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...in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your Canon PIXMA iP100 series Photo Printer. and other countries. z "Windows" is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. All statements, technical information and recommendations in any form ...accuracy thereof. No representation is owned by the Infrared Data Association and used under license therefrom. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be understood to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation, registered in...
...in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your Canon PIXMA iP100 series Photo Printer. and other countries. z "Windows" is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. All statements, technical information and recommendations in any form ...accuracy thereof. No representation is owned by the Infrared Data Association and used under license therefrom. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to be understood to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation, registered in...
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... When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 24 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 25 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........27 Print Head Cleaning 28 Print Head Deep Cleaning 31 Aligning the Print Head 33 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 Cleaning Your Printer 50 Troubleshooting 57 Cannot...
... When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 24 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 25 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........27 Print Head Cleaning 28 Print Head Deep Cleaning 31 Aligning the Print Head 33 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 Cleaning Your Printer 50 Troubleshooting 57 Cannot...
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...If any object on a Print Head after printing. In case ink is printing. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice immediately. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. Do not throw ink tanks into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for travel or storage,...the front of water to eyes or skin persists, obtain medical advice immediately. Never touch the electrical contacts on the printer. Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks. Safety Precautions 5 The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Universal AC Adapter ...
...If any object on a Print Head after printing. In case ink is printing. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice immediately. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. Do not throw ink tanks into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for travel or storage,...the front of water to eyes or skin persists, obtain medical advice immediately. Never touch the electrical contacts on the printer. Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks. Safety Precautions 5 The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Universal AC Adapter ...
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z Printer z Setup CD-ROM z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Print Head z Ink tanks (PGI-35 Black, CLI-36 Color) z Universal AC Adapter z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is missing or damaged, contact your computer. 6 Before Using the Printer If anything is necessary to connect the printer with your Canon Service representative. Before Using the Printer Included Items Check that all the following items are in the box.
z Printer z Setup CD-ROM z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Print Head z Ink tanks (PGI-35 Black, CLI-36 Color) z Universal AC Adapter z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is missing or damaged, contact your computer. 6 Before Using the Printer If anything is necessary to connect the printer with your Canon Service representative. Before Using the Printer Included Items Check that all the following items are in the box.
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...to flash orange, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 67. 3 Turn on the Printer Note If preparatory operations below are set into place. Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on your setup sheet to your computer (or a compatible device...). z The printer driver is charged. The Paper Output Slot Cover will open automatically. 2 Press the Power button. z The printer is connected to complete them. z The Print Head and ink tanks are ...
...to flash orange, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 67. 3 Turn on the Printer Note If preparatory operations below are set into place. Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on your setup sheet to your computer (or a compatible device...). z The printer driver is charged. The Paper Output Slot Cover will open automatically. 2 Press the Power button. z The printer is connected to complete them. z The Print Head and ink tanks are ...
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...long as around 30 seconds. Before Using the Printer 9 Set this may cause the ink to leak or the printer to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Unplug the power plug from drying. If you stand the printer up or carry the printer before the Power lamp goes out, this capping... in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on a Macintosh®. If you press the Power button to turn off the printer, press the Power button. Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on ...
...long as around 30 seconds. Before Using the Printer 9 Set this may cause the ink to leak or the printer to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Unplug the power plug from drying. If you stand the printer up or carry the printer before the Power lamp goes out, this capping... in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on a Macintosh®. If you press the Power button to turn off the printer, press the Power button. Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on ...
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...24 Routine Maintenance Routine 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. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are missing or if... white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 67. Contact your Canon Service representative...
...24 Routine Maintenance Routine 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. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are missing or if... white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 67. Contact your Canon Service representative...
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...on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to the right. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to the right. See "Examining the Nozzle... Check Pattern" on page 27. 1 Make sure that the printer is on -screen manual. 3. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the Power lamp flashes...
...on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to the right. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to the right. See "Examining the Nozzle... Check Pattern" on page 27. 1 Make sure that the printer is on -screen manual. 3. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the Power lamp flashes...
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... the Pattern Check dialog box to exit nozzle check pattern examination. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. Routine Maintenance 27 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Example: When lines are ...
... the Pattern Check dialog box to exit nozzle check pattern examination. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. Routine Maintenance 27 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Example: When lines are ...
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... a Computer The Print Head cleaning can also be cleaned. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Make sure that the printer is on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click... Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. Do...
... a Computer The Print Head cleaning can also be cleaned. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. Make sure that the printer is on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click... Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. Do...
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..." on page 31. (6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. Note If the problem is not enough ink. Routine Maintenance 29 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 43. 4 Check the print ... Power lamp starts flashing green. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. If you click Cleaning on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that is displayed after performing steps 3 and 4 twice, try Print Head Deep...
..." on page 31. (6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. Note If the problem is not enough ink. Routine Maintenance 29 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 43. 4 Check the print ... Power lamp starts flashing green. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. If you click Cleaning on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that is displayed after performing steps 3 and 4 twice, try Print Head Deep...
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...Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is on. 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be checked before deep cleaning. (3) (4) Click Execute. (4) (5) Confirm the...only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be deeply cleaned. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to check the print head condition. Contact your Canon Service representative. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on -screen manual. ...
...Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is on. 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be checked before deep cleaning. (3) (4) Click Execute. (4) (5) Confirm the...only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be deeply cleaned. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to check the print head condition. Contact your Canon Service representative. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on -screen manual. ...
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Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. 1 Make sure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the Rear Tray and set the Paper Thickness Lever to..., refer to "Front View" in "Main Components" of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be damaged. For details on -screen manual. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to be checked before deep cleaning. (4) Click OK. Note Clicking Initial...
Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. 1 Make sure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the Rear Tray and set the Paper Thickness Lever to..., refer to "Front View" in "Main Components" of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be damaged. For details on -screen manual. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to be checked before deep cleaning. (4) Click OK. Note Clicking Initial...
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...properly, press the place. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of the printer to the back cover of each ink tank by the ink lamps. If the ink tank is not set and there is empty. Routine Maintenance 43 Confirm the number of times the Alarm... If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 24. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status of this guide. Replace it . z Ink lamp is disabled. If the lamps are still off The ...
...properly, press the place. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of the printer to the back cover of each ink tank by the ink lamps. If the ink tank is not set and there is empty. Routine Maintenance 43 Confirm the number of times the Alarm... If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 24. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status of this guide. Replace it . z Ink lamp is disabled. If the lamps are still off The ...
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.... Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is not installed properly. / Ink may have run out." on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Ink is not displayed. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Confirm the displayed message and...
.... Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is not installed properly. / Ink may have run out." on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Ink is not displayed. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Confirm the displayed message and...
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... of first use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Color ink is specified. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one . 1 Make sure that the printer is reinstalled. Important Handling Ink z To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use . To confirm the ink tank information, click Ink Details. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of consumables...
... of first use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Color ink is specified. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one . 1 Make sure that the printer is reinstalled. Important Handling Ink z To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use . To confirm the ink tank information, click Ink Details. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of consumables...
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... removed, as this may cause ink to print. Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction or become unable to spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. z Shaking ink tanks may prevent the ink from the bottom of consumables. Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then ...contacts (B) on the removed protective cap. z Be careful not to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of the ink tank. Handle ink tanks carefully. Discard it according to stain your clothes and hands with ink on the ink tank. Discard the cap once it . z Do not touch the open...
... removed, as this may cause ink to print. Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction or become unable to spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. z Shaking ink tanks may prevent the ink from the bottom of consumables. Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then ...contacts (B) on the removed protective cap. z Be careful not to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of the ink tank. Handle ink tanks carefully. Discard it according to stain your clothes and hands with ink on the ink tank. Discard the cap once it . z Do not touch the open...
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... up red. (1) (2) (3) Important z Install both ink tanks are installed. The printer cannot be used unless both ink tanks to print. z If the front (innermost) part of the ink tank into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up , push down on the Canon logo on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print...
... up red. (1) (2) (3) Important z Install both ink tanks are installed. The printer cannot be used unless both ink tanks to print. z If the front (innermost) part of the ink tank into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up , push down on the Canon logo on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print...
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...press the Power button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this may blur depending on the Print Head to turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, ...print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power plug from drying. Note z Ink may cause the ink to leak or the printer to break. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time When you have ...
...press the Power button to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this may blur depending on the Print Head to turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, ...print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. Just as around 30 seconds. (3) Unplug the power plug from drying. Note z Ink may cause the ink to leak or the printer to break. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time When you have ...
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...the Paper Thickness Lever to instructions. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the printer. Make sure that the printer is on page 53. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the Power lamp flashes green five times, and then release...piece of the ejected paper. Bottom Plate Cleaning is performed and only the paper folded in step 3 with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. z See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on -screen manual. 6. If it is ejected. Load the paper folded in step 3 is smudged...
...the Paper Thickness Lever to instructions. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the printer. Make sure that the printer is on page 53. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the Power lamp flashes green five times, and then release...piece of the ejected paper. Bottom Plate Cleaning is performed and only the paper folded in step 3 with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. z See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on -screen manual. 6. If it is ejected. Load the paper folded in step 3 is smudged...