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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ...5 How to Use This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 8 Printer Parts and Their Functions 14 Front View 15 Rear View ...16 Inside the Printer 17 Operation Panel 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 Cancelling a Print Job 39 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 41 Description of Print Settings 42 BJ Print Monitor 58 Cancelling a Print Job 60 2
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ...5 How to Use This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 8 Printer Parts and Their Functions 14 Front View 15 Rear View ...16 Inside the Printer 17 Operation Panel 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 Cancelling a Print Job 39 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 41 Description of Print Settings 42 BJ Print Monitor 58 Cancelling a Print Job 60 2
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Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 61 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ...73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 83 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media 88 Compatible Media Types 89 Envelopes ...91 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 95 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N 97 High...
Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 61 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ...73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 83 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media 88 Compatible Media Types 89 Envelopes ...91 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 95 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N 97 High...
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Table of Contents Cannot Install the Printer Driver 121 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 140 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 147 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 151 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 154 Problems Unique to Windows 164 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 168 Appendix ...171 For Faster Printing 172 Specifications 175 Index ...187 4
Table of Contents Cannot Install the Printer Driver 121 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 140 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 147 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 151 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 154 Problems Unique to Windows 164 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 168 Appendix ...171 For Faster Printing 172 Specifications 175 Index ...187 4
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for Macintosh (USB users only). 5 Macintosh Information for purchasing the Canon i850 Bubble Jet Printer. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the equipment. Always observe these instructions.... Important ® Prohibited actions that , if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Must be observed for Windows users only. Caution ® Instructions that ,...
Introduction Introduction Thank you for Macintosh (USB users only). 5 Macintosh Information for purchasing the Canon i850 Bubble Jet Printer. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the equipment. Always observe these instructions.... Important ® Prohibited actions that , if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Must be observed for Windows users only. Caution ® Instructions that ,...
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...place heavy objects on the power cord. 8 Do not attempt to ensure that you ignore any way not described in this manual to use the printer safely. s Power supply Never attempt to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or ...twist the power cord. Warning ® You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you use the printer in any of these safety precautions. Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please ...
...place heavy objects on the power cord. 8 Do not attempt to ensure that you ignore any way not described in this manual to use the printer safely. s Power supply Never attempt to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or ...twist the power cord. Warning ® You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you use the printer in any of these safety precautions. Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please ...
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...use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collects on while cleaning it could injure yourself or damage the printer. 9 If the printer is placed at the power supply and call for service. If flammable solvents come in contact with other equipment (... double adapter, etc.). Never use the printer if the power cord is shared with electrical components inside the printer, it , you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at a location exposed to clean the printer. s Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to a lot ...
...use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collects on while cleaning it could injure yourself or damage the printer. 9 If the printer is placed at the power supply and call for service. If flammable solvents come in contact with other equipment (... double adapter, etc.). Never use the printer if the power cord is shared with electrical components inside the printer, it , you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at a location exposed to clean the printer. s Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to a lot ...
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Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. s Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. Safety Precautions s Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. 10 This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the printer.
Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. s Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. Safety Precautions s Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. 10 This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the printer.
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...power cord if necessary. Ensure that is kept clear at both ends. 11 To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 90% (condensation free). When moving the...°F) and humidity of these safety precautions. s Choosing a location Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to excessive vibration. Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet. Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in a location that the area around...
...power cord if necessary. Ensure that is kept clear at both ends. 11 To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 90% (condensation free). When moving the...°F) and humidity of these safety precautions. s Choosing a location Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to excessive vibration. Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet. Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in a location that the area around...
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Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. etc.) on a print head after printing. Do not place metal objects (paper ... store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may...
Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. etc.) on a print head after printing. Do not place metal objects (paper ... store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may...
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Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel 14
Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel 14
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Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel." Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper Rest Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. Front View 15
Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel." Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper Rest Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. Front View 15
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Rear View 16 Printer Port (Parallel) Used to connect the printer to a computer through a parallel interface. Rear View Printer Parts and Their Functions USB Port Used to connect the printer to a computer through a USB interface.
Rear View 16 Printer Port (Parallel) Used to connect the printer to a computer through a parallel interface. Rear View Printer Parts and Their Functions USB Port Used to connect the printer to a computer through a USB interface.
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Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Inside the Printer 17 Print Head Holder Install the print head here.
Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Inside the Printer 17 Print Head Holder Install the print head here.
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... turned off . POWER Lamp Off: the printer is currently printing. Flashing green: the printer is ready to cancel printing in progress, press this button. The printer will then initialise ready for printing. Also, to print. Green: the printer is preparing to print. Operation Panel POWER ...Button Press to resume printing once an error has been cleared. Operation Panel 18 Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call. Printer Parts and Their Functions...
... turned off . POWER Lamp Off: the printer is currently printing. Flashing green: the printer is ready to cancel printing in progress, press this button. The printer will then initialise ready for printing. Also, to print. Green: the printer is preparing to print. Operation Panel POWER ...Button Press to resume printing once an error has been cleared. Operation Panel 18 Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call. Printer Parts and Their Functions...
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
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....0/Windows 95 [Properties] • Windows 2000 [Main] tab The Printing Preferences (or Printer Properties) dialog box opens. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be opened from either within an application, or directly from the... Windows Start menu. For further details, see the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Print dialog box can be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure Canon i850 is generally used to print a document. Opening the...
....0/Windows 95 [Properties] • Windows 2000 [Main] tab The Printing Preferences (or Printer Properties) dialog box opens. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be opened from either within an application, or directly from the... Windows Start menu. For further details, see the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Print dialog box can be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure Canon i850 is generally used to print a document. Opening the...
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... For further information about these additional tabs, refer to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application. For non-XP Windows, click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. 2 Select the Canon i850 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences...
... For further information about these additional tabs, refer to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application. For non-XP Windows, click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. 2 Select the Canon i850 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences...
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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 The equivalent screens for Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0 may look slightly different. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ® The screens in this section refer to Windows XP operation.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 The equivalent screens for Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0 may look slightly different. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ® The screens in this section refer to Windows XP operation.
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Main Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set... Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23 button.
Main Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set... Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23 button.
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To make detailed color adjustments, select Manual, then click the Set... Guide. mark then click the desired item. Canon i850 - Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24 By having the user answer a series of a color document. (5) Preview before printing Click to check the.... (6) Print Advisor... button. (4) Grayscale Printing Select to start the Print Advisor. Note ® To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? If the button does not appear, click the Start button then select Programs - Click to print a grayscale version...
To make detailed color adjustments, select Manual, then click the Set... Guide. mark then click the desired item. Canon i850 - Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24 By having the user answer a series of a color document. (5) Preview before printing Click to check the.... (6) Print Advisor... button. (4) Grayscale Printing Select to start the Print Advisor. Note ® To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? If the button does not appear, click the Start button then select Programs - Click to print a grayscale version...