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... Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer. The steps described in this manual thoroughly in the U.S. z "... differ. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are available for energy efficiency. Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. Under the copyright laws, this product meets the ENERGY ...trademark of Microsoft Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Depending on your application. z ...
... Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to your Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer. The steps described in this manual thoroughly in the U.S. z "... differ. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are available for energy efficiency. Canon PIXMA iP4500 series Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. Under the copyright laws, this product meets the ENERGY ...trademark of Microsoft Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Depending on your application. z ...
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... from a Compliant Device 24 About PictBridge Print Settings 26 Routine 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...Cleaning 41 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning Your Printer 57 Troubleshooting 63 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 64 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........65 Print Results Not Satisfactory 66 Printer Does Not Start 70 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 71 Paper Does Not Feed Properly...
... from a Compliant Device 24 About PictBridge Print Settings 26 Routine 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...Cleaning 41 Aligning the Print Head 43 Cleaning Your Printer 57 Troubleshooting 63 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 64 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........65 Print Results Not Satisfactory 66 Printer Does Not Start 70 Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected 71 Paper Does Not Feed Properly...
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z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer The POWER lamp flashes green, and changes to your computer (or a compatible device). Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer when print data is...
z The Print Head and ink tanks are not complete, follow your computer. 2 Before Using the Printer The POWER lamp flashes green, and changes to your computer (or a compatible device). Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on the printer when print data is...
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... A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of paper. Note For a detailed description of paper with glitter, etc. 6 Before Using the Printer 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... only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including...
... A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use the following types of paper. Note For a detailed description of paper with glitter, etc. 6 Before Using the Printer 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... only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than a post card, including...
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... a new one. The printer will not print if an ink tank is not set and there is in the incorrect position. z For information on the compatible ink tanks, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 34. Getting the Ink Status Information You can continue... printing for a while, but we recommend you of the printer to install the ink tanks in the following two ways: z ...
... a new one. The printer will not print if an ink tank is not set and there is in the incorrect position. z For information on the compatible ink tanks, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 34. Getting the Ink Status Information You can continue... printing for a while, but we recommend you of the printer to install the ink tanks in the following two ways: z ...
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..." in the pop-up menu. Note Message may have a new ink tank available. To confirm the ink tank information, click the Ink Details menu. Routine Maintenance 29 To confirm the ink tank information, click Ink Details. Ink may be displayed during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. on the taskbar during printing. Note You can also display...
..." in the pop-up menu. Note Message may have a new ink tank available. To confirm the ink tank information, click the Ink Details menu. Routine Maintenance 29 To confirm the ink tank information, click Ink Details. Ink may be displayed during printing. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. on the taskbar during printing. Note You can also display...
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...Once you when to replace the tanks properly. Do not leave the printer with new ones. Inserting partially used ink tanks may be necessary to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or ...and remove the ink tank. z Color ink may not operate properly when it immediately. Close and reopen the Top Cover to return the holder to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank at a time. z Discard empty ink tanks according to clog. When an ink tank is reinstalled...
...Once you when to replace the tanks properly. Do not leave the printer with new ones. Inserting partially used ink tanks may be necessary to inform you remove an ink tank, replace it is out of specified Canon brand ink tanks. The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or ...and remove the ink tank. z Color ink may not operate properly when it immediately. Close and reopen the Top Cover to return the holder to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank at a time. z Discard empty ink tanks according to clog. When an ink tank is reinstalled...
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Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (E) on (B) the air hole (C). Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction or become unable to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. z Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it to print. z Be careful not to stain your clothes... off the protective film. (3) Remove the film (B) completely. If the air hole is removed. z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the direction of the arrow to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. z Do not squeeze the side of the...
Important z Do not touch the electrical contacts (E) on (B) the air hole (C). Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction or become unable to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. z Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it to print. z Be careful not to stain your clothes... off the protective film. (3) Remove the film (B) completely. If the air hole is removed. z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the direction of the arrow to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. z Do not squeeze the side of the...
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... Head. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the tank matches the (A) label (A). (1) (2) Press on the mark on page 77. Make sure the position of the ink tank into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Important The printer cannot be used unless all... the ink tanks are installed. (2) (3) 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover.
... Head. 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the tank matches the (A) label (A). (1) (2) Press on the mark on page 77. Make sure the position of the ink tank into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Important The printer cannot be used unless all... the ink tanks are installed. (2) (3) 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover.
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...Print Head to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. For ...details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to prevent...
...Print Head to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent the ink from the wall outlet. For ...details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on the Print Head to prevent...
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... 35. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 30. If lines are probably clogged. Contact your Canon Service representative. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Top...not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. 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. If not, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 41. Refer to ...
... 35. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are missing or if white streaks appear Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 30. If lines are probably clogged. Contact your Canon Service representative. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Top...not resolve the problem, the Print Head may improve print quality. 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. If not, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 41. Refer to ...
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.... The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3. Note z Make sure that the printer is closed. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in the Rear Tray or Cassette. 2 Press the Open button to open the... to select the paper source in the Rear Tray. 2. 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. Do not open the Paper Output Tray, and then extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the...
.... The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3. Note z Make sure that the printer is closed. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in the Rear Tray or Cassette. 2 Press the Open button to open the... to select the paper source in the Rear Tray. 2. 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. Do not open the Paper Output Tray, and then extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Press the...
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... these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 28. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary...
... these patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 28. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If lines of ink is not enough ink. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary...
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... have 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 If you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box that is displayed after printing the nozzle check...printer is closed. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green once, and then release it immediately. Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer z The Print Head can also be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink...
... have 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 If you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box that is displayed after printing the nozzle check...printer is closed. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green once, and then release it immediately. Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer z The Print Head can also be absorbed in the printed nozzle check pattern. Make sure that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink...
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.... (3) Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of PGI-5BK, Color to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. This takes about 60 seconds. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern...
.... (3) Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of PGI-5BK, Color to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. This takes about 60 seconds. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern...
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...operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of that the printer is closed. 1 Make sure that color. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 28. Note Clicking ...Initial Check Items displays the items to be deeply cleaned. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. Print...
...operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of that the printer is closed. 1 Make sure that color. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 28. Note Clicking ...Initial Check Items displays the items to be deeply cleaned. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. Print...
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... to open the Paper Output Tray and 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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be damaged. Do not perform any other operations...
... to open the Paper Output Tray and 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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be damaged. Do not perform any other operations...
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...Clean them according to open side to the front. 60 Routine Maintenance (A) Load the paper after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the printer can be performed from the Rear Tray. 2 Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3.... Fold a sheet of paper in half widthwise, and then unfold it . z Cleaning with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Note z Make sure that the Inner Cover is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. it is closed. Load this and only this sheet of the ejected...
...Clean them according to open side to the front. 60 Routine Maintenance (A) Load the paper after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside of the printer can be performed from the Rear Tray. 2 Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3.... Fold a sheet of paper in half widthwise, and then unfold it . z Cleaning with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Note z Make sure that the Inner Cover is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. it is closed. Load this and only this sheet of the ejected...
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... 61 If the problem is not resolved after unfolding it. 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 6 Make sure that the printer is selected as it is being cleaned. If it feeds through the printer. Clean them according to use a new piece of the ejected paper. See... and then remove any other operation while the bottom plate is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to instructions. 5 Open the printer properties dialog box. 6 Click the Maintenance tab, and then Bottom Plate Cleaning. 7...
... 61 If the problem is not resolved after unfolding it. 5 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 6 Make sure that the printer is selected as it is being cleaned. If it feeds through the printer. Clean them according to use a new piece of the ejected paper. See... and then remove any other operation while the bottom plate is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to instructions. 5 Open the printer properties dialog box. 6 Click the Maintenance tab, and then Bottom Plate Cleaning. 7...
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...of paper. z Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer If protrusions inside the printer may be fed from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. z Do not perform any ink from the Rear Tray. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 62. Important z Even if the... Cassette is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If the problem is being cleaned. 7 ...
...of paper. z Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer If protrusions inside the printer may be fed from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. z Do not perform any ink from the Rear Tray. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer" on page 62. Important z Even if the... Cassette is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If the problem is being cleaned. 7 ...