Canon MP 190 Pixma - Manual (Page 13)

9 Before Using the Machine
Turning the Machine On and Off
Turn on the machine before printing.
„ Turning on the Machine
1
Press the ON button to turn on the machine.
The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit
green.
2
If you are using the machine connected to a
computer, turn on your computer.
„ Turning off the Machine
1
To turn off the machine, press the ON button.
When the Power lamp stops flashing, the machine
is turned off.
This takes a few seconds or as long as around 30
seconds.
Note
If preparatory operations below are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them.
z
The FINE Cartridges are installed properly.
If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following.
z
The machine is connected to your computer.
z The MP Drivers are installed.
Important
If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an
error code is displayed on the LED, see “An Error
Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 44.
Important
When Turning Off the Machine
Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine.
1. Confirm that the Power lamp on the
machine has gone out.
2. Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet or
switch off the power outlet strip.
When you press the ON button to turn off the machine,
the machine automatically puts a protective cap on the
Print Head to prevent the ink from drying. If you
remove the power plug or switch off the power outlet
strip before the Power lamp goes out, this capping will
not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry
and clog.