Other problems
The printer does not go on .............................................................................................................................. 970
If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ............................................................................................................. 970
Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ........................................................ 971
The printer consumes a lot of ink .................................................................................................................... 971
Ink Level Detection .......................................................................................................................................... 971
The printer does not go on
Cause Corrective Action
The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer.
The specified voltage is not sup-
plied.
Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker. Use a power source that conforms to
the printer specifications.
(See "Specifications.") →P.859
If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound
Cause Corrective Action
The printer
makes a sound
during opera-
tion.
The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer.
• There is a sound of suction from the Platen.
To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under
it.
• Roll paper makes a fluttering sound during printing.
There may be a fluttering sound when large paper is advanced.
• You suddenly hear the sound of cleaning operations.
At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if
the printer is in Sleep mode.
• You suddenly hear the sound of ink agitation.
At regular intervals, to ensure optimal printing quality, the ink is agitated automatically, even if the
printer is in Sleep mode. Ink agitation takes about 30 seconds.
The ink is also agitated automatically under the following conditions. Note that other operations
are not possible while "Agitating" is displayed on the control panel.
• After the printer is turned on
• After data transmission
• After ink tank replacement
In other cases, contact your Canon dealer.
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