iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 2
...trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to three full years of the printer): Printer Driver CD-ROM number (located on the top of service and support coverage at (1-...866-251-3752). 4. Email Tech Support - CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. Internet - Toll-Free Live Tech Support - ... For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to change without notice. Extended Service and Support - For further ...
...trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to three full years of the printer): Printer Driver CD-ROM number (located on the top of service and support coverage at (1-...866-251-3752). 4. Email Tech Support - CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon's superb InstantExchange product replacement program. Internet - Toll-Free Live Tech Support - ... For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to change without notice. Extended Service and Support - For further ...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 5
...52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Aligning the Print Head 60 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65 Cannot Connect to PC Properly 66 Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors 67 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams 73... Handling Error Messages 77 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...
...52 Print Head Deep Cleaning 56 Aligning the Print Head 60 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 65 Cannot Connect to PC Properly 66 Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors 67 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams 73... Handling Error Messages 77 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...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 38
...File No. If you to change items such as the paper type, paper size, and the standard PictBridge print settings. Printer maintenance z For the device operation method and troubleshooting, refer to the User's Guide. 34 For details, refer to your device manual. print" By default, Off is selected...the following functions: - z When disconnecting the USB cable between the device and printer, follow the instructions given in it using a camera with the print mode, select Off for this printer to a computer and using the Canon Setup Utility enables you select Date, File No., or Both, the date ...
...File No. If you to change items such as the paper type, paper size, and the standard PictBridge print settings. Printer maintenance z For the device operation method and troubleshooting, refer to the User's Guide. 34 For details, refer to your device manual. print" By default, Off is selected...the following functions: - z When disconnecting the USB cable between the device and printer, follow the instructions given in it using a camera with the print mode, select Off for this printer to a computer and using the Canon Setup Utility enables you select Date, File No., or Both, the date ...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 68
... Occurs When an error occurs in the message. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting tips for additional information on the version of your Windows operating system. 64 Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is out of the following categories. The message may... on page 65 z "Cannot Connect to PC Properly" on page 66 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 67 z "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 70 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 72 z "Paper Jams" on page 73 z "Handling Error Messages" ...
... Occurs When an error occurs in the message. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting tips for additional information on the version of your Windows operating system. 64 Take the appropriate action described in printing such as the printer is out of the following categories. The message may... on page 65 z "Cannot Connect to PC Properly" on page 66 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors" on page 67 z "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 70 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 72 z "Paper Jams" on page 73 z "Handling Error Messages" ...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 69
... Customer Care Center. Click Cancel on the desktop, there is a problem with the CDROM. Check the cable connection. 7. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your computer. For non-Windows XP, open...
... Customer Care Center. Click Cancel on the desktop, there is a problem with the CDROM. Check the cable connection. 7. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your computer. For non-Windows XP, open...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 70
... 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. See "Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work" on your PC environment supports USB 2.0 HiSpeed connection. Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to PC Properly Problem Possible Cause Try This Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Your environment is not...-Speed cable. Obtain the latest version of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver and install it on your environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1.
... 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. See "Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work" on your PC environment supports USB 2.0 HiSpeed connection. Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to PC Properly Problem Possible Cause Try This Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Your environment is not...-Speed cable. Obtain the latest version of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver and install it on your environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1.
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 71
...pop-up menu, and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not ...then adjust the Quality bar for uneven ink output. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is misaligned Perform Automatic Print Head Alignment. Drag the Print Quality slide bar...nozzle check pattern to "Routine Maintenance" of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the pop-up Check the print side of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches ...
...pop-up menu, and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not ...then adjust the Quality bar for uneven ink output. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is misaligned Perform Automatic Print Head Alignment. Drag the Print Quality slide bar...nozzle check pattern to "Routine Maintenance" of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the pop-up Check the print side of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected matches ...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 72
...Main tab, click High for higher print quality. Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to see if the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is are Displaced misaligned Print Quality not set the Print ... select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Note that the paper you cannot choose the High setting or when the print quality does not improve, select ...
...Main tab, click High for higher print quality. Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to see if the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is are Displaced misaligned Print Quality not set the Print ... select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Note that the paper you cannot choose the High setting or when the print quality does not improve, select ...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 73
...and the loaded paper. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of Paper is Smudged Possible Cause Thick paper is corrected within approximately 2 to 5 mm / 0.08 to 0.2 in*2. Select Custom Settings from Custom Settings in the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box (Macintosh),... the setting is curled 1. Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 2. Place the paper on as shown in the ...
...and the loaded paper. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of Paper is Smudged Possible Cause Thick paper is corrected within approximately 2 to 5 mm / 0.08 to 0.2 in*2. Select Custom Settings from Custom Settings in the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box (Macintosh),... the setting is curled 1. Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 2. Place the paper on as shown in the ...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 74
... tank lamps are left like in Figure 2, remove all of the orange parts. (1) Correct An L-shaped notch appears on the printer to the printer. Make sure that ink tank, it clicks into place. Slow flashing (at about three second interval) indicates ink is unlit, press...one second interval) indicates the ink is inserted in Figure 1. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 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, ...
... tank lamps are left like in Figure 2, remove all of the orange parts. (1) Correct An L-shaped notch appears on the printer to the printer. Make sure that ink tank, it clicks into place. Slow flashing (at about three second interval) indicates ink is unlit, press...one second interval) indicates the ink is inserted in Figure 1. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 37. 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, ...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 75
Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in the Printer menu. When the confirmation message is deleted. The print job is displayed, click Yes. z Check Paper Size on page 35. 2. The size ...dialog box. 2. On the Page Setup tab, click Print Options. 3. Performing automatic duplex printing Select Use reduced printing in the Printer menu. Troubleshooting Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause There may be problems with the reduced printing function. 1. Delete an undesired print job, if there...
Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in the Printer menu. When the confirmation message is deleted. The print job is displayed, click Yes. z Check Paper Size on page 35. 2. The size ...dialog box. 2. On the Page Setup tab, click Print Options. 3. Performing automatic duplex printing Select Use reduced printing in the Printer menu. Troubleshooting Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause There may be problems with the reduced printing function. 1. Delete an undesired print job, if there...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 76
...in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette regardless of the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette by pressing the Paper Feed Switch on the printer. 3. Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper Check to see if the paper...it cleans. 4. If repeating this procedure only when necessary. 1. Paper is no paper loaded in the printer driver. Select the Paper Feed Roller of the print direction selected in the printer. 2. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button and release after the POWER lamp flashes green three times. ...
...in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette regardless of the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette by pressing the Paper Feed Switch on the printer. 3. Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper Check to see if the paper...it cleans. 4. If repeating this procedure only when necessary. 1. Paper is no paper loaded in the printer driver. Select the Paper Feed Roller of the print direction selected in the printer. 2. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button and release after the POWER lamp flashes green three times. ...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 77
...using the correct paper and are loading it into the printer correctly. If you have turned off and turn it . When reloading the paper into the printer and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. Paper Jams Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams in the Paper ...Output Slot/ Auto Sheet Feeder Try This Remove the paper according to touch the components inside the printer, open the Top Cover...
...using the correct paper and are loading it into the printer correctly. If you have turned off and turn it . When reloading the paper into the printer and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. Paper Jams Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams in the Paper ...Output Slot/ Auto Sheet Feeder Try This Remove the paper according to touch the components inside the printer, open the Top Cover...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 78
... jammed paper is ejected accordingly. Landscape 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm size paper loaded in the Cassette jams inside the Printer You cannot load Credit Card-sized paper in the landscape orientation. If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after...paper folded in four. 3. Remove the paper following the procedure below . 1. Press the POWER button on the printer to turn off the power. Wait until it in the landscape orientation. 2. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Try This Landscape Credit Card-sized Paper Jams inside the...
... jammed paper is ejected accordingly. Landscape 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm size paper loaded in the Cassette jams inside the Printer You cannot load Credit Card-sized paper in the landscape orientation. If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after...paper folded in four. 3. Remove the paper following the procedure below . 1. Press the POWER button on the printer to turn off the power. Wait until it in the landscape orientation. 2. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Try This Landscape Credit Card-sized Paper Jams inside the...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 79
... to "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 72 to touch the components inside the printer. When reloading the paper into the printer correctly. Close the Rear Cover. 4. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer (Transport Unit) Try This Remove the paper according to retry printing, because this operation cancels...
... to "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 72 to touch the components inside the printer. When reloading the paper into the printer correctly. Close the Rear Cover. 4. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer (Transport Unit) Try This Remove the paper according to retry printing, because this operation cancels...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 80
... while pulling the green cover toward you are using the correct paper and are loading it into the printer. 6. If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer (Duplex Transport Section) Try This Remove the paper according to "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on... the Auto Sheet Feeder, remove the paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and close the Paper Support. 2. Remove the Cassette. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the jammed paper. 4. When reloading the paper into the...
... while pulling the green cover toward you are using the correct paper and are loading it into the printer. 6. If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer (Duplex Transport Section) Try This Remove the paper according to "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on... the Auto Sheet Feeder, remove the paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and close the Paper Support. 2. Remove the Cassette. Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the jammed paper. 4. When reloading the paper into the...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 81
...The ink tank is off). Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to replace a particular part of error that you call for example. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in place. See "Paper Jams" on page 37. If the Print Head is ...installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. The number of flashes (orange) indicates the type of the printer.) Canon recommends that has occurred. z The ink has run out Possible causes are not installed in the way as follows: z The ink tank...
...The ink tank is off). Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to replace a particular part of error that you call for example. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in place. See "Paper Jams" on page 37. If the Print Head is ...installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. The number of flashes (orange) indicates the type of the printer.) Canon recommends that has occurred. z The ink has run out Possible causes are not installed in the way as follows: z The ink tank...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 82
..., if the problem continues after connecting the device to print a nozzle check pattern. Canon shall not be compatible with your device, you may have occurred (The lamp on how to the printer. Install the appropriate ink tank. Perform necessary operations according to turn on page 37....CANCEL button to "Aligning the Print Head" in the User's Guide. You may not be liable for automatic duplex printing are clogged. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Nine flashes Possible Cause Try This A specified period of time has elapsed without receiving a response from the front side of...
..., if the problem continues after connecting the device to print a nozzle check pattern. Canon shall not be compatible with your device, you may have occurred (The lamp on how to the printer. Install the appropriate ink tank. Perform necessary operations according to turn on page 37....CANCEL button to "Aligning the Print Head" in the User's Guide. You may not be liable for automatic duplex printing are clogged. Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Nine flashes Possible Cause Try This A specified period of time has elapsed without receiving a response from the front side of...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 83
Troubleshooting Number of your printer. 3. If paper is loaded, ensure that the printer cable is off, turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer on. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon iP4200) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP4200) (where n is a number) is initializing. z If using on page 77. Disconnect the printer cable from the power...
Troubleshooting Number of your printer. 3. If paper is loaded, ensure that the printer cable is off, turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer on. A USB port is selected if either USBnnn (Canon iP4200) or MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP4200) (where n is a number) is initializing. z If using on page 77. Disconnect the printer cable from the power...
iP4200 Quick Start Guide
Page 84
... when printing starts Inner Cover is selected Try This Check the Paper Size setting from the Printer pop-up menu, do the following to check the printer for proper operation. Troubleshooting Problem Cannot print with Automatic Duplex Printing Possible Cause Incorrect paper size is opened while printing Close...to call for servicing to replace the waste ink absorber and to confirm the printer settings: 1. If iP4200 does not appear on the Page Setup tab in the Printer List. If iP4200 is off, turn the printer on both sides of the error will be a problem with the cable(s). ...
... when printing starts Inner Cover is selected Try This Check the Paper Size setting from the Printer pop-up menu, do the following to check the printer for proper operation. Troubleshooting Problem Cannot print with Automatic Duplex Printing Possible Cause Incorrect paper size is opened while printing Close...to call for servicing to replace the waste ink absorber and to confirm the printer settings: 1. If iP4200 does not appear on the Page Setup tab in the Printer List. If iP4200 is off, turn the printer on both sides of the error will be a problem with the cable(s). ...