iP8500 Quick Start Guide
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... Canceling Printing 21 Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 22 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 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...
... Canceling Printing 21 Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 22 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 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...
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...Details tab) are not displayed, when the printer properties dialog box is selected. The Print dialog box can be more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations, such as Print Head Cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to print a document. For details about these tabs, ...refer to Windows XP operation. The operations may vary depending on your operating system. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your ...
...Details tab) are not displayed, when the printer properties dialog box is selected. The Print dialog box can be more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations, such as Print Head Cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to print a document. For details about these tabs, ...refer to Windows XP operation. The operations may vary depending on your operating system. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your ...
iP8500 Quick Start Guide
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... the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. Printing will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is reinstalled. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to the right. Printing Maintenance (1) Insert the ink...
... the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. Printing will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is reinstalled. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to the right. Printing Maintenance (1) Insert the ink...
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... the Print Head" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. 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.... z Open the Top Cover, and make sure that each ink tank is out of the ink tank has been peeled off. If it . Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49 Step 2 If white stripes appear See "Print Head Cleaning...
... the Print Head" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. 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.... z Open the Top Cover, and make sure that each ink tank is out of the ink tank has been peeled off. If it . Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49 Step 2 If white stripes appear See "Print Head Cleaning...
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...printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you want to be printed. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 4 Print... the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on page 52. (6) If you...
...printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you want to be printed. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Printing Maintenance 4 Print... the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on page 52. (6) If you...
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.... (4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 4 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the Name list and click Utility. The nozzle check pattern will be checked before cleaning. (4) Ensure that the pattern is printed properly. Otherwise, click Quit to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog...
.... (4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 4 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the Name list and click Utility. The nozzle check pattern will be checked before cleaning. (4) Ensure that the pattern is printed properly. Otherwise, click Quit to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog...
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... Cleaning in the Pattern Check dialog box to start Print Head Cleaning. When white stripes appear (2) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 2 print head nozzles need cleaning. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. 52 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer...
... Cleaning in the Pattern Check dialog box to start Print Head Cleaning. When white stripes appear (2) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 2 print head nozzles need cleaning. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. 52 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer...
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... of step 3-(3) is on the Pattern Check dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. With the printer on page 28. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. 53 See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that...
... of step 3-(3) is on the Pattern Check dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. With the printer on page 28. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. 53 See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that...
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... page 49. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is not enough ink. Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The nozzle check pattern is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on . 54 This takes about 70 seconds. z If the...
... page 49. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is not enough ink. Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The nozzle check pattern is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on . 54 This takes about 70 seconds. z If the...
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... the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that Cleaning is selected from the Name list and click Utility. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. 55 Group 1: Green (BCI-6G), Red (BCI-6R...
... the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that Cleaning is selected from the Name list and click Utility. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. 55 Group 1: Green (BCI-6G), Red (BCI-6R...
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... until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 70 seconds. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be printed correctly if there is insufficient. z The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (5) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 49. See "Printing the Nozzle...
... until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 70 seconds. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be printed correctly if there is insufficient. z The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (5) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 49. See "Printing the Nozzle...
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.... 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 57 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is closed. 1 Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste...
.... 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 57 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the printer properties dialog box. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is closed. 1 Ensure that cleaning the Print Head causes waste...
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... items to check the Print Head condition. This takes about 90 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to be worn out. Be sure to clean. Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. All colors: Selecting both ink groups...
... items to check the Print Head condition. This takes about 90 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to be worn out. Be sure to clean. Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. All colors: Selecting both ink groups...
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...click Set and then adjust the Quality bar for the Print Quality setting. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 42. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is printed. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab of the printer driver, confirm that they are in the correct order ... Errors Problem Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Possible Cause Ink tank is not seated properly/Ink tank is empty, replace the ink tank. If there remains a part of the paper. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 53. It may resolve the...
...click Set and then adjust the Quality bar for the Print Quality setting. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 42. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is printed. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab of the printer driver, confirm that they are in the correct order ... Errors Problem Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Possible Cause Ink tank is not seated properly/Ink tank is empty, replace the ink tank. If there remains a part of the paper. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 53. It may resolve the...
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... closed Clear the jammed paper, reload paper in the printer, then press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. If the Print Head is open it . Inner Cover is already installed, remove the Print Head and check the electrical contacts for the ink used during Print Head Cleaning. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to cancel the error so...
... closed Clear the jammed paper, reload paper in the printer, then press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. If the Print Head is open it . Inner Cover is already installed, remove the Print Head and check the electrical contacts for the ink used during Print Head Cleaning. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to cancel the error so...
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.... 1. If iP8500 does not appear on the desktop and select Properties. 2. Check whether the General tab shows any unusual condition. For details on how to resolve the error, refer to use is securely connected to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Printer you can continue printing. when printing starts...
.... 1. If iP8500 does not appear on the desktop and select Properties. 2. Check whether the General tab shows any unusual condition. For details on how to resolve the error, refer to use is securely connected to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Printer you can continue printing. when printing starts...
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... paper in the display on your camera with a new one immediately after printing. Printer cover open The Top Cover is open , close it to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. After cleaning, reinstall the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. Ink tank is empty Replace the ink ...tank with the Paper Feed Switch on the printer, and select Continue* in waste ink absorber to check for...
... paper in the display on your camera with a new one immediately after printing. Printer cover open The Top Cover is open , close it to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. After cleaning, reinstall the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. Ink tank is empty Replace the ink ...tank with the Paper Feed Switch on the printer, and select Continue* in waste ink absorber to check for...
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... 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 Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Inside of Contents Your printer's electronic User's Guide, located on the Setup Software and...
... 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 Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Inside of Contents Your printer's electronic User's Guide, located on the Setup Software and...
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Index Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Print Head Holder 45 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Quality 17, 29, 68 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 68 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 14 Printer Properties dialog box 16, 28, 49, 69 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera .... 22 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Printing with Macintosh 18 Printing with...
Index Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Print Head Holder 45 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Quality 17, 29, 68 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 68 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 14 Printer Properties dialog box 16, 28, 49, 69 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera .... 22 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Printing with Macintosh 18 Printing with...
iP8500 Easy Setup Instructions
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...printer driver before the printer is ready. 1 TURN THE PRINTER OFF. 2 Connect one end of an ink tank. click USB Port 5 Close (a) the inner cover and then (b) the top cover. IMPORTANT: Be sure to close the inner cover completely, or the paper will perform a print head cleaning...IMPORTANT: Print Head Alignment (Step 6) requires that 8.5" x 11" paper is equipped with Step 6 on the printer. Write down until the ink tank clicks into place. PIXMA iP8500 Series Photo Printer Photo Printer Series Quick Start Guide Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP8500 Series Print Head Power ...
...printer driver before the printer is ready. 1 TURN THE PRINTER OFF. 2 Connect one end of an ink tank. click USB Port 5 Close (a) the inner cover and then (b) the top cover. IMPORTANT: Be sure to close the inner cover completely, or the paper will perform a print head cleaning...IMPORTANT: Print Head Alignment (Step 6) requires that 8.5" x 11" paper is equipped with Step 6 on the printer. Write down until the ink tank clicks into place. PIXMA iP8500 Series Photo Printer Photo Printer Series Quick Start Guide Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP8500 Series Print Head Power ...