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... Deep Cleaning 21 Aligning the Print Head 23 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 26 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 Troubleshooting 41 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 42 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 43 Print Results Not Satisfactory 44 Printing Does Not Start 47 Paper Does Not...
... Deep Cleaning 21 Aligning the Print Head 23 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 26 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 Troubleshooting 41 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 42 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 43 Print Results Not Satisfactory 44 Printing Does Not Start 47 Paper Does Not...
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Note If preparatory operations above are installed properly. z The printer driver is connected to your computer. 2 Before Printing Before Printing Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. ... Printer Before turning on your computer (or a compatible device). Important If the ALARM lamp begins to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. z The printer is installed. The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit green. z The FINE Cartridges are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to flash orange, see "ALARM...
Note If preparatory operations above are installed properly. z The printer driver is connected to your computer. 2 Before Printing Before Printing Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. ... Printer Before turning on your computer (or a compatible device). Important If the ALARM lamp begins to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. z The printer is installed. The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit green. z The FINE Cartridges are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to flash orange, see "ALARM...
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To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP1800 series on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Printing begins. Some application software may not have a preview function. 5 Print the document. (1) Click Print (or OK). Note To cancel a print job ... the paper size, click the Page Setup tab. The Instructions button is displayed on the Main and Maintenance sheets when the on-screen manuals are installed on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to -Page Printing. z For details on your document will look when printed, select the Preview before...
To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP1800 series on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Printing begins. Some application software may not have a preview function. 5 Print the document. (1) Click Print (or OK). Note To cancel a print job ... the paper size, click the Page Setup tab. The Instructions button is displayed on the Main and Maintenance sheets when the on-screen manuals are installed on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to -Page Printing. z For details on your document will look when printed, select the Preview before...
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Printing with strong color definition. - The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) (2) Make sure that iP1800 series is clicked. Detailed Setting: Select to the instruction manual of your document in Paper Size. (4) Click OK. (4) 4 Specify the required settings. (1) Select ...document will be printed in Mac® OS X v.10.4.x. 1 Turn on the application software's File menu. The steps described in this section are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in (3) Format for printing in color and at a print quality suited...
Printing with strong color definition. - The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) (2) Make sure that iP1800 series is clicked. Detailed Setting: Select to the instruction manual of your document in Paper Size. (4) Click OK. (4) 4 Specify the required settings. (1) Select ...document will be printed in Mac® OS X v.10.4.x. 1 Turn on the application software's File menu. The steps described in this section are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected in (3) Format for printing in color and at a print quality suited...
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...ink level information for detecting the remaining ink 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 this guide. Getting the Ink Level Information The printer considers as a...following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is low: The "!" Even if new FINE Cartridges are displayed here. Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in the incorrect position. Replace the FINE Cartridge with ...
...ink level information for detecting the remaining ink 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 this guide. Getting the Ink Level Information The printer considers as a...following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is low: The "!" Even if new FINE Cartridges are displayed here. Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in the incorrect position. Replace the FINE Cartridge with ...
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... out condition. *1 *1 FINE Cartridge with a new one . z Click Cancel Printing to continue printing, press the RESUME button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. z The resulting print quality may have run out. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. Replace the ink cartridge with low ink If the...
... out condition. *1 *1 FINE Cartridge with a new one . z Click Cancel Printing to continue printing, press the RESUME button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. z The resulting print quality may have run out. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. Replace the ink cartridge with low ink If the...
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z Please be advised that may not be liable for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. If the "!" Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. z Click Delete Job to stop the current printing job. Prepare a new ink cartridge. Replace the ... in order to obtain optimum qualities. Then printing can confirm the ink level with selecting Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. z If printing is running low. The resulting print quality may have run out. Click Stop All Jobs to cancel the...
z Please be advised that may not be liable for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. If the "!" Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. z Click Delete Job to stop the current printing job. Prepare a new ink cartridge. Replace the ... in order to obtain optimum qualities. Then printing can confirm the ink level with selecting Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. z If printing is running low. The resulting print quality may have run out. Click Stop All Jobs to cancel the...
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... you can continue printing with new ones. Furthermore, with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. When a FINE Cartridge is out of ink, you insert FINE Cartridges... FINE Cartridges run out of FINE Cartridges" on a FINE Cartridge. Refilling ink is not installed, the printer does not print. 32 Routine Maintenance z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on page 31. This will cause...
... you can continue printing with new ones. Furthermore, with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. When a FINE Cartridge is out of ink, you insert FINE Cartridges... FINE Cartridges run out of FINE Cartridges" on a FINE Cartridge. Refilling ink is not installed, the printer does not print. 32 Routine Maintenance z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on page 31. This will cause...
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z Be careful not to stain your clothes or surrounding work area. Discard it clicks into (1) the appropriate slot. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge ...removed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on the removed protective tape. (A) *1 To the FINE Cartridge Holder 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into place. (2) Important The printer cannot be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are...
z Be careful not to stain your clothes or surrounding work area. Discard it clicks into (1) the appropriate slot. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge ...removed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on the removed protective tape. (A) *1 To the FINE Cartridge Holder 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into place. (2) Important The printer cannot be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are...
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... press the POWER button to turn off instead. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. If you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Note z If the printed area is not...
... press the POWER button to turn off instead. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. If you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Note z If the printed area is not...
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... may encounter when using the printer. Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you cannot find appropriate tips for your Windows operating system. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 42 z "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 43 z "The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly" on page 43...
... may encounter when using the printer. Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you cannot find appropriate tips for your Windows operating system. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 42 z "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 43 z "The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly" on page 43...
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...letter of the setup program, Msetup4.exe. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your computer. If other disks are displayed. Contact a Canon service representative. 42 Troubleshooting If the CD-ROM icon is inserted into your computer's disc drive. Click Start > My Computer > double-... the printer driver. (1) Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2) Click Start Over on 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) ...
...letter of the setup program, Msetup4.exe. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your computer. If other disks are displayed. Contact a Canon service representative. 42 Troubleshooting If the CD-ROM icon is inserted into your computer's disc drive. Click Start > My Computer > double-... the printer driver. (1) Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2) Click Start Over on 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) ...
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... not recognize the printer properly. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Troubleshooting 43 Installation procedure not followed correctly. If the CD-ROM icon is visible in the window. If the printer driver was forced to be terminated... The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is used . Read the manual supplied with the Setup CDROM. Contact a Canon service representative. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub...
... not recognize the printer properly. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Troubleshooting 43 Installation procedure not followed correctly. If the CD-ROM icon is visible in the window. If the printer driver was forced to be terminated... The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is used . Read the manual supplied with the Setup CDROM. Contact a Canon service representative. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub...
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...; Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is not installed properly Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it. / There is extremely large (Windows XP/Windows 2000 only).
...; Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is not installed properly Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it. / There is extremely large (Windows XP/Windows 2000 only).
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...for uneven ink output. z If the problem is not set appropriately. Replace it with reduced quality. Print quality is still not resolved after installation, straight lines may cause unclear prints or prints with a new one. Many types of paper are made to "General Information" in "Opening ... (Macintosh) matches the type of (Windows) or the Quality & Media in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Action Print the nozzle check pattern to Fine. Printing on page 23 and perform Print Head Alignment. Cause Print Head nozzles ...
...for uneven ink output. z If the problem is not set appropriately. Replace it with reduced quality. Print quality is still not resolved after installation, straight lines may cause unclear prints or prints with a new one. Many types of paper are made to "General Information" in "Opening ... (Macintosh) matches the type of (Windows) or the Quality & Media in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Action Print the nozzle check pattern to Fine. Printing on page 23 and perform Print Head Alignment. Cause Print Head nozzles ...
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... soon as follows: z The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer. Important Canon recommends that the ink absorber is continued under the ink out condition. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not installed in the correct position. Possible causes are misaligned or the resulting output is not...
... soon as follows: z The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer. Important Canon recommends that the ink absorber is continued under the ink out condition. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not installed in the correct position. Possible causes are misaligned or the resulting output is not...
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.... If the ALARM lamp is selected for a while. Make sure that a port named USBnnn (Canon iP1800 series) (where "n" is a number) is flashing orange, an error may not be installed properly. The function for details. Consult the reseller of printing under the ink out condition. ... that the POWER lamp is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. Canon recommends to the following port(s). In non-XP Windows, click Start > Settings > Printers. (2) Click the Canon iP1800 series icon. (3) Open the File menu and select ...
.... If the ALARM lamp is selected for a while. Make sure that a port named USBnnn (Canon iP1800 series) (where "n" is a number) is flashing orange, an error may not be installed properly. The function for details. Consult the reseller of printing under the ink out condition. ... that the POWER lamp is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. Canon recommends to the following port(s). In non-XP Windows, click Start > Settings > Printers. (2) Click the Canon iP1800 series icon. (3) Open the File menu and select ...
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...printer is connected securely to the computer and the printer. z If you call for your printer is installed to your computer. (1) Select Print & Fax Preferences from Printer. (2) Check that iP1800 series is displayed in Printer on the printer. If you can continue printing. Press the RESUME/CANCEL ...computer. If the ALARM lamp is plugged in ink absorber to the computer, and try printing again. Consult the reseller of the printer.) Important Canon recommends that the check box is almost full. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that ...
...printer is connected securely to the computer and the printer. z If you call for your printer is installed to your computer. (1) Select Print & Fax Preferences from Printer. (2) Check that iP1800 series is displayed in Printer on the printer. If you can continue printing. Press the RESUME/CANCEL ...computer. If the ALARM lamp is plugged in ink absorber to the computer, and try printing again. Consult the reseller of the printer.) Important Canon recommends that the check box is almost full. Replace the USB cable and try printing again. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that ...
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... install it from the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, open the folder in the following way: To view the on-screen manual, double-click the iP1800 series On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon iP1800 series Manual > iP1800 series...on-screen manual, double-click the iP1800 series On-screen Manual alias on your setup sheet. Appendix Reading the On-screen Manuals Along with this Quick Start Guide, on-screen manuals are also supplied with Windows Update. For detailed instructions on installing the on-screen manuals, refer to...
... install it from the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, open the folder in the following way: To view the on-screen manual, double-click the iP1800 series On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon iP1800 series Manual > iP1800 series...on-screen manual, double-click the iP1800 series On-screen Manual alias on your setup sheet. Appendix Reading the On-screen Manuals Along with this Quick Start Guide, on-screen manuals are also supplied with Windows Update. For detailed instructions on installing the on-screen manuals, refer to...
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Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at ... dB (A)* * When printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro. Approx. 3.3 kg (Approx. 7.3 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. BK: 320 nozzles, C/M/Y/Dye Bk 384x3 nozzles 54 Appendix Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (...
Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at ... dB (A)* * When printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro. Approx. 3.3 kg (Approx. 7.3 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. BK: 320 nozzles, C/M/Y/Dye Bk 384x3 nozzles 54 Appendix Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (...