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... to be, representation or warranties concerning the products described. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual may not be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer. with all rights reserved. Trademarks • "Windows" and "Internet...
... to be, representation or warranties concerning the products described. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual may not be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer. with all rights reserved. Trademarks • "Windows" and "Internet...
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... is ejected. • Remove each sheet as soon as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. If the Paper Output Slot is ejected. For specific drying times, refer to the dust and stain on the area (desk, etc.) where ...the printed paper is stacked with printed sheets it may interfere with the printer's ejecting process. • When performing duplex printing, pay great attention to the instructions packaged with your media. 6 When loading the 4" x 6" paper, load sheets ...
... is ejected. • Remove each sheet as soon as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. If the Paper Output Slot is ejected. For specific drying times, refer to the dust and stain on the area (desk, etc.) where ...the printed paper is stacked with printed sheets it may interfere with the printer's ejecting process. • When performing duplex printing, pay great attention to the instructions packaged with your media. 6 When loading the 4" x 6" paper, load sheets ...
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... the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head ...Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or a color is incorrect. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 With the printer on page 16. 3 Print the...
... the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head ...Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or a color is incorrect. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 With the printer on page 16. 3 Print the...
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...in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink requires cleaning. 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.... Note If the ink level is discharged properly. Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. When with lines missing (Black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle...
...in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink requires cleaning. 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.... Note If the ink level is discharged properly. Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. When with lines missing (Black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle...
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...found in the printed nozzle check pattern, proceed with a Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(2). 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 16. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. ...(3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles will consume ink, so ...
...found in the printed nozzle check pattern, proceed with a Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(2). 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 16. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. ...(3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles will consume ink, so ...
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Print Head Deep Cleaning Printing Maintenance If print quality does not improve after a standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is turned on page 16. 29 Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more powerful cleaning process. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
Print Head Deep Cleaning Printing Maintenance If print quality does not improve after a standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is turned on page 16. 29 Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more powerful cleaning process. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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...then double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Go menu. (2) Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 20. (2) If the ...again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from ...
...then double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Go menu. (2) Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 20. (2) If the ...again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from ...
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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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The printer will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is turned on, and then open the Front Cover. Replace an empty FINE Cartridge with the quality of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is probably empty. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves... Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing 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...
The printer will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is turned on, and then open the Front Cover. Replace an empty FINE Cartridge with the quality of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is probably empty. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves... Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing 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...
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... with the FINE Cartridge that has been removed once, the printer may occur even when black-andwhite or grayscale printing is consumed in the FINE Cartridge within six months from its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Color ink is specified. See "Setting of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge...
... with the FINE Cartridge that has been removed once, the printer may occur even when black-andwhite or grayscale printing is consumed in the FINE Cartridge within six months from its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Color ink is specified. See "Setting of ink, replace the FINE Cartridge with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge...
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... is installed, and then starts counting a remaining level of ink during printing automatically. Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. If you that Fine Cartridges are using Mac OS X v.10...
... is installed, and then starts counting a remaining level of ink during printing automatically. Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. If you that Fine Cartridges are using Mac OS X v.10...
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... perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. mark appears on page 16. 2. You cannot print regardless of Color ink, and then click the OK button. 44 Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of...
... perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. mark appears on page 16. 2. You cannot print regardless of Color ink, and then click the OK button. 44 Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of...
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.... The Black only setting can be enabled. Select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from Name in Printer List and then click Utility. Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. In this case the Borderless Printing...iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. 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 select Plain Paper in Printer...
.... The Black only setting can be enabled. Select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from Name in Printer List and then click Utility. Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. In this case the Borderless Printing...iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. 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 select Plain Paper in Printer...
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.... When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" on . 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 Cartridge appears. However, error detection function is disabled after the...
.... When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" on . 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 Cartridge appears. However, error detection function is disabled after the...
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... 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 Poor or Contains Errors"... may vary depending on page 58 When an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing pertaining to such problems as low ink or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories.
... 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 Poor or Contains Errors"... may vary depending on page 58 When an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing pertaining to such problems as low ink or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories.
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... 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 Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly... Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Cannot Print to ensure that ink is no ink left Try This First, check the Page Size setting in the application. If the size of the data is too large, part of the printer driver for Macintosh. In this case, the print out result may be...
... 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 Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly... Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Cannot Print to ensure that ink is no ink left Try This First, check the Page Size setting in the application. If the size of the data is too large, part of the printer driver for Macintosh. In this case, the print out result may be...
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... Detailed Setting. 2. Printed Paper Curls Paper being used. Periodically clean the inside of the printer is dirty, printed paper may resolve the problem. Print Quality is not set Be sure ...properly 1. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 9. If you print a photograph or dense colored picture that your media. You can generally select Print in the User's Guide for the Print ...Glossy photo paper other than Canon specialty media is used Select Other Photo Paper from Media Type, which may become smudged. Back of ink. Align the Print Head. See "Canon Specialty Media" on page ...
... Detailed Setting. 2. Printed Paper Curls Paper being used. Periodically clean the inside of the printer is dirty, printed paper may resolve the problem. Print Quality is not set Be sure ...properly 1. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 9. If you print a photograph or dense colored picture that your media. You can generally select Print in the User's Guide for the Print ...Glossy photo paper other than Canon specialty media is used Select Other Photo Paper from Media Type, which may become smudged. Back of ink. Align the Print Head. See "Canon Specialty Media" on page ...
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...in the appropriate positions. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is continued under the ink out condition with this printer. Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full, you want to have run out. See "Aligning the Print Head" on ...page 55. Install the FINE Cartridges in progress and you will not be able to print until the ink absorber is not installed in a ink absorber inside the machine. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. ·...
...in the appropriate positions. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is continued under the ink out condition with this printer. Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full, you want to have run out. See "Aligning the Print Head" on ...page 55. Install the FINE Cartridges in progress and you will not be able to print until the ink absorber is not installed in a ink absorber inside the machine. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. ·...
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... be correctly detected · This FINE Cartridge has previously been used. · Ink may have run out. Canon recommends 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. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. 57 Troubleshooting...
... be correctly detected · This FINE Cartridge has previously been used. · Ink may have run out. Canon recommends 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. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. 57 Troubleshooting...
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Contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible to print until the ink absorber is absorbed in a ink absorber inside the machine. You can continue printing for cleaning is replaced. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error message and continue printing. Troubleshooting Problem "Error No.:1700" Possible Cause The ink absorber is almost full Try This Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full, you will not be able to have this part replaced. 59
Contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible to print until the ink absorber is absorbed in a ink absorber inside the machine. You can continue printing for cleaning is replaced. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error message and continue printing. Troubleshooting Problem "Error No.:1700" Possible Cause The ink absorber is almost full Try This Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full, you will not be able to have this part replaced. 59