Canon printer PIXMA iP4200 User Manual

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Handling Error Messages
When a printer error occurs, the  ALARM lamp flashes orange in the way as shown below. The 
number of flashes (orange) indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes 
and take the appropriate action to correct the error. 
Number of 
FlashesPossible CauseTr y This
Two flashesPrinter is out of 
paper/Paper does 
not feedReload paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette and press the  RESUME/CANCEL 
button.
Three flashesPaper jam/Paper 
Output Tray...

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Nine flashes A specified period of time has elapsed 
without receiving a 
response from the 
digital camera/The 
digital camera or 
digital video 
camcorder 
connected is not 
compatible with 
this printer Disconnect the camera cable and reconnect it.
Depending on the model or brand of
 your device, you may have to 
select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the 
device. 
You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually 
after connecting the...

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An Error Message Ap pears on the Screen
POWER (green) and  ALARM 
(orange) lamps flash 
alternately An error that requires contacting the Customer Care Center may have occurred.
Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer off and 
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 remains, contact the Customer Care Center.
ProblemPossible CauseTr y This
Writing Error/...

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Cannot print with 
Automatic Duplex 
PrintingIncorrect paper size 
is selectedCheck the Paper Size  setting from within your application to ensure that it 
matches the size of the paper loaded.
Check  Paper Size  on the Page Setup  tab in the printer properties dialog box 
(Windows) or the  Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh) to ensure that it matches 
the size of the paper loaded.
The sizes of media suitable for automatic duplex printing are Letter and 5 x 7/
127.0 x 177.8 mm.
To print...

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Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera
The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a digital still 
camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to eliminate them.
* Hereafter, the digital still camera and digital video ca mcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera.
“Error No.: 2001”A specified period 
of time has elapsed 
without receiving a 
response from the 
digital camera/The 
digital camera or 
digital...

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*1 To resume printing, you can press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer instead of selecting  Continue.
*2 The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during cleaning, for example. If this message appears, you will need to call for  servicing to replace the absorber and to  check the printer for proper operation.
Low ink level It is about time to replace the 
ink tank with a new one Slow flashing (at about three second interval in red) of an ink 
tank lamp indicates that ink in this...

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zPictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct  compatible digital cameras can be 
connected to your printer for direct printing.
z This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge- 
or Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras. The error messages and operations 
may vary depending on the camera you are using.
For errors on non-Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras, count the number of 
flashes (in orange) the  ALARM lamp on the printer makes and check for the 
cause of the...

Appendix
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Appendix
„Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct 
Compatible Digital Camera
Let’s take a look at the media types that can be set on the Canon Bubble Jet Direct 
compatible digital camera connected to this printer and their limitations.
Media Types for Digital Camera
When you connect a digital camera, you can use the following media:
zFor the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to 
your digital camera manual. For print error messages, see  “Cannot...

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zThe digital camera does not support the following functions:
- Print quality setting
-Printer maintenance
z Images other than Exif may not be index-printed. 

Appendix
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Specifications
Printer
Maximum resolution (dpi): 9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical)* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum.
Print speed *
* Print speed will vary depending on system  configuration, software, document complexity, 
print mode and page coverage. Black printing (text pattern)
Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 29 ppm
Standard: 14.7 ppm
Color printing 
Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 19 ppm
Standard: 10.7 ppm
Print width: 203.2 mm max. (8.0 inches) (for...