Canon Pixma Ip1900 User Guide

							Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
If the Paper Feed Roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this
case, clean the Paper Feed Roller. Cleaning will wear out the Paper Feed Roller, so perform this only
when necessary.
You need to prepare: three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper
1.Make sure that the power is turned on, and remove any paper from the Rear Tray.
2.Open the printer properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows).
3.Clean the Paper Feed Roller.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Roller Cleaning.
(3) Confirm the displayed message, and click OK.
The Paper Feed Roller will rotate as they clean.
4.Make sure that the Paper Feed Roller stops rotating. When the message appears,
load paper.
Load three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. See Front View.
5.Confirm the displayed message, and click OK.
The paper that is loaded in the printer will feed through the printer and be ejected.
Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the cleaning of the Paper Feed Roller.
6.When the completion message appears, click OK.
If the problem is not resolved, turn off the printer, disconnect the power plug, and then wipe the
Paper Feed Roller (A) located on the right side inside the Rear Tray with a moistened cotton swab
or the like. Rotate the roller manually in the direction of the arrow (B) as you clean it. Do not touch
the roller with your fingers; rotate it with the cotton swab. If this does not solve the problem, contact
your Canon service representative.
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							1.Make sure that the power is turned on, and remove any paper from the Rear Tray.
2.Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
See Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
3.Clean the Paper Feed Roller.
(1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu.
(2) Click Roller Cleaning.
(3) Confirm the displayed message, and click OK.
The Paper Feed Roller will rotate as they clean.
4.Make sure that the Paper Feed Roller stops rotating. When the message appears,
load paper.
Load three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. See Front View.
5.Confirm the displayed message, and click OK.
The paper that is loaded in the printer will feed through the printer and be ejected.
Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the cleaning.
If the problem is not resolved, turn off the printer, disconnect the power plug, and then wipe the
Paper Feed Roller (A) located on the right side inside the Rear Tray with a moistened cotton swab
or the like. Rotate the roller manually in the direction of the arrow (B) as you clean it. Do not touch
the roller with your fingers; rotate it with the cotton swab. If this does not solve the problem, contact
your Canon service representative.
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							Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Routine Maintenance > Opening the Maintenance Screens
Opening the Maintenance Screens
You can maintain the printer from the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or Canon IJ Printer Utility
(Macintosh).
 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)
1.Click Control Panel, and Printer under Hardware and Sound.
In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes.
In Windows 2000, click Control Panel, and Printers.
2.Right-click the Canon XXX icon (where XXX is your printers name), and select
Printing Preferences.
The printer properties dialog box opens.
  Note 
 You can also open the printer properties dialog box from your software application or My
Printer on a desktop.
Refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)
1.Open System Preferences, and click Print & Fax.
2.Select your printers name in Printers, and click Open Print Queue.
The list of printer jobs appears.
3.Click Utility.
The print list dialog box appears.
4.Select your printers name in the Product list, and click Maintenance.
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							The Canon IJ Printer Utility starts up.
  Note 
 You can also open Canon IJ Printer Utility by the procedure below.
Select Applications from the Go menu, double-click the Utilities folder, then double-click Printer
Setup Utility.
Refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
     
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							Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Appendix
Appendix
Safety Precautions
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
Tips on How to Use Your Printer
     
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							Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Appendix > Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer
safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. It causes unexpected
accident, fire, or electrical shock.
 Warning
 You may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety
precautions.
Choosing a
location
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.
Never damage, modify, stretch or
excessively bend or twist the power
cord. Do not place heavy objects on
the power cord.
Never plug the printer into a power
socket that is shared with other
equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or
3-way adapter, etc.).
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around
the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply
and call for service.
Periodically, unplug the printer and
use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or
dirt collected on the plug and the
power outlet. If the printer is placed at
a location exposed to a lot of dust,
smoke, or high humidity, the dust
collected on the plug absorbs
moisture and may cause insulation
failure and fire.
If you hear thunder, disconnect the power supply of the printer
and refrain from using it. Leaving the printer plugged in may
cause fire, electric shock, or damage to the printer, depending
on the thunder storm.
Use the power cable included with the printer.
Cleaning the
printer
Use a damp cloth to clean the printer.
Never use flammable solvents such
as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
If flammable solvents come in contact with
electrical components inside the printer, it
could cause a fire or electric shock.
Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before
cleaning the printer.
If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it, you could
injure yourself or damage the printer.
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							Maintaining
the printer
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are
no user serviceable parts inside the printer.
The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any
maintenance procedure not described in this guide.
Working
around the
printer
Do not use highly flammable sprays near the printer.
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact
with electrical components inside the printer.
 Caution
 You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
Choosing a
location
Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or
subject to excessive vibration.
Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or
dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating
source.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer
in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to
35°C (41°F to 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation
free).
Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.
Do not place the printer with its back attached to the wall.
Power supplyNever remove the plug by pulling
on the cord.
Do not use an extension lead/cord.
Ensure that the area around the
power outlet is kept clear at all
times so you can easily unplug the
power cord if necessary.
Working around
the printer
Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is
printing.
When moving the printer, carry the printer at both ends.
Do not place any object on the printer.
Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or
containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on
top of the printer.
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into the printer,
unplug the power cord and call for service.
Do not transport or store the printer on a slant, vertically or
upside-down, as the ink may leak and damage the printer.
FINE Cartridges
(Ink Cartridges)
Keep FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of
children.
In case ink is accidentally licked or swallowed, rinse out mouth or
give one or two glasses of water to drink.
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							If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice immediately.
In case ink gets in contact with eyes, rinse with water
immediately.
In case ink gets in contact with skin, wash with soap and
water immediately.
If irritation to eyes or skin persists, obtain medical advice immediately.
Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges).
Ink may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Never touch the electrical contacts
or print head nozzles on a FINE
Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after
printing.
The metal parts may be very hot and
could cause burns.
Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into fire.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the FINE
Cartridges.
Do not handle the FINE Cartridges roughly such as applying
them excessive pressure or dropping them.
Do not rinse or wipe the FINE
Cartridges.
Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, do not remove
them unnecessarily.
 Note when you place the printer near other electrical appliances such as fluorescent lamps 
Place the printer at least 5.91 inches / 15 cm away from other electrical appliances such as
fluorescent lamps. If the printer is placed closer to those, it may not be able to work properly due to
fluorescent noises. When you turn off the power
When you turn off the power, always press the Power button and be sure that the Power lamp (in
green) has gone out. If you disconnect the power plug from the power outlet when the Power lamp
flashes or is lit, the Print Head cannot be protected and you may not be able to print later.
     
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							Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Appendix > Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
It may be unlawful to print the following documents.
The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction.
 Paper money
 Money orders
 Certificates of deposit
 Postage stamps (canceled or
uncanceled)
 Identifying badges or insignias
 Selective service or draft papers
 Checks or drafts issued by
governmental agencies
 Motor vehicle licenses and
certificates of title
 Travelers checks
 Food stamps
 Passports Immigration papers
 Internal revenue stamps (canceled or
uncanceled)
 Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
 Stock certificates
 Copyrighted works/works of art without
permission of copyright owner
     
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