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... 22 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 23 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 28 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 29 Print Head Cleaning 31 Print Head Deep Cleaning 34 Aligning Print Head 36 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 40 Print Quality ...is Poor or Contains Errors 41 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 43 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 44 Handling Error Messages 45 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 46 Appendix User's Guide Table of Contents 47 Specifications 48 Safety Precautions 50 Regulatory Information 52 CANON...
... 22 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 23 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 28 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 29 Print Head Cleaning 31 Print Head Deep Cleaning 34 Aligning Print Head 36 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 40 Print Quality ...is Poor or Contains Errors 41 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 43 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 44 Handling Error Messages 45 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 46 Appendix User's Guide Table of Contents 47 Specifications 48 Safety Precautions 50 Regulatory Information 52 CANON...
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For non-XP Windows, Click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon i550 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application.... dialog box opens. 21 In Windows NT 4.0, Select Document Defaults.... Advanced Printing Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click Start...
For non-XP Windows, Click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon i550 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application.... dialog box opens. 21 In Windows NT 4.0, Select Document Defaults.... Advanced Printing Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click Start...
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...ink port. 4 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. 27 The ink tank installation process is consumed in the print head holder. (2) Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly ...into place. 5 Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to leak out and...
...ink port. 4 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. 27 The ink tank installation process is consumed in the print head holder. (2) Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly ...into place. 5 Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to leak out and...
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... Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29 If the print quality is poor Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 If white stripes are clogged and clean them first. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink ... is installed securely. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, see if the print head nozzles are noticeable Step 2 "Aligning Print Head" on page 36 If the problem remains Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 34 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, ...
... Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29 If the print quality is poor Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 If white stripes are clogged and clean them first. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink ... is installed securely. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, see if the print head nozzles are noticeable Step 2 "Aligning Print Head" on page 36 If the problem remains Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 34 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, ...
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... 31 See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" on page 31 (2) Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) Lines missing...
... 31 See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" on page 31 (2) Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) Lines missing...
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in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to be cleaned, and then click Execute. Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 32 All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup...
in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to be cleaned, and then click Execute. Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 32 All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup...
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... 29 33 This takes about 50 seconds. Note z Print head cleaning can be performed also from the pulldown menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzles to verify that the print head nozzles are clean. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. Printing Maintenance (1) Select Cleaning from the printer itself. z After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to be cleaned, and then click OK. Hold down the RESUME...
... 29 33 This takes about 50 seconds. Note z Print head cleaning can be performed also from the pulldown menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzles to verify that the print head nozzles are clean. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. Printing Maintenance (1) Select Cleaning from the printer itself. z After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to be cleaned, and then click OK. Hold down the RESUME...
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... Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try print head deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. 34 Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is on page 21...
... Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try print head deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. 34 Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is on page 21...
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...until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Important The process takes one or two minutes to verify that the print head nozzles are clean. In this event, contact the Customer Care Center. 35 Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink... nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is on page 29 If the print head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be cleaned, and then click OK. in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. ...
...until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Important The process takes one or two minutes to verify that the print head nozzles are clean. In this event, contact the Customer Care Center. 35 Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink... nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is on page 29 If the print head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be cleaned, and then click OK. in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. ...
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... matches the paper loaded. When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. • If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 • If straight lines are misalign: See "Aligning Print Head" on page 36 Note The ink tank may be clogged with the correct... print side facing up Incorrect paper type If ink tank is empty: See "Replacing an Ink Tank"...
... matches the paper loaded. When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. • If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 • If straight lines are misalign: See "Aligning Print Head" on page 36 Note The ink tank may be clogged with the correct... print side facing up Incorrect paper type If ink tank is empty: See "Replacing an Ink Tank"...
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...Feed Properly" on page 44 Printed Surface is Inappropriate Scratched paper type used Check to see if the paper you are printing on is scratched even when printing on thick paper, set the intensity. This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. setting is Clean the paper feed roller. Drag... the Intensity slide bar to print images that require a lot of Curls or...
...Feed Properly" on page 44 Printed Surface is Inappropriate Scratched paper type used Check to see if the paper you are printing on is scratched even when printing on thick paper, set the intensity. This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. setting is Clean the paper feed roller. Drag... the Intensity slide bar to print images that require a lot of Curls or...
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... Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to work properly after the printing. After reinstall the print head, you may damage the printer if you continue printing with a new ink tank immediately after reinstalling it back on. It may need to hold the ink consumed during print head cleaning. Eight flash indicates that requires contacting the Customer Care Center...
... Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to work properly after the printing. After reinstall the print head, you may damage the printer if you continue printing with a new ink tank immediately after reinstalling it back on. It may need to hold the ink consumed during print head cleaning. Eight flash indicates that requires contacting the Customer Care Center...
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...Print Head 36 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 46 B Banner Paper 7 , BCI-3eBK 23 49 , BCI-3eC 23 49 , BCI-3eM 23 49 , BCI-3eY 23 49 BBBJJoSPrdrtiaentrtuleMssMsonPoirntiointrtoirn..g 1....2....,......1....3....,...12..63..,,...32..92..,,..444323 Brilliant White Paper 7 C CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 53 Chooser 46 Cleaning 31 D Deep Cleaning... 2 POWER lamp 2 23 Print dialog box 41 Print Head Cleaning 31 Print Head Deep Cleaning 34 print head holder 26 , , Print Quality 9 11 41 , Printer Properties dialog box 8 42 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 29 ...
...Print Head 36 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 46 B Banner Paper 7 , BCI-3eBK 23 49 , BCI-3eC 23 49 , BCI-3eM 23 49 , BCI-3eY 23 49 BBBJJoSPrdrtiaentrtuleMssMsonPoirntiointrtoirn..g 1....2....,......1....3....,...12..63..,,...32..92..,,..444323 Brilliant White Paper 7 C CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 53 Chooser 46 Cleaning 31 D Deep Cleaning... 2 POWER lamp 2 23 Print dialog box 41 Print Head Cleaning 31 Print Head Deep Cleaning 34 print head holder 26 , , Print Quality 9 11 41 , Printer Properties dialog box 8 42 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 29 ...
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...8226; Do not touch the ink port. • Do not attempt to install the other ink tanks in the right position, colors will not be printed correctly. For details, refer to make sure that each tank is in the correct position. • Only install the ink tanks in the positions specified...; If ink tanks are not installed in their appropriate slots. protective cap 3 Hold the ink tank as shown in the correct position and carry out print head cleaning. Press the top until the POWER lamp remains fully lit (about 60 seconds). 6 ink port 4 Insert the yellow ink tank into place. Wait ...
...8226; Do not touch the ink port. • Do not attempt to install the other ink tanks in the right position, colors will not be printed correctly. For details, refer to make sure that each tank is in the correct position. • Only install the ink tanks in the positions specified...; If ink tanks are not installed in their appropriate slots. protective cap 3 Hold the ink tank as shown in the correct position and carry out print head cleaning. Press the top until the POWER lamp remains fully lit (about 60 seconds). 6 ink port 4 Insert the yellow ink tank into place. Wait ...
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Click Cleaning. When the Printer Runs out of Ink Replace the empty ink tank with a new one. Do not touch the lock lever. lock lever 2 Install ... the instructions below. • Windows Open the printer driver settings screen and click the Maintenance tab. Print Head Maintenance If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Color Does Not Print Perform print head cleaning to improve the print quality. Click Cleaning. Ensure that the printer is turned on how to the User's Guide. 20 Yellow Magenta Cyan Black...
Click Cleaning. When the Printer Runs out of Ink Replace the empty ink tank with a new one. Do not touch the lock lever. lock lever 2 Install ... the instructions below. • Windows Open the printer driver settings screen and click the Maintenance tab. Print Head Maintenance If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Color Does Not Print Perform print head cleaning to improve the print quality. Click Cleaning. Ensure that the printer is turned on how to the User's Guide. 20 Yellow Magenta Cyan Black...