Canon printer PIXMA SELPHY DS810 User Manual

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3Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the Print Head Nozzles are 
clean.
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 66.
Notes
• If the problem remains, replace the Ink Tank. 
See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 71.
• If Ink Tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be worn 
out. 
Contact a Canon service representative.
„Aligning the Print Head
If print quality is poor, adjust the Print Head position. It may solve the problem.
1Prepare to...

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3Align the Print Head.
(2) Press the T button to move the cursor on the column B and select the most even, 
least irregular patterns and use the WX buttons to select the number that 
corresponds.
Repeat the operation for the column C and D.
(3) Press the OK button.
The Print Head position is adjusted.
Note
Printing a current setting of the Print Head position
1Turn on the printer. 
See “Turning On the Printer” on page 16.
2 Load the supplied paper or Canon 4"×6"/...

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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.
• Ink Tank:   BCI-16 Color
„Replacing an Ink Tank
When an Ink Tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
1Ensure that the printer is on.
2Open the Cover.
3Remove the empty Ink Tank.
(1) Slide the Cover Open Switch toward the right 
to open the Cover.
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
(1) Push the tab....

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4Prepare a replacement Ink Tank.
5Insert the Ink Tank.
6Close the Cover.
The Print Head Holder moves to the right.
Important
Be sure to reset the ink counter using the following procedure when changing the Ink 
Ta n k .
Notes
• To maintain optimal print quality, use an Ink Tank within six months of its first use.
• Once an Ink Tank has been used, 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...

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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
If an Ink Tank is removed, the printer will output a message prompting you to 
confirm replacement of the Ink Tank at the start of the next print job.
When an Ink Tank has been replaced, follow the procedure below to reset the 
ink counter. The low ink warning is...

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Low Ink Warning Display
How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly
• Reset the ink counter every time you install a new Ink Tank.
The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronize it with the 
actual ink level. The ink counter can only be adjusted when it is reset at the 
time a new Ink Tank is installed.
• Do not reset the ink counter of an Ink Tank in use.
Synchronization of the counter and the actual ink level will not work 
properly.
The '!' shows a low ink...

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Troubleshooting
Let's take a look at countermeasures against problems which may occur during use 
of the printer.
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.
• “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page 75
• “Cannot See the Display Properly on the LCD/Cannot See the Display on the LCD” on 
page...

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Note
Accompanied by Ink Tank icon with '?'
Always be sure to reset the ink counter when you replace Ink Tank.
See “Resetting the Ink Counter” on page 73.
A “?” is displayed next to the Ink counter between the time one Ink Tank is removed 
and the ink counter is reset when the next one is installed. Display of the “?” can be 
disabled by changing the settings on Low ink warning.
1Press the Menu button.
2 Select To o l  b o x and then press the OK button.
3 Select Device settings...

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Cannot See the Display Properly on the LCD/Cannot 
See the Display on the LCD
Paper Does Not Feed Properly/Paper Jam
Possible CauseTr y This
Cannot see the display 
properly on the LCD/the 
display on the LCD is 
illegibleIf the LCD contrast is too strong or too weak, adjust the Adjust 
contrast setting in the To o l  b o x. See “Adjust contrast” on page 43.
Cannot see the display 
on the LCDThe LCD may be in sleep mode. Press the OK button to deactivate 
sleep mode. If you leave the...

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Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear
Paper Jams(1)Slowly pull the paper out from the back of the printer or, from 
the front of the printer.
• If the paper does not come out from the front of the printer or 
the back of the printer, or the paper tears and some of it is left 
in the printer, turn the printer off, then open the Cover and 
remove the piece of paper. Do not touch internal parts in the 
printer.
• If you cannot extract the paper, turn 
the printer off,...