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...guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to change without notice. CarePAK must be purchased during your CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. www.canontechsupport.com For individual attention to a special issue, try emailing our friendly technical engineers, specially trained to .... Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. Extended Service and Support - In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our web site at www.canontechsupport...
...guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to change without notice. CarePAK must be purchased during your CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. www.canontechsupport.com For individual attention to a special issue, try emailing our friendly technical engineers, specially trained to .... Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. Extended Service and Support - In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our web site at www.canontechsupport...
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...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...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 ...Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 83 User's Guide Table of Contents 85 Specifications 86 Safety ...
...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...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 ...Properly from the Digital Camera 81 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9 83 User's Guide Table of Contents 85 Specifications 86 Safety ...
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... the printer warms up and changes to know more information, view the iP8500 User's Guide on the Printer 1 Press the POWER button. When the Help window appears, select your printer and how to use the online help within your printer driver interface: While in the upper right corner. For more about each...
... the printer warms up and changes to know more information, view the iP8500 User's Guide on the Printer 1 Press the POWER button. When the Help window appears, select your printer and how to use the online help within your printer driver interface: While in the upper right corner. For more about each...
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... of paper you print. For information on various sizes or types of paper. For example, you frequently switch to and print on the printer driver settings, refer to the location of the printer. To use just the Cassette for printing. This is always fed from the Cassette for regular ... the Sheet Feeder and Cassette together If the Sheet Feeder or Cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automatically switches to configure the printer driver beforehand. For example, if you intend to install the printer in the Sheet Feeder, changing the paper source allows you need to the other...
... of paper you print. For information on various sizes or types of paper. For example, you frequently switch to and print on the printer driver settings, refer to the location of the printer. To use just the Cassette for printing. This is always fed from the Cassette for regular ... the Sheet Feeder and Cassette together If the Sheet Feeder or Cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automatically switches to configure the printer driver beforehand. For example, if you intend to install the printer in the Sheet Feeder, changing the paper source allows you need to the other...
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... Flatten the four corners of the Front Cover to "Changing the Paper Source" in the Sheet Feeder z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13. For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely.... (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray. Basic Printing Loading Plain Paper in the User...
... Flatten the four corners of the Front Cover to "Changing the Paper Source" in the Sheet Feeder z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13. For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely.... (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray. Basic Printing Loading Plain Paper in the User...
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...Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. z See "Printing Media" in the Cassette z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to load envelopes and specialty media into the Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP and...6"-sized paper. (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. (2) Slide the paper guide against the left side of the printer driver settings, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 15, or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. Loading Plain Paper in the User's Guide...
...Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. z See "Printing Media" in the Cassette z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to load envelopes and specialty media into the Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP and...6"-sized paper. (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. (2) Slide the paper guide against the left side of the printer driver settings, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 15, or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. Loading Plain Paper in the User's Guide...
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5 Prepare the Paper Output Tray. 1 Basic Printing (1) 1 Push the upper center ( ) of the Front Cover to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 11 For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. Cassette Lamp 2 (2) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray.
5 Prepare the Paper Output Tray. 1 Basic Printing (1) 1 Push the upper center ( ) of the Front Cover to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 11 For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. Cassette Lamp 2 (2) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray.
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...; You can load up to "Printing with Windows" on page 15, or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. 12 For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to 20 sheets of the Cassette. (3) Slide the paper guides to fit the loaded paper stack. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that... for a long time. Basic Printing Loading 4" x 6"-Sized Paper in the Cassette Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the printer driver. sized paper. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of 4" x 6"-
...; You can load up to "Printing with Windows" on page 15, or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. 12 For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to 20 sheets of the Cassette. (3) Slide the paper guides to fit the loaded paper stack. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that... for a long time. Basic Printing Loading 4" x 6"-Sized Paper in the Cassette Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the printer driver. sized paper. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of 4" x 6"-
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Basic Printing Canon Specialty Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Sheet Feeder Cassette Super White Paper... sheets 2.13" x 3.39": up to 150 sheets (13 mm or 0.52 inches in height) can be loaded in the printer driver. Select Plain Paper from Media Type in the Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively. z When using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb...Up to 80 sheets T-Shirt Transfers 1 sheet 1 sheet Transparencies Up to 30 sheets Up to 30 sheets Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper ...
Basic Printing Canon Specialty Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Sheet Feeder Cassette Super White Paper... sheets 2.13" x 3.39": up to 150 sheets (13 mm or 0.52 inches in height) can be loaded in the printer driver. Select Plain Paper from Media Type in the Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively. z When using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb...Up to 80 sheets T-Shirt Transfers 1 sheet 1 sheet Transparencies Up to 30 sheets Up to 30 sheets Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper ...
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... Print Quality dialog box. z Selecting the Preview before printing check box displays a preview screen that allows you to "Printer Driver Functions (Windows)" in the User's Guide. To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on page 21. BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs. 17 z You can control the print quality...
... Print Quality dialog box. z Selecting the Preview before printing check box displays a preview screen that allows you to "Printer Driver Functions (Windows)" in the User's Guide. To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on page 21. BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs. 17 z You can control the print quality...
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...documents consisting mainly of the document from Print Type. See "Adjusting Print Quality" on the printer. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document from the pop-up menu. (7) Select the type of ...Options from Print Mode, the document will look when printed. z Clicking the Preview button displays a preview screen that allows you to "Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide. Some applications do not have selected. - For a detailed description of the Media Type you select ...
...documents consisting mainly of the document from Print Type. See "Adjusting Print Quality" on the printer. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document from the pop-up menu. (7) Select the type of ...Options from Print Mode, the document will look when printed. z Clicking the Preview button displays a preview screen that allows you to "Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide. Some applications do not have selected. - For a detailed description of the Media Type you select ...
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... these tabs, refer to Windows XP operation. This manual refers to the Windows documentation. 28 Then click Preferences (or Properties). Advanced Printing Accessing the Printer Driver The printer properties dialog box can usually be more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations, such as Print Head Cleaning, or to specify...
... these tabs, refer to Windows XP operation. This manual refers to the Windows documentation. 28 Then click Preferences (or Properties). Advanced Printing Accessing the Printer Driver The printer properties dialog box can usually be more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations, such as Print Head Cleaning, or to specify...
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... for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 29 z Click the Help button when displayed. In Macintosh z Click ? You can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of ...settings that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. Your printer automatically adjusts printer settings to improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so...
... for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 29 z Click the Help button when displayed. In Macintosh z Click ? You can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of ...settings that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. Your printer automatically adjusts printer settings to improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so...
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... settings. 35 Advanced Printing Saving and Recalling Printer Driver Settings When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and white photos, or printing documents with a special background, you can save and name these ... Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 28. 2 In each tab, set all necessary items. 3 Click the Profiles tab. 4 Register new printer driver settings. (1) Click Add to Profiles dialog box opens. (2) Enter a name of the profile. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK on similar print jobs. 1 Open the printer ...
... settings. 35 Advanced Printing Saving and Recalling Printer Driver Settings When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and white photos, or printing documents with a special background, you can save and name these ... Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 28. 2 In each tab, set all necessary items. 3 Click the Profiles tab. 4 Register new printer driver settings. (1) Click Add to Profiles dialog box opens. (2) Enter a name of the profile. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK on similar print jobs. 1 Open the printer ...
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... profile from Presets in the Print dialog box. You can retrieve or delete the print settings profile at any time. z Changing the registered drivers settings: Select the name of this function. 1 Open the Print dialog box. Advanced Printing You can retrieve or change from Printing Profiles, ...and click Delete. See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. 2 Set all necessary items. 3 Register new printer driver settings. (1) Select Save As from Presets in the Print dialog box. 36 The Save Preset dialog box opens. (2) Enter a name for your printer...
... profile from Presets in the Print dialog box. You can retrieve or delete the print settings profile at any time. z Changing the registered drivers settings: Select the name of this function. 1 Open the Print dialog box. Advanced Printing You can retrieve or change from Printing Profiles, ...and click Delete. See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. 2 Set all necessary items. 3 Register new printer driver settings. (1) Select Save As from Presets in the Print dialog box. 36 The Save Preset dialog box opens. (2) Enter a name for your printer...
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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. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as ink tank ...
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. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as ink tank ...
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.... Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 68. z If the ruled lines are shifted after performing print...
.... Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 68. z If the ruled lines are shifted after performing print...
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... Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on page 52. (5) If you want to finish. 51 Printing Maintenance (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 Print Setup Utility icon. 3 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. When...
... Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on page 52. (5) If you want to finish. 51 Printing Maintenance (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 Print Setup Utility icon. 3 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. When...
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...-6PC). Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click OK. Printing Maintenance (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. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp...
...-6PC). Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click OK. Printing Maintenance (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. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp...
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... Cleaning. 59 Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure that Cleaning is on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (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...
... Cleaning. 59 Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure that Cleaning is on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (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...