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Serial Number (located on the inside of the printer): Model Number (located on the front of the printer): Setup Software & User's Guide CD version number (USCD X.X) located on your product's 1 year limited warranty period. Email Tech Support - Toll-Free Live Tech Support - (1-800...telephone technical support, free of service and support coverage at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is available at www.canonesp.com. For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at a...
Serial Number (located on the inside of the printer): Model Number (located on the front of the printer): Setup Software & User's Guide CD version number (USCD X.X) located on your product's 1 year limited warranty period. Email Tech Support - Toll-Free Live Tech Support - (1-800...telephone technical support, free of service and support coverage at www.canontechsupport.com. * Support program specifics are found here. 2. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is available at www.canonesp.com. For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at a...
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... Error Message Appears on the Screen 78 Cannot Print 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 Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC.
... Error Message Appears on the Screen 78 Cannot Print 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 Precautions 90 Regulatory Information 92 CANON U.S.A., INC.
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..., press the F1 key, or click ? The POWER lamp flashes while 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 Page Setup dialog box or Print dialog box, click ? Clicking ? Basic Printing Basic Printing This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your desired topic. in the lower left corner. in the upper right corner. provides detailed information about , or...
..., press the F1 key, or click ? The POWER lamp flashes while 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 Page Setup dialog box or Print dialog box, click ? Clicking ? Basic Printing Basic Printing This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your desired topic. in the lower left corner. in the upper right corner. provides detailed information about , or...
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...source, use the Paper Feed Switch on the media loadable in the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide. • Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can specify that Letter-sized plain paper is useful for ...Loading paper in both types of paper. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 4 Loading paper in the User's Guide. • Continuous printing on various sizes or types of paper without reloading paper for printing. For example, you can use with...
...source, use the Paper Feed Switch on the media loadable in the Sheet Feeder and the Cassette, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide. • Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can specify that Letter-sized plain paper is useful for ...Loading paper in both types of paper. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 4 Loading paper in the User's Guide. • Continuous printing on various sizes or types of paper without reloading paper for printing. For example, you can use with...
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...Sheet Feeder z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13. Sheet Feeder Lamp 1 2 (2) 1 Push the upper center ( ) of the paper before loading it. Basic Printing „ Loading Plain Paper in the User's Guide. 5 z See "Printing Media" in the opposite ... so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to "Using Specialty Media" on how to load envelopes and specialty media into the printer...
...Sheet Feeder z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13. Sheet Feeder Lamp 1 2 (2) 1 Push the upper center ( ) of the paper before loading it. Basic Printing „ Loading Plain Paper in the User's Guide. 5 z See "Printing Media" in the opposite ... so that the Sheet Feeder lamp lights. When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to "Using Specialty Media" on how to load envelopes and specialty media into the printer...
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... flat. 7 When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the printer driver. z See "Printing Media" in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to "Using Specialty Media" on how to 20 sheets of 4" x 6"-sized paper. (3) Press the Paper ... into the Sheet Feeder with Macintosh" on page 18. „ Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13. For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 15,...
... flat. 7 When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the printer driver. z See "Printing Media" in the User's Guide for use with its various printers, refer to "Using Specialty Media" on how to 20 sheets of 4" x 6"-sized paper. (3) Press the Paper ... into the Sheet Feeder with Macintosh" on page 18. „ Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for detailed instructions on page 13. For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 15,...
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Cassette Lamp 2 (2) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. 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
Cassette Lamp 2 (2) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights. For details, refer to open the Paper Output Tray. 2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. You can also select the paper source with your hand when opening the tray. Support the Front Cover with the printer driver. 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
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Basic Printing „ Canon Specialty Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Sheet Feeder Cassette Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Up to 13 mm ... Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Resolution Paper T-Shirt Transfer Transparency * If paper does not feed properly, fan the paper to the User's Guide. 14 Then, load one sheet at a time. z For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to prevent sticking together.
Basic Printing „ Canon Specialty Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Sheet Feeder Cassette Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Up to 13 mm ... Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Resolution Paper T-Shirt Transfer Transparency * If paper does not feed properly, fan the paper to the User's Guide. 14 Then, load one sheet at a time. z For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to prevent sticking together.
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To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on the printer. Basic Printing z From the Page Setup tab, select the correct document size to "Printer Driver Functions (Windows)" in the User's Guide or Help. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to be printed. z You can ... your document will look when printed. BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs. 17 You can cancel a print job in the User's Guide. Some applications do not have a preview function. 7 Print the document. (1) Click Print or OK. z Click Cancel Printing on page 21....
To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP8500 on the printer. Basic Printing z From the Page Setup tab, select the correct document size to "Printer Driver Functions (Windows)" in the User's Guide or Help. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to be printed. z You can ... your document will look when printed. BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs. 17 You can cancel a print job in the User's Guide. Some applications do not have a preview function. 7 Print the document. (1) Click Print or OK. z Click Cancel Printing on page 21....
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... the selected printing effects and how your document from Print Type. Detailed Setting: Select to "Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. Basic Printing z This ...appropriate to your document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide or Help. Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation. - ...
... the selected printing effects and how your document from Print Type. Detailed Setting: Select to "Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. Basic Printing z This ...appropriate to your document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide or Help. Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation. - ...
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... cover for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 29 You can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. Many of these features are covered in the User's Guide. In Macintosh z Click ...? Advanced Printing Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs „ Improving the Quality of Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media,...
... cover for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for printing photographs can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 29 You can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. Many of these features are covered in the User's Guide. In Macintosh z Click ...? Advanced Printing Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs „ Improving the Quality of Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media,...
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...-WebPrint (Windows) You can record data tags for your print purposes. Advanced Printing Using the Bundled Software The Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by selecting a photograph taken with a digital camera and the paper...prints that reproduce color more accurately. 37 z To install applications, refer to read the camera data precisely, producing optimal prints. Canon BJ Printers support ExifPrint and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and functions such as frame, background, and clip...
...-WebPrint (Windows) You can record data tags for your print purposes. Advanced Printing Using the Bundled Software The Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by selecting a photograph taken with a digital camera and the paper...prints that reproduce color more accurately. 37 z To install applications, refer to read the camera data precisely, producing optimal prints. Canon BJ Printers support ExifPrint and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and functions such as frame, background, and clip...
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... information about Easy-PhotoPrint, refer to slow down. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper on your Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Easy-PhotoPrint is the same with Macintosh. 1 Turn on page 3. 38 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter and 5" x 7") ... than the above may cause improper paper feeding, may deteriorate the print quality, or may affect the colors or cause printing to the Photo Application Guide. Matte Photo Paper (Letter) - Follow the steps below to print from Easy-PhotoPrint using the Borderless Printing mode. Photo Paper Plus Glossy (Letter,...
... information about Easy-PhotoPrint, refer to slow down. See "Turning on the Printer" on page 2. 2 Load the paper on your Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Easy-PhotoPrint is the same with Macintosh. 1 Turn on page 3. 38 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter and 5" x 7") ... than the above may cause improper paper feeding, may deteriorate the print quality, or may affect the colors or cause printing to the Photo Application Guide. Matte Photo Paper (Letter) - Follow the steps below to print from Easy-PhotoPrint using the Borderless Printing mode. Photo Paper Plus Glossy (Letter,...
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...number of copies. For example, using this feature, you have selected Paper Feed Switch from Paper Source. For more information, refer to the Photo Application Guide. 6 Select the paper. (1) Click the Paper Selection tab. (2) Ensure that Paper Feed Switch is selected from Paper Source. (3) Select the size of...the paper you want to use from Media Type. For information about the other settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 40 Increases the number of copies. This section only describes the steps when you can correct the red-eye caused by the camera's flash...
...number of copies. For example, using this feature, you have selected Paper Feed Switch from Paper Source. For more information, refer to the Photo Application Guide. 6 Select the paper. (1) Click the Paper Selection tab. (2) Ensure that Paper Feed Switch is selected from Paper Source. (3) Select the size of...the paper you want to use from Media Type. For information about the other settings, refer to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User's Guide. 40 Increases the number of copies. This section only describes the steps when you can correct the red-eye caused by the camera's flash...
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... operations appears, click OK. 5 Check the printed pattern. z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 62 Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory...
... operations appears, click OK. 5 Check the printed pattern. z If the pattern is still not printed successfully, refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Routine Maintenance" of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 62 Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover, and ensure that the ink tanks are not satisfactory...
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z If results of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 64 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 Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed.
z If results of the User's Guide and align the Print Head manually. 64 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 Automatic Print Head Alignment are correctly installed.
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... 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 the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories.
... 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 the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories.
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.... Ensure that the CD-ROM icon is any problem with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, contact the Customer Care Center. Ensure that there are no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD- Click Start Over on your desktop to your Windows documentation for proper printer ...click the CD-ROM icon. ROM is inserted into the drive If the printer driver installation did not start automatically when the Setup Software & User's Guide CDROM is not working ROM. properly If there is displayed on the desktop. Click Cancel on the Welcome screen, then remove the CD-...
.... Ensure that the CD-ROM icon is any problem with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, contact the Customer Care Center. Ensure that there are no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD- Click Start Over on your desktop to your Windows documentation for proper printer ...click the CD-ROM icon. ROM is inserted into the drive If the printer driver installation did not start automatically when the Setup Software & User's Guide CDROM is not working ROM. properly If there is displayed on the desktop. Click Cancel on the Welcome screen, then remove the CD-...
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... Prevent paper abrasion check box to see if the paper you cannot open the Custom Settings dialog box. Reduce the Intensity setting in the User's Guide. Drag the Intensity slide bar to print images that have high color saturation. Select Prevent paper abrasion. Media is curled If media is...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 set the intensity. Open the Print dialog box. 2. When Prevent paper abrasion is too thick or curled. With the ...
... Prevent paper abrasion check box to see if the paper you cannot open the Custom Settings dialog box. Reduce the Intensity setting in the User's Guide. Drag the Intensity slide bar to print images that have high color saturation. Select Prevent paper abrasion. Media is curled If media is...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 set the intensity. Open the Print dialog box. 2. When Prevent paper abrasion is too thick or curled. With the ...
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... to cool down . The print job is Open the Paper Output Tray. The POWER lamp flashes green while the print data is loaded in the User's Guide. 70 The Print Head tends to cool down . It may not be Restart your printer displayed under Name in the Printer List. 4. In Windows 2000...
... to cool down . The print job is Open the Paper Output Tray. The POWER lamp flashes green while the print data is loaded in the User's Guide. 70 The Print Head tends to cool down . It may not be Restart your printer displayed under Name in the Printer List. 4. In Windows 2000...
