Canon Pixma Mp140 Quick Start Guide
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QT5-0974-V02 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2007 PRINTED IN VIETNAM The following FINE Cartridges are compatible with this product. For information on product specifications, please visit our website at www.usa.canon.com QT50974V02 Photo All-in-OneQuick Start Guide
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Table of Contents 1 Before Using the Machine ............................. 2Operation Panel .............................................. 2 Turning the Machine On and Off .................... 4 Handling Original Documents ......................... 5 Loading Printing Paper ................................... 7 Copying ......................................................... 13Making Copies .............................................. 13 Using Other Copy Functions......................... 13 Changing the Copy Settings ......................... 13 Printing from Your Computer ...................... 14Printing with Windows................................... 14 Printing with Macintosh ................................. 15 Scanning Images .......................................... 16Scanning Methods ........................................ 16 Routine Maintenance ................................... 17List of Maintenance Codes ........................... 17 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect ................................................. 18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ................ 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ........... 20 Print Head Cleaning...................................... 21 Print Head Deep Cleaning ............................ 21 Aligning the Print Head ................................. 22 Replacing a FINE Cartridge .......................... 24 Keeping the Best Printing Results ................ 31 Cleaning Your Machine ................................ 32 Troubleshooting ........................................... 36An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED ....... 37 The LEDs Cannot Be Seen At All ................. 39 Cannot Install the MP Drivers ....................... 39 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly......... 41 Print Results Not Satisfactory ....................... 42 Printing Does Not Start ................................. 47 Paper Does Not Feed Properly..................... 48 Paper Jams................................................... 49 Error Message Appears on the Screen ........ 51 Appendix ....................................................... 53How to Use the Documentation Provided ..... 53 Reading the On-screen Manuals .................. 54 Specifications................................................ 55 Safety Precautions ....................................... 57Legal Limitations ........................................... 61 Users in the U.S.A. ....................................... 62 Index .............................................................. 66
2Before Using the Machine Before Using the Machine Operation Panel (1) (Maintenance) button Accesses the Maintenance menu. (2) Fit to Page button Enables/disables t he Fit-to-Page copying. (3) Fit-to-Page Lamp Lights when Fit-to-Page copying is enabled. (4) SCAN button Opens the MP Navigator to scan a document to your computer according to the settings selected. To use this button, the machine must be connected to a computer. (5) Alarm Lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs. (6) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Displays the number of copies, Maintenance menu selections or the operational status. (7) Black button* Starts black & white copying. Also, press th is button to confirm settings or operations. (8) Color button* Starts color copying. Also, press this button to confirm settings or operations. (9) Stop/Reset button Cancels the current operation and returns the machine to standby mode. (10) ON/OFF button / POWER Lamp Turns the machine on and off. Before turning on the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (11) Black/Color Ink Lamp Lights or flashes to show the ink status. (12) Paper Lamp Displays the selected paper size and type for copying. (13) Paper button Switches the paper size and type for copying. For information on how to switch between A4 and LTR paper sizes, see “Changing the Copy Settings” on page 13. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (10)(7) (8) (9) (11) (12) (13) (14)
3 Before Using the Machine (14) + button Increases the number of copies. * In the software applications or manuals, the Black and Color buttons are collectively called the Start or OK button. Note POWER Lamp and Alarm Lamp You can check the status of the machine by the POWER and Alarm lamps. z POWER lamp off: The machine is off. z POWER lamp lit green: The machine is ready to print. z POWER lamp flashing green: The machine is getting ready to print, or printing is in progress. z Alarm lamp lit orange: An error has occurred and the machine is not ready to print. For details, see “An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 37. z POWER lamp flashes green and Alarm lamp flashes orange alternately: An error that requires contacting your Canon Service representative may have occurred. For details, see “An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 37.
4Before Using the Machine Turning the Machine On and Off Turn on the machine before printing. „Turning On the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm the following. zThe FINE Cartridges are installed properly. z The machine is connected to your computer (or a compatible device). z The MP Drivers are installed. 1Press the ON/OFF button. The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit green. 2If you are using the machine connected to a computer, turn on your computer. „ Turning Off the Machine 1To turn off the machine, press the ON/OFF button. When the POWER lamp stops flashing, the machine is turned off. z To Save Energy The LED goes out if the machine is not operated for about five minutes*. Perform a print operation to restore the display. *You cannot change the wait time before the LED goes out. Note If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to flash orange, see “An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 37. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the machine, be sure to confirm that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp still lit or flashing green, the machine may become unable to print. See “Keeping the Best Printing Results” on page 31. Note When you want to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except ON/ OFF button. When you press the ON/OFF button while the machine is in Screen-saver mode, the machine turns off.
5 Before Using the Machine Handling Original Documents This section describes how to load t he original document on the Platen Glass. „Original Document Requirements The original documents you load on the Platen Gl ass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements: „ Loading Original Documents Load originals to copy or scan on the Platen Glass. 1Load the original document on the Platen Glass. (1)Lift the Document Cover. (2) Load the original on the Platen Glass. Place the original face down on the Platen Glass. Align the upper left corner of your original with the alignment mark as shown in the figure on the right. Document type z Paper documents z Photographs z Books, catalogs, or magazines Size (W x L)Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches / 216 x 297 mm ThicknessMax. 0.79 inches / 20 mm Note Make sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry before loading it on the Platen Glass.
6Before Using the Machine 2Gently close the Document Cover. Important zDo not place any objects weighing more than 4.4 lb / 2 kg on the Platen Glass. z Do not press or put weight on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2 kg. Doing so may cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to break. NotezThe machine cannot scan the area within approximately 0.04 inches / 1 mm of the front and right edges of the Platen Glass. z You can also scan originals that are up to 0.79 inches / 20 mm thick, such as books. Set them on the Platen Glass in the same way as paper documents.