iP4820 series Getting Started
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Canon Inkjet Premium Photo Printer series Getting Started Read Me First Symbols Used in hand for future reference. Please keep it in This Document Prohibited actions. Instructions including important information. ... Windows 7 Home Premium and Mac OS X v.10.6.x. (Unless noted otherwise, the screens are those of Windows 7.) 1 Preparation P.1 2 Install the Print Head P.3 3 Install the Ink Tanks P.6 4 Install the Software P.8 5 Load Paper P.13 6 Try Using the Printer P.16 Print Photos from a Computer P.17 7 Specifications P.18 Make sure to read this manual before using the...
Canon Inkjet Premium Photo Printer series Getting Started Read Me First Symbols Used in hand for future reference. Please keep it in This Document Prohibited actions. Instructions including important information. ... Windows 7 Home Premium and Mac OS X v.10.6.x. (Unless noted otherwise, the screens are those of Windows 7.) 1 Preparation P.1 2 Install the Print Head P.3 3 Install the Ink Tanks P.6 4 Install the Software P.8 5 Load Paper P.13 6 Try Using the Printer P.16 Print Photos from a Computer P.17 7 Specifications P.18 Make sure to read this manual before using the...
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Print Head 2. Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on it. 1 1 2 1 2 3 Preparation 4 6 7 5 • Do not install the printer where an object may fall on - screen manuals) 6. Other documents • A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer. Make ...sure all orange tape and protective materials from the inside and outside of the printer. Manuals 4. In addition, do not place any object on the top of the printer. It may fall into the printer when opening covers, resulting in malfunction. Ink tanks (5: BK, M, C, PGBK...
Print Head 2. Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on it. 1 1 2 1 2 3 Preparation 4 6 7 5 • Do not install the printer where an object may fall on - screen manuals) 6. Other documents • A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer. Make ...sure all orange tape and protective materials from the inside and outside of the printer. Manuals 4. In addition, do not place any object on the top of the printer. It may fall into the printer when opening covers, resulting in malfunction. Ink tanks (5: BK, M, C, PGBK...
iP4820 series Getting Started
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... lamp is not lit before removing the plug. Press the ON button (A) to turn off the printer. 2. Removing the power plug while the POWER lamp lights up to 35 seconds until the printer turns off the printer Be sure to turn off . 1 2 • When removing the power plug, make sure that ...the POWER lamp (B) lights green. It may take up or flashes may cause drying and clogging of the Print Head, resulting in poor printing. • The...
... lamp is not lit before removing the plug. Press the ON button (A) to turn off the printer. 2. Removing the power plug while the POWER lamp lights up to 35 seconds until the printer turns off the printer Be sure to turn off . 1 2 • When removing the power plug, make sure that ...the POWER lamp (B) lights green. It may take up or flashes may cause drying and clogging of the Print Head, resulting in poor printing. • The...
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Open the Top Cover (B). The Print Head Holder (C) moves to the installation position. 21 2 3 Install the Print Head C B A Open the Paper Output Tray (A). If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the printer is turned on.
Open the Top Cover (B). The Print Head Holder (C) moves to the installation position. 21 2 3 Install the Print Head C B A Open the Paper Output Tray (A). If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the printer is turned on.
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Remove the orange protective cap. • Do not touch the inside (E) or metal parts (F) of the Print Head. The printer may not print properly if you touch them. • There may be some ink on yourself when handling these items. 2 Install the Print Head Remove the Print Head from the silver package. Be careful not to get ink on the inside of the bag the Print Head comes in the Print Head Holder until it stops. this has no effect on print quality. 4 5 6 E F D Firmly lift the part (D) of the Print Head Lock Lever in , or the inside of the protective cap -
Remove the orange protective cap. • Do not touch the inside (E) or metal parts (F) of the Print Head. The printer may not print properly if you touch them. • There may be some ink on yourself when handling these items. 2 Install the Print Head Remove the Print Head from the silver package. Be careful not to get ink on the inside of the bag the Print Head comes in the Print Head Holder until it stops. this has no effect on print quality. 4 5 6 E F D Firmly lift the part (D) of the Print Head Lock Lever in , or the inside of the protective cap -
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... serial number is not displayed on the registration screen automatically, input the serial number located inside the printer (as shown in the illustration). • If the power is complete, perform Print Head Alignment by referring to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" in the on the... printer to clear the error, then click Next. Make sure that the Paper Output Tray (C) and Output Tray Extension (D) ...
... serial number is not displayed on the registration screen automatically, input the serial number located inside the printer (as shown in the illustration). • If the power is complete, perform Print Head Alignment by referring to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" in the on the... printer to clear the error, then click Next. Make sure that the Paper Output Tray (C) and Output Tray Extension (D) ...
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... 17 W Standby (minimum): Approx. 1.1 W* OFF: Approx. 0.4 W* * USB connection to Mac OS X v.10.6, install software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer. • Internet Explorer 7 or later is required. For Windows use only. Total 4608 nozzles (PgBK 512 nozzles, Y/DyeBK each 512 nozzles, C/M ...-Speed USB standard is required to install Easy-WebPrint EX. Weight Approx. 5.7 kg (Approx. 12.6 lb) * With the Print Head and ink tanks installed. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to change without notice. General Specifications Minimum System ...
... 17 W Standby (minimum): Approx. 1.1 W* OFF: Approx. 0.4 W* * USB connection to Mac OS X v.10.6, install software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer. • Internet Explorer 7 or later is required. For Windows use only. Total 4608 nozzles (PgBK 512 nozzles, Y/DyeBK each 512 nozzles, C/M ...-Speed USB standard is required to install Easy-WebPrint EX. Weight Approx. 5.7 kg (Approx. 12.6 lb) * With the Print Head and ink tanks installed. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to change without notice. General Specifications Minimum System ...
On-Screen Manual
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... power is turned on the Maintenance sheet of 468 pages (10) ON button Press to print properly since the Print Head is ejected. Note Auto power on/off . Page 5 of the printer driver setup window. If the power plug is disconnected from the computer. - Auto Power On: Automatically turns on or off... press this setting on . (12) RESUME/CANCEL button Press to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide . (11) POWER lamp Lights green after turning off the printer when no data is not lit. For details on the settings, refer to cancel a print job in progress. You can set the...
... power is turned on the Maintenance sheet of 468 pages (10) ON button Press to print properly since the Print Head is ejected. Note Auto power on/off . Page 5 of the printer driver setup window. If the power plug is disconnected from the computer. - Auto Power On: Automatically turns on or off... press this setting on . (12) RESUME/CANCEL button Press to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide . (11) POWER lamp Lights green after turning off the printer when no data is not lit. For details on the settings, refer to cancel a print job in progress. You can set the...
On-Screen Manual
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...the on -screen manual: Advanced Guide . Rear View Page 6 of the printer by the POWER and Alarm lamps. - See Checking the Ink Status . (18) Print Head Holder Alarm lamp flashes orange: An error has occurred and the printer is in progress. - Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while... printing. (15) Rear Cover Detach to connect the printer with a computer. POWER lamp flashes green: The printer is getting ready to print,...
...the on -screen manual: Advanced Guide . Rear View Page 6 of the printer by the POWER and Alarm lamps. - See Checking the Ink Status . (18) Print Head Holder Alarm lamp flashes orange: An error has occurred and the printer is in progress. - Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while... printing. (15) Rear Cover Detach to connect the printer with a computer. POWER lamp flashes green: The printer is getting ready to print,...
On-Screen Manual
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...to as "Windows Vista") or Windows XP, click Canon XXX (where " XXX" is your printer's name) on the taskbar. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. To display the printer status monitor, click the printer icon on the taskbar. Page top After canceling ...the print job, blank sheets of 468 pages Note To cancel a print job in progress, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on the printer status monitor. See Aligning the Print Head . Printing Documents Page 15 of paper may be ejected.
...to as "Windows Vista") or Windows XP, click Canon XXX (where " XXX" is your printer's name) on the taskbar. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. To display the printer status monitor, click the printer icon on the taskbar. Page top After canceling ...the print job, blank sheets of 468 pages Note To cancel a print job in progress, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on the printer status monitor. See Aligning the Print Head . Printing Documents Page 15 of paper may be ejected.
On-Screen Manual
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... Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance This section describes the procedure to replace ink tanks when they run out of ink, to clean the printer when the print result is faint, or to take an action when paper does not feed properly. Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing Procedure... Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette Opening the Maintenance Screen Opening the...
... Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance This section describes the procedure to replace ink tanks when they run out of ink, to clean the printer when the print result is faint, or to take an action when paper does not feed properly. Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing Procedure... Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette Opening the Maintenance Screen Opening the...
On-Screen Manual
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...the open the Paper Output Tray gently. 2. Open the Top Cover. Furthermore, with such ink tanks, the printer will not be able to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it is turned on -screen manual: Advanced...is also consumed in " Troubleshooting " of the on , and open . The Print Head Holder moves to "Four flashes:" of "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of ...the Print Head, which may cause the nozzles to clog. Every ink is specified. Replacing an Ink Tank ...
...the open the Paper Output Tray gently. 2. Open the Top Cover. Furthermore, with such ink tanks, the printer will not be able to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it is turned on -screen manual: Advanced...is also consumed in " Troubleshooting " of the on , and open . The Print Head Holder moves to "Four flashes:" of "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of ...the Print Head, which may cause the nozzles to clog. Every ink is specified. Replacing an Ink Tank ...
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... than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to close and reopen the Top Cover. Important Do not place any object on ink lamp flashing speed, see Checking the Ink Status . 4. In this case, close it. 3. If the Inner Cover (A) is opened and cause the printer to stop or move it stops... Top Cover. Prepare the new ink tank. (1) Take a new ink tank out of consumables. Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer. Do not open after replacing the ink tank, be sure to the right. Push the tab (B) and lift the ink tank to the local laws...
... than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to close and reopen the Top Cover. Important Do not place any object on ink lamp flashing speed, see Checking the Ink Status . 4. In this case, close it. 3. If the Inner Cover (A) is opened and cause the printer to stop or move it stops... Top Cover. Prepare the new ink tank. (1) Take a new ink tank out of consumables. Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer. Do not open after replacing the ink tank, be sure to the right. Push the tab (B) and lift the ink tank to the local laws...
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...wrong position. Note If the Alarm lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer starts cleaning the Print Head automatically. If you start printing after the Top Cover is misaligned, adjust the print head position. Do not touch the inside of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole ...468 pages (2) Press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the printer completes the cleaning of the ink tank matches the label. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head at a slant. Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red.
...wrong position. Note If the Alarm lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer starts cleaning the Print Head automatically. If you start printing after the Top Cover is misaligned, adjust the print head position. Do not touch the inside of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole ...468 pages (2) Press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the printer completes the cleaning of the ink tank matches the label. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head at a slant. Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red.
On-Screen Manual
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... Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank > Checking the Ink Status C092 Checking the Ink Status You can check the ink status on the printer. Flashing fast (at around 1-second intervals) ...... Repeats - The ink tank is installed in the wrong position. If it does not click into place....the Ink Lamps 1. Ink lamp is on The ink tank is not installed properly, press the mark (Push) on the Print Head Holder. Ink lamp is turned on the printer. Checking the Ink Status Page 47 of the ink tank. The ink has run out. Check the Alarm lamp on , ...
... Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank > Checking the Ink Status C092 Checking the Ink Status You can check the ink status on the printer. Flashing fast (at around 1-second intervals) ...... Repeats - The ink tank is installed in the wrong position. If it does not click into place....the Ink Lamps 1. Ink lamp is on The ink tank is not installed properly, press the mark (Push) on the Print Head Holder. Ink lamp is turned on the printer. Checking the Ink Status Page 47 of the ink tank. The ink has run out. Check the Alarm lamp on , ...
On-Screen Manual
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... If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzles are otherwise unsatisfactory, aligning the Print Head may improve print quality. If the problem is not resolved after 24 hours. Refer to "Troubleshooting " in the printer driver settings may be damaged. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or...
... If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzles are otherwise unsatisfactory, aligning the Print Head may improve print quality. If the problem is not resolved after 24 hours. Refer to "Troubleshooting " in the printer driver settings may be damaged. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or...
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... twice, then release it . 4. Printing the nozzle check pattern without a computer You can also print the nozzle check pattern from the print head nozzles. Examine the nozzle check pattern and take an appropriate action. See step 1 in the Cassette. 2. Important If the Inner Cover is ...sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are loaded in the Cassette. 3. If the Inner Cover is turned on . 2. See Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window . 5. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 51 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes...
... twice, then release it . 4. Printing the nozzle check pattern without a computer You can also print the nozzle check pattern from the print head nozzles. Examine the nozzle check pattern and take an appropriate action. See step 1 in the Cassette. 2. Important If the Inner Cover is ...sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are loaded in the Cassette. 3. If the Inner Cover is turned on . 2. See Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window . 5. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 51 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes...
On-Screen Manual
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...sure that the power is turned on. 2. Open the printer driver setup window. See Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window . 5. When the POWER lamp is required: .), the printer starts cleaning the Print Head. Cleaning the Print Head Page 55 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > .../CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green once, then release it . 4. Clean the Print Head. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. The printer starts cleaning the Print Head. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and extend the Output Tray Extension to check the print...
...sure that the power is turned on. 2. Open the printer driver setup window. See Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window . 5. When the POWER lamp is required: .), the printer starts cleaning the Print Head. Cleaning the Print Head Page 55 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > .../CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green once, then release it . 4. Clean the Print Head. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. The printer starts cleaning the Print Head. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and extend the Output Tray Extension to check the print...
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.... Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to clean. Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the cleaning of the Print Head. Check the nozzle check pattern, then click Black if there are missing lines in PGBK, or click Color if there are ...BK. This takes about 1 minute. Examine the nozzle check pattern. See Cleaning the Print Head Deeply . Cleaning the Print Head Page 56 of 468 pages (3) Select the ink group to be printed. Note This printer has two kinds of the nozzle check pattern. 6. Do not perform any other operations ...
.... Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to clean. Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the cleaning of the Print Head. Check the nozzle check pattern, then click Black if there are missing lines in PGBK, or click Color if there are ...BK. This takes about 1 minute. Examine the nozzle check pattern. See Cleaning the Print Head Deeply . Cleaning the Print Head Page 56 of 468 pages (3) Select the ink group to be printed. Note This printer has two kinds of the nozzle check pattern. 6. Do not perform any other operations ...
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... Pattern . (4) Click Execute. Cleaning the Print Head deeply consumes more sheets of the Print Head, so clean the Print Head deeply only when necessary. Note This printer has two kinds of the Print Head, clean the Print Head deeply. Open the printer driver setup window. Make sure that one or ...of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are horizontal white streaks in the Cassette. 3. See Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window . 5. Make sure that the power is open . Clean the Print Head deeply. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to clean...
... Pattern . (4) Click Execute. Cleaning the Print Head deeply consumes more sheets of the Print Head, so clean the Print Head deeply only when necessary. Note This printer has two kinds of the Print Head, clean the Print Head deeply. Open the printer driver setup window. Make sure that one or ...of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are horizontal white streaks in the Cassette. 3. See Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window . 5. Make sure that the power is open . Clean the Print Head deeply. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to clean...