Printing Does Not Start

    28-Jan-2009
    8200407800

    Issue


    Cause and Solution

    Check 1: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then turn the machine on.
    While the COPY lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the COPY lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.
    NOTE
    • When printing large data such as a photo or graphics, it may take longer to start printing. While the COPY button is flashing green, the computer is processing data and sending it to the machine. Wait until printing starts.

    Check 2: Check the status of ink tanks. Replace the ink tank if ink has run out.
    Checking the Ink Status
    You can check the ink status on the LCD or with ink lamps.

    Replacing an Ink Tank
    When ink runs out while printing is in progress, an error message appears on the LCD or your computer screen. Make sure which ink tank has run out of ink and replace it with a new one.

    Check 3: Open the Scanning Unit (Cover) and check to see if the ink lamps are flashing red
    If there is still sufficient ink but its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may not be installed in a right position. ->[ Replacing an Ink Tank ]

    Check 4: Open the Scanning Unit (Cover) and make sure that the ink lamps light up red
    If the ink lamp is not lit, press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place.

    Check 5: Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer properly.
    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.

    Check 6: Restart your computer if you are printing from the computer
    If there are any unnecessary print jobs, delete them.

    Check 7: Make sure that your machine's name is selected in the Print dialog box.
    The machine will not print properly if you are using a driver for a different printer.
    In Windows, make sure that your machine's name is selected in the Print dialog box.
    In Macintosh, make sure that your machine's name is selected in Printer in the Print dialog box.
    NOTE
    • To make the machine the one selected by default, select Set as Default Printer (Windows), Default Printer or Make Default (Macintosh).

    Check 8: Configure the printer port appropriately. (Windows)
    Make sure that the printer port is configured appropriately in the printer driver.
    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 setting is incorrect, reinstall the MP Drivers or change the printer port to the correct one.