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... production has stopped. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2006 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. and other countries. • "Macintosh" and "Mac" are available for energy efficiency. Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. Specifications are not...
... production has stopped. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2006 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. and other countries. • "Macintosh" and "Mac" are available for energy efficiency. Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. Specifications are not...
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...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 ...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 Appears on the Screen 58 Appendix Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC. ...
...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 ...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 Appears on the Screen 58 Appendix Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC. ...
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..., print the nozzle check pattern. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are probably clogged. Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning..." on page 25 If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 29 If the problem still remains after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 "Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
..., print the nozzle check pattern. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are probably clogged. Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning..." on page 25 If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 29 If the problem still remains after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 "Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
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... stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. When white stripes appear (Color ink) 23 Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check... Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is low, the nozzle check pattern cannot be printed properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
... stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. When white stripes appear (Color ink) 23 Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check... Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is low, the nozzle check pattern cannot be printed properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
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... double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) ...Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 31 If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. (4) Select iP1700 from the Go menu. (2) Double-click...
... double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) ...Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 31 If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. (4) Select iP1700 from the Go menu. (2) Double-click...
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See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem still persists, the printer may have run out of ink. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition.
See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem still persists, the printer may have run out of ink. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition.
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... Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. 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. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Replace an empty FINE...
... Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. 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. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Replace an empty FINE...
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Important • Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area. • Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to local laws and disposal regulations. 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. To the FINE Cartridge Holder Protective Tape (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape gently. 40
Important • Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area. • Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to local laws and disposal regulations. 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. To the FINE Cartridge Holder Protective Tape (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape gently. 40
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... the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it . Electrical Contacts Print Head Nozzles 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot (B) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot (C). (1) Insert a new...
... the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it . Electrical Contacts Print Head Nozzles 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot (B) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot (C). (1) Insert a new...
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... necessary to the right. And, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. If either Black or Color ink only by Ink Cartridge Settings. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you replace it with either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is misaligned, align the Print Head position...
... necessary to the right. And, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. If either Black or Color ink only by Ink Cartridge Settings. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you replace it with either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is misaligned, align the Print Head position...
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.... 3. Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from the Name list and then click Utility. Select iP1700 from the pop-up menu. 1. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts counting a remaining...
.... 3. Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from the Name list and then click Utility. Select iP1700 from the pop-up menu. 1. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts counting a remaining...
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... printing quality cannot be expected comparing to printing with "!" If the FINE Cartridge is low. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on Low Ink Warning The ink level of Color ink, and then click the OK button. 44 mark appears on page ...16. 2. In this case, you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of the Ink Cartridge Settings. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. You cannot print regardless of ink, you should purchase new...
... printing quality cannot be expected comparing to printing with "!" If the FINE Cartridge is low. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on Low Ink Warning The ink level of Color ink, and then click the OK button. 44 mark appears on page ...16. 2. In this case, you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of the Ink Cartridge Settings. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. You cannot print regardless of ink, you should purchase new...
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..., and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Select iP1700 from Name in the Media Type. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 5. The Black only setting can be enabled. If you select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the...
..., and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Select iP1700 from Name in the Media Type. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 5. The Black only setting can be enabled. If you select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the...
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... error indication is enabled automatically. 46 on . Then the following message appears and printing stops. Printing Maintenance When "?" When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly.... mark appears on Low Ink Warning If you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the FINE...
... error indication is enabled automatically. 46 on . Then the following message appears and printing stops. Printing Maintenance When "?" When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly.... mark appears on Low Ink Warning If you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the FINE...
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...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... See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 25. When Reduce spool data size is too large, part of the printer driver for Macintosh. Print Head Nozzles are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is removed. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the Start Menu" on...
...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... See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 25. When Reduce spool data size is too large, part of the printer driver for Macintosh. Print Head Nozzles are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is removed. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the Start Menu" on...
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... not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may have this printer. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 34. Install the FINE Cartridges in a ink absorber inside the machine. You can continue under the ink out condition. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The...
... not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may have this printer. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 34. Install the FINE Cartridges in a ink absorber inside the machine. You can continue under the ink out condition. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The...
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... causes are as follows: be correctly detected. Note The POWER Lamp (green) and ALARM Lamp (orange) Flashes Alternately: Disconnect the printer cable from the power supply for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected ·.... · Ink may have run out. If you want to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer back on. Canon recommends to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME/CANCEL button. If the ...
... causes are as follows: be correctly detected. Note The POWER Lamp (green) and ALARM Lamp (orange) Flashes Alternately: Disconnect the printer cable from the power supply for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected ·.... · Ink may have run out. If you want to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer back on. Canon recommends to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME/CANCEL button. If the ...
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Appendix Appendix Specifications Printer Maximum resolution (dpi): Print speed * *Print speed ... noise level: Operating environment: Storage environment: Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (with Paper Support retracted): Weight: Canon FINE Cartridges: 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) (*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at... minimum.) Black printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm Standard: 13.3 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 17 ppm ...
Appendix Appendix Specifications Printer Maximum resolution (dpi): Print speed * *Print speed ... noise level: Operating environment: Storage environment: Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (with Paper Support retracted): Weight: Canon FINE Cartridges: 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) (*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at... minimum.) Black printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm Standard: 13.3 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 17 ppm ...
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... of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to excessive vibration. Never remove the plug by pulling on a thick rug or carpet. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty..., in a location that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Never use an extension lead/cord. Do not place the printer on the cord. Ensure that has ...
... of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to excessive vibration. Never remove the plug by pulling on a thick rug or carpet. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty..., in a location that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Never use an extension lead/cord. Do not place the printer on the cord. Ensure that has ...
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...") with respect to operate the Product as is" and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as determined by the manufacturer or producer thereof. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or...
...") with respect to operate the Product as is" and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as determined by the manufacturer or producer thereof. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or...