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... 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 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 52 Paper Does Not Feed... 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.
... 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 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 52 Paper Does Not Feed... 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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... the Paper Support. Note • Remove the printed papers as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Note • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any obstacles in front of the Auto Sheet Feeder. For specific drying...
... the Paper Support. Note • Remove the printed papers as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Note • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any obstacles in front of the Auto Sheet Feeder. For specific drying...
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See inside the back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for printing photographs can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 15 For more about. • Click Help when displayed. • Click in the ... dialog box opens. Note You can also access the online help in either of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. The iP1500 automatically adjusts printer settings to "Printing Media" in this printer. Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the quality...
See inside the back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for printing photographs can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 15 For more about. • Click Help when displayed. • Click in the ... dialog box opens. Note You can also access the online help in either of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. The iP1500 automatically adjusts printer settings to "Printing Media" in this printer. Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the quality...
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... 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 41 Note • If ruled lines are probably clogged. See"Aligning the Print Head" on page 27 After Print Head cleaning,...perform Print Head cleaning If the pattern is printed normally, click Exit. Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. • If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are...
... 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 41 Note • If ruled lines are probably clogged. See"Aligning the Print Head" on page 27 After Print Head cleaning,...perform Print Head cleaning If the pattern is printed normally, click Exit. Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. • If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are...
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... displayed, click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. 27 Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Note Click...
... displayed, click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. 27 Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Note Click...
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...41. Otherwise, click Quit to Print Head cleaning. When white stripes appear (color ink) Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. When with lines missing (black ink) Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require running Print Head cleaning. See ...screen to proceed to finish. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not printed properly. Printing Maintenance (4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Replace an...
...41. Otherwise, click Quit to Print Head cleaning. When white stripes appear (color ink) Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. When with lines missing (black ink) Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require running Print Head cleaning. See ...screen to proceed to finish. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not printed properly. Printing Maintenance (4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Replace an...
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Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Otherwise, click Cancel to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check Pattern. See "Opening the Printer ...
Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Otherwise, click Cancel to print the nozzle check pattern, click Print Check Pattern. See "Opening the Printer ...
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... from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process. When the confirmation message is a more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 14. 3 Start Print Head Deep...
... from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process. When the confirmation message is a more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 14. 3 Start Print Head Deep...
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... any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is completed (about one minute). If not, check that the Print Head Nozzles are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before turning off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 36 If this does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may...
... any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is completed (about one minute). If not, check that the Print Head Nozzles are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before turning off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 36 If this does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may...
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... is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer...then open the Front Cover. Color Black Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the left. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing Maintenance If the print result is used, or installed ...
... is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer...then open the Front Cover. Color Black Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the left. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing Maintenance If the print result is used, or installed ...
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... maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of its first use an ink tank within six months of ink, replace the ink tank with no ink in the open ink port. 4 Insert the ink tank. (1) Insert a new ink tank into a slot. (2) Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 5 Close the...
... maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of its first use an ink tank within six months of ink, replace the ink tank with no ink in the open ink port. 4 Insert the ink tank. (1) Insert a new ink tank into a slot. (2) Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 5 Close the...
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... reset. Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter When an ink tank is reset. 1 Check the message, and click Yes. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is open for a certain period...
... reset. Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter When an ink tank is reset. 1 Check the message, and click Yes. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is open for a certain period...
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... 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. 44 Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click...
... 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. 44 Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click...
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2 Reset the Ink Counter. Printing Maintenance (1) Select Remaining ink level setting from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Ink Counter Reset. (3) Select the newly installed ink tank. (4) Click OK. 45
2 Reset the Ink Counter. Printing Maintenance (1) Select Remaining ink level setting from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Ink Counter Reset. (3) Select the newly installed ink tank. (4) Click OK. 45
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... The '!' BJ Status Monitor BJ Printer Utility The color ink becomes low. on page 14. The reset is performed. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank. The color ink becomes low. If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when printing is the only way to... Dialog Box from the pop-up menu. Printing Maintenance How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is full regardless of low ink levels during printing. Note How to be automatically displayed. See "Open the...
... The '!' BJ Status Monitor BJ Printer Utility The color ink becomes low. on page 14. The reset is performed. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank. The color ink becomes low. If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when printing is the only way to... Dialog Box from the pop-up menu. Printing Maintenance How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is full regardless of low ink levels during printing. Note How to be automatically displayed. See "Open the...
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... adjusted when it is reset at the time a new ink tank is installed. • Do not reset the ink counter of the counter and the actual ink level will not work correctly unless you synchronize it with the actual ink level. Important If you did not reset the counter when... you installed the current ink tanks, the low ink warning may not function correctly, until the next time you install a new ink tank. Printing Maintenance How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly • Reset the ink counter every time you replace the ink tanks. The ink counter cannot work properly.
... adjusted when it is reset at the time a new ink tank is installed. • Do not reset the ink counter of the counter and the actual ink level will not work correctly unless you synchronize it with the actual ink level. Important If you did not reset the counter when... you installed the current ink tanks, the low ink warning may not function correctly, until the next time you install a new ink tank. Printing Maintenance How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly • Reset the ink counter every time you replace the ink tanks. The ink counter cannot work properly.
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... clean the Print Head. 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...). Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the Print Quality setting to the Fine end. If ink supply is too high 1. Color Intensity setting Reduce the Intensity setting in the Print Head and ...Align the Print Head. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is used is missing from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that require a lot...
... clean the Print Head. 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...). Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the Print Quality setting to the Fine end. If ink supply is too high 1. Color Intensity setting Reduce the Intensity setting in the Print Head and ...Align the Print Head. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is used is missing from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that require a lot...
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... the Customer Care Center. Three flashes Paper jam If a paper jam occurs, clear the jammed paper, reload paper in waste ink absorber to hold the ink consumed during Print almost full Head cleaning. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. Contact the Customer Care... may be defective. Note POWER lamp flashes alternately green and orange An error that has occurred. When you must replace the waste ink absorber and check the printer. 54 Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Printer is nearly full. Troubleshooting Handling Error ...
... the Customer Care Center. Three flashes Paper jam If a paper jam occurs, clear the jammed paper, reload paper in waste ink absorber to hold the ink consumed during Print almost full Head cleaning. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. Contact the Customer Care... may be defective. Note POWER lamp flashes alternately green and orange An error that has occurred. When you must replace the waste ink absorber and check the printer. 54 Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Printer is nearly full. Troubleshooting Handling Error ...
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... box described above. Clear a check box of Display the remaining ink Level and click Send. 56 Select iP1500 from the Name List and click Utility or Configure. 4. Clear a check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send. message is not synchronized with the...Properties dialog box. 2. certain period (the ink tank has not been replaced) 1. indicates ink tank is displayed Low Ink Warning Accompanied by Ink Tank Icon With '?' Display of Display the remaining ink level. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. ...
... box described above. Clear a check box of Display the remaining ink Level and click Send. 56 Select iP1500 from the Name List and click Utility or Configure. 4. Clear a check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send. message is not synchronized with the...Properties dialog box. 2. certain period (the ink tank has not been replaced) 1. indicates ink tank is displayed Low Ink Warning Accompanied by Ink Tank Icon With '?' Display of Display the remaining ink level. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select iP1500 from the Product list and click Maintenance. ...
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... 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 During Print Jobs Paper Does Not Feed...
... 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 During Print Jobs Paper Does Not Feed...