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... Copyright This manual is a registered trademark of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. All statements, technical information and recommendations in the U.S. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to... in part, without notice. and other countries. Trademarks z "Microsoft" is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. Depending on your Canon PIXMA iP3500 series Photo Printer. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 has reviewed this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
... Copyright This manual is a registered trademark of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. All statements, technical information and recommendations in the U.S. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to... in part, without notice. and other countries. Trademarks z "Microsoft" is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. Depending on your Canon PIXMA iP3500 series Photo Printer. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 has reviewed this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
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...Directly from a Compliant Device 19 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 19 About PictBridge Print Settings 21 Routine Maintenance 23 Replacing an Ink Tank 23 Keeping the Best Printing Results 28 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining...the Printer Driver 53 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........54 Print Results Not Satisfactory 55 Printer Does Not Start 59 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 60 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 61 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer ...
...Directly from a Compliant Device 19 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 19 About PictBridge Print Settings 21 Routine Maintenance 23 Replacing an Ink Tank 23 Keeping the Best Printing Results 28 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining...the Printer Driver 53 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........54 Print Results Not Satisfactory 55 Printer Does Not Start 59 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 60 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 61 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer ...
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Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer, confirm the following. z The printer is sent from the computer. z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on your setup sheet ...to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. For setting details, refer to your computer (or a compatible device). z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer z The printer driver is sent for a certain interval. Note Auto Power On/Off Feature...
Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer, confirm the following. z The printer is sent from the computer. z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on your setup sheet ...to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. For setting details, refer to your computer (or a compatible device). z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer z The printer driver is sent for a certain interval. Note Auto Power On/Off Feature...
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... Computer Screen" on the Print Head Holder. You can confirm the status of this guide. Press the mark on the compatible ink tanks, refer to have a new ink tank available. If the lamps are still off The tank is not set and there is in the wrong position or it .... Note z Be sure to handle it does not click into place. The printer will not print if an ink tank is correctly set properly. Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals) ......Repeats The ink tank is inserted in the correct position as well. See "Prepare the replacement tank." z For information on the...
... Computer Screen" on the Print Head Holder. You can confirm the status of this guide. Press the mark on the compatible ink tanks, refer to have a new ink tank available. If the lamps are still off The tank is not set and there is in the wrong position or it .... Note z Be sure to handle it does not click into place. The printer will not print if an ink tank is correctly set properly. Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals) ......Repeats The ink tank is inserted in the correct position as well. See "Prepare the replacement tank." z For information on the...
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...the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is low. Follow the procedure below to have run out." Ink may be displayed during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. To confirm the ink tank information, click the Ink Details menu. on page 65 in the... pop-up menu. Note Message may have a new ink tank available. Ink is your printer's name) which...
...the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is low. Follow the procedure below to have run out." Ink may be displayed during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. To confirm the ink tank information, click the Ink Details menu. on page 65 in the... pop-up menu. Note Message may have a new ink tank available. Ink is your printer's name) which...
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... one by one when replacing more than one ink tank at a time. remove only the ink tank. Routine Maintenance 25 Important Handling Ink z To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of first use an ink tank within six months of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Replace empty tanks with such tanks,... the printer will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the printer may cause the nozzles to the right. Color ink is left open for more than 10...
... one by one when replacing more than one ink tank at a time. remove only the ink tank. Routine Maintenance 25 Important Handling Ink z To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of first use an ink tank within six months of specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Replace empty tanks with such tanks,... the printer will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the printer may cause the nozzles to the right. Color ink is left open for more than 10...
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... the removed protective cap. (D) (E) (D) Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it . Discard the cap once it according to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. 26 Routine Maintenance z Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it to the local laws and regulations... (C) (4) Remove the orange protective cap from its packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (A) in step 4-(1), as this step may prevent the ink from the ink tank in the exact order shown in the direction of the arrow to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Important Make sure...
... the removed protective cap. (D) (E) (D) Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it . Discard the cap once it according to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. 26 Routine Maintenance z Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it to the local laws and regulations... (C) (4) Remove the orange protective cap from its packaging. (2) Pull the orange tape (A) in step 4-(1), as this step may prevent the ink from the ink tank in the exact order shown in the direction of the arrow to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Important Make sure...
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...lamp flashes green during cleaning. Routine Maintenance 27 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. (1) Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 6 Close the Top Cover. (3) (2) Note... z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print Head...
...lamp flashes green during cleaning. Routine Maintenance 27 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. (1) Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 6 Close the Top Cover. (3) (2) Note... z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print Head...
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...Routine Maintenance Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the Print Head. Printed area ...Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to prevent degradation of the nozzles, note the following cases; - Note z Ink may blur depending on the paper in the Print Head for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head...
...Routine Maintenance Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the Print Head. Printed area ...Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to prevent degradation of the nozzles, note the following cases; - Note z Ink may blur depending on the paper in the Print Head for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head...
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... clogged. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 33. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 30. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 25. Contact your Canon Service representative. Routine Maintenance 29 Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the...
... clogged. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 33. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 30. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 25. Contact your Canon Service representative. Routine Maintenance 29 Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the...
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..., and then release it immediately. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to print Nozzle Check Pattern. Note z You cannot feed...
..., and then release it immediately. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to print Nozzle Check Pattern. Note z You cannot feed...
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... to exit nozzle check pattern examination. 32 Routine Maintenance See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. Note The nozzle check pattern will... Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on page 23. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When white streaks appear 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 33. Example: When lines are missing and the group ...
... to exit nozzle check pattern examination. 32 Routine Maintenance See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. Note The nozzle check pattern will... Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on page 23. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When white streaks appear 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 33. Example: When lines are missing and the group ...
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...the User's Guide on-screen manual. Routine Maintenance 33 Note that the printer is on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in the ink absorber. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until Print Head Cleaning finishes. For details on . 2. This takes about 50 seconds. (4) Note Clicking Initial... Check Items displays the items to the left. Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in "Main Components" of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray and set the Paper Thickness Lever to be...
...the User's Guide on-screen manual. Routine Maintenance 33 Note that the printer is on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in the ink absorber. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until Print Head Cleaning finishes. For details on . 2. This takes about 50 seconds. (4) Note Clicking Initial... Check Items displays the items to the left. Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in "Main Components" of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray and set the Paper Thickness Lever to be...
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...For details on -screen manual. 34 Routine Maintenance Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to the left. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is selected in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in the... The nozzle check pattern will appear. 1 Make sure that Cleaning is insufficient. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . 2 Open the Front Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 23...
...For details on -screen manual. 34 Routine Maintenance Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to the left. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is selected in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in the... The nozzle check pattern will appear. 1 Make sure that Cleaning is insufficient. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . 2 Open the Front Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 23...
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...nozzle check pattern finishes printing. (6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. The nozzle check pattern is insufficient. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 36. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 23. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check ...pattern, and take appropriate action. Routine Maintenance 35 Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 32. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be ...
...nozzle check pattern finishes printing. (6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. The nozzle check pattern is insufficient. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 36. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 23. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check ...pattern, and take appropriate action. Routine Maintenance 35 Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 32. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be ...
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... Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to the left. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page ... manual. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to be damaged. Contact your Canon Service representative. 36 Routine Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 30. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does ...
... Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to the left. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page ... manual. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to be damaged. Contact your Canon Service representative. 36 Routine Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 30. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does ...
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... Rear Tray and set the Paper Thickness Lever to check the print head condition. Contact your Canon Service representative. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 23. (3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn ... on. 2 Open the Front Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that Cleaning is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to ...
... Rear Tray and set the Paper Thickness Lever to check the print head condition. Contact your Canon Service representative. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 23. (3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn ... on. 2 Open the Front Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that Cleaning is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to ...
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... before printing. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside the printer may be sure to the front. 5. z Cleaning with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Note z You cannot feed paper from the printer itself. 1. Make sure that the printer is recommended. To always get best...
... before printing. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside the printer may be sure to the front. 5. z Cleaning with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Note z You cannot feed paper from the printer itself. 1. Make sure that the printer is recommended. To always get best...
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... cleans the inside the printer may be stained. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to "Front View" in the (A) Rear Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If the problem is not resolved after unfolding it feeds through the printer. For details on page 51. Clean them...
... cleans the inside the printer may be stained. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to "Front View" in the (A) Rear Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If the problem is not resolved after unfolding it feeds through the printer. For details on page 51. Clean them...
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... of the ejected paper. The paper cleans the inside the printer may be stained. Check the folded part of the printer as it . 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 6 Make sure that the printer is turned on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in the (A) Rear ...Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to the left. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to use a new...
... of the ejected paper. The paper cleans the inside the printer may be stained. Check the folded part of the printer as it . 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 6 Make sure that the printer is turned on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in the (A) Rear ...Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to the left. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to use a new...