Canon printer PIXMA iP3300 User Manual
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57 Troubleshooting „ Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Media Type setting in the printer driver does not match the actual type of paper. Make sure that the Media Type set in the Main sheet of the printer driver (Windows) or the Quality & Media sheet of the Print dialog box (Macintosh) matches the type of the loaded printing paper. Print Head nozzles are clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output. zIf the nozzle check pattern does not print out properly Check if any...
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58Troubleshooting „Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged CauseAction Paper Feed Rollers are dirty. If paper is not feeding properly, clean the Paper Feed Rollers. Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller of the Auto Sheet Feeder will wear the roller, so perform this procedure only when necessary. For details on cleaning, see “Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Roller Cleaning)” on page 45. Inside of the printer is dirty. Performing duplex printing may leave some ink inside the printer, causing printouts...
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59 Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start CauseAction The printer is not powered on. / The power cord is no connected. Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the Power Connector of the printer. Plug the power cord all the way in, since it may be difficult to plug. Ink tank is empty. Open the Top Cover and check the ink lamps. If an ink lamp is flashing red at about 1-second intervals, the tank is empty. Replace the ink tank, and close the Top Cover. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page...
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60Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Unnecessary print jobs are left in queue. / Computer problems. Restarting your computer may solve the problem. If there are any unnecessary print jobs, follow the procedure below to delete them. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click the Maintenance tab and then...
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61 Troubleshooting Too much plain paper loaded. You can load approximately up to 150 sheets of 17 lb / 64 gsm plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder (0.52 inches / 13 mm in stack height), and up to 110 sheets of 17 lb / 64 gsm plain paper in the Front Feeder (0.39 inches / 10 mm in stack height). However, proper feeding of paper may not be possible at this maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). In such cases,...
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62Troubleshooting Paper Jams CauseAction Paper jammed in the Paper Output Slot, the Auto Sheet Feeder, or the Front Feeder. Remove the paper following the procedure below. (1) Slowly pull the paper out, either from a paper source or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier. (A) When feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder (B) When feeding from the Front Feeder z If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the Top Cover and remove it. After removing all paper, close the Top...
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63 Troubleshooting Paper jammed inside the printer at the transport unit. Remove the paper following the procedure below. (1) Hold the Rear Cover Lever and then press to the right and pull to remove the Rear Cover. (2) If you can see the jammed paper, slowly pull the paper out. z Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer. z If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it back on. The paper will be ejected automatically. (3) Hold the Rear Cover so that the Rear Cover...
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64Troubleshooting The last extension segment of the Output Paper Support is standing upright. When printing on Legal-sized paper, do not set the last extension segment of the Output Paper Support upright. CauseAction
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65 Troubleshooting ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange „ ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange as shown below. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has oc curred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error. CauseAction Two flashes: Printer is out of paper. / Paper does not feed. Reload paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Front Feeder and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Three flashes: Paper jam. The paper may be jammed....
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66Troubleshooting „POWER Lamp Flashes Green and ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately If the POWER and ALARM lamps flash alternately, disconnect the printer cable from the printer, turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on after leaving it for a while. If the problem is not resolved, contact your Canon service representative. Nine flashes: No response from connected digital camera or video camcorder. / Connected...