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...
... 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...
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Do not touch the lock lever; z Handle ink tanks carefully to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 45 Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Remove the empty ink tank. remove only the ink tank. z ... the Inner Cover forward to open. Push the tab and remove the ink tank. 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 Paper...
Do not touch the lock lever; z Handle ink tanks carefully to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 45 Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Remove the empty ink tank. remove only the ink tank. z ... the Inner Cover forward to open. Push the tab and remove the ink tank. 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 Paper...
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... and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is consumed in the open . z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. 5 Insert the ink tank. Color ink is reinstalled...
... and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is consumed in the open . z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. 5 Insert the ink tank. Color ink is reinstalled...
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...of ink, replace it. If it is installed at the correct location. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning three times Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning ...even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. See "Print Quality is installed securely. Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on ...
...of ink, replace it. If it is installed at the correct location. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning three times Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning ...even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. See "Print Quality is installed securely. Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on ...
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iP4000 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. Example: When white stripes appear Click Cleaning in the Pattern Check dialog box to start Print Head Cleaning. iP3000 (1) (1) (2) (2) ...stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. If no lines of ink is not enough ink. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Printing Maintenance Examining ...
iP4000 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. Example: When white stripes appear Click Cleaning in the Pattern Check dialog box to start Print Head Cleaning. iP3000 (1) (1) (2) (2) ...stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. If no lines of ink is not enough ink. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Printing Maintenance Examining ...
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... click OK. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to clean the Print Head of ink is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. z The nozzle check pattern ...ink. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 42. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of step 3-(3) is insufficient. 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 print the nozzle check pattern. Replace the ink ...
... click OK. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to clean the Print Head of ink is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. z The nozzle check pattern ...ink. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 42. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of step 3-(3) is insufficient. 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 print the nozzle check pattern. Replace the ink ...
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... nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57. 56 Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount...
... nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57. 56 Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount...
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... X v.10.3.x, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 58 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 that color. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page...
... X v.10.3.x, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 58 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 that color. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page...
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... does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Be sure to check the Print Head condition. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that there...
... does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Be sure to check the Print Head condition. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that there...
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... misaligned Align the Print Head. Print Head is printed. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from Media Type. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to check for the Print Quality setting. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is empty, replace the ink tank...
... misaligned Align the Print Head. Print Head is printed. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from Media Type. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to check for the Print Quality setting. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is empty, replace the ink tank...
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... . Inner Cover is open it. Waste ink absorber almost full The printer has a built-in the printer, then press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 72. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. After reinstalling the Print Head, you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is...
... . Inner Cover is open it. Waste ink absorber almost full The printer has a built-in the printer, then press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 72. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. After reinstalling the Print Head, you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is...
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... the ink used during print head cleaning. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with the device. If successful, the problem may occur in waste ink absorber to the computer and try printing again. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. For details on . Specified printer name is off, turn the printer on how to resolve...
... the ink used during print head cleaning. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with the device. If successful, the problem may occur in waste ink absorber to the computer and try printing again. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. For details on . Specified printer name is off, turn the printer on how to resolve...
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... disabled once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, you can press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes five times.) Install a Print Head according to resume printing. But, it is recommended you replace it to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. If the same error occurs, contact the Customer Care Center. *1 To resume...
... disabled once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, you can press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes five times.) Install a Print Head according to resume printing. But, it is recommended you replace it to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. If the same error occurs, contact the Customer Care Center. *1 To resume...
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... 84 Appendix User's Guide Table of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions (Windows) Printer Setup 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...
... 84 Appendix User's Guide Table of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions (Windows) Printer Setup 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...
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Index Print Head Holder 45 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Quality 17, 29, 67 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 67 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 14 Printer Properties dialog box 16, 28, 49, 68 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera .... 22 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Printing with Macintosh 18 Printing with Windows 15 R Recalling...
Index Print Head Holder 45 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Quality 17, 29, 67 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 67 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 14 Printer Properties dialog box 16, 28, 49, 68 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera .... 22 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Printing with Macintosh 18 Printing with Windows 15 R Recalling...
iP4000 Easy Setup Instructions
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...Replace the top cover of Canon Inc. Double-click the Utilities folder, then the Printer Setup Utility icon. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon, then the Mac OS X folder, then the Printer Driver folder. NOTE: If the setup program does not run automatically. NOTE: When the "Authenticate" screen appears, enter your product. 7 When the "Print Head.... 6 Start the print head alignment procedure. Select PIXMA iP4000 and click Maintenance. e. NOTE: Select Easy Install in the Auto Sheet Feeder (top paper feeder). 7 Click Quit to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing. Click...
...Replace the top cover of Canon Inc. Double-click the Utilities folder, then the Printer Setup Utility icon. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon, then the Mac OS X folder, then the Printer Driver folder. NOTE: If the setup program does not run automatically. NOTE: When the "Authenticate" screen appears, enter your product. 7 When the "Print Head.... 6 Start the print head alignment procedure. Select PIXMA iP4000 and click Maintenance. e. NOTE: Select Easy Install in the Auto Sheet Feeder (top paper feeder). 7 Click Quit to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing. Click...
Service Manual
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... Destination settings 3-4. Carriage Board (Print Head Connector) Special Tools 1-5. Operator Call Errors 2-2. Adjustment, Periodic Maintenance, Periodic Replacement Parts, and Replacement Consumables by Symptom 3. NEW TECHNOLOGIES 2. Verification Items (1) Service test print (2) EEPROM information print 4. BLOCK DIAGRAM 2. CONNECTOR LOCATION AND PIN LAYOUT 2-1. Serial Number Location 2. Troubleshooting by Service Engineer 1-2. FAQ (Problems Specific to the iP4000 and Corrective Actions) Part...
... Destination settings 3-4. Carriage Board (Print Head Connector) Special Tools 1-5. Operator Call Errors 2-2. Adjustment, Periodic Maintenance, Periodic Replacement Parts, and Replacement Consumables by Symptom 3. NEW TECHNOLOGIES 2. Verification Items (1) Service test print (2) EEPROM information print 4. BLOCK DIAGRAM 2. CONNECTOR LOCATION AND PIN LAYOUT 2-1. Serial Number Location 2. Troubleshooting by Service Engineer 1-2. FAQ (Problems Specific to the iP4000 and Corrective Actions) Part...
Service Manual
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...: - USB serial number - None. (printer buttons) - 1. Destination setting - At ink absorber (QC1-4221 / 4222 / 4223 / 4224 / 4263 / 4264 / 4864 / 4257) replacement To reset the waste ink counter. At carriage unit replacement To correct the CD-R and automatic print head alignment sensor. At carriage unit replacement - None. At logic board ass'y replacement - At print head replacement - Note: DO NOT loosen the...
...: - USB serial number - None. (printer buttons) - 1. Destination setting - At ink absorber (QC1-4221 / 4222 / 4223 / 4224 / 4263 / 4264 / 4864 / 4257) replacement To reset the waste ink counter. At carriage unit replacement To correct the CD-R and automatic print head alignment sensor. At carriage unit replacement - None. At logic board ass'y replacement - At print head replacement - Note: DO NOT loosen the...
Service Manual
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... print head cleaning. Product Life (1) Printer Specified print volume (I) or the years of use (II), whichever comes first. (I) Print volume Black 1,500 character pattern Color A4, 7.5% duty per color pattern A4, photo, borderless printing 4 x 6, photo, borderless printing Postcard, photo, borderless printing (II) Years of use (2) Print head Print volume: Black 1,500 character pattern Color A4, 7.5% duty per color pattern A4, photo, borderless printing 4 x 6, photo, borderless printing Postcard, photo, borderless printing 1 - 2 PIXMA iP4000...
... print head cleaning. Product Life (1) Printer Specified print volume (I) or the years of use (II), whichever comes first. (I) Print volume Black 1,500 character pattern Color A4, 7.5% duty per color pattern A4, photo, borderless printing 4 x 6, photo, borderless printing Postcard, photo, borderless printing (II) Years of use (2) Print head Print volume: Black 1,500 character pattern Color A4, 7.5% duty per color pattern A4, photo, borderless printing 4 x 6, photo, borderless printing Postcard, photo, borderless printing 1 - 2 PIXMA iP4000...
Service Manual
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... . [1841]*2 Close the inner cover, and press the Resume/Cancel button. properly installed (EEPROM data of the print Or, with the print head installed, turn the printer off and on the monitor of the computer connected to occur soon. 9 times 10 times 11 times The connected ... / 4264 / 4864 / 4221 / 4257). Failed in the rear guide. [1303] Front door closed (during printing to eject the paper being used at error occurrence is skipped (not printed). Replace the empty ink tank(s), or press the Resume/Cancel button. 2. press the Resume/Cancel button, and re-connect the...
... . [1841]*2 Close the inner cover, and press the Resume/Cancel button. properly installed (EEPROM data of the print Or, with the print head installed, turn the printer off and on the monitor of the computer connected to occur soon. 9 times 10 times 11 times The connected ... / 4264 / 4864 / 4221 / 4257). Failed in the rear guide. [1303] Front door closed (during printing to eject the paper being used at error occurrence is skipped (not printed). Replace the empty ink tank(s), or press the Resume/Cancel button. 2. press the Resume/Cancel button, and re-connect the...