Canon Pixma Mg2924 User Guide

Scale images using nearest-neighbor interpolationWhen an image is to be enlarged or reduced when printed, the printer uses a simple interpolationprocess to enlarge or reduce the image.
If the image data in a printed document is not printed clearly, selecting this check box may improve
the results.
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Uncheck this check box under normal circumstances.
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Scale images using nearest-neighbor interpolation  can be used only with the XPS printer
driver.
Prevention of Print Data Loss You can...

Place stamp over textSets how the stamp is to be printed over the document.
Check the  Stamp check box to enable this.
Check this check box to print a stamp over the printed document page. The printed data may be
hidden behind the stamp.
Uncheck this check box to print the document data over the stamp. The printed data will not be
hidden behind the stamp. However, the sections of the stamp that are overlapped by the document
may be hidden.
Print semitransparent stamp Sets how the stamp is to be printed...

Stamp TextSpecifies the stamp text string.
Up to 64 characters can be entered.
For  Date/Time/User Name , the creation date/time and user name of the printed object are
displayed in  Stamp Text.
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Stamp Text appears grayed out and is unavailable if  Date/Time/User Name is selected.
TrueType Font Selects the font for the stamp text string.
Style Selects the font style for the stamp text string.
Size Selects the font size for the stamp text string.
Outline Selects a frame that encloses the stamp...

PositionSpecifies the stamp position on the page.
Selecting  Custom from the list allows you to enter values for the  X-Position and Y-Position
coordinates directly.
Orientation Specifies the angle of rotation for the stamp. The angle can be set by entering the number of
degrees.
Negative values rotate the stamp clockwise.
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Orientation  is enabled only when  Text or Date/Time/User Name  is selected for Stamp Type
on the  Stamp tab.
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Click Defaults  to set the stamp position to  Center and the...

Layout MethodSpecifies how the background image is to be placed on the paper.
When  Custom  is selected, you can set coordinates for  X-Position and Y-Position .
Intensity Adjusts the intensity of the bitmap to be used as a background.
Moving the slider to the right increases the intensity, and moving the slider to the left decreases the
intensity. To print the background at the original bitmap intensity, move the slider to the rightmost
position.
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Depending on the type of printer driver you are...

Maintenance tab DescriptionThe  Maintenance  tab allows you to perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer.
 Cleaning
Performs print head cleaning.
Print head cleaning removes any blockage in the print head nozzles.
Perform cleaning when printing becomes faint, or a specific color fails to print, even though all ink levels are sufficiently high.
 Deep Cleaning
Performs deep cleaning.
Perform deep cleaning when two cleaning attempts do not resolve the print head problem.
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Deep...

Align the print head immediately after installing the print head.When you click  Print Head Alignment , the 
Start Print Head Alignment dialog box is displayed.
 Nozzle Check
Prints a nozzle check pattern.
Perform this function if printing becomes faint or a specific color fails to print. Print a nozzle check
pattern, and check whether the print head is working properly.
If the print result for a specific color is fainted, or if there are any unprinted sections, click  Cleaning to
clean the print head....

 Power Off
Turns off the printer from the printer driver.
Perform this function to turn off the printer when you cannot press the ON button (POWER button) on the printer because the printer is out of your reach.
You must press the ON button (POWER button) on the printer to turn the printer on again after clicking
this button. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the printer on from the printer driver.
 Auto Power
Opens the 
Auto Power Settings dialog box .
Specify settings for...

Note•
If you are using the XPS printer driver, the "Canon IJ Status Monitor" becomes the "Canon IJ XPSStatus Monitor".
About Opens the 
About dialog box .
The version of the printer driver, plus a copyright notice, can be checked.
In addition, the language to be used can be switched.
Initial Check Items
Before running  Cleaning or Deep Cleaning , check that the printer power is on, and open the cover of the
printer.
Check the following items for each ink.
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Check the amount of ink...

Note•
If you do not know how to analyze the printed pattern, see Aligning the Print Head Position from
Your Computer.
Initial Check Items
Before running  Nozzle Check, check that the printer power is on, and open the cover of the printer.
Check the following items for each ink.
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Check the amount of ink  remaining in the cartridge.
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Make sure that you push in the ink cartridge completely until you hear a clicking sound.
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If an orange tape is adhered to the ink cartridge, peel it off completely.
Any...