How to Manually Reset a Canon i550
The Canon i550 printer connects to your Windows-based PC or Macintosh computer via USB cable, and may experience printing issues if the printer is used for an extended period of time. A manual reset corrects the device's printing error as it allows the printer to cool down, and clears any communication errors that may be present in the current print settings. Software updates as well as periodic breaks between extensive printing times reduce printing errors, and ensure your peripheral operates at peak performance.
Instructions
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Click the Start menu icon on the desktop and click "Control Panel" on the pop-up menu. Click "Devices and Printers" in the Hardware and Sound section.
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Right-click the Canon i550 printer icon and click "Properties" in the pop-up shortcut menu. Click "Maintenance" and click "Start Status Monitor."
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Click "Display Print Queue" and click "Printer" at the top of the Print Queue window. Click "Cancel all documents" and click "Yes" to confirm the cancellation.
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Press "Power" on the printer to turn off the Canon i550, and wait 15 minutes to allow the printer to cool down.
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