While the POWER lamp is flashing blue, the machine is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit blue.
NOTE- When printing large data such as a photo or graphics, it may take longer to start printing. While the POWER lamp is flashing blue, the computer is processing data and sending it to the machine. Wait until printing starts.
You can check the ink status on the LCD or with the ink lamps.
With the LCD on the Machine
1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and touch the HOME button.
The HOME screen will appear.
2. Select Setup 
on the HOME screen.
The Setup menu screen will appear.
3. Select Display remaining ink level 
, and touch the OK button.
A symbol appears in the area (A) if there is any information about the remaining ink level.
Example:
Ink tank is running low. Prepare a new ink tank.
NOTE
You can also check the ink status on a screen of the LCD displayed while printing.
With the Ink Lamps
1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.
2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) until it stops.
See step 2 in [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
3. Check the ink lamps.
Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) after confirming the ink lamp status.
See step 6 in [ Replacing an Ink Tank ]
The ink tank is correctly installed.
Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)
...... Repeats
Ink tank is running low. Prepare a new ink tank.
Flashing fast (at around 1-second intervals)
...... Repeats
- The ink tank is installed in the wrong position.
Or
- The ink has run out.
Make sure that the ink tank is installed in the correct position as indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder. If the position is correct but the lamp flashes, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD.
Refer to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
The ink tank is not installed properly or the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. If the ink tank is not installed properly, press the mark 
(Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank clicks into place. If it does not click into place, make sure that the orange protective cap has been removed from the bottom of the ink tank.
If the ink lamp is still off after reinstalling the ink tank, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD.
Refer to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
Checking the Ink Status
When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear to inform you of the error. Refer to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
When you need to replace ink tanks, follow the procedure below.
IMPORTANT
Handling ink
- If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with ink tanks removed.
- Use new ink tanks for replacement. Installing used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such ink tanks, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the ink tanks properly.
- Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.
NOTE- Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified. Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the Print Head, which may be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one.
1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.
2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) until it stops.
The Print Head Holder moves to the replacement position.
ATTENTION- Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder until it stops completely.
IMPORTANT- Do not place any object on the Document Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when the Document Cover is opened and cause the machine to malfunction.
- Be sure to lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) with the Document Cover closed.
- When opening or closing the Scanning Unit (Cover), do not touch the buttons on the Operation Panel. Doing so may result in an unexpected operation.
- Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.
- If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. In this case, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
3. Remove the ink tank with the lamp flashing fast.
Push the tab (A) and lift the ink tank to remove.
Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B).
IMPORTANT- Handle the ink tank carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area.
- Discard the empty ink tank according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
NOTE- Do not remove two or more ink tanks at the same time. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing two or more ink tanks.
- For details on ink lamp flashing speed, see [ Checking the Ink Status ].
4. Prepare the new ink tank.
(1) Take a new ink tank out of its package, remove the orange tape ( 
) completely, then remove the protective film ( 
) completely.
IMPORTANT- Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.
- If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole (C), ink may splash or the machine may not print properly.
(2) Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap (D) pointing up while being careful not to block the L-shape air hole (C).
(3) Slowly twist the orange protective cap (D) 90 degrees horizontally to remove it off.
IMPORTANT- Do not push the sides of the ink tank. If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole (C) blocked, ink may splash.
- Do not touch the inside of the orange protective cap (D) or the open ink port (E). The ink may stain your hands if you touch them.
- Do not reattach the protective cap (D) once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
5. Install the new ink tank.
(1) Insert the front end of ink tank into the Print Head at a slant.
Make sure that the position of the ink tank matches the label.
(2) Press the mark 
(Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red.
IMPORTANT- You cannot print if the ink tank is installed in the wrong position. Be sure to install the ink tank in the correct position according to the label on the Print Head Holder.
- You cannot print unless all the ink tanks are installed. Be sure to install all the ink tanks.
6. Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) gently.
ATTENTION- Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.
IMPORTANT- When opening or closing the Scanning Unit (Cover), do not touch the buttons on the Operation Panel. Doing so may result in an unexpected operation.
NOTE- If the error message appears after the Scanning Unit (Cover) is closed, refer to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
- When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the machine starts cleaning the Print Head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the Print Head.
- If printed ruled lines are misaligned or the print head position is misaligned, adjust the print head position. See [ Aligning the Print Head ]
- The machine may make noise during operation.
Replacing an Ink Tank
If there is still sufficient ink but its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may not be installed in a right position.
When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear to inform you of the error. Refer to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
When you need to replace ink tanks, follow the procedure below.
IMPORTANT
Handling ink
- If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with ink tanks removed.
- Use new ink tanks for replacement. Installing used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such ink tanks, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the ink tanks properly.
- Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.
NOTE- Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified. Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the Print Head, which may be necessary to maintain the machine's performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one.
1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently.
2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) until it stops.
The Print Head Holder moves to the replacement position.
ATTENTION- Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder until it stops completely.
IMPORTANT- Do not place any object on the Document Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when the Document Cover is opened and cause the machine to malfunction.
- Be sure to lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) with the Document Cover closed.
- When opening or closing the Scanning Unit (Cover), do not touch the buttons on the Operation Panel. Doing so may result in an unexpected operation.
- Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.
- If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. In this case, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
3. Remove the ink tank with the lamp flashing fast.
Push the tab (A) and lift the ink tank to remove.
Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B).
IMPORTANT- Handle the ink tank carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area.
- Discard the empty ink tank according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
NOTE- Do not remove two or more ink tanks at the same time. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing two or more ink tanks.
- For details on ink lamp flashing speed, see [ Checking the Ink Status ].
4. Prepare the new ink tank.
(1) Take a new ink tank out of its package, remove the orange tape ( ) completely, then remove the protective film ( ) completely.
IMPORTANT- Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.
- If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole (C), ink may splash or the machine may not print properly.
(2) Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap (D) pointing up while being careful not to block the L-shape air hole (C).
(3) Slowly twist the orange protective cap (D) 90 degrees horizontally to remove it off.
IMPORTANT- Do not push the sides of the ink tank. If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole (C) blocked, ink may splash.
- Do not touch the inside of the orange protective cap (D) or the open ink port (E). The ink may stain your hands if you touch them.
- Do not reattach the protective cap (D) once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
5. Install the new ink tank.
(1) Insert the front end of ink tank into the Print Head at a slant.
Make sure that the position of the ink tank matches the label.
(2) Press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red.
IMPORTANT- You cannot print if the ink tank is installed in the wrong position. Be sure to install the ink tank in the correct position according to the label on the Print Head Holder.
- You cannot print unless all the ink tanks are installed. Be sure to install all the ink tanks.
6. Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) gently.
ATTENTION- Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.
IMPORTANT- When opening or closing the Scanning Unit (Cover), do not touch the buttons on the Operation Panel. Doing so may result in an unexpected operation.
NOTE- If the error message appears after the Scanning Unit (Cover) is closed, refer to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
- When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the machine starts cleaning the Print Head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the Print Head.
- If printed ruled lines are misaligned or the print head position is misaligned, adjust the print head position. See [ Aligning the Print Head ]
- The machine may make noise during operation.
Replacing an Ink Tank
If the ink lamp is not lit, press the 
mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place.
When the machine is connected to your computer with a USB cable, make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine and the computer, then check the followings:
- If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the machine directly to the computer, and try printing again. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with the relay device. Consult the reseller of the relay device for details.
- There could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the USB cable and try printing again.
When you use the machine over LAN, make sure that the machine is connected to the network with a LAN cable or is set up correctly. For details, refer to your setup manual.
How to connect the machine to the computer (USB/wireless LAN/wired LAN)
If there are any unnecessary print jobs, delete them.
*If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information.
If the printer does not start printing, cancelled or failed print job data may be remaining.
Delete the undesired print job by using the Canon IJ Status Monitor.
1. Display the Canon IJ Status Monitor
Click the button of the status monitor displayed on the task bar.
The Canon IJ Status Monitor appears.
2. Display the print jobs
Click [ Display Print Queue.... ]
The print queue window opens.
3. Delete the print jobs
Select [ Cancel All Documents ] from the [ Printer ] menu.
When the confirmation message appears, click [ Yes ].
The deletion of the print job is complete.
IMPORTANT
Users who have not been granted access permission for printer management cannot delete the print job of another user.
REFERENCE
When you perform this operation, all print jobs are deleted. If the print queue list contained a necessary print job, start the printing process over from the beginning.
Deleting the Undesired Print Job
If the Inner Cover is opened, close the Inner Cover and touch the OK button on the machine.
When using Fine Art Paper "Photo Rag" or non Canon genuine specialty paper, be sure to select the type of each media from Media Type and either Fine Art A4 or Fine Art Letter from Page Size or Paper size.
Confirm the settings following the procedure below, and try printing again.
1. Make sure that either Fine Art A4 or Fine Art Letter is selected in the application.
If the page size you want to use is not displayed, open the File menu of the application and select Print. Then make sure that the name of your printer is selected.
2. Make sure that the paper selected for Media Type in the Main sheet in the printer driver matches the paper loaded in the machine.
3. Make sure that the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab in the printer driver is the same as the size set in step 1.
The machine will not print properly if you are using a driver for a different printer.
Make sure that your machine's name is selected in the Print dialog box.
REFERENCE- To make the machine the one selected by default, select Set as Default Printer.
The machine will not print properly if you are using a driver for a different printer.
Make sure that your machine's name is selected in Printer in the Print dialog box.
REFERENCE- To make the machine the one selected by default, select Default Printer or Make Default.
* In the following instructions, "XXX" signifies your machine's name.
1. Log on as a user account with administrator privilege.
2. Select Devices and Printers from the Start menu.
In Windows 7, select Start menu > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
In Windows Vista, select the Start menu > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
In Windows XP, select the Start menu > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes.
3. Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, then select Printer properties.
In Windows Vista or Windows XP, right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then select Properties.
4. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings.
Make sure that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX Printer appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s).
NOTE- When the machine is used over LAN, the port name of the machine is displayed as "CNBJNP_xxxxxxxxxx".
* "xxxxxxxxxx" is the character string generated from the MAC address or a character string specified by the user when setting up the machine.
- If the setting is incorrect:
Reinstall the MP Drivers.
- Printing does not start even though the port named USBnnn is selected:
Launch Canon My Printer from the task tray, select Diagnose and Repair Printer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the correct printer port, then select Canon XXX Printer.
If the problem is not resolved, reinstall the MP Drivers.
- Printing does not start even though the port named "CNBJNP_xxxxxxxxxx" is selected when the machine is used over LAN:
Launch the Canon IJ Network Tool, and select "CNBJNPxxxxxxxxxx" as you confirmed in step 4, then associate the port with the printer using Associate Port in the Settings menu.
If the problem is not resolved, reinstall the MP Drivers.
How to connect the machine to the computer (USB/wireless LAN/wired LAN)
Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet. Then, select the Prevent loss of print data check box in the displayed dialog.
