iP8500 Quick Start Guide
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... 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...
... 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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... 2 Open the Top Cover, and pull down the Inner Cover forward to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal 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 . Push the tab and remove the ink tank.... tank runs out of consumables. Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Handle ink tanks carefully to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 45 Do not touch the lock lever; The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Remove the empty ink tank.
... 2 Open the Top Cover, and pull down the Inner Cover forward to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal 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 . Push the tab and remove the ink tank.... tank runs out of consumables. Be sure to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Handle ink tanks carefully to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 45 Do not touch the lock lever; The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 3 Remove the empty ink tank.
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... the mark on the ink tank until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is specified. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if...
... the mark on the ink tank until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is specified. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if...
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... of ink, replace it is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 68. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning 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...
... of ink, replace it is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 68. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning 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...
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... the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. (1) (2) (1) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 1 print head nozzles need cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. 52
... the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. (1) (2) (1) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 1 print head nozzles need cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. 52
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...not be checked before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of step 3-(3) is on. 54 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 42. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Group 1: Green (BCI-6G), Red (...Print Check Pattern to be printed correctly if there is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. z If the problem remains after performing step 1 to clean. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer...
...not be checked before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of step 3-(3) is on. 54 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 42. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Group 1: Green (BCI-6G), Red (...Print Check Pattern to be printed correctly if there is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 57. z If the problem remains after performing step 1 to clean. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer...
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.... Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57. 56 Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. This takes about 70 seconds.
.... Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57. 56 Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. This takes about 70 seconds.
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... Ink Group to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to check the Print Head condition. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. This takes about 90 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to be worn out. If a particular color is displayed, click OK...
... Ink Group to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to check the Print Head condition. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. This takes about 90 seconds. 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to be worn out. If a particular color is displayed, click OK...
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...not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C),... Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the ...
...not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C),... Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the ...
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Print Head is empty, replace the ink tank. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is used In the Print dialog box of the paper. 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. Troubleshooting Print Quality is...
Print Head is empty, replace the ink tank. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is used In the Print dialog box of the paper. 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. Troubleshooting Print Quality is...
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... RESUME/CANCEL button to correct the error. Replace it with an empty ink tank. If the Print Head is nearly full. If this printer. 76 Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink absorber is already installed, remove the Print Head and check the electrical contacts for the ink used during Print Head Cleaning. Before the waste ink absorber...
... RESUME/CANCEL button to correct the error. Replace it with an empty ink tank. If the Print Head is nearly full. If this printer. 76 Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink absorber is already installed, remove the Print Head and check the electrical contacts for the ink used during Print Head Cleaning. Before the waste ink absorber...
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... the printer and reconnect it matches the size of loaded paper is securely connected to the computer and try printing again. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again....print head cleaning. "Error No.: 300" * "Error No.: 1700"* "Error No.: 1851"* "Error No.: 1856"* When using Windows Me, or Windows 98, click the Device Manager tab. Troubleshooting Problem Writing Error/ Output Error/ Communication Error Cannot print... when 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 ...
... the printer and reconnect it matches the size of loaded paper is securely connected to the computer and try printing again. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again....print head cleaning. "Error No.: 300" * "Error No.: 1700"* "Error No.: 1851"* "Error No.: 1856"* When using Windows Me, or Windows 98, click the Device Manager tab. Troubleshooting Problem Writing Error/ Output Error/ Communication Error Cannot print... when 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 ...
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... Inner Cover is recommended you replace it with a new one The printer has a built-in the display on the printer and retry printing. Printer cover open The Top Cover is ready, the printer starts printing automatically. If the Print Head has already been installed, remove it . If the error still remains, the Print Head may damage the printer if you can press...
... Inner Cover is recommended you replace it with a new one The printer has a built-in the display on the printer and retry printing. Printer cover open The Top Cover is ready, the printer starts printing automatically. If the Print Head has already been installed, remove it . If the error still remains, the Print Head may damage the printer if you can press...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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...
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...
iP8500 Easy Setup Instructions
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... appears, TURN THE PRINTER ON. Select iP8500 and click Maintenance. 6 Windows® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment 6 Macintosh® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment Windows 1 Be sure to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon, then the Mac OS X folder, then the Printer Driver folder. 3 Double-click the PIXMA iP8500 300.pkg icon...
... appears, TURN THE PRINTER ON. Select iP8500 and click Maintenance. 6 Windows® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment 6 Macintosh® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment Windows 1 Be sure to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon, then the Mac OS X folder, then the Printer Driver folder. 3 Double-click the PIXMA iP8500 300.pkg icon...