Canon Pixma Mp210 Quick Start Guide

37 Routine Maintenance
3Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.
(1)Push down the FINE Cartridge.
(2)Remove the FINE Cartridge.
4Prepare the replacement FINE cartridge.
(1)Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the 
orange protective tape (A) gently.
CautionzDo not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it.
zDo not touch the metallic parts inside the machine.
Important
If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge 
Holder moves to the right. Close and...

38Routine Maintenance
5Install 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.
6Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back 
to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
Important
The machine...

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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 30 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...

40Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Your Machine
This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your machine.
„Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine
Be sure to use a soft cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface 
with it gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning.
„Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of the Document 
Cover (white sheet)...

41 Routine Maintenance
„Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)
Clean the paper feed roller if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper feed roller will wear 
the roller, so perform this only when necessary.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then remove any paper from the 
Rear Tray.
2Clean the paper feed roller.
(1)Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until b appears.
(2)Press the Black or Color button.
The Paper Feed Roller will rotate as it is cleaned.
3Repeat step 2...

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2Open the Paper Output Tray, then  open the Output Tray Extension.
3Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then 
unfold the paper. 
4Load this and only this sheet of paper in the 
Rear Tray with the open side to the front.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For 
details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to 
“Inside” in “Main Components” of the  User’s Guide 
on-screen manual.
5Perform bottom plate cleaning.
(1) Press the  Maintenance...

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Troubleshooting
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 44
z “LED Cannot Be Seen At All” on page 46
z “Cannot Install the MP Drivers” on page 46
z “Cannot Connect to Computer Properly” on page 47
z “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 48
z “The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying” on page 52
z “Printing Does Not Start” on page 52
z “Paper Does Not Feed Properly” on...

44Troubleshooting
An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED
If an error code is displayed on the LED,  take the corresponding action described below.
„Alarm Lamp is lit Orange
When a printer error occurs, the  Alarm lamp is lit orange. The number displayed on the LED 
indicates the type of error that has occurred.  Check the error code displayed on the LED and 
take the appropriate action to correct the error.
E  and number (error code) are alternately displayed on the LED.
Error CodeCauseAction
E, 2 The...

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Troubleshooting
„ Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange 
Alternately
The  Power  and Alarm  lamps flash alternately as shown below.
Disconnect the USB cable from the machine, turn the machine off, and then unplug the machine 
from the power supply. Plug the machine back in  and turn the machine back on after leaving it 
for a while.
If the problem is not resolved, cont act your Canon Service representative.
E, 1, 3 Ink level cannot be 
detected. Ink may have run out.
The function for...

46Troubleshooting
LED Cannot Be Seen At All
Cannot Install the MP Drivers
Error CodeCauseAction
E, 2, x
E, 3, x
E, 4, xAn error requiring 
servicing might have 
occurred.Make sure that the protective material is removed from the FINE Cartridge 
Holder, then turn the machine off and unplug the power cord of the 
machine from the power supply. After a while, plug the power cord of the 
machine back in, and then turn on the machine. If the same error occurs, 
contact your Canon service representative....