Canon printer PIXMA MG5622 User Manual

							Useful Information about InkHow is ink used for various purposes other than printing?Ink may be used for purposes other than printing.
When you use the Canon printer for the first time after you install the bundled ink tanks, the printer consumes a small amount of ink in the amount to enable printing by filling the nozzles of the Print Head
with ink. For this reason, the number of sheets that can be printed with the first ink tanks is fewer than the
succeeding ink tanks.
The printing costs described in the brochures or websites are based on the consumption data from not the
first ink tank /ink cartridge but the succeeding ink tank /ink cartridge.
Ink is sometimes used to maintain the optimal printing quality.
To keep printer's performance, Canon printer performs cleaning automatically according to its condition.
When the printer performs cleaning, a small amount of ink is consumed. In this case, all colors of ink may
be consumed.
[Cleaning function]
The cleaning function helps the printer to suck air bubbles or ink itself from the nozzle and thus prevents print quality degradation or nozzle clogging.
Does black-and-white printing use color ink?
Black-and-white printing may use ink other than black ink depending on the type of printing paper or the
settings of the printer driver. So, color ink is consumed even when printing in black-and-white.
Why does the machine have two black ink tanks?
There are two kinds of black ink in the machine: dye ink (BK) and pigment ink (PGBK).
The dye ink is used mainly for printing photos, illustration, etc., and the pigment ink is used for text-based
documents. Each has different purposes so that even if one runs out, another will not be used instead. If
either of them runs out, the ink tank replacement is required.
These two inks are automatically used depending on the type of printing paper or the settings of the
printer driver. You cannot change the usage of these inks yourself.
The ink lamp indicates when ink is running low.The inside of the ink tank consists of (A) the part where ink is preserved and (B) the sponge with
absorbed ink.
When the ink (A) runs out, the ink lamp flashes slowly to indicate that the ink is running low.
Then, when the ink (B) runs out, the ink lamp flashes fast to indicate that the ink tank needs to be
replaced with a new one.
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							Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps
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							Key Points to Successful PrintingCheck the machine status before printing!•
Is the print head OK?
If a print head nozzle is clogged, print will be faint and papers will be wasted. Print the nozzle check
pattern to check the print head.
Maintenance Procedure
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Is the inside of the machine smeared with ink?
After printing large quantities of paper or performing borderless printing, the area where papers go through may get smeared with ink. Clean the inside of your machine with 
Bottom Plate Cleaning .
Check how to load the paper correctly!
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Is the paper loaded in the correct orientation?
To load paper in the cassette, load paper WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING DOWN.
Loading Paper
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Is the paper curled?
The curled paper causes paper jam. Flatten the curled paper, then reload it.
"Load the paper after correcting its curl." in Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched
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							Be Sure to Check Paper Settings before PrintingBefore printing, make paper settings in the operation panel or the computer screen.
There are various types of paper, such as paper with a special surface coating for printing photos at optimal
quality and paper suitable for documents.
Each media type has specific preset settings (how ink is used and sprayed, distance from nozzles, etc.), that
allow you to print to that type with optimal image quality. The wrong paper settings may cause poor printout
color quality or scratches on the printed surface.
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							Be Sure to Set Cassette Paper Information after Loading PaperWhen you insert a cassette into the machine after loading paper, the screen for setting the type and size of
paper is displayed. Set the cassette paper information according to the type and size of loaded paper.
To prevent incorrect printing, this machine has a function that detects whether the information set for the
paper loaded in the cassette matches the paper settings. Before printing, make paper settings in accordance with the cassette paper information. When this function is enabled, an error message is
displayed if these settings do not match to prevent incorrect printing. When this error message is displayed,
check and correct the paper settings.
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							Canceling a Print JobNever press the ON button!
If you press the  ON button while printing is in progress, the print data sent from the computer queues in
the machine and you may not be able to continue to print.
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							Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing QualityThe key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging.Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality.
Never unplug the power cord until the power is turned off!If you press the  ON button to turn off the power, the machine caps the print head (nozzles) automatically
to prevent from drying. If you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before the  POWER lamp is
turned off, the print head will not be capped properly and this will cause drying or clogging.
When 
unplugging the power cord , make sure that the POWER lamp is not lit.
Print periodically! Just as the tip of a felt pen becomes dry and unusable if it has not been used for a long time, even if it is
capped, the print head too, may become dried or clogged if the machine has not been used for a long time.
We recommend you to use the machine at least once a month.
Note
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Depending on the type of paper, ink may blur if you trace the printed area with a highlight pen or
paint-stick, or bleed if water or sweat comes in contact with the printed area.
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							Precautions for Safe Transport of the MachineWhen relocating the machine, make sure of the following.
Important
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Pack the machine in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficientprotective material to ensure safe transport.
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With the print head and ink tank left installed in the machine, press the  ON button to turn off the power.
This allows the machine to automatically cap the print head, thus preventing it from drying.
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After packing, do not tilt the box containing the machine or turn it on its side or upside down. Doing so
may cause the ink to leak during transport and cause damage to the machine.
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When a shipping agent is handling transport of the machine, have its box marked "THIS SIDE UP" to
keep the machine with its bottom facing down. Mark also with "FRAGILE" or "HANDLE WITH CARE".
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Turn the machine off.
2.
Confirm that the  POWER lamp is off and unplug the power cord .
Important
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Do not unplug the machine while the  POWER lamp is lit or flashing, as it may cause malfunction
or damage to the machine, making the machine unable to print.
3.
Retract the paper output support, then close the paper output tray.
4.
Retract the output tray extension and the paper support, then close the front cover.
5.
Unplug the printer cable from the computer and from the machine, then unplug the power
cord from the machine.
6.
Use adhesive tape to secure all the covers on the machine to keep them from opening
during transportation. Then pack the machine in the plastic bag.
7.
Attach the protective material to the machine when packing the machine in the box.
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							Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of ImagesIt 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.•
Paper money
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Money orders
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Certificates of deposit
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Postage stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
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Identifying badges or insignias
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Selective service or draft papers
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Checks or drafts issued by governmental agencies
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Motor vehicle licenses and certificates of title
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Traveler's checks
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Food stamps
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Passports
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Immigration papers
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Internal revenue stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
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Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
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Stock certificates
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Copyrighted works/works of art without permission of copyright owner
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							SpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsPrinting resolution (dpi)4800* (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical)
* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.InterfaceUSB Port:
Hi-Speed USB *1
LAN Port:
Wireless LAN: IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b *2 *1 A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required. Sincethe Hi-Speed USB interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can
be used at USB 1.1.
*2 Setup possible through Standard setup, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), WCN
(Windows Connect Now) or Cableless setup.
USB and LAN can be used at the same time.Print width8 inches/203.2 mm
(for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches/216 mm)Operating environmentTemperature:  41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Humidity:  10 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
* The performance of the printer may be reduced under certain temperature and humidity conditions.
Recommended conditions:
Temperature:  59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C)
Humidity:  10 to 80 % RH (no condensation)
* For the temperature and humidity conditions of papers such as photo paper, refer to the paper's packaging or the supplied instructions.Storage environmentTemperature:  32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Humidity:  5 to 95 % RH (no condensation)Power supplyAC 100-240 V, 50/60 HzPower consumptionPrinting (Copy):  Approx. 12 W
Standby (minimum):  Approx. 0.8 W *1*2
OFF:  Approx. 0.2 W *1
*1 USB connection to PC
*2 The wait time for standby cannot be changed.External dimensionsApprox. 18 (W) x 14.6 (D) x 5.9 (H) inches Approx. 455 (W) x 369 (D) x 148 (H) mm
* With the Front Cover retracted.WeightApprox. 13.8 lb (Approx. 6.3 kg)
* With the Print Head and ink tanks installed.
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