Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error (Windows)

    09-Dec-2008
    8200381300

    Issue


    Cause and Solution

    Check 1: If the Power lamp is off, make sure that the power plug is plugged in, then turn the machine on
    While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.

    Check 2: Make sure that the printer port is configured appropriately in the MP Drivers
    * In the following instructions, "XXX" signifies your machine's name.
    1.Log on as a user account with administrator privilege.
    2.Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound.
    In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes.
    In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers.
    3.Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, 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).
    If the port setting is not correct, reinstall the MP Drivers or change the port setting according to the interface you are using.

    Check 3: Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine and the computer
    • 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.

    Check 4: Make sure that the MP Drivers are installed correctly
    Uninstall the MP Drivers following the procedure described in [ Uninstalling the MP Drivers ] and reinstall them following the procedure described in your setup manual.
    Install the Software
    To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk.
    The screens below are based on Windows Vista operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac OS X v.10.5.x.

    Check 5: Check the status of the device on your computer
    Follow the procedure below to check the status of the device
    1.Click Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then Device Manager.
    If the User Account Control screen is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions.
    In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System, then click Device Manager on the Hardware sheet.
    In Windows 2000, click Control Panel, System, then Device Manager on the Hardware sheet
    2.Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers then USB Printing Support.
    If USB Printing Support is not displayed, make sure that the machine is correctly connected to the computer.
    see -> "Check 3: Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine and the computer"
    3.Click the General tab and make sure that there is no indication of a problem with the device.
    If a device error is displayed, refer to Windows help to resolve the error.