Canon Pixma Ip1900 User Guide

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange
Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange
When a printer error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes orange as shown below. The number of flashes
indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct
the error.
(A) Note the number of flashes
(B) Flashes repeatedly
Number of flashes/CauseAction
Two flashes:
Printer is out of paper. /Paper does not
feed.
Reload paper on the Rear Tray and press the 
RESUME/CANCEL...

disabled since the ink level cannot be correctly detected.
If you want to continue printing without this function, press
the RESUME/CANCEL 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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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately
Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange
Alternately
A printer problem has occurred.
Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from the
power supply.
Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on.
If the problem is not resolved, contact your Canon service representative.
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Cannot Install the Printer Driver
Cannot Install the Printer Driver
If the installation does not start even after the Setup CD-ROM is inserted
into your computers disc drive:
Start the installation following the procedure below.
1.Click Start then Computer.
In Windows XP, click Start then My Computer.
In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
2.Double-click the  CD-ROM icon on the displayed window.
If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed,...

the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver.
note
In Windows Vista, The printer is not detected. Check the connection. may be displayed
depending on the computer you use. In this case, wait for a while. If you still cannot proceed to
the next step, follow the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver.
1.Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen.
2.Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen.
3.Click Back on the screen that appears next.
4.Click Exit on the PIXMA XXX screen, then...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Cannot Connect to Computer Properly
Cannot Connect to Computer Properly
The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly
Check 1: Is a USB hub used?
Connect the printer directly to the computers USB port without using a hub.
Check 2: Is the latest USB driver installed correctly?
Obtain the latest version of the USB driver and install it in your computer.
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > 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.
Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and
type of the loaded paper?
When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.
If you are printing a photograph or an illustration, incorrect paper type settings may...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Cannot Print to End of Job
Cannot Print to End of Job
Check 1: Is the size of the print data extremely large?
Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet. Then, select the Prevent loss of print data check box in
the displayed dialog.
Check 2: Is the space of your computers hard disk sufficient?
Delete unnecessary files to free disk space.
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are
Wrong/White Streaks
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White
Streaks
Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Check 2: Is the FINE Cartridge installed properly?
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Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it. The print result may be improved by reinstalling the
FINE Cartridge.
Also, check that the protective tape (A) is removed.
Check 3: Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary
maintenance 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 Routine Maintenance for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print
Head Deep...