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... Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP4200 Print Head Power Cord CLI-8BK Black CLI-8Y Yellow PGI-5BK Black CLI-8M Magenta CLI-8C Cyan Ink Tanks 1 Before turning on the printer, open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as shown. this may not be installed properly. this to ...Output Tray · The printer will initialize. Be careful not to get ink on the sides of blank paper into the back of the ink tank. NOTE: The iP4200 Photo Printer is loaded in - Load a few sheets of an ink tank. · Do not touch the open the top cover and remove the ...
... Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP4200 Print Head Power Cord CLI-8BK Black CLI-8Y Yellow PGI-5BK Black CLI-8M Magenta CLI-8C Cyan Ink Tanks 1 Before turning on the printer, open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as shown. this may not be installed properly. this to ...Output Tray · The printer will initialize. Be careful not to get ink on the sides of blank paper into the back of the ink tank. NOTE: The iP4200 Photo Printer is loaded in - Load a few sheets of an ink tank. · Do not touch the open the top cover and remove the ...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
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... Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 28 Accessing the Printer Driver (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... 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
... Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 28 Accessing the Printer Driver (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... 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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When replacing them, check the model numbers and their installation positions. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Replace ink tank(s) if they are Incorrect" on page 46. 37 With this printer, the ink tanks must be installed in the order (from left to right) indicated below: z Black: CLI-8BK z Black: PGI-5BK z Yellow: CLI-8Y z Magenta: CLI-8M z Cyan: CLI-8C Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are out of ink.
When replacing them, check the model numbers and their installation positions. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Replace ink tank(s) if they are Incorrect" on page 46. 37 With this printer, the ink tanks must be installed in the order (from left to right) indicated below: z Black: CLI-8BK z Black: PGI-5BK z Yellow: CLI-8Y z Magenta: CLI-8M z Cyan: CLI-8C Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are out of ink.
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... can confirm the ink level in each ink tank through the ink tank lamps. Prepare a new ink tank. Open the printer properties dialog box. Open the Top Cover of the printer to check the ink level information. 1. Printing Maintenance Getting the Ink Level Information Ink Level Indication on the Printer You can also display the Canon IJ Status Monitor by...
... can confirm the ink level in each ink tank through the ink tank lamps. Prepare a new ink tank. Open the printer properties dialog box. Open the Top Cover of the printer to check the ink level information. 1. Printing Maintenance Getting the Ink Level Information Ink Level Indication on the Printer You can also display the Canon IJ Status Monitor by...
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When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. 3. Ink is low: The [!] symbol appears above an empty ink tank. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Select Ink Level Information from the Product list and click Maintenance. The following dialog box is low. ... printer from the Name list and click Configure. 4. Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Printing Maintenance Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one. 39 Select Applications from the Name list and click Utility...
When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. 3. Ink is low: The [!] symbol appears above an empty ink tank. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Select Ink Level Information from the Product list and click Maintenance. The following dialog box is low. ... printer from the Name list and click Configure. 4. Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Printing Maintenance Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one. 39 Select Applications from the Name list and click Utility...
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... out during printing, a message will be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Close the Top Cover after ink tank replacement to cancel printing. z If printing has not finished, you continue printing with the empty ink tank installed. If you can continue printing for a while by pressing ...one as soon as printing finishes. Replace the ink tank with a new one of the ink tanks is out of ink, and replace it with no ink 40 However, you will cause the remaining ink level to be displayed on the printer with an empty ink tank, it may damage the printer. * Printing ...
... out during printing, a message will be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Close the Top Cover after ink tank replacement to cancel printing. z If printing has not finished, you continue printing with the empty ink tank installed. If you can continue printing for a while by pressing ...one as soon as printing finishes. Replace the ink tank with a new one of the ink tanks is out of ink, and replace it with no ink 40 However, you will cause the remaining ink level to be displayed on the printer with an empty ink tank, it may damage the printer. * Printing ...
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... has not finished, you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it with a new one . 41 However, you will need to replace it may damage the printer. * Printing does not resume if any of ink state will cause the remaining ink level to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with a new... jobs. Be sure to be displayed incorrectly in the out of the ink tanks are removed. Click Stop Job to stop the current printing job. z Click Delete Job to print in the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Replace the ink tank with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to cancel the current printing job.
... has not finished, you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it with a new one . 41 However, you will need to replace it may damage the printer. * Printing does not resume if any of ink state will cause the remaining ink level to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with a new... jobs. Be sure to be displayed incorrectly in the out of the ink tanks are removed. Click Stop Job to stop the current printing job. z Click Delete Job to print in the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Replace the ink tank with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to cancel the current printing job.
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... disposal of consumables. z Handle ink tanks carefully to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 42 Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it . 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the right...
... disposal of consumables. z Handle ink tanks carefully to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 42 Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it . 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the right...
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...Maintenance Do not touch the electrical contacts. (1) Unpack the new ink tank and completely pull off along the perforation. z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as failure to print. z Ink on the ink tank. z Do not touch the electrical contacts on the removed protective ...cap may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Then...
...Maintenance Do not touch the electrical contacts. (1) Unpack the new ink tank and completely pull off along the perforation. z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as failure to print. z Ink on the ink tank. z Do not touch the electrical contacts on the removed protective ...cap may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Then...
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The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 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. Ensure that the ink tank lamp lights red.
The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 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. Ensure that the ink tank lamp lights red.
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...-white or grayscale printing is closed . z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. The ink tank installation process is open . z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning,...any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z Ensure that all the ink tanks are necessary 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 When you start printing after ...
...-white or grayscale printing is closed . z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. The ink tank installation process is open . z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning,...any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z Ensure that all the ink tanks are necessary 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 When you start printing after ...
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...Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be defective. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 37. If the ink tank lamp is inserted in the wrong position. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 52 After print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Step 1 See "...the Print Head. Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; Replace the ink tank. If an ink tank lamp is flashing even though ink remains in the printer driver settings. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 60 46 If ...
...Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be defective. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 37. If the ink tank lamp is inserted in the wrong position. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 52 After print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Step 1 See "...the Print Head. Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; Replace the ink tank. If an ink tank lamp is flashing even though ink remains in the printer driver settings. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 60 46 If ...
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Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white stripes, the "Color... printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If line of...
Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white stripes, the "Color... printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If line of...
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... nozzle check pattern is insufficient. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 53 Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items ...to clean the nozzles of ink is printed. The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) ...
... nozzle check pattern is insufficient. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 53 Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items ...to clean the nozzles of ink is printed. The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) ...
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... starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 56. 55 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 37. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern....remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to print the nozzle check pattern. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be printed correctly if there is...
... starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 56. 55 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 37. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern....remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to print the nozzle check pattern. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be printed correctly if there is...
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... CLI-8BK. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. z If the print head nozzles are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes.... Pattern" on page 37. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. Contact the Customer Care Center. 57 When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of that there are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. This takes about 75...
... CLI-8BK. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. z If the print head nozzles are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes.... Pattern" on page 37. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. Contact the Customer Care Center. 57 When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of that there are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. This takes about 75...
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...be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of CLI-8BK. Be sure to check the Print Head condition. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of that there... are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. This takes about 75 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep ...
...be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of CLI-8BK. Be sure to check the Print Head condition. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of that there... are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. This takes about 75 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep ...
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.... Print Quality is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Print Head nozzles are clogged Open the Top Cover and check if all ink tank lamps are lit. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to check for the Print Quality setting. Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty...loaded. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 60. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is misaligned Perform Automatic Print Head Alignment. Print the nozzle check pattern to the Fine end. 67 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. On the Main tab, click High for uneven...
.... Print Quality is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Print Head nozzles are clogged Open the Top Cover and check if all ink tank lamps are lit. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to check for the Print Quality setting. Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty...loaded. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 60. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is misaligned Perform Automatic Print Head Alignment. Print the nozzle check pattern to the Fine end. 67 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. On the Main tab, click High for uneven...
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...one second interval) indicates the ink is inserted in that the correct ink tank color is low. Ink tank is not installed in the correct position If an ink tank lamp is flashing even though ink remains in the wrong position. The ink tank lamp lights red when the ink tank is empty. For details on...Figure 2, remove all of the orange parts. (1) Correct An L-shaped notch appears on the ink tank until it is empty. Make sure that ink tank, it clicks into place. Replace the ink tank as soon as illustrated in each position. If any orange parts are flashing, check how fast ...
...one second interval) indicates the ink is inserted in that the correct ink tank color is low. Ink tank is not installed in the correct position If an ink tank lamp is flashing even though ink remains in the wrong position. The ink tank lamp lights red when the ink tank is empty. For details on...Figure 2, remove all of the orange parts. (1) Correct An L-shaped notch appears on the ink tank until it is empty. Make sure that ink tank, it clicks into place. Replace the ink tank as soon as illustrated in each position. If any orange parts are flashing, check how fast ...
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... Printer is in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. Contact the Customer Care Center. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 73. The printer may not be damaged. Fast flashing (at about one ink tanks of the printer.) Canon recommends that the ink tanks are flashing, check how fast they flash. Troubleshooting Handling Error...
... Printer is in progress and you can continue under the ink out condition. Contact the Customer Care Center. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 73. The printer may not be damaged. Fast flashing (at about one ink tanks of the printer.) Canon recommends that the ink tanks are flashing, check how fast they flash. Troubleshooting Handling Error...