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... 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 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 52 Paper Does Not Feed... Properly 53 Handling Error Messages 54 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 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 ...
... 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 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 52 Paper Does Not Feed... Properly 53 Handling Error Messages 54 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 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 ...
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..., select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon PIXMA iP1500 icon. 14 For more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the Canon PIXMA iP1500 is selected. Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can...
..., select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon PIXMA iP1500 icon. 14 For more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the Canon PIXMA iP1500 is selected. Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can...
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... nozzle check pattern is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is incorrect. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 With the printer on page 14. 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Click Print Check Pattern. See... "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check...
... nozzle check pattern is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is incorrect. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 With the printer on page 14. 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Click Print Check Pattern. See... "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check...
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...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 hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the ... 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...
...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 hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the ... 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...
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...31. 29 Printing Maintenance (4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. Replace an ink tank. Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require running Print Head cleaning. Otherwise, click Quit to finish. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not... printed properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. When white stripes appear (color ink) Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly.
...31. 29 Printing Maintenance (4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. Replace an ink tank. Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require running Print Head cleaning. Otherwise, click Quit to finish. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not... printed properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. When white stripes appear (color ink) Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly.
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... to finish. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Otherwise, click Cancel to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(3). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. Note If you want to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check...
... to finish. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Otherwise, click Cancel to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(3). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. Note If you want to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check...
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... 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 dialog box. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications...
... 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 dialog box. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications...
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.... (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 Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head deep cleaning consumes more powerful...
.... (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 Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head deep cleaning consumes more powerful...
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... list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 35 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...
... list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 35 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...
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...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. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern..." on page 27. Contact the Customer Care Center. 36 Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop...
...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. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern..." on page 27. Contact the Customer Care Center. 36 Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop...
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...printed, click Yes. 37 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Aligning the Print Head Printing Maintenance If ruled lines are displaced or ...the print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head alignment is required. ì 1 With the printer on page 14. 3 Print the pattern. (1) ...
...printed, click Yes. 37 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Aligning the Print Head Printing Maintenance If ruled lines are displaced or ...the print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head alignment is required. ì 1 With the printer on page 14. 3 Print the pattern. (1) ...
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...click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click OK. The Pattern will be printed. 39 Printing Maintenance 1 With the printer 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 ...
...click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click OK. The Pattern will be printed. 39 Printing Maintenance 1 With the printer 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 ...
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.... • Discard empty ink tanks according to the left. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Front Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink... Replace the ink tank with a new one. 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 ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the...
.... • Discard empty ink tanks according to the left. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Front Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink... Replace the ink tank with a new one. 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 ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the...
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... not function properly if it out 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 been used, do not touch the open . ...; Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once the protective cap is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. 42
... not function properly if it out 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 been used, do not touch the open . ...; Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once the protective cap is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. 42
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...Paper from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print Head. On the Main tab, click High for Color Adjustment, and then click Set. 3. is printed. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the Fine end. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is used is missing from Media Type... in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks appear / Printed Ruled Lines are firmly seated in the printer driver and try ...
...Paper from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print Head. On the Main tab, click High for Color Adjustment, and then click Set. 3. is printed. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the Fine end. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is used is missing from Media Type... in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks appear / Printed Ruled Lines are firmly seated in the printer driver and try ...
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...Smudged Possible Cause Try This Media is curled If media is curled, its print side may occur at the top and bottom edges of the printer with Borderless Printing. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 23. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. See "Media Types Suitable for... Borderless Printing" on is too thick or curled. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of the Printer" in the User's Guide. Ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching the Print Head. See "Print Media to see if the paper you are printing on page 23.
...Smudged Possible Cause Try This Media is curled If media is curled, its print side may occur at the top and bottom edges of the printer with Borderless Printing. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 23. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. See "Media Types Suitable for... Borderless Printing" on is too thick or curled. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of the Printer" in the User's Guide. Ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching the Print Head. See "Print Media to see if the paper you are printing on page 23.
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...Incorrect page size selected Not enough free space on your computer's hard disk. 52 Double-click iP1500 displayed under Name in the Printer menu. Caution The area around the Print Head can take time. long There may be out of free disk space. Use BJ Status Monitor ...pause at least 15 minutes to allow the Print Head to cool down . Select Applications from the Go menu. 2. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Print Head has overheated due to long periods of continuous ...
...Incorrect page size selected Not enough free space on your computer's hard disk. 52 Double-click iP1500 displayed under Name in the Printer menu. Caution The area around the Print Head can take time. long There may be out of free disk space. Use BJ Status Monitor ...pause at least 15 minutes to allow the Print Head to cool down . Select Applications from the Go menu. 2. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Print Head has overheated due to long periods of continuous ...
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... to clear the error so printing can continue. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head may have occurred. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in the Print Head. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to correct the error. See "Paper Jams" on . ...incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. Eight flashes indicates that requires contacting the Customer Care Center...
... to clear the error so printing can continue. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head may have occurred. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in the Print Head. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to correct the error. See "Paper Jams" on . ...incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. Eight flashes indicates that requires contacting the Customer Care Center...
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Appendix 15 To ensure highest quality output, carry out Print Head alignment. Refer to the Mac OS 9 Printer Driver Guide for instructions or how to align the Print Head. 58
Appendix 15 To ensure highest quality output, carry out Print Head alignment. Refer to the Mac OS 9 Printer Driver Guide for instructions or how to align the Print Head. 58
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...Relating to Read This Manual Safety Precautions Printer Parts and Their Function Front View Operation Panel Rear View Inside the Printer Further Printing Techniques Printing Photographs Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) BJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Printing Media Compatible ...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 During Print Jobs ...
...Relating to Read This Manual Safety Precautions Printer Parts and Their Function Front View Operation Panel Rear View Inside the Printer Further Printing Techniques Printing Photographs Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) BJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Printing Media Compatible ...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 During Print Jobs ...