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... Printing Borderless Photographs 23 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 26 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Print Head Cleaning 31 Print Head Deep Cleaning 34 Aligning the Print Head 37 Replacing an Ink Tank 41 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 50... 55 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x 57 User's Guide Table of Contents 59 Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC.
... Printing Borderless Photographs 23 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 26 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 Print Head Cleaning 31 Print Head Deep Cleaning 34 Aligning the Print Head 37 Replacing an Ink Tank 41 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 50... 55 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x 57 User's Guide Table of Contents 59 Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC.
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..., see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to print a document. The Print dialog box can be opened from within an application, or directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the Canon PIXMA iP1500 is opened by selecting Print from the Windows Start menu. These... more information about these additional tabs, refer to Windows XP operation. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon PIXMA iP1500 icon. 14
..., see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to print a document. The Print dialog box can be opened from within an application, or directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the Canon PIXMA iP1500 is opened by selecting Print from the Windows Start menu. These... more information about these additional tabs, refer to Windows XP operation. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon PIXMA iP1500 icon. 14
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...Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 41 Note • If ruled lines are probably clogged. Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 If the problem remains after performing Print Head cleaning three times Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 34 If the problem still remains Step 4 "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 27 After... Print Head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Contact the Customer Care Center. 26 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are ...
...Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 41 Note • If ruled lines are probably clogged. Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 If the problem remains after performing Print Head cleaning three times Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 34 If the problem still remains Step 4 "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 27 After... Print Head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Contact the Customer Care Center. 26 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are ...
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... If you are using the OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1500 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pull-down... Initial Check Items button. If you want to finish. 1 With the printer on the Pattern Check screen. Otherwise, click Exit to start Print Head cleaning, click Cleaning on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Double-click the ...
... If you are using the OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1500 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pull-down... Initial Check Items button. If you want to finish. 1 With the printer on the Pattern Check screen. Otherwise, click Exit to start Print Head cleaning, click Cleaning on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Double-click the ...
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...Confirm the nozzle check pattern. When with lines missing (black ink) Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require running Print Head cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31. 29 When white stripes appear (color ink) Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check ...pattern is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31. Otherwise, click Quit to Print Head cleaning. Click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check screen. Replace an ink tank. Lines missing or white stripes in this...
...Confirm the nozzle check pattern. When with lines missing (black ink) Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require running Print Head cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31. 29 When white stripes appear (color ink) Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check ...pattern is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31. Otherwise, click Quit to Print Head cleaning. Click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check screen. Replace an ink tank. Lines missing or white stripes in this...
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...want to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check Pattern. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to finish. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from ...Nozzle Check Pattern screen displayed after nozzle check pattern printing, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on page 14. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) When the confirmation message is turned on page 29. 31 Important ...
...want to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check Pattern. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to finish. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from ...Nozzle Check Pattern screen displayed after nozzle check pattern printing, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on page 14. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) When the confirmation message is turned on page 29. 31 Important ...
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... other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1500 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) When the confirmation message is turned on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility... 40-50 seconds. 32 Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. If you are using the OS other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes.
... other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1500 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) When the confirmation message is turned on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility... 40-50 seconds. 32 Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. If you are using the OS other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes.
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See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 34. 33 Note • If this does not solve the problem, clean the Print Heads again, up to three times. • After Print Head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to finish. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 29. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27. • If the problem remains, try Print Head deep cleaning. Otherwise, click Cancel to verify that the Print Head Nozzles are clean. Printing Maintenance (4) If you want to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check Pattern.
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 34. 33 Note • If this does not solve the problem, clean the Print Heads again, up to three times. • After Print Head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to finish. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 29. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27. • If the problem remains, try Print Head deep cleaning. Otherwise, click Cancel to verify that the Print Head Nozzles are clean. Printing Maintenance (4) If you want to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check Pattern.
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... necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 14. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Click Execute. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. 34 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box...
... necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 14. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Click Execute. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. 34 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box...
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... the POWER lamp starts blinking. If you are using the OS other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is completed (about one minute). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. Confirmation message for Print Head deep cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is turned on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog... Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Do not perform any other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1500 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select...
... the POWER lamp starts blinking. If you are using the OS other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is completed (about one minute). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. Confirmation message for Print Head deep cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is turned on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog... Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Do not perform any other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1500 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select...
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... 36 Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is completed (about one minute). Note After Print Head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. If this does... resolve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Click OK. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27. Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts...
... 36 Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is completed (about one minute). Note After Print Head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. If this does... resolve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Click OK. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27. Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts...
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... Maintenance If the print result is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. 41 The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink. Color...
... Maintenance If the print result is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. 41 The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink. Color...
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... tank runs out of its first use an ink tank within six months of ink, replace the ink tank with no ink in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to the right. Color ink is consumed in the ink tank, a problem may occur. 42 Note • To maintain optimal print...
... tank runs out of its first use an ink tank within six months of ink, replace the ink tank with no ink in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to the right. Color ink is consumed in the ink tank, a problem may occur. 42 Note • To maintain optimal print...
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See "Insert the ink tank." See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 31. Print Head is printed. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is used is Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to set the intensity. 50 Be sure to print images that the ... & Media from the pop-up . Color Intensity setting Reduce the Intensity setting in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the Fine end. If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 27. Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon...
See "Insert the ink tank." See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 31. Print Head is printed. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is used is Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to set the intensity. 50 Be sure to print images that the ... & Media from the pop-up . Color Intensity setting Reduce the Intensity setting in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the Fine end. If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 27. Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon...
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See "Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing" on page 23. See "Cleaning the Inside of the Printer" in the User's Guide. Paper Feed Roller is dirty See... when using is compatible with cotton swabs or the like. Ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching the Print Head. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. Note that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. See "Uncurling the Media" in the... too thick or curled. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on is Periodically clean the inside of the printer with Borderless Printing. dirty. Uncurl the media.
See "Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing" on page 23. See "Cleaning the Inside of the Printer" in the User's Guide. Paper Feed Roller is dirty See... when using is compatible with cotton swabs or the like. Ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching the Print Head. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. Note that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. See "Uncurling the Media" in the... too thick or curled. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on is Periodically clean the inside of the printer with Borderless Printing. dirty. Uncurl the media.
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... in and turn the printer off the printer, and installed / Defective press the POWER button again to hold the ink consumed during Print almost full Head cleaning. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Ensure that requires contacting the Customer Care...
... in and turn the printer off the printer, and installed / Defective press the POWER button again to hold the ink consumed during Print almost full Head cleaning. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Ensure that requires contacting the Customer Care...
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...(Macintosh) Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning Print Head Replacing an Ink Tank Transporting Printer Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not... Relating to Windows (Windows) Appendix Printing Area Uninstalling Printer Drivers Uninstalling the User's Guide (Windows) Uncurling the Media Cleaning the Inside of Contents Your printer's User's Guide offers detailed information on the following topics. Appendix User's Guide Table...
...(Macintosh) Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning Print Head Replacing an Ink Tank Transporting Printer Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not... Relating to Windows (Windows) Appendix Printing Area Uninstalling Printer Drivers Uninstalling the User's Guide (Windows) Uncurling the Media Cleaning the Inside of Contents Your printer's User's Guide offers detailed information on the following topics. Appendix User's Guide Table...
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LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) ..65 Cleaning 31, 32 D Deep Cleaning 34, 36 Driver saving settings 20 settings 10, 12 uninstalling 55 E Easy-PhotoPrint 22, 23 Examining the Nozzle Check ...10 Print Center 28 Print Check Pattern 27, 28 Print dialog box 9, 12 Print Head Alignment 37, 39 67 Index A Adjusting Print Quality 15 Advanced Printing 14 Aligning the Print Head 37 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 55 B BCI-24 Black 41 BCI-24...(full 25 Borderless Print 22 Borderless Printing 23, 51 C Canceling Print Jobs 11 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 49 CANON U.S.A., INC.
LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) ..65 Cleaning 31, 32 D Deep Cleaning 34, 36 Driver saving settings 20 settings 10, 12 uninstalling 55 E Easy-PhotoPrint 22, 23 Examining the Nozzle Check ...10 Print Center 28 Print Check Pattern 27, 28 Print dialog box 9, 12 Print Head Alignment 37, 39 67 Index A Adjusting Print Quality 15 Advanced Printing 14 Aligning the Print Head 37 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 55 B BCI-24 Black 41 BCI-24...(full 25 Borderless Print 22 Borderless Printing 23, 51 C Canceling Print Jobs 11 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 49 CANON U.S.A., INC.
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Index Print Head Cleaning 31 Print Head Deep Cleaning 34 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Mode 12 Print Quality 10, 15, 50 Printer Driver Settings for Media Type 8 Printer Properties dialog box 9, 14, 27, ...
Index Print Head Cleaning 31 Print Head Deep Cleaning 34 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Mode 12 Print Quality 10, 15, 50 Printer Driver Settings for Media Type 8 Printer Properties dialog box 9, 14, 27, ...
Service Manual
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Yes No Print head cleaning See 4. Yes No Print head deep cleaning See 4. SERVICE MODE for cleaning method. Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? Yes No Replace ink tanks Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? SERVICE MODE for printing method. Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? Yes No Print head deep cleaning Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? SERVICE MODE for cleaning method...
Yes No Print head cleaning See 4. Yes No Print head deep cleaning See 4. SERVICE MODE for cleaning method. Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? Yes No Replace ink tanks Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? SERVICE MODE for printing method. Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? Yes No Print head deep cleaning Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? SERVICE MODE for cleaning method...