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... 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 Start or... 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
... 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 Start or... 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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... If the ALARM lamp changes to a flashing, refer to display the Printer Driver Guide. For more information, refer to the On-screen Manual installed on your cursor on the feature you want to know more about . Turning on the Printer 1 To turn on page 56. 2 While ...in the printer's Properties dialog box, place your computer. The Printer Driver Guide is not displayed unless the Onscreen Manual is installed, even if the button is installed. The Instructions button is not displayed unless the On-screen Manual is clicked. Also, click the Instructions button to steady (...
... If the ALARM lamp changes to a flashing, refer to display the Printer Driver Guide. For more information, refer to the On-screen Manual installed on your cursor on the feature you want to know more about . Turning on the Printer 1 To turn on page 56. 2 While ...in the printer's Properties dialog box, place your computer. The Printer Driver Guide is not displayed unless the Onscreen Manual is installed, even if the button is installed. The Instructions button is not displayed unless the On-screen Manual is clicked. Also, click the Instructions button to steady (...
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Basic Printing l Printing with Windows® XP Service Pack 2 installed (hereafter called Windows XP SP2). 1 Turn your printer on Preferences or Properties. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that appear may vary depending on the ... In Windows 2000, click on the Main tab in this section are using a computer with Windows Note • The menu screens and dialog boxes that Canon iP1700 is selected. (3) Click on , then set papers. 2 Create a document or open a file to print. 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application...
Basic Printing l Printing with Windows® XP Service Pack 2 installed (hereafter called Windows XP SP2). 1 Turn your printer on Preferences or Properties. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that appear may vary depending on the ... In Windows 2000, click on the Main tab in this section are using a computer with Windows Note • The menu screens and dialog boxes that Canon iP1700 is selected. (3) Click on , then set papers. 2 Create a document or open a file to print. 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application...
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... not contain the preview function. 5 Print the document. (1) Click Print (or OK). 12 The Instructions button is not displayed unless the On-screen Manual is installed. • Click the check box to select Preview before printing.
... not contain the preview function. 5 Print the document. (1) Click Print (or OK). 12 The Instructions button is not displayed unless the On-screen Manual is installed. • Click the check box to select Preview before printing.
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...8226; The steps described in this section are for printing using a computer with Macintosh Note • The menu screens and dialog boxes that iP1700 is provided on page 15. Basic Printing Note You can use Easy-PhotoPrint, refer to the Photo Application Guide. 1 Turn your printer on... the printer. Printing with Mac® OS X v.10.4.x installed (hereafter called Macintosh®). • You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on , then set papers. ...
...8226; The steps described in this section are for printing using a computer with Macintosh Note • The menu screens and dialog boxes that iP1700 is provided on page 15. Basic Printing Note You can use Easy-PhotoPrint, refer to the Photo Application Guide. 1 Turn your printer on... the printer. Printing with Mac® OS X v.10.4.x installed (hereafter called Macintosh®). • You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on , then set papers. ...
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...) with strong color definition. Printing a top-quality photo: Select when printing documents which are mainly just text. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that iP1700 is installed. • You can fine-tune Print Quality and Halftoning settings here. • For details about other printer driver functions, click the button to the characteristics...
...) with strong color definition. Printing a top-quality photo: Select when printing documents which are mainly just text. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that iP1700 is installed. • You can fine-tune Print Quality and Halftoning settings here. • For details about other printer driver functions, click the button to the characteristics...
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...132; PhotoRecord (Windows) You can easily print out homepages displayed on Internet Explorer® in portrait or night scene mode, etc. Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use a suitable photo application to create prints that reproduce color more accurately. 18 This enables you to... read the camera data precisely, producing optimal prints. Note • To install applications, refer to Easy Setup Instructions. • For details about photo applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide. Easy-...
...132; PhotoRecord (Windows) You can easily print out homepages displayed on Internet Explorer® in portrait or night scene mode, etc. Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use a suitable photo application to create prints that reproduce color more accurately. 18 This enables you to... read the camera data precisely, producing optimal prints. Note • To install applications, refer to Easy Setup Instructions. • For details about photo applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide. Easy-...
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The printer will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. 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 ...
The printer will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. 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 ...
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...; Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The Black FINE Cartridge should 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...
...; Once the Protective Tape is removed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The Black FINE Cartridge should 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...
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...Head position is also not recommended. • Replace FINE Cartridge promptly. See "Setting of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is installed to the printer). • Color ink consumption may not print properly due to clogged Print Head nozzles. Color ink 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 has been removed once, the printer may occur even...
...Head position is also not recommended. • Replace FINE Cartridge promptly. See "Setting of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is installed to the printer). • Color ink consumption may not print properly due to clogged Print Head nozzles. Color ink 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 has been removed once, the printer may occur even...
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... Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from the Start Menu" on page 16. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. If you that Fine Cartridges are running out of ink. The ink counter considers as ink is full when a ...Name list and then click Utility. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is Low Ink Warning? Select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. 4. Printing Maintenance What is installed, remaining ink level may be displayed incorrectly. Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the Printer ...
... Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from the Start Menu" on page 16. Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. If you that Fine Cartridges are running out of ink. The ink counter considers as ink is full when a ...Name list and then click Utility. For this, if old FINE Cartridge is Low Ink Warning? Select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. 4. Printing Maintenance What is installed, remaining ink level may be displayed incorrectly. Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the Printer ...
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When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" on . However, error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 46 ... the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly. mark appears on Low Ink Warning If you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the FINE Cartridge appears. Printing Maintenance When...
When you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing, "?" on . However, error detection function is disabled after the error indication is enabled automatically. 46 ... the RESUME/CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of ink cannot be counted correctly. mark appears on Low Ink Warning If you install new FINE Cartridge, Low Ink Warning is canceled, therefore, Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on the FINE Cartridge appears. Printing Maintenance When...
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... Appears on the Screen" on your operating system. 47 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 48 • "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 49 • "Print Quality is displayed automatically.
... Appears on the Screen" on your operating system. 47 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 48 • "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 49 • "Print Quality is displayed automatically.
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... start automatically when you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection Screen Ensure that there are no problems with the printer driver installation. Installation CD-ROM Ensure that the CD-ROM icon is any problem with the CD-ROM, contact the Customer Care Center....printer driver. 48 For non-Windows XP users, open applications before reinstalling the printer driver. If printer driver installation did not start installation. When the Installation Failure screen appears, click Start Over. 3. Other applications running in the Printer Driver Guide. Click Back on...
... start automatically when you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection Screen Ensure that there are no problems with the printer driver installation. Installation CD-ROM Ensure that the CD-ROM icon is any problem with the CD-ROM, contact the Customer Care Center....printer driver. 48 For non-Windows XP users, open applications before reinstalling the printer driver. If printer driver installation did not start installation. When the Installation Failure screen appears, click Start Over. 3. Other applications running in the Printer Driver Guide. Click Back on...
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The computer does not recognize the printer properly. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. 49 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. Read the manual supplied with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card.
The computer does not recognize the printer properly. Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver. 49 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. Read the manual supplied with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card.
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... Ink Does Not Eject Properly/Not Printed/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Appear/ Printed Ruled Lines are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is removed. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. 50 If the size...
... Ink Does Not Eject Properly/Not Printed/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Appear/ Printed Ruled Lines are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly/ there is removed. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. 50 If the size...
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...satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 55. See "Paper Jams" on page 34. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this part replaced. See "Aligning the Print Head"... flashes indicates the type of paper or paper feed error Paper jam The ink may not be recognized The FINE Cartridge is not installed in the appropriate positions. Count the flashes and then take appropriate action to have run out. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory...
...satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 55. See "Paper Jams" on page 34. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be the compatible with this part replaced. See "Aligning the Print Head"... flashes indicates the type of paper or paper feed error Paper jam The ink may not be recognized The FINE Cartridge is not installed in the appropriate positions. Count the flashes and then take appropriate action to have run out. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory...
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...If the POWER lamp is turned off , turn the printer on the Ports tab (or Details tab), or reinstall the printer driver. Click the Canon iP1700 icon. 3. On the Ports tab (or Details tab), check if the printer port setting corresponds to uninstall the driver. 3. If the POWER lamp...turned off , turn the printer on . Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. If Canon iP1700 is selected. When the POWER lamp is flashing, the printer is initializing. Your printer name is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. If the port setting is not correct, modify...
...If the POWER lamp is turned off , turn the printer on the Ports tab (or Details tab), or reinstall the printer driver. Click the Canon iP1700 icon. 3. On the Ports tab (or Details tab), check if the printer port setting corresponds to uninstall the driver. 3. If the POWER lamp...turned off , turn the printer on . Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. If Canon iP1700 is selected. When the POWER lamp is flashing, the printer is initializing. Your printer name is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. If the port setting is not correct, modify...
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... up to date. 61 We recommend that you keep your system up to date with built-in USB or USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port and pre-installed Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98 or Mac OS X v.10.2.8-v.10.4. *3 Including compatible processors. • CD-ROM drive • Display: 800 x 600... OS X Extended Additional System Requirements for On-screen Manuals Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. Browser: Help Viewer Note: The On-screen Manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. The ...
... up to date. 61 We recommend that you keep your system up to date with built-in USB or USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port and pre-installed Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98 or Mac OS X v.10.2.8-v.10.4. *3 Including compatible processors. • CD-ROM drive • Display: 800 x 600... OS X Extended Additional System Requirements for On-screen Manuals Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. Browser: Help Viewer Note: The On-screen Manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. The ...
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..., consult a doctor immediately. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Choosing a location Power supply Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to 90% (condensation free). For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of... the reach of where you purchased the printer. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location that are very humid or dusty, in a location that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges...
..., consult a doctor immediately. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Choosing a location Power supply Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to 90% (condensation free). For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of... the reach of where you purchased the printer. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location that are very humid or dusty, in a location that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges...