure you are using the right paper for what you are printing. Supported Media Types Correct curl before loading paper.
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1. Roll up paper in opposite direction to paper curl as shown below. 2. Check that paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note • Depending on paper type, the paper may smudge or may not feed properly even if it is not curled inward. Follow the instructions below to curl the paper outward up to 0.1 inch / 3 mm (B) in height before printing.
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Check the intensity setting in the printer driver. Adjusting Intensity Do not print outside recommended printing area. Check6 If you print outside the recommended printing area of your paper, ink may stain the lower edge of the paper. Resize the document using application software. Print Area Is paper feed roller dirty? Check7...
Cannot Complete Printing Select setting not to compress printing data. (Windows) Check1 If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved. Click Print Options on Page Setup sheet of the printer driver. Select the Do not allow application software to compress print data check box and click OK.
Lines Incomplete or Missing (Windows) Are you using Page Layout Printing or Binding Margin function? Check1 When the Page Layout Printing or Binding margin function is in use, thin lines may not be printed. Try thickening the lines in the document. Is print data extremely large? Check2 If the print data is large, part of image data may be cut off and printing failure may occur.
Images Incomplete or Missing (Windows) Select setting not to compress printing data. Check1 If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved. Click Print Options on Page Setup sheet of the printer driver. Select Do not allow application software to compress print data check box and click OK.
Use Photo Paper to print photos. Check3 To print data with high color saturation such as photographs or images with dark colors, we recommend that you use Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or other Canon specialty paper. Supported Media Types...
Back of Paper Is Smudged Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Perform bottom plate cleaning to clean inside of printer. Check2 Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Note • During borderless printing, duplex printing, or too much printing, ink may stain the inside of the printer.
Uneven or Streaked Colors Uneven Colors Streaked Colors Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory Are the print head nozzles clogged? Check2 Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. For details on printing the nozzle check pattern, print head cleaning, and print head deep cleaning, see If Printing Is Faint or...
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Perform print head deep cleaning. If the problem is not resolved after performing print head deep cleaning, turn off the printer and perform print head deep cleaning again 24 hours later. • If problem is not resolved after performing print head deep cleaning twice: Ink may have run out.
Printing Stops Is paper loaded? Check1 Make sure paper is loaded. If necessary, load paper. Do documents to be printed have many photographs or illustrations? Check2 It takes time for the printer and the computer to process large data such as photos or other graphics, so it may seem that the printer is not working.
Cannot Print Using AirPrint Make sure printer is turned on. Check1 If the printer is turned on, turn it off and back on, and then check whether the issue is resolved. Make sure printer is registered to your computer. Check2 Make sure printer is connected by LAN to same network subnet as AirPrint Check3 compliant device when printing over LAN.
Make sure power plug is securely connected to printer, and then turn it back on. Check2 Unplug printer, leave it for at least 2 minutes, and then plug it back in and turn it Check3 on again. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
Disable the setting from the computer. • For Windows: Use Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool to disable the setting following the procedure below. 1. Open Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Maintenance tab Description 2. Select printer you are using from pulldown menu and select OK.
USB Connection Problems Printing Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/"This device can perform faster" Message Appears (Windows) If your system environment does not support Hi-Speed USB, the printer operates at the slower speed of USB 1.1. In this case, the printer works properly but printing speed may slow down due to the communication speed.
Cannot Communicate with Printer via USB Make sure printer is turned on. Check1 Connect USB cable properly. Check2 As the illustration below, the USB port is at the back of the printer. Important • Connect the "Type-B" terminal to the printer with the notched side facing UP. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable.
CD-ROM icon in the window that appears. If the contents of the CD-ROM appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE. If you cannot install the printer driver with the Setup CD-ROM, install it from the Canon website. Note • If the CD-ROM icon does not appear, try the following: •...
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Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver Reinstall the printer driver with the Setup CD-ROM or install it from the Canon website. Note • If the installer was stopped due to a Windows error, Windows operation may be unstable, and you...
An Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, the Alarm lamp flashes or ON lamp and Alarm lamp flash alternately. For Windows, a Support Code (error number) is displayed on the computer screen shown as below.
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1714 9 flashes Protective material or tape may still be attached to FINE cartridge holder. 1890 11 flashes Paper type and size settings are not correct. 4102 Cannot perform printing with current print settings. 4103 12 flashes Specified data cannot be printed. 4100 13 flashes The ink may have run out.
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9 flashes Printer error has occurred. 6800 6801 10 flashes An error requiring a repair has occurred. B202 B203 B204 B205 Other cases than above Printer error has occurred. 6500 6900 6901 6902 6910 6911 6930 6931 6932 6933 6940 6941 6942 6943...
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When a Support Code and a message are displayed on the computer screen (Windows): Note • For details on how to resolve errors without Support Codes, see Message (Support Code) Appears.
Message (Support Code) Appears This section describes some of the errors and messages that may appear. Note • A support code (error number) is displayed on the computer for some errors. For details on errors that have support code, see List of Support Code for Error.
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• "Printer driver could not be found" Uninstall the printer driver following the procedure described in Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver and reinstall it from the Setup CD-ROM or the Canon website. • "Could not print Application name - File name"...
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Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program Screen Is Displayed (Windows) If the Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program is installed, a screen appears asking for permission to send the printer and application usage information every month for about ten years. Read the information on the screen and follow the instructions below. •...
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If you are logged in on an account with administrator privileges, follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Select Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. 3. Select Change. If you select Yes after you have followed the on-screen instructions, the confirmation screen will appear at the time of the next survey.
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• If you agree to participate in survey program: Click Agree and follow the on-screen instructions. The printer usage information is sent via the Internet. Once you have completed the procedure, the information is subsequently sent automatically and the confirmation screen does not reappear. Note •...
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2. Select Applications from Go menu of Finder, double-click the Canon Utilities folder and Inkjet Extended Survey Program folder. 3. Move Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program.app to Trash. 4. Restart computer. Empty Trash and restart your computer. • Changing setting: To display the confirmation screen every time the printer usage information is sent or to resume surveying, follow the procedure below.
List of Support Code for Error Support code appears on your computer screen when errors occur. A "support code" is an error number, and appears along with an error message. When an error occurs, check the support code displayed on the computer screen and take the appropriate action in response.
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• A000 to ZZZZ B202 B203 B204 B205 For paper jam support codes, see also List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams).
List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams) If paper jams, remove it following the appropriate procedure as shown below. • If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot or the rear tray: 1300 • If you cannot see the jammed paper at the paper output slot or the rear tray: Paper Is Jammed inside Printer •...
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If you turned off the printer in step 1, the print data that was sent to the printer is erased. Redo the printing. Note • When reloading the paper, make sure you are using suitable paper and loading it correctly. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
Paper Is Jammed inside Printer If the jammed paper tears and you cannot remove the paper either from the paper output slot or from the rear tray, or if the jammed paper remains inside the printer, remove the paper following the instructions below.
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4. Hold jammed paper firmly in both hands. If the paper is rolled up, pull out it. 5. Slowly pull out paper, so as not to tear it. 6. Make sure all jammed paper is removed. If the paper tears when you pull out it, a bit of paper may remain in the printer. Check the following and remove any remaining paper.
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Check the printer again for any remaining bits of paper. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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1000 Cause Possible causes include the following. • There is no paper in the rear tray. • Paper is not loaded in the rear tray properly. What to Do Take the corresponding actions below. • Load paper in the rear tray. •...
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1200 Cause Cover is open. What to Do Close the cover and wait for a while. Do not close it while you are replacing a FINE cartridge.
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1203 Cause Cover is opened during printing. What to Do If paper remains inside the printer, slowly pull out the paper with both hands and close the cover. Press the printer's RESUME button to resolve the error. The printer ejects one blank sheet of paper and resumes printing from the next paper. The printer will not reprint the page that was printed when the cover is opened.
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1401 Cause FINE cartridge is not installed. What to Do Install the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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Remove the FINE cartridge and reinstall it. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Replace the FINE cartridge with a new one. If this still does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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1485 Cause Appropriate ink cartridge is not installed. What to Do Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge is not compatible with this printer. Install the appropriate ink cartridge. If you want to cancel printing, press the printer's ON/Stop button.
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1682 Cause FINE cartridge cannot be recognized. What to Do Replace the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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If you want to continue printing without this function, press the printer's RESUME button for at least 5 seconds. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
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1688 Cause The ink has run out. What to Do Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the printer's RESUME button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition. The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled.
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168A Cause FINE cartridge is not installed properly, or FINE cartridge not compatible with this printer is installed. What to Do Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, and then remove the FINE cartridges. Make sure the FINE cartridge compatible with the printer is installed.
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1700 Cause Ink absorber is almost full. What to Do Press the printer's RESUME button to continue printing. Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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If the protective material or tape is still there, retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray to remove it. Pull down the tape to remove the protective material. If the cover is open, close it. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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4102 Cause Media type and paper size are not set correctly. What to Do Press the printer's ON/Stop button to cancel printing, change the media type or paper size setting, and then retry printing. • When the media type is set to Photo Paper Plus Glossy II: Set the paper size to 4"...
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4103 Cause Cannot perform printing with current print settings. What to Do Press the printer's ON/Stop button to cancel printing. Then change the print settings and retry printing.
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Push up the FINE cartridge until it clicks into place. Turn the printer back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • When clearing an impediment to FINE cartridge holder motion, be careful not to touch clear film (A).
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What to Do Turn off the printer and unplug it. After a while, plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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5B00 Cause Printer error has occurred. What to Do Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams) Turn off the printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
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