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...be an easy-to-use guide to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after...is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. © CANON INC.2008 All rights reserved. has reviewed this manual and in the U.S. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. No representation is a registered trademark of your Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer....
...be an easy-to-use guide to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after...is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. © CANON INC.2008 All rights reserved. has reviewed this manual and in the U.S. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. No representation is a registered trademark of your Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer....
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... attempt to the wall. Do not use an extension lead/cord. Never remove the plug by pulling on a slant, vertically or upside-down, as the ink may cause injury or damage the printer if you can easily unplug the power plug if necessary. The printer contains high-voltage components. If any...
... attempt to the wall. Do not use an extension lead/cord. Never remove the plug by pulling on a slant, vertically or upside-down, as the ink may cause injury or damage the printer if you can easily unplug the power plug if necessary. The printer contains high-voltage components. If any...
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... accidentally licked or swallowed, rinse out mouth or give one or two glasses of children. In case ink gets in contact with eyes, rinse with soap and water immediately. The metal parts may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area....electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. If irritation to drink. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice immediately. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Keep FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of water to eyes or...
... accidentally licked or swallowed, rinse out mouth or give one or two glasses of children. In case ink gets in contact with eyes, rinse with soap and water immediately. The metal parts may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area....electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. If irritation to drink. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice immediately. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Keep FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of water to eyes or...
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Important When turning off the printer Follow the procedure below to turn off . Confirm that the Power lamp on the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet or switch off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the printer has gone out. 2. Unplug the power plug ...
Important When turning off the printer Follow the procedure below to turn off . Confirm that the Power lamp on the Print Head to prevent the ink from the wall outlet or switch off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the printer has gone out. 2. Unplug the power plug ...
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... media types, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is not rectangular z Paper bound with staples or glue z Paper with adhesives z Paper decorated with holes z Paper that is fixed. Important z Put unused ...paper z Damp paper z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to jam or malfunction. Using such paper will not only produce...
... media types, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is not rectangular z Paper bound with staples or glue z Paper with adhesives z Paper decorated with holes z Paper that is fixed. Important z Put unused ...paper z Damp paper z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to jam or malfunction. Using such paper will not only produce...
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... the printer driver settings. If the problem is misaligned, align the Print Head position. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 31. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 27. 18 Routine Maintenance Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 53. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the... a FINE Cartridge has not run out of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of ink. If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality.
... the printer driver settings. If the problem is misaligned, align the Print Head position. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 31. See "Getting the Ink Status Information" on page 27. 18 Routine Maintenance Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 53. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the... a FINE Cartridge has not run out of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of ink. If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality.
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... the Paper Output Tray, and then extend the Output Tray Extension. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Routine Maintenance 19...
... the Paper Output Tray, and then extend the Output Tray Extension. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Routine Maintenance 19...
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Example: When lines are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) Routine Maintenance 21 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. 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. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this...
Example: When lines are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink) Routine Maintenance 21 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary. 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. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of this...
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...Routine Maintenance 2 Take the appropriate action. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Note that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, go to step 4-(3). 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print ...Head causes used ink to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on . 2 Open the Paper Output Tray ...
...Routine Maintenance 2 Take the appropriate action. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the ink absorber. Note that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, go to step 4-(3). 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print ...Head causes used ink to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on . 2 Open the Paper Output Tray ...
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... the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. Print Head Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green. The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. Routine Maintenance 23 See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern...on page 25. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 60 seconds. (3) Load a sheet of ink is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed ...
... the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. Print Head Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green. The nozzle check pattern is not enough ink. Routine Maintenance 23 See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 31. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern...on page 25. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 60 seconds. (3) Load a sheet of ink is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed ...
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... finishes printing. This takes about 60 seconds. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Load a sheet of ink is insufficient. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of A4 or...the Rear Tray. (5) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 21. The nozzle check pattern is not...
... finishes printing. This takes about 60 seconds. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be checked before cleaning. (4) Load a sheet of ink is insufficient. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of A4 or...the Rear Tray. (5) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Make sure that the printer is on page 21. The nozzle check pattern is not...
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...problem is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (4) If this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to check the print head condition. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on .... Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to be absorbed in the Rear Tray. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to be checked before deep cleaning....
...problem is not resolved, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again. (4) If this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to check the print head condition. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on .... Cleaning, so perform this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the ink absorber. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to be absorbed in the Rear Tray. (2) Print the nozzle check pattern to be checked before deep cleaning....
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...For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to be checked before deep cleaning. 5 Check the condition of the Print Head. (1) Load a sheet of ink. This takes about one . 1 Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Confirm the displayed message and ...Cleaning finishes. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to "Inside" in "Main Components" 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. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and ...
...For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to be checked before deep cleaning. 5 Check the condition of the Print Head. (1) Load a sheet of ink. This takes about one . 1 Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Confirm the displayed message and ...Cleaning finishes. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to "Inside" in "Main Components" 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. 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and ...
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... the wrong type of printing following such maintenance as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is low. Ink has run out." Note z If there is no improvement with the quality of FINE Cartridge is mounted on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are...
... the wrong type of printing following such maintenance as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is low. Ink has run out." Note z If there is no improvement with the quality of FINE Cartridge is mounted on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are...
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..." in the pop-up menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) which appears on -screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the confirmation screens. (1) Open... open each of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet. To confirm the ink level information, click the Ink Details menu. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on the taskbar during printing. (1) Open the...
..." in the pop-up menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) which appears on -screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the confirmation screens. (1) Open... open each of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet. To confirm the ink level information, click the Ink Details menu. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on the taskbar during printing. (1) Open the...
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...in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be reduced compared to some reasons such as clogging of the nozzles. Canon recommends to dry out, and the printer may not print out properly if you insert FINE Cartridges that has been removed once, the... z Replace empty cartridges with FINE Cartridges removed. Note z If a FINE Cartridge runs out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Even when printing with one ink only, print with either of ink, replace them using the following steps. z Color ink may be necessary to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Color...
...in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be reduced compared to some reasons such as clogging of the nozzles. Canon recommends to dry out, and the printer may not print out properly if you insert FINE Cartridges that has been removed once, the... z Replace empty cartridges with FINE Cartridges removed. Note z If a FINE Cartridge runs out of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges. Even when printing with one ink only, print with either of ink, replace them using the following steps. z Color ink may be necessary to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Color...
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... area. Discard it . z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it clicks into the appropriate slot. The printer may cause ink to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. Handle FINE Cartridges carefully. Important The printer cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge...
... area. Discard it . z Do not reattach the protective tape once you touch it clicks into the appropriate slot. The printer may cause ink to stain your clothes and hands with ink on a FINE Cartridge. Handle FINE Cartridges carefully. Important The printer cannot be into the left slot ( B ) and the Color FINE Cartridge...
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..., see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper in the Print Head for a long period of the Print Head. Note z Ink may blur depending on page 18. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the Power.... Printed area is stained with a highlight pen or paint-stick, or - z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of the nozzles, note the following cases: - Numerous nozzles are installed in the following...
..., see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the paper in the Print Head for a long period of the Print Head. Note z Ink may blur depending on page 18. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the Power.... Printed area is stained with a highlight pen or paint-stick, or - z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become blocked by dried ink. This takes a few seconds or as long as the uncapped tip of the nozzles, note the following cases: - Numerous nozzles are installed in the following...
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... Thickness Lever, refer to instructions. For details on -screen manual. 3 Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the (A) Rear Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to the left. If the problem is being cleaned. Check the...
... Thickness Lever, refer to instructions. For details on -screen manual. 3 Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the (A) Rear Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to the left. If the problem is being cleaned. Check the...
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... to instructions. The paper cleans the inside the printer may be stained. Routine Maintenance 41 If it is selected in the (A) Rear Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 42. 4 Load this and only this sheet of paper... in the pop-up . 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (A) Load the paper after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the ejected paper. If the problem is being cleaned...
... to instructions. The paper cleans the inside the printer may be stained. Routine Maintenance 41 If it is selected in the (A) Rear Tray with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 42. 4 Load this and only this sheet of paper... in the pop-up . 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (A) Load the paper after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the ejected paper. If the problem is being cleaned...