Canon SmartBase MPC190 Quick Reference Manual

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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8-58-58-58-5Troubleshooting8888l Printing stops in the middle.Printing stops in the middle.Printing stops in the middle.Printing stops in the middle.1.1.1.1. Has the machine been printing continuously over a long period?Has the machine been printing continuously over a long period?Has the machine been printing continuously over a long period?Has the machine been printing continuously over a long period?If so, the printhead will overheat. To protect the printhead, printing will stop temporarily andresume after a period of time. Interrupt printing when appropriate, turn off the machine and wait15 minutes.CAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTION•••• The area around the printhead may become extremely hot. Do not under anyThe area around the printhead may become extremely hot. Do not under anyThe area around the printhead may become extremely hot. Do not under anyThe area around the printhead may become extremely hot. Do not under anycircumstances touch it.circumstances touch it.circumstances touch it.circumstances touch it.2.2.2.2. Are you printing large files such as photographs or illustrations?Are you printing large files such as photographs or illustrations?Are you printing large files such as photographs or illustrations?Are you printing large files such as photographs or illustrations?If you are printing large files, it will take time to process the data and printing will appear to havestopped. Wait until data is processed.If you are printing a document with a large printing area or are printing more than two pages,printing may stop to allow the ink time to dry.l Paper does not feed properly.Paper does not feed properly.Paper does not feed properly.Paper does not feed properly.1.1.1.1. Is the paper the correct weight?Is the paper the correct weight?Is the paper the correct weight?Is the paper the correct weight?Use 64–105 g/m2 (17–28 lb.) paper.2.2.2.2. Does the paper stack exceed the paper limit mark (Does the paper stack exceed the paper limit mark (Does the paper stack exceed the paper limit mark (Does the paper stack exceed the paper limit mark ( ) or exceed the capacity of the) or exceed the capacity of the) or exceed the capacity of the) or exceed the capacity of themulti-purpose tray?multi-purpose tray?multi-purpose tray?multi-purpose tray?If so, reduce the amount of paper.3.3.3.3. Has the paper been loaded correctly?Has the paper been loaded correctly?Has the paper been loaded correctly?Has the paper been loaded correctly?Check that the paper has been loaded correctly and that the paper guide is properly adjusted(1Set-Up Sheet).4.4.4.4. Is the paper creased or curled?Is the paper creased or curled?Is the paper creased or curled?Is the paper creased or curled?You cannot use paper that is creased. Uncurl curled paper.5.5.5.5. Clean the roller (Clean the roller (Clean the roller (Clean the roller (1Basic GuideBasic GuideBasic GuideBasic Guide).).).).6.6.6.6. Is there some foreign matter in the multi-purpose tray?Is there some foreign matter in the multi-purpose tray?Is there some foreign matter in the multi-purpose tray?Is there some foreign matter in the multi-purpose tray?Check and remove any foreign matter.