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... support, free of the printer): Setup Software & User's Guide CD version number (USCD X.X) located on your product's warranty period. Serial Number (located on the inside of the printer): Model Number (located on the front of service charges, MondaySaturday (excluding holidays), during your CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is...
... support, free of the printer): Setup Software & User's Guide CD version number (USCD X.X) located on your product's warranty period. Serial Number (located on the inside of the printer): Model Number (located on the front of service charges, MondaySaturday (excluding holidays), during your CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is...
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... 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...Message Appears on the Screen 78 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 83 User's Guide Table of Contents 85 Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 93 Index 95 1
... 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...Message Appears on the Screen 78 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 83 User's Guide Table of Contents 85 Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 93 Index 95 1
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While in the upper right corner. provides detailed information about , or click the Help button when displayed. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to know more information, view the iP8500 User's Guide on the Printer 1 Press the POWER button. Then click the feature you want to steady (nonflashing) green when the...
While in the upper right corner. provides detailed information about , or click the Help button when displayed. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to know more information, view the iP8500 User's Guide on the Printer 1 Press the POWER button. Then click the feature you want to steady (nonflashing) green when the...
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...Feeder or Cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automatically switches to the other one. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 4 For information on the media loadable in the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette, refer to "Printing Media" in... volume of the type of paper to be fed from the Cassette whenever you intend to install the printer in the User's Guide. • Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can also specify the type/size of paper you regularly print onto. For example, if you ...
...Feeder or Cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automatically switches to the other one. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 4 For information on the media loadable in the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette, refer to "Printing Media" in... volume of the type of paper to be fed from the Cassette whenever you intend to install the printer in the User's Guide. • Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can also specify the type/size of paper you regularly print onto. For example, if you ...
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...the Front Cover to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 5 Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. Basic Printing Loading Plain Paper in the Sheet Feeder z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13. z See "Printing ...Media" in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to support the paper. You can also select the paper source with ...
...the Front Cover to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 5 Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. Basic Printing Loading Plain Paper in the Sheet Feeder z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13. z See "Printing ...Media" in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to support the paper. You can also select the paper source with ...
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... the paper stack. (4) Select 4" x 6" from Paper Size in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 7 z See "Printing Media" in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to "Using Specialty Media" on how to 20 sheets of 4" x 6"-sized paper. (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Sheet Feeder... specialty media into the Sheet Feeder with Macintosh" on page 18. Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13.
... the paper stack. (4) Select 4" x 6" from Paper Size in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 7 z See "Printing Media" in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to "Using Specialty Media" on how to 20 sheets of 4" x 6"-sized paper. (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Sheet Feeder... specialty media into the Sheet Feeder with Macintosh" on page 18. Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13.
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5 Prepare the Paper Output Tray. 1 Basic Printing (1) 1 Push the upper center ( ) of the Front Cover to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 11 You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray. Cassette Lamp 2 (2) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely.
5 Prepare the Paper Output Tray. 1 Basic Printing (1) 1 Push the upper center ( ) of the Front Cover to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 11 You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray. Cassette Lamp 2 (2) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely.
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... Paper Up to 80 sheets Up to 80 sheets T-Shirt Transfers 1 sheet 1 sheet Transparencies Up to 30 sheets Up to 30 sheets Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo... does not feed properly, fan the paper to prevent sticking together. z For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to the User's Guide. 14 Basic Printing Canon Specialty Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Sheet Feeder Cassette Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Up to...
... Paper Up to 80 sheets Up to 80 sheets T-Shirt Transfers 1 sheet 1 sheet Transparencies Up to 30 sheets Up to 30 sheets Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo... does not feed properly, fan the paper to prevent sticking together. z For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to the User's Guide. 14 Basic Printing Canon Specialty Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Sheet Feeder Cassette Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Up to...
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... procedure for selecting the paper source with the Paper Feed Switch on the Main tab. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to "Printer Driver Functions (Windows)" in the User's Guide. For a detailed description of the Paper Source settings, refer to stop printing. z Selecting the Preview before printing ... quality in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on BJ Status Monitor to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide or Help. To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on page 21. z Click Cancel Printing on the printer.
... procedure for selecting the paper source with the Paper Feed Switch on the Main tab. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to "Printer Driver Functions (Windows)" in the User's Guide. For a detailed description of the Paper Source settings, refer to stop printing. z Selecting the Preview before printing ... quality in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on BJ Status Monitor to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide or Help. To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on page 21. z Click Cancel Printing on the printer.
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... when printing documents consisting mainly of the Paper Source settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. z Clicking the Preview button displays a preview screen that allows you to "Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)" in color and at a print quality suited to fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. z When you have...
... when printing documents consisting mainly of the Paper Source settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. z Clicking the Preview button displays a preview screen that allows you to "Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)" in color and at a print quality suited to fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. z When you have...
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Many of these features are covered in the User's Guide. For more about. You can also customize the Print Quality ... the appearance and quality of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. Your printer automatically adjusts printer settings to creatively enhance the colors and output of your printouts. in the Page Setup dialog box or the...of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media, and inks for this chapter. See inside the back cover for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can...
Many of these features are covered in the User's Guide. For more about. You can also customize the Print Quality ... the appearance and quality of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. Your printer automatically adjusts printer settings to creatively enhance the colors and output of your printouts. in the Page Setup dialog box or the...of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media, and inks for this chapter. See inside the back cover for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can...
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...z For details about using the photo applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide included on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Macintosh) You can record data... clip-art. This enables you to create prints that reproduce color more information on the applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide. * ExifPrint is compatible with ExifPrint*. Easy-WebPrint...such as photo-lab quality prints without its right-hand side being cropped. Canon BJ Printers support ExifPrint and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and ...
...z For details about using the photo applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide included on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Macintosh) You can record data... clip-art. This enables you to create prints that reproduce color more information on the applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide. * ExifPrint is compatible with ExifPrint*. Easy-WebPrint...such as photo-lab quality prints without its right-hand side being cropped. Canon BJ Printers support ExifPrint and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and ...
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... .jpeg). Matte Photo Paper (Letter) - This section provides the procedure for Borderless Printing z The following media are loading in different color tones. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper on page 3. 38 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter and 5" x 7") - z ...for printing out photographs under Windows. z Borderless Printing may not assure high print quality on your Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. See "Loading Paper" on the printer. Photo Paper Pro (Letter and 4" x 6") - To ensure optimum printing results, select the correct media type ...
... .jpeg). Matte Photo Paper (Letter) - This section provides the procedure for Borderless Printing z The following media are loading in different color tones. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper on page 3. 38 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter and 5" x 7") - z ...for printing out photographs under Windows. z Borderless Printing may not assure high print quality on your Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. See "Loading Paper" on the printer. Photo Paper Pro (Letter and 4" x 6") - To ensure optimum printing results, select the correct media type ...
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... [T] [S] buttons on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print to specify the number of copies. For more information, refer to the Photo Application Guide. 6 Select the paper. (1) Click the Paper Selection tab. (2) Ensure that Paper Feed Switch is selected from Paper Source. (3) Select the size of the paper you...
... [T] [S] buttons on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print to specify the number of copies. For more information, refer to the Photo Application Guide. 6 Select the paper. (1) Click the Paper Selection tab. (2) Ensure that Paper Feed Switch is selected from Paper Source. (3) Select the size of the paper you...
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... the printed pattern. The printer is aligned automatically. z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover while printing. z If results of the User's Guide and align the Print Head...
... the printed pattern. The printer is aligned automatically. z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover while printing. z If results of the User's Guide and align the Print Head...
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Printing Maintenance z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If results of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 64 z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed.
Printing Maintenance z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If results of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 64 z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed.
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... 68 z "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 70 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 72 z "Paper Jams" on page 73 z "Handling Error Messages" on page 76 z "An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on page 78 z "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on page 81 Refer to the User's Guide for the...
... 68 z "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 70 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 72 z "Paper Jams" on page 73 z "Handling Error Messages" on page 76 z "An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on page 78 z "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on page 81 Refer to the User's Guide for the...
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... Installation does not start automatically when you inserted the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive: 1. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions.... Click Back on the screen that the CD-ROM icon is inserted into the drive If the printer driver installation did not start automatically when the Setup Software & User's Guide CDROM is displayed on the Welcome screen, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Turn the...
... Installation does not start automatically when you inserted the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive: 1. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions.... Click Back on the screen that the CD-ROM icon is inserted into the drive If the printer driver installation did not start automatically when the Setup Software & User's Guide CDROM is displayed on the Welcome screen, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Turn the...
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...message appears. 1. Select Prevent paper abrasion. Reduce the Intensity setting in the User's Guide. Back of the printer. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu. 3. Note that have high color saturation. With the printer on page 72. Periodically dirty clean the inside of the paper when using... tab, select Manual for Borderless Printing" on the printer. Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Paper feed roller is too high Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to your Windows documentation. 3. Media is...
...message appears. 1. Select Prevent paper abrasion. Reduce the Intensity setting in the User's Guide. Back of the printer. Select Color Options from the pop-up menu. 3. Note that have high color saturation. With the printer on page 72. Periodically dirty clean the inside of the paper when using... tab, select Manual for Borderless Printing" on the printer. Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Paper feed roller is too high Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to your Windows documentation. 3. Media is...
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... is loaded in Macintosh for at line breaks before resuming printing in the paper source selected with your printer displayed under Name in the User's Guide. 70 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Paper Output Tray is deleted. Print Head has overheated due to "Changing...
... is loaded in Macintosh for at line breaks before resuming printing in the paper source selected with your printer displayed under Name in the User's Guide. 70 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Paper Output Tray is deleted. Print Head has overheated due to "Changing...