Canon Pixma Mp140 Quick Start Guide

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Routine Maintenance
„ Replacing FINE Cartridges
When FINE Cartridges run out of ink, re place them using the following steps.
Note
Setting of FINE Cartridges
If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can set the machine to print with either Color or Black FINE 
Cartridge only for a while. However the same printing quality cannot be expected compared to 
when printing with both cartridges. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in 
order to obtain optimum qualities.
You should perform this...

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1Make sure that the machine is on, and then 
open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left.
Pull the Scanning Unit Support down into place.
Caution
zDo not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or 
move it.
z Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), 
ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal parts.
Important
If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge 
Holder moves to the...

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Routine Maintenance
2Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.
(1) Push down the FINE Cartridge.
(2) Remove the FINE Cartridge.
3Prepare the replacement cartridge.
(1)Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the 
protective tape (A) gently.
Important
zHandle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining 
your clothes or surrounding work area.
z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to the 
local laws and regulations regarding disposal of 
consumables.
ImportantzHandle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining...

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4Install the FINE Cartridge.
(1)Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into 
the appropriate slot.
The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed 
into the left slot ( ) and the Color FINE 
Cartridge should be into the right slot ( ).
(2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into 
place.
5Close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slight ly and put the Scanning Unit Support back to its 
original position.
Then close the Scanning Unit...

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Routine Maintenance
Keeping the Best Printing Results
To avoid drying of the Print Head and cl ogging of the nozzles, note the following.
„When You Turn Off the Machine
Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine.
(1) Press the  ON/OFF button to turn off the machine.
(2) Confirm that the  POWER lamp has gone out.
This takes a few seconds or  as long as around 20 seconds. 
(3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
If you are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off instead.
When...

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Cleaning Your Machine
This section describes the cleaning proc edures needed to maintain your machine.
„Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover
Moisten a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and wring out  excess water. Wipe the Platen Glass (A), and 
the inner side of the Document Cover (white s heet) (B). Then wipe with another clean, soft, dry, 
lint-free cloth, making sure not to leav e any residue, especially on the Platen Glass.
„Cleaning The Exterior
Wipe the machine’s exterior...

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Routine Maintenance
„ Cleaning the Paper Feed  Rollers (Roller Cleaning)
Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller of the 
Auto Sheet Feeder consumes it, so  perform this only when necessary.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto 
Sheet Feeder.
2Press the Maintenance  button repeatedly until  b appears.
3Press the  Black or Color  button.
4Repeat steps 2 to 3 twice.
5Open the Paper Output Tray.
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3Load this and only this sheet of paper in the 
Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the 
front.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.
4Press the Maintenance  button repeatedly 
until  J appears.
5Press the  Black or Color  button.
The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine.
If the ejected paper is smudged, cl ean the inside of the machine again.
If the problem is not resolved after perfor ming cleaning again, the protrusions inside the...

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Routine Maintenance
z Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine
If protrusions inside the machine are stained with  ink, clean the protrusions using a cotton swab 
or the like.
Important
Before cleaning the inner parts, be sure to turn the machine off.
Caution
Do not touch the transparent film (A), film cable (B), ink absorber (sponge part) (C), or any metal 
parts.
(A) (B) (C)
 

36Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This section describes troubleshooting tips  for problems you may encounter when using the 
machine.
z “An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 37
z “The LEDs Cannot Be Seen At All” on page 39
z “Cannot Install the MP Drivers” on page 39
z “Cannot Connect to Computer Properly” on page 41
z “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 42
z “Printing Does Not Start” on page 47
z “Paper Does Not Feed Properly” on page 48
z “Paper Jams” on page 49
z “Error Message Appears...