An Error Message Appears On The Screen - Canon i70 Quick Start Manual

An Error Message Appears on the Screen

Problem Possible Cause
Printer not ready
Error Writing /
Output to USBxxx
Paper is not loaded Load paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL
Faulty connection
Printer port error
Printer port
settings and printer
interface do not
match
The POWER POWER lamp will flash green when the printer is warming up or when a print POWER POWER
job is being sent to the printer. It will glow a steady (non-flashing) green when it
is ready for use or when the print job is completed.
Ensure the printer cable is securely connected to the computer.
Note If you are using switching hub or other device, disconnect the
printer and reconnect it directly to the computer and try
printing again.
If successful, the problem may have been with the device.
There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the
cable(s) and try printing again.
• When connected to the computer with a USB cable
Verify the printer port status.
Double-click Universal Serial Bus (USB) controllers Universal Serial Bus (USB) controllers on the Device Manager
Universal Serial Bus (USB) controllers Universal Serial Bus (USB) controllers
dialog box, then double-click Canon i70
Refer to the User's Guide for instructions on how to verify the status.
• When performing infrared transmission in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or
Windows Me
When the infrared port of the computer or PDA is moved close to the infrared
port of the printer, the Infrared icon appears on the task bar.
If "i70 is in range" is displayed when the cursor is placed on the Infrared
icon, the printer is ready for printing.
If the name of another unit is displayed, change its orientation or turn it off.
• When performing infrared transmission in Windows 98 or Windows 95
Verify the printer port status.
Double-click Ports (COM & LPT) Ports (COM & LPT) Ports (COM & LPT) Ports (COM & LPT) on the Device Manager
double-click Virtual Infrared LPT Virtual Infrared LPT (Windows 98) or Infrared Printing (LPT) Port Virtual Infrared LPT Virtual Infrared LPT
(Windows 95) to see the status.
Refer to the User's Guide for instructions on how to verify the status.
Select the destination port as follows:
• When connected to the computer with a USB cable
Confirm that the destination Printer Port is set to USB PRNnn (Canon i70) or
USBnn (Canon i70) (Where nn represents a number)
• When performing infrared transmission
Open the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu.
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu"
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu
on page 17
Ensure that the infrared port is selected as the destination port on the
Details Details tab. Details Details
· When using Windows XP or Windows 2000
The port [IR] is used as the infrared transmission port.
· When using Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95
The infrared port name is followed by the text "Infrared Printing (LPT) Port"
which is enclosed in parentheses.
Example: LPT3: (Infrared Printing (LPT) Port)
* A port other than the LPT3 port may be selected depending on the
computer setting.
Follow the procedures described in the
reinstall the printer driver.
Refer to the User's Guide for instructions on how to verify status and the
correct action to take.
Try This
RESUME/CANCEL button. RESUME/CANCEL RESUME/CANCEL
Canon i70 to see the status. Canon i70 Canon i70
Device Manager dialog box, then Device Manager Device Manager
Easy Setup Instructions and
Troubleshooting
Device Manager
Device Manager Device Manager
Infrared Printing (LPT) Port Infrared Printing (LPT) Port Infrared Printing (LPT) Port
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