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... 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 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Aligning the Print Head 61 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 66 The USB 2.0 Hi-speed Connection Does Not Work Properly 67 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 68 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 76 An Error Message...
... 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 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head Deep Cleaning 57 Aligning the Print Head 61 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 66 The USB 2.0 Hi-speed Connection Does Not Work Properly 67 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 68 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 70 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Jams 73 Handling Error Messages 76 An Error Message...
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... print on various sizes or types of paper. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. • Continuous printing on the same type/size of paper by using both the Sheet Feeder and Cassette makes the following paper feed methods available: • Changing the paper source to feed different types/sizes of paper If you load plain paper in the Cassette and photo paper in both the Sheet Feeder and Cassette together If the Sheet Feeder...
... print on various sizes or types of paper. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. • Continuous printing on the same type/size of paper by using both the Sheet Feeder and Cassette makes the following paper feed methods available: • Changing the paper source to feed different types/sizes of paper If you load plain paper in the Cassette and photo paper in both the Sheet Feeder and Cassette together If the Sheet Feeder...
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... Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on BJ Status Monitor to "Changing the Paper Source" in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the Main tab. BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs. 17 You can cancel a print job in the User's Guide. z You can control the print quality in the User's Guide or Help. z Click Cancel Printing on the taskbar. Basic Printing z From the Page Setup tab, select the correct document size...
... Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on BJ Status Monitor to "Changing the Paper Source" in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the Main tab. BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs. 17 You can cancel a print job in the User's Guide. z You can control the print quality in the User's Guide or Help. z Click Cancel Printing on the taskbar. Basic Printing z From the Page Setup tab, select the correct document size...
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... print setup mode and confirm or check the settings. About "Paper size" and "Paper type" To change the paper size or paper type, operate from Paper type for this printer. If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can be made , the default setting explained above is used in the description given below cannot be loaded in the printer by selecting options from Paper size. • Layout Borderless • Trimming Off (No trimming) • Image optimize .......On (ExifPrint) • Date print...
... print setup mode and confirm or check the settings. About "Paper size" and "Paper type" To change the paper size or paper type, operate from Paper type for this printer. If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can be made , the default setting explained above is used in the description given below cannot be loaded in the printer by selecting options from Paper size. • Layout Borderless • Trimming Off (No trimming) • Image optimize .......On (ExifPrint) • Date print...
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.... The procedure is included on the printer. Media Types Suitable for printing out photographs under Windows. Photo Paper Pro (Letter and 4" x 6") - Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter and 5" x 7") - See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper on your Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. EasyPhotoPrint can edit images taken with Macintosh. 1 Turn on page 3. 38 You can handle only JPEG files (file name extension: .jpg and .jpeg). Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (Letter and 4" x 6") - Follow...
.... The procedure is included on the printer. Media Types Suitable for printing out photographs under Windows. Photo Paper Pro (Letter and 4" x 6") - Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter and 5" x 7") - See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper on your Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. EasyPhotoPrint can edit images taken with Macintosh. 1 Turn on page 3. 38 You can handle only JPEG files (file name extension: .jpg and .jpeg). Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (Letter and 4" x 6") - Follow...
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... replaced and the Inner Cover and the Top Cover are available on your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of your printer. If you continue printing with low ink level 44 Checking the ink level (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print...
... replaced and the Inner Cover and the Top Cover are available on your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select the name of your printer. If you continue printing with low ink level 44 Checking the ink level (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print...
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... Install the Printer Driver" on page 66 z "The USB 2.0 Hi-speed Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 67 z "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 68 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" on page 76 z "An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on page 78 z "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on page 81 Refer to the User's Guide for...
... Install the Printer Driver" on page 66 z "The USB 2.0 Hi-speed Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 67 z "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 68 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" on page 76 z "An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on page 78 z "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on page 81 Refer to the User's Guide for...
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... all open the My Computer window, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. software) running Refer to your Windows documentation for more information. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Installation CD- ROM is any problem with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, contact the Customer Care Center. Check the cable connection. 7. If this problem persists, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation. Unable to an error, Windows may...
... all open the My Computer window, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. software) running Refer to your Windows documentation for more information. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Installation CD- ROM is any problem with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, contact the Customer Care Center. Check the cable connection. 7. If this problem persists, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation. Unable to an error, Windows may...
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... driver. Open Printers and Faxes (Printers in Windows 2000) from Control Panel and select the non grayed-out printer icon to print from the lower port to a computer that does not support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. You connect to the upper one no longer appear. Connect to use a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed certified cable, preferably one on page 88. The USB 2.0 HiSpeed connection does not work well. Be sure to the printer's lower port (USB). You have changed...
... driver. Open Printers and Faxes (Printers in Windows 2000) from Control Panel and select the non grayed-out printer icon to print from the lower port to a computer that does not support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. You connect to the upper one no longer appear. Connect to use a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed certified cable, preferably one on page 88. The USB 2.0 HiSpeed connection does not work well. Be sure to the printer's lower port (USB). You have changed...
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... page 72. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box and click Send. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Note that have high color saturation. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Paper being used is too thin Color Intensity setting is too high Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to your Windows documentation. 3. Paper feed roller is dirty Clean the paper feed roller...
... page 72. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box and click Send. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Note that have high color saturation. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Paper being used is too thin Color Intensity setting is too high Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to your Windows documentation. 3. Paper feed roller is dirty Clean the paper feed roller...
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.../CANCEL button. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the Printer menu. The print job is Open the Paper Output Tray. The Print Head tends to select an undesired document and click . Printing highresolution photographs and graphics Wait until the print job finishes. Click the Maintenance tab and then Start Status Monitor. 3. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Paper Output Tray is deleted. There may solve the problem. problems with Paper Feed Switch on page 28...
.../CANCEL button. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the Printer menu. The print job is Open the Paper Output Tray. The Print Head tends to select an undesired document and click . Printing highresolution photographs and graphics Wait until the print job finishes. Click the Maintenance tab and then Start Status Monitor. 3. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Paper Output Tray is deleted. There may solve the problem. problems with Paper Feed Switch on page 28...
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... the error so you may damage the printer if you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that has occurred. Number of Flashes Two flashes Three flashes Four flashes Five flashes Six flashes Eight flashes Nine flashes Possible Cause Try This Printer is not compatible with a new ink tank immediately after the printing. If the Paper Output Tray is open it. See "Paper Jams" on page 42. Replace it . See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 73...
... the error so you may damage the printer if you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that has occurred. Number of Flashes Two flashes Three flashes Four flashes Five flashes Six flashes Eight flashes Nine flashes Possible Cause Try This Printer is not compatible with a new ink tank immediately after the printing. If the Paper Output Tray is open it. See "Paper Jams" on page 42. Replace it . See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 73...
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... printer Check the printer port settings. 1. Follow the on page 76. The POWER lamp will flash green when the printer is not loaded Load paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Paper is initializing. Faulty connection Ensure that sheets are using a switching hub or other device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it in the printer driver. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . z If using on the printer, or select it directly...
... printer Check the printer port settings. 1. Follow the on page 76. The POWER lamp will flash green when the printer is not loaded Load paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Paper is initializing. Faulty connection Ensure that sheets are using a switching hub or other device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it in the printer driver. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . z If using on the printer, or select it directly...
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... loaded paper is selected Check the Paper Size setting from within your printer. 3. when printing starts Inner Cover is securely connected to ensure that the printer is opened while printing Close the Inner Cover, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers, and USB Printing Support. For details on the Page Setup tab in the Easy Setup Instructions. Check Paper Size on how to resolve the error, refer to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Mac OS X does not support...
... loaded paper is selected Check the Paper Size setting from within your printer. 3. when printing starts Inner Cover is securely connected to ensure that the printer is opened while printing Close the Inner Cover, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers, and USB Printing Support. For details on the Page Setup tab in the Easy Setup Instructions. Check Paper Size on how to resolve the error, refer to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Mac OS X does not support...
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.... No print head The Print Head is defective or not installed (The POWER lamp on your camera. Select Continue* in waste ink absorber to the printer. It may be defective. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes alternately orange and green). Ink tank is empty Replace the ink tank with the Paper Feed Switch on the printer, and select Continue* in , turn off the printer, and...
.... No print head The Print Head is defective or not installed (The POWER lamp on your camera. Select Continue* in waste ink absorber to the printer. It may be defective. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes alternately orange and green). Ink tank is empty Replace the ink tank with the Paper Feed Switch on the printer, and select Continue* in , turn off the printer, and...
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.... 82 See "Print Quality is still unresolved, select some other troubles on page 68. z To disconnect the cable connected between the printer and the camera. For errors on non-Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras, count the number of flashes the POWER lamp on the printer. Then, turn the camera on, if it takes too much time to your printer flash nine times. z If the paper is curled or its sides. z This section...
.... 82 See "Print Quality is still unresolved, select some other troubles on page 68. z To disconnect the cable connected between the printer and the camera. For errors on non-Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras, count the number of flashes the POWER lamp on the printer. Then, turn the camera on, if it takes too much time to your printer flash nine times. z If the paper is curled or its sides. z This section...
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Appendix User's Guide Table of the Printer Transporting Printer Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Properly Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Jams The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Problems Relating to Read This Manual Safety Precautions Printer Parts and Their Functions Front...
Appendix User's Guide Table of the Printer Transporting Printer Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Properly Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Jams The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Problems Relating to Read This Manual Safety Precautions Printer Parts and Their Functions Front...
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... Install the Printer Driver 66 Cannot Print Properly from Your Application Program 28 P Page Setup (Macintosh 19, 71 Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh 71 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Feed Roller 72 Paper Feed Switch 4 Paper Jams 73, 74, 75 Paper Size 19 Paper Support Load Limit 14 Photo Noise Reduction 33 Photo Optimizer PRO 31 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 14 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 14 Photo Paper Pro 14 PhotoRecord 37 POWER button 2 POWER lamp 2, 76 Print dialog box 16, 19 Print Head Alignment...
... Install the Printer Driver 66 Cannot Print Properly from Your Application Program 28 P Page Setup (Macintosh 19, 71 Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh 71 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Feed Roller 72 Paper Feed Switch 4 Paper Jams 73, 74, 75 Paper Size 19 Paper Support Load Limit 14 Photo Noise Reduction 33 Photo Optimizer PRO 31 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 14 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 14 Photo Paper Pro 14 PhotoRecord 37 POWER button 2 POWER lamp 2, 76 Print dialog box 16, 19 Print Head Alignment...
iP8500 Easy Setup Instructions
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...and USB ports. NOTE: To avoid spilling ink, never press on the print head lock lever.) Press down until the ink tank clicks into place. Auto Sheet Feeder (a) Inner Cover (b) Top Cover Paper Guide Paper Output Tray NOTE: The printer will initialize. Lower the inner cover. 1 Unpack the Printer 2 Prepare the Printer Start Here Easy Setup Instructions 3 Install the Print Head 4 Install the Ink Tanks Series Photo Printer 5 Connect the Printer and Load Paper 1 Carefully remove all shipping tape and clear plastic from the print head. PIXMA iP8500 Series...
...and USB ports. NOTE: To avoid spilling ink, never press on the print head lock lever.) Press down until the ink tank clicks into place. Auto Sheet Feeder (a) Inner Cover (b) Top Cover Paper Guide Paper Output Tray NOTE: The printer will initialize. Lower the inner cover. 1 Unpack the Printer 2 Prepare the Printer Start Here Easy Setup Instructions 3 Install the Print Head 4 Install the Ink Tanks Series Photo Printer 5 Connect the Printer and Load Paper 1 Carefully remove all shipping tape and clear plastic from the print head. PIXMA iP8500 Series...
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.... Paper Output Tray Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp Cassette Lamp Paper Feed Switch NOTE: When feeding paper from the bottom of the printer. 3 Remove the cover of the Quick Start Guide. 1 Turn on your Mac and your printer and insert the "Setup Software & User's Guide" CD-ROM. Canon is your CD-ROM drive. 3 When the main menu appears, click Easy Install and follow on -screen instructions. 7 When the "Print Head Alignment" screen appears, ensure that the cassette lamp turns on -screen instructions. 4 When the message...
.... Paper Output Tray Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp Cassette Lamp Paper Feed Switch NOTE: When feeding paper from the bottom of the printer. 3 Remove the cover of the Quick Start Guide. 1 Turn on your Mac and your printer and insert the "Setup Software & User's Guide" CD-ROM. Canon is your CD-ROM drive. 3 When the main menu appears, click Easy Install and follow on -screen instructions. 7 When the "Print Head Alignment" screen appears, ensure that the cassette lamp turns on -screen instructions. 4 When the message...