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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
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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 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 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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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

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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December 31, 2009

Canon Printing Technology: ChromaLife 100+

ChromaLife 100+ is a new system of Canon printing technology to preserve long-lasting beauty of photos.
In order to maximize the superior printing ability of the "FINE' print head, Canon continues to develop ink and paper specifically for PIXMA printer to enhance their performance.
In 2008,a further advance has been achieved with the introduction of new genuine dye ink and genuine photo paper.
The new system;ChromaLife 100+ provides longer-lasting and more beautiful vivid photo prints.
ChromaLife 100+ provides: 
  • Over 300-years life in an album
  • Approx. 30-years light fastness
  • Approx. 20-years gas fastness
As the comparison, the previous technology ChromaLife 100 provides:
  • Approx. 100-years lif in an album
  • Approx. 30-years light fastness
  • Approx. 10-years gas fastness
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December 04, 2009

EEPROM Resetter (General Tools) for Canon Pixma iP1200

Applicable models:
Canon Pixma iP1200,iP1600,iP2200
This software is an EEPROM resetter (General Tools) to conduct various service actions for Canon Pixma iP1200,iP1600, and iP2200. This tool can be used for the two other models due its convertibility both in mechanical and electrical system.

The following service actions can be performed by using this resetter (General Tools):
  • Clear (reset) waste ink counter
  • Clear EEPROM data
  • Change the printer model name
  • etc
Get this tools!
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