All About Canon Printers

With technique Canon many are familiar. The Japanese corporation Canon has been operating for over 80 years, offering a variety of equipment, materials and accessories to capture and reproduce images. This company has become famous all over the world for printers that are not inferior in quality to brands such as OKI, HP, Xerox. You should know everything about Canon printers, about their features, characteristics, variety of the model range, about the intricacies of use, the main mistakes when working, and how to solve them.

Canon printers are popular all over the world. This the manufacturer offers quite powerful and compact models that guarantee excellent high quality printing. Canon printers can be summed up in just 3 words: efficient, interesting and smart. They are multifunctional and of high quality. They feature fast print speeds without paper type or ink affecting this setting.

On sale presented as inkjetand laser models. They can be used for both home use and office work. The brand's products are distinguished by ergonomics, performance and practicality.

By releasing printers, Canon experts use innovations, designs and ideasto satisfy the wishes and requests of buyers as much as possible. For example, one of the lines of printers includes technology for automatically enhancing image properties. (Automatic Image Refinement). And the AIR technology allows you to increase the resolution of the original image, which is also a rather popular function.

Attractive appearance and small size allow you to choose a model for a specific interior design of the room where the device will be placed. Compactness will allow you to keep a spacious workplace at the table.

Today, there is great interest in models that equipped with photo cartridgesbecause they allow you to embody a lot of shades on the sheet, because their ink is on average 75% lighter than conventional ink. But for such cartridges it is necessary to purchase special paper, since the paints will blur on a regular product when layering. A Canon printer with a scan cartridge is also of interest. It allows you to quickly print the necessary files, digitize color or black-and-white photographs, drawings and texts.

Canon printers have become reliable, faithful companions because they draw every line beautifully, clearly and accurately. They are bought both for everyday home printing and for high-quality office work. The demand for Canon printers is driven by factors such as the use of the latest technology, excellent picture quality, and USB connection to a laptop or computer.

Canon printers presented wide model range... Let's take a closer look at what categories of equipment are available to buyers, and what are their features.

Professional printers produce high quality prints. They allow you to work with A2 and A3 formats, but they are quite expensive. Let's consider several models from this lineup.

• PIXMA PRO-10. It is an inkjet printer that allows A3 + printing. It is equipped with a 10-color LUCIA ink system, which is characterized by excellent color reproduction and low printing consumption. The print quality is top notch. You can use a variety of paper types for monochrome or color printing. Many people like the ability to connect to a printer via Wi-Fi. Printing from your phone takes just a few seconds. The maximum photo resolution is 4800 x 1200 dpi. The price is 53,000 rubles.

• PIXMA PRO-100S... This model is for A3 + printing. It has an 8-color ink system that guarantees excellent print quality. With built-in Wi-Fi, you can connect to your printer in just a few seconds. The dimensions of the printer are 689X385X215 mm. Stylish design is an undeniable advantage. The cost of the equipment is 39,000 rubles.

Home appliances have a stylish exterior design and compact dimensions. All models for the home are characterized by the presence of all the necessary functions. Let's take a closer look at several popular solutions.

• PIXMA TS204. This option is pretty easy to use. It is compact in size. It can be used to print photos of 10X15 cm, while their quality will pleasantly surprise you, and it is also ideal for printing documents. This technique has a USB connection, which is very convenient and practical. Thanks to Fine technology, cartridge replacement is very fast. The equipment operates in a silent mode, the paper feed is carried out from the rear of the device. The kit includes, in addition to the printer, 2 Fine cartridges, an installation CD, a power cable and a user manual.

• PIXMA TS304... This is an inkjet printer ideal for home use. It can be used to print documents, photographs. It is characterized by the presence of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The maximum photo resolution is 4800 x 1200 dpi. This model is ideal for mobile or cloud connectivity. The cost of the equipment is only 3990 rubles.

• PIXMA TS5040. This is another multifunctional option for home use. It is suitable for printing excellent quality color images and photographs. This equipment has a built-in Wi-Fi module, so it is quite easy to connect to the printer. You can even print from social networks, without the need to connect it to a computer. There is a built-in SD card slot. This printer has a 5 cartridge system. But it does not have Bluetooth, although with Wi-Fi the need for this feature is reduced. The cost is 5990 rubles.

It is very important to have a convenient and multifunctional printer in the office, because it usually has to print a large amount of material. The manufacturer offers a wide range of models for the office.

• PIXMA G1410... This option is presented without cartridges, since it is equipped with a special ink supply system (CISS), and is economical. The print resolution is 4800 dpi. You can print photos even without borders, while the size can be A4. This is a model with CISS. If we consider the shortcomings of this model, then it should be noted the lack of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. The device is not capable of printing from a memory card.

• MAXIFY MB5440... If you are looking for the perfect option for high quality printing in small offices, then this option will definitely delight you. It features excellent print quality, high reliability and high productivity. You can connect via Wi-Fi and Ethernet. With this equipment, you can print even large documents thanks to its duplex scanning function.This technique is easy to use, because it is equipped with a touch screen with a diagonal of 8.8 cm.

• PIXMA iP110... This model is presented with a rechargeable battery. You can literally connect to this portable and compact piece of equipment on the go to print. The printer is lightweight. It is ideal for cloud and mobile printing. The model produces photo printing with high resolution: 9600 dpi. Such a device will help you print everything you need anywhere.

Special attention should be paid to the MegaTank models, which are equipped with an ink refilling system. This series is called "Profitable Printing Formula". Economy, increased productivity and excellent quality are the strengths of MegaTank printers.

• PIXMA G1410... With the help of this equipment, you can quickly and conveniently print bright and colorful photos up to A4 size. The cartridgeless inkjet printer is a smart invention as it has a built-in continuous ink supply system. The maximum print resolution is 4800 dpi. It doesn't have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Includes a single function printer, 4 bottles of High yield ink, installation CD, power cable and user manual.

• PIXMA G3411. It is an attractive multi-function inkjet printer with CISS. It features economical printing and high productivity. It is equipped with Wi-Fi, which greatly simplifies the connection to equipment. Refillable ink tanks guarantee uninterrupted ink supply. This equipment is not only a printer, but also a scanner and copier. It can be used for both office printing and home use. The set contains 2 containers of black and 3 containers of color ink.

They are inkjet and print edible ink on edible paper... They allow you to print even high quality color images. You can use different types of edible paper, for example, sugar, shock transfer or waffle.

Quite often, novice printer users face difficulties when working with printing equipment. Let's figure out step by step how to use a Canon printer.

Initially follows configure the printer connection... This will require USB cable, although many models provide the ability wireless connection. Regardless of the manufacturer, the connection procedure is the same. Be sure to install the software, otherwise the device will not work with the computer. With the help of drivers, the equipment works correctly in tandem with the operating system... Additional utilities will help you establish communication with various devices in the future.

Further it is necessary prepare paper and ink, usually they are already included. First you need to set the ink in place, and also load the paper. Leave the outer cover on the paper cassette open. Next, we put the printer in a certain place. Preferably on a flat table or other surface that is stable. It is advisable to leave 10 cm of free space on each side of the printer. The plug of the power supply must be installed in the desired socket, after which the wire must be connected to the network. Then you need to click on "Start" and hold until the screen reacts with a light accompaniment.

The printer is primarily intended for printing, although other functions are additionally possible, such as copier or scanner. The "Quick configuration" function deserves special attention. With its help, you can create an optimal profile, while setting the necessary parameters. This function is provided in the hardware driver settings. You need to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

• you should open "Start", find "Control Panel";
• find "Devices and Printers";
• in the list provided, find the printer, right-click and select "Printing Preferences";
• an editing window appears, in which you need to select "Express installation".

And also in the editing window you can find other possibilities, for example, "Envelope" or "Photo Print". You need to define one profile to automatically use the configuration. You can manually enter the type of paper to be loaded, its orientation and dimensions. Be sure to apply these changes after selecting the parameters, otherwise they will not take effect. If the printer is offline, just click on "Start" once, and it will immediately "come to life". To print information, follow these steps:

• check the connection to the network, connect if necessary;
• select information for printing;
• before printing, you need to select the number of copies (copies);
• check for paper and ink;
• click on the "Print" button;
• if a large number of sheets are being printed, then they should be removed from the output area.

If you need to remove the margins when printing, then you need to do the following:

• open the device driver settings window;
• select the "Borderless" option in the "Page Layout" list on the "Page" tab; press the "OK" button;
• check paper sizes;
• adjust the degree of expansion for the paper;
• complete the setting by clicking "OK".

Many modern models are multifunctional, so they perform functions not only for printing, but with their help you can make photocopy or scanning... Let's take a closer look at the options with the possibility of a scanner: you can create digital copies of photos or documents that will be stored on a computer. Photo or drawing can be edited, sent or printed. The scanning process is carried out using Windows. Follow these steps:

• insert the document or photo into the all-in-one as directed in the instructions for the equipment;
• go to the "Devices and Printers" menu, find your hardware, right-click and select "Start Scan";
• it is necessary to set certain parameters, for example, brightness, resolution, contrast, file type for saving and one of the templates presented, then select "Scan";
• during the operation of the scanner, it is forbidden to lift the equipment cover, in addition, it must be firmly pressed against the equipment base, only then the result will be good;
• a notification will appear on the computer screen that new photos have appeared, and you can view them;
• select "Import", and a window appears in front of us where the file will be saved.

Every equipment needs technical support. Regular maintenance of the device will improve the print quality and correct errors that have occurred, restore the working condition, and also prevent the occurrence of serious problems. Pay attention to software toolsthat are included in the driver. To run them, you need to follow the steps:

• in the "Devices and Printers" window, right-click on "Print Settings";
• open the "Service" tab;
• now you see all the necessary tools that allow you to clean the components and manage the modes of operation and power.

Consider the popular Canon printer malfunctions that you can fix yourself without the help of a specialist.

• Errors 10xx. When a Canon printer flashes the code 1000 and the orange light is on, it may be out of paper or a paper jam. If the device just chewed it, then remove the jammed sheets.If the ink runs out, the equipment will dispense blank sheets.

• Errors 16xx... A malfunction can signal that ink is running out, or cartridges are installed incorrectly. In this case, you need to refill the cartridge or reinstall it again. The "1682/1687/1684" codes usually occur when the cartridge is not suitable for the printer. Always use original products. Although this problem can be helped by the MPTool program, which is designed to reset the ink level counter in Canon printers. The trial version can be found online.

• Error 5100. This means that the print head has moved. Jammed paper or other object could be the cause. If you cannot cope with the problem on your own, then you need to contact the service center, there they can remove the stuck object and align the head.

• Error E13... This option means that the cartridge is not responding, it is possible that the ink is already at zero. In this case, you can only do one thing: refill the cartridge, restart the printer.

If the printer does not print in black, you can try cleaning it, but it is better to contact a specialist... He will be able to diagnose the problem and make repairs. If bulbs C and B are red, you also need to contact a professional immediately. If you have not used the device for a long time, then most likely you will need to rinse the head. The following tips for caring for your Canon printers should be followed:

• the device must be disconnected from the mains before cleaning;
• wipe the equipment case with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water and wrung out; cleaning agents can be used, but only weak;
• wait until it is completely dry, only after that the device can be reconnected to the network;
• if toner stains remain on the sheets after printing, then you will need to wipe the glass with a damp cloth, then wipe the glass with a dry cloth.

Canon printers are quite popular. Many buyers prefer this particular brand. They note the high quality of printing, ease of use, wide range of models and stylish design. But there are also negative statements regarding Canon products. Not everyone is satisfied with the price of printers, some models cost more than 50,000 rubles. Many users complain about errors that occur quite often, while it is difficult to determine what is the reason for this on their own, you have to turn to a professional for help.

For information on how to properly connect and configure your Canon printer, see the following video.