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... information. has reviewed this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. Depending on your Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer. The steps described in this manual and in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR®...
... information. has reviewed this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. Depending on your Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer. The steps described in this manual and in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to the instruction manual of Microsoft Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR®...
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... Before Using the Printer 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Hints for Handling the Paper Source 7 Changing the Paper Source 10 Loading Paper 11 Loading Envelopes 17 Loading Small-Sized Paper 20 Printing from Your Computer 22 Printing with Windows 22 Printing with ...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...
... Before Using the Printer 2 Turning the Printer On and Off 2 Loading Printing Paper 4 Hints for Handling the Paper Source 7 Changing the Paper Source 10 Loading Paper 11 Loading Envelopes 17 Loading Small-Sized Paper 20 Printing from Your Computer 22 Printing with Windows 22 Printing with ...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...
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... Flashes Orange" on page 77. 2 Turn on your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer z The printer driver is sent from the computer. 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 Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow...
... Flashes Orange" on page 77. 2 Turn on your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer z The printer driver is sent from the computer. 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 Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow...
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Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on page 23. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 10 Before Using the Printer See "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with ...Macintosh" on the printer will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Cassette. The paper feeds from the paper source whose...
Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on page 23. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. 10 Before Using the Printer See "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with ...Macintosh" on the printer will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Cassette. The paper feeds from the paper source whose...
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Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the print (A) side facing UP. . Before Using the Printer 13 Paper may not be fed properly. 4 Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media ... Macintosh" on the right side of the Paper Support. (3) Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the printer driver.
Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the print (A) side facing UP. . Before Using the Printer 13 Paper may not be fed properly. 4 Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media ... Macintosh" on the right side of the Paper Support. (3) Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the printer driver.
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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. Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on -screen manual. 16 Before Using the Printer 9 Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
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. Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on -screen manual. 16 Before Using the Printer 9 Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
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.... Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN... on page 23. 18 Before Using the Printer Important Be sure to 10 envelopes can be printed in...
.... Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in the wrong direction. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN... on page 23. 18 Before Using the Printer Important Be sure to 10 envelopes can be printed in...
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... (2) Slide the Paper Guide against the right side of the Cassette." Env. #10 in Orientation. . Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the address side facing DOWN. If you do not, the address will appear facing UP ... to 5 envelopes can be printed in the wrong direction. Before Using the Printer 19 Up to set the printer driver setting properly. See "Adjust the size of the Cassette. Load with Macintosh" on the left side. In Windows, select DL Env. Loading Envelopes in Media Type. (2) Select...
... (2) Slide the Paper Guide against the right side of the Cassette." Env. #10 in Orientation. . Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 22 or "Printing with the address side facing DOWN. If you do not, the address will appear facing UP ... to 5 envelopes can be printed in the wrong direction. Before Using the Printer 19 Up to set the printer driver setting properly. See "Adjust the size of the Cassette. Load with Macintosh" on the left side. In Windows, select DL Env. Loading Envelopes in Media Type. (2) Select...
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Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source 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 Rear Tray. (1) (2) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it ... the PC Printing Guide on page 23. Note Load Credit card-sized paper only in the Rear Tray. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers. . Note z For details on...
Loading Small-Sized Paper You can also select the paper source 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 Rear Tray. (1) (2) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it ... the PC Printing Guide on page 23. Note Load Credit card-sized paper only in the Rear Tray. Loading Small-Sized Paper in the printer driver. . z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers. . Note z For details on...
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...Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the Cassette 1 Load the paper. (1) Extend the Cassette. Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 14. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN. (3) Slide the .... (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights up. (2) (3) (4) 2 Select the size and type of the Cassette." Before Using the Printer 21 on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on -screen manual.
...Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the Cassette 1 Load the paper. (1) Extend the Cassette. Note z For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 14. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN. (3) Slide the .... (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights up. (2) (3) (4) 2 Select the size and type of the Cassette." Before Using the Printer 21 on page 22 or "Printing with the printer driver. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on -screen manual.
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... the PC Printing Guide on -screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to be used with Windows 1 Turn on page 4. 2 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected. For details, refer to print using an appropriate application...basic printing. Instructions is only displayed when the on the application software's File menu. 5 Make sure that the paper source is selected in the printer. See "Changing the Paper Source" on page 10. 3 Create a document or open a file to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User...
... the PC Printing Guide on -screen manual. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to be used with Windows 1 Turn on page 4. 2 Make sure that Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected. For details, refer to print using an appropriate application...basic printing. Instructions is only displayed when the on the application software's File menu. 5 Make sure that the paper source is selected in the printer. See "Changing the Paper Source" on page 10. 3 Create a document or open a file to "Changing the Paper Source" in the User...
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... Orange" on the Maintenance sheet. Routine Maintenance 29 Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel" in the pop-up menu...
... Orange" on the Maintenance sheet. Routine Maintenance 29 Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel" in the pop-up menu...
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...of step 4-(3) in the following procedure will appear. 1 Make sure that the printer is on . 2. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing and the group (2) patterns have no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on page 38. 2 When cleaning...immediately. If no white streaks, click Exit or Quit to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 38 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer z The Print Head can also be absorbed in the printed ...
...of step 4-(3) in the following procedure will appear. 1 Make sure that the printer is on . 2. Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing and the group (2) patterns have no lines of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on page 38. 2 When cleaning...immediately. If no white streaks, click Exit or Quit to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 38 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer z The Print Head can also be absorbed in the printed ...
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... Connect to a Computer When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, ...see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on the version of printer operation for problems you may vary depending on page 86. Troubleshooting ...
... Connect to a Computer When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. For details on how to view the on-screen manuals, ...see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on the version of printer operation for problems you may vary depending on page 86. Troubleshooting ...
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... icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is not displayed, restart your computer before reinstalling. 64 Troubleshooting The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer. In Windows XP, Click Start then My Computer. Contact a Canon Service representative. Installation...
... icon on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is not displayed, restart your computer before reinstalling. 64 Troubleshooting The drive letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. If the drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the printer driver, restart your computer. In Windows XP, Click Start then My Computer. Contact a Canon Service representative. Installation...
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... paper. If not, this procedure only when necessary. To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh), refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. To open the printer properties dialog box (Windows), refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. 68 Troubleshooting...
... paper. If not, this procedure only when necessary. To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh), refer to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. To open the printer properties dialog box (Windows), refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on -screen manual. 68 Troubleshooting...
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... not powered on page 28. The print jobs are installed in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of your computer may not be installed in the Dock to display the list of the printer to delete and click . Plug the power cord all the way in proper position. Ink tank not installed...
... not powered on page 28. The print jobs are installed in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of your computer may not be installed in the Dock to display the list of the printer to delete and click . Plug the power cord all the way in proper position. Ink tank not installed...
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...With this operation, releasing the function for any malfunction or trouble which may damage the printer. Nineteen flashes: An unsupported USB hub is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. Remove the hub. If you need to release the function for detecting ...the current condition may be correctly detected. (The lamp on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Fourteen flashes: Ink tank cannot be liable for ...
...With this operation, releasing the function for any malfunction or trouble which may damage the printer. Nineteen flashes: An unsupported USB hub is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative. Remove the hub. If you need to release the function for detecting ...the current condition may be correctly detected. (The lamp on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Fourteen flashes: Ink tank cannot be liable for ...
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... . Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause The printer is flashing orange, an error may not be a problem with the relay device. In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. Make sure that the POWER lamp is not connected... described in the Printer column is securely plugged in the printer. The printer is lit green. Printer driver is initializing. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is not installed properly. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then...
... . Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause The printer is flashing orange, an error may not be a problem with the relay device. In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. Make sure that the POWER lamp is not connected... described in the Printer column is securely plugged in the printer. The printer is lit green. Printer driver is initializing. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is not installed properly. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then...
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... Error Regarding Automatic Duplex Printing Is Displayed Cause The correct media size is not selected in the printer. If the ALARM lamp is securely plugged in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or the Paper Size on . Then, check the Page Size setting on the Page Setup sheet in ...to manual duplex printing, follow the procedure below. Make sure that the POWER lamp is initializing. Note To switch to the printer and the computer....
... Error Regarding Automatic Duplex Printing Is Displayed Cause The correct media size is not selected in the printer. If the ALARM lamp is securely plugged in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or the Paper Size on . Then, check the Page Size setting on the Page Setup sheet in ...to manual duplex printing, follow the procedure below. Make sure that the POWER lamp is initializing. Note To switch to the printer and the computer....