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Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to load paper in the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette. z If the POWER lamp changes to orange and begins flashing, refer to Avoid Do not use the following types of paper with holes (Loose-... • Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb) • Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb) * non-Canon branded paper • Picture postcards • Postcards affixed with photos or stickers • Envelopes with double flaps • Envelopes with sticker flaps • Envelopes...
Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to load paper in the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette. z If the POWER lamp changes to orange and begins flashing, refer to Avoid Do not use the following types of paper with holes (Loose-... • Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb) • Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb) * non-Canon branded paper • Picture postcards • Postcards affixed with photos or stickers • Envelopes with double flaps • Envelopes with sticker flaps • Envelopes...
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... When Low Ink is out of ink. Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are closed. Printing Maintenance Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank If an ink tank needs replacing, the POWER lamp will change from green to... orange and flash four times, as soon as possible. The ink tank with [X] symbol is Detected The BJ Status Monitor appears as soon as ink tank ...
... When Low Ink is out of ink. Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are closed. Printing Maintenance Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank If an ink tank needs replacing, the POWER lamp will change from green to... orange and flash four times, as soon as possible. The ink tank with [X] symbol is Detected The BJ Status Monitor appears as soon as ink tank ...
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...film from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it . z Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may not be ejected correctly. 5 Insert the ink tank. 46 z Once the protective cap... is removed, do not touch the open ink port. z Ensure that all the orange tape has been peeled off the orange tape. Printing Maintenance 4 Prepare a replacement tank. (1) Unpack the new ink tank and pull off...to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Then, remove the film. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as this step ...
...film from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it . z Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may not be ejected correctly. 5 Insert the ink tank. 46 z Once the protective cap... is removed, do not touch the open ink port. z Ensure that all the orange tape has been peeled off the orange tape. Printing Maintenance 4 Prepare a replacement tank. (1) Unpack the new ink tank and pull off...to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Then, remove the film. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as this step ...
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...head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that the ink tank contains ink. z Ensure that all the orange tape of ink, replace it is installed securely. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 53 After ... or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; See "Print Quality is installed at the correct location. 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.
...head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that the ink tank contains ink. z Ensure that all the orange tape of ink, replace it is installed securely. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 53 After ... or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; See "Print Quality is installed at the correct location. 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.
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...wrong side up Check the print side of the orange tape as seen on the label. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the pop-...up menu and then click Detailed Setting. 3. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is misaligned Align the...on page 42. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear ...
...wrong side up Check the print side of the orange tape as seen on the label. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the pop-...up menu and then click Detailed Setting. 3. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is misaligned Align the...on page 42. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear ...
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... the front side of the next paper. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button and move the printer to print a nozzle check pattern. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer back on after leaving it for information on the Sheet Feeder. Possible causes are as follows: z... flashes Automatic print head alignment failed POWER lamp flashes alternately green and orange Try This The size of paper may have occurred. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49 for a while. Plug the printer back in the User's Guide. The reverse side will discharge the ...
... the front side of the next paper. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button and move the printer to print a nozzle check pattern. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer back on after leaving it for information on the Sheet Feeder. Possible causes are as follows: z... flashes Automatic print head alignment failed POWER lamp flashes alternately green and orange Try This The size of paper may have occurred. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49 for a while. Plug the printer back in the User's Guide. The reverse side will discharge the ...
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...that the POWER lamp lights green. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon PIXMA iP8500) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon PIXMA iP8500) (where n is a number) is initializing. If successful, the problem may occur in the printer. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. When the POWER lamp is securely .... 3. If paper is loaded, ensure that the printer cable is flashing orange, an error may have been with the cable(s). Follow the on the Port tab (or the Details tab), or reinstall the printer driver. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click Start, and select All...
...that the POWER lamp lights green. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon PIXMA iP8500) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon PIXMA iP8500) (where n is a number) is initializing. If successful, the problem may occur in the printer. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. When the POWER lamp is securely .... 3. If paper is loaded, ensure that the printer cable is flashing orange, an error may have been with the cable(s). Follow the on the Port tab (or the Details tab), or reinstall the printer driver. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click Start, and select All...
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...absorber is flashing orange, an error may have been with the cable(s). Inner Cover is off, turn the printer on. Then try printing again. When the POWER lamp is nearly full. If successful, the problem may occur in the printer. If iP8500 does not appear on the Printer pop-up menu... on the Print dialog box. Eight flashes indicates that the printer is not selected on the Printer popup menu on the Print dialog box Select iP8500 on the Printer pop-up menu, add the printer following the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions. when printing starts Inner ...
...absorber is flashing orange, an error may have been with the cable(s). Inner Cover is off, turn the printer on. Then try printing again. When the POWER lamp is nearly full. If successful, the problem may occur in the printer. If iP8500 does not appear on the Printer pop-up menu... on the Print dialog box. Eight flashes indicates that the printer is not selected on the Printer popup menu on the Print dialog box Select iP8500 on the Printer pop-up menu, add the printer following the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions. when printing starts Inner ...
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...Paper Output Tray is closed after completing the current printing. If the Inner Cover is open Close the Top Cover on the printer flashes alternately orange and green). You can continue printing by selecting Continue* in either the Sheet Feeder or Cassette which you can press the ...RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes five times.) Install a Print Head according to the printer. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and ...
...Paper Output Tray is closed after completing the current printing. If the Inner Cover is open Close the Top Cover on the printer flashes alternately orange and green). You can continue printing by selecting Continue* in either the Sheet Feeder or Cassette which you can press the ...RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes five times.) Install a Print Head according to the printer. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and ...
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...USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Properly 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 Error Message is Displayed on the Screen Cannot Print Properly from the... Matte Photo Paper Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Envelopes Checking the Status 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...
...USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Properly 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 Error Message is Displayed on the Screen Cannot Print Properly from the... Matte Photo Paper Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Envelopes Checking the Status 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...
iP8500 Easy Setup Instructions
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...to the color guide on the printer. NOTE: Do not touch the print head nozzles and the electrical contacts. 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the printer and connect... paper support and extend the paper output tray. IMPORTANT: Be sure the printer is off and discard the orange protective cap. If you do not know your products. Press the POWER... until it down the serial number located inside the printer. PIXMA iP8500 Series Photo Printer Photo Printer Series Quick Start Guide Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP8500 Series Print Head Power Cord Ink Tanks BCI-6R...
...to the color guide on the printer. NOTE: Do not touch the print head nozzles and the electrical contacts. 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the printer and connect... paper support and extend the paper output tray. IMPORTANT: Be sure the printer is off and discard the orange protective cap. If you do not know your products. Press the POWER... until it down the serial number located inside the printer. PIXMA iP8500 Series Photo Printer Photo Printer Series Quick Start Guide Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP8500 Series Print Head Power Cord Ink Tanks BCI-6R...