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... Before Printing 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Printing from Your Computer 10 Printing with Windows 10 Printing with Macintosh 12 Routine Maintenance 14 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 14 Printing the ...Nozzle Check Pattern 15 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........17 Print Head Cleaning 19 Print Head Deep Cleaning 21 Aligning the Print Head 23 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 26 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 Troubleshooting 41 Cannot Install the Printer...
... Before Printing 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Printing from Your Computer 10 Printing with Windows 10 Printing with Macintosh 12 Routine Maintenance 14 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 14 Printing the ...Nozzle Check Pattern 15 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........17 Print Head Cleaning 19 Print Head Deep Cleaning 21 Aligning the Print Head 23 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 26 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 Troubleshooting 41 Cannot Install the Printer...
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... above are installed properly. z The printer is installed. Before Printing Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on the Printer Before turning on your computer (or a compatible device). The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit green. z The printer driver is ...connected to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 50. 2 Turn on the printer, confirm the following. z The FINE...
... above are installed properly. z The printer is installed. Before Printing Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on the Printer Before turning on your computer (or a compatible device). The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit green. z The printer driver is ...connected to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 50. 2 Turn on the printer, confirm the following. z The FINE...
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... function. 5 Print the document. (1) Click Print (or OK). To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP1800 series on -screen manual. Do not open the Front Cover while printing. z For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to -Page Printing. z To display the preview... in progress, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on -screen manual. The Instructions button is displayed on the Main and Maintenance sheets when the on-screen manuals are installed on your document will look when printed, select the Preview...
... function. 5 Print the document. (1) Click Print (or OK). To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP1800 series on -screen manual. Do not open the Front Cover while printing. z For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to -Page Printing. z To display the preview... in progress, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on -screen manual. The Instructions button is displayed on the Main and Maintenance sheets when the on-screen manuals are installed on your document will look when printed, select the Preview...
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... in this section are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on the Quality & Media, Color Options, Special Effects, Borderless Printing, or Margin sheet to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Paper Size. (1) Select Page Setup on the printer and load the paper in...page 4. 2 Create a document or open a file to view the Printer Driver Guide onscreen manual. Some application software may differ. Printing with strong color definition. - The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) (2) Make sure that iP1800 series is clicked. If the on-screen manuals are for . (3) ...
... in this section are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on the Quality & Media, Color Options, Special Effects, Borderless Printing, or Margin sheet to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Paper Size. (1) Select Page Setup on the printer and load the paper in...page 4. 2 Create a document or open a file to view the Printer Driver Guide onscreen manual. Some application software may differ. Printing with strong color definition. - The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) (2) Make sure that iP1800 series is clicked. If the on-screen manuals are for . (3) ...
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... with a new one . * To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. * You can also display the Canon IJ Status Monitor by clicking the Canon IJ Status Monitor icon which appears on available FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide. Getting the Ink Level...: The "?" Ink may have run out of printing following message is installed in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of FINE Cartridge is used, or if it is displayed. *1 *1 Confirm whether any symbols are not installed, the function for those only as ink is full when new FINE ...
... with a new one . * To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. * You can also display the Canon IJ Status Monitor by clicking the Canon IJ Status Monitor icon which appears on available FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide. Getting the Ink Level...: The "?" Ink may have run out of printing following message is installed in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of FINE Cartridge is used, or if it is displayed. *1 *1 Confirm whether any symbols are not installed, the function for those only as ink is full when new FINE ...
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... ink level will be disabled. z If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing without this condition. *1 *1 FINE Cartridge with the ink cartridge installed. z The function for at least 5 seconds. 28 Routine Maintenance z The function for at least 5 seconds with low ink If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four...
... ink level will be disabled. z If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing without this condition. *1 *1 FINE Cartridge with the ink cartridge installed. z The function for at least 5 seconds. 28 Routine Maintenance z The function for at least 5 seconds with low ink If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four...
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... the ink cartridge with selecting Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Then printing can confirm the ink level with a new one. If...out condition. z If printing is in order to obtain optimum qualities. z Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME button ...malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition. *1 *1 FINE Cartridge that Canon shall not be satisfactory, if printing is running low. If the "!" z Click Delete Job to...
... the ink cartridge with selecting Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Then printing can confirm the ink level with a new one. If...out condition. z If printing is in order to obtain optimum qualities. z Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME button ...malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition. *1 *1 FINE Cartridge that Canon shall not be satisfactory, if printing is running low. If the "!" z Click Delete Job to...
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.... z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of FINE Cartridges" on a FINE Cartridge. Color ink is not installed, the printer does not print. 32 Routine Maintenance Furthermore, with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. For details, see "Setting of ink, you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it .... Refilling ink is out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first use of ink, replace it immediately. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not touch the electrical contacts ...
.... z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of FINE Cartridges" on a FINE Cartridge. Color ink is not installed, the printer does not print. 32 Routine Maintenance Furthermore, with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. For details, see "Setting of ink, you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it .... Refilling ink is out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first use of ink, replace it immediately. z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not touch the electrical contacts ...
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... or surrounding work area. Discard it . The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it clicks into (1) the appropriate slot. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE...electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on the removed protective tape. (A) *1 To the FINE Cartridge Holder 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into place. (2) Important The printer cannot be into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it . z ...
... or surrounding work area. Discard it . The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it clicks into (1) the appropriate slot. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE...electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on the removed protective tape. (A) *1 To the FINE Cartridge Holder 4 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into place. (2) Important The printer cannot be into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it . z ...
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... blur depending on page 14. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper. Numerous nozzles are not using a power... seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of the nozzles, note the following. When you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to prevent degradation of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular...
... blur depending on page 14. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper. Numerous nozzles are not using a power... seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of the nozzles, note the following. When you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to prevent degradation of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular...
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... 44 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 44 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 44 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 45 z "Printed Surface Is ... This section describes troubleshooting tips for your Windows operating system. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 42 z "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 43 z "The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly" on page 43 z "The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly" on page 43 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory"...
... 44 z "Part of the Page Is Not Printed" on page 44 z "Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ Straight Lines Are Misaligned" on page 44 z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 45 z "Printed Surface Is ... This section describes troubleshooting tips for your Windows operating system. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 42 z "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 43 z "The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly" on page 43 z "The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly" on page 43 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory"...
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...Msetup4.exe. In non-XP Windows, double-click the My Computer icon on the PIXMA iP1800 series, then remove the CD-ROM. (5) Turn the printer off. (6) Restart your computer's disc drive. Contact a Canon service representative. 42 Troubleshooting Click Start > My Computer > double-click the CD...-virus software. (8) Follow the procedure described in the Easy Setup Instructions to reinstall the printer driver. (1) Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2) Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen. (3) Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4) Click Exit on...
...Msetup4.exe. In non-XP Windows, double-click the My Computer icon on the PIXMA iP1800 series, then remove the CD-ROM. (5) Turn the printer off. (6) Restart your computer's disc drive. Contact a Canon service representative. 42 Troubleshooting Click Start > My Computer > double-click the CD...-virus software. (8) Follow the procedure described in the Easy Setup Instructions to reinstall the printer driver. (1) Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2) Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen. (3) Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4) Click Exit on...
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... Setup CDROM. Troubleshooting 43 If the CD-ROM icon is used . Contact a Canon service representative. The computer does not recognize the printer properly. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Refer to install the driver. Cause The Setup CD-ROM is displayed when you may be...
... Setup CDROM. Troubleshooting 43 If the CD-ROM icon is used . Contact a Canon service representative. The computer does not recognize the printer properly. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Refer to install the driver. Cause The Setup CD-ROM is displayed when you may be...
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...) or Paper Size on the Page Setup dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh). Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is not installed properly Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it. / There is...spool data size check box in your application. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet in the printer driver does not match the actual size of the page may not be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Check the page size setting...
...) or Paper Size on the Page Setup dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh). Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/ Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action FINE Cartridge is not installed properly Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it. / There is...spool data size check box in your application. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet in the printer driver does not match the actual size of the page may not be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Check the page size setting...
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...sheet, click High for uneven ink output. z If the problem is still not resolved after installation, straight lines may cause unclear prints or prints with the wrong side facing upwards. z If...twice A FINE Cartridge may not be able to set appropriately. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Refer... "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on -screen manual. (2) Select Quality & Media in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Print quality is ...
...sheet, click High for uneven ink output. z If the problem is still not resolved after installation, straight lines may cause unclear prints or prints with the wrong side facing upwards. z If...twice A FINE Cartridge may not be able to set appropriately. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. Refer... "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on -screen manual. (2) Select Quality & Media in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. Print quality is ...
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...Paper jam. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is nearly full. Important Canon recommends that has occurred. If lines are installed in the printer, and then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Then printing can continue printing. Before the ink ...absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be compatible with this printer. The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. z The FINE Cartridge may be recognized. The paper may not be recognized. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. ALARM Lamp ...
...Paper jam. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is nearly full. Important Canon recommends that has occurred. If lines are installed in the printer, and then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Then printing can continue printing. Before the ink ...absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be compatible with this printer. The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. z The FINE Cartridge may be recognized. The paper may not be recognized. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. ALARM Lamp ...
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... manual and reinstall them following port(s). The printer is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. In non-XP Windows, click Start > Settings > Printers. (2) Click the Canon iP1800 series icon. (3) Open the File menu and... or trouble caused by continuation of the relay device for details. Please be installed properly. Printer driver is initializing. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is not installed properly. For details on how to the interface you are using a relay device...
... manual and reinstall them following port(s). The printer is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. In non-XP Windows, click Start > Settings > Printers. (2) Click the Canon iP1800 series icon. (3) Open the File menu and... or trouble caused by continuation of the relay device for details. Please be installed properly. Printer driver is initializing. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is not installed properly. For details on how to the interface you are using a relay device...
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... absorber is installed to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for details. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that you are using a relay device such as this error occurs. Action The printer has a built-in Printer on , and that iP1800 series is selected. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative...
... absorber is installed to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for details. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that you are using a relay device such as this error occurs. Action The printer has a built-in Printer on , and that iP1800 series is selected. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative...
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...desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon iP1800 series Manual > iP1800 series On-screen Manual. Appendix 53 Note If you keep your system up to your operating system or Internet Explorer version. website and install it from the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, open... supplied with your operating system. You can view the on your printer. If Safari is not installed on -screen manual may not be installed. z We recommend using Safari as your computer, download it . We recommend that you installed the User's Guide from Apple Computer, Inc. z The on...
...desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon iP1800 series Manual > iP1800 series On-screen Manual. Appendix 53 Note If you keep your system up to your operating system or Internet Explorer version. website and install it from the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, open... supplied with your operating system. You can view the on your printer. If Safari is not installed on -screen manual may not be installed. z We recommend using Safari as your computer, download it . We recommend that you installed the User's Guide from Apple Computer, Inc. z The on...
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... (D) x 152 (H) mm * With the Paper Support retracted. Approx. 3.3 kg (Approx. 7.3 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch...
... (D) x 152 (H) mm * With the Paper Support retracted. Approx. 3.3 kg (Approx. 7.3 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch...