Canon Pixma Mp540 User Guide

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD
An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD
Select the language you want to be displayed according to the following procedure.
1.Press the HOME button and wait for about 5 seconds.
2.Select , and then press the OK button.
3.Press the  button to select , then press the OK button.
4.Press the  button 4 times, then press the OK button.
If the Bluetooth unit is connected to the machine, press the  button 6 times, and then...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Cannot Install the MP Drivers
Cannot Install the MP Drivers
If the installation does not start even after the Setup CD-ROM is inserted
into your computers disc drive:
Start the installation following the procedure below.
1.Click Start then Computer.
In Windows XP, click Start then My Computer.
In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
2.Double-click the  CD-ROM icon on the displayed window.
If the contents of the CD-ROM are displayed,...

follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers.
Note
In Windows Vista, The printer is not detected. Check the connection. may be displayed
depending on the computer you use. In this case, wait for a while. If you still cannot proceed to
the next step, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers.
1.Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen.
2.Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen.
3.Click Back on the screen that appears next.
4.Click Exit on the PIXMA XXX screen, then...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Cannot Connect to Computer Properly
Cannot Connect to Computer Properly
Printing or Scanning Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/
This device can perform faster Message Is Displayed
If your system environment is not fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the machine will operate at
a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. In this case, the machine operates properly but printing
speed may slow down due to communication speed.
Check: Check the following to make...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory
Print Results Not Satisfactory
If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the
paper and print quality settings first.
Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and
type of the loaded paper?
When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.
If you are printing a photograph or an illustration, incorrect paper type settings may...

Lines Are Misaligned
Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched
Back of the Paper Is Smudged
Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout
Colors Are Uneven or Streaked
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Cannot Print to End of Job
Cannot Print to End of Job
Check 1: Is the size of the print data extremely large?
Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet. Then, select the Prevent loss of print data check box in
the displayed dialog.
Check 2: Is the space of your computers hard disk sufficient?
Delete unnecessary files to free disk space.
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are
Wrong/White Streaks
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White
Streaks
Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Check 2: Check the status of ink tanks. Replace the ink tank if the ink
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has run out.
Routine Maintenance
Check 3: Is the orange tape or protective film remaining?
Make sure that all of the protective film is peeled off and the air hole is exposed, as illustrated in (A).
If the orange tape is left as in (B), pull the orange tape and remove it.
Check 4: Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary
maintenance operations such as Print Head Cleaning.
Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head
nozzles.
Refer to...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Lines Are Misaligned
Lines Are Misaligned
Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Check 2: Perform Print Head Alignment.
If printed lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head
position.
Routine Maintenance
Check 3: Is the size of the print data extremely large?
Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet. Then, select the Prevent loss of...