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  • Page 1: Online Manual

    MG2500 series Online Manual Troubleshooting English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Troubleshooting........... 5 Problems with Printing.
  • Page 3 Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor......50 Software Problems..............51 The E-mail Client You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Client 52 Problems with the Machine.
  • Page 4 1890..............93 2900.

  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Printing Does Not Start Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected Paper Jams If an Error Occurs Search Each Function Problems with Printing Problems with Printing Quality Problems with Scanning Problems with the Machine Problems with Installation/Downloading...

  • Page 6: Problems With Printing

    Problems with Printing Printing Does Not Start Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed...

  • Page 7: Printing Does Not Start

    Faxes. 3. Open the properties of the printer driver for the machine. • In Windows 8 or Windows 7, right-click the "Canon XXX Printer" icon (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then select Printer properties. • In Windows Vista or Windows XP, right-click the "Canon XXX Printer" icon (where "XXX" is your...
  • Page 8 4. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings. Make sure that a port named "USBnnn" (where "n" is a number) with "Canon XXX Printer" appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s). • If the setting is incorrect: Reinstall the MP Drivers with the Setup CD-ROM or install them from our website.

  • Page 9: Paper Jams

    Paper Jams When paper is jammed, the Alarm lamp flashes orange and a troubleshooting message is displayed on the computer screen automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. Watch the movie For details on how to remove the jammed paper, refer to Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed).

  • Page 10: Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs

    Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Make sure that paper is loaded. Check1 Loading Paper Make sure of the following when you load paper. Check2 • When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets before loading. •...
  • Page 11 Clean the paper feed roller. Check7 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Note • Cleaning the paper feed roller will wear the roller, so perform this procedure only when necessary.

  • Page 12: Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed

    Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Is the paper loaded? Check1 Make sure that paper is loaded. If the machine has run out of paper, load paper. Do the printing documents have lots of photographs or illustrations? Check2 As printing large data such as photos or graphics takes time for the machine and the computer to process, the machine may appear to have stopped operating.

  • Page 13: Problems With Printing Quality

    Problems with Printing Quality Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected...

  • Page 14: Print Results Not Satisfactory

    Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded Check1 paper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.

  • Page 15: Cannot Print To End Of Job

    Cannot Print to End of Job Select the setting not to compress the 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 the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.

  • Page 16: No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks

    No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks Watch the movie...
  • Page 17 Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance Check2 operations such as Print Head Cleaning. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning.
  • Page 18 Make sure that the original is properly loaded on the platen glass. Check7 Loading Originals Is the original loaded with the side to be copied facing down on the platen Check8 glass? Did you copy a printout done by this machine? Check9 If you use a printout done by this machine as the original, print quality may be reduced depending on the condition of the original.

  • Page 19: Colors Are Unclear

    Colors Are Unclear Watch the movie Is the Nozzle Check Pattern printed properly? Check1 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning.

  • Page 20: Lines Are Misaligned

    Lines Are Misaligned Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Perform Print Head Alignment. Check2 If printed lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Aligning the Print Head Note •...

  • Page 21: Line Does Not Print Or Prints Partially

    Line Does Not Print or Prints Partially Is the Page Layout Printing performed or the Binding margin function used? Check1 When the Page Layout Printing or Binding margin function is being used, thin lines may not be printed. Try thickening the lines in the document. Is the size of the print data extremely large? Check2 Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.

  • Page 22: Image Does Not Print Or Prints Partially

    Image Does Not Print or Prints Partially Select the setting not to compress the 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 the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.

  • Page 23: Printed Paper Curls Or Has Ink Blots

    Is Photo Paper used for printing photographs? Check3 When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or other Canon speciality paper. Media Types You Can Use...

  • Page 24: Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched

    Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged The Edges of Paper Are Smudged Printed Surface Is Smudged Printed Surface Is Scratched Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the followings: Check2 Check to see if the paper you are printing on is suitable for your printing purpose.
  • Page 25 2. Check that the paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note • Depending on the media type, the paper may be smudged or may not be fed properly even if it is not curled inward.
  • Page 26 Note • Cleaning the paper feed roller will wear the roller, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Is the inside of the machine dirty? Check8 When performing duplex printing, the inside of the machine may become stained with ink, causing the printout to become smudged.

  • Page 27: Back Of The Paper Is Smudged

    Back of the Paper Is Smudged Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the machine. Check2 Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Note •...

  • Page 28: Colors Are Uneven Or Streaked

    Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Colors Are Uneven Colors Are Streaked Watch the movie Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance Check2 operations such as Print Head Cleaning. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
  • Page 29 Perform Print Head Alignment. Check3 Aligning the Print Head Note • If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Alignment, perform Print Head Alignment manually referring to Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer.

  • Page 30: Ink Is Not Ejected

    Ink Is Not Ejected When a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, replace it with a new one. Check1 Is the FINE cartridge installed properly? Check2 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.

  • Page 31: Problems With Scanning

    Problems with Scanning Problems with Scanning Scan Results Not Satisfactory Software Problems...

  • Page 32: Problems With Scanning

    Problems with Scanning Scanner Does Not Work ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan Slow Scanning Speed "There is not enough memory."...

  • Page 33: Scanner Does Not Work

    Scanner Does Not Work Check 1: Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Check 2: Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer. Check 3: If the USB cable is connected to a USB hub, remove it from the USB hub and connect it to a USB port on the computer.

  • Page 34: Scangear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start

    ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that MP Drivers is installed. If not installed, install MP Drivers from the Setup CD-ROM or the web page. Check 2: Select your scanner or printer on the application's menu. Important If your scanner or printer name is displayed multiple times, select the one that does not include WIA.

  • Page 35: Error Message Appears And The Scangear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear

    Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Check 1: Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Check 2: Turn off your scanner or printer, then reconnect the USB cable and replug the power cord. Check 3: Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer.

  • Page 36: Cannot Scan Multiple Items At One Time

    Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time Check 1: Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Check 2: Check if you can properly scan one item. Some applications do not support multiple image scanning. In that case, scan each item individually.

  • Page 37: Cannot Scan Properly With Auto Scan

    Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan Check 1: Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Check 2: Multiple items scanning may not be supported. Some applications do not support multiple image scanning. In that case, scan each item individually.

  • Page 38: Slow Scanning Speed

    Slow Scanning Speed Check 1: To view the image on a monitor, set the output resolution to around 150 dpi. To print, set it to around 300 dpi. Resolution Check 2: Set Fading Correction, Grain Correction, etc. to None. Refer to "Image Settings" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details. Check 3: In IJ Scan Utility, deselect the Correct slanted text document / Detect the orientation of text document and rotate image checkbox and scan again.

  • Page 39: There Is Not Enough Memory." Message Is Displayed

    "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Check 1: Exit other applications and try again. Check 2: Reduce the resolution or output size and scan again. Resolution...

  • Page 40: Computer Stops Operating During Scanning

    Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Check 1: Restart the computer, reduce the output resolution in ScanGear (scanner driver) and scan again. Refer to "Output Settings" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details. Check 2: Delete unnecessary files to obtain sufficient free hard disk space, then scan again.

  • Page 41: Scanner Does Not Work After Upgrading Windows

    • Step 2: Uninstall IJ Scan Utility. • Windows 8: Click the Settings charm > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. Double-click Canon IJ Scan Utility. When a confirmation appears, click Yes. When uninstallation is complete, click OK. IJ Scan Utility is deleted.
  • Page 42 • Windows XP: From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select Canon IJ Scan Utility, then click Change/Remove. When a confirmation appears, click Yes. When uninstallation is complete, click OK. IJ Scan Utility is deleted.

  • Page 43: Scanned Image Does Not Open

    Scanned Image Does Not Open Check: If the data format is not supported by the application, scan the image again and select a popular data format such as JPEG when saving it. Refer to the application's manual for details. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer of the application.

  • Page 44: Scan Results Not Satisfactory

    Scan Results Not Satisfactory Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor...

  • Page 45: Scan Quality (Image Displayed On The Monitor) Is Poor

    Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Check 1: Increase the scanning resolution if the image is jagged. Resolution Check 2: Set the display size to 100 %. Some applications do not display images clearly if the display size is too small. Check 3: If moire (stripe pattern) appears, take the following measures and scan again.
  • Page 46 Correction, etc. in Image Settings on the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear. Refer to "Image Settings" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details. Check 7: If the color tone of images is different from the original document, take the following measures and scan again.

  • Page 47: Scanned Image Is Surrounded By Extra White Areas

    Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Check: Specify the scan area. Click (Auto Crop) in whole image view of ScanGear (scanner driver) to automatically display the cropping frame (scan area) according to the item size. You can also manually specify the scan area in thumbnail view or when there are white margins along the item (for example, in photos), or when you want to create custom cropping frames.

  • Page 48: Cannot Scan At The Correct Size

    Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Check: Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)

  • Page 49: Item Is Placed Correctly, But The Scanned Image Is Slanted

    Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Check: When Document or Magazine is selected for the item type, deselect the Correct slanted text document checkbox and scan the item again. Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Box...

  • Page 50: Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) On The Computer Monitor

    Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Check 1: Change the display setting in the application. Refer to the application's manual for details. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer of the application. Note You cannot reduce the image size in Paint. To reduce the display size, open the images in an application.

  • Page 51: Software Problems

    Software Problems The E-mail Client You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E- mail Client...

  • Page 52: The E-Mail Client You Want To Use Does Not Appear In The Screen For Selecting An E-Mail Client

    The E-mail Client You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Client Check: Check that the e-mail client's MAPI is enabled. Refer to the e-mail client's manual for how to set MAPI. If the problem is not solved even when MAPI is enabled, select None (Attach Manually) in the screen for selecting an e-mail client, then manually attach the image to the outgoing e- mail.

  • Page 53: Problems With The Machine

    Problems with the Machine The Machine Cannot Be Powered On The Machine Turns Off Unintendedly Cannot Connect to Computer Properly FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed...

  • Page 54: The Machine Cannot Be Powered On

    The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Press the ON button. Check1 Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the power cord Check2 connector of the machine, then turn it back on. Unplug the machine from the power supply, then plug the machine back in and Check3 turn the machine back on after leaving it for at least 2 minutes.

  • Page 55: The Machine Turns Off Unintendedly

    The Machine Turns Off Unintendedly Deactivate the setting to turn the unit off automatically. Check The machine turns off automatically according to the elapsed time you specified if you activate the setting to turn the unit off automatically. If you do not want the machine to turn off automatically, open the printer driver setup window and in Auto Power under the Maintenance sheet, select Disable for Auto Power Off.

  • Page 56: Cannot Connect To Computer Properly

    Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Printing or Scanning Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/"This device can perform faster" Message Is Displayed If your system environment is not fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the machine will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1.

  • Page 57: Fine Cartridge Holder Does Not Move To The Position For Replacing

    FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Is the ON lamp off? Check1 Check if the ON lamp is lit. The FINE cartridge holder will not move unless the power is on. If the ON lamp is off, close the cover and turn the machine on.

  • Page 58: Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed

    Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed Is the printer status monitor enabled? Check1 Make sure that Enable Status Monitor is selected on the Option menu of the printer status monitor. 1. Open the printer driver setup window. How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window 2.

  • Page 59: Problems With Installation/Downloading

    Problems with Installation/Downloading Cannot Install the MP Drivers Easy-WebPrint EX Does Not Start Up or Easy-WebPrint EX Menu Does Not Appear...

  • Page 60: Cannot Install The Mp Drivers

    Cannot Install the MP Drivers • If the installation does not start even after the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer's disc drive: Start the installation following the procedure below. 1. Select items as shown below. ◦ In Windows 8, select the Explorer icon in Taskbar on Desktop, then select Computer from the list on the left.
  • Page 61 Note • The printer is not detected. Check the connection. may be displayed depending on the computer you use. Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine and the Check1 computer. Follow the procedure below to connect the machine and the computer Check2 again.

  • Page 62: Easy-Webprint Ex Does Not Start Up Or Easy-Webprint Ex Menu Does Not Appear

    Is Canon Easy-WebPrint EX displayed on the Toolbars menu in the Internet Check1 Explorer's View menu? If Canon Easy-WebPrint EX is not displayed, Easy-WebPrint EX is not installed on your computer. Install the latest Easy-WebPrint EX onto your computer from our website. Note •...

  • Page 63: About Errors/Messages Displayed

    About Errors/Messages Displayed If an Error Occurs A Message Is Displayed...

  • Page 64: If An Error Occurs

    If an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. When an error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes orange and a Support Code (error number) is displayed on the computer screen.
  • Page 65 Support Code Corresponding to the Number of Alternate Flashes of the ON Lamp and the Alarm Lamp Example of 2 times flashing: (A) Flashes (B) Goes off Number of flashes Cause Support Code 2 flashes Printer error has occurred. 5100 7 flashes Printer error has occurred.
  • Page 66 For details on how to resolve errors without Support Codes, see A Message Is Displayed.

  • Page 67: A Message Is Displayed

    Properties. 4. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings. Make sure that a port named "USBnnn" (where "n" is a number) with "Canon XXX Printer" appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s).
  • Page 68 Set the correct printer port on Diagnose and Repair Printer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the correct printer port, then select your machine's name. In Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, click Start and select All programs, Canon Utilities, Canon My Printer, Canon My Printer, then select Diagnose and Repair Printer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the correct printer port, then select your machine's name.

  • Page 69: Other Error Messages

    Other Error Messages If an error message is displayed outside the printer status monitor, check the Check following: • "Could not spool successfully due to insufficient disk space" Delete any unnecessary files to increase the amount of free space on the disk. •...
  • Page 70 This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task. If you are logged on to an administrator account, 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 be displayed at the time of the next survey.

  • Page 71: If You Cannot Resolve The Problem

    If you cannot resolve the problem with any of the workarounds in this chapter, please contact the seller of the machine or the service center. Canon support staff are trained to be able to provide technical support to satisfy customers. Caution •...

  • Page 72: Support Code List

    Support Code List The support code appears on the computer screen when an error occurs. "Support Code" means the error number and appears with an error message. When an error occurs, check the support code displayed on the computer screen and take the appropriate action.

  • Page 73: Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed)

    Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed) If the paper is jammed, remove it following the procedure appropriate for each case. Watch the movie (Windows) Watch the movie (Mac) • If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot or the rear tray: 1300 •...
  • Page 74 1300 Cause Paper is jammed in the paper output slot or in the rear tray. Action Remove the jammed paper following the procedure below. Watch the movie (Windows) Watch the movie (Mac) Note • If you need to turn off the machine to remove jammed paper during printing, press the Stop button to cancel print jobs before turning off the machine.
  • Page 75 If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the machine, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact the service center.

  • Page 76: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Machine

    Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine 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 machine, remove the paper following the procedure below.
  • Page 77 4. Hold the jammed paper with your hands. If the paper is rolled up, pull it out. 5. Pull the paper slowly not to tear it, then pull the paper out. 6. Make sure that all the jammed paper is removed. If the paper is torn, a piece of paper may remain inside the machine.
  • Page 78 7. Close the cover. All print jobs in the queue are canceled. Reprint if necessary. Note • When reloading the paper, confirm that you are using the paper suited for printing and are loading it correctly. If the message about paper jam is displayed on the computer screen when you resume printing after removing all the jammed paper, a piece of paper may remain inside the machine.

  • Page 79: In Other Cases

    In Other Cases Make sure of the following: Are there any foreign objects around the paper output slot? Check1 Are there any foreign objects in the rear tray? Check2 If there are any foreign objects in the rear tray, be sure to turn off the machine, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object.
  • Page 80 1000 Cause There is no paper in the rear tray. Action Reload the paper on the rear tray and press the machine's Black or Color button.
  • Page 81 1200 Cause The cover is open. Action Close the cover and wait for a while. Do not close it while you are replacing a FINE cartridge.
  • Page 82 1203 Cause The cover is opened while printing is in progress. Action If paper is left inside the machine, remove the paper slowly with both hands and close the cover. Press the machine's Black or Color button to dismiss the error. The machine ejects the blank paper and resumes printing from the next paper.
  • Page 83 1401 Cause The FINE cartridge is not installed. Action Install the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact the service center.
  • Page 84 1403 Cause Appropriate FINE cartridge is not installed. Action Install the appropriate FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact the service center.
  • Page 85 1485 Cause Appropriate ink cartridge is not installed. Action Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge is not compatible with this machine. Install the appropriate ink cartridge. If you want to cancel printing, press the machine's Stop button.
  • Page 86 1682 Cause The FINE cartridge cannot be recognized. Action Replace the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact the service center.
  • Page 87 1684 Cause The ink cartridge cannot be recognized. Action Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge may not be installed properly or may not be compatible with this machine. Install the appropriate ink cartridge. If you want to cancel printing, press the machine's Stop button.
  • Page 88 If you want to continue printing without this function, press the machine's Stop 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.
  • Page 89 1687 Cause The FINE cartridge is not installed properly. Action Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges. Then install the FINE cartridges again. Push the FINE cartridge until it clicks into place. After installing, close the cover.
  • Page 90 1688 Cause The ink has run out. Action Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the machine's Stop 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.
  • Page 91 1700 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's Black or Color button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
  • Page 92 1701 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's Black or Color button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
  • Page 93 1890 Cause The protective material for the FINE Cartridge holder or the tape may remain attached to the holder. Action Make sure that the protective material or the tape does not remain attached to the FINE cartridge holder. If you find the protective material or the tape remains attached, retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray to remove the protective material or the tape.
  • Page 94 2900 Cause Scanning the print head alignment sheet has failed. Action Press the machine's Black or Color button to dismiss the error. Check the following points, perform Automatic Print Head Alignment again. • Make sure that the print head alignment sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the platen glass.
  • Page 95 2901 Cause Printing of the print head alignment pattern is complete and the machine is in waiting for scanning the sheet. Action Proceed to scan the printed alignment pattern. 1. Load the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass. Load the print head alignment sheet with the printed side facing down and align the mark on the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark...
  • Page 96 4100 Cause The specified data cannot be printed. Action When you print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, confirm the message on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon FINE cartridges are all installed properly, then start printing again.
  • Page 97 4102 Cause The media type and paper size are not set correctly. Action Press the machine's Stop button, to cancel printing, change the media type or paper size setting, then print again. • When the media type is set to Photo Paper Plus Glossy II: Set the paper size to 4"x6"...
  • Page 98 5011 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 99 5012 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 100 5100 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Cancel printing, turn off the machine. Then clear the jammed paper or protective material that is preventing the FINE cartridge holder from moving, and turn on the machine again. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
  • Page 101 5200 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 102 5400 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 103 5B00 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
  • Page 104 5B01 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
  • Page 105 6000 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 106 6800 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 107 6801 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 108 6930 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 109 6931 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 110 6932 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 111 6933 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 112 6936 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 113 6937 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 114 6938 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 115 6940 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 116 6941 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 117 6942 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 118 6943 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 119 6944 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 120 6945 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
  • Page 121 6946 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.

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    B200 Cause An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Contact the service center.

  • Page 123: B201

    B201 Cause An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Contact the service center.

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