iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 5
... 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 Cleaning 38 Print Head Deep Cleaning 41 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning Your Printer 57 Troubleshooting 63 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 64 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly...
... 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 Cleaning 38 Print Head Deep Cleaning 41 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning Your Printer 57 Troubleshooting 63 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 64 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 6
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. For setting details, refer to steady, non-flashing light. z The printer driver is sent for a certain interval. z Auto Power Off: Automatically turns ...and changes to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Turning on the Printer Before turning on and off the printer when no print data is installed. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to turn on the printer, confirm the following. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not...
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. For setting details, refer to steady, non-flashing light. z The printer driver is sent for a certain interval. z Auto Power Off: Automatically turns ...and changes to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Turning on the Printer Before turning on and off the printer when no print data is installed. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to turn on the printer, confirm the following. z The Print Head and ink tanks are not...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 32
...77 and confirm how to install the ink tanks in the correct order indicated by the label on the compatible ink tanks, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 34. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status of ink tanks in the correct position... the ink lamps. z Ink lamp is on page 29 z With the Ink Lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of the printer to print. Replace it is low. Press the mark on the Print Head Holder. Note z Be sure to handle it. Open the Top Cover of the error. Flashing quickly...
...77 and confirm how to install the ink tanks in the correct order indicated by the label on the compatible ink tanks, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 34. Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the status of ink tanks in the correct position... the ink lamps. z Ink lamp is on page 29 z With the Ink Lamps You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you of the printer to print. Replace it is low. Press the mark on the Print Head Holder. Note z Be sure to handle it. Open the Top Cover of the error. Flashing quickly...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 34
...specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Replace empty tanks with ink tanks removed. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it . Color ink is also consumed in the open the Top Cover. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to maintain the printer's ... Information" on , and then open . To maintain optimal printing quality, use . z Discard empty ink tanks according to the right. z Color ink may not operate properly when it immediately. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out, and the printer may be able to inform you remove an ink tank, ...
...specified Canon brand ink tanks. z Replace empty tanks with ink tanks removed. z Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it . Color ink is also consumed in the open the Top Cover. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to maintain the printer's ... Information" on , and then open . To maintain optimal printing quality, use . z Discard empty ink tanks according to the right. z Color ink may not operate properly when it immediately. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out, and the printer may be able to inform you remove an ink tank, ...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 36
Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. (2) (3) 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. z When you start printing after the Top Cover is performed automatically.... up red. Note z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. The POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning. 32 Routine Maintenance 5 Install the ink tank...
Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. (2) (3) 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover. Do not perform any other operations until the ink tank snaps firmly into the Print Head. z When you start printing after the Top Cover is performed automatically.... up red. Note z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is closed, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on the ink tank until Print Head Cleaning finishes. The POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning. 32 Routine Maintenance 5 Install the ink tank...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 37
... off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Printed area is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. Note z Ink may blur depending on the Print Head to turn...
... off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the paper in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Printed area is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. Note z Ink may blur depending on the Print Head to turn...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 38
... pattern to the PC Printing Guide on page 38. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 43. 34 Routine Maintenance If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may be damaged. 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.
... pattern to the PC Printing Guide on page 38. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 43. 34 Routine Maintenance If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may be damaged. 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.
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 39
...-sized plain paper in which you loaded the paper. 4. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the... open the Paper Output Tray, and then extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be performed also from the print head nozzles. Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. 1 Make sure that the...
...-sized plain paper in which you loaded the paper. 4. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the printer itself using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the... open the Paper Output Tray, and then extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to be performed also from the print head nozzles. Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. 1 Make sure that the...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 41
... pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary.
... pattern will not be printed correctly if there is insufficient. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of this pattern are missing (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary.
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 42
...absorber. If no white streaks, click Exit or Quit to be cleaned from the printer itself, using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on . 2. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing and the group (2) patterns have no lines of the ...or if white streaks appear in the following procedure will appear. 1 Make sure that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, the Print Head Cleaning dialog box shown in of the Print Head, go to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the...
...absorber. If no white streaks, click Exit or Quit to be cleaned from the printer itself, using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on . 2. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing and the group (2) patterns have no lines of the ...or if white streaks appear in the following procedure will appear. 1 Make sure that the printer is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, the Print Head Cleaning dialog box shown in of the Print Head, go to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 43
...the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be printed correctly if there is displayed after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on . 2 Press the Open button to select the paper source in... the Rear Tray or Cassette. (6) Press the Paper Feed Switch to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box....
...the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to be printed correctly if there is displayed after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on . 2 Press the Open button to select the paper source in... the Rear Tray or Cassette. (6) Press the Paper Feed Switch to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box....
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 44
..."Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 41. 40 Routine Maintenance See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 37. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. (7) Confirm ...the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. The nozzle check pattern is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank...
..."Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 41. 40 Routine Maintenance See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 37. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. (7) Confirm ...the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern. The nozzle check pattern is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 45
...printer properties dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be deeply cleaned. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 28. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head... 41 If a particular color is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ...
...printer properties dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be deeply cleaned. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 28. Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head... 41 If a particular color is a more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 46
... extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that color. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Contact your Canon Service representative. 1 Make sure that the printer is selected in which you loaded the paper. (3) Print the nozzle check pattern to clean the...
... extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that color. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Contact your Canon Service representative. 1 Make sure that the printer is selected in which you loaded the paper. (3) Print the nozzle check pattern to clean the...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 47
... printer is closed. Automatic Print Head Alignment For Automatic Print Head Alignment, follow the procedure below. Note z Aligning the Print Head without a Computer The Print Head can also be aligned from the Cassette when performing Automatic Print Head Alignment. The print head alignment pattern is not installed in the computer, align the Print Head ... Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3. The print head position is on , and then load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP in this way. 1. ...
... printer is closed. Automatic Print Head Alignment For Automatic Print Head Alignment, follow the procedure below. Note z Aligning the Print Head without a Computer The Print Head can also be aligned from the Cassette when performing Automatic Print Head Alignment. The print head alignment pattern is not installed in the computer, align the Print Head ... Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3. The print head position is on , and then load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP in this way. 1. ...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 48
... and align the Print Head manually. 44 Routine Maintenance (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. Note Clicking Print Alignment Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. The print head alignment pattern is aligned automatically. 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...
... and align the Print Head manually. 44 Routine Maintenance (3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. Note Clicking Print Alignment Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. The print head alignment pattern is aligned automatically. 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...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 49
... extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Adjust the print head pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the Rear Tray. 2 Press the Open button to complete. Note Clicking Print Alignment Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. The print head alignment pattern is on, and then load two...
... extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Adjust the print head pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the Rear Tray. 2 Press the Open button to complete. Note Clicking Print Alignment Value prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. 1 Make sure that the printer is printed. The print head alignment pattern is on, and then load two...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 50
If the pattern is printed as shown to the right, the Print Head is not printed successfully, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 77. Note z If the pattern is aligned automatically. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 47 and align the Print Head manually. 46 Routine Maintenance
If the pattern is printed as shown to the right, the Print Head is not printed successfully, see "Manual Print Head Alignment" on page 77. Note z If the pattern is aligned automatically. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 47 and align the Print Head manually. 46 Routine Maintenance
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 51
... click Send. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. (5) In the Maintenance sheet click Print Head Alignment. (6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. Note The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue only. 1 Make sure that the printer is on page 43. Important Do not open the Paper Output Tray and extend...
... click Send. (4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK. (5) In the Maintenance sheet click Print Head Alignment. (6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Head Alignment. Note The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue only. 1 Make sure that the printer is on page 43. Important Do not open the Paper Output Tray and extend...
iP4500 series Quick Start Guide
Page 52
5 Look at the first printout and adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and select the number of the pattern in column A that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) (B) (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable ... second pattern is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that has the least noticeable streaks. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. 48 Routine Maintenance Note If it is...
5 Look at the first printout and adjust the print head position. (1) Check the printed patterns and select the number of the pattern in column A that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) (B) (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable ... second pattern is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that has the least noticeable streaks. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. 48 Routine Maintenance Note If it is...