Canon PIXMA MP510 Quick Start Manual

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Canon PIXMA MP510 Quick Start Manual Manual pdf 71 page image

67TroubleshootingPrinting Does Not StartCause ActionThe machine is not powered on./Thepower cord is not connected.Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the Power Connector ofthe machine.Plug the power cord all the way in, since it may be difficult to plug.Ink tank is empty. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and check the ink lamps.If an ink lamp is flashing red at about 1-second intervals, the tank is empty.Replace the ink tank, and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). See“Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 34.If you want to continue printing, confirm the message displayed on the LCD andtake the appropriate action. See “Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” onpage 57.NoteIf multiple ink lamps are flashing, check how fast they are flashing.Fast flashing (at about 1-second intervals) indicates the tank is empty. Slowflashing (at about 3-second intervals) indicates ink is low. For details on differentflashing speeds, see “Getting the Ink Level Information” on page 34.Ink tank not installed in proper position. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and check the ink lamps.If there is still sufficient ink but its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may beinstalled in a wrong position.Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions. See“Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 34.Ink tank is not installed securely. / Partof the orange tape is remaining.Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and check the ink lamps.If the ink lamp is not lit, press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks intoplace. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is fully inserted.Make sure all of the orange tape is peeled off the ink tank and the air hole iscompletely exposed, as illustrated in (A). If any orange parts are left as in (B),remove all of the orange parts.(A) CorrectL-shaped air hole(B) IncorrectPart of the orange tape is remaining. Peel off the tape completely along theperforation.(B)(A)