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...Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. z "Windows" is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. and other countries. Depending on your application. Trademarks z "Microsoft" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. z "Windows Vista" is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Disclaimer Canon... U.S.A., Inc. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are in this product ...
...Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. z "Windows" is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. and other countries. Depending on your application. Trademarks z "Microsoft" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. z "Windows Vista" is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Disclaimer Canon... U.S.A., Inc. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are in this product ...
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...Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........21 Print Head Cleaning 22 Print Head Deep Cleaning 25 Aligning the Print Head 27 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 31 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 ...Troubleshooting 43 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 44 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 45 Print Results Not Satisfactory 46...
...Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........21 Print Head Cleaning 22 Print Head Deep Cleaning 25 Aligning the Print Head 27 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 31 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 ...Troubleshooting 43 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 44 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 45 Print Results Not Satisfactory 46...
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... parts may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. In case ink gets in contact with skin, wash with water immediately. Safety Precautions 5 Ink may be very hot... and could cause burns. Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into fire. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice immediately. In case ink gets in contact with eyes, rinse with ...
... parts may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. In case ink gets in contact with skin, wash with water immediately. Safety Precautions 5 Ink may be very hot... and could cause burns. Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into fire. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice immediately. In case ink gets in contact with eyes, rinse with ...
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... Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is missing or damaged, contact your Canon Service representative. The Power lamp flashes green, and changes to your computer. z The FINE Cartridges are in the box. Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on...
... Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is missing or damaged, contact your Canon Service representative. The Power lamp flashes green, and changes to your computer. z The FINE Cartridges are in the box. Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Turning on...
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... Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 31. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 22. Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 33. See "Aligning the Print Head" on FINE...the nozzle check pattern. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on page 27. 18 Routine Maintenance z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is misaligned, align the Print Head position. If lines are not...
... Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 31. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. See "Replacing FINE Cartridges" on page 22. Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 33. See "Aligning the Print Head" on FINE...the nozzle check pattern. Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on page 27. 18 Routine Maintenance z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is misaligned, align the Print Head position. If lines are not...
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... perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) Routine Maintenance 21 Note The nozzle ...check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Example: When lines are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 1 Check ...
... perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) Routine Maintenance 21 Note The nozzle ...check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Example: When lines are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 1 Check ...
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... Head Deep Cleaning" on page 21. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check ...seconds. (3) Load a sheet of ink is not enough ink. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click...
... Head Deep Cleaning" on page 21. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check ...seconds. (3) Load a sheet of ink is not enough ink. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click...
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... a sheet of ink is printed. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 21. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to step 4-(3). 1 Make sure that Cleaning is selected in...Letter-sized plain paper in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. Note Clicking Initial Check Items...
... a sheet of ink is printed. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 21. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to step 4-(3). 1 Make sure that Cleaning is selected in...Letter-sized plain paper in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. Note Clicking Initial Check Items...
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... (3) If the problem is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of ink. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be absorbed in the Rear Tray. (2) Print the...before deep cleaning. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen manual. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Confirm the displayed ...
... (3) If the problem is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of ink. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be absorbed in the Rear Tray. (2) Print the...before deep cleaning. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen manual. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Confirm the displayed ...
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... Tray. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to the left. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (4) If this does not solve... the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of A4 or Letter-sized plain...
... Tray. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to the left. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (4) If this does not solve... the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of A4 or Letter-sized plain...
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... remaining ink level. You can confirm the status of each FINE Cartridge on page 53, and take appropriate action. on page 53 in "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed ...here. z For information on the printer to have a new FINE Cartridge available. Ink is flashing, and see the back cover ...
... remaining ink level. You can confirm the status of each FINE Cartridge on page 53, and take appropriate action. on page 53 in "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed ...here. z For information on the printer to have a new FINE Cartridge available. Ink is flashing, and see the back cover ...
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... the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is also consumed in whichever ink remains, only for a while. Even when printing with one ink only, print with new ones. The printer may not print out properly if you can print with either of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. z Replace empty cartridges with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed...
... the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is also consumed in whichever ink remains, only for a while. Even when printing with one ink only, print with new ones. The printer may not print out properly if you can print with either of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. z Replace empty cartridges with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed...
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...and then open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. z Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer. Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables... empty FINE Cartridges according to stop or move it. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to the left. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Make sure that the printer is left . 3 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to...
...and then open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. z Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer. Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables... empty FINE Cartridges according to stop or move it. Important z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to the left. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Make sure that the printer is left . 3 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to...
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...printer cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) Routine Maintenance 35 The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the right slot ( C ). B C (1) (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it . Handle FINE Cartridges carefully. Discard it . 5 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge... tape. The printer may cause ink to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. 4 Prepare the replacement FINE cartridge. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the...
...printer cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) Routine Maintenance 35 The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the right slot ( C ). B C (1) (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it . Handle FINE Cartridges carefully. Discard it . 5 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge... tape. The printer may cause ink to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. 4 Prepare the replacement FINE cartridge. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the...
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.... Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will become blocked by dried ink. If you are installed in the following . Note z Ink may blur depending on the Print Head to... Routine Maintenance Note z If the Alarm lamp still flashes orange after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is traced with water or sweat. If you remove the power plug or switch off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in the Print Head for a long ...
.... Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will become blocked by dried ink. If you are installed in the following . Note z Ink may blur depending on the Print Head to... Routine Maintenance Note z If the Alarm lamp still flashes orange after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is traced with water or sweat. If you remove the power plug or switch off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in the Print Head for a long ...
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... operations. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the printable side facing up. FINE Cartridge is removed. Print Head nozzles are clogged. (A) See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 27 to align the Print Head after installation, straight lines ...may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting 47 Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action The media is loaded with reduced quality. Also,...
... operations. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the printable side facing up. FINE Cartridge is removed. Print Head nozzles are clogged. (A) See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 27 to align the Print Head after installation, straight lines ...may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting 47 Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action The media is loaded with reduced quality. Also,...
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... close the cover. z The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer. Important Canon recommends that has occurred. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is closed or not opened fully, open it. Troubleshooting 53 Three flashes: Paper Output Tray is not ...
... close the cover. z The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer. Important Canon recommends that has occurred. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is closed or not opened fully, open it. Troubleshooting 53 Three flashes: Paper Output Tray is not ...
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... disabled since the ink level cannot be compatible with this function, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer back on after leaving it for any malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition. ...
... disabled since the ink level cannot be compatible with this function, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer back on after leaving it for any malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition. ...
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... the USB cable and try printing again. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to touch the components inside the printer. Make sure that the USB cable is not installed properly. Action Cancel printing from ...an error may not print out properly if you are using . Consult the reseller of the FINE Cartridge Holder is a problem with the relay device. If the Alarm lamp is off the printer. Message Appears on the Computer Screen Service Error 5100 Is Displayed Cause Movement of the...
... the USB cable and try printing again. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to touch the components inside the printer. Make sure that the USB cable is not installed properly. Action Cancel printing from ...an error may not print out properly if you are using . Consult the reseller of the FINE Cartridge Holder is a problem with the relay device. If the Alarm lamp is off the printer. Message Appears on the Computer Screen Service Error 5100 Is Displayed Cause Movement of the...
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...(A)* * When printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro. Approx. 3.7 kg (Approx. 8.0 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Nozzles: Black: 320 nozzles Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: 384 x 3 nozzles 60 Appendix Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface 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...
...(A)* * When printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro. Approx. 3.7 kg (Approx. 8.0 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Nozzles: Black: 320 nozzles Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: 384 x 3 nozzles 60 Appendix Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface 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...