Canon Pixma Mp510 Quick Start Guide

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Routine Maintenance
(3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon 
service representative.
 

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Aligning the Print Head
If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print result s are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head 
position.
„ Automatic Print Head Alignment
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, open the Front Feeder, and extend the 
Output Paper Support.
2Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Front 
Feeder.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.
3Press the  Paper Feed Switch  to select the paper source where you have...

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5Adjust the print head position.
(1) For each row in the Print Head Alignment 
Sheet (A, B, C, etc.), select the pattern that has 
the least noticeable str eaks, and fill in the 
corresponding circle ( ) with a dark pencil 
or a black ink pen.
(2) Load the Print Head Alignment Sheet on the Platen Glass.
Place the marked side down and align the upper left corner of the sheet with the arrow 
mark (alignment mark) at the upper left corner of the Platen Glass.
(3) Press the  OK...

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4Print the Print Head Alignment Sheet.
(1)Press the  Menu button.
(2) Use the  [ or  ] button to select  Maintenance/settings , then press the OK button.
The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(3) Use the  [ or  ] button to select  Maintenance, then press the  OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4) Use the  { or  }
 button to select  Manual head align  and then press the  OK button.
The confirmation sc reen is displayed.
(5) Use the  { or  }
 button to select  Ye...

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(A) Less noticeable white streaks
(B) More noticeable white streaks
(4) Check the printed patterns and use the  [ or  ] 
button to input the number of the pattern in 
column L that has the least noticeable 
horizontal streaks.
(5) When you have finished inputting all pattern numbers, press the  OK button.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable 
vertical white streaks.
Note
When you turn off the machine, be sure to press...

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Cleaning Your Machine
This section describes the cleaning procedure  that is needed to maintain your machine.
„Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Moisten a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and wring out  excess water. With it, wipe the Platen Glass 
(A) and the inner side of the Document Cover (w hite sheet) (B). Then wipe with another clean, 
soft, dry, lint-free cloth, making sure not to  leave any residue, especially on the Platen Glass.
Caution
zBe sure to turn off the...

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„ Cleaning the Paper Feed  Rollers (Roller Cleaning)
Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly.
zCleaning the Paper Feed Rollers of the Auto Sheet Feeder
Cleaning the paper feed rollers of the Auto Sheet Feeder will wear the rollers, so perform this 
only when necessary.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto 
Sheet Feeder and Front Feeder.
2Press the  Paper Feed Switch  to select the Auto Sheet Feeder.
3Clean the paper...

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3Hold the Rear Cover Lever and then press to 
the right and pull to remove the Rear Cover.
4Manually rotate the paper feed roller toward 
you and apply a cotton swab or the like to 
wipe off dust or stain.
(A) Do not touch these.
(B) Paper feed roller
5Reattach the Rear Cover.
Hold the Rear Cover so that the Rear Cover Lever 
comes to the left. Align the protrusions at the right 
edge of the cover with the slots at the rear of the 
machine and press on the lever to reattach the...

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4Load 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.
5Perform bottom plate cleaning.
(1)Press the Menu button.
(2)Use the [ or ] button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(3)Use the [ or ] button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4)Use the { or }
 button to select Bottom...

56Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This section describes troubleshooting tips  for problems you may encounter when using the 
machine.
z “Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 57
z “LCD Cannot Be Seen At All or Is Hard to See” on page 59
z “An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 59
z “Cannot Install the MP Drivers” on page 60
z “Cannot Connect to Computer Properly” on page 61
z “Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi -Speed Connection Does Not Work” on page 61
z  ““Hi-Speed USB...