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... 7 Printing with Windows 9 Printing with Macintosh 11 Canceling Printing 13 Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver 14 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs 15 Using the Bundle Software 22 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...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.
... 7 Printing with Windows 9 Printing with Macintosh 11 Canceling Printing 13 Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver 14 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs 15 Using the Bundle Software 22 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...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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Then click Preferences (or Properties). The Print dialog box can be opened from either within an application. For more steps involved in opening the ...usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the Canon PIXMA iP1500 is opened from within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. For more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning, or to specify printer... Windows XP operation. 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 Print dialog box can be opened from either within an application. For more steps involved in opening the ...usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the Canon PIXMA iP1500 is opened from within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. For more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning, or to specify printer... 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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... Print Head Nozzles are printed misaligned, adjust the Print Head position. If the print quality is poor, perform Print Head cleaning If the pattern is printed normally, click Exit. Contact the Customer Care Center. 26 Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 If the problem remains after performing Print Head cleaning three times Step 3 "Print Head Deep...
... Print Head Nozzles are printed misaligned, adjust the Print Head position. If the print quality is poor, perform Print Head cleaning If the pattern is printed normally, click Exit. Contact the Customer Care Center. 26 Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. Step 2 "Print Head Cleaning" on page 31 If the problem remains after performing Print Head cleaning three times Step 3 "Print Head Deep...
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... plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. 27 Confirmation message for...printing the 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...
... plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. 27 Confirmation message for...printing the 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...
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...finish. 1 With the printer on the Pattern Check screen. Confirmation message for printing the nozzle check pattern is displayed. 28 Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Otherwise, click Exit to start Print Head cleaning, click Cleaning on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in... 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. (2) Click Nozzle Check. ...
...finish. 1 With the printer on the Pattern Check screen. Confirmation message for printing the nozzle check pattern is displayed. 28 Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Otherwise, click Exit to start Print Head cleaning, click Cleaning on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in... 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. (2) Click Nozzle Check. ...
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..., the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require running Print Head cleaning. Replace an ink tank. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check screen to proceed to start Print Head cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check screen. When with lines missing (black ink) Lines missing or...
..., the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. Lines missing or white stripes in this pattern require running Print Head cleaning. Replace an ink tank. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check screen to proceed to start Print Head cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check screen. When with lines missing (black ink) Lines missing or...
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...seconds. (4) If you pressed the Cleaning button on page 29. 31 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 "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" 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 ...
...seconds. (4) If you pressed the Cleaning button on page 29. 31 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 "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" 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 ...
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... finishes. Important 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. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) When the confirmation message is...
... finishes. Important 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. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) When the confirmation message is...
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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 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 34. 33 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 27. • If the problem remains, try Print Head deep cleaning. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29. 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.
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 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 34. 33 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 27. • If the problem remains, try Print Head deep cleaning. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 29. 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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... only 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.
... only 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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...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. 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...
...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. 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...
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.... (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Click OK. Do not perform 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. Be sure ...to verify that there are clean. 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 Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking...
.... (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Click OK. Do not perform 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. Be sure ...to verify that there are clean. 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 Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking...
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... the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. The Pattern will be printed. (4) After the pattern is displayed, click OK. When the confirmation message is printed, click Yes. 37 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...
... the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. The Pattern will be printed. (4) After the pattern is displayed, click OK. When the confirmation message is printed, click Yes. 37 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...
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Note If it is displayed, click OK. 38 Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes (4) When the confirmation message is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting that corresponds. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click OK. Printing Maintenance 4 Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the number that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
Note If it is displayed, click OK. 38 Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes (4) When the confirmation message is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting that corresponds. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click OK. Printing Maintenance 4 Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the number that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
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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 ... Setup Utility icon. 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 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 ... Setup Utility icon. 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 pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click OK.
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From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the number that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes. Printing Maintenance 4 Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting that corresponds. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click Send. Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes 40
From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the number that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes. Printing Maintenance 4 Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting that corresponds. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click Send. Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes 40
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The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective ... if the wrong ink tank is turned on, 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 ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is used, or...
The Print Head Holder moves to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective ... if the wrong ink tank is turned on, 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 ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is used, or...
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...the Front Cover. This will cause the ink tank to the right. Note • To maintain optimal print quality, use . • Once an ink tank has been used, do not touch the open . Printing Maintenance protective cap Important • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. ... is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. 42 If printing is specified. 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 even ...
...the Front Cover. This will cause the ink tank to the right. Note • To maintain optimal print quality, use . • Once an ink tank has been used, do not touch the open . Printing Maintenance protective cap Important • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. ... is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. 42 If printing is specified. 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 even ...
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...pop-up menu. 2. Color Intensity setting Reduce the Intensity setting in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. Drag the Intensity slide bar to check for Macintosh. Print Head is not seated properly Print Head Nozzles clogged Check that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. Load... printed. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is used is missing from Media Type, which may resolve the problem. Be sure to set the intensity. 50 is loaded with intense colors or photographs). See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 27. In the Print ...
...pop-up menu. 2. Color Intensity setting Reduce the Intensity setting in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. Drag the Intensity slide bar to check for Macintosh. Print Head is not seated properly Print Head Nozzles clogged Check that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. Load... printed. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon speciality media is used is missing from Media Type, which may resolve the problem. Be sure to set the intensity. 50 is loaded with intense colors or photographs). See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 27. In the Print ...
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... is too thick or curled. Ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching the Print Head. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 3. See "Uncurling the Media" in the User's Guide. See "Cleaning the Inside of the Printer" in the ...User's Guide. Inside of the printer is Periodically clean the inside of the printer with Borderless Printing. See "Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing" on page 23. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. dirty. Uncurl the media. Paper Feed Roller is dirty See "Media Types Suitable for...
... is too thick or curled. Ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching the Print Head. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 3. See "Uncurling the Media" in the User's Guide. See "Cleaning the Inside of the Printer" in the ...User's Guide. Inside of the printer is Periodically clean the inside of the printer with Borderless Printing. See "Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing" on page 23. Clean the Paper Feed Roller. dirty. Uncurl the media. Paper Feed Roller is dirty See "Media Types Suitable for...