Printing Does Not Start. Canon PIXMA TS6151, TS6120, PIXMA TS6140
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Canon PIXMA TS6140 is a versatile home printer that offers a range of features to meet your printing needs. With its sleek and compact design, it fits easily into any home office or workspace. The TS6140 delivers high-quality prints, copies, and scans, making it an ideal choice for everyday tasks. Whether you're printing photos, documents, or web pages, the TS6140 produces sharp and vibrant results. Additionally, its wireless connectivity options allow you to print from your smartphone, tablet, or computer with ease, giving you the freedom to print from anywhere in your home.
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Printing Does Not Start
Check1
Make sure printer is securely plugged in and press ON button to turn it on.
The ON lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the ON lamp stops flashing and remains lit.
Note
• If you are printing large data such as photos or other graphics, printing may take longer to start. The ON lamp flashes while the computer is processing data and sending it to the printer. Wait until printing starts.
Check2
Make sure printer is properly connected to computer.
When the printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, 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 retry the printing. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with the relay device. Contact the vendor of the relay device.
• There could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the USB cable and retry the printing.
If you use the printer over a LAN, make sure the printer is correctly set up for network use.
Note
• IJ Network Device Setup Utility allows you to diagnose and repair the network status. Download it from the web page.
For Windows
For Mac OS
Check3
Make sure paper settings match information set for rear tray or cassette.
If the paper settings do not match the information set for the rear tray or the cassette, an error message appears on the touch screen. Follow the instructions on the touch screen to solve the problem.
Note
• You can select whether the message which prevents misprinting is displayed.
• To change the message view setting when printing or copying using the printer's operation panel:
• To change the message view setting when printing using the printer driver:
Changing the Printer Operation Mode (Windows)
Changing the Printer Operation Mode (Mac OS)
Check4
If printing from a computer, delete unnecessary print jobs.
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• For Windows:
Deleting the Undesired Print Job
• For Mac OS:
Deleting the Undesired Print Job
Check5
Is your printer's printer driver is selected when printing?
The printer will not print properly if you are using a printer driver for a different printer.
• For Windows:
Make sure "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected in the Print dialog box.
Note
• To make the printer the one selected by default, select Set as Default Printer.
• For Mac OS:
Make sure your printer's name is selected in Printer in the Print dialog.
Note
• To make the printer the one selected by default, select the printer for Default printer.
Check6
Is print data extremely large? (Windows)
Click Print Options on Page Setup sheet of the printer driver. Then set Prevention of Print Data Loss to On in the dialog that appears.
* This may reduce print quality.
Check7
If printing from your computer, restart computer.
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Key Features
- Home & office Inkjet Colour printing
- 4800 x 1200 DPI
- A4
- Colour copying Colour scanning
- Apple AirPrint, Canon PRINT Business, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service, PIXMA Cloud Link
- USB port Wi-Fi Bluetooth
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Frequently Answers and Questions
How do I connect the TS6140 to my wireless network?
What paper sizes and types can I use with the TS6140?
How do I replace the ink cartridges in the TS6140?
How do I clean the print head of the TS6140?
What is the maximum print resolution of the TS6140?
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Table of contents
- 9 Using Online Manual
- 10 Symbols Used in This Document
- 11 Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows)
- 12 Trademarks and Licenses
- 23 Basic Operation
- 24 Printing Photos from a Computer
- 29 Printing Photos from a Smartphone/Tablet
- 32 Copying
- 36 Network
- 38 Restrictions
- 40 Network Connection Tips
- 41 Default Network Settings
- 43 Another Printer Found with Same Name
- 44 Connecting to Another Computer via LAN/Changing from USB to LAN Connection
- 45 Printing Network Settings
- 50 Changing Wireless LAN Connection Method
- 51 Handling Paper, Originals, Ink Tanks, etc
- 52 Loading Paper
- 53 Paper Sources
- 54 Loading Paper in the Rear Tray
- 59 Loading Paper in the Cassette
- 64 Loading Envelopes
- 68 Loading Originals
- 69 Loading Originals on the Platen Glass
- 71 Loading Based on Use
- 74 Supported Originals
- 75 How to Detach / Attach the Document Cover
- 77 Replacing Ink Tanks
- 83 Checking Ink Status on the Touch Screen
- 84 Ink Tips
- 85 Maintenance
- 86 If Printing Is Faint or Uneven
- 87 Maintenance Procedure
- 89 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
- 91 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
- 93 Cleaning the Print Head
- 95 Deep Print Head Cleaning
- 97 Aligning the Print Head
- 100 Cleaning
- 101 Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers
- 103 Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
- 106 Overview
- 107 Safety
- 108 Safety Precautions
- 109 Regulatory Information
- 112 WEEE (EU&EEA)
- 122 Handling Precautions
- 123 Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying
- 124 Printer Handling Precautions
- 125 Transporting Your Printer
- 126 When repairing, lending, or disposing of the printer
- 127 Keeping Print Quality High
- 128 Main Components and Their Use
- 129 Main Components
- 130 Front View
- 132 Rear View
- 133 Inside View
- 134 Operation Panel
- 135 Power Supply
- 136 Confirming that the Power Is On
- 137 Turning the Printer On and Off
- 139 Checking the Power Plug/Power Cord
- 140 Unplugging the Printer
- 141 Using the Operation Panel
- 145 Changing Settings
- 146 Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows)
- 147 Changing the Print Options
- 149 Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile
- 151 Setting the Ink Tank to be Used
- 152 Managing the Printer Power
- 154 Changing the Printer Operation Mode
- 156 Changing Settings from Operation Panel
- 159 Setting Items on Operation Panel
- 160 Print settings
- 161 LAN settings
- 166 Device user settings
- 168 Language selection
- 169 Firmware update
- 170 Feed settings
- 171 Reset setting
- 172 Web service setup
- 173 System information
- 174 ECO settings
- 176 Quiet setting
- 177 Specifications
- 181 Information about Paper
- 182 Supported Media Types
- 184 Paper Load Limit
- 186 Unsupported Media Types
- 187 Handling Paper
- 188 Printing
- 189 Printing from Computer
- 190 Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver)
- 191 Basic Printing Setup
- 195 Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type)
- 196 Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size)
- 197 Various Printing Methods
- 198 Setting a Page Size and Orientation
- 199 Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order
- 201 Execute Borderless Printing
- 204 Scaled Printing
- 207 Page Layout Printing
- 209 Tiling/Poster Printing
- 212 Duplex Printing
- 216 Setting Up Envelope Printing
- 218 Printing on Postcards
- 220 Overview of the Printer Driver
- 221 Canon IJ Printer Driver
- 222 Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen
- 223 Canon IJ Status Monitor
- 225 Checking Ink Status from Your Computer
- 226 Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
- 228 Printer Driver Description
- 229 Quick Setup tab Description
- 236 Main tab Description
- 243 Page Setup tab Description
- 256 Maintenance tab Description
- 258 Canon IJ Status Monitor Description
- 261 Installing the MP Drivers
- 262 Printing from Smartphone/Tablet
- 263 Printing/Scanning with Wireless Direct
- 268 Printing Using Operation Panel
- 269 Printing Templates Such as Lined or Graph Paper
- 273 Paper Settings
- 277 Copying
- 278 Making Copies
- 282 Setting Items for Copying
- 285 Scanning
- 286 Scanning from Computer (Windows)
- 287 Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility)
- 288 IJ Scan Utility Features
- 290 Scanning Easily (Auto Scan)
- 291 Scanning Documents and Photos
- 292 Scanning Using Application Software (ScanGear)
- 293 What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
- 295 Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
- 296 Scanning in Basic Mode
- 299 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens
- 300 Basic Mode Tab
- 308 Advanced Mode Tab
- 314 General Notes (Scanner Driver)
- 316 Scanning Tips
- 317 Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
- 319 Network Scan Settings
- 323 Frequently Asked Questions
- 325 Network Settings and Common Problems
- 327 Network Communication Problems
- 328 Cannot Find Printer on Network
- 329 Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows)
- 330 Checking Power Status
- 331 Checking PC Network Connection
- 332 Checking Printer's Wireless LAN Settings
- 333 Checking Wireless LAN Environment
- 335 Checking Printer's IP Address
- 336 Checking Security Software Settings
- 337 Checking Wireless Router Settings
- 338 Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen
- 340 Cannot Find Printer while Using Wireless LAN
- 343 Network Connection Problems
- 344 Printer Suddenly Cannot Be Used
- 349 Network Key Unknown
- 351 Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changing Its Settings
- 353 Other Network Problems
- 354 Checking Network Information
- 357 Restoring to Factory Defaults
- 358 Printing Problems
- 359 Printing Does Not Start
- 361 No Ink Comes Out
- 362 Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error
- 365 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory
- 367 Paper Is Blank/Printing Is Blurry/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Appear
- 370 Lines Are Misaligned
- 371 Paper Is Smudged / Printed Surface Is Scratched
- 375 Vertical Line Next to Image
- 376 Scanning Problems (Windows)
- 377 Scanning Problems
- 378 Scanner Does Not Work
- 379 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start
- 380 Mechanical Problems
- 381 Power Does Not Come On
- 382 Power Shuts Off By Itself
- 383 USB Connection Problems
- 384 Cannot Communicate with Printer via USB
- 385 Installation and Download Problems
- 386 Cannot Install MP Drivers (Windows)
- 388 Updating MP Drivers in Network Environment (Windows)
- 389 Errors and Messages
- 390 An Error Occurs
- 391 Message (Support Code) Appears
- 398 List of Support Code for Error