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  • Page 1 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Series...
  • Page 2 Getting Help from Canon Getting Help from Canon Getting Help from Canon Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon, please record the following information. Serial Number (located on the inside of the product): Model Number (located on the top of the product): Setup CD-ROM number (located on the CD-ROM): Purchase Date: Customer Technical Support Sequence*...
  • Page 3 Photo Printer Photo Printer Photo Printer Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4 Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP6700D Photo Printer. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representation or warranties concerning the products described.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Turning on the Printer ............. 2 Turning off the Printer .

  • Page 6: Basic Printing

    Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer and how to use them. For more information, view the iP6700D User’s Guide , Printer Driver Guide , and Photo Application Guide installed on your computer, or use the online help within your printer driver interface: While in the printer’s properties window, press the F1 key, or click upper right corner.

  • Page 7: Turning Off The Printer

    Turning off the Printer To turn off the printer, press the POWER When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off. About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, be sure to check that the POWER lamp is not lit.

  • Page 8: Loading Paper

    Basic Printing Loading Paper This section describes how to load paper in the auto sheet feeder and the cassette. Print Media to Avoid Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. •...

  • Page 9: Using The Auto Sheet Feeder And The Cassette

    Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette You can load paper in both the auto sheet feeder and cassette. Loading paper in the auto sheet feeder is easy, and is convenient if you frequently switch to and print on various sizes or types of paper. Loading paper in the cassette allows you to print without reloading paper for each job.
  • Page 10 Basic Printing • Continuous printing on the same type/size of paper by using both the auto sheet feeder and cassette together If the auto sheet feeder or cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automatically switches to the other one. This is useful for printing onto a large volume of paper. To use this feature, you need to configure the printer driver beforehand.
  • Page 11 Loading Plain Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see “Using Specialty Media Refer to “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load specialty media into the printer. Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
  • Page 12 Basic Printing Load the paper. Load limit mark Do not load beyond this load limit mark. (3) Pinch the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack. You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb, 13 mm or 0.52 inches in height) in the auto sheet feeder.
  • Page 13 Loading Envelopes in the Auto Sheet Feeder Use either DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes. The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when printing. Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps.
  • Page 14 Basic Printing Loading Other Small-Sized Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder Cutting plain paper to 4" x 6"/101.6 mm x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7"/127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39"/54.0 x 86.0 mm (Credit Card) size for a trial printing can cause paper jams.

  • Page 15: Loading Plain Paper In The Cassette

    We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. See “Using Specialty Media Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette Ensure that the paper is loadable in the cassette. Legal-sized paper, 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm size paper, and Photo Stickers are not loadable in the cassette. For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see “Using Specialty Media Refer to “Printing Media”...
  • Page 16 Basic Printing Adjust the size of the Cassette. When loading A5- or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 203 mm/8 inches or more in length), extend the cassette. When loading 5" x 7"- or smaller sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: less than 203 mm/8 inches in length), do not extend the cassette.
  • Page 17 Load the paper. (Print side facing DOWN) You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb, 13 mm or 0.52 inches in height) in the cassette. However, do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray.
  • Page 18 Basic Printing Insert the Cassette into the printer. If the cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes larger than 5" x 7", the front edge of the cassette will extend beyond the front of the printer. Prepare the Paper Output Tray. You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.

  • Page 19: Loading Envelopes In The Cassette

    Loading Envelopes in the Cassette Use either DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes. The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when printing. Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps.
  • Page 20 Basic Printing Loading 4" x 6" or 5" x 7"-Sized Paper in the Cassette Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the cassette for a long time. This may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging. Cutting plain paper to 4"...
  • Page 21 (5) Select 4 x 6 in 101.6 x 152.4 mm or 5 x 7 in 127.0 x 177.8 mm from Page Size in the printer driver. For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 20, or “Printing with Macintosh Windows Windows Windows...

  • Page 22: Using Specialty Media

    Basic Printing Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine paper to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media • High Resolution Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • Matte Photo Paper • Photo Paper Plus Double Sided • Photo Paper Plus Glossy •...
  • Page 23 Canon genuine paper Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Auto Sheet Feeder High Resolution Up to 80 sheets Paper Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Glossy Photo Paper Letter: up to 10 sheets 4" x 6": up to 20 sheets 2.13"...

  • Page 24: Printing With Windows

    Basic Printing Media Type *2*6 Photo Stickers T-Shirt Transfers *1 When loading a stack of paper, the printed side may be marked when it is fed in. If this happens, load paper one sheet at a time. *2 You can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-PhotoPrint provided with the Setup CD-ROM . *3 Feeding from the cassette can damage the printer.
  • Page 25 Ensure that the proper paper source is selected. When the auto sheet feeder lamp is lit, paper is fed from the auto sheet feeder. When the cassette lamp is lit, paper is fed from the cassette. Create a document or open a file to print. Open the printer properties dialog box.
  • Page 26 Basic Printing Specify the required settings. From the Page Setup tab, select the correct document size to be printed. If the size is different from that set in the application, then you need to set it to the same size or use Scaled Printing or Fit-to-Page. Refer to the Printer Driver Guide .
  • Page 27 Print the document. You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the Stop/Reset button on the printer. See “Canceling Printing Canceling Printing” on page 27. Canceling Printing Canceling Printing (1) Click Print or OK. Basic Printing...

  • Page 28: Printing With Macintosh

    Basic Printing Printing with Macintosh Menu and command names may differ between software applications, and more steps may be required. For details, refer to the documentation for each software application you use. The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac (hereafter called Macintosh You can use Easy-PhotoPrint to easily do print operations when printing photographs.
  • Page 29 Select Paper Size Paper Size. Paper Size Paper Size (1) Select Page Setup from the application software’s File menu. The Page Setup dialog box opens. Specify the required settings. (1) Select Print from the application software’s File menu. The Print dialog box opens. Basic Printing (2) Confirm that iP6700D is selected in Format for.
  • Page 30 Basic Printing This section describes the procedure for selecting the paper source with the Feed Switch button on the printer. For a detailed description of the Paper Source settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide . When you select the print mode appropriate to your document from Print Mode, the document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have selected.

  • Page 31: Canceling Printing

    Print the document. (1) Click Print. You can cancel a print job while printing. See “Canceling Printing Canceling Printing” on page 27. Canceling Printing Canceling Printing Canceling Printing You can cancel a print job while printing, with the Stop/Reset button on the printer. Press the Stop/Reset Stop/Reset button while printing.
  • Page 32 Basic Printing Click the printer’s icon in the Dock and display the list of print jobs in progress. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click on the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double-click on the name of your printer in the Printer List to open a list of print jobs in progress.

  • Page 33: Accessing The Printer Driver (Windows)

    Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows) The printer properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. This manual refers to Windows XP SP2 operation. The operations may vary depending on the version of your Windows operating system.

  • Page 34: Using The Bundled Software

    Basic Printing Open the File File menu and select Printing Preferences File File The printer properties dialog box opens. When opening the printer properties dialog box from Properties, the tabs related to the Windows function (e.g., the Ports tab, or the Details tab) are displayed. These tabs are not displayed, when the printer properties dialog box is opened from Printing Preferences or application programs.

  • Page 35: Printing Maintenance

    Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Replace ink tank(s) if they are out of ink. When replacing them, check the model numbers and their installation positions. With this printer, the ink tanks must be installed in the order (from left to right) indicated below: Black: CLI-8BK Cyan: CLI-8C...

  • Page 36: When Printing Becomes Faint Or Colors Are Incorrect

    Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. If the ruled lines are shifted after running the print head maintenance, align the print head.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. Refer to the User’s Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section. When an error message is displayed on the LCD, refer to “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD”...

  • Page 38: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into the drive Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen Follow the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your printer for proper printer driver installation.

  • Page 39: Cannot Connect To Pc Properly

    Cannot Connect to PC Properly Problem Possible Cause Printing Speed Is Your environment is Slow/USB 2.0 Hi- not fully compatible Speed with USB 2.0. Connection Does Not Work. Your environment is not fully compatible When You with USB 2.0. Connect to a Computer Running Windows XP, the...

  • Page 40: Print Results Not Satisfactory Or Contains Errors

    Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not eject Print head nozzles are properly/Printing is clogged Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Print head is misaligned Paper loaded wrong side up Incorrect paper type Glossy photo paper other than the Canon genuine paper is used Print Quality is not set...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Problem Possible Cause Printed Ruled Lines Print head is are Displaced misaligned Print Quality not set properly Printed Paper Curls Paper being used is or Ink Blots too thin Incorrect paper type Printed Surface is Inappropriate paper Scratched/Back of type is used Paper is Smudged Paper feed roller is dirty...
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printed Surface is Thick paper is used Scratched/Back of Paper is Smudged Media is curled Try This Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box to widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. Clear the Prevent paper abrasion check box once printing is complete, and then click Send.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

    Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Possible Cause Printer Does Not Ink tank is empty Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Ink tank is not installed in the correct position Ink tank is not fully inserted If the ink tank lamp is flashing fast, ink is empty. Replace the ink tank and close the cover.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printer Does Not There may be Start or Printer problems with your Stops During operating system Print Jobs Cannot Print to Incorrect page size End of Job is selected The size of the print data is too large Performing automatic duplex printing...

  • Page 45: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Possible Cause Paper Does Not Inappropriate paper Feed Properly type is used Paper feed roller is dirty Paper is loaded incorrectly A large quantity of plain paper is loaded in the auto sheet feeder Paper Jams Problem Possible Cause...

  • Page 46: An Error Message Is Displayed On The Screen

    Troubleshooting An Error Message is displayed on the Screen Problem Possible Cause Printer is not ready Writing Error/ Output Error/ Communication Error Paper is not loaded Load paper and press the OK button. Printer port setting does not match the interface connected to the printer Faulty connection...

  • Page 47: Power Lamp And Alarm Lamp Flash Alternately

    Problem Possible Cause Printer is not ready “Error No.: 300” Printer is not properly connected Printer you want to use is not selected on the Printer popup menu on the Print dialog box Ink absorber is almost full “Error No.: 1700” Inner cover is open when printing “Error No.: 1851”...

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Specifications Printer Maximum resolution (dpi): Print speed * * Print speed may vary depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage. Print width: Interface (USB): 9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum.
  • Page 49 Printer Acoustic noise level: Operating environment: Storage environment: Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions (with the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted): Weight: Print Head: Approx. 35 dB (A) (in the highest print quality mode) Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation) Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)
  • Page 50 Appendix Camera Direct Print (PictBridge) Paper size Paper type Layout Trimming Image optimize Date/File No. print Default (Selections based on the printer setting) 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Stickers 13 x 18 cm/5"...

  • Page 51: Minimum System Requirements

    Minimum System Requirements Interface Operating System USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Windows XP SP1, SP2 Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP1, SP2 Windows 2000 Professional SP2, SP3, SP4 Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98, 98 Second Edition Interface Operating System USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Mac OS X v.10.4 Mac OS X v.10.2.8 - v.10.3 *1 Conform to the operating system's requirement when it is higher than this.

  • Page 52: Safety Precautions

    Appendix Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual. You may cause an electric shock, fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
  • Page 53 You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.

  • Page 54: Regulatory Information

    Appendix Regulatory Information For 120v, 60Hz model For 120v, 60Hz model For 120v, 60Hz model For 120v, 60Hz model Model Number :K10255 (iP6700D) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 55: Canon U.s.a., Inc. Limited Warranty

    CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the new or refurbished Canon-brand product (“Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only. The Product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service (a) for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase when delivered to you in new condition in its original container or (b) for 90 days from the date of original purchase for refurbished Products.
  • Page 56 Appendix Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options: Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com) Toll-free live technical support Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) at 1-800-828-4040 Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD-1-866-251-3752) Repair or Exchange Service Options: In the event service is required for the Product during the limited warranty period, Canon USA offers two hardware support options:...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index Accessing the Printer Driver ... 29 Aligning the Print Head ... 32 An Error Message is displayed on the Screen ... 42 Automatic Duplex Printing... 42 Borderless Printing ... 37 Canceling Print Jobs ... 23 Canceling Printing... 27 Cannot Connect to PC Properly ... 35 Cannot Install the Printer Driver ...
  • Page 58 Index Stop/Reset button... 23 Super White Paper... 19 Troubleshooting ... 33 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware ... 39 T-Shirt Transfers... 20 Turning off the Printer ... 3 Turning on the Printer... 2 Uninstalling the printer driver ... 42 Using Specialty Media... 18 Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette...

  • Page 59: Ink Tanks

    Ordering Information Ordering Information Ordering Information Ordering Information For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers. Description Ink Tanks CLI-8 BK CLI-8 C CLI-8 M CLI-8 Y CLI-8 PC CLI-8 PM Canon Specialty Papers Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4"...
  • Page 60 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon Canada, Inc. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1P7, Canada Canon Latin America, Inc.

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