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...they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP1800 series Photo Printer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 It is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. The targeted products are available for energy efficiency. About...reviewed this manual and in any form, in whole or in part, without notice. and other countries. z Windows Vista is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. The program backs the ...
...they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP1800 series Photo Printer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 It is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. The targeted products are available for energy efficiency. About...reviewed this manual and in any form, in whole or in part, without notice. and other countries. z Windows Vista is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. The program backs the ...
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Table of Contents Before Printing 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Printing from Your Computer 10 Printing with Windows 10 Printing with Macintosh 12 Routine Maintenance 14 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 14 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 15 Examining the ...
Table of Contents Before Printing 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Printing from Your Computer 10 Printing with Windows 10 Printing with Macintosh 12 Routine Maintenance 14 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 14 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 15 Examining the ...
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... Macintosh, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size. (3) Select Landscape in Page Size. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 10 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left when you do not, the address..." on -screen manual. (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. 4 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. In Windows®, select DL Env.
... Macintosh, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size. (3) Select Landscape in Page Size. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 10 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left when you do not, the address..." on -screen manual. (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. 4 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. In Windows®, select DL Env.
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...Select Print on your application. The Main sheet of your application program, operations may differ. The Print dialog box is selected, click Canon iP1800 series. (3) Click Preferences (or Properties). The steps described in Select Printer. (3) Note If a different printer is displayed. 10 ...(2) Set Print Quality and Color/Intensity as needed. (2) Note For details on -screen manual. (3) (3) Click OK. Printing with Windows Note Depending on the application software's File menu. Printing from Your Computer When printing photographs, you can also use Easy-PhotoPrint to ...
...Select Print on your application. The Main sheet of your application program, operations may differ. The Print dialog box is selected, click Canon iP1800 series. (3) Click Preferences (or Properties). The steps described in Select Printer. (3) Note If a different printer is displayed. 10 ...(2) Set Print Quality and Color/Intensity as needed. (2) Note For details on -screen manual. (3) (3) Click OK. Printing with Windows Note Depending on the application software's File menu. Printing from Your Computer When printing photographs, you can also use Easy-PhotoPrint to ...
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... Front Cover while printing. Refer to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check ...pattern to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 17. 1 Make sure...
... Front Cover while printing. Refer to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check ...pattern to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 17. 1 Make sure...
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See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. To proceed to cleaning of the Print Head, go to step 3-(3) of the group (1) pattern are missing and the group (2) patterns have no white streaks, click Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) to exit nozzle check pattern examination. 18 Routine Maintenance If no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on your platform. 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 19.
See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. To proceed to cleaning of the Print Head, go to step 3-(3) of the group (1) pattern are missing and the group (2) patterns have no white streaks, click Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) to exit nozzle check pattern examination. 18 Routine Maintenance If no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on your platform. 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 19.
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... that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, the dialog box shown in of step 3-(3) in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on page 17. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in the following procedure will...
... that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, the dialog box shown in of step 3-(3) in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on page 17. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in the following procedure will...
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... box. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before deep cleaning. (3) (4) Confirm the displayed message ...Box Directly from the Start Menu" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and set the Paper Thickness Lever to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the ink absorber. Refer to check the ...
... box. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before deep cleaning. (3) (4) Confirm the displayed message ...Box Directly from the Start Menu" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and set the Paper Thickness Lever to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the ink absorber. Refer to check the ...
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.... 1 Make sure that the printer is on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on -screen manual. 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then Print Head Alignment. 4 Confirm the displayed message and click OK.
.... 1 Make sure that the printer is on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on -screen manual. 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then Print Head Alignment. 4 Confirm the displayed message and click OK.
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... will not print properly if the wrong type of FINE Cartridge is used, or if it is installed in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet. Refer to check the ink level information. (1) ...Information The printer considers as ink is full when new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts counting a remaining level of ink. Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in the incorrect position. Ink is probably empty. ...
... will not print properly if the wrong type of FINE Cartridge is used, or if it is installed in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet. Refer to check the ink level information. (1) ...Information The printer considers as ink is full when new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts counting a remaining level of ink. Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in the incorrect position. Ink is probably empty. ...
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... use new genuine Canon cartridges in Media Type. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3 Select Color Only when... perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. You cannot print regardless of Color ink, and then click OK. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. The Black Only setting can be used when you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for...
... use new genuine Canon cartridges in Media Type. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3 Select Color Only when... perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. You cannot print regardless of Color ink, and then click OK. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. The Black Only setting can be used when you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for...
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...Lever, refer to wipe off dust or stain. The paper that the printer is displayed, click OK. If the problem still persists, contact a Canon service representative. 1 Make sure that is not fed properly. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the... perform this procedure does not solve the problem, clean the surface of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on -screen manual. 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then Roller Cleaning. 4 Confirm the message, and then click OK....
...Lever, refer to wipe off dust or stain. The paper that the printer is displayed, click OK. If the problem still persists, contact a Canon service representative. 1 Make sure that is not fed properly. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the... perform this procedure does not solve the problem, clean the surface of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on -screen manual. 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then Roller Cleaning. 4 Confirm the message, and then click OK....
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... on -screen manual. *1 Load the paper after performing the Bottom Plate Cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the printer as it . 4 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Routine Maintenance 39 See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 40. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned... the printer may be stained. Clean them according to the left. Refer to "Front View" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on -screen manual. 5 Make sure that Cleaning is not resolved after unfolding it feeds through the printer.
... on -screen manual. *1 Load the paper after performing the Bottom Plate Cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the printer as it . 4 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Routine Maintenance 39 See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 40. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned... the printer may be stained. Clean them according to the left. Refer to "Front View" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on -screen manual. 5 Make sure that Cleaning is not resolved after unfolding it feeds through the printer.
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Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you cannot find appropriate tips for your Windows operating system. Troubleshooting 41 Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is displayed automatically. Note If you may vary depending on -...
Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you cannot find appropriate tips for your Windows operating system. Troubleshooting 41 Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is displayed automatically. Note If you may vary depending on -...
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...installation. If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CDROM. Contact a Canon service representative. 42 Troubleshooting Action If you have no application software running, including anti-... they are displayed. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your computer. In non-XP Windows, double-click the My Computer icon on your computer. If the CD-ROM icon is inserted... the Installation Failure screen. (3) Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4) Click Exit on the PIXMA iP1800 series, then remove the CD-ROM. (5) Turn the printer off. (6) Restart your computer. (7) Make sure...
...installation. If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CDROM. Contact a Canon service representative. 42 Troubleshooting Action If you have no application software running, including anti-... they are displayed. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your computer. In non-XP Windows, double-click the My Computer icon on your computer. If the CD-ROM icon is inserted... the Installation Failure screen. (3) Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4) Click Exit on the PIXMA iP1800 series, then remove the CD-ROM. (5) Turn the printer off. (6) Restart your computer. (7) Make sure...
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Contact a Canon service representative. Refer to a Windows error, the system may not be able to the computer's USB port... the printer directly to install the driver. The computer does not recognize the printer properly. In non-XP Windows, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and confirm that CD-ROM icon is used . Reinstall...latest version of the driver. The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is visible in the window. USB driver is a problem with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card. Troubleshooting 43 If other disks ...
Contact a Canon service representative. Refer to a Windows error, the system may not be able to the computer's USB port... the printer directly to install the driver. The computer does not recognize the printer properly. In non-XP Windows, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and confirm that CD-ROM icon is used . Reinstall...latest version of the driver. The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is visible in the window. USB driver is a problem with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card. Troubleshooting 43 If other disks ...
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... in the displayed dialog. If the page size setting, set in the Main sheet of the printer driver does not match the actual type of (Windows) or the Quality & Media in the pop-up menu of the Print dialog box paper. (Macintosh) matches the type of the loaded printing paper. 44... the printing paper, part of the page may not be printed. Then, check Page Size on the Page Setup sheet in the printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, click Print Options on the Page Setup dialog box of the paper loaded in the printer properties dialog box of the printer driver...
... in the displayed dialog. If the page size setting, set in the Main sheet of the printer driver does not match the actual type of (Windows) or the Quality & Media in the pop-up menu of the Print dialog box paper. (Macintosh) matches the type of the loaded printing paper. 44... the printing paper, part of the page may not be printed. Then, check Page Size on the Page Setup sheet in the printer. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, click Print Options on the Page Setup dialog box of the paper loaded in the printer properties dialog box of the printer driver...
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... Box from Your Application Program" in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the paper. Note Depending on the type of (Windows) or the Quality & Media in the pop-up menu and then click Detailed Setting. (3)... Drag the slide bar to set Print Quality to "General Information" in Macintosh. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. Refer to High (Windows) or Fine (Macintosh). Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Cause Action Paper is ejecting properly. The media is not set in the ...
... Box from Your Application Program" in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the paper. Note Depending on the type of (Windows) or the Quality & Media in the pop-up menu and then click Detailed Setting. (3)... Drag the slide bar to set Print Quality to "General Information" in Macintosh. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. Refer to High (Windows) or Fine (Macintosh). Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Cause Action Paper is ejecting properly. The media is not set in the ...
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Depending on the printing content, the printing surface may not be able to the left in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the account. (5) When the confirmation message is not set back to the left when you are deleted. It may solve the problem. You may ... Start Cause Unnecessary print jobs are left . If there are deleted. (1) Click the printer icon in progress. If the lever is displayed, click Yes. The Canon IJ Status Monitor is more likely to get dirty due to display the list of paper you finish printing. The print jobs are any unnecessary...
Depending on the printing content, the printing surface may not be able to the left in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the account. (5) When the confirmation message is not set back to the left when you are deleted. It may solve the problem. You may ... Start Cause Unnecessary print jobs are left . If there are deleted. (1) Click the printer icon in progress. If the lever is displayed, click Yes. The Canon IJ Status Monitor is more likely to get dirty due to display the list of paper you finish printing. The print jobs are any unnecessary...
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...the printer. If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. z If you are using Windows, remove the paper according to the following the procedure below. The paper will be ejected automatically. (2) Reload the paper ... For details on how to touch the components inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. If the ALARM lamp flashes three times or the "Paper is easier. Be careful not to load paper, see "Paper Does...
...the printer. If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. z If you are using Windows, remove the paper according to the following the procedure below. The paper will be ejected automatically. (2) Reload the paper ... For details on how to touch the components inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative. If the ALARM lamp flashes three times or the "Paper is easier. Be careful not to load paper, see "Paper Does...