iP8500 Quick Start Guide
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... for Photographs 29 Using the 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...
... for Photographs 29 Using the 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...
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... ink tank installation process is closed. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is now complete. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is specified. z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically.... will not occur if the Inner Cover is consumed in the open . Color ink is open . The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Color ink consumption may not ...
... ink tank installation process is closed. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is now complete. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it is specified. z When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, the printer executes Print Head Cleaning automatically.... will not occur if the Inner Cover is consumed in the open . Color ink is open . The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Color ink consumption may not ...
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...it . z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that all the orange tape of ink, replace it is installed securely. z Open the ... If the problem remains after running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. z Ensure that the ink tank contains ink. See "Print Quality is installed at the correct location. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 68. z Ensure that the...
...it . z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are shifted after performing print head cleaning twice Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that all the orange tape of ink, replace it is installed securely. z Open the ... If the problem remains after running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head. z Ensure that the ink tank contains ink. See "Print Quality is installed at the correct location. z If the ruled lines are shifted Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 68. z Ensure that the...
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...Select the name of your printer from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern. Otherwise, click Quit to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on page 52. (5) If you want to finish. 51 The nozzle check pattern will be checked ... box. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be printed. 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. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, ...
...Select the name of your printer from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern. Otherwise, click Quit to start Print Head Cleaning, click Cleaning on page 52. (5) If you want to finish. 51 The nozzle check pattern will be checked ... box. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be printed. 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. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, ...
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...BCI-6BK), and Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC). Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click OK. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. 55 When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from the Name list and... Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that Cleaning is selected from the Name list and click Utility. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities...
...BCI-6BK), and Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC). Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click OK. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. 55 When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from the Name list and... Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Ensure that Cleaning is selected from the Name list and click Utility. All colors: Selecting both ink groups. Printing Maintenance (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities...
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.... 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Ensure that the printer is selected from the Name list and click Utility. 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 Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the...
.... 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Ensure that the printer is selected from the Name list and click Utility. 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 Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the...
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...not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed. The... printer is aligned automatically. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover while...
...not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed. The... printer is aligned automatically. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover while...
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...(4) Select the name of your printer from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Read the message and click Print Head Alignment. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is now ready to start printing. It takes about 90 seconds to use. 63 When using Mac OS X... 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. Printing Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of your printer from the Product list...
...(4) Select the name of your printer from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Read the message and click Print Head Alignment. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is now ready to start printing. It takes about 90 seconds to use. 63 When using Mac OS X... 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. Printing Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of your printer from the Product list...
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Printing Maintenance z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 64 z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed.
Printing Maintenance z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in "Handling Error Messages" on page 76. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 64 z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed.
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... Canon specialty media is empty Try This Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in properly Macintosh. 1. It may resolve the problem. On the Main tab, click High for higher print quality. 1. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Ink does not eject properly/Printing... (2), remove it is empty, replace the ink tank. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 49. Check to High in Windows, or Fine in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. Check that the correct ink tanks are installed and that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded.
... Canon specialty media is empty Try This Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in properly Macintosh. 1. It may resolve the problem. On the Main tab, click High for higher print quality. 1. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Ink does not eject properly/Printing... (2), remove it is empty, replace the ink tank. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 49. Check to High in Windows, or Fine in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. Check that the correct ink tanks are installed and that the Media Type selected matches the paper loaded.
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.../CANCEL button and reconnect the cable. If this printer. 76 Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care Center. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital...
.../CANCEL button and reconnect the cable. If this printer. 76 Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care Center. Print Head not installed/Print Head not installed correctly/Defective Print Head Install the Print Head. Contact the Customer Care Center. If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital...
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... move the printer to a strong light source preventing correct Print Head alignment. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button will not be compatible with Automatic Duplex Printing, refer to print a nozzle check pattern. Possible causes are not installed correctly. The reverse side will discharge the paper, and restart printing from the power supply. z Ink level is empty" on...
... move the printer to a strong light source preventing correct Print Head alignment. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button will not be compatible with Automatic Duplex Printing, refer to print a nozzle check pattern. Possible causes are not installed correctly. The reverse side will discharge the paper, and restart printing from the power supply. z Ink level is empty" on...
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... error The Paper Output Tray is defective or not installed (The POWER lamp on the printer and retry printing. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes five times.) Install a Print Head according to replace the ink tank with empty ink ...tanks. It may damage the printer if you continue printing with a new one The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to the ...
... error The Paper Output Tray is defective or not installed (The POWER lamp on the printer and retry printing. Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes five times.) Install a Print Head according to replace the ink tank with empty ink ...tanks. It may damage the printer if you continue printing with a new one The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to the ...
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... 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 ...(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 Cleaning the Inside of Contents Your printer's electronic User's Guide, located on the...
... 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 ...(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 Cleaning the Inside of Contents Your printer's electronic User's Guide, located on the...
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... solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on the printer. Never touch the electrical contacts on a thick rug or carpet. Do not place the printer on a Print Head after printing. Never use an extension lead/ cord. Do not place any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into the printer, unplug the power cord and call... printer. AC 110-120 V, 50/60 Hz AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Working around the power outlet is printing. Do not install the printer in locations that is unstable or subject to the wall. Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks. Do not transport or store the printer on the cord.
... solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on the printer. Never touch the electrical contacts on a thick rug or carpet. Do not place the printer on a Print Head after printing. Never use an extension lead/ cord. Do not place any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into the printer, unplug the power cord and call... printer. AC 110-120 V, 50/60 Hz AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Working around the power outlet is printing. Do not install the printer in locations that is unstable or subject to the wall. Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks. Do not transport or store the printer on the cord.
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... 14 I Installing the Printer Driver when Using Mac OS 9 ........ 83 L Load Limit Mark 6, 9 Loading Paper 3 Loading Paper in the Cassette 7 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 5 M Matte Photo Paper 14 Media specialty 13 to avoid 3 Media Type 14, 16, 19 Media Types Suitable for Photographs 29 Advanced Printing 22 Aligning the Print Head 61...
... 14 I Installing the Printer Driver when Using Mac OS 9 ........ 83 L Load Limit Mark 6, 9 Loading Paper 3 Loading Paper in the Cassette 7 Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder 5 M Matte Photo Paper 14 Media specialty 13 to avoid 3 Media Type 14, 16, 19 Media Types Suitable for Photographs 29 Advanced Printing 22 Aligning the Print Head 61...
iP8500 Easy Setup Instructions
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...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 box. Pinch the paper guide and slide it clicks into the back of the USB cable to the computer, the other end to the center. PIXMA iP8500... Series Photo Printer Photo Printer Series Quick Start Guide Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP8500 Series Print Head Power Cord Ink Tanks BCI-6R Red BCI-6G Green BCI-6PM Photo Magenta BCI-...
...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 box. Pinch the paper guide and slide it clicks into the back of the USB cable to the computer, the other end to the center. PIXMA iP8500... Series Photo Printer Photo Printer Series Quick Start Guide Documentation and Software Kit PIXMA iP8500 Series Print Head Power Cord Ink Tanks BCI-6R Red BCI-6G Green BCI-6PM Photo Magenta BCI-...
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...PIXMA iP8500 300.pkg icon, then follow the on the list. Macintosh NOTE: For Mac OS 9.x printer driver instructions, refer to align the print head appears, click OK. 6 Start the print head...-V01 © 2004 Canon Inc. Specifications subject to install the application software, electronic manual and printer driver. Select Custom Install in the paper output ... iP8500 and click Maintenance. 6 Windows® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment 6 Macintosh® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment Windows 1 Be sure to complete. 8 When the "Installation ...
...PIXMA iP8500 300.pkg icon, then follow the on the list. Macintosh NOTE: For Mac OS 9.x printer driver instructions, refer to align the print head appears, click OK. 6 Start the print head...-V01 © 2004 Canon Inc. Specifications subject to install the application software, electronic manual and printer driver. Select Custom Install in the paper output ... iP8500 and click Maintenance. 6 Windows® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment 6 Macintosh® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment Windows 1 Be sure to complete. 8 When the "Installation ...