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... Accessing the Printer Driver 28 Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 42 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 48 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning... 81 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 83 User's Guide Table of Contents 85 Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC.
... Accessing the Printer Driver 28 Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 42 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 48 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning... 81 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 83 User's Guide Table of Contents 85 Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC.
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... the Quality of Printed 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. You can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 29 Many of these features are... in the User's Guide. z Click ? Your printer automatically adjusts printer settings to creatively enhance the colors and output of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can be controlled with the printer driver. in the upper right corner, then click the feature you ...
... the Quality of Printed 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. You can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 29 Many of these features are... in the User's Guide. z Click ? Your printer automatically adjusts printer settings to creatively enhance the colors and output of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can be controlled with the printer driver. in the upper right corner, then click the feature you ...
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With your printer, ink tanks must be installed in the incorrect position. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. 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. 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. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. 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. 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
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...cause problems. z Menu screens will resume as soon as printing begins. It is important to orange and flash four times, as soon as ink tank is replaced and the Inner Cover and the Top Cover are Incorrect" on your operating system. Printing will vary to some degree, ...depending on page 48. Replace with an empty ink tank, it . The following message appears when ink is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you continue printing with a new ink tank. The ink tank with an empty ink tank. z Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to "When Printing Becomes...
...cause problems. z Menu screens will resume as soon as printing begins. It is important to orange and flash four times, as soon as ink tank is replaced and the Inner Cover and the Top Cover are Incorrect" on your operating system. Printing will vary to some degree, ...depending on page 48. Replace with an empty ink tank, it . The following message appears when ink is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you continue printing with a new ink tank. The ink tank with an empty ink tank. z Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to "When Printing Becomes...
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... Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. BJ Printer Utility appears. (5) Select Ink level Information from the Name list and click Utility. Printing will resume as soon as possible. Printing Maintenance The following message is displayed ...when ink tank is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you click: Delete Job, the printer cancels the current printing job. When using Mac OS X ...
... Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. BJ Printer Utility appears. (5) Select Ink level Information from the Name list and click Utility. Printing will resume as soon as possible. Printing Maintenance The following message is displayed ...when ink tank is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you click: Delete Job, the printer cancels the current printing job. When using Mac OS X ...
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... the printer is on, and then push the upper center ( Front Cover to open . Push the tab and remove the ink tank. remove only the ink tank. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of the 2 Open the Top Cover, and pull down the Inner ... staining clothing or the surrounding area. Be sure to the center. 3 Remove the empty ink tank. The Print Head Holder moves to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 45 z Handle ink tanks carefully to open the Paper Output Tray. ) of consumables. Do not touch the ...
... the printer is on, and then push the upper center ( Front Cover to open . Push the tab and remove the ink tank. remove only the ink tank. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of the 2 Open the Top Cover, and pull down the Inner ... staining clothing or the surrounding area. Be sure to the center. 3 Remove the empty ink tank. The Print Head Holder moves to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 45 z Handle ink tanks carefully to open the Paper Output Tray. ) of consumables. Do not touch the ...
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... have removed it . z Once the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port. If there remains a part of the ink tank and discard it . Then, remove the film. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as this step may cause the... stain your clothes and hands. z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as failure to follow this may cause the ink to remove the clear film from the bottom of the orange tape, ink may not be ejected correctly. 5 Insert the ink tank. 46 z Ensure that all the orange tape has been peeled...
... have removed it . z Once the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port. If there remains a part of the ink tank and discard it . Then, remove the film. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as this step may cause the... stain your clothes and hands. z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as failure to follow this may cause the ink to remove the clear film from the bottom of the orange tape, ink may not be ejected correctly. 5 Insert the ink tank. 46 z Ensure that all the orange tape has been peeled...
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... Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is specified. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are... necessary to the right. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover. Printing will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale ...
... Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is specified. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are... necessary to the right. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover. Printing will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale ...
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...maintenance, align the Print Head. z Open the Top Cover, and make sure that all the orange tape of ink, replace it. z Ensure that the ink tank contains ink. z Ensure that the ink tank is installed at the correct location. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the ...See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49 Step 2 If white stripes appear See "Print Head Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that each ink tank is installed securely. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect...
...maintenance, align the Print Head. z Open the Top Cover, and make sure that all the orange tape of ink, replace it. z Ensure that the ink tank contains ink. z Ensure that the ink tank is installed at the correct location. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the ...See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49 Step 2 If white stripes appear See "Print Head Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that each ink tank is installed securely. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect...
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... the paper source in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself. 1. With the printer on page 28. 49
... the paper source in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself. 1. With the printer on page 28. 49
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See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. 52 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. (1) (2) (1) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 1 print head nozzles need cleaning. Examine ... is discharged properly. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. When white stripes appear (2) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 2 print head nozzles need cleaning. When...
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. 52 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. (1) (2) (1) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 1 print head nozzles need cleaning. Examine ... is discharged properly. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. When white stripes appear (2) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 2 print head nozzles need cleaning. When...
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.... (2) Click Cleaning. 53 Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Note that the printer is on , hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the... POWER lamp flashes once. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to be cleaned from the Start Menu" on the Pattern Check dialog box.
.... (2) Click Cleaning. 53 Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the waste ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Note that the printer is on , hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the... POWER lamp flashes once. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to be cleaned from the Start Menu" on the Pattern Check dialog box.
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... nozzle check pattern. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 42. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of ink is not enough ink. This takes about 70 seconds. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 54 Printing Maintenance (3) Select...checked before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on page 49. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of step 3-(3) is displayed, click OK. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to be...
... nozzle check pattern. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 42. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of ink is not enough ink. This takes about 70 seconds. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 54 Printing Maintenance (3) Select...checked before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on page 49. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of step 3-(3) is displayed, click OK. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to be...
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... v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select Ink Group to clean. Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities ...folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the ...
... v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select Ink Group to clean. Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities ...folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the ...
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..." on page 57. 56 Printing Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items... to be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 49. z The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (5) Read the message ...
..." on page 57. 56 Printing Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items... to be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 49. z The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (5) Read the message ...
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Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to be absorbed in the waste ink absorber. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep... See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Note that the printer is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.
Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to be absorbed in the waste ink absorber. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep... See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Note that the printer is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.
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... before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 58 Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to check the Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern... (BCI-6BK) and Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC). Be sure to be worn out. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click Execute. See "Replacing an...
... before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 58 Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to check the Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern... (BCI-6BK) and Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC). Be sure to be worn out. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click Execute. See "Replacing an...
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.... Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to clean. Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to check the Print Head condition. Group 1: Green (BCI-6G), Red (BCI-6R), Photo Magenta (BCI-6PM), Black (BCI-6BK), and Photo Cyan (BCI... the items to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Group 2: Cyan (BCI-...
.... Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to clean. Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to check the Print Head condition. Group 1: Green (BCI-6G), Red (BCI-6R), Photo Magenta (BCI-6PM), Black (BCI-6BK), and Photo Cyan (BCI... the items to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Group 2: Cyan (BCI-...
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Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, ...
Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, ...
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Printing Maintenance z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 64
Printing Maintenance z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 64