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... answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to your CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. Internet - CarePAK must be purchased during your product's warranty period. For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our...canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to three full years of the printer): Setup Software & User's Guide CD version number (USCD X.X) located on the front of service and support coverage at (1-866...
... answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to your CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. Internet - CarePAK must be purchased during your product's warranty period. For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our...canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to three full years of the printer): Setup Software & User's Guide CD version number (USCD X.X) located on the front of service and support coverage at (1-866...
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... other product and brand names are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in part, without notice. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon PIXMA iP8500 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. No representation is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc., has determined that it will be understood to change without the prior written consent...
... other product and brand names are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in part, without notice. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon PIXMA iP8500 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. No representation is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc., has determined that it will be understood to change without the prior written consent...
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...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 ...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...67 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 68 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams ... the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 83 User's Guide Table of Contents ...
...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 ...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...67 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 68 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams ... the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 83 User's Guide Table of Contents ...
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...the feature you want to know more information, view the iP8500 User's Guide on the Printer 1 Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready. 2 Clicking ? in the printer's properties window, press the F1 key, or click ?...Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, or use them. Basic Printing Basic Printing This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer and how to use the online help within your desired topic. in the Page Setup dialog box or Print dialog box, click ? While ...
...the feature you want to know more information, view the iP8500 User's Guide on the Printer 1 Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready. 2 Clicking ? in the printer's properties window, press the F1 key, or click ?...Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, or use them. Basic Printing Basic Printing This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer and how to use the online help within your desired topic. in the Page Setup dialog box or Print dialog box, click ? While ...
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Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to Avoid Do not use the following types of paper with holes (Loose-leaf paper is printable when loaded from the Sheet Feeder.) 3 Sheet Feeder ...; Damp paper • 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 with...
Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to Avoid Do not use the following types of paper with holes (Loose-leaf paper is printable when loaded from the Sheet Feeder.) 3 Sheet Feeder ...; Damp paper • 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 with...
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... you regularly print onto. Loading paper in the User's Guide. 4 For example, if you intend to install the printer in a small place, such as on the printer driver settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the Cassette allows you to the other one. Legal-sized paper...Feeder is easy, and is convenient for each job. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to configure the printer driver beforehand. Loading paper in the User's Guide. • Continuous printing on the printer or printer driver. To change the paper source, use this feature, you frequently switch...
... you regularly print onto. Loading paper in the User's Guide. 4 For example, if you intend to install the printer in a small place, such as on the printer driver settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the Cassette allows you to the other one. Legal-sized paper...Feeder is easy, and is convenient for each job. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to configure the printer driver beforehand. Loading paper in the User's Guide. • Continuous printing on the printer or printer driver. To change the paper source, use this feature, you frequently switch...
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Sheet Feeder Lamp 1 2 (2) 1 Push the upper center ( ) of the paper before loading it. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. For details, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 2 Prepare to load paper. 2 1 (1) 1 Open the ... Switch so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. 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.
Sheet Feeder Lamp 1 2 (2) 1 Push the upper center ( ) of the paper before loading it. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. For details, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 2 Prepare to load paper. 2 1 (1) 1 Open the ... Switch so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. 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.
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...it. z See "Printing Media" in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 15, or "Printing with the print side...Feed Switch so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. (2) Slide the paper guide against the left side of the printer driver settings, refer to "Using Specialty Media" on page 18. „ Loading Plain Paper in the opposite...For a detailed description of the paper stack. (4) Select 4" x 6" from Paper Size in the printer driver. When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the Cassette z For...
...it. z See "Printing Media" in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 15, or "Printing with the print side...Feed Switch so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. (2) Slide the paper guide against the left side of the printer driver settings, refer to "Using Specialty Media" on page 18. „ Loading Plain Paper in the opposite...For a detailed description of the paper stack. (4) Select 4" x 6" from Paper Size in the printer driver. When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the Cassette z For...
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z When loading 5" x 7"- Basic Printing 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Pull out the Cassette from the printer. (2) Remove the Cover on the Cassette. (3) Pinch the tab and extend the Cassette if needed. A5 or larger 5" x 7" or smaller z When loading A5- or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 203 mm / 8 inches or longer in length), do not extend the Cassette. or smaller sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 202 mm / 8 inches or shorter in length), extend the Cassette. z Legal-sized paper and 2.13" x 3.39"/54.0 x 86.0 mm size paper are not loadable in the Cassette. 8
z When loading 5" x 7"- Basic Printing 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Pull out the Cassette from the printer. (2) Remove the Cover on the Cassette. (3) Pinch the tab and extend the Cassette if needed. A5 or larger 5" x 7" or smaller z When loading A5- or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 203 mm / 8 inches or longer in length), do not extend the Cassette. or smaller sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 202 mm / 8 inches or shorter in length), extend the Cassette. z Legal-sized paper and 2.13" x 3.39"/54.0 x 86.0 mm size paper are not loadable in the Cassette. 8
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Push the Cassette all the way into the printer. If the Cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes larger than 5" x 7", the front edge of the cassette will extend beyond the front of the printer. 10 Basic Printing 4 Insert the Cassette into the printer. (1) Set the Cover on the Cassette. (2) Insert the Cassette into the printer.
Push the Cassette all the way into the printer. If the Cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes larger than 5" x 7", the front edge of the cassette will extend beyond the front of the printer. 10 Basic Printing 4 Insert the Cassette into the printer. (1) Set the Cover on the Cassette. (2) Insert the Cassette into the printer.
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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 Cassette Lamp 2 (2) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray. For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver.
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 Cassette Lamp 2 (2) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray. For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver.
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Basic Printing „ Loading 4" x 6"-Sized Paper in the Cassette Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the printer driver. This may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging. (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN. • ... or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. 12 sized paper. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of 4" x 6"- For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to fit the loaded paper stack. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. (5) Select 4" x 6" from Paper Size in...
Basic Printing „ Loading 4" x 6"-Sized Paper in the Cassette Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the printer driver. This may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging. (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN. • ... or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. 12 sized paper. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of 4" x 6"- For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to fit the loaded paper stack. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. (5) Select 4" x 6" from Paper Size in...
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... together. Then, load one sheet at a time. Select Plain Paper from Media Type in the Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively. 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 13 mm...High Resolution 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...
... together. Then, load one sheet at a time. Select Plain Paper from Media Type in the Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively. 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 13 mm...High Resolution 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...
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See "Loading Paper" on page 3. 3 Ensure that appear may vary, depending on the printer. When the Sheet Feeder lamp is lit, paper is fed from the Sheet Feeder. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper in Windows XP. 1 Turn on the software application you are for printing in the printer. Basic Printing Printing with Windows z The menu screens and dialog boxes that the proper paper source is selected. z The steps described in this section are using. When the Cassette lamp is lit, paper is fed from the Cassette. 4 Create a document or open a file to print. 15
See "Loading Paper" on page 3. 3 Ensure that appear may vary, depending on the printer. When the Sheet Feeder lamp is lit, paper is fed from the Sheet Feeder. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper in Windows XP. 1 Turn on the software application you are for printing in the printer. Basic Printing Printing with Windows z The menu screens and dialog boxes that the proper paper source is selected. z The steps described in this section are using. When the Cassette lamp is lit, paper is fed from the Cassette. 4 Create a document or open a file to print. 15
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Basic Printing 5 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from Paper Source. (2) Click OK. 16 Ensure that your printer is selected from the application software's File menu. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that Paper Feed Switch is selected. (3) Click Preferences or Properties. 6 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to select the type of media loaded in the printer.
Basic Printing 5 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from Paper Source. (2) Click OK. 16 Ensure that your printer is selected from the application software's File menu. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that Paper Feed Switch is selected. (3) Click Preferences or Properties. 6 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to select the type of media loaded in the printer.
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...the Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on page 21. To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on the printer. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document will look when printed. z ...Selecting the Preview before printing check box displays a preview screen that allows you to "Printer Driver Functions (Windows)" in the Set Print Quality dialog box. Some applications do not have a preview function. 7 Print the document. ...
...the Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on page 21. To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on the printer. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document will look when printed. z ...Selecting the Preview before printing check box displays a preview screen that allows you to "Printer Driver Functions (Windows)" in the Set Print Quality dialog box. Some applications do not have a preview function. 7 Print the document. ...
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... in this section are using. When the Cassette lamp is lit, paper is fed from the Sheet Feeder. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper on the printer. When the Sheet Feeder lamp is lit, paper is fed from the Cassette. 4 Create a document or open a file to print. 18... "Loading Paper" on page 3. 3 Ensure that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are for printing in Mac OS X v.10.3.x. 1 Turn on the printer.
... in this section are using. When the Cassette lamp is lit, paper is fed from the Sheet Feeder. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper on the printer. When the Sheet Feeder lamp is lit, paper is fed from the Cassette. 4 Create a document or open a file to print. 18... "Loading Paper" on page 3. 3 Ensure that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are for printing in Mac OS X v.10.3.x. 1 Turn on the printer.
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.... (3) Select the desired media type from Media Type. (4) Ensure that Paper Feed Switch is selected from Paper Source. (5) Select the print mode appropriate to your printer from Format for. (3) Select the desired paper size from Paper Size. 6 Specify the required settings. (4) Click OK. (1) Select Print from the application software's File menu...
.... (3) Select the desired media type from Media Type. (4) Ensure that Paper Feed Switch is selected from Paper Source. (5) Select the print mode appropriate to your printer from Format for. (3) Select the desired paper size from Paper Size. 6 Specify the required settings. (4) Click OK. (1) Select Print from the application software's File menu...
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... when printing documents consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation. - Some applications do not have selected. - For a detailed description of the Paper Source settings, refer to the characteristics of the document from Print Type. Detailed Setting: Select to "Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide. See "Adjusting Print...
... when printing documents consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation. - Some applications do not have selected. - For a detailed description of the Paper Source settings, refer to the characteristics of the document from Print Type. Detailed Setting: Select to "Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide. See "Adjusting Print...
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... you to confirm the status of the print job(s). Printing is canceled and paper is fed out. 21 Double-clicking the name of your printer in progress, click Pause. 7 Print the document. To cancel all the jobs in progress, select the desired document, then click Delete. ...Canceling Printing You can cancel a print job while printing, with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. 1 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing. (1) Press the RESUME/CANCEL button. To cancel a job in the list, click Stop Printing. Basic ...
... you to confirm the status of the print job(s). Printing is canceled and paper is fed out. 21 Double-clicking the name of your printer in progress, click Pause. 7 Print the document. To cancel all the jobs in progress, select the desired document, then click Delete. ...Canceling Printing You can cancel a print job while printing, with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. 1 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing. (1) Press the RESUME/CANCEL button. To cancel a job in the list, click Stop Printing. Basic ...
