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... appears, ensure that letter size paper is restarted automatically. After restarting the computer, select Applications from the bottom of the printer. Select iP4200 and click Maintenance. If Restart is displayed, ensure the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is completed, click ...in black and blue. 9 Click Quit to complete. NOTE: Loading paper in the U.S. QA7-3536-V02 © 2005 Canon Inc. "Windows" is your computer cannot detect a printer port, click Help and refer to register your product. 6 When the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen appears, click Next....
... appears, ensure that letter size paper is restarted automatically. After restarting the computer, select Applications from the bottom of the printer. Select iP4200 and click Maintenance. If Restart is displayed, ensure the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is completed, click ...in black and blue. 9 Click Quit to complete. NOTE: Loading paper in the U.S. QA7-3536-V02 © 2005 Canon Inc. "Windows" is your computer cannot detect a printer port, click Help and refer to register your product. 6 When the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen appears, click Next....
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... notice. No representation is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. Trademarks z "Windows" and "Internet Explorer" are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they be understood to your Canon PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are trademarks of...
... notice. No representation is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. Trademarks z "Windows" and "Internet Explorer" are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they be understood to your Canon PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are trademarks of...
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... with Macintosh 23 Canceling Printing 26 Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 28 Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows 35 Using the Bundled Software 36 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors ... 67 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 77 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC....
... with Macintosh 23 Canceling Printing 26 Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 28 Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows 35 Using the Bundled Software 36 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors ... 67 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 77 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC....
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...: While in the printer's properties window, press the F1 key, or click in the lower left corner. Clicking provides detailed information about , or click the Help button when displayed. The POWER lamp flashes green while the printer warms up and changes to know more information, view the iP4200 User's Guide and Printer Driver Guide installed...
...: While in the printer's properties window, press the F1 key, or click in the lower left corner. Clicking provides detailed information about , or click the Help button when displayed. The POWER lamp flashes green while the printer warms up and changes to know more information, view the iP4200 User's Guide and Printer Driver Guide installed...
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... front face UP, and the rear flaps DOWN on the left side of the envelope. Env. #10 size envelopes. Env. #10 in the printer driver according to "Printing with Windows" on page 23. 9 For a detailed description of the envelope when printing. If you do not, the address will be loaded at once... Env. Ensure that the Cover Guide stands when you are using. or US Comm. The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the printer driver settings, refer to the envelope size you load paper in Media Type, and then select European DL Env.
... front face UP, and the rear flaps DOWN on the left side of the envelope. Env. #10 size envelopes. Env. #10 in the printer driver according to "Printing with Windows" on page 23. 9 For a detailed description of the envelope when printing. If you do not, the address will be loaded at once... Env. Ensure that the Cover Guide stands when you are using. or US Comm. The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the printer driver settings, refer to the envelope size you load paper in Media Type, and then select European DL Env.
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...mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm (Credit Card) size for a trial printing can load up to "Printing with Windows" on page 20, or "Printing with the print side facing UP and align the Cover Guide on the right side of 5" x 7"-sized paper. (4) Select 4 x 6 in... Load the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with Macintosh" on page 18. 10 Portrait Landscape We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" or 2.13" x 3.39" (Credit Card) -sized ...
...mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm (Credit Card) size for a trial printing can load up to "Printing with Windows" on page 20, or "Printing with the print side facing UP and align the Cover Guide on the right side of 5" x 7"-sized paper. (4) Select 4 x 6 in... Load the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with Macintosh" on page 18. 10 Portrait Landscape We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" or 2.13" x 3.39" (Credit Card) -sized ...
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Env. #10 in the wrong direction. The flap of the envelope. The address is rotated automatically to "Printing with Windows" on page 20, "Printing with Macintosh" on the left side. or US Comm. Env. #10 in Media Type, and then select European DL Env. z Select ... be loaded at once. (2) Slide the Paper Guide against the right side of the envelope when printing. A maximum of 5 envelopes can be printed in the printer driver according to the envelope size you do not, the address will appear with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps...
Env. #10 in the wrong direction. The flap of the envelope. The address is rotated automatically to "Printing with Windows" on page 20, "Printing with Macintosh" on the left side. or US Comm. Env. #10 in Media Type, and then select European DL Env. z Select ... be loaded at once. (2) Slide the Paper Guide against the right side of the envelope when printing. A maximum of 5 envelopes can be printed in the printer driver according to the envelope size you do not, the address will appear with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps...
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Loading paper in landscape orientation can cause the paper to "Printing with Windows" on page 20, or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. 17 Portrait Landscape We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. Basic Printing (5) Select 4 x 6 in 101.6 x 152.4 mm or 5 x 7 in 127.0 x 177.8 mm from Paper Size in portrait orientation. Always load paper in the printer driver. See "Using Specialty Media" on page 23. For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to be jammed.
Loading paper in landscape orientation can cause the paper to "Printing with Windows" on page 20, or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. 17 Portrait Landscape We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. Basic Printing (5) Select 4 x 6 in 101.6 x 152.4 mm or 5 x 7 in 127.0 x 177.8 mm from Paper Size in portrait orientation. Always load paper in the printer driver. See "Using Specialty Media" on page 23. For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to be jammed.
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... or 0.52 inches in the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper in the printer driver. See "Loading Paper" on the printer. z When using the Easy-PhotoPrint provided with Windows z Menu and command names may differ between software applications, and more steps may be marked...
... or 0.52 inches in the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper in the printer driver. See "Loading Paper" on the printer. z When using the Easy-PhotoPrint provided with Windows z Menu and command names may differ between software applications, and more steps may be marked...
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... method is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties). This manual refers to print a document. For more steps involved in opening the printer properties dialog box. Advanced Printing Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows) The printer properties dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the name of your...
... method is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties). This manual refers to print a document. For more steps involved in opening the printer properties dialog box. Advanced Printing Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows) The printer properties dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the name of your...
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...to the Easy Setup Instructions. z For details about these tabs, refer to print. Canon PIXMA Printers support ExifPrint and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and functions such as photo-lab quality prints without its right-hand side being cropped. For details on Internet Explorer...mode, etc. Under ExifPrint, the digital camera can create fun and unique photo albums with a digital camera and the paper type on or off, if the camera was on which to the Windows documentation. Internet Explorer 5.5 or later must be installed. * ExifPrint is ...
...to the Easy Setup Instructions. z For details about these tabs, refer to print. Canon PIXMA Printers support ExifPrint and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and functions such as photo-lab quality prints without its right-hand side being cropped. For details on Internet Explorer...mode, etc. Under ExifPrint, the digital camera can create fun and unique photo albums with a digital camera and the paper type on or off, if the camera was on which to the Windows documentation. Internet Explorer 5.5 or later must be installed. * ExifPrint is ...
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... low: The ink tank lamp flashes slowly (at about three second interval). See "Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows)" on the PC Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one. Printing Maintenance Getting the Ink Level Information ...
... low: The ink tank lamp flashes slowly (at about three second interval). See "Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows)" on the PC Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one. Printing Maintenance Getting the Ink Level Information ...
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If no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes. 51 See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 52. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to step 3-(3) of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit.
If no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes. 51 See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on page 52. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to step 3-(3) of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit.
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... depending on topics not covered in this section. When an Error Occurs When an error occurs in the message. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 65 z "Cannot Connect to PC Properly" on page 66 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 67 z..." on page 81 Refer to the User's Guide for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of your Windows operating system. 64 Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically.
... depending on topics not covered in this section. When an Error Occurs When an error occurs in the message. z "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 65 z "Cannot Connect to PC Properly" on page 66 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 67 z..." on page 81 Refer to the User's Guide for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of your Windows operating system. 64 Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically.
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... the Setup Software & User's Guide CDROM is inserted into the drive If the printer driver installation did not start installation. For non-Windows XP, open software applications before reinstalling the printer driver. Unable to the Easy Setup Instructions for more information. If the CD-ROM... the CDROM. Check the cable connection. 7. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and restart your Windows documentation for installing the printer driver. Reinstall the printer driver. 1. Click Start Over on the desktop, there is not displayed on the Installation Failure screen. 3. Cannot...
... the Setup Software & User's Guide CDROM is inserted into the drive If the printer driver installation did not start installation. For non-Windows XP, open software applications before reinstalling the printer driver. Unable to the Easy Setup Instructions for more information. If the CD-ROM... the CDROM. Check the cable connection. 7. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and restart your Windows documentation for installing the printer driver. Reinstall the printer driver. 1. Click Start Over on the desktop, there is not displayed on the Installation Failure screen. 3. Cannot...
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...meters. z Your PC supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. When you connect to a computer running Windows XP, the screen shows the warning message "High-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HighSPEED USB Hub" Your environment is not fully compatible with USB... 2.0, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. Obtain the latest version of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver and install it on your...
...meters. z Your PC supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. When you connect to a computer running Windows XP, the screen shows the warning message "High-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HighSPEED USB Hub" Your environment is not fully compatible with USB... 2.0, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. Obtain the latest version of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver and install it on your...
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Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is missing from Media Type. Select Quality & Media from the pop-up Check the print side of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu and then click Detailed Setting. 3. When a specific color is used In the Print dialog box of ...Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is not set Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows, or Fine in properly Macintosh. 1. Select Other Photo Paper from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print Head. Open the...
Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is missing from Media Type. Select Quality & Media from the pop-up Check the print side of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu and then click Detailed Setting. 3. When a specific color is used In the Print dialog box of ...Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is not set Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows, or Fine in properly Macintosh. 1. Select Other Photo Paper from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print Head. Open the...
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...the Print dialog box. 2. On the Main tab of the printer driver, ensure that smudging may be smudged. Note that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to print images that the paper you are using...Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is are Displaced misaligned Print Quality not set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows, or Fine in the User's Guide. 68 Ensure that have high color saturation. Printed Paper Curls Paper being used In the Print...
...the Print dialog box. 2. On the Main tab of the printer driver, ensure that smudging may be smudged. Note that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to print images that the paper you are using...Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is are Displaced misaligned Print Quality not set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows, or Fine in the User's Guide. 68 Ensure that have high color saturation. Printed Paper Curls Paper being used In the Print...
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... POWER lamp flashes green seven times, and then release the button. With the printer on the printer. Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within approximately 2 to 5 mm / 0.08 to your Windows documentation. 3. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box. To cancel the setting,.... Click OK when the confirmation message appears. Media is complete. 1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 2. Place the paper on as an administrator, refer to 0.2 in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or selected from the pop-up , then cover it may become marked or ...
... POWER lamp flashes green seven times, and then release the button. With the printer on the printer. Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within approximately 2 to 5 mm / 0.08 to your Windows documentation. 3. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box. To cancel the setting,.... Click OK when the confirmation message appears. Media is complete. 1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 2. Place the paper on as an administrator, refer to 0.2 in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or selected from the pop-up , then cover it may become marked or ...
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Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in the Printer menu. Click Display Print Queue. 4. Select Cancel All Documents in Macintosh for the deletion. 1. In Windows XP and Windows 2000 The print jobs may not be degraded. Cannot Print to select an undesired ... Jobs Possible Cause There may be problems with the reduced printing function. 1. Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. 3. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, if the size of the data is selected Ensure that the page size setting matches the size of the paper...
Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in the Printer menu. Click Display Print Queue. 4. Select Cancel All Documents in Macintosh for the deletion. 1. In Windows XP and Windows 2000 The print jobs may not be degraded. Cannot Print to select an undesired ... Jobs Possible Cause There may be problems with the reduced printing function. 1. Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. 3. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, if the size of the data is selected Ensure that the page size setting matches the size of the paper...