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Canon iX7000 series On-screen Manual Page 1 of 468 pages How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MC-3990-V1.00 Basic Guide Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Describes the summary of Describes the detailed this product. function of this product.
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Basic Guide Page 2 of 468 pages How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MP-3501-V1.10 Advanced Guide Contents Overview of the Printer Routine Maintenance Main Components Replacing an Ink Tank Checking the Ink Status When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are...
Overview of the Printer Page 3 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Overview of the Printer Overview of the Printer This section shows the component names of the printer and describes their functions. Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Page top...
Main Components Page 4 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Main Components Contents Overview of the Printer Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Front View Top Cover Open to replace the ink tanks or to remove jammed paper inside the printer. Clear Ink Tank Cover Open to replace the clear ink tank.
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Main Components Page 5 of 468 pages Cleaning Sheet Holder Holds the supplied cleaning sheets for Sheet Cleaning. Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning) (10) Manual Feed Paper Guides Slide to align with the both sides of the paper stack when loading paper in the Manual Feed Slot of the Front Tray.
Main Components Page 6 of 468 pages Note Power and Alarm lamps You can check the status of the printer by the Power Alarm lamps. - Power lamp is off: The power is off. - Power lamp lights green: The printer is ready to print. - Power lamp flashes green: The printer is getting ready to print, or printing is in progress.
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Main Components Page 7 of 468 pages (22) Ink lamps Light or flash red to indicate the ink tank status. Checking the Ink Status. (23) Print Head Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into place. Important Do not raise this lever after installing the Print Head. (24) Print Head Holder Install the Print Head.
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Printing Documents / Photos Page 8 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Documents / Photos Contents Printing Documents / Photos This section describes the procedure to print documents or photos. You can easily print photos taken with your digital camera by using Easy-PhotoPrint EX supplied with the printer.
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Printing Documents (Windows) Page 9 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Documents / Photos Contents > Printing Documents (Windows) Printing Documents (Windows) This printer can print with optimal quality on plain paper, not only text documents but also documents containing photos and/or illustrations.
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Printing Documents (Windows) Page 10 of 468 pages Note If another printer's name is selected, click and select your printer's name. Click Preferences (or Properties). Specify the required print settings. Select Business Document in Commonly Used Settings. Note When the print object such as Business Document or Photo Printing is selected in Commonly Used Settings, the items in Additional Features will be selected automatically.
To cancel a print job in progress, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on the printer status monitor. After canceling the print job, blank sheets of paper may be ejected. To display the printer status monitor, click Canon XXX (where "...
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Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 12 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Documents / Photos > Printing Documents (Macintosh) Contents Printing Documents (Macintosh) This printer can print with optimal quality on plain paper, not only text documents but also documents containing photos and/or illustrations.
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Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 13 of 468 pages If the dialog box below appears, click (Down arrow). Specify the required print settings. Make sure that your printer's name is selected in Printer. Select the page size of the loaded paper in Paper Size. Here we select A4.
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Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 14 of 468 pages Note (Question) on the Quality & Media, Color For details on the printer driver functions, click Options, Borderless Printing, or Duplex Printing & Margin screen. The preview appears on the left of the dialog box to confirm the print result. Some software applications may not have a preview function.
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Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 15 of 468 pages Create (or open) a document to print using an appropriate software application. Specify the page size. Select Page Setup on the File menu in your software application. The Page Setup dialog box will appear. Make sure that your printer's name is selected in Format for.
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Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 16 of 468 pages Tray. Select the print quality in Print Quality. Here we select Standard. Note For details on the print quality, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Note (Question) on the Quality & Media, Color For details on the printer driver functions, click Options, Special Effects, Borderless Printing, or Duplex Printing &...
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Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Page 17 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Documents / Photos > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Contents Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Print image data saved on your computer by using Easy-PhotoPrint EX supplied with the printer. This section describes the procedure to print borderless photos on 4"...
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(Print photos or albums, etc.). Solution Menu To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from the Start menu, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint EX, then Easy-PhotoPrint EX. To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from Solution Menu, click (Solution Menu) in the Dock and click (Print photos or albums, etc.).
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Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Page 19 of 468 pages Select the loaded paper. Make sure that your printer's name is selected in Printer. Select the size and type of the loaded paper in Paper Size and Media Type. Here we select 4"x6" 10x15cm in Paper Size and the type of the loaded photo paper in Media Type. Note If you select the wrong media type, the printer may feed paper from the wrong paper source or may not print with the proper print quality.
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(where " XXX " is your printer's name) on To display the printer status monitor, click Canon XXX the taskbar. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the list of print jobs in progress.
Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 21 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Documents / Photos > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Contents > Using Various Functions of Easy- PhotoPrint EX Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX This section introduces a few of the useful functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Creating Your Own Prints...
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Other Usage Page 22 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Other Usage Contents Other Usage This section introduces useful software applications supplied with the printer. Useful Software Applications Solution Menu My Printer Easy-WebPrint EX Page top...
To start Solution Menu from the Start menu, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Solution Menu, then Solution Menu. To start Solution Menu from the menu bar, select the Go menu, Applications, Canon Utilities, Solution Menu, then double-click Solution Menu.
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Install My Printer from the Setup CD-ROM when it has not been installed or has been uninstalled. To install My Printer, select My Printer in Custom Install. To start My Printer from the Start menu, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, My Printer, then My Printer.
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Useful Software Applications Page 25 of 468 pages For details on printing web pages, click (Help) to view the online help. Note Installing Easy-WebPrint EX If Easy-WebPrint EX is not installed, the guidance for installation of Easy-WebPrint EX may appear from the taskbar on the desktop.
Loading Paper Page 27 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper Contents Loading Paper This section describes types of paper you can load and how to load printing paper in the Cassette, Rear Tray, or Manual Feed Slot of the Front Tray. Loading Paper Paper Source to Load Paper Loading Paper in the Cassette...
Loading Paper Page 28 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper > Loading Paper Contents Loading Paper Paper Source to Load Paper Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot of the Front Tray Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Handling Paper...
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Loading Paper Page 29 of 468 pages Loading Plain Paper in the Manual Feed Slot of the Front Tray You can load other plain paper here while loading the paper in the Cassette. Select Plain Paper in Media Type and Manual Feed in Paper Source in the printer driver setting when printing from the Front Tray.
You can load only A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal, 11" x 17" / 279.4 x 431.8 mm (Tabloid), 8" x 10" / 20 x 25 cm, and 10" x 12" / 25 x 30 cm sizes of plain paper in the Cassette. We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use You can use general copy paper.
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Loading Paper in the Cassette Page 31 of 468 pages Remove the Cover on the Cassette. Unlock the tabs (A) on the both sides of the Cassette. Note If you load A4, B5, A5, Letter, or 10" x 12" / 25 x 30 cm size of paper, steps (3) and (4) are not necessary.
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Loading Paper in the Cassette Page 32 of 468 pages Load paper. Pinch the Paper Guide (C) and slide it to align with the mark of page size. The Paper Guide (C) will stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of page size. Pinch the Paper Guides (D) on the both sides and slide them to align with the mark of paper size.
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Loading Paper in the Cassette Page 33 of 468 pages Note If you use non-standard size paper, load the paper stack then slide the Paper Guides to align with the paper stack. Set the Cover on the Cassette. Insert the Cassette into the printer. Push the Cassette all the way into the printer.
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Loading Paper in the Cassette Page 34 of 468 pages Open the Front Tray gently, and pull out the Front Tray Extension. Note After loading paper Select Plain Paper in Media Type and the size of the loaded paper in Printer Paper Size (or Paper Size) in the printer driver.
Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Page 35 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper > Loading Paper > Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Contents Loading Paper in the Rear Tray You can load photo paper or envelope in the Rear Tray. Note You can load A3+ (13"...
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Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Page 36 of 468 pages Important Always load paper in the portrait orientation (B). Loading paper in the landscape orientation (C) can cause paper jams. Slide the Paper Guides (A) to align them with the both sides of the paper stack. Do not slide the Paper Guides too hard.
Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Page 37 of 468 pages Note After loading paper Select the type and size of the loaded paper in Media Type and Printer Paper Size (or Paper Size) in the printer driver. Printing Documents (Macintosh) Printing Documents (Windows) Loading Envelopes You can print on European DL and US Comm.
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Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Page 38 of 468 pages Slide the Paper Guides (A) to open them, and load the envelopes in the center of the Rear Tray WITH THE ADDRESS SIDE FACING YOU. The folded flap of the envelope will be faced down on the left side. Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.
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Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Page 39 of 468 pages Page top...
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You can load only A3, B4, A4, B5, Letter, Legal, 11" x 17" / 279.4 x 431.8 mm (Tabloid), 8" x 10" / 20 x 25 cm, and 10" x 12" / 25 x 30 cm sizes of plain paper in the Front Tray. We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use You can use general copy paper.
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Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot of the Front Tray Page 41 of 468 pages Note After loading paper Select Plain Paper in Media Type and the size of the loaded paper in Printer Paper Size (or Paper Size) then select Manual Feed in Paper Source in the printer driver. Printing Documents (Macintosh) Printing Documents (Windows) When printing is complete...
Choose paper suitable for printing, for the best print results. Canon provides you various types of paper to enhance the fun of printing, such as papers for photo or document. We recommend the use of Canon genuine paper for printing your important photos.
Media Types You Can Use Page 43 of 468 pages purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by name. Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature or humidity).
28 lb / 105 g/m (except for Canon genuine paper) Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the printer. in the Rear Tray. However, you can use non-Canon genuine art paper that is up to 53 lb / 200 g/m...
Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb / 105 g/m , except for Canon genuine paper) However, you can use non-Canon genuine art paper that is up to 53 lb / 200 g/m in the Rear Tray.
Handling Paper Page 46 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper > Loading Paper > Handling Paper Contents Handling Paper Be careful not to rub or scratch the surfaces of any types of paper when handling. Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing surface. The print quality may be degraded if the printing surface is smudged with sweat or oil that comes from your hands.
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning) Operations of the Sheet Cleaning Storing and Taking out the Cleaning Sheets Opening the Maintenance Screens Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window (Windows) Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Page top...
Important Handling ink To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling the ink is not recommended. If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer with ink tanks removed.
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Replacing an Ink Tank Page 49 of 468 pages Note The printer may make operating noise when the Print Head moves to the replacement position. Remove the ink tank with the lamp flashing fast. Push the tab (A) and lift the ink tank to remove. Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B).
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Replacing an Ink Tank Page 50 of 468 pages Remove the orange protective cap (C) from the bottom of the ink tank as indicated in the figure below. Remove the protective cap while holding it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. Discard the protective cap once it is removed.
Replacing an Ink Tank Page 51 of 468 pages (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into Press the mark place. Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Important You cannot print if the ink tank is installed in the wrong position. Be sure to install the ink tank in the correct position according to the label on the Print Head Holder.
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Handling Ink When clear ink has run out, you cannot print on plain paper. To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand clear ink tanks. Refilling ink is not recommended. Once you remove a clear ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer with the ink tank removed.
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Replacing the Clear Ink Tank Page 53 of 468 pages Remove the clear ink tank. Push the tab and open the Clear Ink Tank Locking Cover. Remove the clear ink tank. Important Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid spilling ink or staining clothing or the surrounding area. Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
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Replacing the Clear Ink Tank Page 54 of 468 pages Close and press the round, indented portion on the Clear Ink Tank Locking Cover until it snaps firmly into place, locking the ink tank. Gently close the Clear Ink Tank Cover. Printing cannot be done until the printer is ready.
Checking the Ink Status Page 55 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Checking the Ink Status Contents Checking the Ink Status You can check the ink status with the ink lamps or your computer screen. Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps This section describes how to check the color or black ink status with the ink lamps.
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Checking the Ink Status with the Computer Screen This section describes how to check the color, black, or clear ink status with the computer. You can confirm the status of each ink tank with the printer status monitor (Windows) or the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
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Checking the Ink Status Page 57 of 468 pages Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Select Ink Level Information in the pop-up menu. To confirm the ink tank information, click Ink Details. Page top...
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Page 58 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance Contents > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the pint head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print head nozzle condition, then clean the Print Head.
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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Page 59 of 468 pages Page top...
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 60 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Printing the Nozzle Check Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper Note If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly.
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You cannot feed paper from the Front Tray for printing the nozzle check pattern. Load paper in the Cassette. Open the Front Tray gently, and pull out the Front Tray Extension. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 62 of 468 pages Confirm the displayed message, and click Print Check Pattern. The nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the printing of the nozzle check pattern. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the nozzle check pattern.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 63 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Examining the Nozzle Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (1) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (2).
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 64 of 468 pages Take the appropriate action. When cleaning is not required: Click Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) on the Pattern Check dialog box to exit the nozzle check pattern examination. When cleaning is required: Click Cleaning.
Cleaning the Print Head Page 65 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Cleaning the Print Head Clean the Print Head if there are missing lines or horizontal white streaks in the printed nozzle check pattern.
Cleaning the Print Head Page 66 of 468 pages Select the ink group to clean. Note This printer has two kinds of black ink: BK and PBK. Check the nozzle check pattern, then select Black if there are missing lines in BK, or select Color if there are horizontal white streaks.
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You cannot feed paper from the Front Tray for printing the nozzle check pattern. Load paper in the Cassette. Open the Front Tray gently, and pull out the Front Tray Extension. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
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Cleaning the Print Head Page 68 of 468 pages Confirm the displayed message, and click Print Check Pattern. The nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the printing of the nozzle check pattern. Examine the nozzle check pattern.
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Page 69 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Deeply Cleaning the Print Head Deeply If print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the Print Head, clean the Print Head deeply. Cleaning the Print Head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the Print Head, so clean the Print Head deeply only when necessary.
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You cannot feed paper from the Front Tray for printing the nozzle check pattern. Load paper in the Cassette. Open the Front Tray gently, and pull out the Front Tray Extension. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
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Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Page 71 of 468 pages Clean the Print Head deeply. Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu. Click Deep Cleaning. Select the ink group to clean deeply. Note This printer has two kinds of black ink: BK and PBK. Check the nozzle check pattern, then select Black if there are missing lines in BK, or select Color if there are horizontal white streaks.
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Aligning the Print Head Page 73 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Aligning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
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Aligning the Print Head Page 74 of 468 pages Confirm the displayed message, and click Align Print Head. The print head alignment pattern will be printed and the printer will adjust the print head position automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the printing of the print head alignment pattern.
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You cannot use the Front Tray to align the Print Head automatically. Be sure to load paper in the Cassette. Open the Front Tray gently, and pull out the Front Tray Extension. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
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Aligning the Print Head Page 76 of 468 pages Note Alarm If the automatic adjustment of the print head position has failed, the lamp flashes. " of the on- Refer to "Eleven flashes:" of "Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange" in " Troubleshooting screen manual: Advanced Guide .
The printer will vibrate for about 10 seconds to 2 minutes while mixing the ink. Power Do not open the Top Cover while the printer is operating (the lamp is flashing green). Make sure that the power is turned on. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
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Maintaining Ink Quality Page 78 of 468 pages Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Mix the ink. Select Test Print in the pop-up menu. Click Ink Quality Maintenance. Confirm the displayed message, and click OK. The printer will vibrate for about 10 seconds to 2 minutes while mixing the ink.
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Page 79 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Contents Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the Paper Feed Roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the Paper Feed Roller.
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If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the Paper Feed Roller, contact the service center. Make sure that the power is turned on. Open the Front Tray gently, and pull out the Front Tray Extension. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
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Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Page 81 of 468 pages Clean the Paper Feed Roller without paper. Follow the message to remove paper in the paper source you selected in (3) of step 4. Click OK. The Paper Feed Roller will rotate as it is cleaned. Clean the Paper Feed Roller with paper.
Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning) Page 82 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning) Contents Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning) When the message shown below is displayed, cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet cleaning) should be performed as soon as possible.
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Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning) Page 83 of 468 pages (A) Load the cleaning sheet with the notch at the top. (B) Peel off the protective tape. Open the printer driver setup window. Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window (Windows) Perform sheet cleaning.
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Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning) Page 84 of 468 pages Important Discard used cleaning sheets as soon as sheet cleaning is done. Handle the sheets carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area since the ejected sheet is stained. Make sure that the power is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Rear Tray.
Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning) Page 85 of 468 pages (A) Load the cleaning sheet with the notch at the top. (B) Peel off the protective tape. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Perform sheet cleaning.
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Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning) Page 86 of 468 pages Store or take out cleaning sheets. Pull out the Cleaning Sheet Holder from the Cassette. Store or take out cleaning sheets. Note Return unused cleaning sheets into the original package and seal the package. Insert the Cleaning Sheet Holder.
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Routine Maintenance Contents > Opening the Maintenance Screens Opening the Maintenance Screens You can perform maintenance operations from the printer driver setup window (Windows) or the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window (Windows) Note Make sure that the power is turned on and the printer is connected to a computer.
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Note When you are using Mac OS X v.10.4.x or Mac OS X v.10.3.9 Follow the procedure below to open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. 1. Select Applications from the Go menu. 2. Double-click the Utilities folder, and double-click Printer Setup Utility to open the Printer List dialog box.
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Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Page 90 of 468 pages Page top...
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Appendix Page 91 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Appendix Appendix Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Tips on How to Use Your Printer Page top...
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Page 92 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Appendix > Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images It may be unlawful to print the following documents.
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Tips on How to Use Your Printer Page 93 of 468 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Appendix > Tips on How to Use Your Printer Tips on How to Use Your Printer This section introduces the tips on how to use your printer and for printing with optimal quality. Ink is used for various purposes.
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Tips on How to Use Your Printer Page 94 of 468 pages Back side Image Show-through and paper curling are reduced. Not only enhancing colors but also clear ink reduces back side images to show-through, which often occurs when printing on both sides of the paper. In addition, reduces paper curling which often occurs when printing on plain paper.
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Tips on How to Use Your Printer Page 95 of 468 pages Manual Feed Slot Cassette Rear Tray Load commonly used plain Load plain paper when Load any paper other than necessary. paper. plain paper. Is the paper curled? The curled paper causes paper jam. Flatten the curled paper, then reload it. Refer to "...
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Tips on How to Use Your Printer Page 96 of 468 pages Tip!: Do not place any object on the Top Cover! Do not place any object on the Top Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when the Top Cover is opened and cause the printer to malfunction.
Tips on How to Use Your Printer Page 97 of 468 pages We recommend you to use the printer at least once a month. Ink is mixed at fixed intervals. The printer is set to automatically mix the ink to maintain optimal printing quality. Therefore, printing on a regular basis helps keep the ink in good condition.
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Tips on How to Use Your Printer Page 98 of 468 pages When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Page top...
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Advanced Guide Page 99 of 468 pages MC-4021-V1.00 Basic Guide Printing Printing Troubleshooting Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software How to Use This Manual What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Printing This Manual Printing Photos Maintenance...
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Advanced Guide Page 100 of 468 pages Using the Face Sharpener Function Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Using the Blemish Remover Function Adjusting Images Correct/Enhance Images Window Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File?
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Advanced Guide Page 101 of 468 pages Page Layout Printing Poster Printing Booklet Printing Duplex Printing Stamp/Background Printing Registering a Stamp Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Printing an Envelope Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose...
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Advanced Guide Page 102 of 468 pages Printing Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/"This device can perform faster" Message Is Displayed The Printer Is Vibrating/The Printer Makes the Operation Noise Even When the Printer Is Not in Use...
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Advanced Guide Page 103 of 468 pages Ink Info Number: 1688 Is Displayed Ink Info Number: 1689 Is Displayed Ink Info Number: 1692 Is Displayed Ink Info Number: 1693 Is Displayed Ink Info Number: 1698 Is Displayed Ink Info Number: 1699 Is Displayed...
How to Use This Manual Page 104 of 468 pages Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual Operating the Contents Pane Operating the Explanation Window Printing This Manual Using Keywords to Find a Document Registering Documents to My Manual Symbols Used in This Document Trademarks...
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Operating the Contents Pane Page 105 of 468 pages > > Operating the Contents Pane Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Operating the Contents Pane When you click a document title displayed in the contents pane found to the left of the on-screen manual, the documents of that title are displayed in the explanation window on the right side.
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Operating the Explanation Window Page 106 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual > Operating the Explanation Window Operating the Explanation Window (1) Click the green characters to jump to the corresponding document. (2) The cursor jumps to the top of this document. Page top...
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Printing This Manual Page 107 of 468 pages > > Printing This Manual Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual Click to display the print pane to the left of the on-screen manual. Note Click to close or display the print pane. When you click and then click Page Setup, the Page Setup dialog box appears.
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Printing This Manual Page 108 of 468 pages Print All Documents Note You can select the type to be printed, and then easily specify print settings on the Print Setup tab. Print Current Document You can print the currently displayed document. From Select Target, select Current Document The title of the currently displayed document is displayed in the Documents to Be Printed list.
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Printing This Manual Page 109 of 468 pages Confirm the number of pages to be printed, and then click Yes. All documents with selected check boxes are printed. Print My Manual You can select and print documents registered in My Manual. Registering Documents to My Manual ."...
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Printing This Manual Page 110 of 468 pages Confirm the number of pages to be printed, and then click Yes. All documents are printed. Important A large amount of paper is necessary to print all documents. Before printing, be sure to check the number of print pages displayed in the Print Page Count Confirmation dialog box.
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Using Keywords to Find a Document Page 111 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual > Using Keywords to Find a Document Using Keywords to Find a Document You can enter a keyword to search for a target document. All documents in the currently displayed on-screen manual are searched.
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Using Keywords to Find a Document Page 112 of 468 pages The search is started, and the titles of documents containing the keyword are displayed in the search results list. When you execute a search by entering multiple keywords, the search results are displayed as shown below.
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Registering Documents to My Manual Page 113 of 468 pages > > Registering Documents to My Manual Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Registering Documents to My Manual Register frequently read documents as My Manual documents so that you can refer to those documents easily at any time.
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Registering Documents to My Manual Page 114 of 468 pages Display My Manual When you double-click (or select and press Enter) a document title displayed in List of My Manual, that document is displayed in the explanation window. Note To delete a document from List of My Manual, select that document title from the list, and then click Delete (or press Delete).
Symbols Used in This Document Page 115 of 468 pages > > Symbols Used in This Document Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Symbols Used in This Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
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Trademarks Page 116 of 468 pages > > Trademarks Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Trademarks Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Printing from a Computer Page 117 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer Advanced Guide Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing with Other Application Software Page top...
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Printing with the Bundled Application Software Page 118 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing with the Bundled Application Software What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Printing Photos Creating an Album Printing Calendars Printing Stickers Printing Layout...
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Important Easy-PhotoPrint EX does not support Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows NT4. Easy-PhotoPrint EX can only be used with Canon inkjet printers. It does not support some printers, including Canon compact printers (SELPHY CP series). If a printer that supports Easy-PhotoPrint EX is not installed, you cannot print items you create.
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What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Page 120 of 468 pages Easy-PhotoPrint EX can be started from other applications. See the application's manual for details on the procedure for starting. The Photo Print function is available with the following applications: MP Navigator EX Ver.1.00 or later ZoomBrowser EX Ver.6.0 or later Digital Photo Professional Ver.3.2 or later Important...
Printing Photos Page 121 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Photos Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to print your favorite photos in a variety of layouts. You can also create borderless photos easily.
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Printing Photos > Starting Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting a Photo Page 124 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Photo Print from Menu. The Select Images screen appears. Important The thumbnails (reduced images) displayed in the screen may appear as follows: - A black line appears along an edge of the image.
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Selecting a Photo Page 125 of 468 pages (Delete Imported Image). To delete all images from the selected image area, click (Delete All Imported Images). To print two or more copies of an image, click (Up arrow) until the number of copies you want is reached.
Selecting the Paper Page 126 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper Selecting the Paper Click Select Paper. The Select Paper screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Paper Source...
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Printing Page 128 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos > Printing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Click Layout/Print. The Layout/Print screen appears. Important The thumbnails (reduced images) displayed in the screen may appear as follows: - A black line appears along an edge of the image.
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Printing Page 129 of 468 pages To display the Preferences dialog box, click (Settings) or select Preferences... from the File menu. When Fine Art is selected for Paper Size, a 1.38 inch (35 mm) margin is automatically left at the top and bottom of the paper.
Creating an Album Page 130 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Creating an Album Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create your own personalized photo album. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout...
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Creating an Album Page 131 of 468 pages How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? What Is "C1" or "C4"? Page top...
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Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 133 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Album from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears.
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 134 of 468 pages If you want to change the layout, click Layout..The Change Layout dialog box appears. In the Change Layout dialog box, you can change the layout or select whether to print the date (on which the picture was taken) on the photo.
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Selecting a Photo Page 135 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area.
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Selecting a Photo Page 136 of 468 pages To delete all images from the selected image area, click (Delete All Imported Images). Note See Help for details on the Select Images screen. Page top...
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Editing Page 137 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit your album if necessary. Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos...
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Editing Page 138 of 468 pages C4: Back cover Saving Note See Help for details on the Edit screen. Page top...
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Printing Page 139 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Printing Page 140 of 468 pages Click Print. Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
Printing Calendars Page 141 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Calendars Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create your own calendar using your favorite photos. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting a Photo...
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Printing Calendars Page 142 of 468 pages Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Page top...
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Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 144 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Calendar from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears.
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 145 of 468 pages See Help for details on the Page Setup screen. Page top...
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Selecting a Photo Page 146 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area.
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Editing Page 147 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the calendar if necessary. Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos...
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Editing Page 148 of 468 pages See Help for details on the Edit screen. Page top...
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Printing Page 149 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Printing Page 150 of 468 pages Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
Printing Stickers Page 151 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Stickers You can print your favorite photos on compatible sticker sheets. Important Printing on stickers is available with supported printers only. See your printer manual for details.
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Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 154 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Stickers from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears.
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Selecting a Photo Page 155 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area.
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Editing Page 156 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Editing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the stickers if necessary. Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos...
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Printing Page 157 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Important If a printer that supports sticker printing is not installed, you cannot display the Print Settings screen.
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Printing Page 158 of 468 pages Click Print. Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
Printing Layout Page 159 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Layout You can add text to your favorite photos and print them in a variety of layouts. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout...
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Printing Layout > Starting Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 161 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Layout Print from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears.
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Selecting a Photo Page 162 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area.
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Editing Page 163 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Editing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the layout if necessary. Changing Layout Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos...
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Printing Page 164 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Printing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Printing Page 165 of 468 pages Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
Correcting and Enhancing Photos Page 166 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos Correcting and Enhancing Photos You can correct and enhance images. Click (Correct/Enhance Images) in the Select Images or Edit screen, or in the Layout/Print screen of Photo Print.
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Correcting and Enhancing Photos Page 167 of 468 pages Adjusting Images Page top...
Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Page 168 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Apply optimum corrections automatically to the photos used for an album, calendar, etc.
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Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Page 169 of 468 pages Note If only one image is selected, the thumbnail does not appear below Preview. Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Auto Photo Fix, then click OK. The entire photo is corrected automatically and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Page 170 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Using the Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes caused by a camera flash.
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Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Page 171 of 468 pages Auto Correction Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Red-Eye Correction. Click OK. Red eyes are corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Important Areas other than the eyes may be corrected depending on the image.
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Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Page 172 of 468 pages Red eye is corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click Undo to undo the preceding correction operation. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save corrected images as new files.
Using the Face Brightener Function Page 173 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Brightener Function Using the Face Brightener Function You can brighten dark faces caused by bright background.
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Using the Face Brightener Function Page 174 of 468 pages Click Face Brightener. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Face Brightener. Move the cursor over the image. The shape of the cursor changes to (Cross). Drag to select the area you want to correct, then click OK that appears over the image.
Using the Face Sharpener Function Page 175 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Sharpener Function Using the Face Sharpener Function You can sharpen out-of-focus faces in a photo.
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Using the Face Sharpener Function Page 176 of 468 pages Click Face Sharpener. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Face Sharpener. Click OK. The face is sharpened and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
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Using the Face Sharpener Function Page 177 of 468 pages The facial area in and around the selected area is sharpened and the (Correction/ Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area. Click Undo to undo the preceding correction operation.
Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Page 178 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function You can enhance skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles.
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Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Page 179 of 468 pages Click Digital Face Smoothing. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Digital Face Smoothing. Click OK. Skin is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
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Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Page 180 of 468 pages Skin in and around the selected area is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area. Click Undo to undo the preceding enhancement operation.
Using the Blemish Remover Function Page 181 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Blemish Remover Function Using the Blemish Remover Function You can remove moles.
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Using the Blemish Remover Function Page 182 of 468 pages Note Move the cursor over the image. The shape of the cursor changes to (Cross). Drag to select the area you want to enhance, then click OK that appears over the image.
Adjusting Images Page 183 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Adjusting Images Adjusting Images You can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images).
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Adjusting Images Page 184 of 468 pages Sharpness Blur Show-through Removal Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save adjusted images as new files. Note To save only the image you like, click Save Selected Image. To save all images, click Save All Corrected Images.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 185 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Correct/Enhance Images Window Correct/Enhance Images Window You can correct/enhance images in this window. To display the Correct/Enhance Images window, click (Correct/Enhance Images) in the Select Images or Edit screen, or in the Layout/Print screen of Photo Print.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 186 of 468 pages (2)Task Area Available tasks and settings may vary between the Auto and Manual tabs. Click Auto or Manual to display the corresponding tab. Auto Tab Select to correct automatically. Auto Photo Fix Applies automatic corrections suitable for photos.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 187 of 468 pages shooting. Deselect this checkbox to apply corrections based on the image analysis results. It is recommended that you normally select this setting. Note Exif is a standard format for embedding various shooting data in digital camera images (JPEG).
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 188 of 468 pages Brightness Adjusts the overall image brightness. Move the slider to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. Adjust the contrast when the image is flat due to lack of contrast. Move the slider to the left to decrease and right to increase the contrast of the image.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 189 of 468 pages Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes. You can specify the area you want to apply the effect to. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Note For Photo Print, red eyes are automatically corrected when Enable Auto Photo Fix is selected in Color correction for printing on the Advanced tab of the Preferences dialog box and the Enable Red-Eye Correction checkbox is selected.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 190 of 468 pages Exit Click to close the Correct/Enhance Images window. Page top...
Questions and Answers Page 191 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? How Do I Print with Even Margins? What Is "C1"...
How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Page 192 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Questions and Answers > How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? If you want to move (or copy) a file created and saved with Easy-PhotoPrint EX from one folder to another, you need to move (or copy) the folder that was automatically created when originally saving that file as...
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Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? Page 193 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Questions and Answers > Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? As shown below, printing starts from the left side of the image displayed in the Layout/Print screen.
How Do I Print with Even Margins? Page 194 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Questions and Answers > How Do I Print with Even Margins? How Do I Print with Even Margins? When you print on a bordered layout, the margins on the left and right or the top and bottom may become wider than the other, depending on the image and printer.
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What Is "C1" or "C4"? Page 195 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Questions and Answers > What Is "C1" or "C4"? What Is "C1" or "C4"? When an album is printed, labels such as "C1" and "C4" are printed as page numbers. The "C1"...
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Photo Print Settings Page 196 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Photo Print Settings Printing Vivid Photos Reducing Photo Noise Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Printing an Index Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print)
Printing Vivid Photos Page 197 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Vivid Photos Printing Vivid Photos Select the Vivid Photo checkbox in the Select Paper screen to boost the colors in a photo before printing. Important This function is available only with a printer that supports Vivid Photo.
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Reducing Photo Noise Page 198 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Reducing Photo Noise Reducing Photo Noise When a photo is taken in a dark location such as night scene using digital camera, noise may appear in the image.
Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Page 199 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Cropping a photo is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the photo by selecting the necessary portions.
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Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Page 200 of 468 pages The cropping effect applies only to the print result. The original image will not be cropped. See Help for details on the Crop window. Page top...
Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Page 201 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) To print the date the photo was taken on the photo, click (Date Settings) in the Layout/Print screen, then select the Print date checkbox in the Date Settings dialog box.
Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Page 202 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Printing Multiple Photos on One Page You can print multiple photos on one page by selecting a multiple-photo layout in the Layout/Print screen.
Printing an Index Page 203 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing an Index Printing an Index You can print an index of selected photos. An index print shows the thumbnails of the photos in one page.
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Printing an Index Page 204 of 468 pages To display the Preferences dialog box, click (Settings) or select Preferences... from the File menu. Page top...
Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) Page 205 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) You can print a variety of ID photos.
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Printing Photo Information Page 207 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Photo Information Printing Photo Information You can print the photo and the Exif information side by side. To print them, select Letter 8.5"x11"...
Saving Photos Page 208 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Saving Photos Saving Photos You can save edited photos. The information of cropping and layout can be saved. Click Save in the Layout/Print screen.
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Opening Saved Files Page 209 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Opening Saved Files Opening Saved Files You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Click Library from Menu.
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Opening Saved Files Page 210 of 468 pages You can also open a recently used file by clicking the file name shown in the File menu. Page top...
Other Settings Page 211 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Other Settings Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos Framing Photos Printing Dates on Photos...
Changing Layout Page 212 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Changing Layout Changing Layout You can change the layout of each page separately. (Change Layout). Select the page you want to change the layout of in the Edit screen, then click Select the layout you want to use in the Change Layout dialog box and click OK.
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Changing Layout Page 213 of 468 pages Important The layouts of all pages are changed to the selected layout. All images that do not fit in the new layout will be collected on the last page. Note The layouts that can be selected may vary depending on the Paper Size and Orientation. Layout Print Important If the new layout has a different number of frames per page from the current layout, the following will...
Changing Background Page 214 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Changing Background Changing Background You can change the background of each page. Important You cannot change the background of the Photo Print, Stickers, and Layout Print. Click Background...
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Changing Background Page 215 of 468 pages Click Search backgrounds... to access the Canon website from which you can download additional materials for free. Internet connection is required to access the website. Internet connection fees apply. This function may not be available in some regions.
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Changing Background Page 216 of 468 pages Note See Help for details on how to set the background in the Change Background dialog box. Page top...
Adding Photos Page 217 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings > Adding Photos Adding Photos You can add images to pages. Select the page you want to add photos in the Edit screen, then click (Add Image).
Swapping Positions of Photos Page 218 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Swapping Positions of Photos Swapping Positions of Photos You can swap the positions of images. Click (Swap Image Positions) in the Edit screen.
Replacing Photos Page 219 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Replacing Photos Replacing Photos You can replace an image with another image. Select the image you want to replace in the Edit screen, then click (Replace Selected Image).
Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Page 220 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos You can adjust the position, angle and size of images.
Cropping Photos Page 221 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Cropping Photos Cropping Photos Cropping an image is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the image by selecting the necessary portions.
Framing Photos Page 222 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Framing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Photos Framing Photos You can add frames to images. Important You cannot add frames to images in Photo Print, Stickers, and Layout Print. Select the image you want to frame in the Edit screen and click (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
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Various frames are available on our website besides those saved in the application. Click Search frames... to access the Canon website from which you can download additional materials for free. Internet connection is required to access the website. Internet connection fees apply.
Printing Dates on Photos Page 224 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Printing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Dates on Photos Printing Dates on Photos You can print dates on images. Select the image you want to print the date in the Edit screen and click (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
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Attaching Comments to Photos Page 226 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Attaching Comments to Photos Attaching Comments to Photos You can attach comments to images and display them in your album. The photo name, shooting date and comments are displayed (from top to bottom) in a comment box.
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Attaching Comments to Photos Page 227 of 468 pages Select the Show comment box checkbox. Select the checkboxes of the items you want to display, and enter comments. Set the size and color of font, and position of the comments, etc., then click OK. Note See Help for details on comments.
Adding Text to Photos Page 228 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings > Adding Text to Photos Adding Text to Photos You can add text to photos. Click (Add Text) in the Edit screen and drag the mouse over the area in which you want to add text.
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Saving Page 229 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Saving Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Saving You can save edited items. Click Save in the Edit or Print Settings screen. Note The screens for Album printing are used as examples in the following descriptions.
Setting Holidays Page 230 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Setting Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Holidays Setting Holidays You can add holidays to your calendar. Click Set Holidays... in the Page Setup screen of Calendar, or click (Setup Period/Holiday) in the Edit screen and click Set Holidays...
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Setting Holidays Page 231 of 468 pages Enter the name in Holiday Name and specify the date. Select the Set as Holiday checkbox to display that day as a holiday in your calendar. Note See Help for details on each dialog box. Page top...
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Setting Calendar Display Page 232 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Setting Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Calendar Display Setting Calendar Display You can customize the calendar display (fonts, lines, colors, position, size, etc.). Click Settings...
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Opening Saved Files Page 233 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > > > Opening Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Saved Files Opening Saved Files You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Click Library from Menu.
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Opening Saved Files Page 234 of 468 pages Editing Album Editing Calendar Editing Stickers Editing Layout Print Note You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX with the following methods, besides from Library in Menu. - Double-click or click the file. - From the File menu, click Open..., then select the file you want to edit.
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Printing with Other Application Software Page 235 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Page top...
Various Printing Methods Page 236 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Printing with Easy Setup Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Borderless Printing Fit-to-Page Printing...
Printing with Easy Setup Page 237 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Printing with Easy Setup Printing with Easy Setup The simple setup procedure for carrying out appropriate printing on this printer, is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Select a frequently used profile...
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Printing with Easy Setup Page 238 of 468 pages ." Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Page top...
Setting a Page Size and Orientation Page 239 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting a Page Size and Orientation The paper size and orientation are essentially determined by the application.
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Page 240 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Default Setting Print from Last Page Collate...
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Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Page 241 of 468 pages Uncheck this check box to print all pages with the same page number together. Complete the setup Click OK. The specified number of copies will be printed with the specified printing order. Important When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, give priority to the printer driver settings.
Setting the Stapling Margin Page 242 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Setting the Stapling Margin Setting the Stapling Margin The procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Specify the side to be stapled...
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Setting the Stapling Margin Page 243 of 468 pages Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified staple side and margin width. Important Staple Side and Specify Margin... appear grayed out and are unavailable when: Borderless, Poster, or Booklet is selected for Page Layout.
Borderless Printing Page 244 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Borderless Printing Borderless Printing The borderless printing function allows you to print data without any margin by enlarging the data so that it extends slightly off the paper.
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Borderless Printing Page 245 of 468 pages Check the Page Size list. When you want to change, select another page size from the list. The list displays only sizes that can be used for borderless printing. Adjust the amount of extension from the paper If necessary, adjust the amount of extension using the Amount of Extension slider.
Fit-to-Page Printing Page 246 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Fit- Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods to-Page Printing Fit-to-Page Printing The procedure for printing a document that is automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the page size to be used is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window...
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Fit-to-Page Printing Page 247 of 468 pages Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be enlarged or reduced to fit to the page size. Page top...
Scaled Printing Page 248 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Scaled Printing Scaled Printing The procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Set scaled printing...
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Scaled Printing Page 249 of 468 pages Specify a scaling factor Directly type in a value into the Scaling box. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver. Complete the setup Click OK.
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Scaled Printing Page 250 of 468 pages Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document. Page top...
Page Layout Printing Page 251 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Page Layout Printing Page Layout Printing The page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a single sheet of paper.
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Page Layout Printing Page 252 of 468 pages Pages To increase the number of pages to be included on a single sheet of paper, select a desired number of pages from the list. You can also set 2-Page Print or 4-Page Print on the Quick Setup tab. Page Order To change the page arrangement order, select an icon from the list to change the page placement order.
Poster Printing Page 253 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Poster Printing Poster Printing The poster printing function allows you to enlarge image data, divide it into several pages, and print these pages on separate sheets of paper.
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Poster Printing Page 254 of 468 pages Set the number of image divisions and the pages to be printed If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Poster Printing dialog box, and then click OK. Image Divisions Select the number of divisions (vertical x horizontal). As the number of divisions increases, the number of sheets used for printing increases, allowing you to create a larger poster.
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Poster Printing Page 255 of 468 pages Note Click the deleted pages to display them again. Right-click the settings preview to select Print all pages or Delete all pages. Complete the setup After completing the page selection, click OK. When you execute print, only specified pages will be printed. Important When Poster is selected, the Automatic Duplex Printing, Staple Side and Print from Last Page appear grayed out and are unavailable.
Booklet Printing Page 256 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Booklet Printing Booklet Printing The booklet printing function allows you to print data for a booklet. Data is printed on both sides of the paper.
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Booklet Printing Page 257 of 468 pages Margin for stapling Select which side should the stapling margin be on when the booklet is completed. Insert blank page To leave one side of a sheet blank, check the check box, and select the page to be left blank. Margin Enter the margin width.
Duplex Printing Page 258 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Duplex Printing Duplex Printing The procedure for printing data on both sides of a sheet of paper is as follows: You can also set duplex printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab.
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Duplex Printing Page 259 of 468 pages Use normal-size printing Print without reducing the page. Use reduced printing Reduce the page slightly during printing. Specify the side to be stapled The printer analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best Staple Side.
Stamp/Background Printing Page 260 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Stamp/Background Printing Stamp/Background Printing This feature is unavailable when the 64-bit printer driver is used. The Stamp function allows you to print a stamp text or a bitmap over or behind document data.
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Stamp/Background Printing Page 261 of 468 pages The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the Page Setup tab. Set the stamp details If necessary, specify the following settings, and then click OK. Place stamp over text To print the stamp on the front of the document, check this check box.
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Stamp/Background Printing Page 262 of 468 pages function of booklet printing. Related Topics Registering a Stamp Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Page top...
Registering a Stamp Page 263 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Stamp/Background Printing > Registering a Stamp Registering a Stamp This feature is unavailable when the 64-bit printer driver is used. You can create and register a new stamp.
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Registering a Stamp Page 264 of 468 pages Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window Stamp tab Select Text, Bitmap, or Date/Time/User Name that matches your purpose for Stamp Type. For Text registration, the characters must already be entered in Stamp Text. If necessary, change the TrueType Font, Style, Size, and Outline settings.
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Registering a Stamp Page 265 of 468 pages Click Define Stamp... The Stamp Settings dialog box opens. Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window Overwrite save the stamp Click Save overwrite on the Save settings tab. When you want to save the stamp with a different title, type a new title in the Title box and click Save. Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Page 266 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Stamp/Background Printing > Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background This feature is unavailable when the 64-bit printer driver is used.
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Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Page 267 of 468 pages Select the image data to be registered to the background Click Select File..Select the target bitmap file (.bmp), and then click Open. Specify the following settings while viewing the preview window Layout Method Select how the background image data is to be placed.
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Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Page 268 of 468 pages Complete the setup Click OK. The Stamp/Background dialog box opens again. The registered title appears in the Background list. Deleting an Unnecessary Background Click Select Background... in the Stamp/Background dialog box The Background Settings dialog box opens.
Printing an Envelope Page 269 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Printing an Envelope Printing an Envelope For details on how to load an envelope into the printer, refer to "Loading Paper in the Rear Tray" in the manual: Basic Guide.
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To hide the guide messages, check the Do not show this message again. check box. To show the guide again, click the View Printer Status... button on the Maintenance tab, and start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Then click Envelope Printing from Display Guide Message of the Option menu, and change the setting to on.
Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose Page 271 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose In this printer, there are three paper sources, a manual feed, a cassette and a rear tray.
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Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose Page 272 of 468 pages Page top...
Set the preview Check the Preview before printing check box on the Main tab. Complete the setup Click OK. The Canon IJ Preview will start and the print result will be displayed before printing. Related Topic Canon IJ Preview Page top...
Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Page 274 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Advanced Guide Various Printing Methods Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) You can specify the height and width of paper when its size cannot be selected from the Page Size. Such a paper size is called a custom size.
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Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Page 275 of 468 pages Set the custom paper size Specify Units, and enter the Width and Height of the paper to be used. Then click OK. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified paper size.
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Page 276 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correction...
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Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Page 277 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method You can individually set the combined representation method for the print quality level and the halftoning...
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Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Page 278 of 468 pages Setting the print quality and halftone expression method Move the Quality slider to select the quality level. Select the expression method in Halftoning and click OK. Note Halftones refer to color shades between the darkest color and the brightest color.
Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Page 279 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Printing a Color Document in Monochrome The procedure for printing a color document in monochrome is as follows: You can also set a grayscale printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab.
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Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Page 280 of 468 pages During Grayscale Printing, color inks may be used as well as black ink. Page top...
You can specify the color correction method suited to the type of document to be printed. Normally, the printer driver adjusts the colors by using Canon Digital Photo Color so that data is printed with color tints that most people prefer. This method is suitable for printing sRGB data.
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Page 282 of 468 pages Driver Matching By using Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. Driver Matching is the default setting for color correction. You can print by using the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data effectively.
Describes the procedure for printing sRGB data by using the color correction function of the printer driver. To print using Canon Digital Photo Color The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original image data and producing three-dimensional effects and high, sharp contrasts.
You can specify the color correction function of the printer driver to print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer through the use of Canon Digital Photo Color. When printing from an application software that can identify ICC profiles and allows you to specify them, use a printing ICC profile in the application software, and select settings for color management.
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Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Page 285 of 468 pages Set the other items If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings, and then click OK. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab.
ICC profile and a printing ICC profile in the image data. Even if you print using a printing ICC profile that you created yourself or one for special Canon paper from your application software, be sure to select color management items from your application software.
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Printing with ICC Profiles Page 287 of 468 pages Click Matching tab, and select None for Color Correction. Set the other items If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings, and then click OK. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab.
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Printing with ICC Profiles Page 288 of 468 pages Select the print quality Select High, Standard, or Fast that matches your purpose for Print Quality. Select the manual color adjustment Select Manual for Color/Intensity, and click Set..Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. Select color correction Click Matching tab, and select ICM for Color Correction.
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Printing with ICC Profiles Page 289 of 468 pages Select Adobe RGB (1998). Important When the application software specifies an input profile, the input profile setting of the printer driver becomes invalid. When no input ICC profiles are installed on your computer, Adobe RGB (1998) is not displayed. You can install ICC profiles from the Setup CD-ROM that accompanies the printer.
Adjusting Color Balance Page 290 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance You can adjust the color tints when printing. Since this function adjusts color balance of the output by changing the ink ratios of each color, it changes the total color balance of the document.
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Adjusting Color Balance Page 291 of 468 pages moved to the left. For example, when cyan becomes weaker, the color red becomes stronger. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. After adjusting each color, click OK.
Adjusting Brightness Page 292 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Brightness You can change the brightness of the overall image data during printing. This function does not change pure white or pure black but it changes the brightness of the intermediate colors.
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Adjusting Brightness Page 293 of 468 pages Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the data is printed at the specified brightness. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Intensity...
Adjusting Intensity Page 294 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Intensity You can dilute (brighten) or intensify (darken) the colors of the overall image data during printing. When you want to sharpen the print results, you should intensify the colors.
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Adjusting Intensity Page 295 of 468 pages Important Adjust the slider gradually. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness...
Adjusting Contrast Page 296 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Contrast You can adjust the image contrast during printing. To make the differences between the light and dark portions of images greater and more distinct, increase the contrast.
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Adjusting Contrast Page 297 of 468 pages Important Adjust the slider gradually. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness...
Simulating an Illustration Page 298 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Simulating an Illustration Simulating an Illustration With the Simulate Illustration function, you can print full-color or 256-color image data so that it looks like a hand-drawn illustration.
Representing Image Data with a Single Color Page 299 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Representing Image Data with a Single Color Representing Image Data with a Single Color With the Monochrome Effects function, you can benefit from coloring effects such as changing a photograph to a sepia tone image.
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Representing Image Data with a Single Color Page 300 of 468 pages grayed out and is unavailable. Page top...
Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors Page 301 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors The Vivid Photo function allows you to print image data with vivid colors.
Smoothing Jagged Outlines Page 302 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Smoothing Jagged Outlines Smoothing Jagged Outlines The Image Optimizer function allows you to smooth jagged outlines in photos and graphics that have been enlarged with your application.
Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Page 304 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration The Photo Optimizer PRO function corrects colors of digital camera images or scanned images.
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Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Page 305 of 468 pages Important Photo Optimizer PRO does not function when: Background is set in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab. Define Stamp... is selected in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab, and the bitmapped stamp is configured.
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Reducing Photo Noise Page 306 of 468 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Correcting Image Data > Reducing Photo Noise Reducing Photo Noise With the Photo Noise Reduction function, you can reduce the digital camera noise and improve the image quality of the digital print.
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Reducing Photo Noise Page 307 of 468 pages Depending on application software or resolution of image data, effects of digital camera noise reduction may not be obvious. When this function is used for other than photos taken by digital cameras, image may be distorted. Page top...
Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver Advanced Guide Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Operations Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Maintenance Tab Canon IJ Status Monitor Canon IJ Preview...
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Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose Overview of the Printer Driver Displaying the Print Results before Printing Canon IJ Printer Driver Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Changing the Print Quality and Correcting...
Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver is software that is installed on your computer for printing data on this printer. The Canon IJ printer driver converts the print data created by your Windows application into data that your printer can understand and sends the converted data to the printer.
Overview of the Printer Driver Advanced Guide > Canon IJ Printer Driver > How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menu of the Windows.
Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver Advanced Guide > Canon IJ Printer Driver > Maintenance Tab Maintenance Tab The Maintenance tab allows you to perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer. Features...
View Printer Status... on the Maintenance tab. window When Errors Occur The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed if an error occurs (e.g., if the printer runs out of paper or if the ink is low). In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.
> Canon IJ Preview Canon IJ Preview The Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information that is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.
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Maintenance Page 315 of 468 pages > Maintenance Advanced Guide Maintenance Cleaning Your Printer Performing Maintenance from a Computer Page top...
Cleaning Your Printer Page 316 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Printer Advanced Guide Cleaning Your Printer Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer Page top...
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Cleaning Page 317 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Printer > Cleaning Advanced Guide Cleaning This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your printer. Important Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface.
Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Page 318 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Printer > Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Advanced Guide Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Be sure to use a soft cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning.
Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer Page 319 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Printer > Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer Advanced Guide Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer If protrusions inside the printer are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
Performing Maintenance from a Computer Page 320 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer Advanced Guide Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Aligning the Print Head Position Manual Print Head Alignment Checking the Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Transport Rollers Cleaning Inside the Printer...
Cleaning the Print Heads Page 321 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning the Print Heads Advanced Guide Cleaning the Print Heads The print head cleaning function allows you to unclog clogged nozzles in the print head. Perform print head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink.
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Cleaning the Print Heads Page 322 of 468 pages Check the results To check whether the print quality has improved, click Print Check Pattern. To cancel the check process, click Cancel. Important Cleaning consumes a small amount of ink. Deep Cleaning consumes a larger amount of ink than Cleaning.
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Page 323 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Advanced Guide Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Cleans the paper feed roller. Perform feed roller cleaning when there are paper particles sticking to the paper feed roller and paper is not fed properly.
Aligning the Print Head Position Page 324 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Aligning the Print Head Position Advanced Guide Aligning the Print Head Position Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines.
Manual Print Head Alignment Page 325 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Manual Print Head Alignment Advanced Guide Manual Print Head Alignment This section describes how to align the Print Head manually. If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, follow the procedure below to perform Manual Print Head Alignment to precisely align the Print Head.
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Manual Print Head Alignment Page 326 of 468 pages Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks 2.
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Manual Print Head Alignment Page 327 of 468 pages Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (C) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (D) More noticeable vertical white streaks 2.
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Load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Cassette. Open the Front Tray gently, and extend the Front Tray Extension. Print the pattern. 1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) 2. Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu.
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Manual Print Head Alignment Page 329 of 468 pages (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks 2. Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for column K, then click Send. 3. Confirm the displayed message and click OK. The second pattern is printed.
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Manual Print Head Alignment Page 330 of 468 pages 2. Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for column T, then click Send. Select the number of the pattern from column R to column T that has the least noticeable horizontal streaks.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles Page 331 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Checking the Print Head Nozzles Advanced Guide Checking the Print Head Nozzles The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print heads are working properly by printing a nozzle check pattern.
Cleaning the Transport Rollers Page 332 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning the Transport Rollers Advanced Guide Cleaning the Transport Rollers Cleans the transport rollers. To improve the print results by eliminating unwanted lines, use a specified cleaning sheet and execute this cleaning.
Cleaning Inside the Printer Page 333 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning Inside the Printer Advanced Guide Cleaning Inside the Printer Perform bottom plate cleaning before you execute duplex printing to prevent smudges on the back side of the paper.
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Maintaining the Ink Quality Page 334 of 468 pages > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Maintaining the Ink Quality Advanced Guide Maintaining the Ink Quality This printer automatically mixes the ink at fixed intervals to keep the ink density even. You can also disable this function by clicking the Custom Settings button on the Maintenance tab and unchecking the Execute ink quality maintenance automatically check box.
Changing the Printer Settings Page 335 of 468 pages > Changing the Printer Settings Advanced Guide Changing the Printer Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Page top...
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Page 336 of 468 pages > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Advanced Guide Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Managing the Printer Power Reducing the Printer Noise Changing the Printer Operation Mode...
Changing the Print Options Page 337 of 468 pages > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Changing the Print Advanced Guide Options Changing the Print Options You change the detailed print driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Check this check box if part of the image data is cut off, the paper source during printing differs from the driver settings, or printing fails.
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Page 338 of 468 pages > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Registering a Advanced Guide Frequently Used Printing Profile Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile You can register the frequently used printing profile to Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. Unnecessary printing profiles can be deleted at any time.
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Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Page 339 of 468 pages Important To save the page size, orientation, and number of copies that was set in each sheet, click Options..., and check each item. Note When you install the printer driver again or upgrade the version of the printer driver, the print settings you registered will be deleted from Commonly Used Settings.
Managing the Printer Power Page 340 of 468 pages > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Managing the Printer Advanced Guide Power Managing the Printer Power This function allows you to manage the printer power from the printer driver. The procedure for managing the printer power is as follows: Power Off The Power Off function turns off the printer.
Reducing the Printer Noise Page 341 of 468 pages > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Reducing the Printer Advanced Guide Noise Reducing the Printer Noise This function allows you to reduce the operating noise of the printer. Select when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the printer at night, etc.
Changing the Printer Operation Mode Page 342 of 468 pages > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Changing the Printer Advanced Guide Operation Mode Changing the Printer Operation Mode If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation. The procedure for configuring settings is as follows: Custom Settings Open the...
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Changing the Printer Operation Mode Page 343 of 468 pages width check box. Prevent paper jam Check this item only if A3 plain paper jams frequently near the paper exit. Important When this function is used, it takes longer to print to A3 plain paper. Also the print quality may deteriorate.
Troubleshooting Page 344 of 468 pages > Troubleshooting Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an Error Occurs The Printer Cannot Be Powered On Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly The Printer Is Vibrating/The Printer Makes the Operation Noise Even When the Printer Is Not in Use Print Results Not Satisfactory...
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Troubleshooting Page 345 of 468 pages > > Troubleshooting Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the printer. For troubleshooting tips related to the setup, refer to the Network Setup Troubleshooting Page top...
If an Error Occurs Page 346 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > If an Error Occurs If an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically.
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The Printer Cannot Be Powered On Page 348 of 468 pages > > The Printer Cannot Be Powered On Advanced Guide Troubleshooting The Printer Cannot Be Powered On Check 1: Press the Power button. Check 2: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the Power Cord Connector of the printer, then turn it back on.
Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Page 349 of 468 pages > > Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange When a printer error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes orange as shown below. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error.
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Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Page 350 of 468 pages printing, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button. Then printing can continue. Replacing the clear ink tank is recommended after the printing. If the clear ink runs out, you will not be able to print on plain paper.
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The Custom Settings in the Maintenance sheet, clear the Detect paper width check box, and then click Send. In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, clear the Detect paper width check box, and then click Send.
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This operation releases the function for detecting the remaining level of the above ink, and releasing the function is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
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* With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing or refilling of ink.
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Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately Page 354 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately A printer problem has occurred.
Cannot Install the Printer Driver Page 355 of 468 pages > > Cannot Install the Printer Driver Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Important If you cannot install the printer driver when you use the printer over LAN, refer to the setup manual. If the installation does not start even after the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer's disc drive: Start the installation following the procedure below.
Cannot Install the Printer Driver Page 356 of 468 pages If you are unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port of the printer and is connected to the computer, and then follow the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver.
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Cannot Install the Printer Driver Page 357 of 468 pages If you reinstall the printer driver, perform Custom Install on the Setup CD-ROM , then select IJ Printer Driver. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to a Windows error, the system may be in an unstable condition and you may not be able to install the driver.
Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Page 358 of 468 pages > > Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Printing Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/ "This device can perform faster"...
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Confirm the message and click OK. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. Select the Execute ink quality maintenance automatically check box, then click Send.
Print Results Not Satisfactory Page 360 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first.
Cannot Print to End of Job Page 361 of 468 pages > > > Cannot Print to End of Job Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory Cannot Print to End of Job Check 1: Is the size of the print data extremely large? Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet.
Part of the Page Is Not Printed Page 362 of 468 pages > > > Part of the Page Is Not Printed Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory Part of the Page Is Not Printed Check: When performing automatic duplex printing, the reason below is possible.
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No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Page 363 of 468 pages > > > No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks...
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Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings. Select the Execute ink quality maintenance automatically check box, then click Send. Confirm the message and click OK. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
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No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Page 365 of 468 pages Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. Select the Execute ink quality maintenance automatically check box, then click Send. Confirm the message and click OK.
Lines Are Misaligned Page 366 of 468 pages > > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory > Lines Are Misaligned Lines Are Misaligned Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Perform Print Head Alignment. If you did not align the Print Head after installation, straight lines may be printed misaligned.
Check 4: Is Photo Paper used for printing photographs? When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or other Canon speciality paper. Loading Paper Page top...
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Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Page 368 of 468 pages > > > Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the followings: Check to see if the paper you are printing on is suitable for your printing purpose.
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To open the printer properties dialog box, see Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, select the Prevent paper abrasion check box, and then click Send. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)
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Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Page 370 of 468 pages On the Main sheet, select Manual for Color/Intensity, and then click Set. Drag the Intensity slide bar on the Color Adjustment sheet to adjust the intensity. Open the Print dialog box. Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Select Color Options in the pop-up menu.
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Make sure that the printer is turned on. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar to set the wait time, and then click Send.
Back of the Paper Is Smudged Page 372 of 468 pages > > > Back of the Paper Is Smudged Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory Back of the Paper Is Smudged Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the printer.
Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Page 373 of 468 pages > > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory > Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Check 1: Did you confirm the paper type and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Is the size of the loaded paper correct?
Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Page 374 of 468 pages > > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory > Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance operations such as Print Head Cleaning.
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Confirm the message and click OK. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. Select the Execute ink quality maintenance automatically check box, then click Send.
Printing Does Not Start Page 376 of 468 pages > > Printing Does Not Start Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Printing Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then turn the printer on. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.
When using Fine Art Paper "Photo Rag" or non Canon genuine specialty paper, be sure to select the type of each media from Media Type and a paper size which says "Fine Art XX" from Page Size or Paper size.
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Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings. Make sure that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s).
Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Page 379 of 468 pages > > Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Check 1: Has the printer been printing continuously for a long period? If the printer has been printing continuously for a long time, the Print Head may overheat.
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In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. Click the Advanced tab, select Start printing after last page is spooled, uncheck Enable advanced printing features, and click OK.
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The Printer Stops Printing before Completion and Ejects Partially Printed or Bl... Page 381 of 468 pages Page top...
Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Page 382 of 468 pages > > Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Check 1: Are the Print Head nozzles clogged? Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
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Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected Page 383 of 468 pages > > Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected Check 1: Is printing performed in Quiet Mode? Print speed is reduced if you specified to print in Quiet Mode in the printer driver.
Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Page 384 of 468 pages > > Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Check 1: Is the Power lamp off? Check if the Power lamp is lit green.
Paper Does Not Feed Properly Page 385 of 468 pages > > Paper Does Not Feed Properly Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Check 1: Make sure of the following when you load paper. When loading two or more sheets of paper, flip through the paper before loading. When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets before loading.
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Paper Does Not Feed Properly Page 386 of 468 pages to remove it. If the paper tears in the Rear Tray, see Paper Jams If there are any foreign objects in the Rear Tray, be sure to turn off the printer, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object.
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To open the printer properties dialog box, see Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, select the Prevent paper jam check box, and then click Send. To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility, see...
Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Page 388 of 468 pages > > Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Check: Is the paper source setting inconsistent between the application program and the printer driver?
Paper Jams Page 389 of 468 pages > > Paper Jams Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Paper Jams Note If you need to turn off the printer to remove jammed paper during printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel print jobs before turning off the printer. Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer at the Transport Unit Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing...
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Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Page 390 of 468 pages > > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Remove the paper following the procedure below.
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Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Page 391 of 468 pages (A) Do not touch the orange roller (transport roller). Pull the paper out slowly. If it is not easy to remove the jammed paper out, remove the paper from the Rear Cover slowly. Close the Rear Cover.
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Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Page 392 of 468 pages after removing the paper, contact the service center. Page top...
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Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer at the Transport Unit Page 393 of 468 pages > > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer at the Transport Unit Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer at the Transport Unit Remove the paper following the procedure below.
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Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer at the Transport Unit Page 394 of 468 pages If the paper is loaded on the Manual Feed Slot of the Front Tray, remove it from the Front Tray. Keep the Rear Cover open and remove the Cassette. Pull the Cassette with your hands until it stops, and pull it out with lifting the near side slightly.
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Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing Page 395 of 468 pages > > Paper Jams > Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing Before removing the jammed paper, see Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer at the Transport Unit...
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Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing Page 396 of 468 pages If you were not able to remove the paper out in step 2: If the paper is loaded on the Manual Feed Slot of the Front Tray, remove it from the Front Tray.
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In Other Cases Page 397 of 468 pages > > Paper Jams > In Other Cases Advanced Guide Troubleshooting In Other Cases Make sure of the following: Check 1: Are there any foreign objects around the Paper Output Slot? Check 2: Are there any foreign objects in the Rear Tray? If there are any foreign objects in the Rear Tray, be sure to turn off the printer, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object.
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Message Appears on the Computer Screen Page 399 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Message Appears on the Computer Screen Message Appears on the Computer Screen Error Number: B200 A printer error has occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply.
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The Custom Settings in the Maintenance sheet, clear the Detect paper width check box, and then click Send. In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, clear the Detect paper width check box, and then click Send.
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Right-click the Canon XXX icon, then select Properties. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings. Make sure that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s).
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Message Appears on the Computer Screen Page 402 of 468 pages Error Number: 300 Is Displayed Check 1: If the Power lamp is off, make sure that the power plug is plugged in, then turn the printer on. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.
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Message Appears on the Computer Screen Page 403 of 468 pages Ink Info Number: 1693 Is Displayed Sixteen flashes: Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange and take the appropriate action. Ink Info Number: 1698 Is Displayed Seventeen flashes: Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange and take the appropriate action.
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This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task. If you are logged on to an administrator account, click Continue or Allow to continue. 2. Select Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. 3. Select Change.
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Message Appears on the Computer Screen Page 405 of 468 pages If you select Yes after you have followed the on-screen instructions, the confirmation screen will be displayed at the time of the next survey. If you select No, the information will be sent automatically. Note If you select Uninstall (or Remove), the Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program is uninstalled.
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1. Stop the Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. Changing the setting: 2. Select Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Canon Utilities folder, then the Inkjet Extended Survey Program folder. 3. Place the Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program.app file into the Trash.
Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Page 407 of 468 pages > > Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Check: Is the paper size or media type appropriate? Make sure that the actual size of the paper is suitable for automatic duplex printing.
For Windows Users Page 408 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > For Windows Users For Windows Users Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed Check: Is the printer status monitor enabled? Make sure that Enable Status Monitor is selected on the Option menu of the printer status monitor.
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FAQs Page 409 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > FAQs FAQs No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Cannot Install the Printer Driver Printing Does Not Start Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Print Results Not Satisfactory Paper Jams...
If you cannot resolve the problem with any of the workarounds in this chapter, please contact the seller of the printer or the service center. Canon support staff are trained to be able to provide technical support to satisfy customers. Caution If the printer emits any unusual sound, smoke, or odor, turn it off immediately.
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Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) Page 411 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) This printer driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep the following points in mind when using the printer driver.
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Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) Page 412 of 468 pages them. When selecting Scaled, Fit-to-Page, or Page Layout from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab, the selected printing function may not be effective, depending on the version of Word. If this happens, follow the procedure below.
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Deleting the Undesired Print Job Updating the Printer Driver Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals Transporting the Printer Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Page top...
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Before Printing on Art Paper Page 414 of 468 pages > Appendix Advanced Guide > Before Printing on Art Paper Before Printing on Art Paper When using art paper, dust is liable to be generated. It is therefore recommended that paper dust be removed on art paper just before printing.
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To ensure the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area inside these margins. : Canon recommends that you print within this area. Recommended printing area Printable area : The area where it is possible to print.
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Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Page 417 of 468 pages > Appendix > Printing Area Advanced Guide > Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Size Printable Area (width x height) 5.56 x 7.95 inches / 141.2 x 202.0 mm 8.00 x 11.38 inches / 203.2 x 289.0 mm 11.4 x 16.2 inches / 290.2 x 412.0 mm A3+ (13"...
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Letter, Legal Page 418 of 468 pages > Appendix > Printing Area Advanced Guide > Letter, Legal Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.00 x 10.69 inches / 203.2 x 271.4 mm Legal 8.00 x 13.69 inches / 203.2 x 347.6 mm Recommended printing area Printable area Page top...
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Sizes for Art Paper When using Fine Art Paper "Photo Rag" or non Canon genuine specialty paper, printing is not done in a 1.38 inches / 35 mm margin along the top and bottom edges. A limit is set to prevent printing along a 1.38 inches / 35 mm margin on the top and bottom edges when a paper size for Art Paper is selected in...
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Envelopes Page 420 of 468 pages > Appendix > Printing Area > Envelopes Advanced Guide Envelopes Size Recommended Printing Area (width x height) European DL 4.06 x 7.50 inches / 103.2 x 190.5 mm US Comm. Env. #10 3.86 x 8.34 inches / 98.0 x 211.8 mm Recommended printing area Page top...
Deleting the Undesired Print Job If the printer does not start printing, the print job data cancelled or failed may be remaining. Delete the undesired print job by using the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Display the Canon IJ Status Monitor Click the status monitor button displayed on the task bar.
Updating the Printer Driver Page 422 of 468 pages > Appendix > Updating the Printer Driver Advanced Guide Updating the Printer Driver Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver Before Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver Page top...
Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Page 423 of 468 pages > Appendix > Updating the Printer Driver > Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Advanced Guide Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver By updating the printer driver to the latest version of the printer driver, unresolved problems may be solved.
Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver Page 424 of 468 pages > Appendix > Updating the Printer Driver Advanced Guide > Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver The printer driver you no longer use can be deleted. When deleting the printer driver, first exit all programs that are running.
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Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver Page 425 of 468 pages Delete the printer driver When you click Remove..., Remove Driver And Package dialog box is displayed. Select Remove driver and driver package, and then click OK. In the confirmation dialog box, click Yes. When data collection is completed in the Remove Driver Package dialog box, click Delete.
Before Installing the Printer Driver Page 426 of 468 pages > Appendix > Updating the Printer Driver > Before Installing the Printer Driver Advanced Guide Before Installing the Printer Driver This section describes the items that you should check before installing the printer driver. You should also refer to this section if the printer driver cannot be installed.
Installing the Printer Driver Page 427 of 468 pages > Appendix > Updating the Printer Driver > Installing the Printer Driver Advanced Guide Installing the Printer Driver You can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest Printer Driver for your model. The procedure for installing the downloaded Printer Driver is as follows: Turn off the printer Important...
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Installing the Printer Driver Page 428 of 468 pages Related Topics Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Before Installing the Printer Driver Page top...
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Before uninstalling the on-screen manuals, exit all on-screen manuals that are opening. All of the installed on-screen manuals will be deleted at the same time. Click Start > All Programs (Programs in Windows 2000) > Canon XXX Manual (where " XXX " is your printer's name) > Uninstall.
Transporting the Printer Page 430 of 468 pages > Appendix Advanced Guide > Transporting the Printer Transporting the Printer When relocating the printer, pack the printer using the original packing materials. If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the printer carefully using protective material and place it inside a sturdy box.
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Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Page 431 of 468 pages > Appendix Advanced Guide > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menu of the Windows.
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Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page 432 of 468 pages > Appendix > Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Advanced Guide Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) You can open the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box from the application program you are using.
> Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Advanced Guide Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility, follow the procedure below. In Mac OS X v.10.5.x Select System Preferences on the Apple menu.
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Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Page 434 of 468 pages In Mac OS X v.10.4.x or Mac OS X v 10.3.9 Select Applications on the Go menu. Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
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Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 435 of 468 pages > Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX Advanced Guide Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX --- Transforming Your Photos into Creative Works of Art --- Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create albums, calendars and stickers easily using photos taken with digital cameras.
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Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 436 of 468 pages CHECK! Select Album to add text and frames. You cannot decorate photos with Photo Print. Create a Calendar Using Your Favorite Photos Create calendars easily with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Create your own calendar using your favorite photos! It'll be exciting to turn the calendar pages.
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Advanced Guide About Solution Menu Quick Shortcut!! Solution Menu Solution Menu is a menu window that provides quick access from your desktop to Canon applications, manuals, and online product information. Important The number and types of buttons displayed in the window may vary depending on your printer and region.
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About Solution Menu Page 439 of 468 pages (large or small). Solution Menu opens with the last used window size next time it is started. When screen size is small Starting an Application Point to a button on the window to display the description of each application. By clicking each button, the introduced application starts.
About Network Communication Page 440 of 468 pages > About Network Communication Advanced Guide About Network Communication Changing and Confirming Network Settings Troubleshooting Appendix Glossary Page top...
> Changing and Confirming Network Settings Changing and Confirming Network Settings Canon IJ Network Tool Canon IJ Network Tool Dialog Box Canon IJ Network Tool Menus Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet...
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About Network Communication Changing and Confirming Network Settings Canon IJ Network Tool The Canon IJ Network Tool is a utility that enables you to display and modify the printer network settings. It is installed when the printer is set up. Important Do not start up the Canon IJ Network Tool while printing.
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Performs printer detection again. Click this button if the target printer is not displayed. Important To change the printer's network settings using the Canon IJ Network Tool, it must be connected via USB or a LAN. If No Driver is displayed for the name, associate the port with the printer.
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Canon IJ Network Tool Dialog Box Page 444 of 468 pages Page top...
If the printer is being used from another computer, a dialog box is displayed informing you of this condition. Note This item has the same function as Update in the Canon IJ Network Tool dialog box. Network Information Displays the Network Information dialog box to confirm the network settings of the printer and the computer.
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Displays the Configuration dialog box to configure settings of the selected printer. Note This item has the same function as Configuration in the Canon IJ Network Tool dialog box. Associate Port Displays the Associate Port dialog box and you can associate a port with the printer.
Changing and Confirming Network Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Start up the Canon IJ Network Tool. Starting up Canon IJ Network Tool Select the printer in Printers. Select Configuration from the Settings menu.
Changing and Confirming Network Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Start up the Canon IJ Network Tool. Starting up Canon IJ Network Tool Select the printer in Printers. Select Configuration from the Settings menu.
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Before initializing the network settings, connect your computer and the printer with a USB cable. Start up the Canon IJ Network Tool. Starting up Canon IJ Network Tool Select the printer in Printers.
Viewing the Modified Settings Page 450 of 468 pages > > Advanced Guide About Network Communication Changing and Confirming Network Settings > Viewing the Modified Settings Viewing the Modified Settings The Confirmation dialog box is displayed when you modified the printer settings on the Configuration dialog box.
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It Takes a Long Time for Printing to Start The Admin Password Set to the Printer Was Forgotten Checking Information about the Network Restoring the Printer's Network Settings to Factory Default Updating the Printer Driver Uninstalling the Canon IJ Network Tool Page top...
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Troubleshooting Page 452 of 468 pages > > > Troubleshooting Advanced Guide About Network Communication Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the printer. For troubleshooting tips related to the setup, refer to the Network Setup Troubleshooting Page top...
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Check 4: Make sure that the firewall of the security software is disabled. If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
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Check 6: When searching for a printer over a network, make sure that the printer is associated with the port driver. When No Driver is displayed under Name in the Canon IJ Network Tool, there is no association. Select Associate Port on the Settings menu, then associate the port with the printer.
The Following Screen Is Displayed During Setup Page 455 of 468 pages > > Advanced Guide About Network Communication Troubleshooting > The Following Screen Is Displayed During Setup The Following Screen Is Displayed During Setup The Enter Password Dialog Box Is Displayed During Setup The following dialog box is displayed if an administrator password is set to the printer which has already been set up.
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Printer Status Monitor of the Printer Does Not Operate Page 456 of 468 pages > > > Printer Status Monitor of the Printer Does Not Advanced Guide About Network Communication Troubleshooting Operate Printer Status Monitor of the Printer Does Not Operate Use the printer driver with bidirectional communication.
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Cannot Print from a Computer Connected to the Network Page 457 of 468 pages > > > Cannot Print from a Computer Connected to the Advanced Guide About Network Communication Troubleshooting Network Cannot Print from a Computer Connected to the Network Check 1: Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct.
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It Takes a Long Time for Printing to Start Page 458 of 468 pages > > > It Takes a Long Time for Printing to Start Advanced Guide About Network Communication Troubleshooting It Takes a Long Time for Printing to Start Check: The printer may be printing out a large job issued from another computer.
The Admin Password Set to the Printer Was Forgotten Page 459 of 468 pages > > Advanced Guide About Network Communication Troubleshooting > The Admin Password Set to the Printer Was Forgotten The Admin Password Set to the Printer Was Forgotten Initialize the LAN settings.
Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of the Computer Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of the Printer To display the network setting information using the Canon IJ Network Tool, select Network Information on the View menu.
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Power lamp flashes 10 times, then release it. Initializing with Canon IJ Network Tool Start the Canon IJ Network Tool, select Maintenance from the Settings menu, and then click Initialize under Setting Initialization in the Maintenance dialog box.
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Updating the Printer Driver Page 462 of 468 pages > > > Updating the Printer Driver Advanced Guide About Network Communication Troubleshooting Updating the Printer Driver Download the latest printer driver in advance. Note If multiple printers are connected to a network or multiple network printing ports are opened on your computer, check the port name of your printer before uninstalling the printer driver.
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Follow the procedure below to uninstall the Canon IJ Network Tool from your computer. Important Even if the Canon IJ Network Tool is uninstalled, you can print over network. However, you cannot change the network settings over network. Log into a user account with administrator privilege.
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Appendix Page 464 of 468 pages > Advanced Guide About Network Communication > Appendix Appendix Initial Values Set at Factory (Network) Page top...
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Initial Values Set at Factory (Network) Page 465 of 468 pages > > Appendix Advanced Guide About Network Communication > Initial Values Set at Factory (Network) Initial Values Set at Factory (Network) TCP/IP Settings Get IP address automatically Admin Password Disable Page top...
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Glossary Page 466 of 468 pages > > Glossary Advanced Guide About Network Communication Glossary About Technical Terms Page top...
In this section, technical terms used in the manual are explained. Admin Password Administration password in Canon IJ Network Tool to restrict access to network users. It must be entered to access the printer and change printer settings. When the printer's network settings are factory default, the admin password do not have to been entered.
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About Technical Terms Page 468 of 468 pages For the procedure to check the IP address of the printer, see Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of the Printer IPv4/IPv6 They are internetwork-layer protocol used on the internet. IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses.