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... described. Specifications are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in part, without notice. z "Windows" is a trademark of your Canon PIXMA iP3500 series Photo Printer. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are subject to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation. As...; Partner, Canon Inc. z "Windows Vista" is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your application. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Canon PIXMA iP3500 series Photo Printer Quick Start ...
... described. Specifications are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in part, without notice. z "Windows" is a trademark of your Canon PIXMA iP3500 series Photo Printer. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are subject to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation. As...; Partner, Canon Inc. z "Windows Vista" is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your application. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Canon PIXMA iP3500 series Photo Printer Quick Start ...
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Table of Contents Before Using the Printer 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Hints for Handling the Paper Source 7 Loading Paper 10 Loading Envelopes 14 Loading Small-Sized Paper 16 Printing from Your Computer 17 Printing with Windows 17 Printing with Macintosh 18 Printing... Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........32 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 36 Aligning the Print Head 38 Cleaning Your Printer 44 Troubleshooting 52 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 53 ...
Table of Contents Before Using the Printer 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Hints for Handling the Paper Source 7 Loading Paper 10 Loading Envelopes 14 Loading Small-Sized Paper 16 Printing from Your Computer 17 Printing with Windows 17 Printing with Macintosh 18 Printing... Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........32 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 36 Aligning the Print Head 38 Cleaning Your Printer 44 Troubleshooting 52 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 53 ...
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Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer, confirm the following. For setting details, refer to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp flashes green,...screen manual. Turning on the Printer Before turning on a Macintosh®. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on the printer before printing. z The printer driver is installed. z The printer is connected to flash orange, see "...
Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer, confirm the following. For setting details, refer to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp flashes green,...screen manual. Turning on the Printer Before turning on a Macintosh®. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on the printer before printing. z The printer driver is installed. z The printer is connected to flash orange, see "...
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...the Rear Tray" on -screen manual. When Printing for Media Type. Before Using the Printer 7 z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 5. Note If you select Front for Plain Paper, the printer will automatically switch to the Front Tray only when A4, Letter, or B5-sized paper is ...Page Size (or Paper Size), and Plain Paper is specified for the First Time At purchase, the printer is set to feed from the Rear Tray. For details on loading paper, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with Macintosh" on loading paper, see "Loading Paper in the Front...
...the Rear Tray" on -screen manual. When Printing for Media Type. Before Using the Printer 7 z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 5. Note If you select Front for Plain Paper, the printer will automatically switch to the Front Tray only when A4, Letter, or B5-sized paper is ...Page Size (or Paper Size), and Plain Paper is specified for the First Time At purchase, the printer is set to feed from the Rear Tray. For details on loading paper, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with Macintosh" on loading paper, see "Loading Paper in the Front...
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Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. . Important Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). (A) (1) (2) Align the paper stack ... Cover Guide is set to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the printer driver. Before Using the...
Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. . Important Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). (A) (1) (2) Align the paper stack ... Cover Guide is set to "Front View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the printer driver. Before Using the...
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Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. Before Using the Printer 13 4 Select Front Tray for Paper Source, and the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 18. Before Using the Printer 13 4 Select Front Tray for Paper Source, and the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
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... Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps) - Important The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are printed. Env. #10-sized envelope. z In Windows, print guidance will be fed from the middle to the edge. * The above illustrations show a... guidance, refer to the envelope size you do not, the address will be displayed when envelopes are not aligned. Env. #10 in the printer driver according to "Printing Envelopes" in the opposite direction. z Press down on -screen manual. 1 Prepare the envelopes. Envelopes with an embossed...
... Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps) - Important The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are printed. Env. #10-sized envelope. z In Windows, print guidance will be fed from the middle to the edge. * The above illustrations show a... guidance, refer to the envelope size you do not, the address will be displayed when envelopes are not aligned. Env. #10 in the printer driver according to "Printing Envelopes" in the opposite direction. z Press down on -screen manual. 1 Prepare the envelopes. Envelopes with an embossed...
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... Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Before Using the Printer 15 Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on -screen manual.... 4 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in "Main Components" of the Paper Support). Up to ...
... Thickness Lever, refer to "Front View" in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Before Using the Printer 15 Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on -screen manual.... 4 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in "Main Components" of the Paper Support). Up to ...
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Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18. 16 Before Using the Printer Important Small-sized paper must be fed from the Rear Tray. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the...
Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 18. 16 Before Using the Printer Important Small-sized paper must be fed from the Rear Tray. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the...
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...PC Printing Guide on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is only displayed when the on the printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK... appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on -screen manual. Printing from Your Computer 17 Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to be used with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Instructions is selected in the...
...PC Printing Guide on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is only displayed when the on the printer and load the paper in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK... appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on -screen manual. Printing from Your Computer 17 Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to be used with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Instructions is selected in the...
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...ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the Maintenance sheet. Note Message may have run out." Ink may be displayed during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. on page 65 in the User's Guide on page 64 or "Sixteen Flashes: Ink has run out. To confirm the ink tank... information, click the Ink Details menu. Ink is your printer's name) which appears on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) ...
...ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the Maintenance sheet. Note Message may have run out." Ink may be displayed during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. on page 65 in the User's Guide on page 64 or "Sixteen Flashes: Ink has run out. To confirm the ink tank... information, click the Ink Details menu. Ink is your printer's name) which appears on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) ...
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... to step 4-(3) of the Print Head, go to exit nozzle check pattern examination. 32 Routine Maintenance To proceed to cleaning of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on your platform. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is necessary...ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of the group (1) pattern are missing and the group (2) patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. If no lines of ink is insufficient. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Examining...
... to step 4-(3) of the Print Head, go to exit nozzle check pattern examination. 32 Routine Maintenance To proceed to cleaning of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on your platform. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is necessary...ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of the group (1) pattern are missing and the group (2) patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. If no lines of ink is insufficient. See "Print Head Cleaning" on the Pattern Check dialog box. Examining...
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... methods of your computer, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the message. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. 52 Troubleshooting For details on how to a Computer When an error occurs in the Printer Driver" on page 61 z "Paper Jams" on page 62 z "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64..." on page 53 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 54 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 55 z "Printer Does Not Start" on page 59 z "Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected" on page 60 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 61 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the...
... methods of your computer, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the message. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. 52 Troubleshooting For details on how to a Computer When an error occurs in the Printer Driver" on page 61 z "Paper Jams" on page 62 z "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64..." on page 53 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 54 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 55 z "Printer Does Not Start" on page 59 z "Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected" on page 60 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 61 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the...
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... and then the name of the disc drive depends on the displayed window. Note To use the Run command to start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is your printer's name), then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the printer off. (6)Restart the computer. (7)Make sure you were unable to ...the setup program, specify your setup sheet to reinstall the printer driver. (1)Click Start then Computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is inserted into your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the Installation Failure ...
... and then the name of the disc drive depends on the displayed window. Note To use the Run command to start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is your printer's name), then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the printer off. (6)Restart the computer. (7)Make sure you were unable to ...the setup program, specify your setup sheet to reinstall the printer driver. (1)Click Start then Computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is inserted into your computer's disc drive. (1)Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen. (2)Click Start Over on the Installation Failure ...
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... green. Plug the power cord all the way in the appropriate positions. Ink tank not installed in queue. / Computer problems. Restarting your printer in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the account. (5)When the confirmation message is not lit, press the mark on the ink tank until it may take the...
... green. Plug the power cord all the way in the appropriate positions. Ink tank not installed in queue. / Computer problems. Restarting your printer in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the account. (5)When the confirmation message is not lit, press the mark on the ink tank until it may take the...
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... an Ink Tank" on the ink tank is not compatible with this printer. Printing under the ink out condition. See "With the Computer Screen" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Troubleshooting 65 Cause Action Nine flashes: No response from ... and close the Top Cover. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Only PictBridge compliant devices can be connected to the printer. Note If the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Perform necessary operations...
... an Ink Tank" on the ink tank is not compatible with this printer. Printing under the ink out condition. See "With the Computer Screen" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Troubleshooting 65 Cause Action Nine flashes: No response from ... and close the Top Cover. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Only PictBridge compliant devices can be connected to the printer. Note If the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Perform necessary operations...
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... is flashing orange, an error may not be a problem with administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64...
... is flashing orange, an error may not be a problem with administrator privilege. (2)Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 64...
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PC Photo Printing Guide (Windows only) Refer to this guide for full instructions on the Setup CD-ROM. 70 Appendix This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready for use the printer. If the Quick Start Guide does not provide you read this ...sheet first. On-screen Manuals User's Guide Read this guide when starting to use the printer. PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide for instructions on using the various application software included on printer driver setting. This guide provides detailed instructions for: z printing media z printing from ...
PC Photo Printing Guide (Windows only) Refer to this guide for full instructions on the Setup CD-ROM. 70 Appendix This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready for use the printer. If the Quick Start Guide does not provide you read this ...sheet first. On-screen Manuals User's Guide Read this guide when starting to use the printer. PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide for instructions on using the various application software included on printer driver setting. This guide provides detailed instructions for: z printing media z printing from ...
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... on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where "XXX" is your system up to date with Windows Update. z We recommend using Safari as your printer's name) on the desktop. Note If you copied the User's Guide and... manual may not be displayed properly depending on -screen manuals in which you installed the User's Guide from Apple Inc. System Requirements Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note z Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be displayed properly depending on -screen manual may not be installed....
... on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where "XXX" is your system up to date with Windows Update. z We recommend using Safari as your printer's name) on the desktop. Note If you copied the User's Guide and... manual may not be displayed properly depending on -screen manuals in which you installed the User's Guide from Apple Inc. System Requirements Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note z Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be displayed properly depending on -screen manual may not be installed....
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...keep your system up to date with the Canon inkjet printer. We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Software Update. Appendix 73 Minimum System Requirements Note Conform to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with Windows Update. Required SVGA 800 x 600 Safari... may not be guaranteed on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. Additional System Requirements for On-Screen Manuals Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. Browser Hard Disk Space CD-ROM Drive Other...
...keep your system up to date with the Canon inkjet printer. We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Software Update. Appendix 73 Minimum System Requirements Note Conform to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with Windows Update. Required SVGA 800 x 600 Safari... may not be guaranteed on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. Additional System Requirements for On-Screen Manuals Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. Browser Hard Disk Space CD-ROM Drive Other...