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...

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Change Paper Source Setting Canon Pixma MP638

Related models: Canon Pixma MP628,MP638,MP648,etc As we know that Canon Pixma MP638 has two paper source: Cassette and Rear Tray. Default setting of paper source of Canon Pixma MP638 define as: Casette for plain paper and Rear Tray for photo paper. But,sometimes we need to print on plain paper from specified paper source. Before doing this,we need to select paper source first. We can change paper source setting both from printer driver properties or from the printer menu. For this chance, I tell you how to set plain paper source directly from the...

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Canon Pixma iP1200 Self Test: Checking Nozzle Pattern Without Computer

Applicable models: Canon Pixma iP series: iP1200,iP1600,iP2200,iP1300,iP1700,iP1880,iP2580,iP1980 How can we check whether the printer work normally or not while we have no computer to connect?.  Well,actually we can perform self test on Canon pixma iP series listed above  without being connected to the computer. Just do following procedure. PROCEDURE: Power ON the printer and make sure that the cartridge are installed Set the paper in...

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The Most Extreme Sex Position of The World

Once in a while I write non printer related post that you can find under miscellaneous category even though my blog focused on printer topic. I just need refreshing like you all do :). Well,please check this one. Probably,this is the most extreme and dangerous sex position in the world ever. If you are not professional,please don't do this actio...

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Reset Waste Ink Counter Epson Stylus T10

Applicable Models:  Epson Stylus T10,T11 PROCEDURE Preparation: Download Adjustment Program for T10 (RAR file)! Extract the file Steps: Turn on the printer and connect the cable Click Loader.exe to run program On License Agreement window, click Accept button Click Select button Select the printer model Select auto detection on Port menu Click Particular Adjustment Mode Select Maintenance>Waste Ink Pad Counter The following...

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EEPROM Resetter for Epson T10

Related Models: Epson Stylus T10,T11This is an adjustment program software (EEPROM resetter) for Epson Stylus T10 and T11 inkjet printer series. The T10 EEPROM resetter is used to reset waste ink pad counter for Epson Stylus T10 and T11 colour printer. Please read reset procedure before using this software. Downlo...

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Access Maintenance Menu of Canon Pixma MP638

Canon Pixma MP638 is one of the latest canon multifunction printer which has Easy Scroll Wheel button. This button allow us move from one menu to another. In this chance I will lead you how to access maintenance menu of this printer without PC. Steps: Scroll the Easy Scroll Wheel until SETTING menu appears, press OK button When MAINTENANCE menu appears, press OK button Select the maintenance operation to perform: Nozzle Check Pattern: Print current pattern of the print head to check nozzle condition. Cleaning: Clean the print head nozzle to prevent...

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Reset Waste Ink Counter Canon i320

Applicable models: Canon i320,Pixus xnu i320 PROCEDURE Step I: Enter Service Mode Hold down POWER button Plug in power cable Press RESUME button twice in a row Step II: Operating EEPROM Resetter (General Tool)  Run General Tool.exe Connect USB cable Select USB PORT Under SET DESTINATION menu,click on: 1 for Pixus xnu i320,2 for i320 Exit General Tool and turn off the printer The EEPROM data is cleared by setting the destination of the printer...

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Reset Waste Ink Counter Canon i255

Applicable Models: Canon i series: i255,i250,i350,i355 This service action is needed to clear waste ink absorber full error of Canon i250,i255,i350,i355. PROCEDURE Step I: Enter Service Mode: Hold down POWER button Plug in power cable Press RESUME button twice in a row Step II: Operating EEPROM Resetter (General Tool) Connect USB cable Run General Tool.exe Select USB PORT Check EEPROM CLEAR check box Set A4 paper on sheet feeder Click TEST...

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Enter Service Mode Canon Pixma MX308

Applicable Models: Canon Pixma MX series: MX318,MX850,MX7600,etc In order to enter service mode of Canon Pixma MX308, please read carefully the following procedure. PROCEDURE Plug in power cable In OFF condition, press and hold STOP/RESET button Press and hold POWER button Release STOP/RESET button Press STOP/RESET button twice in a row Release POWER button In this state,the printer has been already in Service Mode and you can access some service actions from here. Source: Service Manual...

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Reactivate Ink Level Detection Function

Applicable Models:BJC series: bjc3000,8200,etcS series: s400,s600,s800,s6300,s9000,etci Series: i255,i320,i350,i355,i450,i550,i560,i850,i950,i6100,i6500,i9100,etcPixma series: ip1000,ip1200,ip1300,ip1500,ip1600,ip1700,ip2000,ip2200,ip3000,ip4000,ip1880,ip1980,ip3300,ip3500,ip4200,ip4500,ip5200,ip6700d,IX4000,IX5000,Pro9000,Pro9500,etcOne of visitor of this blog ask me how to reactivate (restore) ink level detection function of Canon ink jet printer. As I told you in the previous post,if you refill ink cartridge or ink runs out then message 'Low...

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Check Print Head Alignment Setting

Applicable Models:Canon i series: i255,355,i450,i550,i850,i950,i6100,i6500,i9100,etcCanon Pixma series: ip1000,ip1200,ip1300,ip3000,ip4500,ip3680,ip4680,IX4000,IX5000,Pro9000,Pro9500,etcTo check print head alignment setting of Canon inkjet printer ,please follow these steps:Right click in the printer driver name (e.g: Canon Pixma iP4200)Choose PropertiesClick on Maintenance tabOn Align head manually check box: - Checked : align the print...

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Print Head Alignment: Correct The Misalignment of Colors and Lines

Related Models:Canon i series: i255,355,i450,i550,i850,i950,i6100,i6500,i9100,etcCanon Pixma series: ip1000,ip1200,ip1300,ip3000,ip4500,ip3680,ip4680,IX4000,IX5000,Pro9000,Pro9500,etcTo correct misalignment of colors and line in canon ink jet printer we have to execute print head alignment procedure. There are two ways to execute print head alignment: auto print head alignment and manual print head alignment. In this post, we will use Canon Pixma...

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Colours and Lines Misalignment

Applicable Models:All Canon inkjet printer,most of other inkjet printer brandHave you ever experienced this problem with your inkjet printer?. The printing result of document or picture get little bit shadowed, some colors and lines are misalignment.Take it easy. It's not a big deal dude!. The problem frequently happens when we remove the print head or cartridge from carriage unit. And then, the print head is not always in proper position after we reinstall it.To correct this problem we have to execute Print Head Alignment operation from printer...

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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...

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Error Code: E5

Related models: Canon Pixma MP145,MP150,MP160 Error code E5 shows when one of (or both) the cartridge installed in the printer cannot be detected by the printer. Most common of this problem is caused by faulty cartridge. But actually there are some other possibilities such as: carriage unit or logic board is faulty. Sometimes dirty cartridge contact area may cause the same problem. To fix this problem, the simplest one is to clean the cartridge contact area and reinstall the cartridge. If the problem still persist, try to compare with good cartridge...

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