Canon Pixma Mx310 Quick Start Guide

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Routine Maintenance
z With the Computer Screen
You can confirm the status of each FINE Cartri dge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and 
Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
(A) Confirm whether any sy mbols are displayed here.The function for detecting the remaining ink 
level is disabled.
The statuses of a Color and Black FINE 
Cartridges may not be the same.
This message is displayed on the following 
occasions. We recommend that you replace 
the FINE Cartridge promptly.
zInk is low while...

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Follow the procedure below to open each of the confirmation screens.
1Open the printer properties dialog box.
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog  Box Directly from Control Panel” in “Opening 
the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
2Click View Printer Status  on the Maintenance  sheet.
To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the  Ink Details menu.
1Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ...

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„Replacing FINE Cartridges
When FINE Cartridges run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
1Make sure that the machine is turned on, lift 
the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with both 
hands, then pull the Scanning Unit Support 
(A) down into place.
The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left.
Important
Handling FINE Cartridges
zDo not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The machine 
may not print out properly if you touch it.
(A)...

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2Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.
(1)Push down the FINE Cartridge.
(2)Remove the FINE Cartridge.
3Prepare the replacement FINE cartridge.
(1)Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the 
orange protective tape (A) gently.
CautionzDo not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it.
zDo not touch the metallic parts inside the machine.
Important
If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge 
Holder moves to the right. Close and...

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4Install the FINE Cartridge.
(1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into 
the appropriate slot.
The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed 
into the left slot ( ) and the Color FINE 
Cartridge should be into the right slot ( ).
(2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into 
place.
5Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back 
to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
Important
The...

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Keeping the Best Printing Results
To avoid drying of the Print Head and cl ogging of the nozzles, note the following.
„When You Turn Off the Machine
Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine.
(1) Press the  ON/OFF button to turn off the machine.
(2) Confirm that the  Power lamp has gone out.
This takes a few seconds or  as long as around 30 seconds.
(3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
If you are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off instead.
When you...

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Cleaning Your Machine
This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your machine.
„Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine
Be sure to use a soft cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface 
with it gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning.
„Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the Platen Glass (D), the inner side of the Document 
Cover (white sheet)...

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„Cleaning the ADF
1Open the Document Tray.
2Open the Feeder Cover.
3With a soft, clean, lint-free and dry cloth, wipe 
off any paper dust from the inside of the 
Feeder Cover (A).
4After wiping, close the Feeder Cover by 
pushing it until it clicks into place.
5Close the Document Tray.
6Reconnect the power cord then turn on the 
machine.
„Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)
Clean the paper feed roller if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper feed roller will...

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3Clean the paper feed roller.
(1)Press the Menu button repeatedly until MAINTENANCE appears.
(2)Press the [ or ] button to select ROLLER CLEANING, then press the OK button.
The paper feed roller will rotate as it is cleaned.
4Repeat step 3 twice.
5Make sure that the paper feed roller stops rotating, then load three or more sheets 
of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in portrait orientation in the Rear Tray.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness...

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4Load this and only this sheet of paper in the 
Rear Tray with the open side to the front.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For 
details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to 
“Inside” in “Main Components” of the  User’s Guide 
on-screen manual.
5Perform bottom plate cleaning.
(1) Press the  Menu button repeatedly until 
MAINTENANCE  appears.
(2) Press the  [ or  ] button to select  BOTTOM 
CLEANING , then press the  OK button.
The paper cleans the inside of the machine...