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When the Help window appears, select your desired topic. Turning on the Printer Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp flashes green while the printer warms up and changes to steady (non-flashing) when the printer is ready. If the ALARM lamp begins flashing orange, refer to Messages”...
When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off. About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, be sure to check that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking green, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be unable to print.
Auto Sheet Feeder: More than 105 gsm / 28 lb (plain paper except for supported Canon genuine media) * However, you can use art paper that is not produced by Canon that is up to 200 gsm / 53 lb. See “Non-Canon Genuine Specialty Paper” in the Front Tray: More than 1.2 mm / 47 mil...
Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder For detailed information on the Canon genuine media for use with its various printers, refer to “Printing Media” in the Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. When paper is curled, gently bend it in the opposite direction of the curl (without curling the reverse side) and then load the paper.
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From 64 gsm / 17 lb to 105 gsm / 28 lb (plain paper except for supported Canon genuine media) *You can use art paper that is not produced by Canon that is up to 200 gsm / 53 lb.
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/ low humidity). If this happens, reduce the number of sheets of paper by about half (approximately 5 mm / 0.2 inches). When printing on art paper that is not produced by Canon that is up to 200 gsm / 53 lb, load one sheet at a time.
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Front Tray to its normal printing position. “Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal Printing Position” “Printing with Macintosh” on page 78 to set the printer driver not to detect the width Fold the envelope flap shut. (1) Load the envelope and align it with the...
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18, or Always load paper in portrait orientation. Loading paper in landscape orientation can cause the paper to be jammed. We recommend using Canon genuine photo media when printing photographs. (3) Ensure that the FRONT FEED button is not lit.
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There are wheels on the back corners of the printer. Lift up the front of the printer to move it back and forth. For detailed information on the Canon genuine media for use with its various printers, refer to “Printing Media” in the Open the Front Tray.
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Set the Front Tray. To set the Front Tray in the Front Paper Feeding Position, follow the procedure below. Side view of the printer (1) Tilt the Front Tray upward. Basic Printing (2) Lift the Front Tray. (3) Tilt the Front Tray forward to set it in the Front Paper Feeding Position.
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Load the paper. If the printer is not used for 5 minutes or more while it is as described in (1) above, then the FRONT FEED button stops flashing and stays lit and you cannot set the paper.
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Thickness From 0.1 mm / 4 mil to 1.2 mm / 47 mil Do not use paper thicker than this, as it could jam in the printer. To Print Continuously To print from the Front Tray again, return to (3) in step 3 and load paper in the Front Tray.
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When using the Auto Sheet Feeder, set the Front Tray to its normal printing position. Be sure to follow the procedure below when returning the Front Tray to its normal printing position. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged. When the Front Tray is set to the Front Paper Feeding Position, printing by using the Auto Sheet Feeder is not possible.
Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media • High Resolution Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • Matte Photo Paper • Photo Paper Plus Glossy • Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss •...
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Basic Printing Canon Genuine Media Media Type High Resolution Paper Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or Glossy Photo Paper 13" x 19": 1 sheet Matte Photo Paper 13" x 19": 1 sheet Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus...
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*5 If you are using this paper, you cannnot print in a 35 mm / 1.38 inches margin on the top and bottom edges. If you choose a paper size which says “Art XX [Margin 35 mm]” in the printer driver, a limit is set to prevent printing in a 35 mm / 1.38 inches margin on the top and bottom edges of the paper.
Pro are provided on the PhotoPrint and Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, refer to the Turn on the printer. “Turning on the Printer” Load the paper in the printer. “Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder” Front Tray” on page 10. Create a document or open a file to print.
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Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application software’s File menu. The Print dialog box opens. Specify the required settings. (2) Ensure that your printer is selected. (3) Click Preferences or Properties. (1) Click Media Type to select the type of media loaded in the printer.
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To adjust the Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on the Main tab. You can control the print quality in the Custom dialog box. For details about other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the Help or displayed on the Main and Maintenance tabs only.
Pro are provided on the PhotoPrint and Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, refer to the Turn on the printer. “Turning on the Printer” Load the paper on the printer. “Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder” Front Tray” on page 10. Create a document or open a file to print.
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Basic Printing Select Paper Size. (1) Select Page Setup from the application software’s File menu. The Page Setup dialog box opens. Specify the required settings. (1) Select Print from the application software’s File menu. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Confirm that Pro9000 is selected in Format for.
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- Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of text. - Detailed Setting: Select to fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. For details about the printer driver, refer to the Guide To view the Printer Driver Guide that has a Quality &...
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Basic Printing Print the document. (1) Click Print. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. You can cancel a print job while printing. “Canceling Printing” on page 25.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing. Printing is canceled and paper is fed out. You can also cancel a print job by clicking Cancel Printing on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon Pro9000 on the taskbar.
Compliant Device Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone to the printer allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer. PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the Direct Printing of photos from a digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer.
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device could result. When printing photos with the digital device connected to the printer, it is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the device.
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(1) Make sure the device is turned off. (2) Connect the device to the printer using the USB cable. The PictBridge compliant devices turn on automatically, when connected to the printer. For a device not turns on automatically,...
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If any setting cannot be made, the default setting explained below is used. Names of settings that are displayed on Canon PictBridge compliant device are used in the description given below. Different names may be displayed on your device depending on the brand or model.
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*1 This paper is exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 4" x 6" in Paper size. *2 This setting can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compliant devices (note that it cannot be selected for some models).
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About “Image optimize” By default, ExifPrint is selected for this printer. If you use a Canon PictBridge-compatible device, you can select VIVID, NR, VIVID+NR, or Face. (Note that these options cannot be selected for some models.) When VIVID is selected, green and blue portions of photos are printed vividly.
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Other Settings If you use a Canon PictBridge-compliant device, you can use the following print settings. (Note that these print settings cannot be used for some models.) For details, refer to your device’s instruction manual.
You can change the printer’s default PictBridge print settings, such as paper size and type. To do this, install the Canon Setup Utility from the included CD-ROM and connect the printer to a computer. For details, refer to “Canon Setup Utility Menu (Windows)” or “Canon Setup Utility Menu (Macintosh)”...
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Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). The printer properties dialog box opens. When opening the printer properties dialog box from Properties, the tabs related to the Windows function (e.g., the Ports tab, or the Details tab) are displayed. These tabs are not displayed, when the printer properties dialog box is opened from Printing Preferences or application programs.
Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Replace ink tank(s) if they are out of ink. When replacing them, check the model numbers and their installation positions. With this printer, the following ink tanks are used. Green: CLI-8G Red: CLI-8R Photo Magenta: CLI-8PM...
2. Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance tab. The following message will be displayed. * You can also display the Canon IJ Status Monitor by clicking the Canon IJ Status Monitor button which appears on the taskbar during printing.
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Printing Maintenance Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to check the ink level information. 1. Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. 2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon.
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* Printing does not resume if any of the ink tanks are removed. Be sure to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to print in the out of ink state will cause the remaining ink level to be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Status Monitor.
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* Printing does not resume if any of the ink tanks are removed. Be sure to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to print in the out of ink state will cause the remaining ink level to be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Top Cover to return the Print Head Holder to the center. If you open the Top Cover while the printer is preparing to feed paper from the Front Tray (when the FRONT FEED button is flashing quickly), the Print Head Holder may not move to the center.
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Do not touch the electrical contacts on the ink tank. Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction or become unable to print. Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
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Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
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To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not operate properly if it is reinstalled.
If any one of the ink lamps is unlit, press the insert it. Make sure that all packaging material is peeled off the ink tank. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. “Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors” Step 1 “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern”...
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the printer itself. 1. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green twice, and then release it immediately.
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Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print the nozzle check pattern.
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When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink.
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Printing Maintenance When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to (3) in step 3 of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. “Print Head Cleaning”...
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer The Print Head can also be cleaned from the printer itself. With the printer on, hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green once, and then release it immediately.
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Printing Maintenance Start Print Head Cleaning. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 90 seconds. (5) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. The nozzle check pattern is printed.
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When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure.
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Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 90 seconds. (5) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. The nozzle check pattern is printed.
Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Ensure that the printer is on. Open the printer properties dialog box. “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” page 33. Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. Printing Maintenance (1) Click the Maintenance tab.
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If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer. Be sure to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer.
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If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer. Be sure to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer.
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Aligning the Print Head Without a Computer The Print Head can also be aligned from the printer itself. If the printer driver is not installed in the computer, align the print head in this way.
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Two pattern sheets are printed. It takes about four minutes to complete printing. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Print head alignment is automatically adjusted by printing the patterns. The printer is now ready to use. Printing Maintenance (1) Click the Maintenance tab.
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When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure.
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Two pattern sheets are printed. It takes about four minutes to complete printing. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Print head alignment is automatically adjusted by printing the patterns. The printer is now ready to use. If the patterns are not printed successfully, refer to “Eleven flashes” in “Handling Error Messages”...
When an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message.
Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, make sure that Adobe Photoshop is not running and install Adobe Photoshop Plug-In as described below. 1. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Easy- PhotoPrint Pro and then Photoshop Plug-In Installer.
“This device can perform faster” If your environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. Check the following to ensure that your PC environment supports USB 2.0 Hi- Speed connection.
On the Main tab of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. In the Print dialog box of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded.
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Setting. 3. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to Fine end. Use photo paper such as Canon's Photo Paper Pro to print photos or pictures in deep color that have high color saturation. On the Main tab of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded.
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If you are printing on board paper or especially thick paper (from 0.6 mm / 23 mil to 1.2 mm / 47 mil), select Board Paper from Media Type in the printer driver. The printed surface may be scratched or a malfunction may occur if Media Type is set to anything other than Board Paper.
If the ink lamp is flashing fast, ink is empty. Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover. If printing is not finished yet, just press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to continue printing in the “no ink” state. Replace the ink tank as soon as possible after printing finishes.
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When using Fine Art Paper “Museum Etching”, Fine Art Paper Premium Matte, or non-Canon genuine specialty paper, be sure to select the type of each media from Media Type and a paper size which says “Art XX [Margin 35 mm]” from Page Size.
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Restart your computer. It may solve the problem. Delete an undesired print job, if there is any. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or click the printer’s icon in the Dock in Macintosh for the deletion.
If this happens, reduce the number of pages loaded to about the half the recommended maximum (stack approx. 5 mm or 0.2 inches high). If you are using art paper that is not produced by Canon, ensure that the paper is 200 gsm (53 lb) or less.
See step (3) in “Load the paper.” • If you have turned off the printer in step 1, you will need to try printing again, because this operation cancels any print jobs in progress. When reloading the paper into the printer, refer to Feed Properly”...
Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in the way as shown below. The number of flashes (orange) indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error.
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Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care Center. (You will need to replace a particular part of the printer.) Canon recommends that you call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once the ink absorber becomes completely full, printing cannot be performed until the ink absorber is replaced.
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5 seconds, and then release it. * With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any printer malfunction or damage caused by refilled ink tanks.
3. Open the File menu and select Properties. 4. Click the Ports tab (or the Details tab) to confirm the port settings. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon Pro9000) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon Pro9000) (where n is a number) is indicated.
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Click Cancel Printing, in the dialog box that is displayed. Then select Front Tray from Paper Source on the Main tab in the printer driver. Load the paper in the Front Tray and try printing again.
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Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error. Then check the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab (Windows) or the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh) in the printer driver and load paper that is the same size as the setting and try printing again.
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1. Select Print and Fax Preferences from the Printer pop-up menu. When using Mac OS X v.10.3.x or Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select Edit Printer List from the Printer pop-up menu. 2. Ensure that Pro9000 is displayed and the check box is selected in the screen that is displayed.
If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is not supported by this printer. PictBridge-compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder can be connected to your printer for Direct Printing.
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Waste tank full / The ink absorber is nearly full The printer has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used Ink absorber full Low ink level It is about time to replace the...
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*1 To resume printing, you can press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer instead of selecting Continue. *2 The ink absorber absorbs ink used during cleaning, for example. If this message appears, you will need to call for servicing to replace the absorber and to check the printer for proper operation.
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Troubleshooting PictBridge-compatible digital cameras can be connected to your printer for Direct Printing. This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible cameras. The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are using. For errors on non-Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras, check the status of ALARM lamp and take the appropriate action to clear the error.
Front Tray: 348.8 mm max. (13.7 inches) (for Borderless Printing: 355.6 mm / 14 inches) Canon extended mode 42 KB USB 2.0 Hi-Speed / Direct Print Port * All operations are not guaranteed for computers standard- equipped with a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface.
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Glossy, Glossy Photo Paper), Semi-gloss Semi-gloss), Fast Photo (Photo Paper Pro), Fine Art Art Paper “Photo Rag”), Plain Paper (Letter) * If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it. Default (Borderless), Borderless, Bordered, N-up (2, 4, 9, , 35-up Layout compatible with Canon-brand sticker above.
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Appendix Minimum System Requirements Interface Operating System USB 2.0 Windows XP SP1, SP2 Hi-Speed Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP1, SP2 Windows 2000 Professional SP2, SP3, SP4 Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 , 98 Second Edition Interface Operating System USB 2.0 Mac OS X v.10.4 Hi-Speed...
Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. Power supply Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet. Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
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Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Do not use an extension lead/ cord. Never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the printer in the country where you purchased the printer. AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz Working around the Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza...
Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("Canon USA") with respect to the new or refurbished Canon- brand product ("Product") packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
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InstantExchange Service ** A Canon Customer Care Center or ASF technician will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem and, if possible, correct it over the telephone. If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone, and you elect the InstantExchange option, a reference number will be issued to you.