iP4200 Easy Setup Instructions
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...proceeding. · If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange even after the printer has stopped making operating noises, an ink tank may prevent the ink from the Cyan Ink Tank (CLI-8C). 2 Twist off before continuing, or the computer will attempt to open for the connection, the printer...and then (b) the top cover. PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP4200 Print Head Power Cord CLI-8BK Black CLI-8Y Yellow PGI-5BK Black CLI-8M Magenta CLI-8C Cyan Ink Tanks 1 Before turning on the inside the printer. NOTE: The iP4200 Photo Printer is subject to the...
...proceeding. · If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange even after the printer has stopped making operating noises, an ink tank may prevent the ink from the Cyan Ink Tank (CLI-8C). 2 Twist off before continuing, or the computer will attempt to open for the connection, the printer...and then (b) the top cover. PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP4200 Print Head Power Cord CLI-8BK Black CLI-8Y Yellow PGI-5BK Black CLI-8M Magenta CLI-8C Cyan Ink Tanks 1 Before turning on the inside the printer. NOTE: The iP4200 Photo Printer is subject to the...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
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... Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 28 Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows 35 Using the Bundled Software 36 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 47 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56... An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC.
... Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 28 Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows 35 Using the Bundled Software 36 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 37 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 47 Print Head Cleaning 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56... An Error Message Appears on the Screen 79 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Specifications 86 Safety Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC.
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When replacing them, check the model numbers and their installation positions. With this printer, the ink tanks must be installed in the order (from left to right) indicated below: z Black: CLI-8BK z Black: PGI-5BK z Yellow: CLI-8Y z Magenta: CLI-8M z Cyan: CLI-8C Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are out of ink. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Replace ink tank(s) if they are Incorrect" on page 46. 37
When replacing them, check the model numbers and their installation positions. With this printer, the ink tanks must be installed in the order (from left to right) indicated below: z Black: CLI-8BK z Black: PGI-5BK z Yellow: CLI-8Y z Magenta: CLI-8M z Cyan: CLI-8C Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are out of ink. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Replace ink tank(s) if they are Incorrect" on page 46. 37
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... ALARM lamp on the PC Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to print. Ink Level Indication on the printer flashes orange seven or thirteen times, an error has occurred and therefore the printer is out: Repeats The ink tank lamp flashes quickly (at about one . Ink is low: The ink tank lamp flashes slowly (at about three...
... ALARM lamp on the PC Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to print. Ink Level Indication on the printer flashes orange seven or thirteen times, an error has occurred and therefore the printer is out: Repeats The ink tank lamp flashes quickly (at about one . Ink is low: The ink tank lamp flashes slowly (at about three...
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... v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. 3. The Canon IJ Printer Utility launches. 5. The following dialog box is out: The [x] symbol appears above an ink tank that is low. Ink is low: The [!] symbol appears above an empty ink tank. Select the name of your printer from the Name list and...and then double-click the Utilities folder. 2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Printing Maintenance Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one. 39 When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from ...
... v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. 3. The Canon IJ Printer Utility launches. 5. The following dialog box is out: The [x] symbol appears above an ink tank that is low. Ink is low: The [!] symbol appears above an empty ink tank. Select the name of your printer from the Name list and...and then double-click the Utilities folder. 2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Printing Maintenance Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one. 39 When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from ...
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... your PC. However, you continue printing with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to print in the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Ink tank with a new one . Close the Top Cover after ink tank replacement to cancel printing. Replace the ink tank with the empty ink tank installed. If you will cause the remaining ink level to be displayed on the printer with a new...
... your PC. However, you continue printing with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to print in the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Ink tank with a new one . Close the Top Cover after ink tank replacement to cancel printing. Replace the ink tank with the empty ink tank installed. If you will cause the remaining ink level to be displayed on the printer with a new...
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... to be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Printer Utility. If you continue printing with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to print in the out of ink state will need to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with an empty ink tank, it with a new one . 41 Replace the ink tank with the empty ink tank installed. Printing Maintenance z If printing...
... to be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Printer Utility. If you continue printing with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to print in the out of ink state will need to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with an empty ink tank, it with a new one . 41 Replace the ink tank with the empty ink tank installed. Printing Maintenance z If printing...
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... the Top Cover is flashing fast. 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 open it. 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is left open it, and then pull down... regarding disposal of the Paper Output Tray and pull down the Inner Cover forward to the right. z Discard empty ink tanks according to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 42 Do not touch the lock lever; The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
... the Top Cover is flashing fast. 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 open it. 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is left open it, and then pull down... regarding disposal of the Paper Output Tray and pull down the Inner Cover forward to the right. z Discard empty ink tanks according to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 42 Do not touch the lock lever; The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
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... electrical contacts. (1) Unpack the new ink tank and completely pull off along the perforation. z Ink on the ink tank. z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it . If there remains a part of ink tanks as failure to follow this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes... cap from being ejected properly. z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as this step may prevent the ink from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it . z Do not touch the electrical contacts on the removed protective cap...
... electrical contacts. (1) Unpack the new ink tank and completely pull off along the perforation. z Ink on the ink tank. z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it . If there remains a part of ink tanks as failure to follow this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes... cap from being ejected properly. z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as this step may prevent the ink from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it . z Do not touch the electrical contacts on the removed protective cap...
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The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 Lamp lights red (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label. Ensure that the ink tank lamp lights red. Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank.
The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 Lamp lights red (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label. Ensure that the ink tank lamp lights red. Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank.
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... right. Open the Top Cover and make sure that the Inner Cover is now complete. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z The ALARM lamp still... flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. This will not occur if the Inner Cover is not installed properly. z When you start ...
... right. Open the Top Cover and make sure that the Inner Cover is now complete. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. z The ALARM lamp still... flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically. This will not occur if the Inner Cover is not installed properly. z When you start ...
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... it is inserted in the printer driver settings. Contact the Customer Care Center. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 37. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 42. Make sure that ink tank, it . Replace the ink tank. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 47 Step 2 If missing ...the Print Head may be defective. z Open the Top Cover and make sure that the correct ink tank color is inserted in the wrong position. If the ink tank lamp is peeled off the ink tank. z Increase the Print Quality setting in each position. Make sure that all packaging material is...
... it is inserted in the printer driver settings. Contact the Customer Care Center. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 37. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 42. Make sure that ink tank, it . Replace the ink tank. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 47 Step 2 If missing ...the Print Head may be defective. z Open the Top Cover and make sure that the correct ink tank color is inserted in the wrong position. If the ink tank lamp is peeled off the ink tank. z Increase the Print Quality setting in each position. Make sure that all packaging material is...
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...Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2)... (1) If line of ink is insufficient. Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example...
...Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2)... (1) If line of ink is insufficient. Example: When line are missing, the "Black" print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example...
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...Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 53 The nozzle check pattern is insufficient. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. The nozzle check pattern will not be checked ... to clean. This takes about 40 seconds. (5) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to clean the nozzles of ink is printed. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern printing finishes. Printing ...
...Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 53 The nozzle check pattern is insufficient. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. The nozzle check pattern will not be checked ... to clean. This takes about 40 seconds. (5) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern to clean the nozzles of ink is printed. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern printing finishes. Printing ...
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... the printed nozzle check pattern. If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 50. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern printing finishes. This takes about 40 seconds. (5) Read... the message and click Print Check Pattern to clean. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. When cleaning the nozzles of...
... the printed nozzle check pattern. If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 50. Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern printing finishes. This takes about 40 seconds. (5) Read... the message and click Print Check Pattern to clean. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of CLI-8BK. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. When cleaning the nozzles of...
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... displays the items to clean the nozzles of that there are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. (5) When... the confirmation message is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of CLI-8BK. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. ...
... displays the items to clean the nozzles of that there are still not clean, open the Top Cover and ensure that color. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 47. z If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. (5) When... the confirmation message is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of CLI-8BK. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. If a particular color is displayed, click OK. ...
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...any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 59 If a particular color... is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of PGI-5BK, Color to check the Print Head condition. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. See...
...any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks and turn off the printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. 59 If a particular color... is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of PGI-5BK, Color to check the Print Head condition. Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off the printer. See...
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...Macintosh. 1. When a specific color is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Print Head nozzles are clogged Open the Top Cover and check if all ink tank lamps are lit. Print Head is printed. Select Quality & Media from the pop-up Check the print side of the User's Guide and align .... Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty media for higher print quality. 1. On the Main tab, click High for uneven ink output. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is not set Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to the Fine end. 67 Load one sheet at...
...Macintosh. 1. When a specific color is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Print Head nozzles are clogged Open the Top Cover and check if all ink tank lamps are lit. Print Head is printed. Select Quality & Media from the pop-up Check the print side of the User's Guide and align .... Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty media for higher print quality. 1. On the Main tab, click High for uneven ink output. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is not set Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to the Fine end. 67 Load one sheet at...
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... empty. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Ink tank is empty Try This If the ink tank lamp is flashing fast, ink is fully inserted. If multiple ink tank lamps are left like in Figure 2, remove all of the orange parts. (1) Correct An L-shaped notch appears...
... empty. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Ink tank is empty Try This If the ink tank lamp is flashing fast, ink is fully inserted. If multiple ink tank lamps are left like in Figure 2, remove all of the orange parts. (1) Correct An L-shaped notch appears...
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... paper, reload paper in the way as this error occurs. If this can continue printing. The ink tank is continued under the ink out condition. z More than one second interval) indicates the ink is out of the printer.) Canon recommends that you can damage the printer. Repeats Note the number of flashes Number of the...
... paper, reload paper in the way as this error occurs. If this can continue printing. The ink tank is continued under the ink out condition. z More than one second interval) indicates the ink is out of the printer.) Canon recommends that you can damage the printer. Repeats Note the number of flashes Number of the...