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    BUBBLE JET PRINTER User's Guide V1
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    ...5 How to Use This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 8 Printer Parts and Their Functions 14 Front View 15 Rear View ...16 Inside the Printer 17 Operation Panel 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22
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    Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 61 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Paper MP-101 111 Transparencies CF-102 113 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 115 Banner Paper 117 Troubleshooting 120 3
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    the Printer Driver 121 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 140 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 147 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 151 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 154 Problems Unique to Windows 164 Problems
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    Canon i850 Bubble Jet Printer. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions. Warning ® Instructions . Windows Information for Windows users only
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    How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual To view this User's Guide, we recommend that you use Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later. The screens shown below are for Acrobat Reader 4.0. Please note that screens displayed by Acrobat Reader 3.0
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    How to Use This Manual Use this button to search for a word. Displays the table of contents. Click the heading to jump to the topic. Click the " " symbol to see the headings for each chapter. Click the " " symbol to close the headings. 7
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    read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning ® You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions
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    power cord is bundled or knotted. If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call for service. Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collects on the plug and the power
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    to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. s Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. This could cause
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    a heating source. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free). Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet. Ensure that the area around the power outlet
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    s Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Safety Precautions Do not use an extension lead. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are as follows: Europe: AC 230V ± 10%, 50Hz USA/
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    clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer. If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of
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    Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel 14
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    Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to "Operation Panel." Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper Rest Sheet
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    Rear View Printer Parts and Their Functions USB Port Used to connect the printer to a computer through a USB interface. Printer Port (Parallel) Used to connect the printer to a computer through a parallel interface. Rear View 16
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    Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Inside the Printer 17
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    . Green: the printer is ready to print. Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call. Operation
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
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    opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure Canon i850 is selected, then click: • Windows XP [Preferences] • Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows NT4.0/Windows 95 [Properties] • Windows 2000 [Main] tab The Printing Preferences (or Printer Properties) dialog box opens. Note ® Depending on your
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    the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. 2 Select the Canon i850 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences... • Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 Properties • Windows NT4.0 Document Defaults... The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Opening the
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ® The screens in this section refer to Windows XP operation. The equivalent screens
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    Main Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of color adjustment. To make detailed color adjustments, select Manual, then click the Set... button. (4) Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale version of a color document. (5) Preview before printing Click to check
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    Page Setup Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) Page Size Ensure the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following. Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the original dimensions. This setting is
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (5) Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that extend beyond the paper are not printed because the image is enlarged to a size
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the check box and choose the stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Stamp first page only Prints the stamp only on the first page. (4) Define Stamp... This allows Background... This allows you to register a new background, or to display details of the background you have selected. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 29
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    Effects Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Simulate Illustration Select the check box to manipulate color image data with certain effects. Adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box and choose a color or use a custom the effect can be selected from the pull-down menu, though in ordinary cases Normal is recommended. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31
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    Profiles Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Printing Profiles This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the and Effects tabs. The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 32
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. (4) Add to Profiles... Click to
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    Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (8) (9) (1) Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Properties
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle
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    Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer. If an BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. When launched, the BJ Status Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note ® To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Start Status Monitor button. BJ Status Monitor Functions 37
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    runs out of paper or ink is low. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen. When paper has run out: When the ink level is low: Note ® For details on the
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    Cancelling a Print Job Printer Driver Functions (Windows) To cancel the current print job, first open the BJ Status Monitor. 1 Click the icon on the Task Bar. 2 Click Cancel Printing. Note ® If Cancel Printing is grayed out, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to terminate the print job.
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    Printer Drivers Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Use the Uninstaller to delete any unwanted printer drivers. This allows you to delete all the files associated with the printer driver at the same time. 1 Click the Start button and select All Programs, Canon i850, Uninstall. For non-XP Windows
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Description of Print Settings • BJ Print Monitor • Cancelling a Print Job • Using the Printer with a Network • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 41
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    Description of Print Settings • Page Setup Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Printer Utility Dialog Box • Print Dialog Box • Options Dialog Box • Register Settings Dialog Box • Detailed Setting Dialog Box Description of Print Settings 42
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    Page Setup Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Page Setup dialog box contains (6) (9) (1) Paper Size Select the size of the paper for the print job. To enter the size manually, select Custom 1 - Custom 3 and click Custom. (2) Banner Printing Select this check box when printing
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, paper size. You can use the slide bar to adjust how much the image extends beyond the paper. Canon recommends that under normal conditions you set the slide bar to the third mark from the left, counting
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    Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Printer Utility dialog box is displayed when you click the Utilities button in the Page Setup dialog box. (1) (2) (1) Select the function you wish to perform. (2) Display
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    Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 46
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    Print Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Print dialog box specifies the media type and print settings to be used for a previously registered print setting. (3) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of paper media loaded in the printer. Description of Print Settings 47
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Print Mode Select the option in accordance with the document type and printing purpose. (5) Details... Allows you to manually set the print quality and color settings in the Detailed Setting Dialog Box. (6) Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale
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    Detailed Setting Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual from Print Mode in the Print dialog box, then click Details.... (2) (1) (3) (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the bar to the right enhances print
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) s Special Effects Panel To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects display icon. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Simulate illustration Select the check box to manipulate
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Monochrome effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box and choose the color you wish to use from the pull-
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    s Color Panel To display the Color panel, click the Color display icon. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Color Correction Select a color correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum color correction method for printing with a
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Type For printing that emphasises intermediate colors, select Photo. For printing that emphasises the brightness of primary colors, select Graphics. For documents that contain large amounts of a basic color, select Spot Color. (3) Printer Profile Select
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    Options Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Options dialog box, click the Options... button in the Print dialog box. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Layout Allows you to print two or four
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Duplex Printing The document is printed on both sides size. When using this function, ensure you correctly specify the Printer Paper Size. (4) Destination Select the print output destination. Printer is the usual selection. To check the layout or other image
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    Register Settings Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Register Settings dialog box, click the Apply... button in the Print dialog box. (1) (3) (2) (4) (5) (1) Settings Displays a list of the registered print
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    BJ Print Monitor Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The BJ Print Monitor allows you to check the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing
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    s BJ Print Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Click to pause printing of the specified document. ... Click to resume printing. ... Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what to do are displayed.
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    Cancelling a Print Job Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the currently printing job. 1 Select BJ Print Monitor
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    described below to connect the printer to the network. s Before Setting up the Printer • Install the printer driver on each network computer that will use the printer. For information on installation, refer to the Quick Start Guide. • Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer that will
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    4 Click Share. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 5 Confirm that i850 server is selected in Enter new print Chooser in the Apple Menu. 2 Select Active in AppleTalk. 3 Select the i850 (Server) icon, then select the printer server in Connected to:. 4 Click the close box to close the Chooser.
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) s Checking Print Status • Checking print status from the print server To check the status of a print job from the print server, start the BJ Print Monitor. Select BJ Print Monitor in the Application Menu. To close the BJ Print Monitor, select Close Status Window
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    s BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) .... Click to pause printing of the specified control panel and checking the Owner Name item. • If you are using two or more printer servers, you can switch between the BJ Status Monitor displays. Select Print Server in the File
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    , ensure you save any unsaved files in any currently running applications. Note 1 Load the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. 2 Double-click the Printer Driver folder. 3 Double-click the Installer icon. 4 When the Software License Agreement is displayed, click Accept. 5 Select Uninstall
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    Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 66
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    ink tank is empty, it must be replaced. The BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) will initially advise you of a low problem remains ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning If print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service
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    indicated below. • Yellow: BCI-3eY • Magenta: BCI-3eM • Cyan: BCI-3eC • Black: BCI-3eBK Note ® Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and
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    2 Remove the empty ink tank. Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Routine Maintenance Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important ® • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and
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    3 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 70
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    Routine Maintenance 4 Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank. Never press here! Ink may squirt out of the tank. Important ® • Do not re-attach the
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    ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. An ink tank left out in the open and then reinstalled in the printer may not function. • Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white
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    are blurred or the color is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the
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    box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. 4 Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 5 When the confirmation message is displayed
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    s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer Routine Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashes twice. ¬ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75
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    The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Horizontal stripes
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    ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon. Print
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    . All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File
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    This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. Because this method also resets the printer, any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head
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    deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard print head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
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    box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 5 Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and
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    ink levels in all ink tanks before turning off printer. Be sure to perform another print head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off printer. If the head is still not clean, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep
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    /CANCEL button. The paper roller will rotate as it cleans. Repeat this operation three times. 3 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter plain paper in the printer. 4 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes three times, release the RESUME/CANCEL button. The paper that is loaded in the
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    , pack the printer carefully and thoroughly in protective material and place inside a sturdy box. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Ensure that the POWER lamp is off and unplug the printer. Important ® Do not unplug the printer while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing to protect the printer from damage
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    Routine Maintenance 3 Retract the paper output tray, and fold down the paper rest. 4 Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and from the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the printer. Transporting the Printer 85
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    Routine Maintenance 5 Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, and then pack it in a plastic bag. Transporting the Printer 86
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    Routine Maintenance 6 Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing the printer. Clearly label the box as "Fragile", if using a transport company. Transporting the Printer 87
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    Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper HR-101N • Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N • High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 • Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 • Photo Paper Pro PR-101 • Photo Paper Pro PC-101S • Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 • Matte Photo Paper MP-101 •
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    following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper • Wet paper • Paper that is too with holes (such as loose-leaf paper) *non-Canon branded paper Compatible Media Types 89
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    supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the printer . s Types The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections. Plain paper: Refer to the Quick Start Guide
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    Envelopes Printing Media Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes. s Preparation for Printing 1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown below. 2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bend them in the opposite
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    from the middle to the edge. * The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope. The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and the edges are not aligned. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 5 mm (0.2 in). s Unsuitable Envelopes • Envelopes with
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    Printing Media s Loading • Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and the address side facing upwards. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. • Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. Paper Thickness Lever Envelopes 93
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size: • Orientation: Envelope Select either DL Env. or #10 Env according to the envelope size you are using. Landscape s Handling of
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    High Resolution Paper HR-101N Printing Media This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs. s Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area High Resolution Paper HR-101N 96
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    can be loaded. • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • Do not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Whiter Side) Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N 97
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type image may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area 0 mm. For instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application. Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-
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    High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 Printing Media This film has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results. s Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the film with the cut corner at the upper right. • If the film is curled, flatten it by curling in the
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 100
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    . When printing, use the original application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh). s Loading • Load the paper with the . • Do not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Glossy Side) Glossy Photo Cards
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    Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. two minutes). Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 102
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    Photo Paper Pro PR-101 Printing Media This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/ Letter and 4 x 6 sizes. s Loading • Up to 20 sheets of 4 x 6 size paper
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of . • Be aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow. Photo Paper Pro PR-101 104
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    of the image may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area Note ® and bottom margins to 0 mm. For instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application. Photo Paper Pro PR-101 105
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    that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. When printing, use the original application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh). s Loading • Load the paper with the glossy side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left
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    s Handling of Printed Output Follow the instructions described in "Photo Paper Pro PR-101". Printing Media Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 107
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    Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 Printing Media This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior colour reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/ Letter and 4 × 6 sizes. s Loading • Up to 10 sheets of A4/Letter
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Glossy • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media Be aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow. Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 109
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    of the image may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area Note ® bottom margins to 0 mm. For instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application. Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 110
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    Matte Photo Paper MP-101 Printing Media This is a matt water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. It is suitable for a variety of printing purposes such as paper crafts, calendars and matt photos. This media is available in A4/Letter sizes. s Loading • A maximum of 10 sheets
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media the image may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area Note . For instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application. Matte Photo Paper MP-101 112
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    Transparencies CF-102 Printing Media This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. s Loading • Place one sheet of plain A4 or Letter paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • A maximum of 30 sheets
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    CF-102, best results can be obtained by printing on the side toward which it curls when held by the edge. Print Side s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each transparency
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    -on transfers. The image is printed backwards when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. Note ® For the customers in the United States, refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on using TR-101 T-shirt transfers. s Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • If the
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: A4 Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. • The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as it is printed. Refer to the supplied instructions for details on how to use
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    Banner Paper Printing Media This is long paper that consists of consecutive sheets of A4 or Letter size paper, ideal for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets long). s Preparation for Printing • When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. •
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    Paper Thickness Lever Printing Media 3 Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table. Ensure the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 118
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: When using A4 banner paper: A4 When using letter size banner paper: Letter • Copies: Must be set to "1" to print correctly. • In Windows, select Banner Printing for Printing Type on the Page Setup tab. • On a
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    Troubleshooting • Cannot Install the Printer Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Problems Unique to Windows
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    the Printer Driver Troubleshooting s Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the Quick Start Guide. If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the printer driver
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    no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. In Windows, use Windows Explorer to ensure that the CD-ROM can be read. In a Macintosh, check that the CD-ROM icon is visible. If there is a problem with the CD-ROM, contact a Canon service representative. Cannot Install the Printer Driver
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    Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots • Back of Paper is Smudged • Printed Surface is Scratched • White Streaks • Colors are Uneven or Streaked Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123
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    Cannot Print to End of Job Troubleshooting s Confirm the Page Size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer. First, check the Page Size setting in the application. Then check the Page Size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box for
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    Note Troubleshooting 3 Click Reduce spool data size. ® When Reduce spool data size is set, the print quality may be degraded. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 125
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    Colors are Unclear Troubleshooting s Confirm the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from a Windows environment, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab. If you are working in a Macintosh
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    Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong Troubleshooting s Ensure that the clear film is completely removed Print Head Cleaning If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. Note ® Always ensure
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    Straight Lines are Misaligned Troubleshooting s Align the print head. Ensure you align the print head every time you install a new print head. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2 Click Utilities. 3 Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 129
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    s In the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. 3
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    Curls or Ink Blots Troubleshooting s Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink, (i.e. pictures with intense colors or photographs). s Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. 3 Click the Color icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 132
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    Smudged Troubleshooting s If the next page prints before the ink is dry, set the Ink Drying Wait Time. You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or set the Ink Drying Wait Time to pause after each sheet has printed. Windows 1 Open the Printer
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2 Click the Utilities button. 3 Select Custom Settings form the pull-down menu. 4 Select Pause between pages., and then click Send. s You may need to clean some internal parts of the printer. Follow the procedure below. 1 Load sheets of A4
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    Printed Surface is Scratched Troubleshooting s Ensure you are using suitable paper. • The paper weight must be less than 105 gsm (28 lb). If you use non-Canon brand paper heavier than 105 gsm (28 lb), the print head may scratch the printed surface. Clean the print head first and print with the
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    Troubleshooting s Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. When printing an image with high intensity, especially on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy. This may cause the printed surface to become scratched. Windows 1 Open the Printer
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    White Streaks Troubleshooting s Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific color does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the print head. For
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    or Streaked Troubleshooting s Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click
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    in the printer driver settings. Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, and click Set. 3 Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and
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    Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 140
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    Troubleshooting s Ensure the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, press the POWER button. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is flashing, the computer processes the data and sends it to the printer. Simply wait until the processing is completed. s Ensure the printer is
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    s Check whether there is any problem with the computer. Restart the computer, and if any print jobs remain, delete them. Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the Start menu. 2 Click the Utility tab, and click Start Status Monitor. 3 Click Display Print Queue on
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    ) and set the printer port. s Ensure the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon i850 is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that i850 is selected in the Chooser. Note ® In Windows, you can set the Canon i850 as the default printer. Printer Does Not Start
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    Before It is Completed Troubleshooting s Check the status of the POWER lamp. When the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is processing data. Printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics takes time for the computer to process the data, during which the printer may appear to not
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    is being output normally. ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the problem is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service facility. s Check the protective tape has been removed from the print head. Ensure that
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    Troubleshooting Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre s Ensure the printer is turned on. The print head holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the front cover and turn the power on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initialising
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 147
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting s Confirm the paper conditions. • If non-Canon brand media, the paper is guide. s When printing envelopes, refer to "Envelopes" in "Printing Media," and prepare the envelopes before printing. Once you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer
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    Troubleshooting s If a sheet does not feed properly even after removing any curling or wrinkling, clean the paper feed roller. ¬ Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 149
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    Paper Jams Troubleshooting Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1 Slowly pull the paper out, either from the sheet feeder or from the paper output slot, whichever is easier. If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the front cover and remove it. Be careful
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    The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange Troubleshooting An error has occurred in the printer. The number of flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take the appropriate action. s Two flashes: Out of paper,
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    becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative to have the waste ink tank replaced. Note ® Canon recommends to call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once the waste ink tank becomes completely full, printing will be no longer possible. The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 152
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    error that requires contacting a Canon service representative may have occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative. The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 153
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    An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing/Output to LPT1 or USBxxx Windows • Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 154
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    Error Writing/Output to LPT1 or USBxxx Troubleshooting Windows s Ensure the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initialising. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. s Ensure that paper is loaded in the feeder. An
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    Settings and then select Print directly to printer. s Verify the printer port status. • When using the parallel interface (in Windows XP/Windows Me/Windows 2000/ Windows 98/Windows 95) Refer to the Windows NT 4.0 manual for information on operating Windows NT 4.0. 1 Open the Start menu to right
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    Universal serial bus controller, and then double-click USB Printing Support. If you are using Windows Me or Windows 98, click Device Manager on the Device Manager tab, double-click Universal serial bus controllers, and then double-click Canon i850. An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 157
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    Troubleshooting 3 On the Hardware tab, check for any indication of a problem with the device. If an error has occurred, reinstall the printer driver according to the instruction of "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the Quick Start Guide. s Ensure that the printer port
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    Application Error or General Protection Fault Troubleshooting Windows s Ensure the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows XP, the application may not function correctly and an error
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    not be installed correctly. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. If the printer is connected to the USB interface, follow the procedure "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the Quick Start Guide. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers An Error Message is Displayed on the
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    Troubleshooting Windows s If the BJ Status Monitor is displayed, follow the instructions on screen. If an error occurs during printing, the BJ Status Monitor displays the error on the Printer Status tab. Follow the instructions on screen. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide
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    Troubleshooting s If one of the following messages is displayed outside of Windows and try printing again. Printer driver could not be found Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Background printing failed (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me only) Restart Windows
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    the printer driver and reinstall it. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Error No.: X300 Ensure the power is on, and that the printer and the computer are securely connected. If the problem remains, verify the Chooser setting. 1 In the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Click the i850 icon and ensure i850 is
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    Problems Unique to Windows Troubleshooting Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me only) • Cannot Print Normally Problems Unique to Windows 164
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    communication. The BJ Status Monitor is displayed only when the computer and cable support bidirectional communication. If you do not know whether your computer and printer cable support bi-directional communication, contact your dealer or computer manufacturer. Problems Unique to Windows 165
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    Troubleshooting Cannot Print in Background (Windows 95/Windows 98/ Windows Me only) s Check the amount of free space Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 On the Page Setup tab, click Printer control... and select Background Printing. Problems Unique to Windows
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    normal printing. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Custom Settings to open the Custom Setting dialog box. 4 Clear the Set printer to ECP mode check box, and then click Send. 5 Turn the printer off and back on again. Problems Unique to Windows 167
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    Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text/Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Unique to the Macintosh 168
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    , or Banded Gradations Troubleshooting s Ensure your application supports Quick Draw. If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. As i850 is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw printer, use an application
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    Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting s Ensure background printing is enabled. 1 In the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Click Backgrounding on. s Check certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove unnecessary files, or disable background printing. Problems Unique to the Macintosh 170
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    Appendix • For Faster Printing MWaicnidnotowssh Appendix 171
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    are connected with a parallel printer cable. • The printer driver has been installed. • The printer port of the computer supports the ECP mode. • The parallel port is set to ECP mode in the BIOS settings. ® Refer to your computer manual for details on printer port specifications and BIOS settings
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    3 Click the Maintenance tab and click the Custom Settings icon. Appendix 4 Select the Set printer to ECP mode check box and click Send. For Faster Printing 173
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    mode check box in the screen above, and click Send. Turn the printer off and back on to cancel the ECP mode. • With Windows 95, a problem may remain after you cancel the ECP mode setting. See also "Unable to Print from the Canon BJ Printer Port" in the on-line Help. For Faster Printing 174
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    Specifications Printing method: Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution: 4800 (horizontal) × 1200 (vertical) dpi. max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Color printing Fast: Standard: Fast: Standard: 22 ppm 13.0 ppm 14 ppm 9.0 ppm Print direction: Bi-
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    (parallel): Material: AWG28 or larger Type: Twisted-pair shielded cable Length: Up to 2.0 m (6.5 ft) Connectors: Amphenol 30360 or equivalent Recommended printer cable (USB): Material: AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 (distribution pair) Type: Twisted-pair shielded cable Length: Up
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    Acoustic noise level: Approx. 39 dB (A) (in the best quality mode) Operating environment: Temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F) Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation) Storage environment: Temperature: 0 to 40˚C (32 to 104˚F) Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation) Power supply: Europe AC 230 V±
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    Specifications s Feed method: Continuous feed through auto sheet feeder For Plain Paper, Envelopes, High Resolution Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, High Gloss Photo Film, Glossy Photo Cards, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Matte Photo Paper, Transparencies, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper s
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    .9 mm (3.54 to 8.5 in) height: 120.0 to 584.2mm (4.72 to 23.0 in) Weight: 64 to 105 gsm (17 to 28 lb) for non-Canon brand media Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus
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    Black (BCI-3eBK) Cyan (BCI-3eC) Magenta (BCI-3eM) Yellow (BCI-3eY) approx. 740*1, approx. 1500*2 approx. 570*2 approx. 440*2 approx. 380*2 *1 1500 characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain paper mode with Windows XP printer driver *2 Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No.5 pattern at
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    s Printer driver operating environment: IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95 or Macintosh computers with USB interface running on Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x s Hard disk space: Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows Me, Windows 98
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    Specifications s Printing Area To ensure the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. Printing area (dark blue): Canon recommends that you print within this area. () Printable area (light blue): The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area
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    Specifications A4, B5, A5, 4" x 6" Size A4 B5 A5 4" × 6" Printable Area (width x height) 203.2 × 289.0 mm / 8.0 × 11.4 in 175.2 × 249.0 mm / 6.9 × 9.8 in 141.2 × 202.0 mm / 5.6 × 7.9 in 94.8 × 144.4 mm / 3.7 × 5.7 in Note ® When printing on PR-101, PP-101, MP-101 and GP-301/GP-301N, selection of
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    Specifications Letter, Legal Size Letter Legal Printable Area (width x height) 203.2 × 271.4 mm / 8.0 × 10.7 in 203.2 × 347.6 mm / 8.0 × 13.7 in Note ® When printing on PR-101, PP-101, MP-101 and GP-301/GP-301N, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins.
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    Envelopes Size European DL US Com. #10 Printable Area (width x height) 190.5 × 103.2 mm / 7.5 × 4.1 in 211.8 × 98.0 mm / 8.3 × 3.9 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 26.5 mm / 1.04 in Printable area Specifications 185
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    Banner Paper Size Banner Paper Printable Area (width x height) A4: 203.2 × 1774.0 mm / 8.0 × 69.8 in Letter: 203.2 × 1668.4 mm / 8.0 × 65.7 in Specifications 33.0 mm / 1.1 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 5.0 mm / 0.2 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing
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    -3eBK BCI-3eC BCI-3eM BCI-3eY BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Windows) Booklet Printing Borderless Printing C Cancelling a Print Job (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job (Windows) Chooser (Macintosh) Index 159 58 166 117 68 68 68 68 58 64 36, 161, 165 26
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    Cleaning Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Client (Macintosh) Compatible Media Types D Deep Cleaning Duplex Printing E ECP mode Envelopes Error Message F Fit-to-page Printing Front cover G Gamma Correction (Macintosh) General Protection Fault Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N
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    Photo Paper MP-101 Media Type (Macintosh) Media Type (Windows) N Network (Macintosh) Nozzle Check Pattern O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) P Page Setup Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page Size (Windows) Paper feed roller Paper Guide Paper Jams Paper Output Tray Paper Rest Paper Size
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    Holder Print Head Lock Lever Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Port (Parallel) Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Q Quiet Mode R Replacing an Ink
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    S Sheet Feeder Simulate illustration (Macintosh) Simulate Illustration (Windows) Specifications T Transparencies CF-102 Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain
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User’s Guide
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
V1