iP4200 Easy Setup Instructions
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... 1.1. Protective Cap IMPORTANT: Be sure the printer is used for more than 10 minutes, the print head holder moves to a power outlet. Wait until the POWER lamp displays a steady green light. PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP4200 Print Head Power Cord CLI-8BK Black CLI-8Y Yellow PGI-5BK Black CLI-8M Magenta CLI...
... 1.1. Protective Cap IMPORTANT: Be sure the printer is used for more than 10 minutes, the print head holder moves to a power outlet. Wait until the POWER lamp displays a steady green light. PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP4200 Print Head Power Cord CLI-8BK Black CLI-8Y Yellow PGI-5BK Black CLI-8M Magenta CLI...
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...software will take several minutes to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing. 2 Double-click the Setup icon. 8 Start the print head alignment procedure. Select iP4200 and click Maintenance. Move the cursor over items to change without notice. e. Specifications subject to display explanations of Apple Computer,... and printer driver. If a message asking for your computer appears, click OK. d. Click the down-arrow to exit the Canon IJ Printer Utility. After restarting the computer, select Applications from the bottom of applications to register your product. 12 When the Installation...
...software will take several minutes to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing. 2 Double-click the Setup icon. 8 Start the print head alignment procedure. Select iP4200 and click Maintenance. Move the cursor over items to change without notice. e. Specifications subject to display explanations of Apple Computer,... and printer driver. If a message asking for your computer appears, click OK. d. Click the down-arrow to exit the Canon IJ Printer Utility. After restarting the computer, select Applications from the bottom of applications to register your product. 12 When the Installation...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
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...(Windows 35 Using the Bundled Software 36 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 47 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Aligning the Print Head 60 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65... Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 77 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 93 Index 95 1
...(Windows 35 Using the Bundled Software 36 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 47 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Aligning the Print Head 60 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65... Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 77 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 93 Index 95 1
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If the power plug is turned off. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking green, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be sure to print. 3 Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, be unable to check that the POWER lamp is not lit. Basic Printing About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, press the POWER button.
If the power plug is turned off. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking green, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be sure to print. 3 Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, be unable to check that the POWER lamp is not lit. Basic Printing About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, press the POWER button.
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... be aligned using the controls of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device could result. z The Print Head cannot be performed simply by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 2. 3 Load the paper in the printer. Do not connect any equipment other ...than PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera to "Aligning the Print Head" on page 60. 1 Set up the printer. 2 Turn on page 4. 29 Refer to the Direct Print Port of the digital device. If you use the device battery, be...
... be aligned using the controls of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device could result. z The Print Head cannot be performed simply by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 2. 3 Load the paper in the printer. Do not connect any equipment other ...than PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera to "Aligning the Print Head" on page 60. 1 Set up the printer. 2 Turn on page 4. 29 Refer to the Direct Print Port of the digital device. If you use the device battery, be...
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... and pull down to open it, and then pull down the Inner Cover forward to the right. z Handle ink tanks carefully to the center. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the center. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray. If the... Top Cover is left open for more than one when replacing more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to open it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is flashing fast. Do not touch the lock lever; Be sure to...
... and pull down to open it, and then pull down the Inner Cover forward to the right. z Handle ink tanks carefully to the center. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the center. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray. If the... Top Cover is left open for more than one when replacing more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to open it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is flashing fast. Do not touch the lock lever; Be sure to...
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Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank. Lamp lights red (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 Ensure that the ink tank lamp lights red.
Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank. Lamp lights red (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 Ensure that the ink tank lamp lights red.
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... may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed in the correct order directed on the label. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. Color ink is specified. The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. z... The ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the open . This will not occur if the ...
... may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed in the correct order directed on the label. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. Color ink is specified. The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. z... The ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the open . This will not occur if the ...
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... Ink Tanks" on page 42. z Open the Top Cover and make sure that the correct ink tank color is empty or running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 42. Make sure that all packaging material is peeled off the ink... tank. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 52 After print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Follow the procedures below to fully insert it is unlit, press the mark on page 60 46 Before...
... Ink Tanks" on page 42. z Open the Top Cover and make sure that the correct ink tank color is empty or running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 42. Make sure that all packaging material is peeled off the ink... tank. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 52 After print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Follow the procedures below to fully insert it is unlit, press the mark on page 60 46 Before...
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... nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself. 1. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the Print Head nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper...
... nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself. 1. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the Print Head nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper...
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Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If line of ink is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ...Example: When white stripes appear 50 Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as ...
Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If line of ink is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ...Example: When white stripes appear 50 Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as ...
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See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes. 51 If no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 52. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to step 3-(3) of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit.
See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes. 51 If no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 52. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to step 3-(3) of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit.
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... waste ink to be cleaned from the Start Menu" on page 35. 52 Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer z The Print Head can also be absorbed in the nozzle check pattern. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of step 3-(3) is closed. z Ensure that the printer is on page 50. ...With the printer on the Pattern Check dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2...
... waste ink to be cleaned from the Start Menu" on page 35. 52 Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer z The Print Head can also be absorbed in the nozzle check pattern. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of step 3-(3) is closed. z Ensure that the printer is on page 50. ...With the printer on the Pattern Check dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2...
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...be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. Printing Maintenance (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be printed correctly if there is printed. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to clean. This takes about 40 seconds. ... tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of ink is insufficient. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 53 Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern...
...be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. Printing Maintenance (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be printed correctly if there is printed. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to clean. This takes about 40 seconds. ... tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of ink is insufficient. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 53 Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern...
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... the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Name list and click Utility. If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The Cleaning dialog box of your printer ... step 3-(3) is selected from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that the printer is on page 50. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern.
... the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Name list and click Utility. If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The Cleaning dialog box of your printer ... step 3-(3) is selected from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that the printer is on page 50. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern.
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...nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 56. 55 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 50. The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK.... Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to clean the nozzles of ...
...nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 56. 55 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 50. The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK.... Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to clean the nozzles of ...
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... the printer is on page 35. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 56 Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when...
... the printer is on page 35. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 56 Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when...
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...displayed, click OK. Contact the Customer Care Center. 57 z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. (5) When the confirmation message is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of CLI-8BK. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. This takes... nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Be sure to clean the ...
...displayed, click OK. Contact the Customer Care Center. 57 z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. (5) When the confirmation message is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of CLI-8BK. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. This takes... nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Be sure to clean the ...
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... that Cleaning is on. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the pop... name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Ensure that the printer is selected from the Name list and click Utility.
... that Cleaning is on. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the pop... name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Ensure that the printer is selected from the Name list and click Utility.
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...blinking green. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of CLI-8BK. This takes about 75 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to clean. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. z If the print head nozzles are sufficient ink levels in all ink ... the printer. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Be sure to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. Contact the...
...blinking green. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of CLI-8BK. This takes about 75 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to clean. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. z If the print head nozzles are sufficient ink levels in all ink ... the printer. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Be sure to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. Contact the...