Canon printer PIXMA mini320 User Manual

							28Routine Maintenance
(2)Select  Maintenance , then press the  OK button.
(4) Select  Yes, then press the  OK button.
The nozzle check pattern is printed and the confirmation screen of 
patterns is displayed.
3Examining the nozzle check pattern.
z When there is more than one white stripe on the print check patterns:Select Also B, then press the OK button
The confirmation screen of Cleaning is displayed.
Select  Yes to start the cleaning.
See “Print Head Cleaning” on right column.
„ Print Head Cleaning
Clean the Print Head if white streaks appear in the printed nozzle check pattern. 
Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Note that 
cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber. 
Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only 
when necessary.
1Prepare for printing.
Turn on the printer.
See “Turning On/Off the Printer” on page 6.
2Start Print Head Cleaning.
(1) Select  Settings   on the Home screen, then press the  OK button.
(2) Select  Maintenance , then press the  OK button.
3Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the Print Head Nozzles 
are clean.
When Print Head Cleaning finishes, the confirmation message is displayed. 
Select  Yes to print the Nozzle Check Patte rn, and verify the Print Head 
Nozzles.
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 27.
(3) Select  Nozzle check pattern , then 
press the  OK button.
The confirmation screen of  Nozzle 
check pattern  is displayed.
zWhen all print check patterns are 
successfully printed:
Select  All A, then press the  OK button.
When no white stripes appear
When white stripes appear
Note If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head 
Deep Cleaning.
(3) Select  Cleaning , then press the  OK 
button.
(4) Select  Yes, then press the  OK 
button.
Print Head Cleaning starts.
ImportantDo not perform any other operations 
until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. 
This takes about 1 minute. 
						

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Routine Maintenance
„ Print Head Deep Cleaning
If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head 
Deep Cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Note that cleaning the Print 
Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep 
Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform 
this procedure only when necessary.
1Prepare for printing.
Turn on the printer.
See “Turning On/Off the Printer” on page 6.
2Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.
(1) Select  Settings   on the Home screen, then press the  OK button.
(2) Select  Maintenance , then press the  OK button.
3Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the Print Head Nozzles 
are clean.
When Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes, the confirmation message is 
displayed. Select  Yes to print the Nozzle Check Pattern, and verify the Print 
Head Nozzles.
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 27.
„ Aligning the Print Head
If print quality is poor, adjust the Print Head position. It may solve the problem.
1Prepare for printing.
(1) Turn on the printer.
See “Turning On/Off the Printer” on page 6.
(2) Load one sheet of the supplied 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm paper or 
same-sized Canon genuine paper in the Rear Tray.
(3) Make sure that the Paper Thickness Lever is set to the right.
2Adjust the print head position.
(1)Select  Settings   on the Home screen, then press the  OK button.
(2) Select  Maintenance , then press the  OK button.
(4) Select  Yes, then press the  OK button.
The pattern is printed and the Print Head is aligned automatically. This 
takes about 3 minutes.
ImportantDo not perform any other operations until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. 
This takes about 90 seconds.
NoteIf the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer and perform another 
Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours.
If this does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact 
your Canon service representative.
(3) Select  Deep cleaning , then press 
the  OK button.
(4) Select  Yes, then press the  OK 
button.
Print Head Deep Cleaning starts.
ImportantBe sure to use the following paper.
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (PP-101) 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
Notez The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue.
z If adjustment was not done successfully, the “Auto head align has failed. Press 
the  OK button and repeat operation. .” error message is 
displayed on the LCD. For details, see “Error Message Is Displayed on the 
LCD” on page 35.
(3) Select  Auto head align , then press 
the  OK button.
NoteIf you select  Head alignment print , 
the printer exits the process after 
printing the current adjustment 
values. 
						

							30Routine Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace 
an ink tank.
When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error message is displayed on the LCD 
to inform you of the error. See “Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 35 
and confirm how to handle it.
„Getting the Ink Status Information
You can confirm the status of the ink tank in the following ways:
z“With the LCD of this Printer” below.
z “With the Ink Lamp” on right column.
When printing from your computer, error messages appear on your computer 
screen as well.
z With the LCD of this Printer
You can confirm the status of the ink tank in the remaining ink volume screen on 
the LCD.
1Make sure that the printer is turned on, then press the  HOME 
button.
The  HOME  screen is displayed.
2Press the left Function button.
The screen as shown below will be displayed. An error message may appear on the LCD during printing.
z
With the Ink Lamp
You can confirm the status of the ink tank by the ink lamp. Open the Printer 
Cover of the printer to confirm how the ink lamp lights or flashes.
zInk lamp is onThe ink tank is correctly set and there is enough ink remaining to print.
zInk lamp is flashingFlashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)
......Repeats
Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to 
have a new ink tank available.
Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals)
......Repeats
The ink tank is empty. Replace it with a new one.
z Ink lamp is offThe tank is not set properly. Press the  mark on the ink tank until the 
tank clicks into place. 
If the lamp is still off after reinserting the ink tank, there has been an error 
and the printer cannot print.
Notez For information on the compatible ink tank, refer to the back cover of this manual.
z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see 
“When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 27.
Confirm whether any symbols are 
displayed here.
Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we 
recommend you to have a new ink tank available.
Ink may have run out. See “The following ink may have run 
out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. U041” on 
page 35 and take the appropriate action.
NoteThe ink status information is also displayed in the screen that appears during 
printing.
Ink has run out. See “The following ink 
has run out. Replace the ink tank. U170” 
on page 36 and take the appropriate 
action. 
						

							31 Routine Maintenance
„Replacing an Ink Tank
1Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2Open the Printer Cover.
3Remove the empty ink tank. 
Important
Handling Ink
zTo maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon 
genuine ink tank.
Refilling ink is not recommended.
zOnce you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer 
with an ink tank removed.
zReplace an empty tank with a new one. Inserting a partially used ink tank may 
cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such a tank, the printer will not be 
able to inform you when to replace the tank properly.
zOnce an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and 
leave it out in the open.
This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the printer may not operate properly 
when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within 
six months of first use.
zColor ink is consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, 
which may be necessary to maintain the printers performance. When an ink 
tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one.
(1)Slide the Lock Switch 
toward the right to 
open the Printer 
Cover.
The Print Head 
Holder moves to the 
center.
ImportantIf 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 center.
(1)Push the tab.(2)Remove the ink tank.
ImportantzHandle 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. 
						

							32Routine Maintenance
4Prepare a replacement ink tank.
5Insert the ink tank. 
6Close the Printer Cover.
(1)Unpack a new ink tank and remove 
the orange protective cap.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
ImportantzDo 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 re-attach the protective cap 
once you have removed it. Discard it 
according to the local laws and 
regulations regarding disposal of 
consumables.
zDo not touch the open ink ports (B) 
once the protective cap is removed, as 
this may prevent the ink from being 
ejected properly.
(A)
(B)
(1)Insert the new ink tank slightly 
slanted to meet the  on the ink 
tank to  on the printer.
(1)
(2)Push down on the  mark on 
the ink tank until it clicks into 
place.
Ensure that the ink lamp is lit 
red.
(2)
ImportantIf the front (innermost) part of the ink tank (A) is sticking up, push down on 
the Canon logo on the ink tank as illustrated below. Do not remove the ink 
tank forcibly.
NoteWhen you start printing after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is performed 
automatically. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes.
(A)
(1)Lift the Printer Cover and pull the 
Lock Bar close.
(2)Close the Printer Cover firmly 
until it clicks into place.
(2)(1) 
						

							33
Changing 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.
1Make sure that the printer is turned on, then press the  HOME 
button.
The  HOME  screen is displayed.
2Display the  Device settings  screen. 
(1)Select  Settings   on the Home screen, then press the  OK button.
(2) 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.
The setting screen for the selected item is displayed.
(2) Select the menu, then press the  OK button.
4Change the settings.
(1) Select the setting item, then press the  OK button.
Print settings
„Ink drying wait time
Use this setting only if the print surface becomes smudged.
Wireless print settings
For details, see “Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing 
from a Mobile Phone or a PDA” on page 25.
Bluetooth settings
For details, refer to the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
PictBridge settings
For details, see “Settings on the Printer” on page 23.
ImportantBe sure to set this back to  Standard after printing since it takes longer than usual 
for one printing. 
						

							34Changing the Printer Settings
Other settings
„Date display
Changes the display format of shooting dates when printed.
„Read/write attribute
Selects whether to allow data to be written onto memory cards from a computer.
„Slide show setting
Selects  Image quality: Standard  or Image quality: High  for the image display 
quality of the slide show.
Language selection
Changes the language for LCD messages and menus.
Reset setting
You can change the settings back to the default, except for the LCD language and 
the position of the Print Head.Notez When  Date ON  is selected on the advanced print settings screen, the shooting 
date is printed in the date display format you selected. For print setting, see 
“Advanced Print Settings Screen” on page 15.
z The shooting date format is as specified in the DPOF setting from DPOF 
printing.
ImportantzRemove the memory card before changing this setting. For details, refer to the 
User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
z When you write the data on the memory card, connect the printer with the AC 
adapter. The printer cannot be set to the  Read/write mode with using the 
optional battery. The printer can be set to the  Read/write mode when using 
both the AC adapter and optional battery, but do not remove the AC adapter 
when you write the data on the memory card.
z If you set this setting to  Read/write mode, card direct printing cannot be done. 
After you finish operation of the memory card dedicated drive, be sure to set it 
back to  Read-only mode . And also, when you turn off the printer, the  Read/
write mode  will be canceled and the setting is returned to the  Read-only 
mode  when you turn on the printer next time.
NoteWhen  Image quality: High  is selected, it may take time until images are 
displayed. 
						

							35
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when 
using the printer.
z “Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 35
z “LCD Cannot Be Seen At All” on page 38
z “An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 38
z “Cannot Install the Printer Driver” on page 39
z “Cannot Connect to Computer Properly” on page 40
z “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 40
z “Printer Does Not Start” on page 43
z “Paper Does Not Feed Properly” on page 43
z “Paper Jam” on page 43
z “The Power Lamp (blue) and Alarm Lamp (orange) Flash Alternately” on page 44
z “Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device” on page 44
z “Cannot Remove a Memory Card” on page 46
z “Cannot Print Properly through Wireless Communication” on page 46
Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD
NoteThis section mainly describes the methods of printer operation for troubleshooting. To 
handle problems using your computer, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the  User’s Guide on-
screen manual. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, “Reading the On-
screen Manuals” on page 47.
CauseAction
The following ink may 
have run out. 
Replacing the ink tank is 
recommended.
U041 If 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. 
See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 30.
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 lever of the Print Head is not set properly 
(there are two tabs of the lock lever). Push both tabs 
(left and right) until each clicks into place.
zThe ink tank is not set properly. Push the ink tank until 
it clicks into place.
The following ink tank 
cannot be recognized.
U043 The ink tank is not set properly. Push the ink tank 
until it clicks into place and ensure that the ink lamp is 
lit red.
Print head is not installed.
Install the print head.
U051
The type of print head is 
incorrect.
Install the correct print 
head.
U052 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 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 30.
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 30.
CauseAction 
						

							36Troubleshooting
The following ink has run 
out.
Replace the ink tank.
U170 Ink 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. 
See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 30.
NoteIf the function for detecting the remaining ink level is 
disabled, the ink tank in gray is displayed in the remaining 
ink volume screen on the LCD. See “Getting the Ink 
Status Information” on page 30.
Printer detected ink out 
condition of the following 
ink.
Replace the ink tank.
U180 Printer detected ink out condition. (The lamp on the 
ink tank flashes.)
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 malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of 
printing under the ink out condition or refilled ink tank.
See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 30.
NoteIf the function for detecting the remaining ink level is 
disabled, the ink tank in gray is displayed in the remaining 
ink volume screen on the LCD. See “Getting the Ink 
Status Information” on page 30.
CauseActionThere are no photos in 
memory card.zThere are no image data saved 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 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 your Canon service representative as early 
as possible (You will need to replace a particular part 
of the printer).
The device may be 
incompatible.
Remove the device and 
check the manual 
supplied with the 
connected device.
zA communication time out occurs if an operation takes 
too long or if it takes too much time to send data. This 
may cancel printing. In such cases, disconnect and 
reconnect the USB cable.
When printing from a PictBridge compliant device, 
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 your device or select 
Play mode manually after connecting the device to the 
printer. Perform necessary operations before 
connecting your device referring to its instruction 
manual.
If the error is still not resolved, check if you can print 
another photograph.
zCheck your device connected to the printer. Only 
PictBridge compliant devices or the optional Bluetooth 
Unit BU-20 can be connected to the printer for direct 
printing.
CauseAction 
						

							37
Troubleshooting
Printer error has 
occurred.
Turn off power then back 
on again. If problem 
persists, see the manual. Follow the procedure below to resolve the problem.
(1)
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.
(2) After a while, plug the power cord of the printer 
back in, and then turn on the printer.
If the same error occurs, make sure that the ink tank 
is set properly.
If the ink tank is not set properly, do not remove it 
forcibly. See Step 5 of “Replacing an Ink Tank” on 
page 30 and set the ink tank properly. After that, 
perform the steps (1) and (2) above once 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.
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.
An unsupported USB hub 
is connected.
Remove the hub. If a PictBridge compliant device is connected via a 
USB hub, remove the hub and connect it directly to 
the printer.CauseAction
CautionIf you cannot confirm that the ink tank is set 
properly since the Print Head Holder moves to the 
right, contact your Canon service representative. Auto head align has 
failed.
Press [OK] and repeat 
operation. 
Possible causes are as follows:
zPaper of size other than 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm is 
loaded in the Rear Tray.
Press the 
OK button on the printer to dismiss the 
error message, then load one sheet of the supplied 5 
x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm paper or same-sized Canon 
genuine paper* in the Rear Tray.
zPaper is not loaded in the Rear Tray.
Press the OK button on the printer to dismiss the 
error message, and then load paper in the Rear Tray.
zPaper is loaded with the wrong side facing upwards.
Press the OK button on the printer to dismiss the 
error message, then load one sheet of the supplied 5 
x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm paper or same-sized Canon 
genuine paper* with printing side up in the Rear Tray.
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 one sheet of the supplied 5 
x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm paper or same-sized Canon 
genuine paper* in the Rear Tray.
* Use the following paper.Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101zPrint Head nozzles are clogged.
Press the OK button on the printer 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 27.
zThe Paper Output Slot is exposed to strong light.
Press the OK button on the printer 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.
CauseAction