iP4000 Quick Start Guide
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... the iP4000. Contents Contents Basic Printing Turning on the Printer 2 Loading Paper 3 Using Specialty Media 13 Printing with Windows 15 Printing with Macintosh 18 Canceling Printing 21 Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 22 Accessing the Printer Driver 28 Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an...
... the iP4000. Contents Contents Basic Printing Turning on the Printer 2 Loading Paper 3 Using Specialty Media 13 Printing with Windows 15 Printing with Macintosh 18 Canceling Printing 21 Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 22 Accessing the Printer Driver 28 Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs 29 Using the Bundled Software 37 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing an...
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... 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 the Paper Output Tray. ) of consumables. Do not touch the lock lever; Be sure to the center. 3 Remove the empty ink tank. The Print Head Holder moves to... replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 45 remove only the ink tank. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and...
... 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 the Paper Output Tray. ) of consumables. Do not touch the lock lever; Be sure to the center. 3 Remove the empty ink tank. The Print Head Holder moves to... replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 45 remove only the ink tank. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and...
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...when black-and-white or grayscale printing is open . z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is consumed in the open . z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. 5 Insert the ...ink tank. The ink tank installation process is closed. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use...
...when black-and-white or grayscale printing is open . z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is consumed in the open . z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. 5 Insert the ...ink tank. The ink tank installation process is closed. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use...
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... tape of ink, replace it is installed securely. If the problem remains after running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49 Step 2 If white stripes appear See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 53 After print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. If it . Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors...
... tape of ink, replace it is installed securely. If the problem remains after running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 49 Step 2 If white stripes appear See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 53 After print head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. If it . Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors...
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...missing, and the group (2) patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Nozzle Check Pattern finishes. 52 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should...When white stripes appear Click Cleaning in the Pattern Check dialog box to start Print Head Cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. iP4000 The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. If no white stripes, click ...
...missing, and the group (2) patterns have white stripes, the "Color" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Nozzle Check Pattern finishes. 52 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 53. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should...When white stripes appear Click Cleaning in the Pattern Check dialog box to start Print Head Cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. iP4000 The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. If no white stripes, click ...
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...on the Pattern Check dialog box. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-6BK). See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 57. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 49. See "Examining the Nozzle ... until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 30 to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to 40 seconds. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . 54 z If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning three times, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The Print Head Cleaning dialog ...
...on the Pattern Check dialog box. z When cleaning the print head of black ink tanks (for iP4000): select Black to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-6BK). See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 57. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 49. See "Examining the Nozzle ... until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 30 to clean the Print Head of Black (BCI-3eBK), Color to 40 seconds. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . 54 z If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning three times, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. The Print Head Cleaning dialog ...
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.... Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. This takes about 30 to 40 seconds. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. The nozzle check...
.... Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is printed. 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. This takes about 30 to 40 seconds. (6) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern. The nozzle check...
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...Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that color. When using versions of Mac OS other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that the printer is displayed, click OK. Be sure to be worn ...message is on page 42. Printing Maintenance 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 check the Print Head condition. z Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after...
...Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that color. When using versions of Mac OS other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that the printer is displayed, click OK. Be sure to be worn ...message is on page 42. Printing Maintenance 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 check the Print Head condition. z Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after...
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... ensure that color. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that there are sufficient ink levels in all...
... ensure that color. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. Printing Maintenance 4 Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that there are sufficient ink levels in all...
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...that they are in properly Macintosh. 1. If there remains a part of the paper. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is used In the Print dialog box of the printer driver, confirm that the ink tanks are firmly seated in (1). Load ...shown in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. When you cannot choose the High setting or when the print quality does not improve, select Custom, click Set and then adjust the Quality bar for uneven ink output. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. See "Replacing an Ink Tank"...
...that they are in properly Macintosh. 1. If there remains a part of the paper. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 42. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is used In the Print dialog box of the printer driver, confirm that the ink tanks are firmly seated in (1). Load ...shown in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. When you cannot choose the High setting or when the print quality does not improve, select Custom, click Set and then adjust the Quality bar for uneven ink output. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. See "Replacing an Ink Tank"...
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...reconnect the cable. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to realign it with this error still remains, the Print Head may need to correct the error. Empty ink tank Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you... compatible with a new ink tank immediately after the printing. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. If the Print Head is nearly full. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. Contact the Customer Care Center. Replace it .
...reconnect the cable. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to realign it with this error still remains, the Print Head may need to correct the error. Empty ink tank Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you... compatible with a new ink tank immediately after the printing. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. If the Print Head is nearly full. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. Contact the Customer Care Center. Replace it .
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...error may have been with this printer. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Eight flashes indicates that the POWER lamp lights green. Try printing again. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with the device. Automatic Print Head alignment failed See "Eleven flashes" in... the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on the print list under Printer Setup Utility (Print Center) 1. For details on ...
...error may have been with this printer. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Eight flashes indicates that the POWER lamp lights green. Try printing again. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with the device. Automatic Print Head alignment failed See "Eleven flashes" in... the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on the print list under Printer Setup Utility (Print Center) 1. For details on ...
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... you are recommended to replace the Select Continue*1 in , turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of selecting Continue. 80 No print head The Print Head is empty Replace the ink tank with empty ink tanks. You can continue printing by selecting Continue*1 in... the display on the printer flashes five times.) Install a Print Head according to resume ink tank with the ink...
... you are recommended to replace the Select Continue*1 in , turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of selecting Continue. 80 No print head The Print Head is empty Replace the ink tank with empty ink tanks. You can continue printing by selecting Continue*1 in... the display on the printer flashes five times.) Install a Print Head according to resume ink tank with the ink...
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... of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions (Windows) Printer Setup Utility (Macintosh) Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Transporting Printer Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not Start or Stops During...
... of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions (Windows) Printer Setup Utility (Macintosh) Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Transporting Printer Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not Start or Stops During...
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Index Print Head Holder 45 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Quality 17, 29, 67 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 67 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 14 Printer Properties dialog box 16, 28, 49, 68 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera .... 22 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Printing with Macintosh 18 Printing with Windows...
Index Print Head Holder 45 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Quality 17, 29, 67 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 67 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 14 Printer Properties dialog box 16, 28, 49, 68 Printing Borderless Photographs 38 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera .... 22 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 49 Printing with Macintosh 18 Printing with Windows...
Service Manual
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... shaft, and shaft lift. - Destination settings (EEPROM settings) Waste ink counter resetting (EEPROM settings) At logic board ass'y replacement To set the destination. - At logic board ass'y replacement - At print head replacement - 1. MAINTENANCE 1-1. CD-R sensor / automatic print head alignment sensor correction (EEPROM settings) - Print head alignment - To adjust the belt tension. (Position the paper feed motor so that require...
... shaft, and shaft lift. - Destination settings (EEPROM settings) Waste ink counter resetting (EEPROM settings) At logic board ass'y replacement To set the destination. - At logic board ass'y replacement - At print head replacement - 1. MAINTENANCE 1-1. CD-R sensor / automatic print head alignment sensor correction (EEPROM settings) - Print head alignment - To adjust the belt tension. (Position the paper feed motor so that require...
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... A4, photo, borderless printing 4 x 6, photo, borderless printing Postcard, photo, borderless printing 1 - 2 PIXMA iP4000 18,000 pages 7,200 pages 5,400 pages 300 pages 3,600 pages 1,500 pages PIXMA iP4000 18,000 pages 7,200 pages 5,400 pages 300 pages 3,600 pages 1,500 pages Printer buttons - Printer buttons - Printer buttons 2 min. Customer Maintenance Adjustment Print head alignment Timing At print head replacement. error) Paper feed...
... A4, photo, borderless printing 4 x 6, photo, borderless printing Postcard, photo, borderless printing 1 - 2 PIXMA iP4000 18,000 pages 7,200 pages 5,400 pages 300 pages 3,600 pages 1,500 pages PIXMA iP4000 18,000 pages 7,200 pages 5,400 pages 300 pages 3,600 pages 1,500 pages Printer buttons - Printer buttons - Printer buttons 2 min. Customer Maintenance Adjustment Print head alignment Timing At print head replacement. error) Paper feed...
Service Manual
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...from the printer driver's Maintenance tab. See "Standalone printer operation" below . See "Standalone printer operation" below . Bottom plate cleaning Print head replacement Perform from the printer driver's Maintenance tab. When the carriage stops at the same position as with the folded ridge facing down. 1...the ASF or the cassette (according to the waste ink amount, replace the waste ink absorber (the bottom case unit or the ink absorbers). The print head is replaceable at the center, the print head can be replaced.) 1) Turn on the printer. 2) Press and hold the Resume...
...from the printer driver's Maintenance tab. See "Standalone printer operation" below . See "Standalone printer operation" below . Bottom plate cleaning Print head replacement Perform from the printer driver's Maintenance tab. When the carriage stops at the same position as with the folded ridge facing down. 1...the ASF or the cassette (according to the waste ink amount, replace the waste ink absorber (the bottom case unit or the ink absorbers). The print head is replaceable at the center, the print head can be replaced.) 1) Turn on the printer. 2) Press and hold the Resume...
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...HDEEPROM 31. Model name 2. Serial number 33. Number of CD-Rs printed 26. Purging count (manual/deep cleaning/timer/dot count/ink tank or print head replacement) 9. Cleaning time (BK/CL) 10. Ink tank replacement count (pigment BK/dye BK/C/M/Y) 12. Ink ejection level (BK/C/M/Y/C2... 00000) ID=00 IL=(BK=000 C=000 M=000 Y=000 C2=000 M2=000 PBK=000) Printed items: 1. Print head replacement count 11. Print head ID 35. Camera Direct Print-supported device connection record 18. CD-R print position adjustment 27. Power-on count (soft) 14. Lot number 34. Manual...
...HDEEPROM 31. Model name 2. Serial number 33. Number of CD-Rs printed 26. Purging count (manual/deep cleaning/timer/dot count/ink tank or print head replacement) 9. Cleaning time (BK/CL) 10. Ink tank replacement count (pigment BK/dye BK/C/M/Y) 12. Ink ejection level (BK/C/M/Y/C2... 00000) ID=00 IL=(BK=000 C=000 M=000 Y=000 C2=000 M2=000 PBK=000) Printed items: 1. Print head replacement count 11. Print head ID 35. Camera Direct Print-supported device connection record 18. CD-R print position adjustment 27. Power-on count (soft) 14. Lot number 34. Manual...
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...sequence) If 4,320 to 1,080 hours have elapsed since the previous Black/Color cleaning till the start of the next printing. At print head replacement (All in sequence) If 8,640 or longer hours have elapsed since the previous Black/Color cleaning till the start of the next... printing. 0.14 (Black) 0.50 (Color) Timer cleaning - 4 (All in sequence) If 336 to bubbles, dust, or ink clogging, print head cleaning is closed. - 2. ...
...sequence) If 4,320 to 1,080 hours have elapsed since the previous Black/Color cleaning till the start of the next printing. At print head replacement (All in sequence) If 8,640 or longer hours have elapsed since the previous Black/Color cleaning till the start of the next... printing. 0.14 (Black) 0.50 (Color) Timer cleaning - 4 (All in sequence) If 336 to bubbles, dust, or ink clogging, print head cleaning is closed. - 2. ...