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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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..., Click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon i550 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). 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...
..., Click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon i550 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). 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...
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... in the open . Color ink is specified. z Once the protective cap is now complete. The print head holder moves to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. An ink tank left out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. 27 The ink tank installation process is...
... in the open . Color ink is specified. z Once the protective cap is now complete. The print head holder moves to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. An ink tank left out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. 27 The ink tank installation process is...
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... tank has been peeled off. Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following; If it . z Ensure that the ink tank is poor Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning" on page 34 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer ...Care Center. 28 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...
... tank has been peeled off. Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following; If it . z Ensure that the ink tank is poor Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning" on page 34 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer ...Care Center. 28 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...
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... print head requires cleaning. See "Aligning Print Head" on page 36 Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is discharged properly. 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. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 21 31 Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only...
... print head requires cleaning. See "Aligning Print Head" on page 36 Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is discharged properly. 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. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 21 31 Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only...
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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 in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to be cleaned, and then click Execute. 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...
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 in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to be cleaned, and then click Execute. 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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...perform any other operations until the POWER lamp flashes once. 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. All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink...When the message is on page 29 33 This takes about 50 seconds. z After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to be cleaned, and then click OK. Printing Maintenance (1) Select Cleaning from the printer itself. Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. Hold down ...
...perform any other operations until the POWER lamp flashes once. 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. All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink...When the message is on page 29 33 This takes about 50 seconds. z After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to be cleaned, and then click OK. Printing Maintenance (1) Select Cleaning from the printer itself. Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. Hold down ...
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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 See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.... All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is a more powerful process. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is on page 21 3 Start...
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 See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.... All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is a more powerful process. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is on page 21 3 Start...
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... All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be cleaned, and then click OK. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup...... In this event, contact the Customer Care Center. 35 Note After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to complete, so simply wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Important The process takes one or two...
... All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be cleaned, and then click OK. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup...... In this event, contact the Customer Care Center. 35 Note After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to complete, so simply wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Important The process takes one or two...
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... 36 Note The ink tank may be clogged with dust or air if the protective cap is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 • If straight lines are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them if necessary. • Check to see if all the orange tape has been peeled off as... shown in (2), remove it thoroughly. When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. • If ink supply is replaced after...
... 36 Note The ink tank may be clogged with dust or air if the protective cap is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 • If straight lines are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them if necessary. • Check to see if all the orange tape has been peeled off as... shown in (2), remove it thoroughly. When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. • If ink supply is replaced after...
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...the Intensity slide bar to print images that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper when using is Clean the paper feed roller. See "Print Media to Avoid" on page 44 Printed Surface is Inappropriate Scratched ...Print dialog box. pictures with Borderless Printing. On the Main tab, select Manual for Borderless Printing" on page 13 Incorrect position of Curls or Ink Blots thin ink (i.e. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the " "mark. In the Print Mode pull-down menu, select Manual and then click Details. 3. This widens a gap between the print head...
...the Intensity slide bar to print images that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper when using is Clean the paper feed roller. See "Print Media to Avoid" on page 44 Printed Surface is Inappropriate Scratched ...Print dialog box. pictures with Borderless Printing. On the Main tab, select Manual for Borderless Printing" on page 13 Incorrect position of Curls or Ink Blots thin ink (i.e. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the " "mark. In the Print Mode pull-down menu, select Manual and then click Details. 3. This widens a gap between the print head...
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... Six flashes Indicates print head Install print head. tank Replace with ink out condition. After reinstall the print head, you continue printing with a new ink tank immediately after reinstalling it . Seven flashes Indicates defective Remove the print head and check the contacts for foreign matter, then reinstall. print head If the print head fails to hold the ink consumed during print head cleaning. Turn off and...
... Six flashes Indicates print head Install print head. tank Replace with ink out condition. After reinstall the print head, you continue printing with a new ink tank immediately after reinstalling it . Seven flashes Indicates defective Remove the print head and check the contacts for foreign matter, then reinstall. print head If the print head fails to hold the ink consumed during print head cleaning. Turn off and...
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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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...the ink tanks in the positions specified by the labels. • If ink tanks are not installed in the right position, colors will not be printed correctly. protective cap 3 Hold the ink tank as shown in the diagram and remove the protective cap. • Do not squeeze the sides ... removed. Immediately reinstall the tank in their appropriate slots. Check the labels to install the other ink tanks in the correct position and carry out print head cleaning. hand slot. For details, refer to the User's Guide. 6 Close the front cover. Press the top until the POWER lamp remains fully lit ...
...the ink tanks in the positions specified by the labels. • If ink tanks are not installed in the right position, colors will not be printed correctly. protective cap 3 Hold the ink tank as shown in the diagram and remove the protective cap. • Do not squeeze the sides ... removed. Immediately reinstall the tank in their appropriate slots. Check the labels to install the other ink tanks in the correct position and carry out print head cleaning. hand slot. For details, refer to the User's Guide. 6 Close the front cover. Press the top until the POWER lamp remains fully lit ...
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...Replace the empty ink tank with a new one. Specify the following ink tanks when purchasing. Print Head Maintenance If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Color Does Not Print Perform print head cleaning to open the setting screen. • Macintosh Open the Page Setup dialog box and click ...Utilities. Do not touch the lock lever. Ensure that the printer is turned on how to improve the print quality. lock lever 2 Install...
...Replace the empty ink tank with a new one. Specify the following ink tanks when purchasing. Print Head Maintenance If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Color Does Not Print Perform print head cleaning to open the setting screen. • Macintosh Open the Page Setup dialog box and click ...Utilities. Do not touch the lock lever. Ensure that the printer is turned on how to improve the print quality. lock lever 2 Install...