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Contents 1 Preparation 2 Turn the Power On 3 Install the Print Head 4 Install the Ink Tanks 5 Install the Software 6 Loading Paper After Installing the Printer
Contents 1 Preparation 2 Turn the Power On 3 Install the Print Head 4 Install the Ink Tanks 5 Install the Software 6 Loading Paper After Installing the Printer
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Print Head ink tanks • Manuals • Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on the printer, remove all the orange tapes and the protective sheets. 1 Preparation ■ Check the Included Items Before turning on -screen manuals) • Warranty • A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer. power cord
Print Head ink tanks • Manuals • Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on the printer, remove all the orange tapes and the protective sheets. 1 Preparation ■ Check the Included Items Before turning on -screen manuals) • Warranty • A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer. power cord
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... large size paper such as 14" x 17"/355.6 x 431.8 mm or thick paper by loading the paper in front of the printer. • You can print on the back corners of the printer to move it .
... large size paper such as 14" x 17"/355.6 x 431.8 mm or thick paper by loading the paper in front of the printer. • You can print on the back corners of the printer to move it .
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The Front Tray (B) opens. This is normal operation. • If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the printer is where you install the Print Head.) • Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to it. • The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves. 3 Install the Print Head 1 A 2 C 1 234 5 6 D B Press the button (A). Open the Top Cover (C). The Print Head Holder (D) comes out. (This is turned on.
The Front Tray (B) opens. This is normal operation. • If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the printer is where you install the Print Head.) • Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to it. • The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves. 3 Install the Print Head 1 A 2 C 1 234 5 6 D B Press the button (A). Open the Top Cover (C). The Print Head Holder (D) comes out. (This is turned on.
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this has no effect on the inside of the bag the Print Head comes in, or the inside of the protective cap - Remove the orange protective cap. • There may be some transparent or light color ink on print quality. 3 3 4 5 E Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever (E) until it stops. Remove the Print Head from the silver package. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items. Be careful not to stain your hands.
this has no effect on the inside of the bag the Print Head comes in, or the inside of the protective cap - Remove the orange protective cap. • There may be some transparent or light color ink on print quality. 3 3 4 5 E Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever (E) until it stops. Remove the Print Head from the silver package. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items. Be careful not to stain your hands.
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6 Set the Print Head in place. 1 234 5 6 7 E Lower the Print Head Lock Lever (E) completely. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder. • Pinch the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it gently. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily.
6 Set the Print Head in place. 1 234 5 6 7 E Lower the Print Head Lock Lever (E) completely. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder. • Pinch the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it gently. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily.
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Remove and discard the orange protective cap (A) located on the bottom of the ink tank; ink may splash. 4 Install the Ink Tanks 1 2 A Remove the ink tank from its package. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them. • If the Print Head Holder moves to the right, close and reopen the Top Cover. • Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks. • Do not hold the sides of the ink tank. • Handle the ink tanks carefully.
Remove and discard the orange protective cap (A) located on the bottom of the ink tank; ink may splash. 4 Install the Ink Tanks 1 2 A Remove the ink tank from its package. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them. • If the Print Head Holder moves to the right, close and reopen the Top Cover. • Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks. • Do not hold the sides of the ink tank. • Handle the ink tanks carefully.
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... Cover (D) is flashing. Do not open the Top Cover while the lamp is closed. • If an Alarm lamp (E) flashes orange, make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed. Make sure all the ink tanks. Install all the Ink lamps light red. 1 2 345 6 6 C B D E Close the Top...
... Cover (D) is flashing. Do not open the Top Cover while the lamp is closed. • If an Alarm lamp (E) flashes orange, make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed. Make sure all the ink tanks. Install all the Ink lamps light red. 1 2 345 6 6 C B D E Close the Top...
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...; You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install. (Windows Vista SP1 or later.) • The XPS Printer Driver is a printer driver suitable for printing High Dynamic Range images (full 16-bit workflow) using Easy-PhotoPrint Pro. • When installing the XPS Printer Driver, select the IJ Printer Driver at...
...; You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install. (Windows Vista SP1 or later.) • The XPS Printer Driver is a printer driver suitable for printing High Dynamic Range images (full 16-bit workflow) using Easy-PhotoPrint Pro. • When installing the XPS Printer Driver, select the IJ Printer Driver at...
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Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (D) against the left edge of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray (C) as shown. Windows Macintosh 11 Align the Print Head 12 1 2 3 456 C D When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, load two sheets of the paper. Click Execute. • For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 28. 17
Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (D) against the left edge of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray (C) as shown. Windows Macintosh 11 Align the Print Head 12 1 2 3 456 C D When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, load two sheets of the paper. Click Execute. • For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 28. 17
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... faint. • Pull out the Front Tray Extension (F) beforehand. 18 • If you align the Print Head automatically again, patterns different from those shown above may be printed. • When Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the Alarm lamp (G) will flash orange 11 times. G Make sure...Some parts of the pattern starts. • Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 10 minutes), and go to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" in the subsequent message. Click OK in the on the Print Head Alignment screen. In this case, refer to the next step....
... faint. • Pull out the Front Tray Extension (F) beforehand. 18 • If you align the Print Head automatically again, patterns different from those shown above may be printed. • When Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the Alarm lamp (G) will flash orange 11 times. G Make sure...Some parts of the pattern starts. • Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 10 minutes), and go to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" in the subsequent message. Click OK in the on the Print Head Alignment screen. In this case, refer to the next step....
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The Print Head Alignment screen appears after the computer has been restarted. • During installation, follow any on-screen instructions to install the software. 23 Installation starts. When the Start Setup screen appears, click Execute. Click Restart. Windows Macintosh 7 8 1 2 3 456 9 Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes.
The Print Head Alignment screen appears after the computer has been restarted. • During installation, follow any on-screen instructions to install the software. 23 Installation starts. When the Start Setup screen appears, click Execute. Click Restart. Windows Macintosh 7 8 1 2 3 456 9 Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes.
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5 Windows Macintosh 10 Align the Print Head 11 A B When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, load two sheets of the paper. Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (B) against the left edge of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray (A) as shown. Click Execute. • For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 28. 24
5 Windows Macintosh 10 Align the Print Head 11 A B When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, load two sheets of the paper. Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (B) against the left edge of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray (A) as shown. Click Execute. • For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 28. 24
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... starts. • Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 10 minutes), and go to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" in the onscreen manual: Basic Guide. 25 In this screen appears, click OK. Printing of patterns printed on the first page are faint. •...; Pull out the Front Tray Extension (D) beforehand. • If you align the Print Head automatically again, patterns different from those shown above may be printed. • When Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the Alarm lamp (E) will flash orange 11 times. Windows Macintosh 12 ...
... starts. • Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 10 minutes), and go to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" in the onscreen manual: Basic Guide. 25 In this screen appears, click OK. Printing of patterns printed on the first page are faint. •...; Pull out the Front Tray Extension (D) beforehand. • If you align the Print Head automatically again, patterns different from those shown above may be printed. • When Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the Alarm lamp (E) will flash orange 11 times. Windows Macintosh 12 ...
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A 1 C B Open the Paper Support (C). 2 3 E D Open the Feed Slot Cover (D), then pinch and slide the Paper Guide (E). Load paper straight along the right edge of the Rear Tray. 6 Loading Paper This section explains how to load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up. • Pull out the Front Tray Extension (B) beforehand. 28 Load paper in the Rear Tray (A).
A 1 C B Open the Paper Support (C). 2 3 E D Open the Feed Slot Cover (D), then pinch and slide the Paper Guide (E). Load paper straight along the right edge of the Rear Tray. 6 Loading Paper This section explains how to load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up. • Pull out the Front Tray Extension (B) beforehand. 28 Load paper in the Rear Tray (A).
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Printer installation is now complete! • You can print on -screen manual: Basic Guide. 29 For details on how to load paper in the Front Tray, refer to "Loading Paper" in the on large size paper such as 14" x 17"/355.6 x 431.8 mm or thick paper by loading the paper in the Front Tray. 1 2 3 4 56 4 EF D Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (E) against the left edge of the paper, then close the Feed Slot Cover (D). Confirm that the loaded paper does not exceed the line (F).
Printer installation is now complete! • You can print on -screen manual: Basic Guide. 29 For details on how to load paper in the Front Tray, refer to "Loading Paper" in the on large size paper such as 14" x 17"/355.6 x 431.8 mm or thick paper by loading the paper in the Front Tray. 1 2 3 4 56 4 EF D Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (E) against the left edge of the paper, then close the Feed Slot Cover (D). Confirm that the loaded paper does not exceed the line (F).
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... other functions available. After Installing the Printer ■ Manuals Safety Precautions For details on opening the on -screen manuals Basic Guide Advanced Guide Digital Photo Printing Guide Describes the basic operations and gives an introduction to page 31. Also includes "Troubleshooting" information for your printer. Getting Started (this manual) Describes how...
... other functions available. After Installing the Printer ■ Manuals Safety Precautions For details on opening the on -screen manuals Basic Guide Advanced Guide Digital Photo Printing Guide Describes the basic operations and gives an introduction to page 31. Also includes "Troubleshooting" information for your printer. Getting Started (this manual) Describes how...
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For photo printing and color management, refer to the onscreen manuals: Basic Guide and Advanced Guide. For details on how to use the application software and the printer, refer to the on-screen manual: Digital Photo Printing Guide as well. 32 Since ICC profiles are also available, you to your ideal colors using color management. Easy-PhotoPrint Pro allows you can print photos in colors that are closer to print high quality photos easily by utilizing the digital photo colors. ■ Utilizing the Printer Easy-PhotoPrint Pro is one of the application software.
For photo printing and color management, refer to the onscreen manuals: Basic Guide and Advanced Guide. For details on how to use the application software and the printer, refer to the on-screen manual: Digital Photo Printing Guide as well. 32 Since ICC profiles are also available, you to your ideal colors using color management. Easy-PhotoPrint Pro allows you can print photos in colors that are closer to print high quality photos easily by utilizing the digital photo colors. ■ Utilizing the Printer Easy-PhotoPrint Pro is one of the application software.
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... Pro is a software plug-in the high print quality mode on Photo Paper Plus Glossy II. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to date with the Canon inkjet printer. • Macintosh: Hard Disk must be installed. Print width Rear Tray: 12.7 inches max. (...322.2 mm) (for Borderless Printing: 13 inches/329 mm) Front ...
... Pro is a software plug-in the high print quality mode on Photo Paper Plus Glossy II. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to date with the Canon inkjet printer. • Macintosh: Hard Disk must be installed. Print width Rear Tray: 12.7 inches max. (...322.2 mm) (for Borderless Printing: 13 inches/329 mm) Front ...
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Ordering Information The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer. INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A. www.usa.canon.com QT5-2161-V02 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2009 PRINTED IN JAPAN PGI-9 Matte Black PGI-9 Photo Black PGI-9 Cyan PGI-9 Magenta PGI-9 Yellow PGI-9 Photo Cyan PGI-9 Photo Magenta PGI-9 Red PGI...
Ordering Information The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer. INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A. www.usa.canon.com QT5-2161-V02 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2009 PRINTED IN JAPAN PGI-9 Matte Black PGI-9 Photo Black PGI-9 Cyan PGI-9 Magenta PGI-9 Yellow PGI-9 Photo Cyan PGI-9 Photo Magenta PGI-9 Red PGI...