iP4200 Quick Start Guide
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... Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 47 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Aligning the Print Head 60 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65 Cannot Connect to PC Properly 66 Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors 67 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not...
... Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 47 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Aligning the Print Head 60 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65 Cannot Connect to PC Properly 66 Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors 67 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not...
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...light red. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 67. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 42. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 47 Step 2 If missing lines or white stripes appear See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 37. Contact the Customer Care Center. See "..., it . Replace the ink tank. If the ink tank lamp is inserted in the printer driver settings. Make sure that the correct ink tank color is inserted in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are probably clogged. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 60 46 If the problem...
...light red. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 67. See "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 42. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 47 Step 2 If missing lines or white stripes appear See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 37. Contact the Customer Care Center. See "..., it . Replace the ink tank. If the ink tank lamp is inserted in the printer driver settings. Make sure that the correct ink tank color is inserted in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are probably clogged. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 60 46 If the problem...
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... about four minutes to "Routine Maintenance" of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, refer to finish printing. z If results of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. Printing Maintenance (3) Read the message and click Print Head Alignment. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is printed in "Handling Error Messages" on page 77. z The pattern is...
... about four minutes to "Routine Maintenance" of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, refer to finish printing. z If results of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. Printing Maintenance (3) Read the message and click Print Head Alignment. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is printed in "Handling Error Messages" on page 77. z The pattern is...
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The printer is aligned automatically. z If the pattern is printed in "Handling Error Messages" on page 77. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the printed pattern. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, refer to use. z The pattern is not printed successfully, refer to "Eleven flashes" in black and blue. 63 If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is now ready to "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually.
The printer is aligned automatically. z If the pattern is printed in "Handling Error Messages" on page 77. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the printed pattern. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, refer to use. z The pattern is not printed successfully, refer to "Eleven flashes" in black and blue. 63 If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is now ready to "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually.
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... Errors 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. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 47. Open the printer... bar for uneven ink output. Paper loaded wrong side up Check the print side of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print Head. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is missing from the pop-up menu and then click Detailed...
... Errors 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. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 47. Open the printer... bar for uneven ink output. Paper loaded wrong side up Check the print side of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print Head. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is missing from the pop-up menu and then click Detailed...
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...printing because this error still remains, the Print Head may not be damaged. z The ink has run out Possible causes are flashing, check how fast they flash. Replace the empty ink tank immediately after the printing. Fast flashing (at about one ink tanks of the printer.) Canon recommends that has occurred. If the Print Head... is open or close the Top Cover. Inner Cover is already installed, remove the Print Head and reinstall it ....
...printing because this error still remains, the Print Head may not be damaged. z The ink has run out Possible causes are flashing, check how fast they flash. Replace the empty ink tank immediately after the printing. Fast flashing (at about one ink tanks of the printer.) Canon recommends that has occurred. If the Print Head... is open or close the Top Cover. Inner Cover is already installed, remove the Print Head and reinstall it ....
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.... Eleven flashes Automatic print head alignment failed Possible causes are clogged. Automatic head alignment cannot be compatible with this printer. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error and move the printer to the printer. For details on page 37. Printing under the situation may not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. Canon shall not be...
.... Eleven flashes Automatic print head alignment failed Possible causes are clogged. Automatic head alignment cannot be compatible with this printer. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error and move the printer to the printer. For details on page 37. Printing under the situation may not be liable for detecting the remaining ink level. Canon shall not be...
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...switching hub or other device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it matches the size of the error will be used during print head cleaning, for automatic duplex printing are Letter and 5" x 7"/ 127.0 x 177.8 mm. The Printer List opens. 2. This error message indicates that it directly to the...Printer is securely connected to add the printer. Printer you can continue printing. If iP4200 does not appear on the Print dialog box. Ensure that the iP4200 is not selected on the Printer popup menu on the Print dialog box Select iP4200 on the Printer pop-up menu on the Printer...
...switching hub or other device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it matches the size of the error will be used during print head cleaning, for automatic duplex printing are Letter and 5" x 7"/ 127.0 x 177.8 mm. The Printer List opens. 2. This error message indicates that it directly to the...Printer is securely connected to add the printer. Printer you can continue printing. If iP4200 does not appear on the Print dialog box. Ensure that the iP4200 is not selected on the Printer popup menu on the Print dialog box Select iP4200 on the Printer pop-up menu on the Printer...
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... that is not supported by selecting Continue*1 on the display on your camera. Printer cover open Close the Inner Cover and select Stop in "Handling Error Messages" on the printer and retry printing. If the error still remains, the Print Head may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to...
... that is not supported by selecting Continue*1 on the display on your camera. Printer cover open Close the Inner Cover and select Stop in "Handling Error Messages" on the printer and retry printing. If the error still remains, the Print Head may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to...
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No ink The ink tank may damage the Print Head. Then printing can continue under the situation may not be...(Printer ALARM lamp flashes orange thirteen times) Replace the ink tank. Hardware Error/No ink Ink tank errors have occurred Replace the ink tank. (Printer ALARM lamp flashes orange fifteen times) Printer error An error requiring servicing might have occurred (Printer... ink tank installed. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the printer, and then reconnect the camera to the printer. Canon shall not be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition. If multiple ink tank ...
No ink The ink tank may damage the Print Head. Then printing can continue under the situation may not be...(Printer ALARM lamp flashes orange thirteen times) Replace the ink tank. Hardware Error/No ink Ink tank errors have occurred Replace the ink tank. (Printer ALARM lamp flashes orange fifteen times) Printer error An error requiring servicing might have occurred (Printer... ink tank installed. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the printer, and then reconnect the camera to the printer. Canon shall not be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition. If multiple ink tank ...
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... printing takes a long time or if it . z The print head nozzles may be clogged if printing becomes faint or colors are using the correct type of paper. For details, see "Handling Error Messages" on the model or brand of your printer ...printer. 2. For other photo and check if it does not automatically turn on Canon-brand PictBridgeor Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras. In such a case, disconnect the cable between the digital camera and printer, follow the procedure below. 1. The error messages and operations may stop printing. Troubleshooting z PictBridge or Canon...
... printing takes a long time or if it . z The print head nozzles may be clogged if printing becomes faint or colors are using the correct type of paper. For details, see "Handling Error Messages" on the model or brand of your printer ...printer. 2. For other photo and check if it does not automatically turn on Canon-brand PictBridgeor Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras. In such a case, disconnect the cable between the digital camera and printer, follow the procedure below. 1. The error messages and operations may stop printing. Troubleshooting z PictBridge or Canon...
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...Printer Driver 35 Advanced Printing 28 ALARM lamp 77 Aligning the Print Head 60 An Error Message Appears on the Printer 38 Insert the ink tank 44 K Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks 40 L Load Limit Mark 8, 13 Loading Paper 4 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 7 Loading Paper in the Cassette 11 M Matte Photo...Check Pattern examining 50 printing 47 O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu (Windows 35 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the Digital Camera 81 Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box (Macintosh 49 Canon IJ Status Monitor (...
...Printer Driver 35 Advanced Printing 28 ALARM lamp 77 Aligning the Print Head 60 An Error Message Appears on the Printer 38 Insert the ink tank 44 K Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks 40 L Load Limit Mark 8, 13 Loading Paper 4 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 7 Loading Paper in the Cassette 11 M Matte Photo...Check Pattern examining 50 printing 47 O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu (Windows 35 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the Digital Camera 81 Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box (Macintosh 49 Canon IJ Status Monitor (...
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... box 21, 24 Print Head Alignment 60, 62 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Print Head Holder 42 Print Media to Avoid 4 Print Quality 22, 67 Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors........... 67 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 19 Printer Properties dialog box 21, 35, 47 Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera 84 Printing Photographs Directly from...
... box 21, 24 Print Head Alignment 60, 62 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Print Head Holder 42 Print Media to Avoid 4 Print Quality 22, 67 Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors........... 67 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 19 Printer Properties dialog box 21, 35, 47 Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera 84 Printing Photographs Directly from...
Service Manual
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... counter setting (4) User mode (5) Service mode Service test print, EEPROM initialization, Waste ink counter reset Destination settings 3-4. PRINTER TRANSPORTATION Part 2: TECHNICAL REFERENCE 1. BLOCK DIAGRAM 2. Carriage Board (Print Head Connector) PIXMA iP4200 Specifications Special Tools 1-5. PRINT MODE 4. REPAIR 3-1. Verification Items (1) Service test print (2) EEPROM information print 4. Serial Number Location 2. Operator Call Errors 2-2. Special Notes on Service Part Replacement (and Disassembling / Reassembling...
... counter setting (4) User mode (5) Service mode Service test print, EEPROM initialization, Waste ink counter reset Destination settings 3-4. PRINTER TRANSPORTATION Part 2: TECHNICAL REFERENCE 1. BLOCK DIAGRAM 2. Carriage Board (Print Head Connector) PIXMA iP4200 Specifications Special Tools 1-5. PRINT MODE 4. REPAIR 3-1. Verification Items (1) Service test print (2) EEPROM information print 4. Serial Number Location 2. Operator Call Errors 2-2. Special Notes on Service Part Replacement (and Disassembling / Reassembling...
Service Manual
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... screws at replacement of the paper feed motor unit. *1: Only for details] 1 min. 1-2 Print head cleaning When print quality is smeared Computer (application 5 min. Computer (settings 2 min. Ink tank replacement When an ink tank becomes empty. ("No ink error" via the printer driver) 1 min. is not satisfying. Computer (settings via the computer, or ink tank...
... screws at replacement of the paper feed motor unit. *1: Only for details] 1 min. 1-2 Print head cleaning When print quality is smeared Computer (application 5 min. Computer (settings 2 min. Ink tank replacement When an ink tank becomes empty. ("No ink error" via the printer driver) 1 min. is not satisfying. Computer (settings via the computer, or ink tank...
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... paper, and press the Resume/Cancel button. The error is indicated if the paper output tray is closed at start of the computer connected to the printer. 2-1. Ink tank not installed. [1660] Install the applicable ink tank(s) properly, and confirm that the LED's of the print head [1405]). Paper jam in the rear guide...
... paper, and press the Resume/Cancel button. The error is indicated if the paper output tray is closed at start of the computer connected to the printer. 2-1. Ink tank not installed. [1660] Install the applicable ink tank(s) properly, and confirm that the LED's of the print head [1405]). Paper jam in the rear guide...
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... of the next page. The paper being used at error occurrence, the error is indicated after the paper is skipped (not printed). Multiple ink tanks of ink, or when the sensor's AD value 1-6 If the error occurs, the print head alignment values are not changed. - If paper is... likely to occur soon. 9 times The connected digital camera or digital video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing. [2001] Remove the cable between the camera and the printer. 10 times 11 ...
... of the next page. The paper being used at error occurrence, the error is indicated after the paper is skipped (not printed). Multiple ink tanks of ink, or when the sensor's AD value 1-6 If the error occurs, the print head alignment values are not changed. - If paper is... likely to occur soon. 9 times The connected digital camera or digital video camera does not support Camera Direct Printing. [2001] Remove the cable between the camera and the printer. 10 times 11 ...
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...motor (QK1-1500) 3 times Line feed error [6000] - Timing sensor unit (QM2-2683) - Carriage unit (QM2-2207) - Timing slit strip film (QC1-6394) - Resume/Cancel button, the automatic print is disabled. *1: Only for models supporting CD / DVD printing *2: Only for 5 sec. head alignment will not be faulty) - Replace ...the applicable ink tank with a once-empty or refilled ink tank can damage the print head. A non-supported ink tank is installed (the ink tank LED is installed. Replace the ink tank(s). If printing is turned off ). or longer to 1419] Access cover open. [1200] An ...
...motor (QK1-1500) 3 times Line feed error [6000] - Timing sensor unit (QM2-2683) - Carriage unit (QM2-2207) - Timing slit strip film (QC1-6394) - Resume/Cancel button, the automatic print is disabled. *1: Only for models supporting CD / DVD printing *2: Only for 5 sec. head alignment will not be faulty) - Replace ...the applicable ink tank with a once-empty or refilled ink tank can damage the print head. A non-supported ink tank is installed (the ink tank LED is installed. Replace the ink tank(s). If printing is turned off ). or longer to 1419] Access cover open. [1200] An ...
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...'y, check the waste ink amount (by service test print or EEPROM information print). Logic board ass'y (QM2-2670)*1 ASF (cam) sensor error [5700] - Print head (QY6-0059) - Logic board ass'y (QM2-2670)*1 Continuous alternate blinking Alarm LED lit ROM error RAM error - Ink absorber kit (QY5-0146) Print head temperature rise error [5200] - Logic board ass'y (QM2-2670)*1 - Carriage lift...
...'y, check the waste ink amount (by service test print or EEPROM information print). Logic board ass'y (QM2-2670)*1 ASF (cam) sensor error [5700] - Print head (QY6-0059) - Logic board ass'y (QM2-2670)*1 Continuous alternate blinking Alarm LED lit ROM error RAM error - Ink absorber kit (QY5-0146) Print head temperature rise error [5200] - Logic board ass'y (QM2-2670)*1 - Carriage lift...
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To the top 1-11 Adjustment / Settings, (5) Service mode, for details.] *2: Replace the print head only after the print head deep cleaning is 7% or more, also replace the ink absorber kit (QY5-0146) when replacing the logic board ass'y. [See Section 3-3. *1: Before replacement of the logic board ass'y, check the waste ink amount (by service test print or EEPROM information print). If the waste ink amount is performed 2 times, and when the problem persists.
To the top 1-11 Adjustment / Settings, (5) Service mode, for details.] *2: Replace the print head only after the print head deep cleaning is 7% or more, also replace the ink absorber kit (QY5-0146) when replacing the logic board ass'y. [See Section 3-3. *1: Before replacement of the logic board ass'y, check the waste ink amount (by service test print or EEPROM information print). If the waste ink amount is performed 2 times, and when the problem persists.