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All information regarding the accuracy thereof. Canon U.S.A., Inc. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc., has determined that this manual thoroughly in order that it will be reproduced in the U.S. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended... without notice. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 and other countries. • "Macintosh" and "Mac" are subject to your Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer. Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from...
All information regarding the accuracy thereof. Canon U.S.A., Inc. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc., has determined that this manual thoroughly in order that it will be reproduced in the U.S. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are not intended... without notice. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 and other countries. • "Macintosh" and "Mac" are subject to your Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer. Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from...
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... paper is ejected. • Remove each sheet as soon as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Basic Printing Note • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any obstacles in the portrait position (short side facing down...
... paper is ejected. • Remove each sheet as soon as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Basic Printing Note • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any obstacles in the portrait position (short side facing down...
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... Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. 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 size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box...
... Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. 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 size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box...
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.... 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink requires cleaning. When white stripes appear (Color ink) 23 Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. When with lines missing (Black... ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer. Printing Maintenance ...
.... 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink requires cleaning. When white stripes appear (Color ink) 23 Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge. When with lines missing (Black... ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer. Printing Maintenance ...
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Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing. This takes about 60 seconds. 25 Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles will consume ink, so proceed with a Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(2). 1 Ensure that the printer ...
Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing. This takes about 60 seconds. 25 Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles will consume ink, so proceed with a Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(2). 1 Ensure that the printer ...
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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 cleaning process. Print Head Deep Cleaning Printing Maintenance If print quality does not improve after a standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which 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 16. 29
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 cleaning process. Print Head Deep Cleaning Printing Maintenance If print quality does not improve after a standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which 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 16. 29
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... Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to 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. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click .... (4) Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 31 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink.
... Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to 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. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click .... (4) Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 31 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 39. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink.
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See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33 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. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition.
See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33 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. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition.
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Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. Replace an empty FINE Cartridge with the quality of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 ...
Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. Replace an empty FINE Cartridge with the quality of ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 ...
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...FINE Cartridge should be installed until the "recommended date of the date when the FINE Cartridge is installed to the printer). • Color ink consumption may not print properly due to clogged Print Head nozzles. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is...print with either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is consumed in the FINE Cartridge within six months from its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Important • To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that you can continue printing with leaving the empty FINE ...
...FINE Cartridge should be installed until the "recommended date of the date when the FINE Cartridge is installed to the printer). • Color ink consumption may not print properly due to clogged Print Head nozzles. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is...print with either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is consumed in the FINE Cartridge within six months from its first use Canon brand FINE Cartridge. Important • To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that you can continue printing with leaving the empty FINE ...
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...16. Select Applications from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 43 The ink counter considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, remaining ink level may be displayed incorrectly. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is installed...you are running out of ink and tells you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. Low Ink Warning is Low Ink Warning? If you that the ink counter counts a remaining level of ink during printing automatically. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. ...
...16. Select Applications from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 43 The ink counter considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, remaining ink level may be displayed incorrectly. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is installed...you are running out of ink and tells you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. Low Ink Warning is Low Ink Warning? If you that the ink counter counts a remaining level of ink during printing automatically. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. ...
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...occurs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on Low Ink Warning The ink level of ink, you should purchase new FINE Cartridge. You should perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. In this case, you... can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3. mark appears on page 16. 2. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of the FINE Cartridge with...
...occurs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on Low Ink Warning The ink level of ink, you should purchase new FINE Cartridge. You should perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. In this case, you... can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3. mark appears on page 16. 2. Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of the FINE Cartridge with...
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Select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Both Black and Color after replacing with a new one. 45 If you select ...Plain Paper in Printer List and then click Configure. 4. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from Name in Printer List and then click Utility. The Black only setting can be enabled. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Select Applications from the Product list and then click Maintenance. ...
Select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Both Black and Color after replacing with a new one. 45 If you select ...Plain Paper in Printer List and then click Configure. 4. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from Name in Printer List and then click Utility. The Black only setting can be enabled. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Select Applications from the Product list and then click Maintenance. ...
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... If you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on. Printing Maintenance When "?" mark appears on the FINE Cartridge appears. In this case, a remaining level of printing. However, ... you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly.
... If you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on. Printing Maintenance When "?" mark appears on the FINE Cartridge appears. In this case, a remaining level of printing. However, ... you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly.
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... usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems. Refer 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...
... usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems. Refer 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...
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...Eject Properly/Not Printed/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Appear/ Printed Ruled Lines are Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is ejected properly. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select the Reduce spool data size check box and click OK. Print Head Nozzles are... Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is not ejected properly: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 20. If the ink is no ink left Try This First, check the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver for Windows or the Page Setup...
...Eject Properly/Not Printed/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Appear/ Printed Ruled Lines are Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is ejected properly. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select the Reduce spool data size check box and click OK. Print Head Nozzles are... Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is not ejected properly: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 20. If the ink is no ink left Try This First, check the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver for Windows or the Page Setup...
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...become smudged. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the pop-up . Drag the Print Quality slide bar towards the Fine side. See "Canon Specialty Media" on page 34. On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media being used. On the Main tab, ... remove each sheet as soon as Photo Paper Pro, when you cannot select High or the problem is printed. Check that consumes large amount of ink. On the Main tab, click High for properly Macintosh. 1. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 10. Open the Print dialog box. Drag...
...become smudged. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the pop-up . Drag the Print Quality slide bar towards the Fine side. See "Canon Specialty Media" on page 34. On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media being used. On the Main tab, ... remove each sheet as soon as Photo Paper Pro, when you cannot select High or the problem is printed. Check that consumes large amount of ink. On the Main tab, click High for properly Macintosh. 1. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 10. Open the Print dialog box. Drag...
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... properly. · The FINE Cartridge may have this printer. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 34. You can continue under the ink out condition. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. If lines are misaligned or ...printing is in place. If lines are not installed in progress and you will not be the compatible with the FINE Cartridge installed. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may not be the...
... properly. · The FINE Cartridge may have this printer. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 34. You can continue under the ink out condition. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. If lines are misaligned or ...printing is in place. If lines are not installed in progress and you will not be the compatible with the FINE Cartridge installed. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The FINE Cartridge may not be the...
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... · Ink may have run out. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. 57 If you want to obtain optimum quality. Plug the printer back in order to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME/CANCEL button. 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 printer, and then turn the printer back ...
... · Ink may have run out. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center. 57 If you want to obtain optimum quality. Plug the printer back in order to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME/CANCEL button. 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 printer, and then turn the printer back ...
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You can continue printing for cleaning is replaced. 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. 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.
You can continue printing for cleaning is replaced. 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. 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.