Quick Start Guide
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... Printing Accessing the Printer Driver 16 Using the Bundled Software 18 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 19 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 Print Head Cleaning 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning 29 Aligning the Print Head 34 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 48 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 50 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 53 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 54 Paper Jams 55 The ALARM Lamp Flashes 56 An Error Message...
... Printing Accessing the Printer Driver 16 Using the Bundled Software 18 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 19 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 Print Head Cleaning 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning 29 Aligning the Print Head 34 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 48 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 50 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 53 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 54 Paper Jams 55 The ALARM Lamp Flashes 56 An Error Message...
Quick Start Guide
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... to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to display the Printer Driver Guide. Also, click the Instructions button to use them. Detailed information is installed. Basic Printing Basic Printing Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer and how to display the Printer Driver Guide. Turning on the Printer 1 To turn on page 56. 2 For more information, refer to...
... to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to display the Printer Driver Guide. Also, click the Instructions button to use them. Detailed information is installed. Basic Printing Basic Printing Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer and how to display the Printer Driver Guide. Turning on the Printer 1 To turn on page 56. 2 For more information, refer to...
Quick Start Guide
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..." on page 13. 7 Fold the envelope flap. (1) Align the envelope against the left side. Printing direction (2) Slide the Paper Guide against the right side of 10 envelopes can be loaded at one time. Set the envelope with its flap facing down on the Page Setup tab. (3) Select Envelope in the printer driver according to inverse the print result on Windows, open the Printer Properties dialog box and select the Rotate 180 degrees check box...
..." on page 13. 7 Fold the envelope flap. (1) Align the envelope against the left side. Printing direction (2) Slide the Paper Guide against the right side of 10 envelopes can be loaded at one time. Set the envelope with its flap facing down on the Page Setup tab. (3) Select Envelope in the printer driver according to inverse the print result on Windows, open the Printer Properties dialog box and select the Rotate 180 degrees check box...
Quick Start Guide
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... necessary number of print media types, refer to the Photo Application Guide. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left and select Plain Paper under printer driver Media Type. • For a detailed description of sheets in the Auto Sheet Feeder after having first separated them from each other to avoid them from the software applications, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide. 10 Note • When using the Easy-PhotoPrint provided with the Setup...
... necessary number of print media types, refer to the Photo Application Guide. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left and select Plain Paper under printer driver Media Type. • For a detailed description of sheets in the Auto Sheet Feeder after having first separated them from each other to avoid them from the software applications, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide. 10 Note • When using the Easy-PhotoPrint provided with the Setup...
Quick Start Guide
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... Printing" on page 15. 14 Note • When you select the print mode appropriate to your document listed under Print Mode, the document will be printed in the color and print quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have selected. Detailed Setting: You can cancel a print job while printing. The Printer Driver Guide is not displayed unless the On-screen Manual is selected. (3) Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu. (4) Select the Media Type from...
... Printing" on page 15. 14 Note • When you select the print mode appropriate to your document listed under Print Mode, the document will be printed in the color and print quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have selected. Detailed Setting: You can cancel a print job while printing. The Printer Driver Guide is not displayed unless the On-screen Manual is selected. (3) Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu. (4) Select the Media Type from...
Quick Start Guide
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... the user's manual regarding your application. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure that Canon iP1700 is used to specify printer settings common to print a document. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon iP1700 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). For more steps involved in Windows XP SP2. Note This manual refers to operations in opening the Printer Properties...
... the user's manual regarding your application. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure that Canon iP1700 is used to specify printer settings common to print a document. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon iP1700 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). For more steps involved in Windows XP SP2. Note This manual refers to operations in opening the Printer Properties...
Quick Start Guide
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... using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 39 Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 Replacing a FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of printing following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then open the Front Cover. The printer will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is probably empty. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number...
... using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 39 Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 Replacing a FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of printing following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then open the Front Cover. The printer will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is probably empty. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number...
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... use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance 5 Close the Front Cover. Color ink is installed to clogged Print Head nozzles. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is also not recommended. • Replace FINE Cartridge promptly. See "Setting of the date when the FINE Cartridge is consumed in the FINE Cartridge within six months from its first use up all ink in the head cleaning which relays the exchange time...
... use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance 5 Close the Front Cover. Color ink is installed to clogged Print Head nozzles. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is also not recommended. • Replace FINE Cartridge promptly. See "Setting of the date when the FINE Cartridge is consumed in the FINE Cartridge within six months from its first use up all ink in the head cleaning which relays the exchange time...
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... FINE Cartridge is Low Ink Warning? It appears during printing. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from the Start Menu" on page 16. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. Printing Maintenance What is installed, remaining ink level may be displayed incorrectly. The ink counter considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is that the ink counter...
... FINE Cartridge is Low Ink Warning? It appears during printing. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from the Start Menu" on page 16. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. Printing Maintenance What is installed, remaining ink level may be displayed incorrectly. The ink counter considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is that the ink counter...
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... Apply button. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 5. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Both Black and Color after replacing with a new one. 45 If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in the Media Type. Printing Maintenance 1. Select iP1700...
... Apply button. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 5. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Both Black and Color after replacing with a new one. 45 If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in the Media Type. Printing Maintenance 1. Select iP1700...
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... not covered in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 48 • "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 49 • "Print Quality is displayed automatically. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems. Refer to such problems as low ink or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 50 • "Printer Does Not Start or...
... not covered in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 48 • "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 49 • "Print Quality is displayed automatically. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems. Refer to such problems as low ink or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 50 • "Printer Does Not Start or...
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... to an error, restart your computer to start automatically when you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection Screen Ensure that there are no problems with the Setup CD-ROM. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. If there is displayed. 4. Turn off the printer. 6. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation. not working properly Use Windows Explorer...
... to an error, restart your computer to start automatically when you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection Screen Ensure that there are no problems with the Setup CD-ROM. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. If there is displayed. 4. Turn off the printer. 6. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation. not working properly Use Windows Explorer...
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... the FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Cannot Print to End of Job Possible Cause The Page Size setting does not match the size of the paper loaded in the printer The size of the print data is too large Ink Does Not Eject Properly/Not Printed/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Appear/ Printed Ruled Lines are Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that the Protective Tape is removed. When the...
... the FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Cannot Print to End of Job Possible Cause The Page Size setting does not match the size of the paper loaded in the printer The size of the print data is too large Ink Does Not Eject Properly/Not Printed/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Appear/ Printed Ruled Lines are Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that the Protective Tape is removed. When the...
Quick Start Guide
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... of the printer is dirty, printed paper may resolve the problem. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 3. Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as Photo Paper Pro, when you print a photograph or dense colored picture that the Media Type selected matches the media being used. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to High for Windows or Fine...
... of the printer is dirty, printed paper may resolve the problem. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 3. Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as Photo Paper Pro, when you print a photograph or dense colored picture that the Media Type selected matches the media being used. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to High for Windows or Fine...
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... part replaced. POWER Lamp ALARM Lamp Notes the number of flashes Lights longer than ALARM Lamp Lights longer than ALARM Lamp Repeats ALARM Lamp flashes ALARM Lamp flashes Number of Flashes Two Flashes Three Flashes Four Flashes Five Flashes Seven Flashes Eight Flashes Fourteen Flashes Fifteen Flashes Possible Cause Out of error that has occurred. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. The number of flashes indicates the type of paper or paper feed error Paper jam The ink...
... part replaced. POWER Lamp ALARM Lamp Notes the number of flashes Lights longer than ALARM Lamp Lights longer than ALARM Lamp Repeats ALARM Lamp flashes ALARM Lamp flashes Number of Flashes Two Flashes Three Flashes Four Flashes Five Flashes Seven Flashes Eight Flashes Fourteen Flashes Fifteen Flashes Possible Cause Out of error that has occurred. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. The number of flashes indicates the type of paper or paper feed error Paper jam The ink...
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... a problem with the cable(s). not displayed in the screen that the printer is displayed. When using a switch box or other than Windows XP, click Start, Settings, then Printers. 2. Load paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Printer not properly connected Ensure that is securely connected to the computer. Follow the procedures described in the Printer List. If Canon iP1700 is turned off , turn the printer on -screen instructions to the following port(s) field, the USB port is not correct, modify the port setting...
... a problem with the cable(s). not displayed in the screen that the printer is displayed. When using a switch box or other than Windows XP, click Start, Settings, then Printers. 2. Load paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Printer not properly connected Ensure that is securely connected to the computer. Follow the procedures described in the Printer List. If Canon iP1700 is turned off , turn the printer on -screen instructions to the following port(s) field, the USB port is not correct, modify the port setting...
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... the replacement Product (must be repaired or exchanged, as determined by Canon USA, and returned without notice. ** InstantExchange warranty service is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other countries. 66 Appendix Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options: • Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and...
... the replacement Product (must be repaired or exchanged, as determined by Canon USA, and returned without notice. ** InstantExchange warranty service is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other countries. 66 Appendix Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options: • Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and...
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...Limit 10 Paper Thickness Lever 5 Paper Thickness Lever Position 10 Pattern Check dialog 24 PG-40 39 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided 10 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 10 Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss 10 Photo Paper Pro 10 Photo Stickers 10 PhotoRecord 18 POWER button 2 POWER lamp 2 Preparing the Printer 5 Preview before printing 12 Print Center 21 Print Check Pattern 20, 22 Print dialog box 11, 14 Print Head Alignment 34, 37 Print Head Cleaning 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning 29 Print Media to Avoid 4 Print Mode 14 Print Quality 12, 50 Printer Driver Settings for Media Type 10 Printer...
...Limit 10 Paper Thickness Lever 5 Paper Thickness Lever Position 10 Pattern Check dialog 24 PG-40 39 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided 10 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 10 Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss 10 Photo Paper Pro 10 Photo Stickers 10 PhotoRecord 18 POWER button 2 POWER lamp 2 Preparing the Printer 5 Preview before printing 12 Print Center 21 Print Check Pattern 20, 22 Print dialog box 11, 14 Print Head Alignment 34, 37 Print Head Cleaning 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning 29 Print Media to Avoid 4 Print Mode 14 Print Quality 12, 50 Printer Driver Settings for Media Type 10 Printer...
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Index Printer Setup Utility 21 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 RESUME/CANCEL button 13 S Safety Precautions 62 Specialty Media 10 Specifications 60 Status Monitor 53 Super White Paper 10 T Troubleshooting 47 T-Shirt Transfers 10 Turning off the Printer 3 Turning on Low Ink Warning 46 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect ... 19 68 mark appears on the Printer 2 U Uninstalling the printer driver 58 Using Specialty Media 9 W What is Low Ink Warning 43 When "!" mark appears on Low Ink Warning 44 When "?"
Index Printer Setup Utility 21 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 RESUME/CANCEL button 13 S Safety Precautions 62 Specialty Media 10 Specifications 60 Status Monitor 53 Super White Paper 10 T Troubleshooting 47 T-Shirt Transfers 10 Turning off the Printer 3 Turning on Low Ink Warning 46 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect ... 19 68 mark appears on the Printer 2 U Uninstalling the printer driver 58 Using Specialty Media 9 W What is Low Ink Warning 43 When "!" mark appears on Low Ink Warning 44 When "?"
Easy Setup Instructions
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... on-screen instructions. Follow the on the desktop. 4 Double-click the Setup icon. NOTE: There are using. ·Before installing the driver, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading programs. ·For Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on -screen Help. QT5-0296-V01 © 2006 Canon Inc. and other end to the printer. 4 Windows® Printer Driver Installation Windows 1 TURN THE PRINTER OFF. 2 Turn the computer on and start Print Center when you use Mac OS...
... on-screen instructions. Follow the on the desktop. 4 Double-click the Setup icon. NOTE: There are using. ·Before installing the driver, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading programs. ·For Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on -screen Help. QT5-0296-V01 © 2006 Canon Inc. and other end to the printer. 4 Windows® Printer Driver Installation Windows 1 TURN THE PRINTER OFF. 2 Turn the computer on and start Print Center when you use Mac OS...