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Other problems
If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound
Cause Corrective Action
The printer makes a sound during
operation.
The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer .
• There is a sound of suction from the Platen
T o prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by
suction from V acuum holes under it.
• There is a sound when a dif ferent size of paper is used and when
the Carriage goes from side to side
When paper of a dif ferent size is used, a valve is automatically
activated to switch the area for paper suction, which may make a
sound. This mechanism prevents suction from V acuum holes where
there is no paper .
In addition, ink is ejected in sync with the movement of the Carriage
back and forth to ensure optimal ink ow . At this time, the valve
automatically switches the area for paper suction, which may make
a sound.
• Roll paper makes a uttering sound during printing
There may be a uttering sound when large paper is advanced.
• If you suddenly hear the tone for cleaning operations
At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will
begin automatically , even if the printer is in Sleep mode.
• If you suddenly hear the tone for 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. (The time for agitation varies
depending on how long the printer was of f-between about 30
seconds and two minutes.)
• After data transmission. (After about a minute and a half,
printing operations begin. However , printing may start later
after data reception, depending on the size of print data.)
• After ink tank replacement. (Ink agitation takes about three
and a half minutes.)
In other cases, contact your Canon dealer .
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