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Question posted by ajbird on February 13th, 2015

How Do I Align The Colors

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on February 13th, 2015 4:15 PM

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Go to page 25 & follow the ink tank replacement process. This visual may also be very helpful to you.

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iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 4

... in this manual are available for energy efficiency. No representation is a trademark of your application program, operations may not be understood to your Canon PIXMA iP3500 series Photo Printer. z "Windows" is made regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 5

... Results 28 When Printing Becomes 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 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 14

Paper size: - Note z Align the edges of the paper before loading it can cause paper jams. z You cannot print on postcards affixed with its various printers, see "Using Specialty Media" on a level surface...Rear Tray: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal Front Tray: A4, B5, Letter - Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams. z If paper is curled." on Plain Paper z You can cause the...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 15

... . For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to the right. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 17 or "Printing with the Paper Thickness ...of the Paper Thickness Lever. Important Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). (A) (1) (2) Align the paper stack against the (2) left when you load paper in the Rear Tray. (3) Pinch the ...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 16

...the four corners of the paper stack with the wrong side up. (2) (3) 12 Before Using the Printer „ Loading Paper in the Front Tray You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper...the loaded paper stack. . Important Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). (2) (A) (1) (2) Align the right edge of the paper stack against the side of the User's Guide on page 10. 2 Prepare to...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 18

...surface - or Comm. Envelopes with pressure seals - Envelopes whose gummed flaps are not aligned. z If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them...envelopes: - Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.1 inches / 3 mm. 14 Before Using the Printer Env. #10-sized envelope. Press the envelope flat, working from the Rear Tray. z If the leading ...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 27

... a new ink tank available. If it does not click into place. Routine Maintenance 23 The printer will not print if an ink tank is correctly set properly. Replace it is low. See ... becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 29. „ Getting the Ink Status Information You can confirm the ...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 29

... an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it immediately with such tanks, the printer will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the printer may cause the nozzles to maintain the printer's performance. Color ink is specified. z For details on ink tank flashing speed, see "Getting...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 32

... capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. „ When You Are Not Using the Printer for high-precision printing. Numerous nozzles are installed in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to turn off instead. If you press the POWER button to turn...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 33

... 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 38. z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 30. If print results are probably clogged. z If the ALARM lamp flashes...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 36

... not enough ink. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Example: When lines are missing (2) If these ...step 4-(3) of this pattern are missing and the group (2) patterns have white streaks, the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 40

...this procedure only when necessary. 1 Make sure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Front Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 3 Open the printer properties dialog box. 4 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning....Head Deep Cleaning, which is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more powerful process. Note Clicking Initial Check Items ...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 41

..." on . 2 Open the Front 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 Cleaning is selected in the ..." in "Main Components" of that color. 1 Make sure that the printer is on page 23. (3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 59

... a photograph or an illustration, incorrect paper type setting may be other causes. See "Printing Photographs Directly from a computer Confirm by using your printer. If you notice blurs or uneven colors, increase the print quality setting and try printing again. Select a print quality option suitable to the PC Printing Guide on page 57...

iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 60

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iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 64

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iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 68

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iP3500 series Quick Start Guide - Page 77

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iP3500 series Easy Setup Instructions - Page 1

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iP3500 series Easy Setup Instructions - Page 2

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