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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 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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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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..., or directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure Canon i850 is generally used to print a document. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be more steps involved ...in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. 1 In your application....
..., or directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure Canon i850 is generally used to print a document. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be more steps involved ...in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. 1 In your application....
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.... Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 21 The Printer Properties dialog box opens. 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... • Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 Properties • Windows NT4.0 Document Defaults... Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box...
.... Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 21 The Printer Properties dialog box opens. 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... • Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 Properties • Windows NT4.0 Document Defaults... Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box...
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The equivalent screens for Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0 may look slightly different. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 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.
The equivalent screens for Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0 may look slightly different. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 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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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23 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. button. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set...
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23 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. button. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set...
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... the layout before printing Click to start the Print Advisor. Canon i850 - By having the user answer a series of the printer driver. Note ® To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? mark then click the ...Description 24 The Print Advisor simplifies configuration of questions, the Print Advisor automatically configures the printer driver settings. Guide. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of a color document. (5) Preview before printing. (6) Print Advisor... To see...
... the layout before printing Click to start the Print Advisor. Canon i850 - By having the user answer a series of the printer driver. Note ® To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? mark then click the ...Description 24 The Print Advisor simplifies configuration of questions, the Print Advisor automatically configures the printer driver settings. Guide. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of a color document. (5) Preview before printing. (6) Print Advisor... To see...
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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 25 Page Setup Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) Page Size Ensure the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 25 Page Setup Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) Page Size Ensure the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application.
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... Pages are reduced and printed so that 2 to make a large poster. (Not available in Windows NT4.0) Banner Printing Select this function, ensure you can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. The printed sheets can then be assembled to 16 document pages fi... the print image across several sheets of the paper. The print order is possible. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 26 Normal-size Printing The document is printed, you correctly specify...
... Pages are reduced and printed so that 2 to make a large poster. (Not available in Windows NT4.0) Banner Printing Select this function, ensure you can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. The printed sheets can then be assembled to 16 document pages fi... the print image across several sheets of the paper. The print order is possible. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 26 Normal-size Printing The document is printed, you correctly specify...
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After printing one side, turn the ejected page over, and print on both sides of the paper. Canon recommends that under normal conditions you select Borderless Printing, the sections that extend beyond the paper. You can use the slide bar to adjust ..., the document starts printing with the last page. (8) Collate Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 27 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (5) Amount of Extension When you set the slide bar to the third mark from the left to reduce the extension amount, a border...
After printing one side, turn the ejected page over, and print on both sides of the paper. Canon recommends that under normal conditions you select Borderless Printing, the sections that extend beyond the paper. You can use the slide bar to adjust ..., the document starts printing with the last page. (8) Collate Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 27 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (5) Amount of Extension When you set the slide bar to the third mark from the left to reduce the extension amount, a border...
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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 28 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the check box and choose the stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 28 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the check box and choose the stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data.
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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 29 This allows you to register a new background, or to use. (6) Background first page only Prints the background image only on the first page. (4) Define Stamp... This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of the background you wish to display details of a selected stamp. (5) Background Select the check box and choose the background image you have selected. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Stamp first page only Prints the stamp only on the first page. (7) Select Background...
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 29 This allows you to register a new background, or to use. (6) Background first page only Prints the background image only on the first page. (4) Define Stamp... This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of the background you wish to display details of a selected stamp. (5) Background Select the check box and choose the background image you have selected. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Stamp first page only Prints the stamp only on the first page. (7) Select Background...
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Adjust the brightness of the image with certain effects. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 Effects Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Simulate Illustration Select the check box to manipulate color image data with the Contrast slide bar.
Adjust the brightness of the image with certain effects. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 Effects Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Simulate Illustration Select the check box to manipulate color image data with the Contrast slide bar.
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. Select the check box and choose a color or use a ... jaggedness that occur when photographic or graphic image data is recommended. The level of images taken from the pull-down menu, though in the sky. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 However, if the image data has been manipulated using this function is especially effective for images affected by color imbalance...
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. Select the check box and choose a color or use a ... jaggedness that occur when photographic or graphic image data is recommended. The level of images taken from the pull-down menu, though in the sky. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 However, if the image data has been manipulated using this function is especially effective for images affected by color imbalance...
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Profiles Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Printing Profiles This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the Main, Page Setup and Effects tabs. The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 32 The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab.
Profiles Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Printing Profiles This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the Main, Page Setup and Effects tabs. The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 32 The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab.
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... Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73 s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 4 When...
... Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73 s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 4 When...
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Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 77 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon. s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself.
Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 77 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon. s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself.
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... Dialog Box (Macintosh) Print Head Holder Print Head Lock Lever Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Port (Parallel) Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Q Quiet Mode R Replacing an Ink Tank RESUME/CANCEL Button Index 106 103 56 26, 55 18 18, 151...
... Dialog Box (Macintosh) Print Head Holder Print Head Lock Lever Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Port (Parallel) Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Q Quiet Mode R Replacing an Ink Tank RESUME/CANCEL Button Index 106 103 56 26, 55 18 18, 151...
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S Sheet Feeder Simulate illustration (Macintosh) Simulate Illustration (Windows) Specifications T Transparencies CF-102 Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head Index 15 51 30 175 113 84 115 65 40 16 67 191
S Sheet Feeder Simulate illustration (Macintosh) Simulate Illustration (Windows) Specifications T Transparencies CF-102 Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head Index 15 51 30 175 113 84 115 65 40 16 67 191