Canon Pixma Mp830 User Guide

							Chapter 9 139Changing the Machine Settings
zAuto redial
Enables/disables automatic redialing.
zTX start speed
Selects the fax sending speed.
zColor TX
When faxing color documents using the ADF, selects whether to perform automatic black & 
white conversion if the recipient’s fax machine does not support color faxing.
zTX report
Sets whether to print a transmission report after each transmission.
zDial tone detect
Sets whether to send faxes after detecting the dial tone. Select  to enable this feature and 
avoid transmission errors caused when a fax transmission coincides with reception of an 
incoming call.
„RX settings
zECM RX
Enables/disables ECM reception.
zFAX/TEL auto switch
Specifies the detailed settings when the receive mode is set to .
zDRPD: Set FAX ring pat.
Sets the distinctive ring pattern the machine gives off when you receive a fax call. If you 
subscribe to a DRPD service, set this to match the pattern assigned by your telephone company. 
This setting is only available in US and Canada.Redial timesSpecifies the maximum number of redial attempts.
Redial intervalSpecifies the length of time the machine waits between redial 
attempts.
Attach TX imageWhen  or  is selected, 
sets whether to print the first page of the document below the 
transmission report 
Ring start timeSpecifies the length of time to allow the machine to judge 
whether an incoming call is fax or a voice call.
Telephone ring timeSpecifies, in seconds, the time the machine rings for a voice 
call.
Default actionSets whether to receive the fax after the specified ring time 
has elapsed.
 
						

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zIncoming ring
Sets whether to ring with an incoming call when the receive mode is set to  or . A telephone needs to be connected for the machine to ring.
zManual/auto switch
Sets, when the receive mode is set to  or , whether to 
automatically receive faxes after the machine rang a specified length of time.
zRemote RX
Enables/disables remote reception.
zRX image reduction
Enables/disables automatic reduction of incoming faxes so that they fit in the selected paper.
zRX start speed
Selects the fax reception speed.
zRX report
Sets whether to print a reception report after each reception.
Other Settings
„Read/write attribute
Selects whether to allow data to be written onto memory cards from a computer.
„Volume control
Selects the volume.
zKeypad volume
Selects the beep volume when pressing the buttons on the Operation Panel.
zAlarm volume
Selects the alarm volume.Ring countSpecifies the number of times the machine rings when  
is selected.
RX start timeSpecifies the length of time until automatic reception is started 
when  is selected.
Remote RX IDSpecifies the remote reception ID when  is selected.
Image reduction directionSelects the image reduction direction when  is selected.
Important
If you set this setting to , card direct printing cannot be done. After you 
finish operation of the memory card dedicated drive, be sure to revert this setting to .
 
						

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„Power save setting
Specifies the time until Power saving is enabled.
You can select from , ,  or . The initial value is set 
to .
„Country select
Selects the country where you are using your machine.
„Adjust contrast
Use this to adjust the contrast of the LCD if it is too low or too high.
„Slide show setting
Specifies the image display quality of the slide show.
Language selection
Changes the language for LCD messages.
Reset setting
Reverts all settings you made to the machine since purchase back to default. However, some data 
may not be erased, depending on the current usage state of your machine.
Save settings
Saves the settings for the Settings screen.
Load settings
Loads the settings for the Settings screen that were saved.
Note
This setting may not be available depending on the country of purchase.
Note
When  is selected, images are displayed at 5-second intervals. When 
 is selected, images are displayed at different time intervals according 
to their resolutions.
 
						

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Routine Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The machine will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is 
used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position.
The machine uses the following ink tanks.
Getting the Ink Level Information
You can check the ink tank status by the ink tank lamp display. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer 
Cover) of the machine and check the ink tank lamp.
When the ink level is low:
The ink tank lamp flashes slowly (about three seconds). Prepare a new ink tank.
...Repeats
When ink has run out:
The ink tank lamp flashes fast (about one second). Replace it with a new ink tank.
...Repeats
If an error message is displayed on the LCD, an ink tank error has occurred and the machine cannot 
continue to print. See “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page 161. Black: CLI-8BK Magenta: CLI-8M
Black: PGI-5BK Cyan: CLI-8C
Yellow: CLI-8Y
Note
zBe sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is 
Black , Black , Yellow , Magenta , Cyan .
zShould missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see “When 
Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect” on page 148.
 
						

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Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank
It is important to identify the empty tank using the LCD and replace it.
When Low Ink is Detected:   is displayed.
The message is displayed on the LCD when you start printing.
Obtain a new ink tank.
zTo continue printing, select  and then press [OK].
zTo cancel printing, select  and then press [OK].
When Ink has Run Out:   is displayed.
zPress [OK] to resume printing with an empty ink tank. When printing is finished, replace the ink 
tank immediately. If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it will be a cause of trouble.
* Printing does not resume if any of the ink tanks are left uninstalled. Be sure to press [OK] with 
all the ink tanks installed.
zPress [Stop/Reset] to cancel printing. Replace with a new ink tank.
Replacing Ink Tanks
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
Important
If ink runs low while a fax is being received, the fax may be stored in memory without being printed. 
See“Documents Stored in Memory” on page 113.
Note
zDo not replace the ink tank while scanning documents. If you open the Scanning Unit (Printer 
Cover) while scanning, the document may not be scanned properly.
zTo maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use.
zOnce an ink tank has been used, 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 if it is reinstalled.
zColor ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain 
the machine’s capabilities.
 
						

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1Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and the Paper Output Tray.
(1)Make sure the machine is turned on.
(2)Raise the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it stops.
* The Paper Output Tray will open automatically after the Print Head Holder moves to the 
center.
(A) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray if it does not open 
automatically.
2Open the Inner Cover.
Caution
Do not hold the LCD.
Important
If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head 
Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the 
Print Head Holder to the center.
Caution
zDo not try to manually move or stop the Print Head Holder.
zDo not touch any metal parts.
(A)
 
						

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3Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast.
(1)Push the tab (A) and remove the ink tank.
4Prepare a replacement tank.
(1)Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape (A) toward the 
arrow so that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (C). Then remove the film 
completely (B).
(2)Remove the orange protective cap (D) from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it.
Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from staining your 
fingers.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
Caution
Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B). Remove only the ink tank.
Important
zHandle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area.
zDiscard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of 
consumables.
Note
Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank.
(B)
(A)
(F)(E) (B)(D)
(A)
(G)(C)
 
						

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5Install the ink tank.
(1)Install the ink tank into the Print Head.
(2)Press on the   mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
(3)Ensure that the ink tank clicks into place and then its lamp lights red (B).
Important
zBe sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 5, as 
failure to follow this step may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands.
zDo not touch the electrical contacts (G). Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or 
become unable to print.
zDo not squeeze the side of ink tanks (F) as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain 
your clothes and hands. 
zDo not re-attach the protective cap (D) once you have removed it.
zDo not touch the open ink port (E) once the protective cap is removed, as this may prevent 
the ink from being ejected properly. 
zInk on the removed protective cap may stain your clothes and hands.
zEnsure that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the perforation. If there remains 
a part of the orange tape, ink may not be ejected correctly.
Note
Refer to the guide label (A) and insert the ink tank in the correct position.
Important
Make sure to install all the ink tanks to enable printing. The machine cannot be used unless 
all the ink tanks are installed.
(B)
(A)
 
						

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6Close the Inner Cover.
7Slowly close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). 
Keeping the Best Printing Results
zWhen unplugging the power cord
When unplugging the power cord, be sure to press [ON/OFF] first. When you press [ON/OFF], 
the Print Head is protected by the cap to prevent the ink from drying. When unplugging the 
power cord, be sure to unplug it after turning OFF the machine with [ON/OFF].
zWhen not using the machine for a long time
When not using the machine for a long time, print or copy in both black & white and in color, or 
perform Print Head cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head.
Numerous nozzles are installed in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Just as the 
uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if not used for a long period 
of time, the Print Head nozzles become blocked by dried ink. Periodically printing or cleaning the 
Print Head can prevent this blockage.
Note
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Printing will not occur if the Inner Cover is open.
Caution
zBe sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful 
not to get your fingers caught.
zDo not hold the LCD.
Note
zIf  is displayed on the LCD after the Scanning 
Unit (Printer Cover) is closed, some ink tanks may be installed in the wrong positions. 
Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all the ink tanks are installed in 
the correct order directed on the label.
zWhen you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the machine executes Print Head 
cleaning automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning 
finishes.
Note
If the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, 
ink may blur depending on the paper.
 
						

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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the Print 
Head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles.
If the ruled lines are shifted after running the Print Head maintenance, align the Print Head.
zIf the ruled lines are shifted
Note
Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the Print Head, check the following;
– Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), and make sure that all the ink tanks click into place and 
then their lamps light red.
– If any one of the lamps is flashing, the associated ink tank is empty or running low. See “Getting 
the Ink Level Information” on page 142.
If an ink tank lamp is flashing even though ink remains in that ink tank, it is inserted in the wrong 
position. Make sure that the correct ink tank color is inserted in each position. Open the 
Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure all the ink tank lamps are lit. See “Replacing an 
Ink Tank” on page 142.
– If the ink tank lamp is unlit, press the   mark on the ink tank firmly until it clicks to fully insert 
it. Make sure that all packaging material is peeled off the ink tank. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on 
page 143.
Step 1
 See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 149After Print Head 
cleaning, print the 
nozzle check 
pattern.
If missing lines or white stripes appear
Step 2
See“Print Head Cleaning” on page 151
If the problem remains after performing Print Head 
cleaning twice
Step 3
See“Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 152
Note
If Print Head Deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care 
Center.
Step 1
See“Aligning Print Head automatically” on page 153