iP4000 Quick Start Guide
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... for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 42 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 48 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Aligning the Print Head 61 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 66 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 67 Troubleshooting...
... for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 42 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 48 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Aligning the Print Head 61 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 66 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 67 Troubleshooting...
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... see the user's manual for maintenance operations, such as Print Head Cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to Windows XP operation. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Your Application Program Depending on your... Printers. 2 Double-click the icon of your printer. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). For details about these tabs, refer to print a document. When opening the Printer Properties dialog box. In Windows NT 4.0, select Document Default. (iP4000 only) The Printer ...
... see the user's manual for maintenance operations, such as Print Head Cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to Windows XP operation. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Your Application Program Depending on your... Printers. 2 Double-click the icon of your printer. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). For details about these tabs, refer to print a document. When opening the Printer Properties dialog box. In Windows NT 4.0, select Document Default. (iP4000 only) The Printer ...
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... operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. The POWER lamp flashes during cleaning. 47 Printing Maintenance (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head Holder. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within...
... operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. The POWER lamp flashes during cleaning. 47 Printing Maintenance (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head Holder. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within...
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... See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are...
... See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are...
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... Pattern" on page 52. (6) If you loaded the paper. 50 Otherwise, click Exit to finish. 1 With the printer on the Pattern Check dialog box. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2 Press the Paper...
... Pattern" on page 52. (6) If you loaded the paper. 50 Otherwise, click Exit to finish. 1 With the printer on the Pattern Check dialog box. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2 Press the Paper...
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...-up menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern. Otherwise, click Quit to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box. 3 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder...
...-up menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern. Otherwise, click Quit to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box. 3 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder...
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...of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. iP4000 The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. iP3000 (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) If lines of this pattern are missing (2)...Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. Example: When lines are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Nozzle Check Pattern finishes. 52 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. If no white stripes, click Exit or Quit. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Printing...
...of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. iP4000 The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. iP3000 (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) If lines of this pattern are missing (2)...Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. Example: When lines are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Nozzle Check Pattern finishes. 52 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. If no white stripes, click Exit or Quit. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Printing...
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... you click Cleaning on page 52. 1 Ensure that the Inner Cover is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when...
... you click Cleaning on page 52. 1 Ensure that the Inner Cover is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when...
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... iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-6BK). z The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is...
... iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-6BK). z The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is...
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... (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to be checked...
... (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to be checked...
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... the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is displayed, click OK. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 49. z If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning three times, try Print Head Deep Cleaning...
... the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is displayed, click OK. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 49. z If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning three times, try Print Head Deep Cleaning...
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... that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is on page 28. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep...
... that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is on page 28. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep...
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... color. Be sure to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Printing Maintenance z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to clean the Print Head of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 58 z If the print head nozzles are sufficient ink levels in...
... color. Be sure to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Printing Maintenance z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to clean the Print Head of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 58 z If the print head nozzles are sufficient ink levels in...
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... be deeply cleaned. (4) Click OK. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. This takes about one minute. 59 z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-6BK). Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. Printing Maintenance (1) Ensure that Cleaning is displayed...
... be deeply cleaned. (4) Click OK. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. This takes about one minute. 59 z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-6BK). Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. Printing Maintenance (1) Ensure that Cleaning is displayed...
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... nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Be sure to check the Print Head condition. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of...
... nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 z If the print head nozzles are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. Be sure to check the Print Head condition. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of...
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..., or Fine in the correct order. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end. 67 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 61. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is used In the Print dialog box of the paper. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select Quality & Media from Media...
..., or Fine in the correct order. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end. 67 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 61. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is used In the Print dialog box of the paper. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select Quality & Media from Media...
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... the Print Head and the loaded paper. 1. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Paper being used is too thin Color Intensity setting is used Thick paper is too high Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to print images... check box and click Send. Select Custom Settings from the pop-up menu. 3. Clean the paper feed roller. With the printer on as an administrator, refer to your Windows documentation. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Drag the ...
... the Print Head and the loaded paper. 1. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Paper being used is too thin Color Intensity setting is used Thick paper is too high Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to print images... check box and click Send. Select Custom Settings from the pop-up menu. 3. Clean the paper feed roller. With the printer on as an administrator, refer to your Windows documentation. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Drag the ...
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not feed Paper jam/Paper Output Tray is already installed, remove the Print Head and check the electrical contacts for the ink used during Print Head Cleaning. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. Replace it with this...
not feed Paper jam/Paper Output Tray is already installed, remove the Print Head and check the electrical contacts for the ink used during Print Head Cleaning. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. Replace it with this...
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... Utility (Macintosh) Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Transporting Printer Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Jams The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An...
... Utility (Macintosh) Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Transporting Printer Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Jams The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An...
Service Manual
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The standard amount for ink tank replacement. (Open the access cover. Cleaning both black and color: See "Standalone printer operation" below . Bottom plate cleaning Print head replacement Perform from the printer driver's Maintenance tab. The print head is replaceable at the center, the print head can be replaced.) 1) Turn on the printer. 2) Press and hold the Resume/Cancel button until the LED...
The standard amount for ink tank replacement. (Open the access cover. Cleaning both black and color: See "Standalone printer operation" below . Bottom plate cleaning Print head replacement Perform from the printer driver's Maintenance tab. The print head is replaceable at the center, the print head can be replaced.) 1) Turn on the printer. 2) Press and hold the Resume/Cancel button until the LED...