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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 Not...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 Not...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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...is provided. Also, click the Instructions button to display the Printer Driver Guide. The Printer Driver Guide is not displayed unless the Onscreen Manual is installed, even if the button is ready. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to know more about. POWER Lamp ... know more information, refer to use them. While in the printer's Properties dialog box, place your cursor on page 56. 2 Turning on the Printer 1 To turn on your printer and how to the On-screen Manual installed on the printer, press the POWER button. For more about and press the ...
...is provided. Also, click the Instructions button to display the Printer Driver Guide. The Printer Driver Guide is not displayed unless the Onscreen Manual is installed, even if the button is ready. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to know more about. POWER Lamp ... know more information, refer to use them. While in the printer's Properties dialog box, place your cursor on page 56. 2 Turning on the Printer 1 To turn on your printer and how to the On-screen Manual installed on the printer, press the POWER button. For more about and press the ...
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... • The menu screens and dialog boxes that Canon iP1700 is selected. (3) Click on the Main tab in this section are for printing using a computer with Windows® XP Service Pack 2 installed (hereafter called Windows XP SP2). 1 Turn your printer on, then set papers. 2 Create a document... or open a file to print. 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application's File menu.
... • The menu screens and dialog boxes that Canon iP1700 is selected. (3) Click on the Main tab in this section are for printing using a computer with Windows® XP Service Pack 2 installed (hereafter called Windows XP SP2). 1 Turn your printer on, then set papers. 2 Create a document... or open a file to print. 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application's File menu.
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... is not displayed unless the On-screen Manual is installed. • Click the check box to select Preview before printing. Some applications do not contain the preview function. 5 Print the document. (1) Click Print (or OK). 12 You can control the quality in the printer. (2) Click OK. Note • From the Page Setup... tab. Basic Printing 4 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to select the media loaded in the Custom dialog box. • For details about other printer driver functions, click the Help button or Instructions button and refer to Help or...
... is not displayed unless the On-screen Manual is installed. • Click the check box to select Preview before printing. Some applications do not contain the preview function. 5 Print the document. (1) Click Print (or OK). 12 You can control the quality in the printer. (2) Click OK. Note • From the Page Setup... tab. Basic Printing 4 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to select the media loaded in the Custom dialog box. • For details about other printer driver functions, click the Help button or Instructions button and refer to Help or...
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...for printing using . • The steps described in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the printer. Printing with Mac® OS X v.10.4.x installed (hereafter called Macintosh®). • You can use Easy-PhotoPrint, refer to the Photo Application Guide. 1 Turn your... printer on, then set papers. 2 Create a document or open a file to easily do print operations when printing photographs. Basic Printing Note You can cancel a print job in this section are using a computer with Macintosh Note • The menu screens and dialog boxes that iP1700 is ...
...for printing using . • The steps described in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the printer. Printing with Mac® OS X v.10.4.x installed (hereafter called Macintosh®). • You can use Easy-PhotoPrint, refer to the Photo Application Guide. 1 Turn your... printer on, then set papers. 2 Create a document or open a file to easily do print operations when printing photographs. Basic Printing Note You can cancel a print job in this section are using a computer with Macintosh Note • The menu screens and dialog boxes that iP1700 is ...
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...in the color and print quality suited to your document listed under Print Mode. (6) Click Print. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that iP1700 is installed. • You can fine-tune Print Quality and Halftoning settings here. • For details about other printer driver functions..., click the button to see Printer Driver Guide. Printing a composite document: Select when printing ...
...in the color and print quality suited to your document listed under Print Mode. (6) Click Print. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that iP1700 is installed. • You can fine-tune Print Quality and Halftoning settings here. • For details about other printer driver functions..., click the button to see Printer Driver Guide. Printing a composite document: Select when printing ...
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... the camera was on Internet Explorer® in portrait or night scene mode, etc. Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use a suitable photo application to the Internet Explorer toolbar. It ... taken with decorative themes which to print it has tools to create prints that reproduce color more accurately. 18 This enables you to correct red eye caused by a digital camera...full size without its right-hand side being cropped. In addition, it . Note • To install applications, refer to Easy Setup Instructions. • For details about photo applications, refer to the...
... the camera was on Internet Explorer® in portrait or night scene mode, etc. Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use a suitable photo application to the Internet Explorer toolbar. It ... taken with decorative themes which to print it has tools to create prints that reproduce color more accurately. 18 This enables you to correct red eye caused by a digital camera...full size without its right-hand side being cropped. In addition, it . Note • To install applications, refer to Easy Setup Instructions. • For details about photo applications, refer to the...
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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. Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new ...one. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. Replace an empty FINE Cartridge with the quality of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance ...
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. Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new ...one. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. Replace an empty FINE Cartridge with the quality of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance ...
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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 place. 41 The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it. • Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your...
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 place. 41 The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it. • Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your...
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... Ink Warning dialog box which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When a FINE Cartridge runs out of the date when the FINE Cartridge is installed to the right. And, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the printer). • Color ink consumption may not print properly due to clogged...
... Ink Warning dialog box which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When a FINE Cartridge runs out of the date when the FINE Cartridge is installed to the right. And, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the printer). • Color ink consumption may not print properly due to clogged...
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.... It appears during printing. Select iP1700 from the Start Menu" on page 16. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts counting a remaining level of ink during printing automatically. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the... Product list and then click Maintenance. 43 Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click...
.... It appears during printing. Select iP1700 from the Start Menu" on page 16. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts counting a remaining level of ink during printing automatically. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the... Product list and then click Maintenance. 43 Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click...
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... appears and printing stops. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly. When you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on Low Ink Warning If you... install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" In this case, a remaining level of printing. mark appears on . on the FINE Cartridge ...
... appears and printing stops. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly. When you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on Low Ink Warning If you... install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" In this case, a remaining level of printing. mark appears on . on the FINE Cartridge ...
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...will find the most common printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics 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. The ... occurs in printing pertaining 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 Stops During Print Jobs" on page 53 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 54 • "Paper Jams"...
...will find the most common printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics 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. The ... occurs in printing pertaining 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 Stops During Print Jobs" on page 53 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 54 • "Paper Jams"...
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... the My Computer window and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop to reinstall the printer driver. When the Installation Failure screen appears, click Start Over. 3. Other applications, such as anti-virus software, running in the background can be read. If there is...
... the My Computer window and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop to reinstall the printer driver. When the Installation Failure screen appears, click Start Over. 3. Other applications, such as anti-virus software, running in the background can be read. If there is...
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The computer does not recognize the printer properly. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. 49 Troubleshooting The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly Problem The Printer is not Recognized Properly Possible Cause You connect to the computer through a USB hub A USB expansion card may not be installed correctly The USB driver may not be installed correctly Try This Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Read the manual supplied with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card.
The computer does not recognize the printer properly. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. 49 Troubleshooting The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly Problem The Printer is not Recognized Properly Possible Cause You connect to the computer through a USB hub A USB expansion card may not be installed correctly The USB driver may not be installed correctly Try This Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Read the manual supplied with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card.
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...for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box 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 End of Job Possible Cause The Page Size setting ... size check box and click OK. Print Head Nozzles are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is no ink left Try This First, check the Page Size setting in the printer The size of the printer driver for Macintosh. Small dusts may be stuck between the contact points. See "Print ...
...for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box 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 End of Job Possible Cause The Page Size setting ... size check box and click OK. Print Head Nozzles are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is no ink left Try This First, check the Page Size setting in the printer The size of the printer driver for Macintosh. Small dusts may be stuck between the contact points. See "Print ...
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...the appropriate positions. You can continue under the ink out condition. Replace the FINE Cartridge, and close the Front Cover. Install the FINE Cartridges in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34. If printing is not satisfactory... is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with the FINE Cartridge...
...the appropriate positions. You can continue under the ink out condition. Replace the FINE Cartridge, and close the Front Cover. Install the FINE Cartridges in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34. If printing is not satisfactory... is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with the FINE Cartridge...
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... may appear if the "No paper" error has not been reset for a certain period. Printer driver is 1. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon iP1700, and Uninstall. 2. Printer not ready Ensure that the printer is displayed. Your printer name is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. When using a switch box or other device.
... may appear if the "No paper" error has not been reset for a certain period. Printer driver is 1. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon iP1700, and Uninstall. 2. Printer not ready Ensure that the printer is displayed. Your printer name is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. When using a switch box or other device.
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... date with built-in USB or USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port and pre-installed Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98 or Mac OS X v.10.2.8-v.10.4. *3 Including compatible processors. • CD-ROM drive • Display: 800 x 600 Color (16bit) • Display: 800 x 600 Thousands Colors • Macintosh File System : Mac OS X Extended(Journaled), Mac OS X Extended...
... date with built-in USB or USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port and pre-installed Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98 or Mac OS X v.10.2.8-v.10.4. *3 Including compatible processors. • CD-ROM drive • Display: 800 x 600 Color (16bit) • Display: 800 x 600 Thousands Colors • Macintosh File System : Mac OS X Extended(Journaled), Mac OS X Extended...
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...service. For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of the printer. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Choosing a location Power supply Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to 95°F) and humidity of these safety ... The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to 90% (condensation free). When moving the printer, carry the printer at all times so you can leak. Do not place any of 10% to a...
...service. For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of the printer. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Choosing a location Power supply Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to 95°F) and humidity of these safety ... The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to 90% (condensation free). When moving the printer, carry the printer at all times so you can leak. Do not place any of 10% to a...