Canon Pixma Mp550 User Guide

							
For printing business documents:
High Resolution 
Paper
*4
80 sheetsNot
loadable*5
50 sheets-High 
Resolution 
Paper
For creating your own prints:
T-Shirt 
Transfers 

*41 sheetNot
loadable*5
*6-T-Shirt 
Transfers
Photo Stickers 

*8, *91 sheetGlossy Photo 
PaperGlossy Photo 
Paper
*1  Paper with a Model Number is Canon genuine paper. R efer to the instruction manual supplied with
the paper for detailed information on the printable  side and notes on handling paper. For information on
the page sizes available for each Canon genuine pap er, visit our website. You may not be able to
purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the coun try or region of purchase. Paper is not
sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by n ame.
*2  Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the  maximum capacity depending on the type of paper
or environmental conditions (either very high or lo w temperature or humidity). In such cases, reduce t he
number of paper you load at a time to less than hal f (100% recycled paper can be used).
*3  A4, B5, A5, or Letter-sized plain paper can be loa ded only when Rear tray is selected for Plain paper
feed settings in Device settings of the Settings me nu.
For details on the settings, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
*4  Available only when printing from your computer.
*5  Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage th e machine. Always load in the Rear Tray.
*6  W e recommend that you remove the previously printe d sheet from the Paper Output Tray before
continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration. 
*7  W hen loading paper in stacks, the print side may b ecome marked as it is fed or paper may not feed
properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time. 
*8  W hen scanning printed photos to print onto sticker  paper, be sure to select Sticker print in Easy photo
reprint. If Sticker print is selected, the type of  paper cannot be selected.
See 
Printing Photos in Various Layouts .
W hen printing photos saved on a memory card or USB  flash drive onto sticker paper, be sure to select
Sticker print in Memory card. If Sticker print is selecte d, the type of paper cannot be selected.
See 
Printing Photos in Various Layouts.
W hen printing photos saved on your mobile phone ont o sticker paper, select Stickers for the page size in
Mobile phone print setting. Refer to the on-screen  manual: 
Advanced Guide.
*9  You can easily specify print settings for sticker  paper with Easy-PhotoPrint EX provided on the  Setup
CD-ROM . Install it on your computer.
 Note
 To specify the page size and media type when printing  photos saved on a PictBridge compliant
device or mobile phone, refer to the on-screen manual: 
Advanced Guide.
 Page Sizes
You can use the following page sizes.
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							 You can load plain paper of the following page sizes in the Cassette:
A4, B5, A5, and Letter sizes
Plain paper of other sizes cannot be loaded in the Casse tte. Load them in the Rear Tray. In Macintosh, Choukei 3 and Choukei 4 are not available .
Standard sizes:
 Letter (8.50 x 11.00 inches / 215.9 x 279.4 mm)
 Legal (8.50 x 14.00 inches / 215.9 x 355.6 mm)
 A5 (5.83 x 8.27 inches / 148.0 x 210.0 mm)
 A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inches / 210.0 x 297.0 mm)
 B5 (7.17 x 10.12 inches / 182.0 x 257.0 mm)
 4 x 6 (4.00 x 6.00 inches / 10 x 15 cm)
 4 x 8 (4.00 x 8.00 inches / 101.6 x 203.2 mm)
 5 x 7 (5.00 x 7.00 inches / 13 x 18 cm)
 8 x 10 (8.00 x 10.00 inches / 20 x 25 cm)
 L (3.50 x 5.00 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm)
 2L (5.00 x 7.01 inches / 127.0 x 178.0 mm)
 Hagaki (3.94 x 5.83 inches / 100.0 x 148.0 mm)
 Hagaki 2 (7.87 x 5.83 inches / 200.0 x 148.0 mm)
 Comm. Env. #10 (4.12 x 9.50 inches / 104.6 x 241.3  mm)
 DL Env. (4.33 x 8.66 inches / 110.0 x 220.0 mm)
 Choukei 3 (4.72 x 9.25 inches / 120.0 x 235.0 mm)
 Choukei 4 (3.54 x 8.07 inches / 90.0 x 205.0 mm)
 Youkei 4 (4.13 x 9.25 inches / 105.0 x 235.0 mm)
 Youkei 6 (3.86 x 7.48 inches / 98.0 x 190.0 mm)
 Card (2.16 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm)
 W ide (4.00 x 7.10 inches / 101.6 x 180.6 mm)
Non-standard sizes: 
You can also specify a custom size within the follo wing range.
 Minimum size:2.17 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm (Rear Tray) 
5.83 x 8.27 inches / 148.0 x 210.0 mm (Cassette)
 Maximum size:8.50 x 26.61 inches / 215.9 x 676.0 mm (Rear Tray) 
8.50 x 11.69 inches / 215.9 x 297.0 mm (Cassette)
 Paper Weight
17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 g/m 2
 (except for Canon genuine paper)
Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Can on genuine paper), as it could jam in the machine.
 Notes on Storing Paper
 Take out only the necessary number of paper from t he package, just before printing.
 To avoid curling, when you do not print, put unused paper back into the package and keep it on a
level surface. And also, store it avoiding heat, hu midity, and direct sunlight.
 Notes on Paper for Full-page Borderless Printing
 You cannot use A5, B5, and Legal-sized paper, and  envelopes for full-page borderless printing.
 You can use plain paper for full-page borderless printing only when printing from a computer.
However, this may result in lower print quality. W e  recommend using plain paper for a trial print.
 
     
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							Advanced GuideTroubleshooting
Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper >  Media Types You Cannot Use
 Media Types You Cannot Use 
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such  paper will cause not only unsatisfactory results, but
also the machine to jam or malfunction.
 Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper
 Damp paper
 Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb /  64 g/m2)
 Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb  / 105 g/m2
, except for Canon genuine paper)
 Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain pap er or notepad paper cut to a small size (when
printing on paper smaller than A5)
 Picture postcards
 Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
 Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)
 Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
 Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened  and adhesive
 Any type of paper with holes
 Paper that is not rectangular
 Paper bound with staples or glue
 Paper with adhesives
 Paper decorated with glitter, etc.
 
     
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							Advanced GuideTroubleshooting
Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals
Loading Originals 
Loading Originals
How to Load Originals for Each Function
Originals You Can Load
This section describes the procedure to load originals on the Platen Glass.
You may have to load the original in a different position depending on the function you selected in Co py,
Easy photo reprint, or Scan. Load the original in t he correct position according to the selected funct ion. If
you do not load the original correctly, it may not  be scanned properly.
 Important
 After loading the original on the Platen Glass, be sure to close the Document Cover before starting
to copy or scan.
 Loading Originals 
You can load originals to copy or scan on the Plate n Glass.
1.Load an original on the Platen Glass.
(1) Open the Document Cover.
 Important
 Do not place any object on the Document Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when the
Document Cover is opened and cause the machine to malfunct ion.
(2) Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO COPY OR SCAN FA CING DOWN on the
Platen Glass. 
Make sure the proper position to load the original for  each function.
See 
How to Load Originals for Each Function.
 Important
 Do not place any objects weighing more than 4.4 lb /  2.0 kg on the Platen Glass.
 Do not press or put weight on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg. Doing so
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							2.Close the Document Cover gently.
      
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Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals >  How to Load Originals for Each Function
 How to Load Originals for Each Function 
 Load originals to make copy
 Select in the Scan menu- USB flash drive or Memory card to scan originals 
- PC to scan magazine, newspaper, or text document
 Scan magazine, newspaper, or text document with a softw are
application on a computer 
Load the original W ITH THE SIDE TO READ FACING DOW N  to be aligned with the alignment mark 
.
 Important
 The machine cannot scan the shaded area (A) (0.04 inches / 1 mm from the edges of the
Platen Glass).
 Load printed photos in Easy photo reprint 
 Select PC in the Scan menu and scan printed photo, post card,
business card, or DVD/CD
 Scan printed photo, postcard, business card, or DVD/CD wi th a
software application on a computer 
Load the original W ITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOW N  in an appropriate way according to the
number of originals.
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							Load only one original 
Load the original at least 0.4 inches / 10 mm away from the edges of the Platen Glass.
Load two or more originals 
Place two or more originals at least 0.4 inches / 10 mm  away from the edges of the Platen Glass
and at least 0.4 inches / 10 mm apart from each oth er.
(A) 0.4 inches / 10 mm
 Note
 The Skew Correction function automatically compensates fo r the originals placed at an angle
of up to approximately 10 degrees.
 Slanted photos with a long edge of 7.1 inches / 180 mm or more cannot be corrected.
 
     
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Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals >  Originals You Can Load
 Originals You Can Load 
You can copy or scan the following originals.
Types of originals: Text document, magazine, or newspaper 
Printed photo, postcard, business card, or DVD/CD
Size (W x L): Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches / 216 x 297 mm
 Note
 W hen loading a thick original such as a book on the Plat
en Glass, you can load it by removing the
Document Cover from the machine. 
For details on how to remove or attach the Document Cove r, refer to the on-screen manual: 
Advanced Guide.
      
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Contents > Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance 
This section describes the procedure to replace ink tanks when they run out of ink, to clean the machine
when the print result is faint, or to take an action when paper does not feed properly.
Replacing an Ink Tank
Replacing Procedure 
Checking the Ink Status
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head 
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
Aligning the Print Head
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette
      
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Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank
Replacing an Ink Tank 
When ink runs out while printing is in progress, an error message will appear on the LCD or your
computer screen. Make sure which ink tank has run o ut of ink and replace it with a new one.
 Note
 If the error message appears, confirm the displayed message and take an appropriate action.
For details, refer to An Error Message Is Displayed on  the LCD in 
Troubleshooting of the on-
screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 For information on the compatible ink tanks, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started.
 If print results become faint or white streaks appear de spite sufficient ink levels, see When Printing
Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
.
 Replacing Procedure 
W hen the ink tanks run out of ink, follow the proce dure below to replace them.
 Important
Handling ink To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling
the ink is not recommended. 
 If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do  not leave the machine with ink tanks removed.
 Use new ink tanks for replacement. Installing used ink tan ks may cause the nozzles to clog.
Furthermore, with such ink tanks, the machine will not be  able to inform you when to replace the ink
tanks properly. Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open.
This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the machine  may not operate properly when it is
reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, u se an ink tank within six months of first use.
 Note
 Color ink may be consumed even when printing a bla ck-and-white document or when black-and-
white printing is specified.
Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and dee p cleaning of the Print Head, which
may be necessary to maintain the machines performance. W hen an ink tank is out of ink, replace it
immediately with a new one.
1.Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the P aper Output Tray gently.
2.Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) until it stops.
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