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... Apple Inc., registered in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation. z "Windows Vista" is a registered trademark of your Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that it will be an easy-to-use guide to be transmitted or...
... Apple Inc., registered in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation. z "Windows Vista" is a registered trademark of your Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that it will be an easy-to-use guide to be transmitted or...
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... Introduction 2 Safety Precautions 3 Before Using the Printer 6 Included Items 6 Turning the Printer On and Off 6 Loading Printing Paper 8 Printing from Your Computer 16 Printing with Windows 16 Printing with Macintosh 17 Routine Maintenance 18 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 19...53 Message Appears on the Computer Screen.55 Appendix 57 How to Use the Documentation Provided.....57 Reading the On-screen Manuals 58 Solution Menu (Windows Only 59 My Printer (Windows Only 59 Specifications 60 Users in the U.S.A 62 Index 66 1
... Introduction 2 Safety Precautions 3 Before Using the Printer 6 Included Items 6 Turning the Printer On and Off 6 Loading Printing Paper 8 Printing from Your Computer 16 Printing with Windows 16 Printing with Macintosh 17 Routine Maintenance 18 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 18 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 19...53 Message Appears on the Computer Screen.55 Appendix 57 How to Use the Documentation Provided.....57 Reading the On-screen Manuals 58 Solution Menu (Windows Only 59 My Printer (Windows Only 59 Specifications 60 Users in the U.S.A 62 Index 66 1
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....). If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer, it could injure yourself or damage the printer. Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual. Always push the plug all the way into a power socket ... accidentally switch the printer on the power cord. Leaving the printer plugged in this manual to clean the printer. Safety Precautions 3 If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at a location exposed to the printer, depending on the...
....). If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer, it could injure yourself or damage the printer. Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual. Always push the plug all the way into a power socket ... accidentally switch the printer on the power cord. Leaving the printer plugged in this manual to clean the printer. Safety Precautions 3 If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at a location exposed to the printer, depending on the...
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...50 sheets *6 50 sheets 50 sheets *6 Paper Thickness Lever*2 Left Right Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Printer Driver Setting for detailed information on the printable side and notes on the country or region of paper may not be fed properly. ... You may not be marked as it is fed in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. *3 Proper feeding of purchase. Purchase paper by Model Number. Paper is Canon specialty media. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*3 Envelopes*4 High Resolution ...
...50 sheets *6 50 sheets 50 sheets *6 Paper Thickness Lever*2 Left Right Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Printer Driver Setting for detailed information on the printable side and notes on the country or region of paper may not be fed properly. ... You may not be marked as it is fed in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. *3 Proper feeding of purchase. Purchase paper by Model Number. Paper is Canon specialty media. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*3 Envelopes*4 High Resolution ...
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... with adhesives z Paper decorated with photos or stickers z Any type of printing media types, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of paper. z Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper z ...such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to a small size. Note For a detailed description of paper with holes z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or ...
... with adhesives z Paper decorated with photos or stickers z Any type of printing media types, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of paper. z Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper z ...such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to a small size. Note For a detailed description of paper with holes z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or ...
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...page 8. 2 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on -screen manuals are misaligned or print quality is selected in the printer. Note If straight lines are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Instructions is only displayed when the on the application ..., you may need to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. See "Aligning the Print Head" on the printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Printing from Your Computer ...
...page 8. 2 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on -screen manuals are misaligned or print quality is selected in the printer. Note If straight lines are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Instructions is only displayed when the on the application ..., you may need to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. See "Aligning the Print Head" on the printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Printing from Your Computer ...
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...is clicked. 10 Click Print. Note If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head. Printing from Your Computer 17 Note For details on ...the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the printer. Printing with Macintosh 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required settings. See "Aligning the Print Head" on -screen manual. For details on how to load the paper, see "Loading Printing ...
...is clicked. 10 Click Print. Note If straight lines are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head. Printing from Your Computer 17 Note For details on ...the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the printer. Printing with Macintosh 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required settings. See "Aligning the Print Head" on -screen manual. For details on how to load the paper, see "Loading Printing ...
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... be checked before printing the pattern. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on -screen manual. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Confirm the displayed message and.... Set the Paper Thickness Lever to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to the left. Do not open the Top Cover while ...
... be checked before printing the pattern. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on -screen manual. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Confirm the displayed message and.... Set the Paper Thickness Lever to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to the left. Do not open the Top Cover while ...
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... the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. The nozzle check pattern is on and then load a sheet of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the Rear Tray. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then extend... checked before printing the pattern. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed.
... the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. The nozzle check pattern is on and then load a sheet of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the Rear Tray. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then extend... checked before printing the pattern. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed.
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... page 22. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Note that the printer is necessary Click Cleaning, and then go to be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print... to the left. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on -screen manual. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 22 Routine Maintenance
... page 22. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Note that the printer is necessary Click Cleaning, and then go to be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print... to the left. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on -screen manual. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 22 Routine Maintenance
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... lamp starts flashing green. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is not enough ink. Note If the problem is not resolved after printing the nozzle check pattern, go...
... lamp starts flashing green. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is not enough ink. Note If the problem is not resolved after printing the nozzle check pattern, go...
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... Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green. Note that the printer is on page 19. (3) If the problem is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve... used ink to be checked before deep cleaning. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. 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 message and click...
... Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green. Note that the printer is on page 19. (3) If the problem is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this does not solve... used ink to be checked before deep cleaning. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. 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 message and click...
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... displays the items to check the print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" 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 on page 31. 26 Routine Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning...
... displays the items to check the print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" 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 on page 31. 26 Routine Maintenance Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning...
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... If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. 1 Make sure that the printer is on -screen manual. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. (2) In the Maintenance sheet, click Print Head Alignment. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. The print head...
... If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. 1 Make sure that the printer is on -screen manual. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. (2) In the Maintenance sheet, click Print Head Alignment. (3) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. The print head...
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... on and load a sheet of the User's Guide on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to complete. For details on -screen manual. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (2) Select Test Print in the Rear Tray. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Printing takes about...
... on and load a sheet of the User's Guide on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to complete. For details on -screen manual. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (2) Select Test Print in the Rear Tray. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Printing takes about...
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To confirm the ink level information, click the Ink Details menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) which appears on -screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in the pop-up menu. To confirm the ink level information, click Ink Details. 32...
To confirm the ink level information, click the Ink Details menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) which appears on -screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in the pop-up menu. To confirm the ink level information, click Ink Details. 32...
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...setting, refer to maintain the printer's performance. Routine Maintenance 33 Do not leave the printer with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. Canon recommends to use new FINE cartridges in the open. z Color ink may be displayed properly. ... Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of the nozzles. Important Handling FINE Cartridges z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on -screen manual...
...setting, refer to maintain the printer's performance. Routine Maintenance 33 Do not leave the printer with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. Canon recommends to use new FINE cartridges in the open. z Color ink may be displayed properly. ... Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of the nozzles. Important Handling FINE Cartridges z Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on -screen manual...
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... Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed roller if paper is not fed properly. Routine Maintenance 37 Cleaning Your Printer This section describes the cleaning procedure that the printer is on -screen manual. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Click the Maintenance tab and then Roller Cleaning. 5 Confirm the displayed message, and then click...
... Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed roller if paper is not fed properly. Routine Maintenance 37 Cleaning Your Printer This section describes the cleaning procedure that the printer is on -screen manual. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Click the Maintenance tab and then Roller Cleaning. 5 Confirm the displayed message, and then click...
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... and click OK. If this does not solve the problem, contact your fingers; For details on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Make sure that the printer is not resolved, turn off the printer, unplug the power plug, and then wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on and then remove any...
... and click OK. If this does not solve the problem, contact your fingers; For details on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Make sure that the printer is not resolved, turn off the printer, unplug the power plug, and then wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on and then remove any...
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...does not solve the problem, contact your fingers; Set the Paper Thickness Lever to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in two ways: z See "Cleaning with a moistened cotton swab or the like....not resolved, turn off the printer, unplug the power plug, and then wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on the right side inside of the printer. Rotate the roller (A) manually as you clean it with your Canon Service representative. (A) Cleaning the Inside of the Printer If the printed paper is smudged...
...does not solve the problem, contact your fingers; Set the Paper Thickness Lever to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in two ways: z See "Cleaning with a moistened cotton swab or the like....not resolved, turn off the printer, unplug the power plug, and then wipe the paper feed roller (A) located on the right side inside of the printer. Rotate the roller (A) manually as you clean it with your Canon Service representative. (A) Cleaning the Inside of the Printer If the printed paper is smudged...