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... Turning on the Printer 2 Loading Paper 3 Using Specialty Media 13 Printing with Windows 15 Printing with the iP3000. 1 The operations are exactly the same with Macintosh 18 Canceling Printing 21 Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from...Quality for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 42 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 48 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49... Contents 84 Specifications 85 Safety Precautions 88 Regulatory Information 90 CANON U.S.A., INC.
... Turning on the Printer 2 Loading Paper 3 Using Specialty Media 13 Printing with Windows 15 Printing with the iP3000. 1 The operations are exactly the same with Macintosh 18 Canceling Printing 21 Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from...Quality for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 42 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 48 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49... Contents 84 Specifications 85 Safety Precautions 88 Regulatory Information 90 CANON U.S.A., INC.
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...these features are covered in either of your photographs. In Macintosh z Click ? See inside the back cover for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can be controlled with the printer driver. Advanced Printing Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs Improving the... Quality of Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media, and inks for this chapter. You can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 29
...these features are covered in either of your photographs. In Macintosh z Click ? See inside the back cover for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can be controlled with the printer driver. Advanced Printing Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs Improving the... Quality of Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media, and inks for this chapter. You can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 29
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...as printing begins. iP4000 z Black: BCI-6BK iP3000 z Black: BCI-3eBK z Black: BCI-3eBK z Cyan: BCI-6C z Yellow: BCI-6Y z Magenta: BCI-6M z Magenta: BCI-6M z Yellow: BCI-6Y z Cyan: BCI-6C Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank If an ink tank needs replacing, the POWER lamp will not ... is important to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on page 48. 42 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. It is used, or installed in the order of left to orange and flash four ...
...as printing begins. iP4000 z Black: BCI-6BK iP3000 z Black: BCI-3eBK z Black: BCI-3eBK z Cyan: BCI-6C z Yellow: BCI-6Y z Magenta: BCI-6M z Magenta: BCI-6M z Yellow: BCI-6Y z Cyan: BCI-6C Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank If an ink tank needs replacing, the POWER lamp will not ... is important to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on page 48. 42 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. It is used, or installed in the order of left to orange and flash four ...
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...message appears when ink is out of ink. Empty ink tank The ink tank with [X] symbol is empty. Tank with an empty ink tank. z Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to resume printing with low ink level 43 Obtain a replacement tank as soon as a print job starts. [!] indicates a low ink level. If you...Printing will vary to cancel the current print job. Replace with an empty ink tank, it may cause problems. z Menu screens will resume as soon as ink tank is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. When Low Ink is Detected The BJ Status Monitor appears as soon as possible.
...message appears when ink is out of ink. Empty ink tank The ink tank with [X] symbol is empty. Tank with an empty ink tank. z Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to resume printing with low ink level 43 Obtain a replacement tank as soon as a print job starts. [!] indicates a low ink level. If you...Printing will vary to cancel the current print job. Replace with an empty ink tank, it may cause problems. z Menu screens will resume as soon as ink tank is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. When Low Ink is Detected The BJ Status Monitor appears as soon as possible.
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...the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. BJ Printer Utility appears. (5) Select Ink level Information from the Name list and click Utility. Tank with an empty ink tank, it may cause problems. z If you click: Delete Job, the printer cancels the current ... are available on your printer from the pop-up menu. [!] indicates a low ink level. When printing is empty. Printing Maintenance The following message is displayed when ink tank is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. Printing will resume as soon as possible. z Press the RESUME/CANCEL...
...the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. BJ Printer Utility appears. (5) Select Ink level Information from the Name list and click Utility. Tank with an empty ink tank, it may cause problems. z If you click: Delete Job, the printer cancels the current ... are available on your printer from the pop-up menu. [!] indicates a low ink level. When printing is empty. Printing Maintenance The following message is displayed when ink tank is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. Printing will resume as soon as possible. z Press the RESUME/CANCEL...
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...not touch the lock lever; Be sure to open the Paper Output Tray. ) of consumables. remove only the ink tank. Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then push the upper ...center ( Front Cover to open . z Discard empty ink tanks according to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Handle ink tanks carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of the 2 Open the Top Cover, and pull down...
...not touch the lock lever; Be sure to open the Paper Output Tray. ) of consumables. remove only the ink tank. Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then push the upper ...center ( Front Cover to open . z Discard empty ink tanks according to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Handle ink tanks carefully to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of the 2 Open the Top Cover, and pull down...
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... re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it . z Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may cause the ink to remove the clear film from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it . z Ensure that all the orange tape has been peeled off the orange tape. (2) Remove... the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as this step may not be ejected correctly. 46 z Once the protective cap is removed, do not ...
... re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it . z Do not squeeze the side of the orange tape, ink may cause the ink to remove the clear film from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it . z Ensure that all the orange tape has been peeled off the orange tape. (2) Remove... the orange protective cap from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as this step may not be ejected correctly. 46 z Once the protective cap is removed, do not ...
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... and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed in the open . 5 Insert the ink tank. The ink tank installation process is closed. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to the right... into place. 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is open . z When you start printing after replacing...
... and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is consumed in the open . 5 Insert the ink tank. The ink tank installation process is closed. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to the right... into place. 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is open . z When you start printing after replacing...
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...or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; See "Print Quality is installed at the correct location. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning three times Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 67. Follow...remains after running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. If it . z Ensure that the ink tank contains ink. z Press on the mark on the ink tank and ensure that each ink tank is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the ...
...or cleaning the Print Head, check the following; See "Print Quality is installed at the correct location. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning three times Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 67. Follow...remains after running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. If it . z Ensure that the ink tank contains ink. z Press on the mark on the ink tank and ensure that each ink tank is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 57 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the ...
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.... 2 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2. Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source in...
.... 2 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in the Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2. Press the Paper Feed Switch to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to select the paper source in...
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iP3000 (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) If lines of this pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of the group (1) pattern are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. ... Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is insufficient. Nozzle Check Pattern finishes. 52 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. Example: When lines are missing (2) If these patterns have no lines of...
iP3000 (1) (1) (2) (2) (1) If lines of this pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of the group (1) pattern are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. ... Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is insufficient. Nozzle Check Pattern finishes. 52 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. Example: When lines are missing (2) If these patterns have no lines of...
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... Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of step 3-(3) is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on , hold...
... Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of step 3-(3) is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on , hold...
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...dialog box of step 3-(3) is displayed, click OK. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of Black (BCI-6BK). See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Print Head Cleaning starts... when the POWER lamp starts blinking. This takes about 30 to be cleaned. (4) Click Execute. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to be printed correctly if there is on page 57...
...dialog box of step 3-(3) is displayed, click OK. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of Black (BCI-6BK). See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Print Head Cleaning starts... when the POWER lamp starts blinking. This takes about 30 to be cleaned. (4) Click Execute. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to be printed correctly if there is on page 57...
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... and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that Cleaning is selected from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be checked before cleaning. 55 Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and...Mac OS X v.10.3.x, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name ...
... and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that Cleaning is selected from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be checked before cleaning. 55 Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and...Mac OS X v.10.3.x, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name ...
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See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57. 56 Do not ... the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. z The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of...
See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 57. 56 Do not ... the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. z The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of...
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... Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by... Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is on page 28. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be deeply cleaned. (4) Click Execute. 57
... Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by... Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is on page 28. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be deeply cleaned. (4) Click Execute. 57
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... list and click Maintenance. 58 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of Black (BCI-6BK). Be sure to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Contact the Customer Care...on page 49. z Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to check the Print Head condition. z If the print head nozzles are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. When using versions of Mac OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3.x, select the name of your printer...
... list and click Maintenance. 58 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of Black (BCI-6BK). Be sure to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. Contact the Customer Care...on page 49. z Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to check the Print Head condition. z If the print head nozzles are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. When using versions of Mac OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3.x, select the name of your printer...
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z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to be deeply cleaned. (4) Click OK. z Clicking Initial Check Items ...displays the items to be checked before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is selected from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-6BK). Printing Maintenance (1) Ensure that Cleaning is displayed, click OK. This takes about one minute. 59...
z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to be deeply cleaned. (4) Click OK. z Clicking Initial Check Items ...displays the items to be checked before cleaning. (5) When the confirmation message is selected from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-6BK). Printing Maintenance (1) Ensure that Cleaning is displayed, click OK. This takes about one minute. 59...
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...color. Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 Be sure to check the Print Head condition. If a particular color is not printed properly..., replace the ink tank of that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out....
...color. Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 49. Contact the Customer Care Center. 60 Be sure to check the Print Head condition. If a particular color is not printed properly..., replace the ink tank of that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out....
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... to "Eleven flashes" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 75. 62 Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are correctly installed. The printer is aligned automatically. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is now ready to use.... iP4000 iP3000 z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover while printing. 4 If a message warning you not to perform other operations is still...
... to "Eleven flashes" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 75. 62 Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are correctly installed. The printer is aligned automatically. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is now ready to use.... iP4000 iP3000 z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover while printing. 4 If a message warning you not to perform other operations is still...