Canon printer PIXMA mini260 User Manual

							49 Printing Maintenance
1Ensure that the printer is on.
2Open the Printer Cover.
(1)Slide the Lock Switch toward the right to open 
the Printer Cover.
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
Important
If the Printer Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, 
the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Close and 
reopen the Printer Cover to return the holder to the 
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3Remove the empty ink tank. 
4Prepare a replacement ink tank.
(1)Push the tab.
(2)Remove the ink tank.
Important
zHandle ink tank carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area.
zDiscard empty ink tank according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of 
consumables.
(1)Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange 
protective cap.
Dispose of the protective cap.
Important
zDo not touch the electrical contacts (A) on the ink tank. 
Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction or 
become unable to print.
zDo not reattach the protective cap once you have 
removed it.
zOnce the protective cap is removed, do not touch the 
open ink port.
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5Insert the ink tank. 
6Close the Printer Cover.
(1)Insert a new ink tank slightly slanted toward the 
Print Head.
(1)
(2)Push down on the  on the ink tank until it 
clicks into place.
Ensure that the ink lamp is lit red.
(2)
(1)Lift the Printer Cover and pull the Lock Bar 
close.
(2)Close the Printer Cover firmly until it clicks into 
place.
(1)
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							52Changing the Printer Settings
Changing the Printer Settings
This section describes the procedure to change the settings in the Device settings screen, taking 
the steps to specify Date display as an example.
1Turn on the printer.
2Display the Device settings screen. See “Basic Operation for the Operation Panel” 
on page 7.
(1)Select Device settings, then press the OK button.
The Device settings screen is displayed.
3Select the menu.
(1)Select the setting item, then press the OK button.
Example: select Other settings.
The setting screen for the selected item is displayed.
(2)Select the menu, then press the OK button.
Example: select Date display.
4Change the settings.
(1)Select the setting item, then press the OK button.
Example: select MM/DD/YYYY.
(1)
(2)
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							53 Changing the Printer Settings
Print settings

						

							54Changing the Printer Settings

						

							55 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Lets take a look at countermeasures against problems which may occur during use of the printer.
z“Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 55
z“LCD Cannot Be Seen at all” on page 60
z“An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 60
z“Cannot Install the Printer Driver” on page 61
z“Cannot Connect to Computer Properly” on page 62
z“Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 63
z“Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs” on page 66
z“Paper Does Not Feed Properly” on page 67
z“Paper Jams” on page 68
z“The POWER Lamp (blue) and ALARM Lamp (orange) Flash Alternately” on page 69
z“Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on page 69
z“Cannot Print Properly through Wireless Communication” on page 71
Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD
Note
Here, we will discuss errors indicated on the LCD, problems that might occur during direct printing from the 
digital camera. If you cannot find the symptom corresponding to a certain problem, refer to the User’s 
Guide on-screen manual.
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There are no photos in memory 
card.
zThere are no image data stored on the memory card that can be 
read by this printer.
zThe printer may not recognize the file if the file name or the folder 
path contains certain characters. Use only alphanumeric 
characters.
zPhoto data edited or processed on a computer must be printed 
from the computer.
The print head lock lever is not 
properly applied. Open the 
cover and press the lock 
buttons on both ends of the 
lever.zThe lock levers of the Print Head are not set properly (there are 
two lock levers). Push the both lock levers (left and right) until each 
click into place.
zThe ink tank is not set properly. Push the ink tank until it clicks into 
place.
The following ink may have run 
out. Replacing the ink tank is 
recommended.
U041If the lamp on the ink tank is flashing, ink may have run out.
Replacing the ink tank is recommended.
If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press 
the OK button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can 
continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the 
printing. The printer may be damaged if printing is continued 
under the ink out condition. 
						

							56Troubleshooting
Printer detected ink out 
condition of the following ink. 
Replace the ink tank.
U170Ink has run out. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)
Replace the ink tank and close the Printer Cover.
Printing under the current condition may damage the printer.
If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to 
release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press 
and hold the Stop/Reset button for at least 5 seconds, and then 
release it.
* With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the 
remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon 
shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be 
caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
The remaining level of the 
following ink cannot be correctly 
detected. Replace the ink tank.
U180The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected.
Replace the ink tank and close the Printer Cover.
Printing with an ink tank that was once empty may damage the 
printer.
If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to 
release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press 
and hold the Stop/Reset button for at least 5 seconds, and then 
release it.
* With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the 
remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon 
shall not be liable for any printer malfunction or damage caused 
by refilled ink tank.
Print head is not installed.
Install the print head. / The type 
of print head is incorrect.
Install the correct print head.Follow the directions given in the Easy Setup Instructions (Setup 
Sheet) to install the Print Head.
If the Print Head is already installed, remove the Print Head and 
then reinstall it. If the error is not resolved, the Print Head may be 
damaged. Contact your Canon Service representative.
The ink absorber is almost full. 
Press OK to continue printing. 
Contact the service center.The printer has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used during 
Print Head Cleaning, for example.
This error message indicates that the ink absorber is nearly full.
Press the OK button to cancel the error so you can continue 
printing.
However, because printing is disabled once the ink absorber 
becomes completely full and until the ink absorber is replaced, 
you are recommended to contact a Canon service representative 
as early as possible (You will need to replace a particular part of 
the printer).
The following ink tank cannot be 
recognized.
U140
U150
zThe ink tank is not compatible with this printer. (The lamp on the 
ink tank is off.)
Install an appropriate ink tank.
See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 47.
zAn Ink tank error has occurred. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) 
Replace the ink tank.
See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 47.
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							57 Troubleshooting
The device may be 
incompatible.
Remove the device and check 
the manual supplied with the 
connected device.Disconnect the cable connecting the printer and the device, and 
then reconnect it.
Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have 
to select a PictBridge-compliant print mode on the device before 
connecting it to the printer. You may also have to turn on the 
camera or select Play mode manually after connecting the 
device to the printer. Disconnect the cable connection, dismiss 
the error message on the printer, and perform necessary 
operations according your device’s instruction manual before 
reconnecting it to the printer.
If the error is still not resolved, there is a possibility that you are 
using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is not 
supported by this printer. Use a digital camera or digital video 
camcorder compatible with this printer.
Error code An error requiring servicing may have occurred. Turn off the 
printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power 
supply. If you are attaching the optional battery, remove it once. 
After a while, plug the power cord of the printer back in, and then 
turn on the printer. If the same error occurs, contact a Canon 
service representative.
The card is currently write-
enabled.
Set to read-only mode before 
performing operation.The Card Slot is set to Read/write mode.
You cannot print in this mode. After writing on the memory card, 
set to Read-only mode again.
No battery. Turn printer off and 
use the AC adapter or install a 
charged battery.The optional battery is running low.
(1)Turn off the printer.
(2)Connect the supplied AC adapter or attach the charged 
battery, then turn on the printer. For details on how to charge 
the battery, refer to the manual supplied with the battery.
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58Troubleshooting
Auto head align has failed.
Press OK and repeat operation. 
 Possible causes are as follows:
zPaper of size other than 4 x 6/101.6 x 152.4 mm is loaded in the 
Auto Sheet Feeder.
Press the 
OK button on the printer to dismiss the error message, 
then load two sheets of supplied paper or Canon genuine 4 x 6/
101.6 x 152.4 mm paper* in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
zPaper is not loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Press the OK button to dismiss the error message, and then load 
paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
zPaper is loaded with the wrong side facing upwards.
Press the OK button on the printer to dismiss the error message, 
then load two sheets of supplied paper or Canon genuine 4 x 6/
101.6 x 152.4 mm paper* with printing side up in the Auto Sheet 
Feeder.
zThe Paper Guide is not touching the edge of paper.
If the Paper Guide is not touching the edge of paper, the paper at 
a slant passes through inside the printer and the Auto Head 
Alignment may be failed.
Press the 
OK button on the printer to dismiss the error message, 
then load two sheets of supplied paper or Canon genuine 4 x 6/
101.6 x 152.4 mm paper* in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
zPrint Head nozzles are clogged.
Press the OK button to dismiss the error message, and print the 
nozzle check pattern to check the status of the Print Head. To 
print the nozzle check pattern, see “Printing the Nozzle Check 
Pattern” on page 43.
zThe Paper Output Slot is exposed to strong light.
Press the OK button to dismiss the error message, and then 
adjust your operating environment and/or the position of the 
printer so that the Paper Output Slot is not exposed directly to 
strong light.
After carrying out the above measures, if the problem continues 
after aligning the Print Head again, press the  OK button to 
dismiss the error message, and then perform Manual Print Head 
Alignment.
* Use the following papers.
Matte Photo Paper
Photo Paper Plus Glossy
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