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Serial Number (located on the inside of the printer): Model Number (located on the CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is our helpful tech support web site. Extended Service and Support - For more information... here. 2. Email Tech Support - Toll-Free Live Tech Support - (1-800-828-4040) This option provides live telephone technical support, free of the printer): Setup Software and User's Guide version number (USCD X.X) located on the front of service charges, MondaySaturday (excluding holidays), during your inquiries within 24 hours...
Serial Number (located on the inside of the printer): Model Number (located on the CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is our helpful tech support web site. Extended Service and Support - For more information... here. 2. Email Tech Support - Toll-Free Live Tech Support - (1-800-828-4040) This option provides live telephone technical support, free of the printer): Setup Software and User's Guide version number (USCD X.X) located on the front of service charges, MondaySaturday (excluding holidays), during your inquiries within 24 hours...
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... or warranted, and they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP1500 Photo Printer. No representation is a trademark of Canon Information System Research Australia. • Macintosh, Mac and the Mac logo are registered trademarks...of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. Specifications are trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2004 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon PIXMA iP1500 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved....
... or warranted, and they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP1500 Photo Printer. No representation is a trademark of Canon Information System Research Australia. • Macintosh, Mac and the Mac logo are registered trademarks...of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. Specifications are trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2004 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon PIXMA iP1500 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved....
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... with Macintosh 11 Canceling Printing 13 Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver 14 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs 15 Using the Bundle Software 22 Printing Borderless Photographs 23 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 26 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 ... 54 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 55 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x 57 User's Guide Table of Contents 59 Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 65 Index 67 1
... with Macintosh 11 Canceling Printing 13 Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver 14 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs 15 Using the Bundle Software 22 Printing Borderless Photographs 23 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 26 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 27 ... 54 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 55 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x 57 User's Guide Table of Contents 59 Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 65 Index 67 1
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...window, press the F1 key, or click in the Turning on page 54. 2 Important • Before unplugging the power cord, turn off the printer and ensure that the green lamp has gone out. • If the POWER lamp changes to orange and begins flashing, refer to know more ...Guide installed on your computer, or use them. For more about each setting. When the Help window appears, select your iP1500 printer and how to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready. in the upper right corner. Basic Printing Basic Printing Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features ...
...window, press the F1 key, or click in the Turning on page 54. 2 Important • Before unplugging the power cord, turn off the printer and ensure that the green lamp has gone out. • If the POWER lamp changes to orange and begins flashing, refer to know more ...Guide installed on your computer, or use them. For more about each setting. When the Help window appears, select your iP1500 printer and how to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready. in the upper right corner. Basic Printing Basic Printing Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features ...
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... will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper • Damp paper • Paper that is too thin (less than 105 gsm or 28 lb) *non-Canon branded paper • Picture postcards • Postcards with an affixed...not use with holes (such as Loose-leaf paper) „ Loading Paper This section describes how to load envelopes and speciality media into your printer. • For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use the following types of the paper before loading it.
... will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper • Damp paper • Paper that is too thin (less than 105 gsm or 28 lb) *non-Canon branded paper • Picture postcards • Postcards with an affixed...not use with holes (such as Loose-leaf paper) „ Loading Paper This section describes how to load envelopes and speciality media into your printer. • For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use the following types of the paper before loading it.
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... the printed papers as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Note • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any obstacles in front of the Auto Sheet Feeder. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged... the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the stack of paper. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the printer to load paper. If the Paper Output Slot is stacked with printed sheets, they may be folded or jammed. 3 Load the paper. „ Loading the...
... the printed papers as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Note • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any obstacles in front of the Auto Sheet Feeder. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged... the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the stack of paper. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the printer to load paper. If the Paper Output Slot is stacked with printed sheets, they may be folded or jammed. 3 Load the paper. „ Loading the...
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Env. #10 or DL Env. Fold the envelope flap. (1) Align the envelope against the left side. For the printer driver setting, refer to the envelope size you are using. Printing direction (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the ...
Env. #10 or DL Env. Fold the envelope flap. (1) Align the envelope against the left side. For the printer driver setting, refer to the envelope size you are using. Printing direction (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the ...
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For the printer driver setting, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 9, "Printing with Macintosh" on the 4" x 6" size papers. (1) Align the paper stack against the left side of the stack of paper. (3) Select 4 x 6 in in the vertical direction. Despite the direction of the photograph, load the paper in Page Size. You can print on page 11. 6 Basic Printing „ Loading the 4" x 6" size papers You can load a maximum of 20 papers in 4" x 6" size. (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder.
For the printer driver setting, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 9, "Printing with Macintosh" on the 4" x 6" size papers. (1) Align the paper stack against the left side of the stack of paper. (3) Select 4 x 6 in in the vertical direction. Despite the direction of the photograph, load the paper in Page Size. You can print on page 11. 6 Basic Printing „ Loading the 4" x 6" size papers You can load a maximum of 20 papers in 4" x 6" size. (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder.
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.... For instructions on how to print from the software applications, refer to avoid them separating from sticking together. Basic Printing „ Canon Speciality Media Media Name Paper Support Load Limit Printer Driver Settings for Media Type Photo Paper Pro Letter: up to 10 sheets* Photo Paper Pro 4"×6": up to 20 sheets...
.... For instructions on how to print from the software applications, refer to avoid them separating from sticking together. Basic Printing „ Canon Speciality Media Media Name Paper Support Load Limit Printer Driver Settings for Media Type Photo Paper Pro Letter: up to 10 sheets* Photo Paper Pro 4"×6": up to 20 sheets...
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Note In Windows 2000, click the Main tab in Windows XP. 1 Create a document or open a file to print. 2 Open Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application software's File menu. (2) Ensure that Canon PIXMA iP1500 is selected. (3) Click Preferences or Properties. Basic Printing l Printing with Windows Note • The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using. • The steps described in this section are for printing in the Print dialog box. 9
Note In Windows 2000, click the Main tab in Windows XP. 1 Create a document or open a file to print. 2 Open Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application software's File menu. (2) Ensure that Canon PIXMA iP1500 is selected. (3) Click Preferences or Properties. Basic Printing l Printing with Windows Note • The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using. • The steps described in this section are for printing in the Print dialog box. 9
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... Functions" in the User's Guide or Help. • Select Preview before printing by clicking the check box. You can control quality in the printer. (2) Click OK. Basic Printing 3 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to be printed. • To adjust Print Quality settings, select ...Page Setup tab select the correct document size to select the media loaded in the Set Print Quality dialog box. • For details about other printer driver functions, refer to display the preview. 4 Print the document. (1) Click Print. 10 This displays a preview screen that allows you to ...
... Functions" in the User's Guide or Help. • Select Preview before printing by clicking the check box. You can control quality in the printer. (2) Click OK. Basic Printing 3 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to be printed. • To adjust Print Quality settings, select ...Page Setup tab select the correct document size to select the media loaded in the Set Print Quality dialog box. • For details about other printer driver functions, refer to display the preview. 4 Print the document. (1) Click Print. 10 This displays a preview screen that allows you to ...
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...Select Paper Size. (1) Select the Page Setup from the application software's File menu. BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs. Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) Select iP1500 from the Paper Size pop-up menu. (4) Click OK. 11 See "Canceling Printing" on page 13. • Click ...Format for printing in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the taskbar. To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP1500 on the printer. Basic Printing Note • You can cancel a print job in Mac OS X v.10.3. 1 Create a document or open a file to...
...Select Paper Size. (1) Select the Page Setup from the application software's File menu. BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs. Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) Select iP1500 from the Paper Size pop-up menu. (4) Click OK. 11 See "Canceling Printing" on page 13. • Click ...Format for printing in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the taskbar. To show BJ Status Monitor, click Canon PIXMA iP1500 on the printer. Basic Printing Note • You can cancel a print job in Mac OS X v.10.3. 1 Create a document or open a file to...
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... Help. • Double-clicking the name of your printer in the Printer list displays a dialog that prompts you to the characteristics of the Media Type you select the print mode appropriate to your document from the Print Mode, the document will be printed in color and print quality suited to confirm the status...
... Help. • Double-clicking the name of your printer in the Printer list displays a dialog that prompts you to the characteristics of the Media Type you select the print mode appropriate to your document from the Print Mode, the document will be printed in color and print quality suited to confirm the status...
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Printing is canceled and paper is fed out. 13 Basic Printing Canceling Printing You can cancel a print job while printing with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. 1 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing.
Printing is canceled and paper is fed out. 13 Basic Printing Canceling Printing You can cancel a print job while printing with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. 1 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing.
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... your operating system. • Depending on your Windows documentation. 1 Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon PIXMA iP1500 icon. 14 Note • This manual refers to print a document. Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Accessing...
... your operating system. • Depending on your Windows documentation. 1 Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon PIXMA iP1500 icon. 14 Note • This manual refers to print a document. Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Accessing...
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... your printed images can also access the online help in either of your printouts. The iP1500 automatically adjusts printer settings to enhance the colors and output of the following ways depending on ). You can significantly improve the quality of Canon media and inks for Photographs „ Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the...
... your printed images can also access the online help in either of your printouts. The iP1500 automatically adjusts printer settings to enhance the colors and output of the following ways depending on ). You can significantly improve the quality of Canon media and inks for Photographs „ Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the...
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to open the Set Print Quality dialog box. 3 Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality. 4 When the process is complete, click OK. 1 Open the Print dialog box. Advanced Printing To manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 11. 2 Select Quality & Media from Your Application Program" on page 14. 2 Select Custom in Print Quality, then click Set... See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 16
to open the Set Print Quality dialog box. 3 Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality. 4 When the process is complete, click OK. 1 Open the Print dialog box. Advanced Printing To manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 11. 2 Select Quality & Media from Your Application Program" on page 14. 2 Select Custom in Print Quality, then click Set... See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 16
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To automatically optimize the image: Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographic image created with a digital camera. Advanced Printing 4 When the process is complete, click OK. or under-exposure before printing. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 14. 2 Click the Effects tab. 3 Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box. 17 Use this feature to adjust the Print Quality. 3 Move the slide bar to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over-
To automatically optimize the image: Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographic image created with a digital camera. Advanced Printing 4 When the process is complete, click OK. or under-exposure before printing. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 14. 2 Click the Effects tab. 3 Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box. 17 Use this feature to adjust the Print Quality. 3 Move the slide bar to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over-
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... dialog box opens. (2) Enter the name of this function. 20 Advanced Printing „ Saving and Recalling 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... Profiles. Retrieving profile: Select the desired profile from Printing Profiles, and click Retrieve from Printing Profiles, and click Delete. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 14. 2 Click the Profiles tab. 3 Enter new settings in Profiles. (1) Click...
... dialog box opens. (2) Enter the name of this function. 20 Advanced Printing „ Saving and Recalling 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... Profiles. Retrieving profile: Select the desired profile from Printing Profiles, and click Retrieve from Printing Profiles, and click Delete. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 14. 2 Click the Profiles tab. 3 Enter new settings in Profiles. (1) Click...
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See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 11. 2 Select all of your printer driver settings. This registers your printer driver settings. 4 Click OK. Note You can delete them or change the saved driver settings at any time. Retrieving print settings: Select ... from the popup menu. 1 Open the Print dialog box. Save Preset dialog box opens. (2) Enter a name of the necessary settings. 3 Register new printer driver settings. Advanced Printing (1) Select Save As from the Presets in the Print dialog box. Changing drivers settings: When registered print settings are selected, you...
See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 11. 2 Select all of your printer driver settings. This registers your printer driver settings. 4 Click OK. Note You can delete them or change the saved driver settings at any time. Retrieving print settings: Select ... from the popup menu. 1 Open the Print dialog box. Save Preset dialog box opens. (2) Enter a name of the necessary settings. 3 Register new printer driver settings. Advanced Printing (1) Select Save As from the Presets in the Print dialog box. Changing drivers settings: When registered print settings are selected, you...
