Canon iP2800 series Online Manual
Canon iP2800 series Online Manual

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iP2800 series

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Read Me First
Useful Functions Available on the Printer
Overview of the Printer
Printing
Troubleshooting
English
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  • Page 1: Online Manual

    Online Manual Read Me First Useful Functions Available on the Printer Overview of the Printer Printing Troubleshooting English Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read Me First........... . 8 How to Use the Online Manual.
  • Page 3 Replacing a FINE Cartridge..........53 Replacing a FINE Cartridge.
  • Page 4 Canon IJ Printer Driver........
  • Page 5 Canon IJ Status Monitor Description........
  • Page 6 Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched........256 Back of the Paper Is Smudged.
  • Page 7 1701..............302 1890.
  • Page 8: Read Me First

    In addition, Canon may suspend or stop the disclosure of this guide due to unavoidable reasons. Canon shall not be liable for any damage suffered by customers as a result of changes in or deletion of information in this guide, or suspension/stoppage of disclosure of this guide.
  • Page 9: How To Use The Online Manual

    How to Use the Online 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. These must be observed for safe operation. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
  • Page 10: Trademarks And Licenses

    • Photo Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH. • Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc. Note • The formal name of Windows Vista is Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
  • Page 11: Search Tips

    Enter keywords in the search window and click (Search). You can search for target pages in this guide. Entry example: "(your product's model name) load paper", "(your product's model name) 1000" Search Tips You can search for target pages by entering keywords in the search window. Note •...
  • Page 12 Note • The displayed screen varies depending on your product. • Searching for Application Functions Enter your application's name and a keyword for the function you want to learn about Example: When you want to learn how to print collages with My Image Garden Enter "My Image Garden collage"...
  • Page 13: Notes On Operation Explanations

    Notes on Operation Explanations In this guide, most of the operations are described based on the windows displayed when Windows 8 operating system (called Windows 8 below) is used. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 14: Useful Functions Available On The Printer

    Useful Functions Available on the Printer The following useful functions are available on the printer. Enjoy pleasant photography experience by utilizing various functions. Useful Functions Available from Applications and the Main Unit You can create items such as collages easily or download delightful printing materials, and print them.
  • Page 15: Useful Functions Available From Applications And The Main Unit

    Useful Functions Available from Applications and the Main Unit On the printer, the following useful functions are available from applications and the main unit. • Print Photos Easily • Download Content Materials • Print Photos on Facebook Print Photos Easily Using an Application Organize Images Easily In My Image Garden, you can register the names of people and events to photos.
  • Page 16: Download A Variety Of Content Materials

    If there is an item you like, you can easily print it in just two steps. 1. In Image Display of Quick Menu, select the item you want to print. 2. Print the item with My Image Garden. Place Photos Automatically Delightful items are created easily as the selected photos are placed automatically according to the theme.
  • Page 17 PREMIUM Contents can be downloaded easily via My Image Garden. Downloaded PREMIUM Contents can be printed directly with My Image Garden. To download PREMIUM Contents, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed for all colors on a supported printer.
  • Page 18: Overview Of The Printer

    Overview of the Printer Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Printer Loading Paper Loading Paper Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer...
  • Page 19: Safety Guide

    Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 20: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Choosing a location • Do not install the machine in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. • Do not install the machine in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.
  • Page 21: Regulatory And Safety Information

    Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park...
  • Page 22: Environmental Information

    Canon does not recommend extending the Activation Times from the optimum ones set as default. ®...
  • Page 23: Paper Types

    Paper types This product can be used to print on both recycled and virgin paper (certified to an environmental stewardship scheme), which complies with EN12281 or a similar quality standard. In addition it can support printing on media down to a weight of 64g/m , lighter paper means less resources used and a lower environmental footprint for your printing needs.
  • Page 24: Main Components And Basic Operations

    Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Printer Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 25: Main Components

    Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 26: Front View

    Front View (1) paper support Open to load paper in the rear tray. (2) paper guide Align with the left side of the paper stack. (3) rear tray Load paper here. Two or more sheets of the same size and type of paper can be loaded at the same time, and fed automatically one sheet at a time.
  • Page 27 * All lamps are shown lit in the above figure for explanatory purposes. (7) ON/RESUME button Press to turn the power on or off. You can cancel a print job in progress. You can also press this button to release from printer error status or to select a maintenance function. (8) POWER lamp This lamp lights green after flashing when the power is turned on.
  • Page 28: Rear View

    Rear View (1) power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord. (2) USB port Plug in the USB cable to connect the printer with a computer. Important • Do not touch the metal casing. • Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while printing. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 29: Inside View

    Inside View (1) FINE cartridge (ink cartridges) A replaceable cartridge that integrates print head and ink tank. (2) FINE cartridge holder Install the FINE cartridge. The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge should be installed into the right slot.
  • Page 30: About The Power Supply Of The Printer

    About the Power Supply of the Printer Confirming that the Power Is On Turning the Printer On and Off Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 31: Confirming That The Power Is On

    Confirming that the Power Is On The POWER lamp is lit green when the printer is turned on. Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 32: Turning The Printer On And Off

    Turning the Printer On and Off Turning on the printer 1. Press the ON/RESUME button to turn on the printer. The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit green. Confirming that the Power Is On Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer. •...
  • Page 33 Important • When you unplug the power cord after turning off the printer, be sure to confirm that the POWER lamp is off. Note • You can set the printer to automatically turn off when no print jobs are sent to the printer for a certain interval.
  • Page 34: Notice For The Power Plug/Power Cord

    Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Unplug the power cord once a month to confirm that the power plug/power cord does not have anything unusual described below. • The power plug/power cord is hot. • The power plug/power cord is rusty. •...
  • Page 35: Notice For Unplugging The Power Cord

    Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord To unplug the power cord, follow the procedure below. Important • When you unplug the power cord, press the ON/RESUME button, then confirm that the POWER lamp is off. Unplugging the power cord while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing may cause drying or clogging of the print head and print quality may be reduced.
  • Page 36: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Paper Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 37: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper Loading Envelopes Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Printing Area Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 38: Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper

    • If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams. Note • We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use.
  • Page 39 3. Slide the paper guide (A) to the left, and load the paper against the far right of the rear tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU. 4. Slide the paper guide (A) to align it with the paper stack. Do not slide the paper guide too hard against the paper.
  • Page 40 Note • Do not load sheets of paper higher than the load limit mark (D). Note • The printer may make operating noise when feeding paper. • After loading paper, select the size and type of the loaded paper on the print settings screen of the printer driver.
  • Page 41: Loading Envelopes

    Loading Envelopes You can load Envelope DL and Envelope Com 10. The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly. Important • Do not use the following envelopes. They could jam in the printer or cause the printer to malfunction. •...
  • Page 42 3. Slide the paper guide (A) to the left, and load the envelopes against the far right of the rear tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU. The folded flap of the envelope will be faced up on the left side. Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.
  • Page 43 Note • The printer may make operating noise when feeding paper. • After loading envelopes, select the size and type of the loaded envelopes on the print settings screen of the printer driver. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 44: Media Types You Can Use

    Canon genuine paper, access our website. Note • You may not be able to 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.
  • Page 45: Paper Weight

    • 17 to 28 lb (64 to 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. Notes on Storing Paper • Take out only the necessary number of paper from the package, just before printing.
  • Page 46: Paper Load Limit

    Approx. 60 sheets Approx. 10 sheets Envelopes 5 envelopes Canon Genuine Papers Note • We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the paper output tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration. Paper for printing photos: Media Name <Model No.>...
  • Page 47: Media Types You Cannot Use

    • Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb (64 g /m • Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb (105 g /m ), except for Canon genuine paper) • Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper smaller than A5) •...
  • Page 48: Printing Area

    Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Letter, Legal Envelopes Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 49: Printing Area

    Recommended printing area : Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable area : The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can affect the print quality or the paper feed precision.
  • Page 50: Other Sizes Than Letter, Legal, Envelopes

    Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Size Printable Area (width x height) 5.56 x 7.49 inches (141.2 x 190.3 mm) 8.00 x 10.92 inches (203.2 x 277.3 mm) 6.90 x 9.34 inches (175.2 x 237.3 mm) 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) 3.73 x 5.22 inches (94.8 x 132.7 mm) 5"...
  • Page 51: Letter, Legal

    Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.00 x 10.22 inches (203.2 x 259.7 mm) Legal 8.00 x 13.22 inches (203.2 x 335.9 mm) Recommended printing area (A) 1.24 inches (31.6 mm) (B) 1.15 inches (29.2 mm) Printable area (C) 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) (D) 0.66 inch (16.7 mm) (E) 0.25 inch (6.4 mm)
  • Page 52: Envelopes

    Envelopes Size Recommended Printing Area (width x height) Envelope DL 3.88 x 7.06 inches (98.8 x 179.5 mm) Envelope Com 10 3.68 x 7.90 inches (93.5 x 200.8 mm) Recommended printing area (A) 0.31 inch (8.0 mm) (B) 1.28 inches (32.5 mm) (C) 0.22 inch (5.6 mm) (D) 0.22 inch (5.6 mm) Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 53: Replacing A Fine Cartridge

    Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 54: Replacing A Fine Cartridge

    Replacing a FINE Cartridge When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the Alarm lamp will flash orange to inform you of the error. Count the number of flashes and take appropriate action. If an Error Occurs Note • For information on the compatible FINE cartridge, refer to the printed manual: Safety and Important Information.
  • Page 55 Both color ink and black ink are also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the print head, which may be necessary to maintain the performance of the printer. When ink runs out, replace the FINE cartridge immediately with a new one. Useful Information about Ink 1.
  • Page 56 2. Remove the FINE cartridge. Important • Handle the FINE cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 5. Prepare a new FINE cartridge. 1.
  • Page 57 Important • If you shake a FINE cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE cartridge carefully. • Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective tape.
  • Page 58 2. Push the FINE cartridge in and up firmly until it snaps into place. Important • Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 59 • The printer cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge are installed. Be sure to install both cartridges. 7. Close the cover. Note • If the Alarm lamp lights or flashes orange after the cover is closed, take appropriate action. If an Error Occurs •...
  • Page 60: Maintenance

    Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Printer Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 61: When Printing Becomes Faint Or Colors Are Incorrect

    When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 62: Maintenance Procedure

    Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misaligned printed ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below. Important • Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge. Note •...
  • Page 63 Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer After cleaning the print head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern: Step1 If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head twice: Clean the print head deeply. Step4 From the computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours.
  • Page 64: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle. Note • If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE cartridge whose ink is low.
  • Page 65: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary. 1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (A) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (B). (C) Number of sheets printed so far If there are missing lines in the pattern (A): Cleaning the print head is required.
  • Page 66: Cleaning The Print Head

    Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary. 1.
  • Page 67: Performing Maintenance From A Computer

    Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning Inside the Printer Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 68: Cleaning The Print Heads From Your Computer

    Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer The print head cleaning function allows you to clear up clogged print head nozzle. Perform print head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink. The procedure for cleaning the print head is as follows: Cleaning 1.
  • Page 69 When the Deep Cleaning dialog box opens, select the ink group for which deep cleaning is to be performed. Click Initial Check Items to display the items you need to check before performing deep cleaning. 3. Execute deep cleaning Make sure that the printer is on and then click Execute. Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
  • Page 70: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rollers From Your Computer

    Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Cleans the paper feed rollers. Perform feed roller cleaning when there are paper particles sticking to the paper feed rollers and paper is not fed properly. The procedure for performing the feed roller cleaning is as follows: Roller Cleaning 1.
  • Page 71: Aligning The Print Head Position From Your Computer

    Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. The procedure for performing print head alignment is as follows: Note • If you are adjusting the head position while the software is being installed from the Setup CD-ROM, start from Step 3.
  • Page 72 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks. (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks •...
  • Page 73 (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks 8. Confirm the displayed message and click OK The third pattern is printed. 9. Check the printed pattern Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the associated boxes. Even if the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
  • Page 74: Use Your Computer To Print A Nozzle Check Pattern

    Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing a nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print. The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows: Nozzle Check 1.
  • Page 75: Cleaning Inside The Printer

    Cleaning Inside the Printer Perform bottom plate cleaning before you execute duplex printing to prevent smudges on the back side of the paper. Also perform bottom plate cleaning if ink smudges caused by something other than print data appear on the printed page.
  • Page 76: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Inside of the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 77: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Printer

    Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer Be sure to use a soft and dry cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning. Important • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the printer. •...
  • Page 78: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller

    Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the paper feed rollers are dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the paper feed rollers from the computer. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed rollers, so perform this only when necessary.
  • Page 79: Cleaning The Inside Of The Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)

    Cleaning the Inside of the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains from the inside of the printer. If the inside of the printer becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.
  • Page 80 Important • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the printer. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 81: Changing The Printer Settings

    Changing the Printer Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 82: Changing Printer Settings From Your Computer

    Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used Managing the Printer Power Reducing the Printer Noise Changing the Printer Operation Mode Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 83: Changing The Print Options

    Changing the Print Options You can change the detailed printer driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Specify this option if you encounter print failures such as part of an image data being cut off. The procedure for changing the print options is as follows: 1.
  • Page 84: Registering A 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. The procedure for registering a printing profile is as follows: Registering a Printing Profile 1.
  • Page 85 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 re-install the printer driver or upgrade the printer driver version, the print settings that are already registered will be deleted from Commonly Used Settings.
  • Page 86: Setting The Ink Cartridge To Be Used

    Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used This feature enables you to specify the most appropriate FINE cartridge among installed cartridges according to an intended use. When one of the FINE cartridges becomes empty and cannot be replaced immediately by a new one, you can specify the other FINE cartridge that still has ink and continue printing.
  • Page 87: Managing The Printer 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. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the printer on from the printer driver.
  • Page 88 Note • When the printer is turned off, the Canon IJ Status Monitor message varies depending on the Auto Power On setting. When the setting is Enable, "Printer is standing by" is displayed. When the setting is Disable, "Printer is offline"...
  • Page 89: Reducing The Printer Noise

    Reducing the Printer Noise The silent function allows you to reduce the operating noise of this printer. Select when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the printer at night, etc. Using this function may lower the print speed. The procedure for using the quiet mode is as follows: Quiet Settings 1.
  • Page 90 Note • The effects of the quiet mode may be less depending on the print quality settings. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 91: Changing The Printer Operation Mode

    Changing the Printer Operation Mode If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation. The procedure for configuring Custom Settings is as follows: Custom Settings 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Make sure that the printer is on, and then click Custom Settings on the Maintenance The Custom Settings dialog box opens.
  • Page 92: Tips For Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality

    Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality Useful Information about Ink Key Points to Successful Printing Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper Storing Printed Images Printer Handling Precautions Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality Precautions for Safe Transport of the Printer Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 93: Useful Information About Ink

    Useful Information about Ink How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? Ink may be used for purposes other than printing. Ink is not only used for printing, but also for cleaning the print head to maintain the optimal printing quality. The printer has the function to automatically clean the ink jet nozzles to prevent clogging.
  • Page 94: Key Points To Successful Printing

    Key Points to Successful Printing Check the printer status before printing! • Is the print head OK? If a print head nozzle is clogged, print will be faint and papers will be wasted. Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head. Maintenance Procedure •...
  • Page 95: Be Sure To Make Paper Settings After Loading Paper

    Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper If the media type setting is not the one for the loaded paper, printing results may not be satisfactory. After loading paper, be sure to select the appropriate media type setting for the loaded paper. Print Results Not Satisfactory There are various types of paper: paper with special coating on the surface for printing photos with optimal quality and paper suitable for documents.
  • Page 96: Storing Printed Images

    Storing Printed Images Store printed images in albums, clear photo sleeves, or glass frames to protect them from direct exposure to air. Note • Storing printed images without sufficient drying may cause blurring or discoloration. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 97: Printer Handling Precautions

    Printer Handling Precautions Do not place any object on the printer! Do not place any object on the printer. It will fall into the rear tray and cause the printer to malfunction. Also, place the printer where objects will not fall on it. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 98: Key To Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality

    Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging. Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality. Never unplug the power cord until the power is turned off! If you press the ON/RESUME button to turn off the power, the printer caps the print head (nozzles) automatically to prevent from drying.
  • Page 99: Precautions For Safe Transport Of The Printer

    Precautions for Safe Transport of the Printer When relocating the printer, make sure of the following. Important • Pack the printer in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficient protective material to ensure safe transport. •...
  • Page 100: 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. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction. • Paper money • Money orders •...
  • Page 101: Specifications

    Weight Approx. 5.0 lb (Approx. 2.3 kg) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Canon FINE Cartridge Total 1280 nozzles (BK 320 nozzles, C/M/Y each 320 nozzles) Minimum System Requirements Conform to the operating system's requirements when higher than those given here.
  • Page 102 XGA 1024 x 768 Other Supported OS Some functions may not be available with each OS. Refer to the manual or the Canon web site for details on operation with Windows RT. • An internet connection is required to view the Online Manual.
  • Page 103: Printing

    Printing Printing from a Computer Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 104: Printing From A Computer

    Printing from a Computer Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 105: Printing With Application Software That You Are Using (Printer Driver)

    Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Printing with Easy Setup Basic Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Description Updating the Printer Driver Sharing the Printer on a Network Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 106: Printing With Easy Setup

    Printing with Easy Setup This section describes the simple procedure for setting the Quick Setup tab so that you can carry out appropriate printing on this printer. Check that the printer is turned on Load paper on the printer 3. Open the printer driver setup window 4.
  • Page 107 Important • The print quality settings that can be selected may differ depending on a printing profile. 6. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document is printed with settings that match your purpose. Important • When you select the Always Print with Current Settings check box, all settings specified on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs are saved, and you can print with the same settings from the next time as well.
  • Page 108: Setting The Media Type With The Printer Driver

    Media Type in the printer driver Plain Paper (including recycled paper) Plain Paper Envelopes Envelope Canon genuine papers (Photo Printing) Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver Photo Paper Plus Glossy II <PP-201> Photo Paper Plus Glossy II Photo Paper Glossy <GP-501/GP-601>...
  • Page 109: Various Printing Methods

    Various Printing Methods Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Fit-to-Page Printing Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing Tiling/Poster Printing Booklet Printing Duplex Printing Stamp/Background Printing Registering a Stamp Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Setting Up Envelope Printing Displaying the Print Results before Printing Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)
  • Page 110: Setting A Page Size And Orientation

    Setting a Page Size and Orientation The paper size and orientation are essentially determined by the application software. When the page size and orientation set for Page Size and Orientation on the Page Setup tab are same as those set with the application software, you do not need to select them on the Page Setup tab.
  • Page 111: Setting The Number Of Copies And Printing Order

    Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order The procedure for specifying the number of copies and printing order is as follows: You can also set the number of copies on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
  • Page 112 • Print from Last Page: /Collate: 4. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, 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, specify the settings on the printer driver.
  • Page 113: Setting The Stapling Margin

    Setting the Stapling Margin The procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Specify the side to be stapled Check the position of the stapling margin from Stapling Side on the Page Setup tab. The printer analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best staple position.
  • Page 114 Note • The printer automatically reduces the print area depending on the staple position margin. 4. 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 •...
  • Page 115: Fit-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: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set fit-to-page printing Select Fit-to-Page from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. 3.
  • Page 116 5. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be enlarged or reduced to fit to the page size. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 117: Scaled Printing

    Scaled Printing The procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set scaled printing Select Scaled from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. 3. Select the paper size of the document Using Page Size, select the page size that is set with your application software.
  • Page 118 • 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. 5. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be printed with the specified scale. Important •...
  • Page 119 Note • Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 120: 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. The procedure for performing page layout printing is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
  • Page 121 Pages To change the number of pages to be printed on a single sheet of paper, select the number of pages from the list. Page Order To change the page arrangement order, select a placement method from the list. Page Border To print a page border around each document page, check this check box.
  • Page 122: Tiling/Poster Printing

    Tiling/Poster Printing The tiling/poster printing function allows you to enlarge image data, divide it into several pages, and print these pages on separate sheets of paper. You can also paste the pages together to create a large print like a poster. The procedure for performing tiling/poster printing is as follows: Setting Tiling/Poster Printing 1.
  • Page 123 If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Tiling/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. If you are pasting pages together to create a poster, increasing the number of divisions allows you to create a larger poster.
  • Page 124 Note • Click the deleted pages to display them again. • Right-click the settings preview to select Print all pages or Delete all pages. 2. Complete the setup After completing the page selection, click OK. When you execute print, only specified pages will be printed. Important •...
  • Page 125: 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. This type of printing ensures that pages can be collated properly, in page number order, when the printed sheets are folded and stapled at the center.
  • Page 126 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.
  • Page 127: 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. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set duplex printing Check the Duplex Printing (Manual) check box on the Page Setup tab.
  • Page 128 Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the document is first printed on one side of a sheet of paper. After one side is printed, reload the paper correctly according to the message. Then click Start Printing to print the opposite side. Important •...
  • Page 129: Stamp/Background Printing

    Stamp/Background Printing Stamp or Background may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used. The Stamp function allows you to print a stamp text or a bitmap over or behind document data. It also allows you to print date, time and user name. The Background function allows you to print a light illustration behind the document data.
  • Page 130 3. Select a stamp Check the Stamp check box, and select the stamp to be used from the list. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the Page Setup tab. 4. Set the stamp details If necessary, specify the following settings, and then click OK.
  • Page 131 Select Background... button use another background or change the layout or density of a background, click this. Background first page only To print the background only on the first page, check this check box. 5. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified background.
  • Page 132: Registering A Stamp

    Registering a Stamp This feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used. You can create and register a new stamp. You can also change and re-register some of the settings of an existing stamp. Unnecessary stamps can be deleted at any time. The procedure for registering a new stamp is as follows: Registering a New Stamp 1.
  • Page 133 4. 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.
  • Page 134 6. Complete the setup Click OK. The Stamp/Background (Stamp) dialog box opens again. The registered title appears in the Stamp list. Changing and Registering Some of Stamp Settings 1. Select the stamp for which the settings are to be changed Select the Stamp check box in the Stamp/Background (Stamp) dialog box.
  • Page 135: Registering Image Data To Be Used As A Background

    Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background This feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used. You can select a bitmap file (.bmp) and register it as a new background. You can also change and register some of the settings of an existing background.
  • Page 136 4. Select the image data to be registered to the background Click Select File..Select the target bitmap file (.bmp), and then click Open. 5. Specify the following settings while viewing the preview window Layout Method Select how the background image data is to be placed. When Custom is selected, you can set coordinates for X-Position and Y-Position.
  • Page 137 The Background Settings dialog box opens. 3. Specify each item on the Background tab while viewing the preview window 4. Save the background Click Save overwrite on the Save settings tab. When you want to save the background with a different title, enter a new title in the Title box and click Save.
  • Page 138: Setting Up Envelope Printing

    Setting Up Envelope Printing The procedure for performing envelope printing is as follows: Load envelope on the printer 2. Open the printer driver setup window 3. Select the media type Select Envelope from Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. 4.
  • Page 139: Displaying The Print Results Before Printing

    Displaying the Print Results before Printing If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Preview" with "Canon IJ XPS Preview" when reading this information. You can display and check the print result before printing. The procedure for displaying the print result before printing is as follows: You can also set the print results display on the Quick Setup tab.
  • Page 140: 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 "custom size." The procedure for specifying a custom size is as follows: You can also set a custom size in Printer Paper Size on the Quick Setup tab.
  • Page 141 Important • When the application software that created the document has a function for specifying the height and width values, use the application software to set the values. When the application software does not have such a function or if the document does not print correctly, use the printer driver to set the values. •...
  • Page 142: Editing The Print Document Or Reprinting From The Print History

    Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print History This function is unavailable when the standard IJ printer driver is used. In the Canon IJ XPS preview window, you can edit the print document or retrieve the document print history to print the document.
  • Page 143 Check the Preview before printing check box on the Main tab. 3. Complete the setup Click OK. The Canon IJ XPS Preview will start and the print result will be displayed before printing. 4. Editing print documents and print pages • Combining print documents You can combine multiple print documents to form a single document.
  • Page 144 Check the preview before printing. • Depending on the print settings of the print document, some functions may not be available in the Canon IJ XPS preview. Note • You can rename Document Name to any name.
  • Page 145: Changing The Print Quality And Correcting Image Data

    Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correction Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Profiles Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity...
  • Page 146: Setting The Print Quality Level (Custom)

    Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) The print quality level can be set in the Custom. The procedure for setting the print quality level is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Select the print quality On the Main tab, select Custom for Print Quality, and click Set..The Custom dialog box opens.
  • Page 147 Related Topics Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 148: 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. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
  • Page 149 Note • During Grayscale Printing, inks other than black ink may be used as well. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 150: Specifying Color Correction

    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.
  • Page 151 Driver Matching With Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. ICM (ICC Profile Matching) Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing. Specify the input profile to be used.
  • Page 152: Optimal Photo Printing Of Image Data

    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.
  • Page 153: Adjusting Colors With The Printer Driver

    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.
  • Page 154 Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 155: Printing With Icc Profiles

    Specify an ICC Profile from the Application Software and Print the Data When you print the editing and touch-up results of Adobe Photoshop, Canon Digital Photo Professional, or any application software that allows you to specify input and printing ICC profiles, you print by effectively using the color space of the input ICC profile specified in the image data.
  • Page 156 5. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the printer uses the color space of the image data. Specify an ICC Profile with the Printer Driver, and then Print Print from an application software that cannot identify input ICC profiles or does allow you to specify one by using the color space of the input ICC profile (sRGB) found in the data.
  • Page 157 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) will not be displayed. 5. Set the other items If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) and adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings, and then click OK.
  • Page 158: 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. Use the application software when you want to change the color balance significantly.
  • Page 159 There are individual sliders for Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Each color becomes stronger when the corresponding slider is moved to the right, and becomes weaker when the corresponding slider is 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.
  • Page 160: Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)

    Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) You can look at the print results of pattern print and adjust the color balance. When you change the color balance or intensity/contrast of a document, the pattern print function prints the adjustment results in a list, together with the adjustment values.
  • Page 161 4. Setting pattern print When the Pattern Print dialog box opens, set the following items, and then click OK. Parameters to Adjust Select Cyan/Magenta/Yellow. Important • When the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main tab is checked, Cyan/Magenta/Yellow appear grayed out and are unavailable. Printer Paper Size Select the paper size to be used for pattern printing.
  • Page 162 Note • Large is about double the size of Medium, and Small is about half the size of Medium. 5. Checking the print results of pattern print On the Color Adjustment tab, select OK to close the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box. On the Main tab, select OK, and then execute printing.
  • Page 163 Note • You can also set color balance on the Quick Setup tab by choosing Photo Printing under Commonly Used Settings, and then choosing Color/Intensity Manual Adjustment under Additional Features. 7. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. Then when you execute printing, the document is printed with the color balance that was adjusted by the pattern print function.
  • Page 164: 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. The following sample shows the print result when the brightness setting is changed. Light is selected Normal is selected Dark is selected...
  • Page 165 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the data is printed at the specified brightness. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 166: Adjusting Intensity

    Adjusting Intensity You can dilute (brighten) or intensify (darken) the colors of the overall image data during printing. The following sample shows the case when the intensity is increased so that all colors become more intense when the image data is printed. No adjustment Higher intensity The procedure for adjusting intensity is as follows:...
  • Page 167 Important • Adjust the slider gradually. 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Brightness...
  • Page 168: 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. On the other hand, to make the differences between the light and dark portions of images smaller and less distinct, reduce the contrast.
  • Page 169 After adjusting each color, click OK. Important • Adjust the slider gradually. 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
  • Page 170: Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)

    Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) You can look at the print results of pattern print and adjust the intensity/contrast. When you change the color balance or intensity/contrast of a document, the pattern print function prints the adjustment results in a list, together with the adjustment values. Described below is the procedure for adjusting the intensity/contrast while looking at the pattern.
  • Page 171 4. Setting pattern print When the Pattern Print dialog box opens, set the following items, and then click OK. Parameters to Adjust Select Intensity/Contrast. Printer Paper Size Select the paper size to be used for pattern printing. Note • Depending on the paper size selected on the Page Setup tab, there may be sizes that cannot be selected.
  • Page 172 On the Color Adjustment tab, select OK to close the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box. On the Main tab, select OK, and then execute printing. The printer then prints a pattern in which the intensity/contrast that you set is the center value. 6.
  • Page 173 Note • You can also set intensity/contrast on the Quick Setup tab by choosing Photo Printing under Commonly Used Settings, and then choosing Color/Intensity Manual Adjustment under Additional Features. 7. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. Then when you execute printing, the document is printed with the intensity/contrast that was adjusted by the pattern print function.
  • Page 174: Overview Of The Printer Driver

    Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Canon IJ Status Monitor Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Canon IJ Preview Deleting the Undesired Print Job Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
  • Page 175: Canon Ij Printer Driver

    Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver (called printer driver below) is a software that is installed on your computer for printing data with this printer. The printer driver converts the print data created by your application software into data that your printer can understand, and sends the converted data to the printer.
  • Page 176: How To Open The Printer Driver Setup Window

    How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window You can display the printer driver setup window from the application software in use or from the printer icon. Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Application Software Follow the procedure below to configure printing profile when printing. 1.
  • Page 177: Canon Ij Status Monitor

    Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the printer and the progress of printing. You will know the status of the printer with graphics, icons, and messages. Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor launches automatically when print data is sent to the printer.
  • Page 178: Checking The Ink Status From Your Computer

    Ink Details dialog box. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described on the screen. Note • You can also display the Ink Details dialog box by selecting the ink icon on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 179: 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.
  • Page 180: Deleting The Undesired Print Job

    Deleting the Undesired Print Job If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. If the printer does not start printing, canceled or failed print job data may be remaining.
  • Page 181: 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. Restrictions on the Printer Driver • With some applications, the Copies setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver may not be enabled.
  • Page 182 5. Open Word's Print dialog box again. 6. Open the printer driver setup window and click OK. 7. Start printing. • If bitmap printing is enabled in Adobe Illustrator (Adobe Systems Incorporated), printing may take time or some data may not be printed. Print after unchecking the Bitmap Printing check box in the Print dialog box.
  • Page 183: Printer Driver Description

    Printer Driver Description Quick Setup tab Description Main tab Description Page Setup tab Description Maintenance tab Description Canon IJ Preview Description Canon IJ XPS Preview Description Canon IJ Status Monitor Description Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 184: Quick Setup Tab Description

    Quick Setup tab Description The Quick Setup tab is for registering commonly used print settings. When you select a registered setting, the printer automatically switches to the preset items. Commonly Used Settings The names and icons of frequently used printing profiles are registered. When you select a printing profile according to the purpose of the document, settings that match the purpose are applied.
  • Page 185 Check this check box to display a preview before printing. Uncheck this check box if you do not want to display a preview. Important • To use the Canon IJ XPS Preview, you must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile installed on your computer. Additional Features Displays the frequently used, convenient functions for the printing profile that you selected for Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab.
  • Page 186 4-on-1 Printing Prints four pages of the document, side by side, on one sheet of paper. To change the page sequence, click the Page Setup tab, select Page Layout for Page Layout, and click Specify..Then in the Page Layout Printing dialog box that appears, specify the Page Order.
  • Page 187 Print Quality Selects your desired printing quality. Select one of the following to set the print quality level that is appropriate for the purpose. To set the print quality level individually, click the Main tab, and for Print Quality, select Custom. The Set...
  • Page 188 Options... Opens the Save Commonly Used Settings dialog box. Changes the details of printing profile to be saved. Save Commonly Used Settings dialog box Select the icons of the printing profiles to be registered to Commonly Used Settings, and change the items to be saved in the printing profiles.
  • Page 189 Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 190: Main Tab Description

    Main tab Description The Main tab allows you to create a basic print setup in accordance with the media type. Unless special printing is required, normal printing can be performed just by setting the items on this tab. Settings Preview The paper illustration shows how the original will be laid out on a sheet of paper.
  • Page 191 Shows what the print result will look like before you actually print the data. Check this check box to display a preview before printing. Important • To use the Canon IJ XPS Preview, you must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile installed on your computer. Defaults Restores all the settings you have changed to their default values.
  • Page 192: Color Adjustment Tab

    Note • The High, Standard, or Draft print quality modes are linked with the slider bar. Therefore when the slider bar is moved, the corresponding quality and value are displayed on the left. This is the same as when the corresponding radio button is selected for Print Quality on the Main tab. Color Adjustment Tab This tab allows you to adjust the color balance by changing the settings of the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast options.
  • Page 193 Contrast Adjusts the contrast between light and dark in the image to be printed. Moving the slider to the right increases the contrast, moving the slider to the left decreases the contrast. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. Print a pattern for color adjustment When the color balance or intensity/contrast is changed, the pattern printing function prints a list of the adjustment results along with the adjustment values.
  • Page 194 • In the XPS printer driver, ICM has become ICC Profile Matching. Driver Matching With Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. ICM (ICC Profile Matching) Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing.
  • Page 195 Important • Adobe RGB (1998) is not displayed when input profiles of Adobe RGB are not installed. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver...
  • Page 196: Page Setup Tab Description

    Page Setup tab Description The Page Setup tab allows you to determine how a document is to be arranged on the paper. Also, this tab allows you to set the number of copies and the order of printing. If the application which created the document has a similar function, set them with the application.
  • Page 197 Printer Paper Size Selects the size of paper actually loaded into the printer. The default setting is Same as Page Size to perform normal-sized printing. You can select a printer paper size when you select Fit-to-Page, Scaled, Page Layout, Tiling/Poster, or Booklet for Page Layout.
  • Page 198 Stapling Side Selects the stapling margin position. The printer analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best stapling margin position. Check Stapling Side, and select from the list to change it. Specify Margin... Opens the Specify Margin dialog box.
  • Page 199 Units Select the unit for entering a user-defined paper size. Paper Size Specifies the Width and the Height of the custom paper. Measurement is shown according to the units specified in Units. Page Layout Printing dialog box This dialog box allows you to select the number of document pages to be placed on one sheet of paper, the page order, and whether a page border line is to be printed around each document page.
  • Page 200 Print "Cut/Paste" lines in margins Specifies whether to print cut lines that serve as guidelines for pasting together the pages into a poster. Check this check box to print the cut lines. Print page range Specifies the printing range. Select All under normal circumstances. Select Pages to specify a specific page or range.
  • Page 201 Disable ICM required from the application software Disables the ICM function required from the application software. When an application software uses Windows ICM to print data, unexpected colors may be produced or the printing speed may decrease. If these problems occur, checking this check box may resolve the problems.
  • Page 202 Scale images using nearest-neighbor interpolation When an image is to be enlarged or reduced when printed, the printer uses a simple interpolation process to enlarge or reduce the image. If the image data in a printed document is not printed clearly, selecting this check box may improve the results.
  • Page 203: Stamp Tab

    Place stamp over text Sets how the stamp is to be printed over the document. Check the Stamp check box to enable this. Check this check box to print a stamp over the printed document page. The printed data may be hidden behind the stamp.
  • Page 204 Stamp Type Specifies the stamp type. Select Text to create a stamp with characters. Select Bitmap to create with a bitmap file. Select Date/Time/User Name to display the creation date/time and user name of the printed document. The setting items in the Stamp tab change depending on the selected type. When Stamp Type is Text or Date/Time/User Name Stamp Text Specifies the stamp text string.
  • Page 205 Placement Tab The Placement tab allows you to set the position where the stamp is to be printed. Preview Window Shows the status of the stamp configured in each tab. Position Specifies the stamp position on the page. Selecting Custom from the list allows you to enter values for the X-Position and Y-Position coordinates directly.
  • Page 206 File Specifies the name of the bitmap file to be used as the background. Select File... Opens the dialog box to open a file. Click this button to select a bitmap file (.bmp) to be used as the background. Layout Method Specifies how the background image is to be placed on the paper.
  • Page 207: Maintenance Tab Description

    Maintenance tab Description The Maintenance tab allows you to perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer. Cleaning Performs print head cleaning. Print head cleaning removes any blockage in the print head nozzles. Perform cleaning when printing becomes faint, or a specific color fails to print, even though all ink levels are sufficiently high.
  • Page 208 Align the print head immediately after installing the print head. When you click Print Head Alignment, the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box is displayed. Nozzle Check Prints a nozzle check pattern. Perform this function if printing becomes faint or a specific color fails to print. Print a nozzle check pattern, and check whether the print head is working properly.
  • Page 209 If this happens, click OK to display the most recent settings specified on your computer. View Print History This function starts the Canon IJ XPS preview, and displays the print history. Note • You can use this function only with the XPS printer driver.
  • Page 210: Initial Check Items

    Note • If you are using the XPS printer driver, the "Canon IJ Status Monitor" becomes the "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor". About Opens the About dialog box. The version of the printer driver, plus a copyright notice, can be checked.
  • Page 211 Note • If you do not know how to analyze the printed pattern, see Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer. Initial Check Items Check that the printer power is on, and open the cover of the printer. Check the following items for each ink. Then, if necessary, perform Nozzle Check or Cleaning. •...
  • Page 212 Auto Power Off Selects the auto power-off setting. If a printer driver operation or a printer operation is not performed within the specified time, the printer turns off. Quiet Settings dialog box When you click Quiet Settings, the Quiet Settings dialog box is displayed. Quiet Settings dialog box allows you to specify a setting that reduces the operating noise of the printer.
  • Page 213 Modules Lists the printer driver modules. Language Specifies the language you wish to use in the printer driver setup window. Important • If the font for displaying the language of your choice is not installed in your system, the characters will be garbled. Related Topics Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer...
  • Page 214: Canon Ij Preview Description

    Canon IJ Preview Description 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.
  • Page 215 This screen also allows you to change the media type and paper source settings. Help Menu When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ Preview is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information.
  • Page 216 Start Printing button Prints the documents selected in the document list. The printed documents are deleted from the list, and when all documents are printed, the Canon IJ XPS Preview closes. Cancel Printing button Ends the Canon IJ Preview, and cancels the printing of the document that is displayed on the preview screen.
  • Page 217: Canon Ij Xps Preview Description

    Canon IJ XPS Preview Description Canon IJ XPS 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 which is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.
  • Page 218 Adds the document saved in the print history to the document list. Exit Ends the Canon IJ XPS Preview. The documents remaining in the document list will be deleted from the list. This command has the same function as the Exit in the print settings area.
  • Page 219 Delete Document Deletes the selected document from the document list. If the document list contains only one document, the document is grayed out and cannot be selected. This command has the same function as the (Delete Document) on the toolbar. Grayscale Printing Allows you to change the monochrome print settings.
  • Page 220 Move to Last Moves the currently selected page to the end of the document. If the currently selected page is the last page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected. View Menu Selects the documents and pages to be displayed. Documents Use the following command to select the document to display.
  • Page 221 Select Page Information, Layout, or Manual Color Adjustment. Help Menu When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ XPS Preview is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information. (Print) Prints the documents selected in the document list.
  • Page 222 If the document list contains only one document, the document is grayed out and cannot be selected. (Reset Documents) Returns the document selected in the document list to their status before they were added to the Canon IJ XPS Preview.
  • Page 223 Pages Displays the number of pages in the print document. Important • The number displayed in Pages and the output page count are different. • To check the output page count, check the status bar at the bottom of the preview window. Status Displays the status of the print documents.
  • Page 224 The documents remaining in the document list will be deleted from the list. Print Prints the documents selected in the document list. The printed documents are deleted from the list, and when all documents are printed, the Canon IJ XPS Preview closes. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 225: Canon Ij Status Monitor Description

    Icons and messages are displayed when ink is running low (ink level warning). Canon IJ Status Monitor Overview Canon IJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer and ink with graphics and messages. You can check the information on the printing document and the printing progress during printing.
  • Page 226 Closes the Ink Details dialog box to return to Canon IJ Status Monitor. Help Menu When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ Status Monitor is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information.
  • Page 227: Updating The Printer Driver

    Updating the Printer Driver Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver Before Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 228: Obtaining The Latest Printer Driver

    Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver By updating the printer driver to the latest version of the printer driver, unresolved problems may be solved. You can check the version of the printer driver by clicking the About button on the Maintenance tab. You can access our website and download the latest printer driver for your model.
  • Page 229: Deleting The Unnecessary Printer Driver

    Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver The printer driver which you no longer use can be deleted. When deleting the printer driver, first exit all programs that are running. The procedure to delete the unnecessary printer driver is as follows: 1. Start the uninstaller •...
  • Page 230: Before Installing The Printer Driver

    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. Checking the Printer Status • Confirm that the USB port of this printer and the computer are firmly connected with the USB cable. •...
  • Page 231: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver You can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest printer driver and XPS printer driver for your model. The procedure for installing the downloaded printer driver is as follows: 1. Turn off the printer 2.
  • Page 232: Sharing The Printer On A Network

    • In case an error occurred when a document is printed by the client system to a shared printer, the error message of Canon IJ Status Monitor will be displayed both on the client system and the print server system. For regular printing, Canon IJ Status Monitor will be displayed only on the client system.
  • Page 233: Settings On Print Server

    Settings on Print Server When you use the printer on a network, set up the printer driver for sharing on the print server system. The procedure for setting up the print server systems is as follows: Install the printer driver on the print server system 2.
  • Page 234: Settings On Client Pc

    Settings on Client PC After setting up the print server system, set up the client system. The procedure for setting up the client systems is as follows: If you are using Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista Install the printer driver on the client systems Note •...
  • Page 235 Note • You must manually select the connection destination on the client computer. During installation, click Cancel in the Connect Cable window. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. In the Installation Incomplete window, select the Select printer port check box, click Manual Selection, and then select the appropriate port.
  • Page 236: Restrictions On Printer Sharing

    Restrictions on Printer Sharing If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Preview" with "Canon IJ XPS Preview" when reading this information. These are restrictions that apply when you are using a printer in a network environment. Check the restrictions for the environment you are using.
  • Page 237 When the Same Printer Driver is Installed in the Print Server System and the Client System as the Local Printer • The net crawl function may automatically create a network printer icon on the client system. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 238: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The Printer Cannot Be Powered On Printing Does Not Start Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected Paper Jams If an Error Occurs Search Each Function Problems with Printing Problems with Printing Quality Problems with the Printer Problems with Installation/Downloading About Errors/Messages Displayed...
  • Page 239: Problems With Printing

    Problems with Printing Printing Does Not Start Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 240: Printing Does Not Start

    • In Windows XP, select the Start menu > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. 3. Open the properties of the printer driver for the printer. • In Windows 8 or Windows 7, right-click the "Canon XXX" icon (where "XXX" is your printer's name), then select Printer properties. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 241: Restart Your Computer

    Properties. 4. 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).
  • Page 242: Paper Jams

    Paper Jams When paper is jammed, the Alarm lamp flashes orange and a troubleshooting message is displayed on the computer screen automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. For details on how to remove the jammed paper, refer to Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed).
  • Page 243: Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs

    Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Make sure that paper is loaded. Check1 Loading Paper Make sure of the following when you load paper. Check2 • When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets before loading. •...
  • Page 244 Clean the paper feed roller. Check7 Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Note • Cleaning the paper feed roller will wear the roller, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 245: Printing Stops Before It Is Completed

    Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Is the paper loaded? Check1 Make sure that paper is loaded. If the printer has run out of paper, load paper. Do the printing documents have lots of photographs or illustrations? Check2 As printing large data such as photos or graphics takes time for the printer and the computer to process, the printer may appear to have stopped operating.
  • Page 246: Problems With Printing Quality

    Problems with Printing Quality Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 247: 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. Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded Check1 paper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.
  • Page 248: Cannot Print To End Of Job

    Cannot Print to End of Job Select the setting not to compress the printing data. Check1 If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved. Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.
  • Page 249: No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks

    No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 250 Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance Check2 operations such as Print Head Cleaning. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head...
  • Page 251: Colors Are Unclear

    Colors Are Unclear Is the Nozzle Check Pattern printed properly? Check1 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning.
  • Page 252: Lines Are Misaligned

    Lines Are Misaligned Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Perform Print Head Alignment. Check2 If printed lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Increase the print quality and try printing again.
  • Page 253: Line Does Not Print Or Prints Partially

    Line Does Not Print or Prints Partially Is the Page Layout Printing performed or the Binding margin function used? Check1 When the Page Layout Printing or Binding margin function is being used, thin lines may not be printed. Try thickening the lines in the document. Is the size of the print data extremely large? Check2 Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.
  • Page 254: Image Does Not Print Or Prints Partially

    Image Does Not Print or Prints Partially Select the setting not to compress the printing data. Check1 If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved. Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.
  • Page 255: Printed Paper Curls Or Has Ink Blots

    Is Photo Paper used for printing photographs? Check3 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. Media Types You Can Use Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 256: Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched

    Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged The Edges of Paper Are Smudged Printed Surface Is Smudged Printed Surface Is Scratched Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the followings: Check2 Check to see if the paper you are printing on is suitable for your printing purpose.
  • Page 257 2. Check that the paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note • Depending on the media type, the paper may be smudged or may not be fed properly even if it is not curled inward.
  • Page 258 When performing duplex printing, the inside of the printer may become stained with ink, causing the printout to become smudged. Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the printer. Cleaning Inside the Printer Note • To prevent the inside of the printer from stains, set the paper size correctly. Set the time to dry the printed surface longer.
  • Page 259: Back Of The Paper Is Smudged

    Back of the Paper Is Smudged Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the printer. Check2 Cleaning Inside the Printer Note • When performing duplex printing or too much printing, the inside may become stained with ink. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 260: Colors Are Uneven Or Streaked

    Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Colors Are Uneven Colors Are Streaked Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance Check2 operations such as Print Head Cleaning. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
  • Page 261 Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 262: Ink Is Not Ejected

    Ink Is Not Ejected When a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, replace it with a new one. Check1 Is the FINE cartridge installed properly? Check2 If the FINE cartridge is not installed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly. Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges.
  • Page 263: Problems With The Printer

    Problems with the Printer The Printer Cannot Be Powered On The Printer Turns Off Unintentionally Cannot Connect to Computer Properly FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 264: The Printer Cannot Be Powered On

    The Printer Cannot Be Powered On Press the ON/RESUME button. Check1 Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the power cord Check2 connector of the printer, then turn it back on. Unplug the printer from the power supply, then plug the printer back in and turn Check3 the printer back on after leaving it for at least 2 minutes.
  • Page 265: The Printer Turns Off Unintentionally

    The Printer Turns Off Unintentionally Deactivate the setting to turn the unit off automatically. Check The printer turns off automatically according to the elapsed time you specified if you activate the setting to turn the unit off automatically. If you do not want the printer to turn off automatically, open the printer driver setup window and in Auto Power under the Maintenance sheet, select Disable for Auto Power Off.
  • Page 266: Cannot Connect To Computer Properly

    Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Printing Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/"This device can perform faster" Message Is Displayed If your system environment is not fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. In this case, the printer operates properly but printing speed may slow down due to communication speed.
  • Page 267: Fine Cartridge Holder Does Not Move To The Position For Replacing

    FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Is the POWER lamp off? Check1 Check if the POWER lamp is lit. The FINE cartridge holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the cover and turn the printer on.
  • Page 268: Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed

    Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed Is the printer status monitor enabled? Check Make sure that Enable Status Monitor is selected on the Option menu of the printer status monitor. 1. Open the printer driver setup window. How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window 2.
  • Page 269: Problems With Installation/Downloading

    Problems with Installation/Downloading Cannot Install the Printer Driver Easy-WebPrint EX Does Not Start Up or Easy-WebPrint EX Menu Does Not Appear Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 270: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    Cannot Install the Printer Driver • 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. 1. Select items as shown below. ◦ In Windows 8, select the Explorer icon in Taskbar on Desktop, then select Computer from the list on the left.
  • Page 271: Printer Driver

    Note • The printer is not detected. Check the connection. may be displayed depending on the computer you use. Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the printer and the Check1 computer. Follow the procedure below to connect the printer and the computer again. Check2 1.
  • Page 272: Easy-Webprint Ex Does Not Start Up Or Easy-Webprint Ex Menu Does Not Appear

    Is Canon Easy-WebPrint EX displayed on the Toolbars menu in the Internet Check1 Explorer's View menu? If Canon Easy-WebPrint EX is not displayed, Easy-WebPrint EX is not installed on your computer. Install the latest Easy-WebPrint EX onto your computer from our website. Note •...
  • Page 273: About Errors/Messages Displayed

    About Errors/Messages Displayed If an Error Occurs A Message Is Displayed Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 274: 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. Take the appropriate action described in the message. When an error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes orange and a Support Code (error number) is displayed on the computer screen.
  • Page 275 Support Code Corresponding to the Number of Alternate Flashes of the POWER Lamp and the Alarm Lamp Example of 2 times flashing: (A) Flashes (B) Goes off Number of flashes Cause Support Code 2 flashes Printer error has occurred. 5100 7 flashes Printer error has occurred.
  • Page 276 For details on how to resolve errors without Support Codes, see A Message Is Displayed. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 277: A Message Is Displayed

    Faxes. 3. Open the properties of printer driver for the printer. • In Windows 8 or Windows 7, right-click the "Canon XXX" icon (where "XXX" is your printer's name), then select Printer properties. • In Windows Vista or Windows XP, right-click the "Canon XXX" icon (where "XXX" is your printer's name), then select Properties.
  • Page 278 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). • If the setting is incorrect: Reinstall the printer driver with the Setup CD-ROM or install it from our website.
  • Page 279: Other Error Messages

    Other Error Messages If an error message is displayed outside the printer status monitor, check the Check following: • "Could not spool successfully due to insufficient disk space" Delete any unnecessary files to increase the amount of free space on the disk. •...
  • Page 280 This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task. If you are logged on to an administrator account, follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Select Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. 3. Select Change. 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.
  • Page 281: If You Cannot Resolve The Problem

    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 •...
  • Page 282: Support Code List

    Support Code List The support code appears on the computer screen when an error occurs. "Support Code" means the error number and appears with an error message. When an error occurs, check the support code displayed on the computer screen and take the appropriate action.
  • Page 283: Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed)

    Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed) If the paper is jammed, remove it following the procedure appropriate for each case. • If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot or the rear tray: 1300 • If the paper tears and you cannot remove it from the paper output slot or from the rear tray: Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer •...
  • Page 284 1300 Cause Paper is jammed in the paper output slot or in the rear tray. Action Remove the jammed paper following the procedure below. Important • When the paper jam error has occurred, you cannot turn the printer off the even if you press the ON/ RESUME button on the printer.
  • Page 285 If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the printer, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 286: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Printer

    Paper Is Jammed inside the Printer If the jammed paper tears and you cannot remove the paper either from the paper output slot or from the rear tray, or if the jammed paper remains inside the printer, remove the paper following the procedure below.
  • Page 287 3. Hold the jammed paper with your hands. If the paper is rolled up, pull it out. 4. Pull the paper slowly not to tear it, then pull the paper out. 5. Make sure that all the jammed paper is removed. If the paper is torn, a piece of paper may remain inside the printer.
  • Page 288 • Does the piece of paper remain in the right side or the left side space (B) inside the printer? 6. Close the cover. 7. Reload the paper, and press the ON/RESUME button on the printer. The printer resumes printing. Note •...
  • Page 289: In Other Cases

    In Other Cases Make sure of the following: Are there any foreign objects around the paper output slot? Check1 Are there any foreign objects in the rear tray? Check2 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.
  • Page 290 1000 Cause There is no paper in the rear tray. Action Load paper in the rear tray and press the printer's ON/RESUME button. Important • When the paper out error has occurred, you cannot turn the printer off the even if you press the ON/ RESUME button on the printer.
  • Page 291 1200 Cause The cover is open. Action Close the cover and wait for a while. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 292 1203 Cause The cover is opened while printing is in progress. Action If paper is left inside the printer, remove the paper slowly with both hands and close the cover. Press the printer's ON/RESUME button to dismiss the error. The printer ejects one blank sheet of paper and resumes printing from the next paper. The printer will not reprint the page that was printed when the cover is opened.
  • Page 293 1401 Cause The FINE cartridge is not installed. Action Install the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 294 1403 Cause The FINE cartridge cannot be recognized. Action Replace the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 295 1485 Cause Appropriate ink cartridge is not installed. Action Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge is not compatible with this printer. Install the appropriate ink cartridge. If you want to cancel printing, press the printer's ON/RESUME button. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 296 1682 Cause The FINE cartridge cannot be recognized. Action Replace the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 297 1684 Cause The ink cartridge cannot be recognized. Action Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge may not be installed properly or may not be compatible with this printer. Install the appropriate ink cartridge. If you want to cancel printing, press the printer's ON/RESUME button. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 298 Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 299 1687 Cause The FINE cartridge is not installed properly. Action Retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray, open the cover, then remove the FINE cartridges. Then install the FINE cartridges again. Push the FINE cartridge until it clicks into place. After installing, close the cover.
  • Page 300 1688 Cause The ink has run out. Action Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the printer's ON/RESUME button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition. The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled.
  • Page 301 1700 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the printer's ON/RESUME button to continue printing. Contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 302 1701 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the printer's ON/RESUME button to continue printing. Contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 303 1890 Cause The protective material for the FINE cartridge holder or the tape may remain attached to the holder. Action Make sure that the protective material or the tape does not remain attached to the FINE cartridge holder. If you find the protective material or the tape remains attached, retract the output tray extension and the paper output tray to remove the protective material or the tape.
  • Page 304 The specified data cannot be printed. Action When you print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, confirm the message on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon FINE cartridges are all installed properly, then start printing again. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 305 4102 Cause The media type and paper size are not set correctly. Action Press the printer's ON/RESUME button to cancel printing, change the media type or paper size setting, then print again. • When the media type is set to Photo Paper Plus Glossy II: Set the paper size to 4"x6"...
  • Page 306 5100 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Cancel printing, turn off the printer. Then clear the jammed paper or protective material that is preventing the FINE cartridge holder from moving, and turn on the printer again. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
  • Page 307 5200 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 308 5400 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 309 5B00 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 310 5B01 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 311 6000 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 312 6800 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 313 6801 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 314 6930 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 315 6931 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 316 6932 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 317 6933 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 318 6940 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 319 6941 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 320 6942 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 321 6943 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 322 6944 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 323 6945 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 324 6946 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 325: B200

    B200 Cause An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 326: B201

    B201 Cause An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred. Action Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Contact the service center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

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