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...'s 1 year limited warranty period. CarePAK must be purchased during your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at a very attractive price. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to start is available at www.canontechsupport...
...'s 1 year limited warranty period. CarePAK must be purchased during your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at a very attractive price. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to start is available at www.canontechsupport...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 Does Not... 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
... 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 Does Not... 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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... problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in printing pertaining to such problems as low ink or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 50 • "Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs" on page 53 • "Paper Does... Jams" on page 55 • "The ALARM Lamp Flashes" on page 56 • "An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on your operating system. 47 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories.
... problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in printing pertaining to such problems as low ink or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 50 • "Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs" on page 53 • "Paper Does... Jams" on page 55 • "The ALARM Lamp Flashes" on page 56 • "An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on your operating system. 47 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories.
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... printer driver installation did not start installation. Turn off the printer. 6. Other applications running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver. 48 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions...
... printer driver installation did not start installation. Turn off the printer. 6. Other applications running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver. 48 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions...
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Read the manual supplied with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card. Troubleshooting The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly Problem The Printer is not Recognized Properly Possible Cause You connect to the computer through a USB hub A USB expansion card may not be installed correctly The USB driver may not be installed correctly Try This Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. 49 The computer does not recognize the printer properly.
Read the manual supplied with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card. Troubleshooting The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly Problem The Printer is not Recognized Properly Possible Cause You connect to the computer through a USB hub A USB expansion card may not be installed correctly The USB driver may not be installed correctly Try This Connect the printer directly to the computer's USB port without going through the hub. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. 49 The computer does not recognize the printer properly.
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.... Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. In this case, the print out result may be degraded. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Cannot Print to ensure that ink is ejected properly. On the Page Setup tab, click Print Options...
.... Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. In this case, the print out result may be degraded. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Cannot Print to ensure that ink is ejected properly. On the Page Setup tab, click Print Options...
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... inside of the printer is not set properly 1. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 16. 2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Glossy photo paper other than Canon specialty media is or has Ink Blots too thin Incorrect paper type 1. If you application program. 2. Drag the ...up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 2. Open the Print dialog box. On the Main tab, click High for properly Macintosh. 1. See "Canon Specialty Media" on how to the Fine end. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up . Clean the Paper ...
... inside of the printer is not set properly 1. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 16. 2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Glossy photo paper other than Canon specialty media is or has Ink Blots too thin Incorrect paper type 1. If you application program. 2. Drag the ...up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 2. Open the Print dialog box. On the Main tab, click High for properly Macintosh. 1. See "Canon Specialty Media" on how to the Fine end. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up . Clean the Paper ...
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... the Paper Thickness Lever to Avoid" on page 4. See "Canon Specialty Media" on plain paper (left after correcting the curl by taking the following actions. (1) On the side to be printed*1, place a sheet of regular paper exactly over it to 0.2 inches*2. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched Possible Cause Inappropriate type of...
... the Paper Thickness Lever to Avoid" on page 4. See "Canon Specialty Media" on plain paper (left after correcting the curl by taking the following actions. (1) On the side to be printed*1, place a sheet of regular paper exactly over it to 0.2 inches*2. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched Possible Cause Inappropriate type of...
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... list of print jobs in Macintosh for the deletion. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. When the confirmation message is displayed, click Yes. Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Printer... OS X v.10.2.8, click on the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double-click on page 16. 2. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or click Troubles in your computer. If you are spooled/ Delete any undesired print jobs. Note In Windows Me or...
... list of print jobs in Macintosh for the deletion. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. When the confirmation message is displayed, click Yes. Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Printer... OS X v.10.2.8, click on the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double-click on page 16. 2. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or click Troubles in your computer. If you are spooled/ Delete any undesired print jobs. Note In Windows Me or...
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... used • Check to see if the paper you are required for the cleaning. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to ensure that Cleaning is dirty Follow the steps described below to Avoid" on hand. 1. Paper Feed Roller is ...loaded in the printer. 2. The confirmation message is too thick or curled. Click Roller Cleaning. Follow the on -screen instructions. 54 Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate type of Letter size plain paper are printing on...
... used • Check to see if the paper you are required for the cleaning. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to ensure that Cleaning is dirty Follow the steps described below to Avoid" on hand. 1. Paper Feed Roller is ...loaded in the printer. 2. The confirmation message is too thick or curled. Click Roller Cleaning. Follow the on -screen instructions. 54 Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate type of Letter size plain paper are printing on...
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... is loaded incorrectly • If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the Front Cover and remove it back on page 4. 55 Troubleshooting Paper Jams Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Try This Paper jams in Paper Remove the paper according to touch any components inside the printer. Reload...
... is loaded incorrectly • If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the Front Cover and remove it back on page 4. 55 Troubleshooting Paper Jams Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Try This Paper jams in Paper Remove the paper according to touch any components inside the printer. Reload...
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...may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this printer. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting The ALARM Lamp Flashes When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes after the printing. The number of flashes indicates the type... completely full, you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. You can continue under the ink out condition. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be able to have run out. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
...may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this printer. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting The ALARM Lamp Flashes When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes after the printing. The number of flashes indicates the type... completely full, you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. You can continue under the ink out condition. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be able to have run out. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
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If you want to obtain optimum quality. 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 ... detected · This FINE Cartridge has previously been used. · Ink may have run out. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. 57 Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Sixteen Flashes Possible Cause Try This The ink level cannot Possible causes are as follows: be correctly detected. Note The POWER Lamp...
If you want to obtain optimum quality. 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 ... detected · This FINE Cartridge has previously been used. · Ink may have run out. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. 57 Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Sixteen Flashes Possible Cause Try This The ink level cannot Possible causes are as follows: be correctly detected. Note The POWER Lamp...
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... the cable(s). Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. "Error No.: 300" If USBnnn (Canon iP1700) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP1700) ("n" represents a number) is selected in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver. 58 Follow the procedures described in ... with your switch box or other devices, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer and try printing again. Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Possible Cause Printer not ready Paper is...
... the cable(s). Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. "Error No.: 300" If USBnnn (Canon iP1700) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP1700) ("n" represents a number) is selected in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver. 58 Follow the procedures described in ... with your switch box or other devices, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer and try printing again. Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Possible Cause Printer not ready Paper is...
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Contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible to dismiss the error message and continue printing. You can continue printing for cleaning is replaced. Troubleshooting Problem "Error No.:1700" Possible Cause The ink absorber is almost full Try This Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full, you will not be able to print until the ink absorber is absorbed in a ink absorber inside the machine. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to have this part replaced. 59
Contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible to dismiss the error message and continue printing. You can continue printing for cleaning is replaced. Troubleshooting Problem "Error No.:1700" Possible Cause The ink absorber is almost full Try This Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full, you will not be able to print until the ink absorber is absorbed in a ink absorber inside the machine. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to have this part replaced. 59
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...PRINTHEAD AND INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). InstantExchange warranty program service is a registered trademark of factors beyond its reasonable control. Canon is available only during the express limited-warranty period for this limited warranty will be obtained from state to state. ...2nd day Air freight service, prepaid by the ASF. Monday through Canon USA's Authorized Service Facility (ASF) network. Appendix Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options: • Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to ...
...PRINTHEAD AND INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). InstantExchange warranty program service is a registered trademark of factors beyond its reasonable control. Canon is available only during the express limited-warranty period for this limited warranty will be obtained from state to state. ...2nd day Air freight service, prepaid by the ASF. Monday through Canon USA's Authorized Service Facility (ASF) network. Appendix Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options: • Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to ...
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Index Printer Setup Utility 21 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 RESUME/CANCEL button 13 S Safety Precautions 62 Specialty Media 10 Specifications 60 Status Monitor 53 Super White Paper 10 T Troubleshooting 47 T-Shirt Transfers 10 Turning off the Printer 3 Turning on Low Ink Warning 46 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect ... 19 68 mark appears on the Printer 2 U Uninstalling the printer driver 58 Using Specialty Media 9 W What is Low Ink Warning 43 When "!" mark appears on Low Ink Warning 44 When "?"
Index Printer Setup Utility 21 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 20 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 39 RESUME/CANCEL button 13 S Safety Precautions 62 Specialty Media 10 Specifications 60 Status Monitor 53 Super White Paper 10 T Troubleshooting 47 T-Shirt Transfers 10 Turning off the Printer 3 Turning on Low Ink Warning 46 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect ... 19 68 mark appears on the Printer 2 U Uninstalling the printer driver 58 Using Specialty Media 9 W What is Low Ink Warning 43 When "!" mark appears on Low Ink Warning 44 When "?"
Easy Setup Instructions
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... to display explanations of the printer driver installations: the Easy Install installation and the Custom Install installation. QT5-0296-V01 © 2006 Canon Inc. Select Easy Install in the Quick Start Guide. Click OK. NOTE: If a message prompting you are either registered trademarks or .... 3 Insert the Setup CD-ROM. NOTE: If the straight line is misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after two minutes, refer to "Troubleshooting" instructions in the Quick Start Guide. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to align the Print Head. "Adobe" and "Adobe RGB (1998)" are...
... to display explanations of the printer driver installations: the Easy Install installation and the Custom Install installation. QT5-0296-V01 © 2006 Canon Inc. Select Easy Install in the Quick Start Guide. Click OK. NOTE: If a message prompting you are either registered trademarks or .... 3 Insert the Setup CD-ROM. NOTE: If the straight line is misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after two minutes, refer to "Troubleshooting" instructions in the Quick Start Guide. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to align the Print Head. "Adobe" and "Adobe RGB (1998)" are...