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... Accessing the Printer Driver 28 Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 42 ... 80 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 82 User's Guide Table of Contents 84 Specifications 85 Safety Precautions 88 Regulatory Information 90 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY... --- (USA Only 91 Index 93 The diagrams and computer screens in this guide refer to the iP4000. The operations are Incorrect...
... Accessing the Printer Driver 28 Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 42 ... 80 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 82 User's Guide Table of Contents 84 Specifications 85 Safety Precautions 88 Regulatory Information 90 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY... --- (USA Only 91 Index 93 The diagrams and computer screens in this guide refer to the iP4000. The operations are Incorrect...
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...quality of your photographs. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for a list of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. Your printer automatically adjusts printer settings to creatively enhance... box. Adjusting Print Quality Features that can be used to improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on your printouts. See inside the back cover for this chapter. In Macintosh z Click ? in the ...
...quality of your photographs. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for a list of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. Your printer automatically adjusts printer settings to creatively enhance... box. Adjusting Print Quality Features that can be used to improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on your printouts. See inside the back cover for this chapter. In Macintosh z Click ? in the ...
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...to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on page 48. 42 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. iP4000 z Black: BCI-6BK iP3000 z Black: BCI-3eBK z Black: BCI-3eBK z Cyan: BCI-6C z ...white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to right as printing begins. The printer will change from green to quickly identify the empty tank using the BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or error messages (Macintosh) and replace it. With your printer, ink tanks must be installed in ...
...to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on page 48. 42 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. iP4000 z Black: BCI-6BK iP3000 z Black: BCI-3eBK z Black: BCI-3eBK z Cyan: BCI-6C z ...white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to right as printing begins. The printer will change from green to quickly identify the empty tank using the BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or error messages (Macintosh) and replace it. With your printer, ink tanks must be installed in ...
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...is empty. If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it may cause problems. z If you click: Delete Job, the printer cancels the current printing job. Checking the ink level (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. Click About Ink to resume printing with low ink level 44 Printing will resume as soon as possible. Stop Job, the printer stops the current printing job. When using versions of Mac OS other...
...is empty. If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it may cause problems. z If you click: Delete Job, the printer cancels the current printing job. Checking the ink level (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. Click About Ink to resume printing with low ink level 44 Printing will resume as soon as possible. Stop Job, the printer stops the current printing job. When using versions of Mac OS other...
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.... 45 Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Do not touch the lock lever; z Discard empty ink tanks according to open the Paper Output Tray. ) of the 2 Open the Top Cover, and pull down the Inner Cover forward to the local laws ...and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then push the upper center ( Front Cover to open . The Print Head Holder moves...
.... 45 Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Do not touch the lock lever; z Discard empty ink tanks according to open the Paper Output Tray. ) of the 2 Open the Top Cover, and pull down the Inner Cover forward to the local laws ...and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then push the upper center ( Front Cover to open . The Print Head Holder moves...
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... until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover...
... until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover...
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... page 67. See "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on the ink tank and ensure that each ink tank is out of the ink tank has been peeled off. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning three... 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. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. If the ruled lines are probably clogged. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step...
... page 67. See "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on the ink tank and ensure that each ink tank is out of the ink tank has been peeled off. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning three... 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. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. If the ruled lines are probably clogged. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step...
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... dialog box. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself. 1. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is closed. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the ...paper source in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2. z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the Print Head nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in which you loaded the paper. 3. Hold ...
... dialog box. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself. 1. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is closed. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the ...paper source in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2. z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the Print Head nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in which you loaded the paper. 3. Hold ...
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...The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. iP4000 The nozzle check pattern will not be printed ...ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When lines are missing, and the group (2) patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink... Tank" on page 53. iP3000 (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) If lines of ink is insufficient. If no lines of the group (1) pattern are...
...The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. iP4000 The nozzle check pattern will not be printed ...ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When lines are missing, and the group (2) patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink... Tank" on page 53. iP3000 (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) If lines of ink is insufficient. If no lines of the group (1) pattern are...
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... on page 28. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. 53 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the Inner Cover is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on , hold down ... missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. z The Print Head can also be cleaned from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of step 3-(3) is closed. With the...
... on page 28. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. 53 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the Inner Cover is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on , hold down ... missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. z The Print Head can also be cleaned from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of step 3-(3) is closed. With the...
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... z If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning three times, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of step 3-(3) is on. 54 The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color ...to print the nozzle check pattern. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is directly displayed when you ...
... z If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning three times, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of step 3-(3) is on. 54 The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color ...to print the nozzle check pattern. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is directly displayed when you ...
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... icon. (3) Select the name of Black (BCI-6BK). z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of your printer from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be checked before cleaning. 55 Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon...
... icon. (3) Select the name of Black (BCI-6BK). z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of your printer from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be checked before cleaning. 55 Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon...
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... 28. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be deeply cleaned. (4) Click Execute. 57 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that the...
... 28. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be deeply cleaned. (4) Click Execute. 57 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that the...
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See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Contact the Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. When using versions of Mac OS other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Do not ...installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Be sure to check the Print Head condition. 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 ...
See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Contact the Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. When using versions of Mac OS other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. Do not ...installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Be sure to check the Print Head condition. 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 ...
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... Head condition. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the...
... Head condition. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the...
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It takes about 60 seconds to "Eleven flashes" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 75. 62 iP4000 iP3000 z If the pattern is aligned automatically. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is not printed successfully, open the Top ...Cover while printing. 4 If a message warning you not to use. z If the pattern is displayed, click OK. 5 Check the printed pattern. The printer is now ready to perform other operations is still not printed successfully, refer to start printing. Printing Maintenance (3) Read the message and click Print Head...
It takes about 60 seconds to "Eleven flashes" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 75. 62 iP4000 iP3000 z If the pattern is aligned automatically. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is not printed successfully, open the Top ...Cover while printing. 4 If a message warning you not to use. z If the pattern is displayed, click OK. 5 Check the printed pattern. The printer is now ready to perform other operations is still not printed successfully, refer to start printing. Printing Maintenance (3) Read the message and click Print Head...
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If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is still not printed successfully, refer to use. z If the pattern is aligned automatically. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the printed pattern. The printer is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are correctly installed. iP4000 iP3000 z If the pattern is now ready to "Eleven flashes" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 75. 64
If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is still not printed successfully, refer to use. z If the pattern is aligned automatically. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the printed pattern. The printer is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are correctly installed. iP4000 iP3000 z If the pattern is now ready to "Eleven flashes" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 75. 64
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... Head" on page 53. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is used In the Print dialog box of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the pop-up Check the print side of the orange tape as it thoroughly. (1) (2) If ink tank is empty, replace the ink tank. When you cannot choose...
... Head" on page 53. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is used In the Print dialog box of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the pop-up Check the print side of the orange tape as it thoroughly. (1) (2) If ink tank is empty, replace the ink tank. When you cannot choose...
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...pop-up menu. 3. 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 see if the paper you are using ... using is compatible with the digital camera. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box and click Send. To cancel the setting, turn off the printer. 68 Paper abrasion can be prevented by pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on page 71. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box to your...
...pop-up menu. 3. 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 see if the paper you are using ... using is compatible with the digital camera. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box and click Send. To cancel the setting, turn off the printer. 68 Paper abrasion can be prevented by pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on page 71. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box to your...
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... supplied with Windows XP printer driver Camera Direct Print (Canon "Bubble Jet Direct") Interface Direct Print Port (Connect a iP4000- or iP3000-compatible digital cameras and digital video camcorders Compatible Paper Card #1 (Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm) Card #2 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semigloss, or Glossy Photo Paper 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm) Card #3 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy...
... supplied with Windows XP printer driver Camera Direct Print (Canon "Bubble Jet Direct") Interface Direct Print Port (Connect a iP4000- or iP3000-compatible digital cameras and digital video camcorders Compatible Paper Card #1 (Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm) Card #2 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semigloss, or Glossy Photo Paper 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm) Card #3 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy...