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LED Maintenance menu and Basic Operations for the MP250 / MP270

Article ID: ART133331 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 07/23/2019
 

Description

Use this table for reference to perform maintenance functions on this printer.

Solution

LED Display and Basic Operations

You can use the machine to make copies or perform maintenance operations without a computer.

This section describes the LED display and basic operations on the Operation Panel.

The number 1 appears on the LED normally when turning on the power.

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The LED display indicates the machine status as follows.

Machine Status

LED Display

While copying

Number of copies (flashing)

While printing, scanning, or performing maintenance operations

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(flashing in order)

When an error occurs

E and number appear alternately.

 

P and number appear alternately.

Service may be  required
For support and service options, sign into (or create) your Canon Account from the link below.
My Canon Account.

 

While the Scanning Unit (Cover) is open

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(flashing)

Number of Copies

When copying starts, the specified number of copies appears on the LED. While copying is in progress, the number on the LED flashes and decreases by one to indicate the remaining number of copies to be made.

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Each time you press the [+] button, the number on the LED increases by one. When F appears, the number of copies is set to "20". Press the [+] button again to return to "1".

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Maintenance Codes

To perform maintenance of the machine, press the (Maintenance) button repeatedly until the desired code appears on the LED, and then press the Black or Color button.

Maintenance Code

Operation
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Prints the nozzle check pattern.
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Cleans the Print Head.
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Cleans the Print Head deeply.
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Prints the print head alignment sheet.
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Scans the print head alignment sheet to align the Print Head automatically.
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Prints the current head position adjustment values.
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Cleans the Paper Feed Roller.
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Cleans the inside of the machine.
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Switches the size of paper loaded in the Rear Tray between A4 and 8.5" x 11" (Letter).

(This setting is used for making copies.)
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Sets the machine to prevent paper abrasion.

Refer to "Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched" in "Troubleshooting" of the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

Error Codes

When an error occurs, E and number appear alternately on the LED to indicate the error code.

e.g. "E, 1, 6"

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(flashing in order)

Note

For details on the error codes, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

If an error code with P appears, an error that requires contacting the service center may have occurred. For support and service options, sign into (or create) your Canon Account from the link below.
My Canon Account

For details, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

 

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