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...the CD-ROM Package 12 Printing photographs with Windows 13 Printing photographs with Macintosh 16 Accessing Printer Driver 20 Using Printer Driver Options 22 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 23 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 28 Printing the Nozzle Check ...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 LIMITED WARRANTY --- (...
...the CD-ROM Package 12 Printing photographs with Windows 13 Printing photographs with Macintosh 16 Accessing Printer Driver 20 Using Printer Driver Options 22 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 23 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 28 Printing the Nozzle Check ...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 LIMITED WARRANTY --- (...
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... the empty tank using the BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or error messages (Macintosh) and replace it. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from green to Replace Ink Tank If an ink tank needs replacing, as soon as printing begins, the POWER lamp will not print properly if the wrong...• Cyan: BCI-3eC • Black: BCI-3eBK Knowing When to orange and flash four times. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will change from the right in the incorrect position.
... the empty tank using the BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or error messages (Macintosh) and replace it. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from green to Replace Ink Tank If an ink tank needs replacing, as soon as printing begins, the POWER lamp will not print properly if the wrong...• Cyan: BCI-3eC • Black: BCI-3eBK Knowing When to orange and flash four times. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will change from the right in the incorrect position.
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... carefully to the center. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of the ink tank and discard it. 26 z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare a ... and pull off the orange tape. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of ink, replace them using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. Do not touch the lock lever; The print head holder moves to avoid...
... carefully to the center. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of the ink tank and discard it. 26 z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare a ... and pull off the orange tape. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of ink, replace them using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. Do not touch the lock lever; The print head holder moves to avoid...
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...may not function. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not touch the open ink port. 4 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank in the open and then reinstalled in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. 27 z Once the ...protective cap is specified. z Color ink consumption may occur even when ...
...may not function. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not touch the open ink port. 4 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank in the open and then reinstalled in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. 27 z Once the ...protective cap is specified. z Color ink consumption may occur even when ...
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...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 remains in the printer driver settings. If it . Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29 If the print quality is out of the... ink tank has been peeled off. Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following; z Press "PUSH" on page 34 Note If print head ...
...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 remains in the printer driver settings. If it . Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29 If the print quality is out of the... ink tank has been peeled off. Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following; z Press "PUSH" on page 34 Note If print head ...
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... when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. With the printer on , load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the printer itself. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes twice. 1 With the... also from the Start menu" on page 31 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment.
... when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. With the printer on , load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the printer itself. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes twice. 1 With the... also from the Start menu" on page 31 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment.
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...Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is discharged properly. See "Aligning Print Head" 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 ... nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is on page 21 31 See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) Lines missing here indicate, the print...
...Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is discharged properly. See "Aligning Print Head" 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 ... nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is on page 21 31 See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) Lines missing here indicate, the print...
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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... 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.
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...until the POWER lamp flashes once. Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. Hold down the RESUME/ CANCEL button until the print head cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds. All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is on page... 29 33 z After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to be performed also from the printer itself. Note z Print head cleaning can be cleaned,...
...until the POWER lamp flashes once. Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. Hold down the RESUME/ CANCEL button until the print head cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds. All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is on page... 29 33 z After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to be performed also from the printer itself. Note z Print head cleaning can be cleaned,...
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..." 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 on page 21 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenace tab (2) Click Deep Cleaning (3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and... then click OK. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. 34 Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If...
..." 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 on page 21 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenace tab (2) Click Deep Cleaning (3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and... then click OK. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. 34 Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If...
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All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is on page 29 If the print ... event, contact the Customer Care Center. 35 Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... Important The process takes one or...head nozzles are clean. in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pulldown menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3)...
All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is on page 29 If the print ... event, contact the Customer Care Center. 35 Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... Important The process takes one or...head nozzles are clean. in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pulldown menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3)...
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...and try this. 42 See "Media Types Suitable for Color Adjustment, and then click Set. 3. setting is Clean the paper feed roller. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the " "mark. Open the Print dialog box. If the paper is scratched even when printing...is Inappropriate Scratched paper type used Check to see if the paper you are printing on page 3 Note that require a lot of Curls or Ink Blots thin ink (i.e. This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. In the Print Mode pull-down menu, select Manual and then click Details....
...and try this. 42 See "Media Types Suitable for Color Adjustment, and then click Set. 3. setting is Clean the paper feed roller. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the " "mark. Open the Print dialog box. If the paper is scratched even when printing...is Inappropriate Scratched paper type used Check to see if the paper you are printing on page 3 Note that require a lot of Curls or Ink Blots thin ink (i.e. This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. In the Print Mode pull-down menu, select Manual and then click Details....
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...contacting the Customer Care Center may need to resume printing with a new ink tank immediately after reinstalling it . Turn off and unplug the printer from the power supply. It may damage the printer if you may have occurred. If print head is Reload paper and press... Remove the print head and check the contacts for foreign matter, then reinstall. Eight flashes Indicates waste ink tank almost full The printer has a built-in waste ink tank to clear the error so printing can continue. Contact the Customer Care Center. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages...
...contacting the Customer Care Center may need to resume printing with a new ink tank immediately after reinstalling it . Turn off and unplug the printer from the power supply. It may damage the printer if you may have occurred. If print head is Reload paper and press... Remove the print head and check the contacts for foreign matter, then reinstall. Eight flashes Indicates waste ink tank almost full The printer has a built-in waste ink tank to clear the error so printing can continue. Contact the Customer Care Center. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages...
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... mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 dpi Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 256 nozzles (1200 dpi) 48 max. * Ink droplets can be placed with the content of the document and the processing speed of 1/4800 inch at minimun. Print width: ... Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray retracted): Weight: Graphic image printing: Print Head: 4800 X 1200 dpi. Appendix Specifications Printer Printing resolution: Print speed * *Print speed may vary with a pitch of the host computer.
... mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 dpi Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 256 nozzles (1200 dpi) 48 max. * Ink droplets can be placed with the content of the document and the processing speed of 1/4800 inch at minimun. Print width: ... Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray retracted): Weight: Graphic image printing: Print Head: 4800 X 1200 dpi. Appendix Specifications Printer Printing resolution: Print speed * *Print speed may vary with a pitch of the host computer.
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z 30MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Additional Systems Requirements for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0: 50MB Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95: 15MB * USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with ... Systems Requirements z Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 can operate. Printer Ink Tanks: Appendix Capacity (pages): Black (BCI-3eBK) approx. 740*1, approx. 1500*2 Cyan (BCI-3eC) approx. 580*2 Magenta (BCI-3eM) approx. 490*2 Yellow (BCI-3eY) approx. ...
z 30MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Additional Systems Requirements for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0: 50MB Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95: 15MB * USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with ... Systems Requirements z Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 can operate. Printer Ink Tanks: Appendix Capacity (pages): Black (BCI-3eBK) approx. 740*1, approx. 1500*2 Cyan (BCI-3eC) approx. 580*2 Magenta (BCI-3eM) approx. 490*2 Yellow (BCI-3eY) approx. ...
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... it is kept clear at both ends. If a child ingests any of 10% to disassemble or modify the printer. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 51 Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C...remove the plug by pulling on a print head after printing. The printer contains high-voltage components. To avoid the risk of purchase. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. ...
... it is kept clear at both ends. If a child ingests any of 10% to disassemble or modify the printer. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 51 Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C...remove the plug by pulling on a print head after printing. The printer contains high-voltage components. To avoid the risk of purchase. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. ...
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... 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 34 E , Easy-PhotoPrint 12 13 , , Examining the... 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 R , Replacing an Ink Tank 23 RESUME/CANCEL button 9 11 S Safety Precautions 50 Specifications 48 T Transparencies 7 ...
... 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 34 E , Easy-PhotoPrint 12 13 , , Examining the... 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 R , Replacing an Ink Tank 23 RESUME/CANCEL button 9 11 S Safety Precautions 50 Specifications 48 T Transparencies 7 ...
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...; Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Print Head 4 Ink Tanks * Cables should be observed for purchasing a Canon Bubble Jet Printer. Preface Shipping Materials Thank you for safe operation. Check that , if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of ...
...; Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Print Head 4 Ink Tanks * Cables should be observed for purchasing a Canon Bubble Jet Printer. Preface Shipping Materials Thank you for safe operation. Check that , if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of ...
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... the front cover and ensure that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes. This completes the printer setup. 7 After the pattern is difficult to pick the best pattern on Column F, pick the setting that the ink tanks are correctly installed. 8 Look at the print-out. Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white...
... the front cover and ensure that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes. This completes the printer setup. 7 After the pattern is difficult to pick the best pattern on Column F, pick the setting that the ink tanks are correctly installed. 8 Look at the print-out. Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white...
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... Application Guide 1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange warranty program Ordering Information Printer and Accessories i550 Color Bubble Jet Printer Ink Tanks BCI-3eC Cyan BCI-3eM Magenta BCI-3eY Yellow BCI-3eBk Black Canon Specialty Papers Banner Paper (continuous/50 sheets) Bubble Jet Paper (... 6" photo print speed is based on default mode driver setting printing an 8" x 10" image on 8.5" x 11" Canon Photo Paper Pro. i550 Color Bubble Jet Printer Technical Information* Long Lasting Color Approximately 25 years** Print Speed (up to)*** Black: 18 ppm (approx. 3.3 seconds per...
... Application Guide 1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange warranty program Ordering Information Printer and Accessories i550 Color Bubble Jet Printer Ink Tanks BCI-3eC Cyan BCI-3eM Magenta BCI-3eY Yellow BCI-3eBk Black Canon Specialty Papers Banner Paper (continuous/50 sheets) Bubble Jet Paper (... 6" photo print speed is based on default mode driver setting printing an 8" x 10" image on 8.5" x 11" Canon Photo Paper Pro. i550 Color Bubble Jet Printer Technical Information* Long Lasting Color Approximately 25 years** Print Speed (up to)*** Black: 18 ppm (approx. 3.3 seconds per...