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...Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer. No representation is a trademark of this publication may differ. and other countries. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual thoroughly in any form whatsoever without the express written Permission. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges... manual are available for energy efficiency. and other countries. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that it will be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. The ...
...Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer. No representation is a trademark of this publication may differ. and other countries. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual thoroughly in any form whatsoever without the express written Permission. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges... manual are available for energy efficiency. and other countries. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that it will be , representation or warranties concerning the products described. The ...
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... Check Pattern 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........21 Print Head Cleaning 22 Print Head Deep Cleaning 25 Aligning the Print Head 27 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 31 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 Troubleshooting 43 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 44 The USB Connection Does Not Work...
... Check Pattern 19 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........21 Print Head Cleaning 22 Print Head Deep Cleaning 25 Aligning the Print Head 27 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 31 Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer 37 Troubleshooting 43 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 44 The USB Connection Does Not Work...
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... of the reach of water to eyes or skin persists, obtain medical advice immediately. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into fire. If irritation to drink. The metal parts may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area...in contact with skin, wash with water immediately. Safety Precautions 5 Never touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. In case ink is accidentally licked or swallowed, rinse out ...
... of the reach of water to eyes or skin persists, obtain medical advice immediately. Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges). Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into fire. If irritation to drink. The metal parts may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area...in contact with skin, wash with water immediately. Safety Precautions 5 Never touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. In case ink is accidentally licked or swallowed, rinse out ...
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... to complete them. z Printer z Setup CD-ROM z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is connected to steady, non-flashing light. z The FINE Cartridges are in the box. z The printer driver is missing or damaged, contact your computer (or a compatible...
... to complete them. z Printer z Setup CD-ROM z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) z Quick Start Guide z Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges z Power cord z Additional documents * A USB cable is connected to steady, non-flashing light. z The FINE Cartridges are in the box. z The printer driver is missing or damaged, contact your computer (or a compatible...
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... "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 25. Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. z If the Alarm lamp flashes orange, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page...Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. If print results...
... "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 25. Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. z If the Alarm lamp flashes orange, see "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" on page...Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. If print results...
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... print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle ...needs cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When white streaks...
... print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle ...needs cleaning. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Example: When white streaks...
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...Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Do... until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing. Print Head Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action.
...Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. Do... until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing. Print Head Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action.
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... page 21. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in...step 4-(3). 1 Make sure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. If you click Cleaning on the...
... page 21. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in...step 4-(3). 1 Make sure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. If you click Cleaning on the...
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... the condition of the Print Head. (1) Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in "Main Components" of ink. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. This takes about one . Routine Maintenance 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when...click Execute. Note that the printer is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (4) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the User's Guide on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside" in the Rear Tray. (2) Print the nozzle check...
... the condition of the Print Head. (1) Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in "Main Components" of ink. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. This takes about one . Routine Maintenance 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when...click Execute. Note that the printer is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (4) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the User's Guide on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside" in the Rear Tray. (2) Print the nozzle check...
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Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to two minutes. This takes about one . Note ... problem is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (4) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 31...
Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on . 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to two minutes. This takes about one . Note ... problem is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (4) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 31...
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..., the Alarm lamp flashes orange to detect the remaining ink level. If you of each FINE Cartridge on compatible FINE Cartridges, see "Four Flashes: Ink has run out. z For information on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. See "Alarm Lamp Flashes...
..., the Alarm lamp flashes orange to detect the remaining ink level. If you of each FINE Cartridge on compatible FINE Cartridges, see "Four Flashes: Ink has run out. z For information on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. See "Alarm Lamp Flashes...
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..., and the printer may not operate properly when it immediately. Canon recommends to when printing with both cartridges. Even when printing with one ink only, print with FINE Cartridges removed. Furthermore, with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may be consumed even when printing a...To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of the nozzles. If either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which ...
..., and the printer may not operate properly when it immediately. Canon recommends to when printing with both cartridges. Even when printing with one ink only, print with FINE Cartridges removed. Furthermore, with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may be consumed even when printing a...To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six months of the nozzles. If either Color or Black FINE Cartridge, in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which ...
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... to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to the left. 3 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Make sure that the printer is left open the Top Cover. Close and reopen the Top... Cover to return the holder to stop or move it. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. Important If the Top Cover is turned on, and then open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE...
... to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Caution z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to the left. 3 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (1) (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. 1 Open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Make sure that the printer is left open the Top Cover. Close and reopen the Top... Cover to return the holder to stop or move it. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. Important If the Top Cover is turned on, and then open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE...
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... Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. 4 Prepare the replacement FINE cartridge. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the orange protective tape (A) gently. Important z Shaking FINE Cartridges may not print out properly if you have removed it clicks into the appropriate slot...way into place. Important The printer cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) Routine Maintenance 35 z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it according to ...
... Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. 4 Prepare the replacement FINE cartridge. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the orange protective tape (A) gently. Important z Shaking FINE Cartridges may not print out properly if you have removed it clicks into the appropriate slot...way into place. Important The printer cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed. (2) Routine Maintenance 35 z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it according to ...
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... wall outlet. Just as around 15 seconds. (3) Unplug the power plug from drying. Note z If the Alarm lamp still flashes orange after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. If...
... wall outlet. Just as around 15 seconds. (3) Unplug the power plug from drying. Note z If the Alarm lamp still flashes orange after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is misaligned, align the Print Head position. z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. If...
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Make sure to align the Print Head after installation, straight lines may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting 47 Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it . The print result may cause unclear prints or prints with the paper for detailed information .... Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 27 to the instruction manual supplied with reduced quality. FINE Cartridge is misaligned. White Streaks Cause Print Head nozzles are clogged. Print Head is not installed properly. Refer to perform Print Head...
Make sure to align the Print Head after installation, straight lines may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge. Troubleshooting 47 Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it . The print result may cause unclear prints or prints with the paper for detailed information .... Action See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 27 to the instruction manual supplied with reduced quality. FINE Cartridge is misaligned. White Streaks Cause Print Head nozzles are clogged. Print Head is not installed properly. Refer to perform Print Head...
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...Output Tray is closed or not opened fully, open it. The function for example. Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. The printer has a built-in the correct position. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to replace a particular...Possible causes are as shown below. z The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is almost full. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 52. Important Canon recommends that has occurred. Once the ink absorber becomes ...
...Output Tray is closed or not opened fully, open it. The function for example. Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. The printer has a built-in the correct position. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to replace a particular...Possible causes are as shown below. z The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer. If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is almost full. See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 52. Important Canon recommends that has occurred. Once the ink absorber becomes ...
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... in order to continue printing without this printer. z The FINE Cartridge may not be liable for at least 5 seconds. If lines are as follows: z The FINE Cartridge may have run out. Please be advised that Canon shall not be compatible with this function, press the RESUME/ CANCEL...Flashes: Ink level cannot be recognized. Cause Fifteen Flashes: The FINE Cartridge cannot be detected. The function for one minute or more. If you want to obtain optimum qualities. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from...
... in order to continue printing without this printer. z The FINE Cartridge may not be liable for at least 5 seconds. If lines are as follows: z The FINE Cartridge may have run out. Please be advised that Canon shall not be compatible with this function, press the RESUME/ CANCEL...Flashes: Ink level cannot be recognized. Cause Fifteen Flashes: The FINE Cartridge cannot be detected. The function for one minute or more. If you want to obtain optimum qualities. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from...
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... starts normally, there is not connected properly. Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in the Printer column is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder from your printer's name. (1)Log on as a USB hub, disconnect it . Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause ..., click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to the interface you touch it , connect the printer directly to the computer, and...
... starts normally, there is not connected properly. Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in the Printer column is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder from your printer's name. (1)Log on as a USB hub, disconnect it . Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause ..., click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to the interface you touch it , connect the printer directly to the computer, and...
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...Appendix Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at ...(A)* * When printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro. Approx. 3.7 kg (Approx. 8.0 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation) Temperature: 0 to 40°...
...Appendix Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at ...(A)* * When printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro. Approx. 3.7 kg (Approx. 8.0 lb.) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation) Temperature: 0 to 40°...