Canon Pixma Mp540 User Guide

Advanced Guide > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Reducing the
Machine Noise 
Reducing the Machine Noise 
This function allows you to reduce the operating noise of the machine. Select if you wish to reduce the
operating noise of the printer at night, etc.
Using this function may lower the print speed. 
The procedure for changing the quiet mode settings is as follows: 
 Quiet Mode 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Click Quiet Mode on the Maintenance...

Advanced Guide > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Changing the
Machine Operation Mode 
Changing the Machine Operation Mode 
This function allows you to switch between various modes of machine operation. 
The procedure for changing the printer settings is as follows: 
 Custom Settings 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Make sure that the machine is on, and then click Custom Settings on the
Maintenance tab 
The Custom Settings dialog box opens. 
Note 
If...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If an Error Occurs
The Machine Cannot Be Powered On
An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD
LCD Cannot Be Seen At All
An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD
Cannot Install the MP Drivers
Cannot Connect to Computer Properly
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Printing Does Not Start
Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed
Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected
Printing Speed Not as Fast as Expected
Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > If an Error Occurs
If an Error Occurs
When an error occurs in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper is jammed, a
troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the
message. The message may vary depending on the version of your operating system.
In Mac OS X v.10.5.x:
In Mac OS X v.10.4.x or Mac OS X v.10.3.9:
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > The Machine Cannot Be Powered On
The Machine Cannot Be Powered On
Check 1: Press the ON button.
Check 2: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the
Power Cord Connector of the machine, then turn it back on.
Check 3: Unplug the machine from the power supply, then plug the
machine back in and turn the machine back on after leaving it for at
least 5 minutes.
If the problem is not resolved, contact your Canon service representative.
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD
An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD
If an error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below.
MessageAction
The following ink may have run out.
Replacing the ink tank is
recommended.
U041
If the lamp on the ink tank is flashing, ink may have run out.
Replacing the ink tank is recommended.
If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing,
press the OK button with the ink tank...

Replace the ink tank.
Routine Maintenance
The following ink has run out.
Replace the ink tank.
U163
Ink has run out. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)
Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Cover).
Printing under the current condition may damage the
machine.
If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to
release the function for detecting the remaining ink level.
Press and hold the Stop button for at least 5 seconds, and
then release it.
With this operation, releasing the...

An unsupported USB hub is connected.
Remove the hub.If a PictBridge compliant device is connected via a USB hub,
remove the hub and connect it directly to the machine.
B200
Printer error has occurred.
See the manual.
Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the
machine from the power supply.
If the problem is not resolved, contact your Canon service
representative.
****
Printer error has occurred.
Turn off power then back on again.
If problem persists, see the manual.
**** is displayed in the...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > LCD Cannot Be Seen At All
LCD Cannot Be Seen At All
If the Power lamp is lit:
The machine is not powered on. Connect the power cord and press the ON button.
If the Power lamp is lit:
The LCD may be in the screen-saver mode. On the Operation Panel, press a button other than the 
ON button.
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