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    BUBBLE JET PRINTER User's Guide V1
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    17 Operation Panel 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 Cancelling a Print Job 39 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 41 Description
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    Uninstalling Printer Drivers 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 83 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing
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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 bar and click within the screen. Displays the previous page. Displays the next page. Returns to the page you were previously viewing. Click to jump straight to this
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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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    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 cause insulation failure and fire. s Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents such as
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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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    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 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 is kept
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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
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    (paper 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
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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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    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 Feeder Load paper here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front Cover Open to replace the ink tanks or remove
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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 Holder Install the print head here. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do
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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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    box can usually be 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
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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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    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 Description
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    the Page Size and the Printer Paper Size. Scaled Printing The document is resized when printed. When this is selected, you can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. Page Layout Printing Pages are reduced and printed so that 2 to 16 document pages fit on each printed page. With Windows NT
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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 slightly larger than the paper size. You can use the slide bar to adjust how much the image extends beyond
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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 you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp. (5) Background Select the check box and choose the background
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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 color using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo over- or under exposure. When printing several images on one page, optimisation is usually applied to
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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 Profiles tab. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Main, Page Setup and Effects tabs. The
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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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    Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays
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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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    displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer 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
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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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    size of the print media, and resizing the printed image. To open the Page Setup dialog box, select Page Setup from the File menu in your application program. (1) (2) (7) (3) (8) (4) (5) (6) (9) (1) Paper Size Select the size of the paper for the print job. To enter the size manually, select Custom
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    width of the paper. (8) Utilities Click to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the print mode. (9) Save Settings Saves the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog box. Description
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    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 area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing
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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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    the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing. (2) Apply... Allows you to register print settings or to implement a previously registered print setting. (3) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of paper media loaded in the printer. Description of
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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 dialog
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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 quality, and moving it to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot confi
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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) to produce illustration effects. Adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Description of Print Settings 51
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    , rotation or other such operations, group optimisation of all images on the page is recommended. In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. (5) Photo Noise Reduction Select to reduce noise when printing photos taken with a digital camera. This function is particularly effective when
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    , 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 BJ printer. When ColorSync is selected
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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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    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 pages of a document on a single page, or to enlarge printing so that a single page spans
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Duplex Printing The document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing one side, turn the ejected page over, and print on the other side. (3) Fit-to-page Printing The document is automatically resized to fit the paper size. When using this function
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    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 settings. (2) Defaults Restores the print settings selected in
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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 is enabled in the Chooser utility. s Opening the BJ Print Monitor 1 Select Chooser from the Apple Menu. 2 Set
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    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. Displays the printer status and ink
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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 in the Application Menu. Note 2 Click the name of the print job you wish to cancel, then click . The
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    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 function as the print server. s Printer Setup To use the
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    4 Click Share. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 5 Confirm that i850 server is selected in Enter new print server name: then click Send. 6 Confirm that the new print server name has been added to Current print servers then click Close. 7 Click the close box to close the Chooser. • Client setup
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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 document. .... Click to resume printing. .... Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Note ® • You can determine the owner of a computer by selecting the File Sharing
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    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 from the popup menu
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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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    Check Pattern If the print quality is poor ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the 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 representative. When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67
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    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 then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to
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    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 regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Replacing an Ink Tank 69
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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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    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 protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port. Replacing an Ink Tank 71
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    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 or grayscale printing is specified. Also, color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and refreshing processes, which are necessary
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    from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results 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
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    , load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog 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
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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 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 in these patterns indicate the print head requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check
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    print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows
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    2 Open the Page Setup dialog 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 Cleaning icon. Print Head Cleaning 78
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    the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click OK. All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. Because this method also resets the printer, any print data stored
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    print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform print head 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
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    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 click OK. All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head
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    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 Cleaning 82
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    Feed Roller Routine Maintenance If paper does not feed properly, clean the paper feed roller. 1 Ensure the printer is turned on. If any paper is loaded in the printer, remove the paper. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes three times, release the RESUME/CANCEL button
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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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    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 • Transparencies CF-102 • T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 • Banner Paper Printing
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    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 thin (less than 64 gsm / 17 lb) • Paper that is too thick* (more than 105 gsm / 28 lb) • Picture postcards • Postcards with an adhered
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    for 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. ¬ Envelopes ¬ High Resolution Paper HR
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    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
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    Printing Media 3 If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use 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
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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 Printed Output Remove each envelope as it is printed. s Printable Area ¬ Printing Area Envelopes
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    that feature graphics, and for photographs. s Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • Do not load paper higher than the limit mark. A maximum of 80 sheets can be loaded. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Whiter Side) High Resolution
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. If the output paper is curled, it may prevent the next sheet
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    . s Loading • A maximum of 10 sheets 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: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. two
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    the film with the cut corner at the upper right. • If the film is curled, flatten it by curling in the opposite direction. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Cut Corner Paper Thickness Lever High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 99
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed. s Printable
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    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. • A maximum of 20 sheets can be loaded at once. • Do not use the loading support sheet provided
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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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    up to 10 A4/ letter size sheets, but put them in place one at a time to keep them from sticking to each other. • Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Glossier Side) Photo Paper Pro PR-101 103
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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 Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not stack more than 20 sheets of 4 x 6 size paper in the output tray. • Do
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    may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area Note ® For photograph and illustration data that you want to print with Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste the
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    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. • A maximum of 20 sheets can be loaded at once. Paper Thickness Lever Glossy Side Photo Paper Pro
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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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    10 sheets of A4/Letter size paper can be loaded at once. • Up to 20 sheets of 4 × 6 size paper can be loaded at once. • Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Glossier Side) Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 108
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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 s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Colors may slightly change if papers are stacked up before the ink is
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    may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area Note ® For photograph and illustration data that you want to print with Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste the
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    calendars and matt photos. This media is available in A4/Letter sizes. s Loading • A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded at once. • Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Glossier Side) Matte Photo Paper MP-101
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Matte Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed. s Printable Area
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    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 can be loaded at once. Paper Thickness Lever Plain Paper
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    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 as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx
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    is used to produce iron-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
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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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    more sheet than you actually need to print. • The maximum length for one print job is six sheets, so if you will be printing on six sheets, tear off a seven-sheet length. s Loading 1 Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. 2 Load the banner paper with the printing side facing up. Gently fold the
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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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    Errors • Cannot Print to End of Job • Colors are Unclear • Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong • Straight 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
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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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    ink tank is empty. Replace if necessary. s Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem is not resolved after cleaning
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    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 Quality is
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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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    Printed Paper 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
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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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    Paper is 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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    the procedure below. 1 Load sheets of A4 or Letter plain paper in the printer. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes three times, and release the button. 3 Repeat this operation until there are no more smudges on the test page. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 134
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    Use Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Matte Photo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper. If smudging still occurs, set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right and try printing again. s When printing on thick paper, set the paper thickness lever to the " " mark. This widens a gap between the print head
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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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    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 details on print
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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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    box or other device, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer. Try printing again. If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device. Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Printer Does Not Start or Stops
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    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 the BJ
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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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    amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, simply wait until the processing is completed. s Halt the print job and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the print head down. The print head can overheat when continuously printing for long
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    Not Print Troubleshooting s Check the ink tanks. If empty, replace them. s Ensure that the clear film is completely removed from around the ink tank. s Ensure that the ink tanks snap into place when you install them. s If there is plenty of ink but the printer does not print, clean the print head
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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. When
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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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    s Ensure that the left edge of the paper just touches the paper 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 in portrait orientation. If the envelopes are placed
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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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    s Three flashes: Paper jam If paper has jammed in the printer, clear the jam, replace the paper in the printer correctly and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. ¬ Paper Jams s Four flashes: Empty ink tank One of the ink tanks is empty. Replace it. ¬ Replacing an Ink Tank The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 151
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    resolve the problem, replace it with a new one. s Eight flashes: Waste ink tank almost full The printer has a built-in waste ink tank for the ink used during print head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink tank is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you
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    Troubleshooting s POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An 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,
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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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    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 output error may occur
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    tab, Spool 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
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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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    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 may occur. Use an
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    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 Screen
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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 printer driver and reinstall it. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Background printing failed (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me only) Restart Windows and try printing again. Could not print [application name] - [file name] Try printing again once the current job is finished. An Error
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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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    unnecessary files, or disable background printing. s Ensure that background printing is enabled. 1 Open the 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 166
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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 the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove unnecessary files
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    Appendix • For Faster Printing MWaicnidnotowssh Appendix 171
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    The USB interface provides the quickest printing with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for USB connection details. When using the parallel printer interface, use the ECP data transfer mode for faster printing. Note ® The ECP mode may not speed
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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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    this case, clear the Set printer to ECP 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
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    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-directional Print width: 203.2 mm/8.0 in
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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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    230 V±10%, 50 Hz USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: 0.7 W 24 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 418 (W) × 274 (D) × 159 (H) mm 16.6 (W) × 10.9 (D) × 6.3 (H) in Weight: Approx. 4.8 kg (10.9 lb.) Specifications 177
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    Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Matte Photo Paper, Transparencies, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper s Sheet feeder capacity: Plain Paper (64 gsm) High Resolution Paper Envelopes Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro PR-101 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Photo
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    print media: Regular size: A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, European DL, US Com.#10 Custom size: width: 90.0 to 215.9 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
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    s Ink Tanks: Capacity (pages): 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
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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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    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 may degrade the print quality and paper feed accuracy, or cause ink
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    × 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 "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in print quality or become soiled. 3.0 mm
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    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. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in print quality or become soiled. 3.0 mm / 0.12
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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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    Error B Background printing (Macintosh) Background printing (Windows) Banner Paper BCI-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
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    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 H High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 High Resolution Paper HR-101N Index 34
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    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 (Macintosh) Paper Thickness Lever Photo Optimizer
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    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 Tank
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    (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 Print Head Index 15 51 30 175
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User’s Guide
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
V1