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... with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual thoroughly in part, without notice. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to your Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer. Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual may not be reproduced in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and...
... with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual thoroughly in part, without notice. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended to your Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer. Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual may not be reproduced in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and...
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... are Incorrect 19 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 Print Head Cleaning 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning 29 Aligning the Print Head 34 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 48 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 50 Printer... Paper Jams 55 The ALARM Lamp Flashes 56 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 58 Appendix Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 65 Index 67 1
... are Incorrect 19 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 Print Head Cleaning 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning 29 Aligning the Print Head 34 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 48 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 50 Printer... Paper Jams 55 The ALARM Lamp Flashes 56 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 58 Appendix Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 65 Index 67 1
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... Cleaning twice Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 29 If the problem still remains after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20 After Print Head Cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. If the pattern is poor, perform Print Head Cleaning. See "Aligning the Print...
... Cleaning twice Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 29 If the problem still remains after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20 After Print Head Cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. If the pattern is poor, perform Print Head Cleaning. See "Aligning the Print...
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... appear (Color ink) 23 Note If the ink level is discharged properly. Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer. When with lines missing (Black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate ...that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink...
... appear (Color ink) 23 Note If the ink level is discharged properly. Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer. When with lines missing (Black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate ...that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink...
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.... 31 If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Go menu. (2) Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print ... evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Name list and then click Utility. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 20. (2) If the ...
.... 31 If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Go menu. (2) Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print ... evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Name list and then click Utility. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 20. (2) If the ...
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See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem still persists, the printer may have run out of ink. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition.
See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem still persists, the printer may have run out of ink. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition.
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...it using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print... properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is probably empty. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 39 Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 Replacing a FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of printing following steps. 1 Ensure that the ...
...it using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. When replacing a FINE Cartridge, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print... properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is probably empty. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 39 Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 Replacing a FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of printing following steps. 1 Ensure that the ...
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To the FINE Cartridge Holder Protective Tape (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape gently. 40 Important • Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area. • Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to local laws and disposal regulations. 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge.
To the FINE Cartridge Holder Protective Tape (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape gently. 40 Important • Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area. • Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to local laws and disposal regulations. 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge.
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... be installed into the left slot (B) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot (C). (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge slightly slanted. (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into place. 41 The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it. • Handle...work area. • Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. Electrical Contacts Print Head Nozzles 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance Important • Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you touch it.
... be installed into the left slot (B) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot (C). (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge slightly slanted. (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into place. 41 The printer may not print out properly if you have removed it. • Handle...work area. • Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. Electrical Contacts Print Head Nozzles 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge. Printing Maintenance Important • Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you touch it.
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... may occur even when black-andwhite or grayscale printing is consumed in the FINE Cartridge within six months from its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. In this case, print with either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is installed to the right. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the...
... may occur even when black-andwhite or grayscale printing is consumed in the FINE Cartridge within six months from its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. In this case, print with either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is installed to the right. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the...
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... If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 43 Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is Low Ink Warning? If you are using Mac... Box Directly from the pop-up menu. 1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from the Start Menu" on page 16. The ink counter considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is that the ink counter counts a remaining level of ink...
... If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 43 Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is Low Ink Warning? If you are using Mac... Box Directly from the pop-up menu. 1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from the Start Menu" on page 16. The ink counter considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is that the ink counter counts a remaining level of ink...
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.... Open the Printer Properties dialog box. mark appears on page 16. 2. Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3. Printing Maintenance When "!" You should perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. mark is removed, an error occurs. However the same printing quality cannot be expected comparing to printing with...
.... Open the Printer Properties dialog box. mark appears on page 16. 2. Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3. Printing Maintenance When "!" You should perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. mark is removed, an error occurs. However the same printing quality cannot be expected comparing to printing with...
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... double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. 4. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from Name in the Media Type. If you... select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the Apply button...
... double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. 4. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from Name in the Media Type. If you... select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the Apply button...
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... Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the FINE Cartridge appears. When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" In this case, a remaining level of printing. However, error detection function is disabled after the error indication is ...
... Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the FINE Cartridge appears. When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" In this case, a remaining level of printing. However, error detection function is disabled after the error indication is ...
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Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it may be lost. If the ink is removed. Also, check that the Protective Tape is not ejected properly: See "Print Head Cleaning" ... ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media being used. In this case, the print out result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Print Head Nozzles are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is EMF, follow the procedure below. 1.
Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it may be lost. If the ink is removed. Also, check that the Protective Tape is not ejected properly: See "Print Head Cleaning" ... ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media being used. In this case, the print out result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Print Head Nozzles are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is EMF, follow the procedure below. 1.
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...and continue printing. Then printing can continue printing for cleaning is continued under the ink out condition with this printer. Install the FINE Cartridges in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full,... Head Alignment. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34. 56 Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may not be recognized Try This Reload paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Ink...
...and continue printing. Then printing can continue printing for cleaning is continued under the ink out condition with this printer. Install the FINE Cartridges in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full,... Head Alignment. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 34. 56 Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may not be recognized Try This Reload paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Ink...
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... Alternately: Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer back on. The function for a while. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the power supply for detecting the remaining ink level will ...be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected · This FINE Cartridge has previously been used. · ...
... Alternately: Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer back on. The function for a while. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the power supply for detecting the remaining ink level will ...be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected · This FINE Cartridge has previously been used. · ...
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..., print mode and page coverage. Print width: Interface: Acoustic noise level: Operating environment: Storage environment: Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (with Paper Support retracted): Weight: Canon FINE Cartridges: 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) (*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) Black printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm...
..., print mode and page coverage. Print width: Interface: Acoustic noise level: Operating environment: Storage environment: Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (with Paper Support retracted): Weight: Canon FINE Cartridges: 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) (*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) Black printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm...
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... the printer while it is unstable or subject to a heating source. Should any object on top of the printer. For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on the printer. To avoid the risk of 10% to 95°F) and... sunlight, outdoors, or close to excessive vibration. Ensure that are very humid or dusty, in locations that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Never use an extension lead/cord. AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Never put your hands or fingers in the country of these ...
... the printer while it is unstable or subject to a heating source. Should any object on top of the printer. For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on the printer. To avoid the risk of 10% to 95°F) and... sunlight, outdoors, or close to excessive vibration. Ensure that are very humid or dusty, in locations that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Never use an extension lead/cord. AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Never put your hands or fingers in the country of these ...
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..., THE PRODUCT), AND ANY UTILITY SOFTWARE, DISTRIBUTED WITH OR FOR THE PRODUCT, IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY CANON USA. THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY LIMITATIONS... Product. The sole warranty, if any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as is given by Canon USA) that may be distributed with compatible computers, peripheral equipment and software. PLEASE CONTACT CANON USA IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY OF THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S ...
..., THE PRODUCT), AND ANY UTILITY SOFTWARE, DISTRIBUTED WITH OR FOR THE PRODUCT, IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY CANON USA. THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY LIMITATIONS... Product. The sole warranty, if any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as is given by Canon USA) that may be distributed with compatible computers, peripheral equipment and software. PLEASE CONTACT CANON USA IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY OF THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S ...