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Table of Contents 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...
Table of Contents 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...
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... are installed properly. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to your computer. 2 Before Printing 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). z The printer driver is connected to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 50...
... are installed properly. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to your computer. 2 Before Printing 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). z The printer driver is connected to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 50...
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If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp still lit or flashing green, the printer may become unable to confirm that the POWER lamp is turned off the printer, be sure to print. Before Printing 3 See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 36. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . When the POWER lamp stops flashing, the printer is not lit. Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.
If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp still lit or flashing green, the printer may become unable to confirm that the POWER lamp is turned off the printer, be sure to print. Before Printing 3 See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 36. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off . When the POWER lamp stops flashing, the printer is not lit. Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.
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Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality. z Photo Quality Media z Glossy Photo Paper z Matte Photo Paper z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided z Photo Paper Plus Glossy z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss z Photo Paper Pro z Photo Stickers z Media Suited for Business Documents z High Resolution Paper 4 Before Printing
Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality. z Photo Quality Media z Glossy Photo Paper z Matte Photo Paper z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided z Photo Paper Plus Glossy z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss z Photo Paper Pro z Photo Stickers z Media Suited for Business Documents z High Resolution Paper 4 Before Printing
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...)*2, 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Wide) 1 sheet 1 sheet Paper Printer Driver Thickness Setting for Lever*6 Media Type Left Plain Paper Right Envelope Left High Resolution Paper Left Plain Paper Left Glossy Photo Paper Left Glossy... T-Shirt Transfers Paper with a Model Number is not sold in the US by name. *2 SG-201 only Before Printing 5 Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model*1 Plain Paper - You may not be able to purchase some...
...)*2, 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Wide) 1 sheet 1 sheet Paper Printer Driver Thickness Setting for Lever*6 Media Type Left Plain Paper Right Envelope Left High Resolution Paper Left Plain Paper Left Glossy Photo Paper Left Glossy... T-Shirt Transfers Paper with a Model Number is not sold in the US by name. *2 SG-201 only Before Printing 5 Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model*1 Plain Paper - You may not be able to purchase some...
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...to one sheet at a time. *4 You can also cause the printer to the left when you finish printing. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-Photo Print provided with the Setup CD-ROM. *5 This paper cannot be used...gsm / 17 lb) z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size. Note For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide...
...to one sheet at a time. *4 You can also cause the printer to the left when you finish printing. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-Photo Print provided with the Setup CD-ROM. *5 This paper cannot be used...gsm / 17 lb) z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size. Note For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide...
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... or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. When printing on the type of paper may interfere with photos or stickers. Paper size: - Printing with its various printers, refer to "Compatible Media Types" in portrait orientation (A). Loading Paper Important z When performing...
... or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. When printing on the type of paper may interfere with photos or stickers. Paper size: - Printing with its various printers, refer to "Compatible Media Types" in portrait orientation (A). Loading Paper Important z When performing...
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... page 46. z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. - Note If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. (A) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it...set to load paper. (1) Open the Paper Support. (2) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the right when printing on -screen manual. (1) (2) 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 1 Flatten the four...
... page 46. z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. - Note If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. (A) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it...set to load paper. (1) Open the Paper Support. (2) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the right when printing on -screen manual. (1) (2) 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 1 Flatten the four...
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..." of the User's Guide on page 12. In Windows®, select DL Env. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 10 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left when you do not, the ...size for envelopes. or Comm. Important Be sure to the left . Load with Macintosh" on -screen manual. (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. 4 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. Env. #10 in Orientation. Loading Envelopes Use either European ...
..." of the User's Guide on page 12. In Windows®, select DL Env. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 10 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left when you do not, the ...size for envelopes. or Comm. Important Be sure to the left . Load with Macintosh" on -screen manual. (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded. 4 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. Env. #10 in Orientation. Loading Envelopes Use either European ...
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.... 4 Specify the required settings. (1) Select the desired media type in Select Printer. (3) Note If a different printer is (2) selected in Media Type. (1) (2) Set Print Quality and Color/Intensity as needed. (2) Note For details on the application software's File menu. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Make sure that Canon iP1800 series is selected, click Canon iP1800 series. (3) Click Preferences (or Properties).
.... 4 Specify the required settings. (1) Select the desired media type in Select Printer. (3) Note If a different printer is (2) selected in Media Type. (1) (2) Set Print Quality and Color/Intensity as needed. (2) Note For details on the application software's File menu. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Make sure that Canon iP1800 series is selected, click Canon iP1800 series. (3) Click Preferences (or Properties).
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... open the Front Cover while printing. To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP1800 series on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Note To cancel a print job in the application software, you need to set in progress, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on the taskbar. (1) Printing from Your Computer 11 z For...
... open the Front Cover while printing. To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP1800 series on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Note To cancel a print job in the application software, you need to set in progress, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on the taskbar. (1) Printing from Your Computer 11 z For...
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... may differ. The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) (2) Make sure that iP1800 series is clicked. Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation. - For details, refer to view the Printer Driver Guide onscreen manual. The Print dialog box opens. (2) (3) (2) Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu...
... may differ. The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) (2) Make sure that iP1800 series is clicked. Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation. - For details, refer to view the Printer Driver Guide onscreen manual. The Print dialog box opens. (2) (3) (2) Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu...
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... Jobs. To stop a job in progress. Note Click the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double-click the name of print jobs in progress, click Hold. To temporarily stop all the jobs in the Printer List. To cancel a print job in progress, select the desired document in the Name...
... Jobs. To stop a job in progress. Note Click the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double-click the name of print jobs in progress, click Hold. To temporarily stop all the jobs in the Printer List. To cancel a print job in progress, select the desired document in the Name...
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...Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that the orange protective tape is not resolved after performing Print...Print Head position. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on page 26. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 23. 14 Routine Maintenance See "Aligning the Print...
...Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that the orange protective tape is not resolved after performing Print...Print Head position. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on page 26. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 23. 14 Routine Maintenance See "Aligning the Print...
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... Nozzle Check. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern... to the left . Do not open the Front Cover while printing. For details on -screen manual. 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in "Main Components" of A4 or Letter-...
... Nozzle Check. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern... to the left . Do not open the Front Cover while printing. For details on -screen manual. 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in "Main Components" of A4 or Letter-...
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See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 17. 16 Routine Maintenance 3 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Do not open the Front Cover while printing. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern. 4 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. The nozzle check pattern is printed.
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 17. 16 Routine Maintenance 3 Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Do not open the Front Cover while printing. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern. 4 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. The nozzle check pattern is printed.
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...(1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) Routine Maintenance 17 Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are... missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer...
...(1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) Routine Maintenance 17 Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are... missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer...
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To proceed to cleaning of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on your platform. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 19. If no lines of the group (1) pattern are missing and the group (2) patterns have no white streaks, click Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) to step 3-(3) of the Print Head, go to exit nozzle check pattern examination. 18 Routine Maintenance
To proceed to cleaning of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on your platform. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 19. If no lines of the group (1) pattern are missing and the group (2) patterns have no white streaks, click Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) to step 3-(3) of the Print Head, go to exit nozzle check pattern examination. 18 Routine Maintenance
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... the Pattern Check dialog box that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, the dialog box shown in the following procedure will not be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start ...step 3-(3) in of the User's Guide on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 21. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 17. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen...
... the Pattern Check dialog box that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, the dialog box shown in the following procedure will not be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start ...step 3-(3) in of the User's Guide on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 21. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 17. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen...
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... a sheet of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (5) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 21. 20 Routine Maintenance This takes about 60 seconds. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the Auto Sheet Feeder and set the Paper Thickness Lever to...
... a sheet of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (5) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 21. 20 Routine Maintenance This takes about 60 seconds. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the Auto Sheet Feeder and set the Paper Thickness Lever to...