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... your Canon PIXMA iP8500 Photo Printer. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that this manual and in any form, in whole or in the U.S. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc., has determined that it will be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. z PhotoRecord is a trademark of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2004 Canon U.S.A., Inc. and other countries. Canon PIXMA iP8500 Photo Printer...
... your Canon PIXMA iP8500 Photo Printer. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that this manual and in any form, in whole or in the U.S. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc., has determined that it will be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. z PhotoRecord is a trademark of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2004 Canon U.S.A., Inc. and other countries. Canon PIXMA iP8500 Photo Printer...
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it is an exception; Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to load paper in the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette. Loading Paper This section describes how to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or ...paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb) • Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb) * non-Canon branded paper • Picture postcards • Postcards affixed with photos or stickers • Envelopes with double flaps • Envelopes with sticker flaps • Envelopes with holes (Loose-leaf paper is ...
it is an exception; Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to load paper in the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette. Loading Paper This section describes how to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or ...paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb) • Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb) * non-Canon branded paper • Picture postcards • Postcards affixed with photos or stickers • Envelopes with double flaps • Envelopes with sticker flaps • Envelopes with holes (Loose-leaf paper is ...
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...paper feed methods available: • Changing the paper source to feed different types/sizes of paper If you load plain paper in the Cassette and photo paper in the Sheet Feeder, changing the paper source allows you need to and print on the media loadable in the Sheet Feeder and the... for printing. For more information on various sizes or types of paper to be fed from the Cassette whenever you frequently switch to configure the printer driver beforehand. You can also specify the type/size of paper. Basic Printing Using the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette You can load ...
...paper feed methods available: • Changing the paper source to feed different types/sizes of paper If you load plain paper in the Cassette and photo paper in the Sheet Feeder, changing the paper source allows you need to and print on the media loadable in the Sheet Feeder and the... for printing. For more information on various sizes or types of paper to be fed from the Cassette whenever you frequently switch to configure the printer driver beforehand. You can also specify the type/size of paper. Basic Printing Using the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette You can load ...
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Basic Printing Loading 4" x 6"-Sized Paper in the Cassette Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the printer driver. For a detailed description of 4" x 6"- This may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging. (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print ... extend the Cassette. • Load the paper lengthways regardless of the direction of the document. • You can load up to 20 sheets of the printer driver settings, refer to fit the loaded paper stack. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. (5) Select 4" x 6" from Paper...
Basic Printing Loading 4" x 6"-Sized Paper in the Cassette Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the printer driver. For a detailed description of 4" x 6"- This may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging. (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print ... extend the Cassette. • Load the paper lengthways regardless of the direction of the document. • You can load up to 20 sheets of the printer driver settings, refer to fit the loaded paper stack. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. (5) Select 4" x 6" from Paper...
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... 0.52 inches in height) can be loaded in the printer driver. Basic Printing Canon Specialty Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Sheet Feeder Cassette Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Photo Paper Pro Letter: up to 10 sheets* 4" x 6": up to...
... 0.52 inches in height) can be loaded in the printer driver. Basic Printing Canon Specialty Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Sheet Feeder Cassette Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Photo Paper Pro Letter: up to 10 sheets* 4" x 6": up to...
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... Functions (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide or Help. Printing a top-quality photo: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of the document from Print Type. See "Adjusting Print Quality" on the printer. z Clicking the Preview button displays a preview screen that allows you have a preview function... of the Paper Source settings, refer to your document will be printed in the User's Guide. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents consisting ...
... Functions (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide or Help. Printing a top-quality photo: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of the document from Print Type. See "Adjusting Print Quality" on the printer. z Clicking the Preview button displays a preview screen that allows you have a preview function... of the Paper Source settings, refer to your document will be printed in the User's Guide. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents consisting ...
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... connecting the digital camera or digital camcorder to this printer. * Hereafter, the digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera. See "Direct Printing from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera" on page 24...Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera Connecting a compatible digital still camera or camcorder to the printer allows you to print photos from Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible (PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or digital video camcorder without using a computer. z PictBridge...
... connecting the digital camera or digital camcorder to this printer. * Hereafter, the digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera. See "Direct Printing from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera" on page 24...Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera Connecting a compatible digital still camera or camcorder to the printer allows you to print photos from Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible (PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or digital video camcorder without using a computer. z PictBridge...
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... according to the computer and then executing automatic print head alignment. z When printing photos with the digital camera connected to the printer, it fully. See "Loading Paper" on page 3. 4 Connect the digital camera to the printer. (1) Make sure the camera is advisable to a computer) supplied with your camera... connecting the printer to the instruction manual supplied with the camera. 23 z When printing from your camera, you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the Direct Print Port of your PC, be aligned using the USB cable (for PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet ...
... according to the computer and then executing automatic print head alignment. z When printing photos with the digital camera connected to the printer, it fully. See "Loading Paper" on page 3. 4 Connect the digital camera to the printer. (1) Make sure the camera is advisable to a computer) supplied with your camera... connecting the printer to the instruction manual supplied with the camera. 23 z When printing from your camera, you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the Direct Print Port of your PC, be aligned using the USB cable (for PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet ...
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...when the printer is started with no printing option selected, this printer operates based on and set up the camera for direct printing. A Canon Bubble Jet... Direct compatible digital camera. Direct Printing from PictBridge-compatible Digital Cameras Default Camera Settings When a PictBridge-compatible camera is connected and printing is correctly connected. When the connection between the camera and printer... has been established, the POWER lamp on the printer flashes once. * The power-on sequence may ...
...when the printer is started with no printing option selected, this printer operates based on and set up the camera for direct printing. A Canon Bubble Jet... Direct compatible digital camera. Direct Printing from PictBridge-compatible Digital Cameras Default Camera Settings When a PictBridge-compatible camera is connected and printing is correctly connected. When the connection between the camera and printer... has been established, the POWER lamp on the printer flashes once. * The power-on sequence may ...
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...Photo Paper Pro, select Fast Photo from the camera to your camera depending on Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras are used in Layout. 25 By default, 4" x 6" is selected from Paper size and Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is selected from Paper type for this printer...) 13 x 18 cm/5" x 7" A4/8.5" x 11" (Letter) 5.4 x 8.6 cm/Credit Card "Paper type" setting Photo (Default) Fast Photo Photo Photo Photo Photo Fast Photo Photo Photo Photo Paper loaded in the printer by selecting options from Paper size. About "Paper size" and "Paper type" To change the paper size or paper type, ...
...Photo Paper Pro, select Fast Photo from the camera to your camera depending on Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras are used in Layout. 25 By default, 4" x 6" is selected from Paper size and Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is selected from Paper type for this printer...) 13 x 18 cm/5" x 7" A4/8.5" x 11" (Letter) 5.4 x 8.6 cm/Credit Card "Paper type" setting Photo (Default) Fast Photo Photo Photo Photo Photo Fast Photo Photo Photo Photo Paper loaded in the printer by selecting options from Paper size. About "Paper size" and "Paper type" To change the paper size or paper type, ...
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...disconnecting the USB cable between the digital camera and printer, follow the instructions given in the Instruction Manual of each photo. Printer maintenance z For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to produce photos using PictBridge. About "Date print" If "On"...photos are performed. z When "NR" (Noise Reduction) is selected, noise in Exif image data is selected, green and blue portions of both "VIVID" and "NR" are printed vividly. z When "VIVID+NR" is removed. Print quality setting - Advanced Printing About "Image optimize" If you use a Canon...
...disconnecting the USB cable between the digital camera and printer, follow the instructions given in the Instruction Manual of each photo. Printer maintenance z For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to produce photos using PictBridge. About "Date print" If "On"...photos are performed. z When "NR" (Noise Reduction) is selected, noise in Exif image data is selected, green and blue portions of both "VIVID" and "NR" are printed vividly. z When "VIVID+NR" is removed. Print quality setting - Advanced Printing About "Image optimize" If you use a Canon...
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...digital camera, the Photo Optimizer PRO function can print specified numbers of the media set from the digital camera, the date when the photograph was taken is set on the printer. Print quality setting - Printer maintenance z Images ...Photo Paper Pro A4 Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss A4 Glossy Photo Paper A4 z For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to the image size set on page 81. Images will be scaled automatically according to your digital camera manual. Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon...
...digital camera, the Photo Optimizer PRO function can print specified numbers of the media set from the digital camera, the date when the photograph was taken is set on the printer. Print quality setting - Printer maintenance z Images ...Photo Paper Pro A4 Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss A4 Glossy Photo Paper A4 z For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to the image size set on page 81. Images will be scaled automatically according to your digital camera manual. Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon...
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...refer to improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on your printed images can significantly improve the quality of your photographs. You can be controlled with the printer driver. in the Page Setup dialog box or the Print dialog box...Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media, and inks for this chapter. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of your operating system: In ...
...refer to improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on your printed images can significantly improve the quality of your photographs. You can be controlled with the printer driver. in the Page Setup dialog box or the Print dialog box...Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media, and inks for this chapter. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of your operating system: In ...
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... color balance and over- In Windows Me or Windows 98 If Background Printing has been disabled, the Photo Optimizer PRO function is complete, click Print. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 28. 2 Click the Effects tab. 31 To... automatically optimize the image: Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographs taken with a digital camera. Use this feature to adjust ...
... color balance and over- In Windows Me or Windows 98 If Background Printing has been disabled, the Photo Optimizer PRO function is complete, click Print. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 28. 2 Click the Effects tab. 31 To... automatically optimize the image: Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographs taken with a digital camera. Use this feature to adjust ...
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... Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on similar print jobs. 1 Open the printer properties dialog box. Advanced Printing Saving and Recalling Printer Driver Settings When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and white photos, or printing documents with a special background, you can save and name these... box opens. (2) Enter a name of profile for future use on page 28. 2 In each tab, set all necessary items. 3 Click the Profiles tab. 4 Register new printer driver settings. (1) Click Add to Profiles. This registers your...
... Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on similar print jobs. 1 Open the printer properties dialog box. Advanced Printing Saving and Recalling Printer Driver Settings When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and white photos, or printing documents with a special background, you can save and name these... box opens. (2) Enter a name of profile for future use on page 28. 2 In each tab, set all necessary items. 3 Click the Profiles tab. 4 Register new printer driver settings. (1) Click Add to Profiles. This registers your...
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... is the worldwide standard. Under ExifPrint, the digital camera can create fun and unique photo albums with a digital camera and the paper type on which to print. or later must be installed. For more accurately. 37 Canon BJ Printers support ExifPrint and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and functions such...
... is the worldwide standard. Under ExifPrint, the digital camera can create fun and unique photo albums with a digital camera and the paper type on which to print. or later must be installed. For more accurately. 37 Canon BJ Printers support ExifPrint and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and functions such...
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...on the edges of the print or may cause the edges of digital camera photographs with Macintosh. 1 Turn on the printer. Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter and 5" x 7") - Glossy Photo Paper (Letter, 4" x 6" and 2.13" x 3.39") z Printing on paper other than the above may ...Follow the steps below to slow down. Photo Paper Pro (Letter and 4" x 6") - To ensure optimum printing results, select the correct media type that matches the paper you are compatible with Easy-PhotoPrint. z Selecting the wrong media type may produce prints in the printer. z Borderless Printing may not assure high...
...on the edges of the print or may cause the edges of digital camera photographs with Macintosh. 1 Turn on the printer. Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter and 5" x 7") - Glossy Photo Paper (Letter, 4" x 6" and 2.13" x 3.39") z Printing on paper other than the above may ...Follow the steps below to slow down. Photo Paper Pro (Letter and 4" x 6") - To ensure optimum printing results, select the correct media type that matches the paper you are compatible with Easy-PhotoPrint. z Selecting the wrong media type may produce prints in the printer. z Borderless Printing may not assure high...
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The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the order of left to right as indicated below. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. z Green: BCI-6G z Red: BCI-6R z Photo Magenta: BCI-6PM z Black: BCI-6BK z Photo Cyan: BCI-6PC z Cyan: BCI-6C z Magenta: BCI-6M z Yellow: BCI-6Y 42 With your printer, ink tanks must be installed in the incorrect position.
The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the order of left to right as indicated below. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. z Green: BCI-6G z Red: BCI-6R z Photo Magenta: BCI-6PM z Black: BCI-6BK z Photo Cyan: BCI-6PC z Cyan: BCI-6C z Magenta: BCI-6M z Yellow: BCI-6Y 42 With your printer, ink tanks must be installed in the incorrect position.
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...Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Group 1: Green (BCI-6G), Red (BCI-6R), Photo Magenta (BCI-6PM), Black (BCI-6BK), and Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC). This takes about 70 seconds. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. z The nozzle check pattern will not be checked...if the remaining amount of step 3-(3) is on page 42. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on page 49. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of ink is not enough ink. Clicking Initial Check...
...Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Group 1: Green (BCI-6G), Red (BCI-6R), Photo Magenta (BCI-6PM), Black (BCI-6BK), and Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC). This takes about 70 seconds. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. z The nozzle check pattern will not be checked...if the remaining amount of step 3-(3) is on page 42. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on page 49. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of ink is not enough ink. Clicking Initial Check...
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... Easy Setup Instructions 3 Install the Print Head 4 Install the Ink Tanks Series Photo Printer 5 Connect the Printer and Load Paper 1 Carefully remove all shipping tape and clear plastic from the print head. PIXMA iP8500 Series Photo Printer Photo Printer Series Quick Start Guide Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP8500 Series Print Head Power Cord Ink Tanks BCI-6R Red BCI-6G...
... Easy Setup Instructions 3 Install the Print Head 4 Install the Ink Tanks Series Photo Printer 5 Connect the Printer and Load Paper 1 Carefully remove all shipping tape and clear plastic from the print head. PIXMA iP8500 Series Photo Printer Photo Printer Series Quick Start Guide Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP8500 Series Print Head Power Cord Ink Tanks BCI-6R Red BCI-6G...