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 Pad, dry it completely.
If the problem is not resolved, contact your Canon service representative.
      
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							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.
 You may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the machine if you ignore any of these safety
precautions.
Choosing a
location
Do not place the machine close to flammable solvents such as
alcohol or thinners.
Power
supply
Never attempt to plug in or unplug the machine from the
power supply when your hands are wet.
Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
Never damage, modify, stretch or
excessively bend or twist the power
cord.Do not place heavy objects on
the power cord.
Never plug the machine into a power
socket that is shared with other
equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or
3-way adapter, etc.).
Never use the machine if the power cord is bundled or
knotted.
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around
the machine, immediately unplug the machine at the power
supply and call for service.
Periodically, unplug the machine and
use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or
dirt collected on the plug and the
power outlet.If the machine is placed
at a location exposed to a lot of dust,
smoke, or high humidity, the dust
collected on the plug absorbs
moisture and may cause insulation
failure and fire.
If you hear thunder, disconnect the power supply of the
machine and refrain from using it. Leaving the machine
plugged in may cause fire, electric shock, or damage to the
machine, depending on the thunder storm.
Use the power cable included with the machine.
Cleaning the
machine
Use a damp cloth to clean the
machine.Never use flammable
solvents such as alcohol, benzene or
thinners.
If flammable solvents come in contact with
electrical components inside the machine, it
could cause a fire or electric shock.
Always unplug the machine from the power outlet before
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							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 spray comes into contact
with electrical components inside the machine.
  Caution
 You may cause injury or damage the machine if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
Choosing a
location
Do not install the machine in a location that is unstable or
subject to excessive vibration.
Do not install the machine in locations that are very humid or
dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating
source.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the machine
in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C
(41°F to 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).
Do not place the machine on a thick rug or carpet.
Do not place the machine with its back attached to the wall.
Power supplyEnsure that the area around the
power outlet is kept clear at all times
so you can easily unplug the power
cord if necessary.
Never remove the plug by pulling on
the cord.
Do not use an extension lead/cord.
Working
around the
machine
Never put your hands or fingers in the machine while it is
printing.
When moving the machine, carry the machine at both ends.
Do not place any object on the machine.
Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or
containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on
top of the machine.
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into the machine,
unplug the power cord and call for service.
Do not transport or use the machine on a slant, vertically or
upside-down, as the ink may leak and damage the machine.
When loading a thick book on the Platen Glass, do not press
hard on the Document Cover. The Platen Glass may break and
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							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 Heads or ink tanks.
Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Never touch the electrical contacts on
a Print Head after printing.
The metal parts may be very hot and could
cause burns.
Do not throw ink tanks into fire.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the Print Head and
ink tanks.
Do not handle the Print Head and ink tanks roughly such as
applying them excessive pressure or dropping them.
Do not rinse or wipe the Print Head
and ink tanks.
Once you have installed the Print Head and ink tanks, do not
remove them unnecessarily.
 Note when you place the machine near other electrical appliances such as fluorescent lamps 
Place the machine at least 5.91 inches / 15 cm away from other electrical appliances such as
fluorescent lamps. If the machine is placed closer to those, it may not be able to work properly due
to fluorescent noises.
 When you turn off the power
When you turn off the power, always press the ON button and be sure that the Power lamp (in
green) has gone out. If you disconnect the power plug from the power outlet when the Power lamp
lights or flashes, the Print Head cannot be protected and you may not be able to print later.
      
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							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
 Selective service or draft papers
 Checks or drafts issued by
governmental agencies
 Motor vehicle licenses and
certificates of title
  Travelers checks
 Food stamps
 Passports Immigration papers
 Internal revenue stamps (canceled or
uncanceled)
 Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
 Stock certificates
 Copyrighted works/works of art without
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							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 automatically clean the ink jet nozzles to prevent clogging. In the
cleaning procedure, ink is pumped out from the nozzles. Used ink for nozzle cleaning is limited to a
small amount.
 Important
 The ink pumped out from the nozzles, such as when cleaning the Print Head, is absorbed by ink
absorber in the machine. The ink absorber needs to be replaced when it is full. You cannot replace
it by yourself. When the error message appears, contact your Canon service representative as
soon as possible.
Refer to Troubleshooting in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 Does black-and-white printing use color ink? 
The use of each ink varies depending on the color of image to be printed or the contents of document.
Two kinds of black ink (PGBK and BK) are used automatically depending on the media type to print or on
the settings of the printer driver. PGBK is used mainly for printing text-based documents and BK is used
mainly for printing photos, illustration, etc. Black-and-white printing may also use ink other than black ink.
So, color ink is consumed even when printing in black-and-white.
 Ink lamp indicates when ink is running low. 
The inside of the ink tank consists of (A) the part where ink is preserved and (B) the sponge with
absorbed ink.
When the ink (A) runs out, the ink lamp flashes slowly to indicate that the ink is running low. Then, when
the ink (B) runs out, the ink lamp flashes fast to indicate that the ink tank needs to be replaced with a new
one.
See Replacing an Ink Tank.
 Printing on special paper: How to print with optimal quality!? 
 Tip!: Check the machine status before printing! 
 Is the Print Head OK?
If print head nozzles are clogged, print will be faint and papers will be wasted. Print the nozzle
check pattern to check the Print Head.
See When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect.
 Is the inside of the machine smeared with ink?
After printing large quantities of paper or performing borderless printing, the area where papers
go through may get smeared with ink. Clean the inside of your machine with the Bottom Plate
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							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 paper, then reload it.
Refer to Troubleshooting in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 Tip!: After loading paper, be sure to specify the paper settings! 
After loading paper, be sure to select the loaded paper in Media type of the Operation Panel or Media
Type of the printer driver. If the type of paper is not selected, you may not be able to get the satisfactory
print result.
See Loading Paper.
There are various types of paper: paper with special coating on the surface for printing photos with
optimal quality and paper suitable for documents. Media type of the Operation Panel or Media Type of the
printer driver has different settings for each type of paper in advance (such as using ink, ejecting ink, or
distance from nozzles) so that you can print on each paper with the optimal image quality. You can print
with different settings in Media type (or Media Type) suitable for each type of loaded paper.
 Use the Stop button to cancel printing! 
 Tip!: Never press the ON button! 
If you press the ON button while printing is in progress, the print data sent from the computer queues in
the machine and you may not be able to continue to print.
Press the Stop button to cancel printing.
 Note
 If you cannot cancel printing by pressing the Stop button while printing from a computer, open the
printer properties dialog box to delete the unnecessary print jobs from the printer status monitor
(Windows).
 How to maintain the optimal printing quality? 
The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the Print Head from drying or clogging.
Always follow the following steps for optimal printing quality.
 Follow the procedure below to disconnect the power plug. 
1 Press the ON button on the machine to turn it off.
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							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 plug, be sure to follow this procedure.
 Print periodically!
Just as the tip of a felt pen becomes dry and unusable if it has not been used for a long time,
even if it is capped, the Print Head too, may become dried or clogged if the machine has not
been used for a long time.
We recommend the machine to be used at least once a month.
 Note
 Depending on the type of paper, ink may blur if you trace the printed area with a highlight pen or
paint-stick, or bleed if water or sweat comes in contact with the printed area.
 Does the machine need to be handled with care when using or
transporting? 
 Tip!: Do not use or transport the machine vertically or slanted! 
If the machine is used or transported vertically or slanted, the machine may become damaged or ink
may leak from the machine. 
Be sure not to use or transport the machine vertically or slanted.
 Colors are uneven, and print results are blurred. 
 Tip!: Print the nozzle check pattern to check if the nozzles
are clogged.
If the print head nozzles are clogged, colors may become uneven or the print results may be blurred.
In this case
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							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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