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May 13, 2010

How To Fix Stalled Print Jobs With Stalled Printer Repair

This tips could be useful for those who frequently print documents with many pages. Sometimes, printing process take so long in spooling process. When we print multiple documents,sometimes fail and usually the printer stop printing the documents because of the failure (error) of a queue of data that cannot be removed and we occasionally have to restart the computer to restart the printing process. Obviously this constraint will make us upset because it waste our time and you are also very cumbersome.

Actually,there is small tips to fix the printer with the problem as such with a free software named Stalled Printer Repair. With this software,the printing process can be halted due to various reasons, like data corruption when it being sent to a printer or printing process that is incomplete in sending the data that could not be removed. So that the print queue will not be able to run next. This is usually known by the term stalled or stuck print jobs.
By using Stalled Printer Repair, we can delete all the queues at the printer list, and then restart the printing process without having to restart the computer.
Here are some features of this printing tools application:

  • Detecting the stalled Print Jobs
  • Deletes all lists in the queue that can not print.
  • Applications are portable, no need to install and do not write in the registry
Printer Repair Stalled is so easy to use. After downloading this software, simply unzip and run the program. If there is a queue in the print it will appear like the picture above. Then if you want to delete all the queue, click Purge Print Jobs. Furthermore, we can restart printing process.
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May 09, 2010

List of Maintenance Code of Canon MP198

As I told you in the previous post,we can perform maintenance action on Canon Pixma MP198 all in one printer without being connected to the computer. In other word,we can access maintenance menu from the printer display.
To perform maintenance of the machine, press the Maintenance button repeatedly until the desired maintenance code below appears on the LED display, then press the Black or Color button.

List of Maintenance Code

Maintenance Code
Operation
See
Prints the nozzle check pattern.
Performs Print Head Cleaning.
Performs Print Head Deep Cleaning.
Prints the head alignment sheet.
Scans the head alignment sheet.
Prints the current head alignment setting.
Cleans the paper feed roller.
Cleans the bottom plate.

Please see reference for each operation before doing maintenance action.
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May 01, 2010

Self Operation Canon MP198: Printing Nozzle Pattern

Canon Pixma MP198 all in one printer is one of multifunction printer which equipped with self operation (maintenance action) on the printer without connecting it to the computer.
In this post,we will perform printing nozzle pattern to check nozzle condition.

Preparation:
  • Make sure that the printer is turned on
  • Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray
  • Open the Paper Output Tray, then open the Output Tray Extension.
  • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.
Print the nozzle check pattern:
  • Press the MAINTENANCE button repeatedly until A appears.
  • Press the BLACK or COLOR button.
  • The machine prints a nozzle check pattern.
After the printer finished printing nozzle pattern please examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
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April 29, 2010

How To Reset Ink Level of FINE Cartridge by Using iPTools Software

Our topic today is how to reset ink level of FINE cartridge such as PG40B,CL41C,PG830B,and CL831C by using iPTool universal resetter. iPTools software, as far as I know,is not Canon officially released software. Someone with high creativity has created it.
Follow below procedure to reset ink level of FINE cartridge listed above.

PROCEDURE
  • Preparation: get iPTools universal reseter
  • Turn the printer on and connect it to the computer
  • Run iPTools universal resetter (make sure that printer driver has been installed)
  • Reset ink counter by clicking Reset Black and Reset Colour button.
Note on using iPTools:
  • iPTools is applicable only for: iP1200,iP1300,iP1600,iP1700,iP1880 series
  • Do not installed the cartridge that ink level has been reset to another printer for ink level will be back to original condition
  • Do not installed another cartridge in printer that used in resetting ink level for the same reason mentioned above
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April 26, 2010

How To Reset Waste Ink Counter Epson CX6500 Manually

At this chance we talk about how to reset waste ink counter Epson CX6500. Epson CX6500 is a multifunction printer for SOHO user. When ink absorber of this all in one printer is full, reset waste ink counter is needed.
There are two method that we can use as usual to reset waste ink counter Epson CX6500 multifunction inkjet printer: manual reset by button pressing combination and by using SSC software. To reset waste ink counter of this printer manually,please check the following steps.

PROCEDURE

  • Press and hold B/W + COLOR + STOP button
  • Press POWER button, do not release all the buttons until you see the light indicator is blinking and then a message appears on the LCD display
  • Release all the buttons
  • Press the COLOR button to clear protection counter
  • Turn the printer off by pressing POWER button

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April 25, 2010

How To Reset Waste Ink Counter iP1000: Repost

This is an old topic I had written few years ago in this blog actually. Never mind,who knows it will be useful for new people who follows this blog. When Canon Pixma iP1000 inkjet printer shows message 'waste ink absorber is full' it needs waste ink absorber replacement. But,under urgent situation you can only reset waste ink counter without replacing waste ink absorber. Please check the following steps to reset waste ink counter Canon iP1000.

PROCEDURE
I. Enter Service Mode

  • Hold down POWER button (do not release)
  • Plug in power cable
  • Press RESUME/CANCEL button twice
II. Execute Reset Operation

  • Connect USB cable between printer and computer
  • Set A4 paper size in paper tray
  • Run Canon iP1000 General Tools.exe. Download here if you don't have this EEPROM Resetter yet.
  • Select USB port
  • Click on EEPROM CLEAR check box
  • Click TEST PATTERN button, wait until a pattern completely printed
  • Turn the printer off and exit general tool

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April 24, 2010

What's New on Printer Clinic?

Time to time I try to keep this blog simple and friendly for visitors of this blog. That's why I make some changes today. Look arround!. You see that no more download links for software like printer drivers and EEPROM resetters on the right side bar. I move these download links to the pages on the header menu.
Visitor who need EEPROM Resetters for their printer may go to EEPROM Resetter page and you can find download links there. While other who need some printer drivers can directly go to Printer Driver page. Please read tips for downloading first before you download the EEPROM resetters and printer drivers.
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April 22, 2010

Useful Tips Before Loading The Paper in The Paper Tray

In the printing process, paper jam more frequently occurs on bad paper handling rather than mechanical failure of the printer. So,to ensure that printing process runs smoothly please pay good attention to the following tips before loading the paper in paper tray of your printer.
  • Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams.
  • If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat
  • To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
  1. When you do not print, remove unused paper from the Rear Tray, put them back into the package, and keep it on a level surface.
  2. Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.
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April 17, 2010

Legal Limitation on Use of Image Reproduced by All in One Printer

Today all in one printer takes important role on reproducing colorful image due to its functionality: scan,copy,print. But,please be careful of legal limitation on use image reproduced by this multifunction printer. Note that it may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of the following documents. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction.

Document List:

  • Paper money
  • Money orders
  • Certificates of deposit
  • Postage stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
  • Identifying badges or insignias
  • Selective service or draft papers
  • Checks or drafts issued by governmental agencies
  • Motor vehicle licenses and certificates of title
  • Traveler's checks
  • Food stamps
  • Passports
  • Immigration papers
  • Internal revenue stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
  • Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
  • Stock certificates
  • Copyrighted works/works of art without permission of copyright owner
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April 12, 2010

Why Genuine Ink Cartridge and Paper?

Actually, there are some reasons why major brand printer vendor such as Canon,Epson,Lexmark,HP,etc recommend genuine consumable to inkjet printer user. Inkjet printer genuine consumable such as ink and paper are developed specifically for use with certain inkjet printers. In order to maintain the performance of your printer,it's strongly recommended that you use genuine ink cartridge. Using compatible ink cartridge (including ink cartridge refilled with non-genuine ink through a drilled hole) may cause damage to your printer.

Deterioration in print quality or any other detrimental effect on print performance. The product warranty for your printer would not be applied to any trouble caused by use of non-genuine ink cartridge. After sales service for such trouble would be provided on fee-chargeable basis within the warranty period. Please have the above in mind when you use non-genuine ink cartridges from the third party!.
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April 10, 2010

Tutorial How To Reset Waste Ink Counter MX308 and MX318

Applicable Models:
Canon Pixma MX308,MX318
When ink absorber of Canon Pixma MX308 or MX318 is full, the printer will show error message 'Check Printer 5B00' on the printer display while 'Waste Ink Absorber Full' shows on the monitor. Do you know how to clear this error?. To fix this error you must reset waste ink counter of the printer. The procedure is listed below in chronological  order to help you perform the reset procedure correctly.

PROCEDURE

I. Enter Service Mode:

  • Plug in power cable
  • Hold down STOP/RESET button
  • Hold down POWER button
  • Release STOP/RESET
  • Press STOP/RESET twice in a row
Now the printer is already in service in service mode.

II.Execute Waste Ink Counter Reset Operation:

  • Set a piece of A4 paper in paper tray
  • Press STOP/RESET button 4 times (POWER lamp and ALARM lamp will blink alternately each time the button is pressed)
  • Turn off the printer by pressing POWER button (The printer will print waste ink counter data before going  off)
When you turn on the printer,waste ink absorber full error is cleared and the printer work normally.
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April 07, 2010

Canon Pixma iP4500 Printer Driver Add On Module for Windows 7

Canon iP4500 add on module  is driver update needed for running the printer on Windows 7 OS. The printer driver's functionality will be expanded with this driver update. This add on module officially support windows 7 both windows 7 versions 32 bit and 64 bit.
First of all, you need to download ip4500 driver add on module  the software in the self-extracting form (.exe format) and save to your computer. Double click on the exe file that you downloaded and the installation will be started automatically as soon as self-extracting process finished.

File information:
File name: Canon iP4500 Windows 7 add on module
File format: self extracting (exe format)
File size: 30.401 KB
Download! 
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April 04, 2010

Printer Driver Add On Module for Windows 7

Some of inkjet printer user use windows 7 OS nowadays. May be you are one of them. As we know that windows 7 accommodate more device so it can be automatically detected on windows 7 (Plug and Play). The problem rise when user try to install their printer on that OS. The printer did not work. That is common problem used to happen to printer user.
For example, you use Canon Pixma iP1880. In order to work properly the printer need an add on module to install on windows 7.
Add on module in this case is a software that will expand the functionality of the printer driver. Commonly the printer vendor regularly update the driver and other supporting software for it. You can check it out on their website. Some of printer driver update are available on this blog.:)
 Remember that like other windows OS, windows 7 is released in 2 version 32 bit and 64 bit. Please make sure that the add on module supports the version of your windows 7. Have a nice experience using windows 7 with your printer!.
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Brother MFC-6490CW: Wireless All in One Printer Which Support A3 Paper Size

Currently, a printer is not merely have to be connected through a USB port. For instance, Brother MFC-6940CW all in one (multifunction) printer have another solution to connect the printer to the computer set. MFC-6940CW can be connected via a wireless device well known as WiFi that can be used without connecting cables.
You are also free to place it where you want as far as it is still reached and connected to the wireless device. However, USB ports and UTP could still be found on this printer. Actually, this printer is more suitable office user because it is a all in one printer which has scan, print, copy and fax function but not limited for home user.
On the front panel you will find a range of useful buttons to access various functions of the printer. The facility is equipped with 3.3 inch color LCD screen. In addition, you will find a memory card slots and USB 2.0 compatible with PictBridge port which will function to perform direct printing via memory cards, flashdisk, or directly from digital camera using. At the bottom you'll find a paper tray up which support up to A3 paper size. While at the top you will find a scan function that must be opened first. There is also Automatic Document Feeder tray to help you copy in large quantities. Brother MFC-6490CW all in one printer uses an inkjet technology with 4 ink cartridges: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.

Technical Reference:

  • Printing Technology: Inkjet
  • Function: Print,Scan,Copy,Fax
  • Display: 3.3 inch color LCD
  • Memory Capacity: 64 MB
  • Interface: USB 2.0, USB direct, PictBridge, Memory Card
  • Consumable: 4 cartridge ink system
  • Print Resolution: Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi
  • Dimension: 540x488x323 mm

Plus:

  • All in one (multifunction) inkjet printer which support up to A3 paper size
  • Support direct printing from memory card,flashdisk,or digital camera
  • Equipped with wireless connection (WiFi)
Minus:
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March 28, 2010

Hewlett Packard Offers New 2 in 1 Large Format Printer

Most of the designers working in the field of engineering, sometimes prefer thinking about the design of drawings more than how to print the printer. Seeing this, Hewlett Packard (HP) offers their large format printer which is very easy to use.
The three HP DesignJet T series are T1200, T770 and T620. Especially for T1200, printer designed for users of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) with the number of users of about 5 people in one network.
Meanwhile, the revolution of the printing devices offered by HP is a large capacity of previous generations. HP T1200 supported by hard disk capacity up to 160GB. Thus, the printer can print much more picture.
These products also offer an external Hard Disk Drive that can open confidential data. This is to complete the easy tools without having to install them first.
Additional of latest technology of is double roll, which helps manage changes in customer demand in a flexible connection with the phase of different jobs. So that reduce downtime significantly.
In addition, the printing system offers 6 Vivera inks, including two black ink and a gray ink. Variety of ink color is able to produce lines of rich diversity, and detailed black to produce highly accurate printing quality.
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March 22, 2010

Canon Introduced Highly Energy Saving Laser Printer

Canon Inc introduced a highly energy saving and environment friendly printer, featured with high speed printing capability and standard duplex: Canon Laser Shot LBP7200Cd and LBP7200Cdn.
This energy saving printer only take the amount of power as required by its performance. In sleep mode position, the printer only take 5W-7W of power. However, when the printing process, power is taken only for 385W-395W.
With that amount of power, the printer does not only have twice the speed when switching from sleep mode, but also during the printing process with a very soft voice - ultra silent. These advantages which later became LBP7200C printer series advantage.
The advantage of Canon Laser Shot LBP7200Cd and LBP7200Cdn supported by several recent technologies such as On-Demand Fixing technology, this printer can print directly to the process without having to wait for warm up time from standby mode.
Meanwhile, combination Advance Printing Technology (CAPT 3.0) and High Smart Compression Architecture (Hi-ScoA), can process data directly, without having to access the data in computer memory. This enables the printer to make the first printing in less than 15 seconds and a speed of 20 ppm for both color and black print on white A4 paper.
 LBP7200Cdn present supported by the network printing features, to facilitate and expedite resource sharing workgroup connections. This printer is the right choice, for the usage of any home or Small Office Home Office (SOHO).
With standard features built-in duplex, Automatic Duplex Color Printing functions, enabling the printer to print color images at 10 images per minute, or five pieces of the mold back and forth per minute. Effective level of productivity of the mold back and forth 50 percent greater, than the process of printing on one side. And with USB 2.0 High Speed interface, data transfer from computer to the printer can be done in a very fast time.
In a paper tray paper handling capacity, now able to accommodate up to a total of 250 sheets of paper. However, with additional accessories Paper Feeder (PF-522), users can increase capacity tray up to 500 sheets of paper. In addition, the printer intentionally designed with front shape operation. This design enables the user in handling problems such as paper jam and removing toner cartridge easily.
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March 19, 2010

Canon Released 2 New Laser Printer LBP3310 and LBP3370

To meet the comfort and satisfaction in print, two new laser printers from Canon are Canon Laser Shot LBP3310 and LBP3370 really reliable. This printer is designed to speed up the process when printing in many, both at home and at work. With a print speed of 26 ppm (A4), business printing needs of small and medium scale can be fulfilled.
These printer also featured with Quick First Print, ensure the response is very fast in printing with First Page Out Time (FPOT) approximately 6.5 seconds, so saving energy. This is supported also with On Demand Fixing technology which allows fixing unit is active only when necessary, making this printer the most energy efficient in its class.
Canon Laser Shot LBP3310 supported by Canon Advance Printing Technology 3.0 (Capt. 3.0) and High Smart Compression Technology Architecture (Hi-ScoA) to print quickly and efficiently. While Canon Laser Shot LBP3370 brings Ultra Fast Rendering (UFRII) to present high-speed printing.
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March 17, 2010

HP Uses Recycled Plastic To Produce New Printer Cartridge

As one of major brand of printer manufacturer in the world Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced a new breakthrough in the process of recycling plastic that allows consumers to recycle HP old inkjet cartridges to a new original one. HP announced a new breakthrough in the process of recycling plastic that allows consumers to recycle HP inkjet cartridges new original.
HP used more than 5 million pounds of recycled plastic in production of its inkjet cartridges last year, then HP is committed to continue using the same material twice as much in 2008.
Until now, more than 200 million cartridges have been manufactured using this process. "By developing technologies that make the HP can use recycled plastic back for the manufacture of original HP inkjet print cartridges, we have the opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of the earth," said Senior Vice President, Supplies, Imaging and Printing Group, HP Michael Hoffmann.
"HP's investment in building a recycling infrastructure makes us hope that all aspire is likely to be achieved. As for now we have reaped just the beginning of the realization of a greater hope of the future," he added, as quoted from the official description HP.
HP has a recovery program HP inkjet cartridges through HP Planet Partners. This program allows the recycling process of multi-phase cartridges used to melt raw materials such as plastics and metals. HP combines plastic from the inkjet cartridges with recycled bottle and some other additives to ensure all recycled materials meet HP's standards of high performance.
The amount of recycled content in these HP inkjet cartridges may vary between 70 to 100 percent of the total plastic used, but the reliability results for each product are stringently tested and consistent across the program.
As a form of recognition of HP's approach to using recycled content, the Society of Plastics Engineers, a trade organization for plastics professionals, plans to give most prestigious award in terms of environmental conservation to HP in the event the Global Plastics Environmental Conference held in March next .
"The use of recycled plastics by HP in technical applications as the high standard set for inkjetnya cartridges, indicate that these innovations have the same high standards," said Larry Koester, Vice President of Communications, Environmental Division, Society of Plastics Engineers.
"This monumental achievement was created after going through the efforts of environmental preservation has been carried out intensively over many years by HP and its partners"
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March 16, 2010

Canon Pixma MP258 Product Review


Among those who are careful when using the printer, Canon brand may always be remembered. Canon printers are excellent refine economic value, including operationally.
One of the latest Canon product which is claimed is economical multifunction inkjet printer, all-in-one printer Canon PIXMA MP258. This series of compact, but still serve the function of printing, scanning, copying in one machine.

Support nozzle 1472 Full-Photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) makes MP258 can produce lab-quality prints with a resolution of 4800 × 1200 at a speed of 7 IPM (image per minute) for monochrome and color to 4.8 HDI. Need to print photos 4 × 6 "without borders the edge?.  MP258 can present in only 39 seconds.

How about the ability to scan? Equipped with flatbed CIS technology by 1200 × 600 resolution, color A4 paper (reflective) thoroughly scanned in about 15 seconds. As for copies, could be 6.3 cpm (copy per minute) in monochrome or 2.7 cpm (color).

Color ink dye combinations (CL-811) and black ink pigment (PG-810) provides prints or good document. If you want the photos do not fade until 300 years, users are welcome to use the ink ChromaLife over 100 + genuine Canon photo paper and then storing the result in a photo album printing.
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March 14, 2010

Dell Stops Manufacturing Their Super Slim Series Notebook

A great featured stuff not often end tragically. And this happens to Adamo XPS, Dell's super-thin notebook that was launched in November and sold in December last year.

As of this March, Dell no longer produce XPS Adamo. Line of products will continue, but the thickness of the XPS series 0.4 "with standard 128GB Solid State Disk (SSD) and 4GB of RAM is over.

Dell PR parties argued that the XPS is intended as a proof of Dell engineers and design, and therefore similar to the "limited edition".
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March 13, 2010

Canon Selphy CP770 Compact Printer

This product categorized as a compact photo printer. With the ability to print photo quality and compact size is very appropriate if called like that. Evident from the form that such sales package bucket (bucket), where at the top of the printer itself, while containing equipment such as cables, manuals, CD driver, ink, and so on. But like most compact printer with printing techniques such as sub-dye this product, it requires a space slightly larger than the actual. First, of course, additional space for the paper tray in the front and additional space in the back is also needed. Because of the process of sublimation per color, so the paper will go back and forth three times to get the result.

Canon Selphy CP770 is also equipped with several additional features. Also included is a memory card slot variety. Almost all types of memory cards are supported, which provided three memory card slot. For ease of selecting pictures to be printed, it is also equipped with 2.5-inch TFT color LCD. This further simplify the process of printing without a PC. Indeed, display resolution has less maximum, when compared to LCD displays on most digital cameras. In addition, there are many unique capabilities. Like a Movie Print feature, we can print directly from a digital camera with PictBridge USB connection available.

You can also try to print via the IrDA connection from the mobile phone. With Bluetooth wireless print was also possible with the addition of Bluetooth Unit (BU-30) are sold separately as optional equipment.

With sales package packaging packed up like a bucket, make this product can be taken anywhere. And with the addition of a Battery Pack NB-CP2L type (CP770) that can be purchased separately, you can print photos anywhere.

+Print result is so impressive with minimal noise levels.
-Fairly slow printing speed
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March 10, 2010

Canon Launched 3 New Large Format Printers


Large format printer market seems still very attractive. Proven, Canon launched the new product of large-format printer with high quality.

There are three new printers Canon launched. Namely, ImagePrograf IPF IPF 750 and 755 for the print size A0, and IPF 650 for A1-size. The three printers are designed to meet the segment of Geographic Information System (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Architecture Engineering and Construction and various other needs.

The new printer series with a five-color ink is a refinement of previous printer series. In addition, the series is also equipped with several new features. For example, in terms of smaller dimensions, but still has a size 36-inch print width for A0.

Besides the dimensions, position the paper roll is placed on the top of the printer so that helps the process of installation or replacement of paper roll is very easy. Tubes that run out of ink can be changed on the fly. That is, the replacement of the ink tube without interrupting the printing process is running so as not to interfere with productivity.

Another convenience feature is the availability of print plug-in for microsoft office programs. This feature makes large-format printing function of word documents, excel to power point becomes very easy. This product is designed as a superior product is user friendly.
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March 06, 2010

Canon Pixma iP100 Printer Driver Update for Windows 7

Canon Pixma iP100 Setup Utility Ver. 2.4.0 (Windows 7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP/2000)
Last Updated : 02-Oct-2009
OS Support
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 7 (x64)
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Vista (x64)
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
Outline
This product allows you to configure settings for printing via infrared or Bluetooth connection.

Update History
- Officially supports Windows 7.

System requirements
Windows 7(32bit)
Windows 7(64bit)
Windows Vista(32bit)
Windows Vista(64bit)
Windows XP SP2 or later
Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later

Caution
1.When a passkey is input to Bluetooth settings, both default [0000] and the new passkey are enabled.
2.The margin setting may differ between the preview displayed in the Utility dialog and the actual print results.
The layout image is bitmapped in the preview screen. As this preview is not a printed image, it may be different from the print results.
File information
File Name: iP100-win7driver-suwin240ea7.exe
File version : 2.4.0
File size : 1,872KB
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Continous Ink System On Canon Pixma iP1980

What will you do when you need an inkjet printer with high load printing capacity?. Keep using original cartridge or using refill ink instead?. Continous Ink System (CIS) could be a wise solution for this.  CIS make it simple to do more printing jobs by it's bigger ink tank outside.  Actually,this system adopted from large format printer of major printer top brand of the world (canon,hp,epson,rolland,etc) which used this printing system before. Are you interested in modifying your printer with this inkjet printing system?.  This video shows how a Canon Pixma iP1980 inkjet printer performing printing process using Continous Ink System (CIS). Watch out!.


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February 28, 2010

Canon Pixma MX338 Driver Update for Windows 7

Does your Canon Pixma MX338 support Windows 7 already?. Canon has released the latest the printer driver update for almost all their printer models (single function,multifunction,and laser printer) which support Windows 7 OS.  The update packet include Windows XP,Windows Vista, and the latest OS from microsoft: Windows 7 OS.

MX330 series printer driver support Windows XP,Vista,and 7 OS.
Download now!
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February 13, 2010

Auto Print RX Setting of Canon Pixma MX328: Keep Printing Received Fax Document in Conditon of Low Ink or Refill Ink is Used

Likewise the previous all in one printer models, Canon Pixma MX328 has Auto Print RX feature to define if received fax document in condition of low ink or refill ink is used will be printed or saved to memory. Default setting of this feature is OFF. In order to keep printing the document we need to change the setting.

To change this setting please follow below procedure:

  • Press MENU button until Fax Setting appears
  • Select User Setting by pressing right arrow button and press OK button
  • On Auto Print RX press OK button
  • Make sure Auto Print RX setting is ON,press OK button
  • Change the setting of Print When Out of Ink to ON
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January 23, 2010

Canon Pixma MP170: Check Ink U161

Related Models:
Canon Pixma MP170,MP180
Error Message:
The following ink cartridge has previously been used
Error Code: U161
The message 'The following ink cartridge has previously been used: Color' appears when I installed CL41 cartridge into a Canon Pixma MP170 multifunctional printer while 'Check ink U161' appears on printer display. What's wrong?. The printer detects that the cartridge has been used before.
Okay. Keep reading. Installing used cartridges into a Canon Pixma MP170 (and some models of Canon inkjet printer) will make the ink level detection function disabled since the ink level cannot be properly detected. Unfortunately,this makes ink level detection function does not work even though we reinstall the original cartridge of the printer back. Ink level keep undetected until a brand new cartridge is installed.

Important:
Deactivated Ink Level Detection Function
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January 14, 2010

Error Message: Some Ink Catridges are not Installed in Place

Related Models:
Canon Pixma iP6210D,iP6220D,iP6320D
Error Code: 1486,1487

Have you found the problem on your Canon Pixma iP6210D inkjet printer showing message 'some ink cartridges are not installed in place'?. This error message appears when the printer detects the cartridges are not installed in the correct position. As we know, Canon pixma iP6210D inkjet printer series uses color cartridge CL41 or CL51 and photo cartridge CL52 that has the same lock position on the cartridge that allow us to install the cartridges in the wrong position.
When you get this problem,open the printer cover, check the cartridges and confirmed that the cartridges are in the right position. If it is not,then change the cartridges to the right position.
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Stands Alone Printer Operations of Canon i9950 (Self Test)

Related models:
Canon i9900,i9950
In the most of Canon inkjet printer we can perform some operations without connecting to computer. This feature called stand alone printer operation (self test). Follow the following procedure.

PROCEDURE
  1. Power on the printer
  2. Press and hold RESUME/CANCEL button until the green LED blinks the specified number of times as listed below and release it. Then the operation starts.
LED Blinks: .....................Operation
  • 1 time : ........................... Print head manual cleaning
  • 2 times:............................ Nozzle check pattern printing
  • 3 times: ...........................Pick up roller cleaning
  • 4 times: ...........................Automatic print head alignment
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January 12, 2010

Ink Cartridge Specification: CL41C

How many of us use the color cartridge of Canon inkjet printer CL41C?. And how far we know the specification of this cartridge?. Well,here I post the CL41C specification for detail to help us know our printer better.

Cartridge Specification:
  • Technology: FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
  • Type: Ink-tank-integrated print head
  • Nozzle: 192 nozzles in 3 vertical line
  • Ink Droplet: 5 pl & 2 pl
  • Ink Color: Super dye-based
  • Weight: Approx. 51 g
*pl = picoliter
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January 10, 2010

Canon Technology: Easy Scroll Wheel


The latest models of Canon multifunction printer (all in one printer) are equipped by helpful button 'Easy Scroll Wheel'. With the OK button in the its circle, this button help us access various menu of the printer more easily than before.
To make the operation easier,Easy Scroll Wheel button work together with HOME and NAVI buttons.
HOME is the starting point for easy-to-understand operations. You can just push this button whenever you want to go back to home menu.
NAVI button helps start operation seamlessly by looking for navigation depending on the purpose, and jumping directly to the function what you want to print.  
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January 08, 2010

Reset Waste Ink Counter Canon Pixma iP6210D

Applicable models:
Canon Pixma iP6210D,iP6220D
Below is waste ink counter reset procedure for canon pixma iP6220D,iP6220D as state in canon pixma iP6210D service manual.

PROCEDURE
I. Enter Service Mode
  • Plug in power cable
  • Press and hold RESUME/CANCEL button
  • Press POWER button
  • Release RESUME/CANCEL button
  • Press RESUME/CANCEL button twice in a row
II. Reset Operation
  • Press RESUME/CANCEL button 4 times in a row
  • Turn of the printer
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January 02, 2010

Printer Part: Sensors

In an inkjet printer,sensors take important role in printing process. Sensors check all over the system;mechanical and electrical,to detect other parts, operations, and condition of the printer itself.  Feedback from the sensor is used by the printer to control all over the printing process.
In this post I take Canon inkjet printer model as an example. Sensor present and name may vary  due to model and brand. I hope,after reading this post you will understand how a sensor take part in controlling a printing process in an inkjet printer. This will help you better in identifying and troubleshooting an error occurs in the printer.
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Error Code List: Canon S100SP

Related models:
Canon S100sp,S200sp
Canon S100sp and S200sp do not have LED indicator to help us identify an error.   We can  find the information about the error at maintenance menu on printer driver properties.
When an error occurs, the printer will shows an error message. The following error  codes tell us what the problem is.

Error Code and Description
  • 5000 : Home position error
  • 5100 : Carriage control error
  • 5200 : Head temperature sensor error
  • 5400 : Printer temperature sensor error
  • 5600 : No cartridge error
  • 5C00 : Purging operation error
  • 5200 : Scanner cartridge error
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Reset Waste Ink Counter Canon i550

Applicable models:
Canon i550,i560,i850,i950
The following procedure is used to reset waste ink counter Canon i550. It's also applicable for the printer models listed above.

PROCEDURE:
I. Enter Service Mode:
  • Plug in power cable
  • Hold down RESUME/CANCEL button
  • Hold down POWER button
  • Release RESUME/CANCEL button
  • Press RESUME/CANCEL twice in a row
II. Execute Waste Ink Counter Reset operation:
  • Press RESUME/CANCEL button 4 times in a row
  • Turn off the printer by pressing POWER button
You get your printer works normally when you turn on your printer again.
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January 01, 2010

Reset Waste Ink Counter Canon i450

Applicable models:
Canon i450,i455,i470D,i475D
PROCEDURE:
I. Enter Service Mode:
  • Plug in power cable
  • Hold down RESUME/CANCEL button
  • Hold down POWER button
  • Release RESUME/CANCEL button
  • Press RESUME/CANCEL twice in a row
II. Execute Waste Ink Counter Reset operation:
  • Press RESUME/CANCEL button 4 times in a row
  • Turn off the printer by pressing POWER button until the printer is completely OFF.
When you turn on your  printer it already works normally.
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Reset Waste Ink Counter Canon PIXMA MP150

Applicable Models:
Canon Pixma MP150,MP160,MP145
This is the procedure how to fix waste ink absorber full error (error code E27). Please check carefully this following procedure to reset waste ink counter Canon Pixma MP150.


PROCEDURE

I. Enter Service Mode:
  • Plug in power cable
  • Hold down STOP/RESET button
  • Hold down POWER button
  • Release STOP/RESET
  • Press STOP/RESET twice in a row

II.Execute Waste Ink Counter Reset Operation:
  • Press STOP/RESET button 4 times (Indicator lamp will blink alternately Orange/Green each time the button is pressed)
  • Turn off the printer by pressing POWER button (wait until the printer is completely OFF)
When you turn on the printer,waste ink absorber full error is cleared and the printer work normally.
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Print Template Pattern By Using Canon PIXMA MP638

Happy New Year 2010!. This is my first post on this year. Again and again I would like to share my knowledge to all my blog visitor. Check it out.
One of new features of Canon PIXMA all in one printer MP/MX series is template patter printing. We can now print various pattern such as: note book paper,graph paper,check list,etc.
I will lead you step by step to perform this helpful feature.:)

Steps:
  • Scroll the Easy Scroll Wheel to select Template Print,press OK button
  • Select the pattern you want to print:
  1. Note book paper 1 8mm spacing
  2. Note book paper 2 7mm spacing
  3. Note book paper 3 6mm spacing
  4. Graph paper 1 Graph 5mm
  5. Graph paper 2 Graph 3mm
  6. Checklist
  7. Staff Paper
  • Press OK button
  • Print,press OK button
To set more than one copy of the pattern,press (+) button.
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