iP4200 Quick Start Guide
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... 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 ...Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors 67 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper 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...
... 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 ...Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors 67 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper 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...
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...and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. If the Top Cover is on, and then open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. 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. remove only the ink tank...
...and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. If the Top Cover is on, and then open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. 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. remove only the ink tank...
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...the correct order directed on the label. Color ink is specified. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are installed in the open . The ...not installed properly. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Printing will cause the ink tank to the right. z The ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. This will not occur if the Inner Cover is...
...the correct order directed on the label. Color ink is specified. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are installed in the open . The ...not installed properly. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Printing will cause the ink tank to the right. z The ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. This will not occur if the Inner Cover is...
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...in that the correct ink tank color is empty or running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 67. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 42. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Follow the procedures below to... if ink remains in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank to clean the nozzles. If the ruled lines are probably clogged. Replace the ink tank. If the problem remains after ...
...in that the correct ink tank color is empty or running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 67. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 42. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Follow the procedures below to... if ink remains in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank to clean the nozzles. If the ruled lines are probably clogged. Replace the ink tank. If the problem remains after ...
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...output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. Example: When white stripes appear 50 Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount ...patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If line of ink is discharged properly. Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. The nozzle check ...
...output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. Example: When white stripes appear 50 Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount ...patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If line of ink is discharged properly. Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. The nozzle check ...
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... lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to print the nozzle check pattern. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of PGI-5BK, Color to...
... lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to print the nozzle check pattern. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of PGI-5BK, Color to...
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... the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 56. 55 Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to be printed correctly if there is printed. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about...
... the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 56. 55 Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to be printed correctly if there is printed. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about...
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..." on page 47. 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. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to check the Print Head condition. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black...
..." on page 47. 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. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to check the Print Head condition. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black...
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... particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of PGI-5BK, Color to check the Print Head condition. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean...If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. Clicking...
... particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of PGI-5BK, Color to check the Print Head condition. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean...If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. Clicking...
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Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is not set Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to check for higher print quality. 1. Print Quality is used In the Print dialog box of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the...align the Print Head manually. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 60. Paper loaded wrong side up menu and then click Detailed Setting. 3. Select Quality & Media from Media Type. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 52. See "Print Head Cleaning"...
Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is not set Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to check for higher print quality. 1. Print Quality is used In the Print dialog box of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the...align the Print Head manually. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 60. Paper loaded wrong side up menu and then click Detailed Setting. 3. Select Quality & Media from Media Type. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 52. See "Print Head Cleaning"...
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... flash. Fast flashing (at about one ink tanks of the printer.) Canon recommends that has occurred. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. Inner Cover is nearly full. The ink tank is low. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the ink tank flashes). The number of...
... flash. Fast flashing (at about one ink tanks of the printer.) Canon recommends that has occurred. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. Inner Cover is nearly full. The ink tank is low. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the ink tank flashes). The number of...
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... of the page The size of paper may damage the Print Head. z The Paper Output Slot has been exposed to a darker location. For details on the Auto Sheet Feeder. Canon shall not be liable for automatic duplex printing are Letter and 5" x 7"/ 127.0 x 177.8 mm. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 78 Pressing the...
... of the page The size of paper may damage the Print Head. z The Paper Output Slot has been exposed to a darker location. For details on the Auto Sheet Feeder. Canon shall not be liable for automatic duplex printing are Letter and 5" x 7"/ 127.0 x 177.8 mm. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 78 Pressing the...
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... Select iP4200 on the Printer pop-up menu on the Print dialog box. The Printer List opens. 2. This error message indicates that page again. 80 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error so you want to ensure that it matches the size of the error will be used during print head cleaning... printer on the Page Setup tab in the Mac Help. The POWER lamp will need to call for servicing to replace the waste ink absorber and to the computer and try printing again. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. z If using a switching hub or other device, disconnect the printer and ...
... Select iP4200 on the Printer pop-up menu on the Print dialog box. The Printer List opens. 2. This error message indicates that page again. 80 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error so you want to ensure that it matches the size of the error will be used during print head cleaning... printer on the Page Setup tab in the Mac Help. The POWER lamp will need to call for servicing to replace the waste ink absorber and to the computer and try printing again. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. z If using a switching hub or other device, disconnect the printer and ...
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...replace a particular part of the printer.) 81 You may occur when printing directly from the digital camera/The digital camera or digital video camcorder connected is jammed in the printer Select Stop in the display on your camera. Paper jam A paper is not compatible with this printer Automatic Print Head... as early as possible. (You will need to hold the ink used during print head cleaning, for a while by this printer. If the error still remains, the Print Head may have to select a print mode compliant with the Paper Feed Switch on the printer, and select Continue*1 ...
...replace a particular part of the printer.) 81 You may occur when printing directly from the digital camera/The digital camera or digital video camcorder connected is jammed in the printer Select Stop in the display on your camera. Paper jam A paper is not compatible with this printer Automatic Print Head... as early as possible. (You will need to hold the ink used during print head cleaning, for a while by this printer. If the error still remains, the Print Head may have to select a print mode compliant with the Paper Feed Switch on the printer, and select Continue*1 ...
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...the ink out condition. The ink tank may damage the Print Head. Canon shall not be compatible with the refilled ink tank installed, press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for servicing to replace the absorber and to continue printing with this printer (Printer ALARM lamp flashes orange fourteen ...tank. After a while, plug the power cord of the printer back in the appropriate positions. Printing under the ink out condition. Hardware Error/No ink Ink tank errors have occurred Replace the ink tank. (Printer ALARM lamp flashes orange fifteen times) Printer error An error requiring ...
...the ink out condition. The ink tank may damage the Print Head. Canon shall not be compatible with the refilled ink tank installed, press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for servicing to replace the absorber and to continue printing with this printer (Printer ALARM lamp flashes orange fourteen ...tank. After a while, plug the power cord of the printer back in the appropriate positions. Printing under the ink out condition. Hardware Error/No ink Ink tank errors have occurred Replace the ink tank. (Printer ALARM lamp flashes orange fifteen times) Printer error An error requiring ...
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...Utility dialog box (Macintosh 49 Canon IJ Status Monitor (Windows 71 CANON U.S.A., INC. Index A Accessing the Printer Driver 35 Advanced Printing 28 ALARM lamp 77 Aligning the Print Head 60 An Error Message Appears on the Printer 38 Insert the ink tank 44 K Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks 40 L Load ...Limit Mark 8, 13 Loading Paper 4 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 7 Loading Paper in the Cassette 11 M Matte Photo Paper 19 Media specialty 18 to PC Properly 66 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65 Cannot Print Properly from ...
...Utility dialog box (Macintosh 49 Canon IJ Status Monitor (Windows 71 CANON U.S.A., INC. Index A Accessing the Printer Driver 35 Advanced Printing 28 ALARM lamp 77 Aligning the Print Head 60 An Error Message Appears on the Printer 38 Insert the ink tank 44 K Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks 40 L Load ...Limit Mark 8, 13 Loading Paper 4 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 7 Loading Paper in the Cassette 11 M Matte Photo Paper 19 Media specialty 18 to PC Properly 66 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65 Cannot Print Properly from ...
Service Manual
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Customer Maintenance Adjustment Print head alignment Timing At print head replacement. Printer buttons - Ink tank replacement When an ink tank becomes empty. ("No ink error" via the computer, or ink tank LED flashing fast in this printer that require periodic replacement by a service engineer. (4) Replacement consumables There are no consumables that require replacement by via the printer driver) To improve...
Customer Maintenance Adjustment Print head alignment Timing At print head replacement. Printer buttons - Ink tank replacement When an ink tank becomes empty. ("No ink error" via the computer, or ink tank LED flashing fast in this printer that require periodic replacement by a service engineer. (4) Replacement consumables There are no consumables that require replacement by via the printer driver) To improve...
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... position as with the conventional models can be performed. (3) Waste ink counter setting When the logic board ass'y is replaceable at the center, the print head can be replaced.) 1) Turn on the printer. 2) Press and hold the Resume/Cancel button until the Power LED blinks in the .... Cleaning of the platen ribs when the back side of times listed in green the specified number of paper gets smeared. Print head replacement The print head is replaced, reset the waste ink counter. Cleaning both black and color: Perform from the printer driver Maintenance tab. Also available from the...
... position as with the conventional models can be performed. (3) Waste ink counter setting When the logic board ass'y is replaceable at the center, the print head can be replaced.) 1) Turn on the printer. 2) Press and hold the Resume/Cancel button until the Power LED blinks in the .... Cleaning of the platen ribs when the back side of times listed in green the specified number of paper gets smeared. Print head replacement The print head is replaced, reset the waste ink counter. Cleaning both black and color: Perform from the printer driver Maintenance tab. Also available from the...
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... (soft) 14. Camera Direct Print-supported device connection record 19. Print head ID 37. Ink tank replacement count (PBK/BK/Y/M/C) 12. User print head alignment values (BKoe/Coe/Moe/SCoe/SMoe/PBKoe/CLbi/SCLbi/C-SC/M-SM/BKCL/BKbiPP/CLbiPP/SCLbiPP/NZctr/NZedge) 17. L & 4x6 print pages 26. Serial number 35. Print head replacement count 11. Automatic print head alignment by user 16...
... (soft) 14. Camera Direct Print-supported device connection record 19. Print head ID 37. Ink tank replacement count (PBK/BK/Y/M/C) 12. User print head alignment values (BKoe/Coe/Moe/SCoe/SMoe/PBKoe/CLbi/SCLbi/C-SC/M-SM/BKCL/BKbiPP/CLbiPP/SCLbiPP/NZctr/NZedge) 17. L & 4x6 print pages 26. Serial number 35. Print head replacement count 11. Automatic print head alignment by user 16...
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At print head replacement (All in sequence) When the print head is removed and installed. 0.45 (Black) 1.50 (Color) At ink tank replacement*3 (Black/Color/All in sequence) When an ink tank is performed. Via the printer driver (Selectable from Black, Color, or All at the same time) ... (All in sequence) since 1.58 (Black) 80 (All in sequence) *1: When 24 to 60 hours have elapsed since the previous Black cleaning, timer cleaning - 0 is replaced (without the 0.30 (Black) print head removal or re-installation) 1.00 (Color) Manual cleaning (Black/Color/All at the same time) -
At print head replacement (All in sequence) When the print head is removed and installed. 0.45 (Black) 1.50 (Color) At ink tank replacement*3 (Black/Color/All in sequence) When an ink tank is performed. Via the printer driver (Selectable from Black, Color, or All at the same time) ... (All in sequence) since 1.58 (Black) 80 (All in sequence) *1: When 24 to 60 hours have elapsed since the previous Black cleaning, timer cleaning - 0 is replaced (without the 0.30 (Black) print head removal or re-installation) 1.00 (Color) Manual cleaning (Black/Color/All at the same time) -