Canon Pixma Mp160 User Guide

Chapter 9 79Routine Maintenance
Aligning The FINE Cartridge
If ruled lines are misaligned or a printout is unsatisfactory, FINE Cartridge Alignment is required.
„Aligning The FINE Cartridge
1Press [Menu] repeatedly until  appears.
2Use [ ] or [ ] to select .
3Press [OK].
The machine prints the head alignment sheet.
4Beginning from column A on the printout, fill in the appropriate circles ( ) with 
a dark pencil to select the most solid image.
(1)Column A
(2)Good example (Most solid box)
(3)Bad example...

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5Load the checked sheet on the Platen Glass.
When loading the checked sheet, place the front side down, and align the upper left corner of 
the sheet with the alignment mark on the lower right corner of the Platen Glass.
6Press [OK].
The machine scans the pattern and aligns the FINE Cartridge automatically.
1Press [Maintenance] repeatedly until  appears.
2Press [Black] or [Color].
The machine prints the head alignment sheet.
3Beginning from column A on the printout, enter...

Chapter 9 81Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Your Machine
This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for your machine.
„Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover
Wipe the Platen Glass (A), and the inner side of the Document Cover (white area) (B) with a 
clean, soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water. Then wipe with a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth 
making sure not to leave any residue, especially on the Platen Glass. If you have trouble getting 
the scanning area clean, wipe with...

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„Cleaning The Roller
Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper feed rollers will wear 
the rollers, so perform this only when necessary.
1Press [ON/OFF] to turn ON the machine, then remove any paper from the Auto 
Sheet Feeder.
2Press [Menu] repeatedly until  appears.
3Use [ ] or [ ] to select .
4Press [OK].
5Repeat steps 2 to 4 twice.
6Open the Paper Output Tray.
7Load three or more of A4- or Letter-sized paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder....

Chapter 9 83Routine Maintenance
„Cleaning The Bottom Plate
If the printed paper is smudged, the inside of the machine may be dirty. Periodic cleaning of 
certain parts on the inside of your machine is recommended to maintain a high standard of 
printing quality.
The parts can be cleaned in the following ways:
See “Cleaning The Bottom Plate” on page 83.
See “Cleaning The Protrusions Inside The Machine” on page 84.
1Ensure that the machine is turned ON and there is no paper loaded in the Auto 
Sheet...

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1Proceed steps 1 to 3 for MP180 on page 83.
2Press [Maintenance] repeatedly until  appears.
3Press [Black] or [Color].
Inspect the discharged paper. If dust or dirt can be seen on the paper, repeat the cleaning 
process.
„Cleaning The Protrusions Inside The Machine
If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe ink off the protrusions using a swab or 
something similar.
NotezIf the discharged paper still appears dirty after you have run this cleaning 
process, the...

Chapter 10
Chapter 10 85Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine.
An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD/LED (See page 86)
Cannot See The Display On The LCD/LED (See page 88)
Ink Does Not Come Out/ Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks/Straight Lines Are 
Misaligned/Cannot Print To End Of Job (See page 89)
Back Of Paper Is Smudged/Paper Does Not Feed Properly/Printed Surface Is Scratched (See 
page 92)...

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An Error Message Is Displayed On The LCD/LED
If an error message is displayed on the LCD or LED, take the corresponding countermeasure 
described below.
MessageAction
NO PHOTOS ON CARD
zThere are only invalid images on the memory card.
zPhoto data edited/processed on the computer should be printed from 
the computer, not from the camera.
LOAD PAPER Reload the paper correctly and press [OK].
PAPER JAMMED If paper has jammed in the machine, clear the jam, reload the paper in the...

Chapter 10 87Troubleshooting
 and  are alternately displayed on the LED of MP160.
CHECK INK
U140The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine. Install 
the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting 
output is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment.
CHECK PRINTER An error requiring servicing might have occurred. Turn OFF the machine, 
and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. After a 
while, plug the power cord of the...

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Cannot See The Display On The LCD/LED
E, 1, 4 The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this machine. Install 
the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting 
output is not satisfactory, carry out the FINE Cartridge Alignment.
E, 1, 5 FINE Cartridge errors have occurred. Replace the FINE Cartridge.
E, 1, 6 This FINE Cartridge may have previously been used, or the ink may have 
run out. The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be...