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Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for energy efficiency. Under the copyright laws, this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. All statements, technical ...
Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for energy efficiency. Under the copyright laws, this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. All statements, technical ...
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... are Incorrect 19 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 Print Head Cleaning 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning 29 Aligning the Print Head 34 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 48 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 50 Printer... Paper Jams 55 The ALARM Lamp Flashes 56 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 58 Appendix Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC.
... are Incorrect 19 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 Print Head Cleaning 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning 29 Aligning the Print Head 34 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 48 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 50 Printer... Paper Jams 55 The ALARM Lamp Flashes 56 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 58 Appendix Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC.
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... Cleaning twice Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 29 If the problem still remains after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the Print Head position. If the pattern is poor, perform Print Head Cleaning...
... Cleaning twice Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 29 If the problem still remains after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39 Note If ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the Print Head position. If the pattern is poor, perform Print Head Cleaning...
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...stripes appear (Color ink) 23 Note If the ink level is discharged properly. Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. When with lines missing (Black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Examine ... The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is low, the nozzle check pattern cannot be printed properly. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black...
...stripes appear (Color ink) 23 Note If the ink level is discharged properly. Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. When with lines missing (Black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Examine ... The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is low, the nozzle check pattern cannot be printed properly. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black...
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...Name in Printer List and then click Configure. (4) Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 31 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is... If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Go menu. (2) Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Printing the Nozzle ...
...Name in Printer List and then click Configure. (4) Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 31 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is... If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Go menu. (2) Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Printing the Nozzle ...
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See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem still persists, the printer may have run out of ink. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33
See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem still persists, the printer may have run out of ink. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33
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... will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is turned on, and then open the Front Cover. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 39 Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 Replacing a FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of printing following steps. 1 Ensure... that the printer is used, or installed improperly. Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. Replace an empty FINE Cartridge with the quality of ink, ...
... will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is turned on, and then open the Front Cover. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 39 Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 Replacing a FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of printing following steps. 1 Ensure... that the printer is used, or installed improperly. Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. Replace an empty FINE Cartridge with the quality of ink, ...
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To the FINE Cartridge Holder Protective Tape (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape gently. 40 Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important • Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area. • Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to local laws and disposal regulations. 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge.
To the FINE Cartridge Holder Protective Tape (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape gently. 40 Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. Important • Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area. • Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to local laws and disposal regulations. 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge.
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...the Protective Tape once you touch it. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot (B) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot (C). (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge slightly slanted. (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it . • Handle the removed Protective Tape ...surrounding work area. • Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it clicks into place. 41 Electrical Contacts Print Head Nozzles 4 Insert the...
...the Protective Tape once you touch it. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot (B) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot (C). (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge slightly slanted. (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it . • Handle the removed Protective Tape ...surrounding work area. • Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it clicks into place. 41 Electrical Contacts Print Head Nozzles 4 Insert the...
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... use (We recommend that you take note of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is misaligned, align the Print Head position. Do not leave FINE Cartridge removed. • When a FINE Cartridge runs out of FINE Cartridges" on page 34. And, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance 5 Close the Front Cover. Color ink is specified...
... use (We recommend that you take note of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is misaligned, align the Print Head position. Do not leave FINE Cartridge removed. • When a FINE Cartridge runs out of FINE Cartridges" on page 34. And, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance 5 Close the Front Cover. Color ink is specified...
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...remaining level of ink and tells you that Fine Cartridges are running out of ink. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is Low Ink Warning? See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Name list and then click Utility. Select iP1700 from the Start Menu" on page 16. ...Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog ...
...remaining level of ink and tells you that Fine Cartridges are running out of ink. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is Low Ink Warning? See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Name list and then click Utility. Select iP1700 from the Start Menu" on page 16. ...Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog ...
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...the Ink Cartridge Settings. 1. Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3. You should perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. In this case, you can print with both cartridges. If the FINE Cartridge is low. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out ... Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, you should purchase new FINE Cartridge. mark is removed, ...
...the Ink Cartridge Settings. 1. Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3. You should perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. In this case, you can print with both cartridges. If the FINE Cartridge is low. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out ... Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, you should purchase new FINE Cartridge. mark is removed, ...
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...you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in the Media Type. Select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be used when you select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click... Product list and then click Maintenance. 5. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Printing Maintenance 1. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Both Black and Color after replacing with...
...you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in the Media Type. Select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be used when you select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click... Product list and then click Maintenance. 5. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Printing Maintenance 1. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Both Black and Color after replacing with...
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In this case, a remaining level of printing. mark appears on the FINE Cartridge appears. on Low Ink Warning If you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on. Printing Maintenance When "?" However, error detection function is disabled after ... printing stops. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly. When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?"
In this case, a remaining level of printing. mark appears on the FINE Cartridge appears. on Low Ink Warning If you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on. Printing Maintenance When "?" However, error detection function is disabled after ... printing stops. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly. When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?"
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...data size is selected, the print quality may be degraded. In this case, the print out result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. clogged See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on...page 20. When the spool format is ejected properly. Small dusts may be stuck between the contact points. Print Head Nozzles are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is removed. On the Page Setup tab, click Print Options. 3. Then, check the Page Size setting in...
...data size is selected, the print quality may be degraded. In this case, the print out result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. clogged See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on...page 20. When the spool format is ejected properly. Small dusts may be stuck between the contact points. Print Head Nozzles are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is removed. On the Page Setup tab, click Print Options. 3. Then, check the Page Size setting in...
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... FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized The FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized The FINE Cartridge is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may ...not be the compatible with the FINE Cartridge installed. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page...
... FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized The FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized The FINE Cartridge is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may ...not be the compatible with the FINE Cartridge installed. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page...
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... from the power supply for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected · This FINE Cartridge has previously been used. · Ink may have run out. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. 57 Plug the printer back in... to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME/CANCEL button. If you want to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer back on. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes ...
... from the power supply for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected · This FINE Cartridge has previously been used. · Ink may have run out. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. 57 Plug the printer back in... to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME/CANCEL button. If you want to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer back on. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes ...
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..., print mode and page coverage. Print width: Interface: Acoustic noise level: Operating environment: Storage environment: Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (with Paper Support retracted): Weight: Canon FINE Cartridges: 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) (*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) Black printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm...
..., print mode and page coverage. Print width: Interface: Acoustic noise level: Operating environment: Storage environment: Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (with Paper Support retracted): Weight: Canon FINE Cartridges: 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) (*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) Black printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm...
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...(41°F to 95°F) and humidity of small children. Never remove the plug by pulling on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of 10% to excessive vibration. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 63... your hands or fingers in a location that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Never use an extension lead/cord. Should any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Do not place the printer on its side, or turn it is kept ...
...(41°F to 95°F) and humidity of small children. Never remove the plug by pulling on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of 10% to excessive vibration. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 63... your hands or fingers in a location that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Never use an extension lead/cord. Should any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Do not place the printer on its side, or turn it is kept ...
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... warranty, if any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as determined by the manufacturer or producer thereof. THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS THEREON. Appendix CANON U.S.A., INC. This warranty does not cover any accessories...
... warranty, if any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as determined by the manufacturer or producer thereof. THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS THEREON. Appendix CANON U.S.A., INC. This warranty does not cover any accessories...