Error No.: 300 Is Displayed - Canon PIXMA MP970 Series Quick Start Manual

Error Regarding Automatic Print Head Alignment Is Displayed
Cause
Automatic Print Head Alignment has
failed.

Error No.: 300 Is Displayed

Cause
The machine is not ready.
Machine is not connected properly.
Your machine is not selected in Printer
on the Print dialog box.
Error No.: 1700 Is Displayed
Cause
The ink absorber is almost full.
See "Auto head align has failed. Press OK and repeat operation. <See
manual>" in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 75.
Confirm that the Power lamp is lit blue.
If the Power lamp is off, turn the machine on.
While the Power lamp is flashing blue, the machine is initializing. Wait until the
Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit blue.
If the Alarm lamp is lit orange, an error may have occurred in the machine.
For details on how to resolve the error, see "An Error Message Is Displayed on
the LCD" on page 74.
Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port of the
machine and is connected to the computer.
If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the
machine directly to the computer, and try printing again. If printing starts
normally, there is a problem with the relay device.
Consult the reseller of the relay device for details.
There could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the USB cable
and try printing again.
When you use the machine over LAN, make sure that the machine is connected
to the network with a LAN cable and is set up correctly. Refer to "Checking
Information about the Network" in "Troubles When Using the Machine over
Network" of the User's Guide on-screen manual.
Select your machine's name in Printer on the Print dialog box.
If your machine's name does not appear in Printer, follow the procedure below
to check that the driver for your machine is installed to your computer.
(1)Select Print & Fax Preferences from Printer.
In Mac OS X v.10.2.8 or 10.3.x, select Edit Printer List from Printer.
(2)Check that your machine's name is displayed in the list of printers and that
the check box is selected.
In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that your machine's name is displayed in
Printer List.
(3)If your machine's name is not displayed, click Add(+) to add the machine.
If you cannot add the machine, follow the procedure described in your setup
sheet or the Network Setup Guide to reinstall the MP Drivers.
See "The ink absorber is almost full. Press OK to continue printing. Contact the
service center." in "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 75.
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