Canon printer PIXMA i320 User Manual

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Aligning Print Head
If ruled lines are printed misaligned, adjust the print head position.
1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer.
2Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu
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4Align the Print Head.
(1)Look at the print-out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular 
patterns and enter the number that corresponds.
(4)When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK
OKOK OK.
1Ensure the printer is on.
2Open the Print Utility dialog box.
(1)Select Page Setup…
Page Setup…Page Setup… Page Setup…  in the File
FileFile File menu.
(2)Click Utilities
UtilitiesUtilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility
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3Print the pattern.
4Align the Print Head.
(1)Look at the print-out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular 
patterns and enter the number that corresponds.
(4)Click Close.
Close.Close. Close.
(5)Click OK.
OK.OK. OK. NoteIf it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column F, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white 
stripes.
(1)
(1)(1) (1) Select Test Print
 Test Print Test Print  Test Print from 
the pull-down menu.
(2)
(2)(2) (2)...

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Replacing an Ink Tank
When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. 
The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in 
the incorrect position.
With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the order indicated below.
• Black: BCI-24 Black
• Color: BCI-24 Color
„Replacing Ink Tanks
When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
1Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front...

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3Prepare a replacement tank
(1)Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap.
4Insert the ink tank
(1)Insert the ink tank into a slot.
(2)Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
5Close the front cover.
The print head holder moves to the right. ImportantzDo not re-attach the protective cap once you have 
removed it.
zOnce the protective cap is removed, do not touch the 
open ink port.
NotezOnce an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the...

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„Resetting the Ink Counter
When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. The low ink warning is 
only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset.
Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement
When the front cover remains open for a certain period of time, the printer will output a 
message prompting you to confirm replacement of the ink tank at the start of the next 
print job.
1Check the message, and click Yes or OK
2Select the replaced ink tank, and...

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ImportantMistakenly clicking No
NoNo No or Cancel
 Cancel Cancel  Cancel, instead, will prevent the 
Ink Low alert from functioning properly. If this happens, 
manually reset the ink counter according to the following 
procedure.
Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box:
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„How Low Ink Warning Setting Works
The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning 
has been preset to be automatically displayed.
When you reset the ink counter, it will assume the ink tank is full regardless of how 
much ink actually remains. The reset is the only way to match the counter value with an 
actual ink volume. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank.
Low Ink Warning Display
The ! shows a low ink level in the ink...

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Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting
This section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing 
problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. 
Refer to the Users Guide for additional information on topics not covered in 
this section.
• Cannot Install the Printer Driver
Cannot Install the Printer DriverCannot Install the Printer Driver Cannot Install the Printer Driver on page 38
• Print Quality is Poor or Contains...

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Cannot Install the Printer Driver
ProblemPossible CauseTry This
Cannot Install the 
Printer DriverInstallation 
procedure not 
followed correctlyFollow the installation instructions from the Easy Setup Instructions packaged 
with your printer.
Other applications 
running in the 
backgroundOther open applications on your computer can interfere with the installation 
routine. Close all open software applications before reinstalling the printer driver. 
Refer to the 
Easy Setup...