Canon Pixma Mp190 Quick Start Guide

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Before Using the Machine
Operation Panel
(1) ON button / Power lamp
Turns the machine on and off. Lights or flashes  green to indicate the power status. Before 
turning on the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed.
(2) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Displays the number of copies, Maintenance menu selections or the operational status.
(3) [+] button Increases the number of copies.
(4) Alarm lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs.
(5) Black/Color Ink lamps Lights or flashes to show the ink status.
(6) SCAN button Opens the MP Navigator EX to scan a docum ent to your computer according to the 
settings selected. To use this button, the machine must be connected to a computer. For 
details, refer to the  Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
(7) Stop/Reset button Cancels operations or a print job in progress.
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 power is off.
z Power  lamp lit green: The machine is ready to print.
z Power  lamp flashing green: The machine is initializing or shutting down.
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 44.
z Power  lamp flashing green once and  Alarm lamp flashing orange once alternately: 
An error that requires contacting your Canon Service representative may have occurred.
For details, see “Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately” 
on page 46.
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(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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(8) Color button*
Starts color copying. Also, finalizes your  selection for the menu or setting item.
(9) Black button* Starts black & white copying.  Also, finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item.
(10)  (Maintenance) button Accesses the Maintenance menu.
(11) Fit to Page button / Fit-to-Page lamp Enables/disables the Fit- to-Page copying. Lights when  Fit-to-Page copying is enabled.
(12) Paper button Switches the page size a nd media type for copying.
For information on how to switch the page size between A4 and Letter, see “Setting The 
Default Page Size” on page 21.
(13) Paper lamp Displays the selected page size and media type for copying.
* In the software applications or manuals, the  Black and Color  buttons are collectively called 
the “ Start ” or “OK” button.
 
						

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Before Using the Machine
Turning the Machine On and Off
Turn on the machine before printing.
„ Turning on the Machine
1Press the  ON button to turn on the machine.
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 button.
When the  Power lamp stops flashing, the machine 
is turned off.
This takes a few seconds or as long as around 30 
seconds.
Note
If preparatory operations below are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them.
z The FINE Cartridges are installed properly.
If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following.
z The machine is connected to your computer.
z The MP Drivers are installed.
Important
If the  Alarm  lamp lights up or flashes orange and an 
error code is displayed on the LED, see “An Error 
Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 44.
Important
When Turning Off the Machine
Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine.
1. Confirm that the  Power lamp on the 
machine has gone out.
2. Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet or  switch off the power outlet strip.
When you press the  ON button to turn off the machine, 
the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the 
Print Head to prevent the ink from drying. If you 
remove the power plug or switch off the power outlet 
strip before the  Power lamp goes out, this capping will 
not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry 
and clog.
 
						

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zScreen-saver Mode
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
When you want to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except for the 
ON button. When you press the ON button while the machine is in Screen-saver mode, the 
machine turns off.
 
						

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Before Using the Machine
Handling the Original Document
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 with the side to be copied/
scanned facing down on the Platen Glass.
Place the original in  landscape orientation and 
align the upper corner of it with the alignment 
mark as shown in the figure on the right.
2Gently close the Document Cover.
Document typezPaper documents
zPhotographs
zBooks
Size (W x L) Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches / 216 x 297 mm
Thickness Max. 0.6 inches / 15 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.
Note
If the Document Cover comes off, see “The 
Document Cover Comes Off” on page 58 and 
attach it.
Important
z Do 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.
Note
The machine cannot scan the shaded area in the figure 
on the right.
(2)
(1)
(A)
(A) 0.04 inches / 1 mm
 
						

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Loading Printing Paper
This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray.
„Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality.
zPhoto Quality Media
zGlossy Photo Paper
zMatte Photo Paper
zPhoto Paper Plus Glossy
zPhoto Paper Plus Glossy II
zPhoto Paper Plus Semi-gloss
zPhoto Paper Pro
zPhoto Paper Pro II
zPhoto Stickers
zMedia Suited for Business 
Documents
zHigh Resolution Paper
zSuper White Paper
 
						

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„Paper Handling
zRecommended Paper and Requirements
*1 Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Refer to the instruction manual 
supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling 
paper. For information on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our 
website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the 
country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper 
by name.
*2 If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever 
set to the right. It may improve print quality.
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing.
For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to “Front View” in “Main Components” of the 
User’s Guide on-screen manual.
*3 Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the type 
of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). In 
such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half (around 0.2 inches / 
5 mm in paper stack height).
*4 Available only when printing from your computer.
*5 When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be 
stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a 
time.
Media TypeModel*1Paper 
Support 
Load LimitPaper 
Output Tray 
Load LimitPaper 
Thickness 
Lever
*2
Printer Driver 
Setting for Media 
Ty p e
Plain Paper
*3— Around 100 
sheetsAround 50 
sheetsLeft Plain Paper
Envelopes
*4— 10 envelopes*6Right Envelope
High Resolution 
Paper
*4HR-101N 80 sheets 50 sheets Left High Resolution 
Paper
Super White Paper SW-201 80 sheets  50 sheets Left Plain Paper
Glossy Photo Paper 
“Everyday Use”
*5GP-501 A4, Letter, 5 
x 7 / 13 x 18 
cm, and 8 x 
10 / 20 x 25 
cm: 10 sheets
4 x 6 / 10 x 
15 cm and 
Wide: 20 
sheets*6Left Glossy Photo 
Paper
Matte Photo Paper
*4MP-101 Left Matte Photo 
Paper
Photo Paper Glossy GP-502 Left Glossy Photo 
Paper
Photo Paper Plus 
Semi-gloss
*5SG-201 Left Photo Paper Plus 
Semi-gloss
Photo Paper Pro
*4*5PR-101 Left Photo Paper Pro
Photo Paper Pro II *4*5PR-201 Left Photo Paper Pro II
Photo Paper Plus 
Glossy
*5PP-101 Left Photo Paper Plus 
Glossy
Photo Paper Plus 
Glossy II
*5PP-201 Left Photo Paper Plus 
Glossy II
Photo Stickers
*4PS-101 1 sheet Left Glossy Photo 
Paper
T-Shirt Transfers
*4TR-301 1 sheet Right T-Shirt Transfers
 
						

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*6 We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet or envelope from the Paper 
Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
zMedia Types You Cannot Use
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory 
results, but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction. Additionally, when printing on A5 
or smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or 
notepad paper cut to a small size.
zFolded, curled, or wrinkled paper
zDamp paper
zPaper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm)
zPaper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28 
lb / 105 gsm)
zPicture postcards
zPostcards affixed with photos or stickers
zAny type of paper with holes
zPaper that is not rectangular
zPaper bound with staples or glue
zPaper with adhesives
zPaper decorated with glitter, etc.
Important
zPut unused paper back into the package, and store them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct 
sunlight.
zDo not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
zIf you select “Photo Paper” when copying, use the following paper types for best printing results:
GP-501, GP-502, PP-101, PP-201, SG-201.
Note
For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide on-
screen manual.
 
						

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Before Using the Machine
„ Loading Paper
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
ImportantzYou cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.
z Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can 
cause the paper to be jammed.
Note
zWe recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For details on 
the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see “Using Specialty 
Media” on page 12.
When Printing on Plain Paper
z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. When printing on both sides, 
we recommend Canon’s Super White Paper Double-Sided.
Paper size:
– Standard sizes: A4, B5, A5, Letter, and Legal
– Non-standard sizes: 2.17 x 3.58 inches to 8.5 x 26.6 inches/55.0 x 91.0 mm to 215.9 x 676.0 
mm
Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)
z 100% recycled paper can be used.
z If you cut plain paper to 4 x 6 / 10 x 15 cm or 5 x 7 / 13 x 18 cm for a trial print, it can cause 
paper jams.
NotezAlign the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may 
cause paper jams.
z If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite 
direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See “Paper is curled.” on page 51.
z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
– When you do not print, remove unused paper from the Rear Tray, put them back into the 
package, and keep it on a level surface.
– Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.
(A) (B)
 
						

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2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Paper Support, then pull out the 
Paper Support Extension.
(2) Open the Paper Output Tray fully.
If it is not opened fully, an error may occur.
(3) Open the Output Tray Extension.
(4) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness 
Lever.
The Paper Thickness Lever switches the 
clearance between the Print Head and 
loaded paper to match the media type.
Set it to the right when printing on 
envelopes or T-shirt transfers, and left when 
printing on any other type of paper.
3Load the paper.
(1)Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print 
side facing UP.
(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of 
the Rear Tray.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the paper stack.
Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Paper 
may not be fed properly.
4Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Note
If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever 
set to the right. It may improve print quality.
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing.
NotezWhen performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the 
loaded paper using the Operation Panel.
For details on settings, see “Making Copies” on page 20.
z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper 
in Page Size  (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23.
z The machine makes a rattling noise when paper is fed. Although it does not indicate machine 
malfunction, if necessary, you may reduce the noises by specifying the  Quiet Mode setting in 
the printer driver. For details, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual for the printer 
driver settings.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(A)
* Do not load higher than the Load Limit 
Mark (A). (1)
(2)
(3)