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... will be an easy-to-use guide to be understood to your Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. Trademarks • "Windows" and "Internet...
... will be an easy-to-use guide to be understood to your Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. Trademarks • "Windows" and "Internet...
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...6" paper, load sheets in front of the stacked papers. If the Paper Output Slot is stacked with printed sheets it may interfere with the printer's ejecting process. • When performing duplex printing, pay great attention to the instructions packaged with your media. 6 For specific drying times, ... each sheet as soon as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Basic Printing Note • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any obstacles in the portrait position (short side facing down). (2) Align...
...6" paper, load sheets in front of the stacked papers. If the Paper Output Slot is stacked with printed sheets it may interfere with the printer's ejecting process. • When performing duplex printing, pay great attention to the instructions packaged with your media. 6 For specific drying times, ... each sheet as soon as necessary from the Paper Output Slot. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Basic Printing Note • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any obstacles in the portrait position (short side facing down). (2) Align...
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Use this function when printed results are blurred or a color is incorrect. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 With the printer on page 16. 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Click Print Check Pattern. Note Click the Initial Check Items ... for printing the nozzle check pattern will appear. 20 Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Open the...
Use this function when printed results are blurred or a color is incorrect. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 With the printer on page 16. 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Click Print Check Pattern. Note Click the Initial Check Items ... for printing the nozzle check pattern will appear. 20 Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Open the...
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... this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink requires cleaning. When with lines missing (Black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer. When white stripes appear (Color ink) 23 Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern...
... this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink requires cleaning. When with lines missing (Black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer. When white stripes appear (Color ink) 23 Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern...
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... Dialog Box Directly from 3-(2). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. This takes about 60 seconds. 25 Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles will consume ink, so proceed with a Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Print Head Cleaning starts when the ... Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) When the confirmation message is turned on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance If missing lines or...
... Dialog Box Directly from 3-(2). 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. This takes about 60 seconds. 25 Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles will consume ink, so proceed with a Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Print Head Cleaning starts when the ... Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) When the confirmation message is turned on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance If missing lines or...
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See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head Deep Cleaning Printing Maintenance If print quality does not improve after a standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is turned on page 16. 29 Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more powerful cleaning process.
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head Deep Cleaning Printing Maintenance If print quality does not improve after a standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is turned on page 16. 29 Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more powerful cleaning process.
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... persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. (4) Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. If you are using ...Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 31 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) ...
... persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. (4) Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility. If you are using ...Print Center icon. (3) Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 31 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) ...
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See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem still persists, the printer may have run out of ink. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition.
See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 20. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem still persists, the printer may have run out of ink. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 39. 33 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition.
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... ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 39 Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. The printer ...will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is probably empty. Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 Replacing a FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of printing following steps...
... ink, replace it using the following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning, a FINE Cartridge is used, or installed improperly. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left. 39 Replacing a FINE Cartridge Printing Maintenance If there is no improvement with a new one. The printer ...will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is probably empty. Black: PG-40 Color: CL-41 Replacing a FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of printing following steps...
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... either Black or Color ink only by Ink Cartridge Settings. See "Setting of replacement". In this case, print with a new one immediately. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is removed, the printer does not work. And, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge....installed. Important • To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that has been removed once, the printer may not print properly due to the printer). • Color ink consumption may occur even when black-andwhite or grayscale printing is installed to clogged Print Head nozzles. And,...
... either Black or Color ink only by Ink Cartridge Settings. See "Setting of replacement". In this case, print with a new one immediately. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is removed, the printer does not work. And, use Canon brand FINE Cartridge....installed. Important • To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that has been removed once, the printer may not print properly due to the printer). • Color ink consumption may occur even when black-andwhite or grayscale printing is installed to clogged Print Head nozzles. And,...
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..., and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Select iP1700 from the Start Menu" on page 16. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Name list and then click Utility. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from Name in Printer List and then click Configure...
..., and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Select iP1700 from the Start Menu" on page 16. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Name list and then click Utility. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box, and then select Ink Level Information from Name in Printer List and then click Configure...
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...error occurs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3. Printing Maintenance When "!" You cannot print regardless of Color ink, and then click the OK button. 44 Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only ...this case, you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. mark appears on page 16. 2. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on Low Ink Warning The ink level of ink, you should purchase new FINE Cartridge. ...
...error occurs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings. 3. Printing Maintenance When "!" You cannot print regardless of Color ink, and then click the OK button. 44 Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only ...this case, you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while. mark appears on page 16. 2. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on Low Ink Warning The ink level of ink, you should purchase new FINE Cartridge. ...
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...Maintenance. 5. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. 4. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Both.... The Black only setting can be enabled. If you select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the Apply button. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. Double-click the Utilities folder...
...Maintenance. 5. Select iP1700 from the Go menu. 2. Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from Name in Printer List and then click Configure. 4. Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Both.... The Black only setting can be enabled. If you select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click the Apply button. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from the pull down menu. 6. Double-click the Utilities folder...
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...following categories. The message may vary depending on page 58 When an Error Occurs When an error occurs in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 48 • "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 49 • "Print Quality is displayed automatically. In ...the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in printing pertaining to such problems as low ink or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 50 • "Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs" on page 53 • "Paper Does Not Feed ...
...following categories. The message may vary depending on page 58 When an Error Occurs When an error occurs in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 48 • "The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly" on page 49 • "Print Quality is displayed automatically. In ...the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in printing pertaining to such problems as low ink or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 50 • "Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs" on page 53 • "Paper Does Not Feed ...
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...Cause The Page Size setting does not match the size of the paper loaded in the printer The size of the print data is too large Ink Does Not Eject Properly/Not Printed/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Appear/ Printed Ruled Lines are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed... properly/ there is no ink left Try This First, check the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver for Windows or the Page Setup...
...Cause The Page Size setting does not match the size of the paper loaded in the printer The size of the print data is too large Ink Does Not Eject Properly/Not Printed/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/White Streaks Appear/ Printed Ruled Lines are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed... properly/ there is no ink left Try This First, check the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver for Windows or the Page Setup...
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...Feed Roller. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Glossy photo paper other than Canon specialty media is used Select Other Photo Paper from Media Type, which may become smudged. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Printed Ruled Lines are Misaligned Media is not loaded with...High for the Print Quality setting. Periodically clean the inside of ink. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to High for Windows or Fine for Macintosh. Check that you print a photograph or dense colored picture that the Media Type selected matches the media being used ...
...Feed Roller. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Glossy photo paper other than Canon specialty media is used Select Other Photo Paper from Media Type, which may become smudged. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Printed Ruled Lines are Misaligned Media is not loaded with...High for the Print Quality setting. Periodically clean the inside of ink. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to High for Windows or Fine for Macintosh. Check that you print a photograph or dense colored picture that the Media Type selected matches the media being used ...
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... is almost full The FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized The FINE Cartridge cannot be the compatible with this printer. Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full, you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. POWER Lamp ALARM Lamp Notes the ... the POWER lamp was turned off and then on page 34. 56 If lines are not installed in a ink absorber inside the machine. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The...
... is almost full The FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized The FINE Cartridge cannot be the compatible with this printer. Ink used for a while, but once the ink absorber becomes completely full, you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. POWER Lamp ALARM Lamp Notes the ... the POWER lamp was turned off and then on page 34. 56 If lines are not installed in a ink absorber inside the machine. Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. Contact a Canon service representative as soon as follows: · The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly. · The...
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...Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer back on. Plug the printer back in order to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Note The POWER Lamp (green) and ALARM Lamp (orange) Flashes Alternately: Disconnect the printer... cable from the power supply for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected · This FINE Cartridge has ...
...Canon cartridges in and turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer back on. Plug the printer back in order to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Note The POWER Lamp (green) and ALARM Lamp (orange) Flashes Alternately: Disconnect the printer... cable from the power supply for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected · This FINE Cartridge has ...
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... (with Paper Support retracted): Weight: Canon FINE Cartridges: 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) (*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) Black printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm Standard: 13.3 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 17... ppm Standard: 7.8 ppm 203.2 mm max. (8.0 in) (for Borderless Printing: 216 mm/8.5 in) USB Approx. 44 dB (A) (when printing in Approx. 3.0 kg (6.5 lb) Nozzles: Black: 320 nozzles Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: 384 x 3 nozzles 60 Appendix Appendix Specifications Printer...
... (with Paper Support retracted): Weight: Canon FINE Cartridges: 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) (*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) Black printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 22 ppm Standard: 13.3 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 17... ppm Standard: 7.8 ppm 203.2 mm max. (8.0 in) (for Borderless Printing: 216 mm/8.5 in) USB Approx. 44 dB (A) (when printing in Approx. 3.0 kg (6.5 lb) Nozzles: Black: 320 nozzles Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: 384 x 3 nozzles 60 Appendix Appendix Specifications Printer...
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... cord when if necessary. For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of these safety precautions. Do not place the printer on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. When installing or transporting this printer, do not incline it, lay it down . Never touch the... electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a thick rug or carpet. Ensure that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Never use an extension lead/cord. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 63 The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or...
... cord when if necessary. For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of these safety precautions. Do not place the printer on a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. When installing or transporting this printer, do not incline it, lay it down . Never touch the... electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a thick rug or carpet. Ensure that the area around the printer FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) Never use an extension lead/cord. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 63 The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or...