Canon Pixma Ip4700 User Guide

Advanced GuideTroubleshooting
Contents > Loading Paper > Loading Paper >  Media Types You Cannot Use
 Media Types You Cannot Use 
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such  paper will cause not only unsatisfactory results, but
also the printer to jam or malfunction.
 Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper
 Damp paper
 Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 g/m2)
 Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb  / 105 g/m2
, except for Canon genuine paper)
 Paper thinner than a...

Advanced GuideTroubleshooting
Contents > Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance 
This section describes the procedure to replace ink tanks when they run out of ink, to clean the printer
when the print result is faint, or to take an action when paper does not feed properly.
Replacing an Ink Tank
Replacing Procedure 
Checking the Ink Status
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head 
Cleaning the Print...

Advanced GuideTroubleshooting
Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank
Replacing an Ink Tank 
When ink runs out while printing is in progress, the Alarm lamp will flash orange four times and the error
message will appear on your computer screen. Make s ure which ink tank has run out of ink and replace
it with a new one.
 Note
 When ink runs out or other errors occur, the Alarm  lamp will flash orange to inform you of the
error. 
Refer to Four flashes: of Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange
 in...

 Caution
 Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder
until it stops completely.
 Important
 Do not place any object on the Top Cover. It will fal l into the Rear Tray when the Top Cover is
opened and cause the printer to malfunction.
 Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside t he printer.
 If the Top Cover is left open, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. In this case, close and
reopen the Top Cover.
 Do not open the Inner Cover...

when replacing two or more ink tanks.
 For details on ink lamp flashing speed, see Checking the Ink Status.
4.Prepare the new ink tank.
(1) Take a new ink tank out of its package, pull the orange tape () in the direction
of the arrow to peel it off, then remove the film (
).
 Important
 Make sure that the film is completely removed from the  air hole (D).
If the air hole is blocked with the remaining film, in k may leak out or may not eject properly.
(2) Hold the orange protective cap (E) as indicated in...

from being ejected properly.
5.Install the new ink tank.
(1) Insert the front end of ink tank into the Print Head at a slant.
Make sure that the position of the ink tank matches the la bel.
(2) Press the mark  (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firml y into
place. 
Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red.
 Important
 You cannot print if the ink tank is installed in the wr ong position. Be sure to install the ink tank in
the correct position according to the label on the Print  Head...

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Advanced GuideTroubleshooting
Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank >  Checking the Ink Status
 Checking the Ink Status 
You can check the ink status on the ink lamps or yo ur computer screen.
 With the Ink Lamps
1.Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the P aper Output Tray gently.
2.Open the Top Cover.
 Note
 The printer may make operating noise when the Print Head moves to the replacement position.
3.Check the ink lamps.
Close the Top Cover after checking the ink lamp...

one. 
See Replacing Procedure.
If the ink lamp is still off after reinstalling the ink  tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot p rint.
Check the  Alarm lamp on the printer.
Refer to Troubleshooting in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 With the Computer Screen
You can confirm the status of each ink tank with th e printer status monitor (W indows) or the Canon
IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
      
  
Check if any symbol (A) appears on the screen. 
The ink with 
 (Ink low) is running...

      
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