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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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... POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit green. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. z The printer is installed. Note If preparatory operations above are installed properly. z The FINE Cartridges are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on...
... POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit green. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. z The printer is installed. Note If preparatory operations above are installed properly. z The FINE Cartridges are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on...
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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 before printing check box. Do not open the Front Cover while printing. Note To cancel... z To confirm the paper size, click the Page Setup tab. To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP1800 series on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. z For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to the Printer Driver Guide on -screen manual. If the setting does not match the document's paper...
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 before printing check box. Do not open the Front Cover while printing. Note To cancel... z To confirm the paper size, click the Page Setup tab. To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP1800 series on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. z For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to the Printer Driver Guide on -screen manual. If the setting does not match the document's paper...
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...described in this section are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on your document will be printed in Paper Size. (4) Click OK. (4) 4 Specify the required settings. (1) Select Print on the printer and load the paper in Print Mode. z For details on the printer driver functions, click on the ... and confirm how your application program, operations may not have selected. - The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) (2) Make sure that iP1800 series is clicked. Note z When you have a preview function. 12 Printing from Your Computer Printing with strong color definition. -
...described in this section are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on your document will be printed in Paper Size. (4) Click OK. (4) 4 Specify the required settings. (1) Select Print on the printer and load the paper in Print Mode. z For details on the printer driver functions, click on the ... and confirm how your application program, operations may not have selected. - The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) (2) Make sure that iP1800 series is clicked. Note z When you have a preview function. 12 Printing from Your Computer Printing with strong color definition. -
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... such cartridges, the detection may have run out of FINE Cartridge is used, or if it is installed in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of ink. Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to the ink level information for detecting the remaining ink will not print properly if ...Cartridge. For information on available FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide. Getting the Ink Level Information The printer considers as ink is full when new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts counting a remaining level of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click View...
... such cartridges, the detection may have run out of FINE Cartridge is used, or if it is installed in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of ink. Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to the ink level information for detecting the remaining ink will not print properly if ...Cartridge. For information on available FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide. Getting the Ink Level Information The printer considers as ink is full when new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts counting a remaining level of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click View...
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... the ink level cannot be satisfactory, if printing is continued under this function, press the RESUME button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition. *1 *1 FINE Cartridge with a new one . The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is in...
... the ink level cannot be satisfactory, if printing is continued under this function, press the RESUME button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition. *1 *1 FINE Cartridge with a new one . The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is in...
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...ink is in order to obtain optimum qualities. Replace the ink cartridge with selecting Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. z Click Delete Job to stop all printing jobs. If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times z Ink has...seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. Prepare a new ink cartridge. Click Stop All Jobs to stop the current printing job. Then printing can confirm the ink level with a new one. z Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in progress and ...
...ink is in order to obtain optimum qualities. Replace the ink cartridge with selecting Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. z Click Delete Job to stop all printing jobs. If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times z Ink has...seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. Prepare a new ink cartridge. Click Stop All Jobs to stop the current printing job. Then printing can confirm the ink level with a new one. z Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in progress and ...
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...electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on page 31. When a FINE Cartridge is reinstalled. If either Black or Color ink only by changing Ink Cartridge Settings. Refilling ink is not installed, the printer does not print. 32 Routine Maintenance z Once you touch it. (A) (B) (A) Electrical Contacts (B) Print Head... not print out properly if you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it is out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Color ink is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it immediately with a new one ink only, print with either of the nozzles. For ...
...electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on page 31. When a FINE Cartridge is reinstalled. If either Black or Color ink only by changing Ink Cartridge Settings. Refilling ink is not installed, the printer does not print. 32 Routine Maintenance z Once you touch it. (A) (B) (A) Electrical Contacts (B) Print Head... not print out properly if you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it is out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Color ink is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it immediately with a new one ink only, print with either of the nozzles. For ...
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... 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 used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. 34 Routine Maintenance z Be careful not to stain your clothes...the *1 orange protective tape (A) gently. Discard 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 into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it according to ...
... 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 used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. 34 Routine Maintenance z Be careful not to stain your clothes...the *1 orange protective tape (A) gently. Discard 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 into the right slot ( C ). (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it according to ...
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... a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to prevent degradation of the nozzles, note the following. When you can prevent this capping... dried ink. Just as around 20 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper. If you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet.
... a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to prevent degradation of the nozzles, note the following. When you can prevent this capping... dried ink. Just as around 20 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from drying. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper. If you are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet.
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...cannot find appropriate tips for your Windows operating system. Troubleshooting 41 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" on... out 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 ...
...cannot find appropriate tips for your Windows operating system. Troubleshooting 41 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" on... out 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 ...
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...My Computer > double-click the CD-ROM icon . The drive letter of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA iP1800 series, then remove the CD-ROM. (5) Turn the printer off. (6) Restart your computer. (7) Make sure you have no application software running, including anti-virus software.... icon . If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CDROM. Contact a Canon service representative. 42 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cause Unable to start installation. Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is not displayed, restart your computer.
...My Computer > double-click the CD-ROM icon . The drive letter of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA iP1800 series, then remove the CD-ROM. (5) Turn the printer off. (6) Restart your computer. (7) Make sure you have no application software running, including anti-virus software.... icon . If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CDROM. Contact a Canon service representative. 42 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cause Unable to start installation. Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is not displayed, restart your computer.
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... visible. If other disks are displayed. The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is not installed correctly. USB driver is used . Follow the procedure described in the window. Action Connect the..., the system may not be able to the Printer Driver Guide onscreen manual. Note If the installer was not installed correctly, uninstall the driver, restart your computer before reinstalling. Contact a Canon service representative. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going ...
... visible. If other disks are displayed. The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause USB hub is not installed correctly. USB driver is used . Follow the procedure described in the window. Action Connect the..., the system may not be able to the Printer Driver Guide onscreen manual. Note If the installer was not installed correctly, uninstall the driver, restart your computer before reinstalling. Contact a Canon service representative. Action Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going ...
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... (Windows) 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 no... of the page may reduce the print quality. Part of the Page Is Not Printed Cause Action Page Size/Paper Size setting in the printer driver does not match the actual size of the print data is removed. (A) Media Type setting in the...
... (Windows) 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 no... of the page may reduce the print quality. Part of the Page Is Not Printed Cause Action Page Size/Paper Size setting in the printer driver does not match the actual size of the print data is removed. (A) Media Type setting in the...
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... Alignment. Refer to High (Windows) or Fine (Macintosh). Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Cause Action Paper is still not resolved after installation, straight lines may have run out of ink. Note Depending on the type of paper, you did not align the Print Head after performing Print...made to check that the Media Type set in the Main sheet of the printer driver does not match the actual type of (Windows) or the Quality & Media in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. z If the nozzle check pattern does not print out properly ...
... Alignment. Refer to High (Windows) or Fine (Macintosh). Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Cause Action Paper is still not resolved after installation, straight lines may have run out of ink. Note Depending on the type of paper, you did not align the Print Head after performing Print...made to check that the Media Type set in the Main sheet of the printer driver does not match the actual type of (Windows) or the Quality & Media in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. z If the nozzle check pattern does not print out properly ...
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.... Possible causes are misaligned or the resulting output is continued under the ink out condition. The printer has a built-in the correct position. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be disabled. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange When...
.... Possible causes are misaligned or the resulting output is continued under the ink out condition. The printer has a built-in the correct position. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will be disabled. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange When...
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...be installed properly. If the problem is not installed properly. Printer driver is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. If the POWER lamp is a problem with the USB cable. Check the printer port settings. (1) Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and...reinstall them following the procedure described in and turn the printer on. Plug the printer back in the Printer Driver Guide on page 50. In non-XP Windows, click Start > Settings > Printers. (2) Click the Canon iP1800 series icon. (3) Open the File menu and select ...
...be installed properly. If the problem is not installed properly. Printer driver is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. If the POWER lamp is a problem with the USB cable. Check the printer port settings. (1) Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and...reinstall them following the procedure described in and turn the printer on. Plug the printer back in the Printer Driver Guide on page 50. In non-XP Windows, click Start > Settings > Printers. (2) Click the Canon iP1800 series icon. (3) Open the File menu and select ...
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... check that the check box is almost full. If printing starts normally, there is installed to your computer. (1) Select Print & Fax Preferences from Printer. (2) Check that you cannot add the printer, follow the procedure below to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange".... Error No.: 300 Is Displayed Cause The printer is not connected properly. Your printer is off, turn the printer on page 50. Consult the reseller of the printer.) Important Canon recommends that iP1800 series is displayed in Printer on , and that the ink absorber is turned on ...
... check that the check box is almost full. If printing starts normally, there is installed to your computer. (1) Select Print & Fax Preferences from Printer. (2) Check that you cannot add the printer, follow the procedure below to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange".... Error No.: 300 Is Displayed Cause The printer is not connected properly. Your printer is off, turn the printer on page 50. Consult the reseller of the printer.) Important Canon recommends that iP1800 series is displayed in Printer on , and that the ink absorber is turned on ...
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... not be displayed properly depending on your printer. We recommend that you keep your system up to date with your operating system. z We recommend using Safari as your operating system or Internet Explorer version. website and install it from the Manual folder in the ... the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon iP1800 series Manual > iP1800 series On-screen Manual. Appendix 53 System Requirements Browser: Help Viewer Note z The on-screen manual may not be installed. Appendix Reading the On-screen Manuals Along with this Quick Start Guide,...
... not be displayed properly depending on your printer. We recommend that you keep your system up to date with your operating system. z We recommend using Safari as your operating system or Internet Explorer version. website and install it from the Manual folder in the ... the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon iP1800 series Manual > iP1800 series On-screen Manual. Appendix 53 System Requirements Browser: Help Viewer Note z The on-screen manual may not be installed. Appendix Reading the On-screen Manuals Along with this Quick Start Guide,...
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Approx. 3.3 kg (Approx. 7.3 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation) Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity:... Bk 384x3 nozzles 54 Appendix 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 of 1/4800 inch at minimum. 8.0 inches / 203.2 mm ...
Approx. 3.3 kg (Approx. 7.3 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation) Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity:... Bk 384x3 nozzles 54 Appendix 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 of 1/4800 inch at minimum. 8.0 inches / 203.2 mm ...