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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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For more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to Windows XP operation. For more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Print ...do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is selected. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon PIXMA iP1500 icon. 14 Then click Preferences (or Properties). The operations may be more information about these additional tabs, refer to print a document. Note • This...
For more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to Windows XP operation. For more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Print ...do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is selected. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon PIXMA iP1500 icon. 14 Then click Preferences (or Properties). The operations may be more information about these additional tabs, refer to print a document. Note • This...
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... 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 37.... or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are printed misaligned, adjust the Print Head position. Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27 After Print Head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. If the print quality is...
... 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 37.... or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are printed misaligned, adjust the Print Head position. Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 27 After Print Head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. If the print quality is...
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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 hard disk icon where ... page 29. (6) 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 menu...
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 hard disk icon where ... page 29. (6) 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 menu...
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... output by the printer. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the Pattern Check screen to proceed to Print Head cleaning. Otherwise, click Quit to start Print Head cleaning, click Cleaning on page 29. (5) If you want to finish. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check...check pattern is discharged properly. Printing Maintenance (4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. Replace an ink tank. Click the Cleaning button on page 41. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31. When with lines missing (black ink) Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require ...
... output by the printer. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the Pattern Check screen to proceed to Print Head cleaning. Otherwise, click Quit to start Print Head cleaning, click Cleaning on page 29. (5) If you want to finish. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check...check pattern is discharged properly. Printing Maintenance (4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. Replace an ink tank. Click the Cleaning button on page 41. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31. When with lines missing (black ink) Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require ...
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...3-(3). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. This takes about 40-50 seconds. (4) If you pressed the Cleaning button on the Examining the 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 See "Examining ...
...3-(3). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. This takes about 40-50 seconds. (4) If you pressed the Cleaning button on the Examining the 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 See "Examining ...
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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...
... 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...
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Otherwise, click Cancel to verify that the Print Head Nozzles are clean. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 27. • If the problem remains, try Print Head deep cleaning. See "Printing 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 "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29. Printing Maintenance (4) If you want to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check Pattern.
Otherwise, click Cancel to verify that the Print Head Nozzles are clean. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 27. • If the problem remains, try Print Head deep cleaning. See "Printing 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 "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29. Printing Maintenance (4) If you want to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check Pattern.
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... when 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 Print Head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process.
... when 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 Print Head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process.
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... the OS other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is completed (about one minute). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. 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 iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 35 Confirmation message for Print Head deep cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is turned on. 2 Open ...
... the OS other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is completed (about one minute). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. 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 iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 35 Confirmation message for Print Head deep cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is turned on. 2 Open ...
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... 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. Contact the Customer Care Center. 36 Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu...
... 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. Contact the Customer Care Center. 36 Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu...
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... ink tanks according to the left. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink. Black: BCI-24 Black Color: BCI-24 Color Replacing an Ink Tank..., and then open the Front Cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing 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...
... ink tanks according to the left. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink. Black: BCI-24 Black Color: BCI-24 Color Replacing an Ink Tank..., and then open the Front Cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing 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...
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Color ink is continued with a new one immediately. If printing is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of its first use. • Once an ink tank has ... the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 5 Close the Front Cover. This will cause the ink tank to the right. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it out in the ink tank, a problem may occur. 42 Printing Maintenance...
Color ink is continued with a new one immediately. If printing is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of its first use. • Once an ink tank has ... the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 5 Close the Front Cover. This will cause the ink tank to the right. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it out in the ink tank, a problem may occur. 42 Printing Maintenance...
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...to print images that require a lot or Ink Blots too thin of ink (i.e. on page 27. If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 37. Media not loaded with Check that your speciality media for loading and handling. Drag the Intensity slide bar to High for Windows...Print the nozzle check pattern to the Fine end. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is misaligned Align the Print Head. On the Main tab, select Manual for the Print Quality setting. 1. Print Head is used is Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to set the intensity....
...to print images that require a lot or Ink Blots too thin of ink (i.e. on page 27. If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 37. Media not loaded with Check that your speciality media for loading and handling. Drag the Intensity slide bar to High for Windows...Print the nozzle check pattern to the Fine end. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is misaligned Align the Print Head. On the Main tab, select Manual for the Print Quality setting. 1. Print Head is used is Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to set the intensity....
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... curled, its print side may occur at the top and bottom edges of the printer with Borderless Printing. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. See "Uncurling the Media" in the User's Guide. See "Print Media to...Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of the Printer" in the User's Guide. Inside of the printer is Periodically clean the inside of the paper when using is compatible with cotton swabs or the like. See "Paper Does Not...23. Ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching the Print Head. See "Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing" on page 53. 51 Uncurl the media.
... curled, its print side may occur at the top and bottom edges of the printer with Borderless Printing. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. See "Uncurling the Media" in the User's Guide. See "Print Media to...Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of the Printer" in the User's Guide. Inside of the printer is Periodically clean the inside of the paper when using is compatible with cotton swabs or the like. See "Paper Does Not...23. Ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching the Print Head. See "Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing" on page 53. 51 Uncurl the media.
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...Ink tanks installed Reinstall the ink tanks. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used at cleaning and so on the printer. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in and turn off and unplug the printer from the... power supply. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to hold the ink consumed during Print almost full Head cleaning. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to turn the printer back on page 53. Contact the Customer Care Center. When you ...
...Ink tanks installed Reinstall the ink tanks. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used at cleaning and so on the printer. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in and turn off and unplug the printer from the... power supply. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to hold the ink consumed during Print almost full Head cleaning. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to turn the printer back on page 53. Contact the Customer Care Center. When you ...
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...or Print Center) (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 Start or Stops... 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.
...or Print Center) (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 Start or Stops... 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.
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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, ...
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... to computer Nozzle check pattern printing See 4. Yes No Print head cleaning See 4. SERVICE MODE for printing method. Yes No Defective Normal ( 11 / 21 ) SERVICE MODE for cleaning method. Yes No Print head deep cleaning See 4. Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? Yes No Print head deep cleaning Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? Nozzle check pattern printing Correct...
... to computer Nozzle check pattern printing See 4. Yes No Print head cleaning See 4. SERVICE MODE for printing method. Yes No Defective Normal ( 11 / 21 ) SERVICE MODE for cleaning method. Yes No Print head deep cleaning See 4. Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? Yes No Print head deep cleaning Nozzle check pattern printing Correct? Nozzle check pattern printing Correct...