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...to be, nor should they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer. For details, refer to the instruction manual of Apple Inc., registered in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy...tanks / FINE Cartridges) are in this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. All statements, technical information and recommendations in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to change...
...to be, nor should they be understood to be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer. For details, refer to the instruction manual of Apple Inc., registered in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy...tanks / FINE Cartridges) are in this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. All statements, technical information and recommendations in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to change...
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...Maintenance 28 Replacing an Ink Tank 28 Keeping the Best Printing Results 33 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 34 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 35 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........37 Print Head ... Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver 72 Paper Jams 73 ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange 77 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen ... How to Use the Documentation Provided.....85 Reading the On-screen Manuals 86 Specifications 87 Safety Precautions 89 Users in the U.S.A 92 Index 96 1
...Maintenance 28 Replacing an Ink Tank 28 Keeping the Best Printing Results 33 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 34 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 35 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........37 Print Head ... Paper Does Not Feed Properly 72 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver 72 Paper Jams 73 ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange 77 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen ... How to Use the Documentation Provided.....85 Reading the On-screen Manuals 86 Specifications 87 Safety Precautions 89 Users in the U.S.A 92 Index 96 1
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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 before printing. z The printer is sent from the computer. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your setup sheet to steady...(or a compatible device). z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on the printer, confirm the following. For setting details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Turning on the Printer Before turning on the printer when print data is connected to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes ...
Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer before printing. z The printer is sent from the computer. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your setup sheet to steady...(or a compatible device). z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on the printer, confirm the following. For setting details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Turning on the Printer Before turning on the printer when print data is connected to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes ...
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...Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*2 Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Rear Tray Cassette - 150 sheets 150 sheets Paper Printer Driver Output Tray Setting for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling paper. Paper is fed in or sheets may not be... the maximum capacity depending on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Load in paper stack height). *3 Feeding this case, load one another causing them not to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for Media Load Limit Type 50 sheets...
...Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Plain Paper*2 Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Rear Tray Cassette - 150 sheets 150 sheets Paper Printer Driver Output Tray Setting for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling paper. Paper is fed in or sheets may not be... the maximum capacity depending on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Load in paper stack height). *3 Feeding this case, load one another causing them not to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for Media Load Limit Type 50 sheets...
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...avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of paper. z Folded, ...curled, or wrinkled paper z Damp paper z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon ...
...avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of paper. z Folded, ...curled, or wrinkled paper z Damp paper z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon ...
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... you actually loaded paper. To change the paper source, simply press the Paper Feed Switch. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 12. Changing the Paper Source The Rear Tray lamp lights up when feeding... according to how you are using them. Before Using the Printer 7 z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 5. See "Paper Handling" on the usage. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. When Printing for the First Time At purchase,...
... you actually loaded paper. To change the paper source, simply press the Paper Feed Switch. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 12. Changing the Paper Source The Rear Tray lamp lights up when feeding... according to how you are using them. Before Using the Printer 7 z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 5. See "Paper Handling" on the usage. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. When Printing for the First Time At purchase,...
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... source. See "Paper Handling" on page 11. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 5. z Printer driver settings may be fed from the Cassette using the printer driver. (A) (A) Press to the type of paper just by specifying the type of various types and sizes, including photo paper... to be required depending on Plain Paper You can print more efficiently by pressing the Paper Feed Switch. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as plain paper. 8 Before Using the...
... source. See "Paper Handling" on page 11. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 5. z Printer driver settings may be fed from the Cassette using the printer driver. (A) (A) Press to the type of paper just by specifying the type of various types and sizes, including photo paper... to be required depending on Plain Paper You can print more efficiently by pressing the Paper Feed Switch. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as plain paper. 8 Before Using the...
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Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the printer will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Cassette. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper ... settings takes precedence when printing. See "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Printer The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit. (A) (B) (C) (A) Rear Tray lamp (B) Paper Feed Switch (C) Cassette lamp Important When Printing from Your Computer ...
Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the printer will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Cassette. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper ... settings takes precedence when printing. See "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Printer The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit. (A) (B) (C) (A) Rear Tray lamp (B) Paper Feed Switch (C) Cassette lamp Important When Printing from Your Computer ...
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... the Paper Feed Switch so that the Rear Tray lamp (A) lights. (4) Note You can also select the paper source with the (3) printer driver. When you are not using the printer, remove paper from the package, just before printing. 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Rear Tray and pull out the Paper (1) Support.... (2) Note When closing the Output Tray Extension after printing, lift it . Loading Paper in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. screen manual. 12 Before Using the Printer on -
... the Paper Feed Switch so that the Rear Tray lamp (A) lights. (4) Note You can also select the paper source with the (3) printer driver. When you are not using the printer, remove paper from the package, just before printing. 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Rear Tray and pull out the Paper (1) Support.... (2) Note When closing the Output Tray Extension after printing, lift it . Loading Paper in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. screen manual. 12 Before Using the Printer on -
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z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 23. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. 9 Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on -screen manual. 16 Before Using the Printer
z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 23. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. 9 Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on -screen manual. 16 Before Using the Printer
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...x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers. . Note Load Credit card-sized paper only in the Rear Tray. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 23. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the... up. 2 Select the size and type of the Paper Support. . Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Printer Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the...
...x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers. . Note Load Credit card-sized paper only in the Rear Tray. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 23. Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source with the... up. 2 Select the size and type of the Paper Support. . Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Printer Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the...
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on -screen manual. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 14. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette with the print ... Cassette." z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 23. Before Using the Printer 21 Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. See "Adjust the size of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and...
on -screen manual. For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on page 14. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette with the print ... Cassette." z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 23. Before Using the Printer 21 Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. See "Adjust the size of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and...
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... Instructions to be used with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on page 4. 2 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on -screen manuals are installed. 7 Click Print (or OK). 22 Printing...
... Instructions to be used with Windows 1 Turn on -screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on page 4. 2 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on -screen manuals are installed. 7 Click Print (or OK). 22 Printing...
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Printing from Your Computer 23 If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to "Changing the Paper Source" in the pop-up menu. 10 Specify the ... paper source to print using an appropriate application software. 4 Select Page Setup on -screen manual. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 4. 2 Make sure that your printer's name is selected in Format for. 6 Select the desired paper size in Paper Size....
Printing from Your Computer 23 If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is selected. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to "Changing the Paper Source" in the pop-up menu. 10 Specify the ... paper source to print using an appropriate application software. 4 Select Page Setup on -screen manual. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 4. 2 Make sure that your printer's name is selected in Format for. 6 Select the desired paper size in Paper Size....
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... without the need to use a computer. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and printer, follow the instructions given in the device's instruction manual. Note When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the Direct Print Port of the... printer. See "Loading Printing Paper" on the printer. Important Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly ...
... without the need to use a computer. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and printer, follow the instructions given in the device's instruction manual. Note When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the Direct Print Port of the... printer. See "Loading Printing Paper" on the printer. Important Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly ...
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...to turn it to this printer according to instructions given in the device's instruction manual. (1) Make sure that you may also have to the printer using the menu on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. Printing Photographs Directly from your...device. will appear on the model or brand of the device when the printer is turned off. (2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting it on manually. (3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for direct printing. 2 Connect the...
...to turn it to this printer according to instructions given in the device's instruction manual. (1) Make sure that you may also have to the printer using the menu on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. Printing Photographs Directly from your...device. will appear on the model or brand of the device when the printer is turned off. (2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting it on manually. (3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for direct printing. 2 Connect the...
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...Stickers*2*6 Photo Paper Pro The available page sizes vary depending on a device, the printer prints images as follows: - Do not set Layout to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge compliant device. z Some setting items explained below may not be ...selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. *2 Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Paper type: Photo - Date/File ...
...Stickers*2*6 Photo Paper Pro The available page sizes vary depending on a device, the printer prints images as follows: - Do not set Layout to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge compliant device. z Some setting items explained below may not be ...selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. *2 Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Paper type: Photo - Date/File ...
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...have run out." You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 79 in the pop-up...Follow the procedure below to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click View Printer Status on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm ...
...have run out." You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Select Ink Level Information in "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 79 in the pop-up...Follow the procedure below to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel" in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. (2) Click View Printer Status on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm ...
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...Refer to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. Contact your Canon Service representative. If not, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 77. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the ...the PC Printing Guide on page 41. If lines are probably clogged. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 30. z If ...
...Refer to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on -screen manual. Contact your Canon Service representative. If not, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 77. Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the ...the PC Printing Guide on page 41. If lines are probably clogged. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 30. z If ...
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... shown to complete. Printing takes about 10 minutes to the right, the Print Head is printed. Note z If the pattern is not printed successfully, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 77. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 47 and...
... shown to complete. Printing takes about 10 minutes to the right, the Print Head is printed. Note z If the pattern is not printed successfully, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 77. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 47 and...