Printing Does Not Start
07-Mar-2011
8200814200
Issue
Cause and Solution
While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.
REFERENCE
- When printing large data such as a photo or graphics, it may take longer to start printing. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the computer is processing data and sending it to the machine. Wait until printing starts.
Checking the Ink Status
You can check the ink status on the LCD or with the ink lamps.
See[Checking the Ink Status ]
Replacing an Ink Tank
When you need to replace ink tanks, follow the procedure below.
See[Replacing an Ink Tank ]
If there is still sufficient ink but its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may not be installed in a right position.
Replacing an Ink Tank
When you need to replace ink tanks, follow the procedure below.
See[Replacing an Ink Tank ]
If the ink lamp is not lit, press the 
mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place.
mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place.Check 5: Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged into the machine and the computer, then check the following
- If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the machine directly to the computer, and try printing again. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with the relay device. Consult the reseller of the relay device for details.
- There could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the USB cable and try printing again.
If there are any unnecessary print jobs, delete them.
Deleting the Undesired Print Job
*If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information.
The machine will not print properly if you are using a driver for a different printer.
In Windows, make sure that your machine's name is selected in the Print dialog box.
On a Macintosh, make sure that your machine's name is selected in Printer in the Print dialog box.
NOTE
- To make the machine the one selected by default, select Set as Default Printer (Windows), Default Printer or Make Default (Macintosh).
Make sure that the printer port is configured appropriately.
1. Log on as a user account with administrator privilege.
2. Select [Devices and Printers] from the [Start] menu.
In Windows 7, select [Start] menu > [Control Panel] > [Hardware and Sound] > [Devices and Printers].
In Windows Vista, select the [Start] menu > [Control Panel] > [Hardware and Sound] > [Printers].
In Windows XP, select the [Start] menu > [Control Panel] > [Printers and Other Hardware] > [Printers and Faxes].
3. Right-click the [Canon XXX Printer] icon (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then select [Printer properties].
In Windows Vista or Windows XP, right-click the [Canon XXX Printer] icon (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then select [Properties].
4. Click the [Ports] tab to confirm the port settings.
Make sure that a port named [USBnnn] (where "n" is a number) with [Canon XXX Printer] appearing in the [Printer] column is selected for [Print to the following port(s)].
- If the setting is incorrect:
Reinstall the MP Drivers.
- Printing does not start even though the port named [USBnnn] is selected:
Launch [Canon My Printer] from the task tray, select [Diagnose and Repair Printer]. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the correct printer port, then select [Canon XXX Printer].
If the problem is not resolved, reinstall the MP Drivers.
Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet. Then, select the Prevent loss of print data check box in the displayed dialog.