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# Printing Does Not Start

- Check 1: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then turn the printer on.

  While the Power lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.

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  - 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 printer. Wait until printing starts.

- Check 2: Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the printer and the computer, then check the following:

  - If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the printer 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.

- Check 3: Restart your computer.

  If there are any unnecessary print jobs, delete them.

  Deleting the Undesired Print Jobs

- Check 4: Make sure that your printer's name is selected in the Print dialog box.

  The printer will not print properly if you are using a driver for a different printer.

  In Windows, make sure that your printer's name is selected in the Print dialog box.

  On a Macintosh, make sure that your printer's name is selected in Printer in the Print dialog box.

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  - To make the printer the one selected by default, select Set as Default Printer (Windows), Default Printer or Make Default (Macintosh).

- Check 5: Configure the printer port appropriately.

  Configure "USBnnn" (where "n" is a number) as the printer port.

  1. Log on as a user account with administrator privilege.

  2. Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound.

     In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes.

     In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers.

  3. Right-click the Canon XXX icon, 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 appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s).

     If the setting is incorrect, reinstall the printer driver or change the printer port to the correct one.

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