Canon Pixma Mp540 User Guide

Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette
Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette 
If the Pad in the Cassette is smeared with paper powder or dirt, two or more sheets of paper may be
ejected. Follow the procedure below to clean the Pad in the Cassette.
You need to prepare: cotton swab
1.Pull out the Cassette from the machine, and remove all the papers.
2.Clean the Pad sideways with a moistened cotton swab.
(A) Pad
 Important
 After cleaning the smeared...

Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Appendix
Appendix 
Safety Precautions
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
Tips on How to Use Your Machine
      
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Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Appendix > Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions 
Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the
machine safely. Do not attempt to use the machine in any way not described in this manual. It causes
unexpected accident, fire, or electrical shock.
 Warning
 This product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities,
please move away from this product and consult your doctor....

cleaning the machine.
If you accidentally switch the machine on while cleaning it, you could
injure yourself or damage the machine.
Maintaining
the machine
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the machine.There
are no user serviceable parts inside the machine.
The machine contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any
maintenance procedure not described in this guide.
Working
around the
machine
Do not use highly flammable sprays near the machine.
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the...

cause injury.
Print Heads
and ink tanks
Keep ink tanks out of the reach of children.
In case ink is accidentally licked or swallowed, rinse out mouth or give
one or two glasses of water to drink.
If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice immediately.
In case ink gets in contact with eyes, rinse with water
immediately.
In case ink gets in contact with skin, wash with soap and
water immediately.
If irritation to eyes or skin persists, obtain medical advice immediately.
Do not shake Print...

Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Appendix > Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images 
It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of the following documents.
The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction.
 Paper money
 Money orders
 Certificates of deposit
 Postage stamps (canceled or
uncanceled)
 Identifying badges or insignias...

Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Appendix > Tips on How to Use Your Machine
Tips on How to Use Your Machine 
This section introduces the tips on how to use your machine and for printing with optimal quality.
 Ink is used for various purposes. 
 How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? 
Ink may be used for purposes other than printing. Ink is not only used for printing, but also for cleaning
the Print Head to maintain the optimal printing quality.
The machine has the function to...

Cleaning.
Refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 Tip!: Check how to load the paper correctly! 
 Is the paper loaded in the correct orientation?
When loading paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette, make sure the orientation of paper.
(A)
(A) Rear Tray
(B) Cassette
(B)
 To load paper in the Rear Tray, load
paper with the printing side facing
you.
 To load paper in the Cassette, load paper with the
printing side facing down.
 Is the paper curled?
The curled paper causes paper jam. Flatten the curled...

2 Be sure that the Power lamp is not lit.
3 Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, or turn off the extender cable connector. 
If you press the ON button to turn off the power, the machine caps the Print Head (nozzles)
automatically to prevent from drying. If you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet or turn
off the extender cable connector before the 
Power lamp is turned off, the Print Head will not be
capped properly and this will cause drying or clogging.
To disconnect the power...

Print the nozzle check pattern
Check the printed check pattern to see if the nozzles are clogged.
See 
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect.
 
 
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