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...for 5 years after production has stopped. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. and/or other countries. Canon U.S.A., Inc. with functions that promotes energy saving through the... this manual thoroughly in the U.S. It is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. z Macintosh and Mac are subject to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP1800 series Photo Printer. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 All statements, technical information ...
...for 5 years after production has stopped. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. and/or other countries. Canon U.S.A., Inc. with functions that promotes energy saving through the... this manual thoroughly in the U.S. It is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. z Macintosh and Mac are subject to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP1800 series Photo Printer. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 All statements, technical information ...
Quick Start Guide
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See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 26. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) Routine Maintenance 17 Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Example... the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzle needs...
See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 26. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) Routine Maintenance 17 Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Example... the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzle needs...
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Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Refer to step 3-(3). 1 Make sure that the printer is on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen manual. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. If you click Cleaning on -screen manual. (4) Confirm...
Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Refer to step 3-(3). 1 Make sure that the printer is on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen manual. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. If you click Cleaning on -screen manual. (4) Confirm...
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...Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is selected in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen manual. (5) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer... 4 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. (3) Do not perform any ...
...Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is selected in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen manual. (5) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer... 4 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. (3) Do not perform any ...
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...OK. This takes about one . Routine Maintenance 21 Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try... the POWER lamp starts flashing green. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 26. 1 Make sure that the printer is on page 15. (3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, perform Print Head Deep...
...OK. This takes about one . Routine Maintenance 21 Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try... the POWER lamp starts flashing green. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 26. 1 Make sure that the printer is on page 15. (3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, perform Print Head Deep...
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...: The "?" Refer to check the ink level information. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge with low ink. Even if new FINE Cartridges are displayed here. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to the ink level information for detecting the remaining ink will not print properly if the...
...: The "?" Refer to check the ink level information. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge with low ink. Even if new FINE Cartridges are displayed here. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to the ink level information for detecting the remaining ink will not print properly if the...
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..., one immediately. Routine Maintenance 27 Ink is running low. symbol appears above an ink cartridge z Ink is low: The "!" Confirm the empty cartridge and replace it with low ink. After replacing the cartridge, close the Front Cover to check the ink level information. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Ink is displayed on -screen manual. The Canon IJ Printer Utility is displayed. *1 *1 Confirm...
..., one immediately. Routine Maintenance 27 Ink is running low. symbol appears above an ink cartridge z Ink is low: The "!" Confirm the empty cartridge and replace it with low ink. After replacing the cartridge, close the Front Cover to check the ink level information. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Ink is displayed on -screen manual. The Canon IJ Printer Utility is displayed. *1 *1 Confirm...
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... printing job. z Please be advised that may not be liable for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. 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. Click Stop All Jobs to cancel the current printing job. Replace the...
... printing job. z Please be advised that may not be liable for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. 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. Click Stop All Jobs to cancel the current printing job. Replace the...
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.... 3 Select Color Only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black Only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click OK. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of the Ink Cartridge Settings. You cannot print regardless of ink, you can be used when...
.... 3 Select Color Only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black Only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click OK. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of the Ink Cartridge Settings. You cannot print regardless of ink, you can be used when...
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.... If you touch it immediately with new ones. Color ink is out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Refilling ink is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it immediately. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first use of ink, replace it . (A) (B) (A) Electrical Contacts (B) Print Head Nozzles z To...
.... If you touch it immediately with new ones. Color ink is out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Refilling ink is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it immediately. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first use of ink, replace it . (A) (B) (A) Electrical Contacts (B) Print Head Nozzles z To...
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...clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. z Do not re-attach the protective tape once you touch it according to stain your clothes or surrounding work area. z Be careful not to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. The printer may not print ...out properly if you have removed it clicks into place. (2) Important The printer cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be installed into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push...
...clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. z Do not re-attach the protective tape once you touch it according to stain your clothes or surrounding work area. z Be careful not to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. The printer may not print ...out properly if you have removed it clicks into place. (2) Important The printer cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be installed into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push...
Quick Start Guide
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... improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. In this case, the print result may be stuck between the contact points. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, click Print Options on the Page Setup dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh). 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...
... improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. In this case, the print result may be stuck between the contact points. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, click Print Options on the Page Setup dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh). 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...
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...Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on the type of paper, you did not align the Print Head after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice A FINE Cartridge may not...such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Refer to "General Information" in the User's Guide on page 14. If ...box paper. (Macintosh) matches the type of paper are clogged. Media Type setting in the printer driver Make sure that ink is loaded with the paper. Printing on -screen manual. (2) Select Quality & Media in...
...Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on the type of paper, you did not align the Print Head after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice A FINE Cartridge may not...such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Refer to "General Information" in the User's Guide on page 14. If ...box paper. (Macintosh) matches the type of paper are clogged. Media Type setting in the printer driver Make sure that ink is loaded with the paper. Printing on -screen manual. (2) Select Quality & Media in...
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.... The paper may be compatible with this printer. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. z The FINE Cartridge may not be jammed. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be disabled...
.... The paper may be compatible with this printer. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. z The FINE Cartridge may not be jammed. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be disabled...
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... (Canon iP1800 series) (where "n" is a number) is not correct, change the port setting according to the interface you are using , or reinstall the printer driver. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is lit. Cause Action Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be correctly detected. The function for details. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges...
... (Canon iP1800 series) (where "n" is a number) is not correct, change the port setting according to the interface you are using , or reinstall the printer driver. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is lit. Cause Action Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be correctly detected. The function for details. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges...
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... hold the Paper Output Slot. If any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into fire. 58 Safety Precautions Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Do not place any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. Do not transport or store the...
... hold the Paper Output Slot. If any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into fire. 58 Safety Precautions Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Do not place any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. Do not transport or store the...
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Limited Warranty - U.S. Only 59 Index 63 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Index A Appendix 53 B Before Printing 2 C Cleaning Your Printer inside 38 roller 37 L Loading Printing Paper envelopes 9 paper 7 recommended paper and requirements 5 M Media... cannot use 6 specialty 4 Media Type 5 N Nozzle Check Pattern examining 17 printing 15 P Print Head aligning the Print Head 23 cleaning 19 deep cleaning 21 Printing from Your Computer Macintosh 12 Windows 10 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge ink...
Limited Warranty - U.S. Only 59 Index 63 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Index A Appendix 53 B Before Printing 2 C Cleaning Your Printer inside 38 roller 37 L Loading Printing Paper envelopes 9 paper 7 recommended paper and requirements 5 M Media... cannot use 6 specialty 4 Media Type 5 N Nozzle Check Pattern examining 17 printing 15 P Print Head aligning the Print Head 23 cleaning 19 deep cleaning 21 Printing from Your Computer Macintosh 12 Windows 10 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge ink...
Easy Setup Instructions
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e Press the POWER button to stain your hands or surrounding work area with ink on the removed Protective Tape. Serial Number g Write down the serial number located inside the printer. The printer may not print out properly if you touch it. • Do not reattach the .... c Close the Front Cover. You will initialize. Wait for the Black FINE Cartridge, inserting it together with your computer. 1 Prepare the Printer Note When moving the printer, carry the printer at this to connect the printer with the Protective Sheet. Hardware setup is secure in front of the...
e Press the POWER button to stain your hands or surrounding work area with ink on the removed Protective Tape. Serial Number g Write down the serial number located inside the printer. The printer may not print out properly if you touch it. • Do not reattach the .... c Close the Front Cover. You will initialize. Wait for the Black FINE Cartridge, inserting it together with your computer. 1 Prepare the Printer Note When moving the printer, carry the printer at this to connect the printer with the Protective Sheet. Hardware setup is secure in front of the...