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1. 58 Appendix Solution Menu Windows Only Solution Menu ooi 2 Find information on Canon products N How to Use This Screen Point to a button on the screen to display the description of each function To use a function click the corresponding button Click the buttons on the title bar to change the screen size Start Solution Menu when Windows starts This menu screen helps you to easily launch bundled applications or on screen manuals Also you can easily access useful web sites to get tips on how to use your printer Experience how easy it is to launch menu items by using the menu screen that appears automatically when your computer starts up For details refer to the Introduction to Solution Menu on screen manual My Printer Windows Only This application helps you to operate this printer Use this application to open the printer driver or the status monitor screen and confirm or change both the printer settings or status Also this application has a menu to provide troubleshooting tips when problems arise Double click the icon on the desktop and experience how easy operating the printer can be Appendix 59 Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution dpi 4800 horizontal x 1200 vertical Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1 4800 inch at minimum Interface USB Print width 8 inches 203 2 mm max for Borderles
2. 21 Print Head Cleaning 22 Print Head Deep Cleaning ccereeeee 25 Aligning the Print Head Replacing a FINE Cartridge Keeping the Best Printing Results 36 Cleaning Your Printer o n 37 Troubleshooting ccceccceseeeesseeeeseeeeeeseeee 43 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 0 0 44 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 45 Print Results Not Satisfactory 46 Printer Does Not Start a Paper Does Not Feed Properly 0 51 Pa per JANG sn vocuncarncnn sneer dnaresnalnakinsan ee 52 Alarm Lamp Flashes Orang 1see 53 Message Appears on the Computer Screen 55 Appendix How to Use the Documentation P Reading the On screen Manuals Solution Menu Windows Only My Printer Windows Only vad Specifications a esr enirinte Users in the U S A ee eeceeeeesecereteeeteeeteees 62 Introduction This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols A 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 A Caution Instructions that if ignored could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment These must be observed for safe operation
3. 40 Routine Maintenance 4 oO oO N O Load this and only this sheet of paper in the A Rear Tray with the open side facing up A Load the paper after unfolding it Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop up menu Click Bottom Plate Cleaning Confirm the displayed message and click OK The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer Check the folded part of the ejected paper If it is smudged with ink perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again Important Do not perform any other operation while the bottom plate is being cleaned If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice the protrusions inside the printer may be stained Clean them according to instructions See Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer on page 42 Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again make sure to use a new piece of paper Routine Maintenance 41 Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer If protrusions inside the printer are stained wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like A Caution Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the printer 42 Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the printer Note This section mainly describes the
4. Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed nozzle check pattern Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary Windows If you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box that is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern go to step 4 3 d Make sure that the printer is on 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual 3 Open the printer properties dialog box 22 Routine Maintenance 4 Start Print Head Cleaning 1 Click the Maintenance tab 2 Click Cleaning Print Head Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes This takes about 60 seconds 3 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the Rear Tray 4 Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern is printed Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink Replace
5. Important Instructions that must be observed for safe operation 2 Introduction A Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual A Warning You may cause an electric shock fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners Power supply Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet Never damage modify stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other equipment extension lead cord 2 or 3 way adapter etc Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted If you detect smoke unusual smells or strange noises around the printer immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call for service Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collected on the plug and the power outlet If the printer is placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust smoke or high humidity the dust collected on the plug absorb
6. is your printer s name which appears on the taskbar during printing 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility Refer to Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility Macintosh in the User s Guide on screen manual 2 Select Ink Level Information in the pop up menu To confirm the ink level information click Ink Details 32 Routine Maintenance E Replacing FINE Cartridges When FINE Cartridges run out of ink replace them using the following steps Important Handling FINE Cartridges Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge The printer may not print out properly if you touch it A Electrical Contacts B Print Head Nozzles To maintain optimal printing quality we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE Cartridges Refilling ink is not recommended Once you remove a FINE Cartridge replace it immediately Do not leave the printer with FINE Cartridges removed Replace empty cartridges with new ones If you insert FINE Cartridges that has been removed once the printer may not print out properly due to some reasons such as clogging of the nozzles Furthermore with such cartridges the Low Ink Warning may not be displayed properly Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open This will cause the FINE Cartridge to dry out and the printer may not operate properly when it is reinstalled To mainta
7. High Resolution Paper 8 5 x 11 100 sheets Matte Photo Paper 4 x 6 120 sheets Matte Photo Paper 8 5 x 11 50 sheets Photo Paper Glossy 4 x 6 50 sheets Photo Paper Glossy 4 x 6 100 sheets Photo Paper Glossy 8 5 x 11 50 sheets Photo Paper Glossy 8 5 x 11 100 sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4 x 6 50 sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4 x 6 120 sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5 x 7 20 sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy 8 5 x 11 20 sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 4 x 6 50 Sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 4 x 6 100 Sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 5 x 7 20 Sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 8 x 10 20 Sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 8 5 x 11 20 Sheets Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss 4 x 6 50 sheets Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss 8 x 10 20 sheets Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss 8 5 x 11 20 sheets Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 20 sheets Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 75 sheets Photo Paper Pro 8 x 10 20 sheets Photo Paper Pro 8 5 x 11 15 sheets Photo Stickers 16 stickers sheet 5 sheets pack Call 1 800 OK CANON to locate a dealer near you or visit the Canon eStore at www estore usa canon com Order 1899B002 1900B002 0615B002 0617B002 1029A069 9157A023 1033A011 7981A014 7981A004 0775B021 0775B022 0775B023 0775B024 7980A012 7980A022 7980A019 7980A006 2311B022 2311B023 2311B024 2311B025 2311B001 1686B014 1686B017 1686B020 1029A014
8. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 1 516 3
9. Plug the power plug all the way in since it may be difficult to plug Unnecessary print jobs are left in Restarting your computer may solve the problem queue Computer problems If there are any unnecessary print jobs follow the procedure below to delete them Windows 1 Open the printer properties dialog box Refer to Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel in Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Windows of the User s Guide on screen manual 2 Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status The printer status monitor is displayed 3 Click Display Print Queue 4 Select Cancel All Documents on the Printer menu You may not be able to select this depending on the privileges of the account 5 When the confirmation message is displayed click Yes The print jobs are deleted M 1 Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the list of print jobs in progress 2 Select the print job to delete and click The print jobs are deleted The printer is not ready Check if the Power lamp is lit green If the Power lamp is off turn the printer on While the Power lamp is flashing green the printer is initializing Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green Note When printing large data such as a photo or graphics it may take longer to start printing While the Power lamp is flashing green the computer is processing data and sendi
10. Routine Maintenance 35 6 Close the Top Cover Note lf the Alarm lamp still flashes orange after the Top Cover is closed see Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 When you start printing after replacing the FINE Cartridge Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes The Power lamp flashes green during cleaning If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is misaligned align the Print Head position See Aligning the Print Head on page 27 Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles note the following Note Ink may blur depending on the paper in the following cases Printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint stick or Printed area is stained with water or sweat If the print head nozzles get clogged printouts will become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly For details see When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect on page 18 E When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer 1 Press the Power button to turn off the printer 2 Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out This takes a few seconds or as long as around 15 seconds 3 Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet If you are using a power outlet strip you can switch it off instead When you pre
11. envelope from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration Before Using the Printer Important Put unused paper back into the package and store them avoiding heat humidity and direct sunlight Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed Note For a detailed description of printing media types refer to Printing Media in the User s Guide on screen manual Media Types You Cannot Use Do not use the following types of paper Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction Additionally when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper do not use paper thinner than a post card including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size Folded curled or wrinkled paper Damp paper Paper that is too thin weighing less than 17 Ib 64 gsm Paper that is too thick plain paper except for Canon genuine paper weighing more than 28 Ib 105 gsm Picture postcards Postcards affixed with photos or stickers Any type of paper with holes Paper that is not rectangular Paper bound with staples or glue Paper with adhesives Paper decorated with glitter etc 10 Before Using the Printer E Loading Paper Important You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers Always load paper in portrait orientation A Loading paper in land
12. equipment covered by a separate warranty Separate Warranty Repairs of such Canon brand peripheral equipment shall be governed by the terms of the Separate Warranty Non Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the Product are sold as is and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and all such warranties are disclaimed The sole warranty if any with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product and does not apply in the following cases a Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse neglect mishandling improper packaging by you alteration accident electrical current fluctuations improper use failure to follow operating or maintenance instructions in or environmental conditions prescribed in Canon USA s user s manual or other documentation or services performed by someone other than a Canon USA repair facility or ASF Without limiting the foregoing dropping the Product scratches and abrasions will be presumed to have resulted from misuse abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the user s manual or other documentation for the Product b Use of parts media software or supplies other than those sold by Canon USA including non Canon ink cartridges or refille
13. is required for the Product during the limited warranty period Canon USA offers two hardware support options Authorized Service Facility Carry In Mail In Service Canon USA s Carry In Mail In Service provides repair or exchange at Canon USA s option through Canon USA s Authorized Service Facility ASF network The name and telephone number of the ASF s near you may be obtained from Canon USA s Web site at www canontechsupport com or by calling the Canon USA Customer Care Center at 1 800 828 4040 or any time while speaking to a technical support person A Product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or exchanged as determined by Canon USA and returned without charge by the ASF InstantExchange Service A Canon Customer Care Center or ASF technician will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem and if possible correct it over the telephone If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone and you elect the InstantExchange option a reference number will be issued to you You will be asked for the Product serial number and other information pertaining to your Product and for a ship to location for the replacement Product must include street address The Canon USA repair facility will ship out the replacement Product prepaid by Canon USA After receipt of the replacement Product with instructions and a prepaid waybill follow the enclosed instructions on how to ship your product to the Canon USA repair facili
14. location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty in direct sunlight outdoors or close to a heating source To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F and humidity of 10 to 90 condensation free Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet Do not place the printer with its back attached to the wall Power supply Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you can easily unplug the power plug if necessary Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord Do not use an extension lead cord Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing Do not place any object on the printer Do not place metal objects paper clips staples etc or containers of flammable solvents alcohol thinners etc on top of the printer If any foreign object metal or liquid fall into the printer unplug the power plug and call for service Do not transport or store the printer on a slant vertically or upside down as the ink may leak and damage the printer Safety Precautions FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges Keep FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges out of the reach of children In case ink is
15. methods of printer operation for troubleshooting To handle problems using your computer refer to Troubleshooting in the User s Guide on screen manual For details on how to view the on screen manuals see Reading the On screen Manuals on page 58 Cannot Install the Printer Driver on page 44 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly on page 45 Print Results Not Satisfactory on page 46 Paper Does Not Feed Properly on page 51 Paper Jams on page 52 e Printer Does Not Start on page 50 e Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 e Message Appears on the Computer Screen on page 55 If an Error Occurs When the Printer Is Connected to a Computer 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 The message may vary depending on the version of your operating system Windows Canon iP2600 series USB001 Paper out 1 Load paper 2 x a oa 2 Press the printer s RESUME button Cancel Printing M Error Number 1000 No paper Load the paper correctly and press the RESUME button on the printer Delete Job Stop AllJobs_ StopJob Troubleshooting 43 Cannot Install the Printer Driver If you were unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection scre
16. service program that provides up to three full years of service and support coverage at a very attractive price CarePAK offers toll free Canon technical support and includes Canon s superb InstantExchange product replacement program For further information about extending your Canon service and support call 1 800 385 2155 or visit our Web site at www canonesp com CarePAK must be purchased during your product s warranty period For more information and updated program specifics please visit our web site at www canontechsupport com Support program specifics are subject to change without notice Canon PIXMA iP2600 eres Photo Printer Quick Start Guide CANON INC 2008 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever without the express written Permission Disclaimer Canon U S A Inc has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer All statements technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representation or warranties concerning the products described Depending on your application program operations may differ For details refer to the instruction manual of your appl
17. the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 31 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern and take appropriate action See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 21 Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice try Print Head Deep Cleaning See Print Head Deep Cleaning on page 25 Routine Maintenance 23 M If you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box that is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern go to step 4 3 1 2 Make sure that the printer is on Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box Start Print Head Cleaning 1 Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop up menu 2 Click Cleaning 3 Confirm the displayed message and click OK Print Head Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes This takes about 60 seconds Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning 4 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the Rear Tray 5 Confirm the displayed message an
18. 10 to make sure that the paper you are using is suitable If the paper is curled see Paper is curled on page 49 to correct paper curl When performing Borderless Printing print quality may be reduced at the top and bottom edges of the paper Make sure that the paper you are using is suitable for Borderless Printing For details refer to Printing Area in the User s Guide on screen manual Inappropriate Paper Thickness Lever Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever according to the type of paper setting you are printing on See Paper Handling on page 9 Depending on the printing content the printing surface may become scratched or the corners or edges of the paper may become smudged even for the types of paper to set the lever to the left In this case set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing If the lever is not set back to the left the inside of the printer is more likely to get dirty due to the wider clearance between the print head and the loaded paper It may also reduce print quality Printing beyond the recommended If you are printing beyond the recommended printing area of your printing paper printing area the lower edge of the paper may become stained with ink Resize your original document in your application software For details on recommended printing area refer to Printing Area in the User s Guid
19. 1029A027 1029A059 1029A004 0001C001 2008 Canon U S A Inc Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and may be a registered trademark or trademarks in other countries All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners The following FINE Cartridges are compatible with this product PG 30 CL 31 PG 40 cL 41 For information on product specifications please visit our website at www usa canon com QT5 1427 V01 XXXXXXXX CANON INC 2008 PRINTED IN VIETNAM
20. 28 5600 m Canon U S A INC LIMITED WARRANTY U S A Only The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to the new or refurbished Canon brand product Product packaged with this limited warranty when purchased and used in the United States only The Product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase Product returned to a Canon USA repair facility or a Canon USA Authorized Service Facility ASF and proven to be defective upon inspection will be a repaired utilizing new remanufactured repaired and or recycled parts b exchanged for new or c exchanged for a refurbished Product as determined by the Canon USA repair facility or the ASF Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty period of the Product A dated proof of purchase is required at the time of warranty service A copy of your dated bill of sale will satisfy this requirement This warranty does not cover any accessories or any consumables such as paper or ink cartridges as to which there shall be no warranty or replacement 62 Appendix This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computers peripheral equipment and software Canon USA shall have no responsibility for such items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral
21. Canon Exif Print PIXMA iP2600 series Quick Start Guide JHE il QT51427V01 Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon please record the following information Serial Number located on the inside of the product Model Number located on the top of the product Setup CD ROM number located on the CD ROM Purchase Date Customer Technical Support Sequence 1 Internet www canontechsupport com For quick and comprehensive self help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment the place to start is our helpful tech support web site In addition the latest driver downloads answers to frequently asked questions product information and where to buy instructions are found here 2 Email Tech Support www canontechsupport com For individual attention to a special issue try emailing our friendly technical support representatives specially trained to communicate quick easy and logical solutions to your inquiries within 24 hours 3 Toll Free Live Tech Support 1 800 828 4040 This option provides live telephone technical support free of service charges Monday Saturday excluding holidays during your product s 90 days limited warranty period Telephone Device for the Deaf TDD support is available at 1 866 251 3752 4 Extended Service and Support www canonesp com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is a cost attractive and easy to use extended
22. Paper Plus Semi gloss Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Glossy II Photo Paper Pro Matte Photo Paper Photo Stickers Media Suited for Business Documents High Resolution Paper Super White Paper Annual Report Before Using the Printer E Paper Handling Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model Paper Paper Paper Printer Driver Support Load Output Thickness Setting for Media Limit Tray Load Lever Type Limit Plain Paper 3 Around Around Left Plain Paper 100 sheets 50 sheets Envelopes 4 5 envelopes 6 Right Envelope High Resolution HR 101N 80 sheets 50 sheets Left High Resolution Paper Paper Super White Paper SW 201 80 sheets 50 sheets Left Plain Paper Glossy Photo Pa er GP 501 A4 Letter 6 Left Glossy Photo Paper Everyday Use 5 x 7 127 0 Matte Photo Paper MP 101 X i Gi Left Matte Photo Paper and 8 x 10 Photo Paper Glossy GP 502 203 2 x 254 0 Left Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus SG 201 mm 10 sheets Left Photo Paper Plus 5 Semi gloss 4 x6 101 6 Semi gloss Photo Paper Pro 5 PR 101 x 152 4 mm Left Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus PP 101 and Wide 20 Left Photo Paper Plus Glossy sheets Glossy Photo Paper Plus PP 201 Left Photo Paper Plus Glossy II gt Glossy II Photo Stickers PS 101 1 sheet Left Glossy Photo Paper T Shirt Transfers TR 301 1 sheet Right T Shir
23. SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CANON USA OR ITS ASF HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA OR ITS ASF BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE POSSESSION USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT SOLD BY CANON USA NOT CAUSED SOLELY AND DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA OR ITS ASF SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL Appendix 63 PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support options Interactive troubleshooting e mail technical support the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions www canontechsupport com Toll free live technical support Monday Saturday excluding holidays at 1 800 828 4040 Telephone Device for the Deaf TDD 1 866 251 3752 Repair or Exchange Service Options In the event service
24. The print head alignment pattern is printed Printing takes about three minutes to complete Canon iP2600 series Important Taik Hasi Do not open the Top Cover while printing Cancel _ 4 After the pattern is printed click Yes Canon P2600 series z The dialog for entering a print head alignment value is displayed j Were the patterns If no patterns were printed or if the printout is noticeably blurred click No and start again from the beginning Routine Maintenance 27 4 Look at the printout and adjust the print head position 1 Check the printed patterns and select the number of the pattern in column A that has the least noticeable streaks Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern pick the setting that produces the least noticeable white streaks TULA A B C D A Less noticeable vertical white streaks B More noticeable vertical white streaks Print Head Alignment EA C Less noticeable horizontal white streaks D alignment Examine the printed pattems and enter the je pattem with the least amount of streaking in the More noticeable horizontal white streaks Adjustment in Columns Ato F Sto 5 2 Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the T pattern number for column L then click OK pone 3 Confirm the displayed message and click OK Column D Column E Column F Adjustment in Colu
25. accidentally licked or swallowed rinse out mouth or give one or two glasses of water to drink If irritation or discomfort occurs obtain medical advice immediately In case ink gets in contact with eyes rinse with water immediately In case ink gets in contact with skin wash with soap and water immediately If irritation to eyes or skin persists obtain medical advice immediately Do not shake FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges Ink may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area Never touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge Ink Cartridge after printing The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns Do not throw FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges into fire Safety Precautions 5 Before Using the Printer Included Items Check that all the following items are in the box If anything is missing or damaged contact your Canon Service representative Printer Setup CD ROM Easy Setup Instructions Setup Sheet Quick Start Guide Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges Power cord Additional documents A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing E Turning on the Printer Note If preparatory operations below are not complete follow your setup sheet to complete them The FINE Cartridges are set into place The printer is
26. almost full See Eight flashes Ink absorber is almost full in Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 M E Ink Info Number 1688 Is Displayed Ink has run out Refer to Four Flashes Ink has run out in Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 M E Ink Info Number 1686 Is Displayed Ink level cannot be detected Refer to Sixteen Flashes Ink level cannot be detected in Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 56 Troubleshooting Appendix How to Use the Documentation Provided Lo Printed Documentation Setup Sheet Be sure to read this sheet first This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready for use Quick Start Guide This guide Read this guide when starting to use the printer After following instructions in your setup sheet we recommend you read this guide to familiarize yourself with the basic operations for example printing from your computer On screen Manuals User s Guide Read this guide when starting to use the printer If the Quick Start Guide does not provide you enough information please refer to the User s Guide that can be installed from the Setup CD ROM This guide provides detailed instructions for printing media printing from your computer routine maintenance troubleshooting Additional guides are also available for advanced features PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide for full i
27. atile liquids such as thinners benzene acetone or any other chemical cleaner to clean the printer as this may cause a malfunction or damage the printer s surface Wiping Off Dirt on the Printer Be sure to use a soft cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface with it gently Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning A Caution Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the printer Do not use tissue paper rough textured cloth or similar materials as this may scratch the surface Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Roller Cleaning Clean the paper feed roller if paper is not fed properly Cleaning the paper feed roller will wear the roller so perform this only when necessary Windows A Make sure that the printer is on and then remove any paper from the Rear Tray Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual Open the printer properties dialog box Click the Maintenance tab and then Roller Cleaning Confirm the displayed message and then click OK The Paper Feed Roller will rotate as they clean Make sure that the paper feed roller stops rotating When the message appears load three sheets of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in portrait ori
28. ce InstantExchange warranty service is subject to the availability of refurbished or new replacement units 64 Appendix Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 USA 2008 Canon U S A Inc Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc in the United States and may also be a registered trademark in other countries Appendix 65 Index A Turning off the Printer 7 Appendix 57 Turning on the Printer 6 B Before Using the Printer 6 Cc Canon U S A INC LIMITED WARRANTY USA Only 62 Cleaning exterior 37 inside 39 protrusions inside the printer 42 roller 37 L Loading Printing Paper envelopes 13 paper 11 recommended paper and requirements 9 small sized paper 15 Media cannot use 10 specialty 8 Media Type 9 N Nozzle Check Pattern examining 21 printing 19 P Print Head aligning 27 cleaning 22 deep cleaning 25 Printing from Your Computer 16 Macintosh 17 Windows 16 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 31 ink status information 31 Routine Maintenance 18 S Safety Precautions 3 Specialty Media 8 Specifications 60 System Requirements 61 T Troubleshooting 43 66 Ordering Information For additional supplies use the following descriptions and order numbers Description FINE Cartridges PG 30 Black CL 31 Color PG 40 Black CL 41 Color Canon Specialty Papers All Occasion Photo Cards 4 x 8 50 sheets Glossy Photo Paper Credit Card Size 100 sheets
29. connected to your computer or a compatible device The printer driver is installed 1 Press the Power button The Power lamp flashes green and changes to steady non flashing light Note If the Alarm lamp begins to flash orange see Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 2 Turon your computer 6 Before Using the Printer E Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer press the Power button When the Power lamp stops flashing the printer is turned off This takes a few seconds or as long as around 15 seconds Important When turning off the printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer 1 Confirm that the Power lamp on the printer has gone out 2 Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet or switch off the power outlet strip When you press the Power button to turn off the printer the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to prevent the ink from drying If you remove the power plug or switch off the power outlet strip before the Power lamp goes out this capping will not be done properly causing the Print Head to dry and clog Before Using the Printer 7 Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray E Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality Photo Quality Media Glossy Photo Paper Photo
30. d click Print Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern is printed Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 31 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern and take appropriate action See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 21 Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice try Print Head Deep Cleaning See Print Head Deep Cleaning on page 25 24 Routine Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning try Print Head Deep Cleaning which is a more powerful process Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning so perform this procedure only when necessary Windows 1 Make sure that the printer is on Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual Open the printer properties dialog box Start Print Head Deep Cleaning 1 C
31. d ink cartridges that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems c If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced altered or removed ANY SYSTEM SOFTWARE WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON THE SOFTWARE DISKETTES OR CD ROMS ENCLOSED WITH OR ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT AND ANY UTILITY SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTED WITH OR FOR THE PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY CANON USA THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH INCLUDING ANY LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS THEREON PLEASE CONTACT CANON USA IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY OF THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER S LICENSE AGREEMENT NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BIND CANON USA OR ITS ASF SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS INCONVENIENCE EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CON
32. e document O Detailed Setting O Grayscale Printing Cory Preview Supplies Cancel_ Pan Note If straight lines are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver you may need to align the Print Head See Aligning the Print Head on page 27 Printing from Your Computer 17 Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning If print results are not satisfactory performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality Note Before performing maintenance J Make sure that a FINE Cartridge has not run out of ink See Getting the Ink Status Information on age 31 Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is installed properly See Replacing FINE Cartridges on page 33 Make sure that the orange protective tape is removed from the bottom of a FINE Cartridge If the Alarm lamp flashes orange see Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings See Print Results Not Satisfactory on page 46 Step 1 See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 19 lt If li issi if white streak ines are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Pr
33. e on screen manual Paper Feed Roller is dirty Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller will wear the roller so perform this procedure only when necessary For details on cleaning see Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Roller Cleaning on page 37 Inside of the printer is dirty When performing duplex printing if the specified paper size does not match the actual size of paper loaded in the Rear Tray the inside will become stained with ink causing printed paper to become smudged Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the printer For details see Cleaning the Inside of the Printer on page 39 Note To prevent the inside of the printer from stains set the paper size correctly Printing graphics with the intensity Especially if you are using plain paper to print images with high intensity the setting set too high paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy causing paper abrasion Refer to Print Results Not Satisfactory in the User s Guide on screen manual 48 Troubleshooting Cause Paper is curled Action For Plain Paper Turn the paper over and reload it to print on the other side Leaving the paper loaded in the Rear Tray for a long time may cause the paper to curl If this happens load the paper with the other side facing up It may resolve the problem We recommend putting unused paper back into the package and keep them on a level surface For O
34. ecked before printing the pattern Nozzle Check Coe you check whether the print head nozzles are 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 21 Routine Maintenance 19 Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the Rear Tray Open the Paper Output Tray and then extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box Print the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 Select Test Print in the pop up menu 2 Click Nozzle Check 3 Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern is printed Do not open attern that lets you check whether print head nozzles ed the Top Cover while printing Cita Check hems Caneel Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 21 20 Routine Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern and perform cleaning if necessary Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enoug
35. ed 300 MHz 128 MB Note Operation can only be guaranteed ona PC pre installed Windows Vista XP or 2000 Browser Internet Explorer 6 0 or later Safari Hard Disk Space 400 MB 450 MB Note For bundled software installation CD ROM Drive Required Other restrictions SVGA 800 x 600 To upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista first uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer Additional System Requirements for On Screen Manuals Browser Windows HTML Help Viewer Note Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later must be installed The on screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version We recommend that you keep your M system up to date with Windows Update Browser Help Viewer Note The on screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Help Viewer version We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Software Update Specifications are subject to change without notice Appendix 61 Users in the U S A E Regulatory Information FCC Notice U S A Only For 120V 60Hz model Model Number K10316 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation
36. edure described in your setup sheet for proper installation correctly If the drivers were not installed correctly uninstall the printer driver restart your computer and then reinstall the drivers Refer to the PC Printing Guide on screen manual Windows Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an Windows error the system may be in an unstable condition and you may not be able to install the drivers Restart your computer before reinstalling 44 Troubleshooting The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly E The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly Cause Action Connect the printer directly to the computer s USB port without going through USB hub is used the hub USB driver is not installed correctly The computer does not recognize the printer properly Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver M E The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly USB hub is used Action Connect the printer directly to the computer s USB port without going through the hub 45 Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory such as white streaks misaligned lines and uneven colors confirm the paper and print quality settings first Check 1 Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded paper When these settings are incorrect you cannot obtain a proper print re
37. en follow Windows the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen Printer Connection Cancel 1 Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen 2 Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen 3 Click Back on the screen that appears next 4 Click Exit then remove the CD ROM 5 Turn the printer off 6 Restart the computer 7 Make sure you have no application software running 8 Follow the procedure described in your setup sheet to reinstall the printer driver Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD ROM is inserted Windows into your computer s disc drive 1 Click Start then Computer In Windows XP click Start then My Computer In Windows 2000 double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 2 Double click the CD ROM icon P on the displayed window If the contents of the CD ROM are displayed double click MSETUP4 EXE M 1 Double click the CD ROM icon f on your desktop to start installation Note If the CD ROM icon is not displayed try the followings Remove the CD ROM from your computer then insert it again Restart your computer If the icon is still not displayed try different discs and see if they are displayed If other discs are displayed there is a problem with the Setup CD ROM Contact a Canon Service representative Installation procedure not followed Follow the proc
38. entation in the Rear Tray Confirm the displayed message and click OK The paper that is loaded in the printer will feed through the printer and be ejected Routine Maintenance 37 8 M 1 2 ou kb Ww Confirm the displayed message and click OK If the problem is not resolved turn off the printer unplug the power plug and then wipe the paper feed roller A located on the right side inside the Rear Tray with a moistened cotton swab or the like Rotate the roller A manually as you clean it Do not touch the roller with your fingers rotate it with the cotton swab If this does not solve the problem contact your Canon Service representative Make sure that the printer is on and then remove any paper from the Rear Tray Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop up menu Click Roller Cleaning Confirm the displayed message and click OK The Paper Feed Roller will rotate as they clean Make sure that the paper feed roller stops rotating When the message appears load three sheets of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in portrait orientation in the Rear Tray Confirm the displayed message and then click OK The paper that is loaded in t
39. eoc Canon I Printer Utility iP2600 series Canon iP2600 series USB00L tol o E i a Option Ink Details Ink Level Information g A E lal E Press the About ink button to view the information about the ink tank Press the Update button to check the current remaining ink level Help Display Print Queue Cancel Printing Ink Details About ink Update quit A Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here P Ink is low You can continue printing for a while but we recommend you to have a new FINE Cartridge available Ink has run out Confirm the number of the times the Alarm lamp is flashing and see Four Flashes Ink has run out on page 53 in Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 and take appropriate action Note Message may be displayed during printing Confirm the displayed message and take appropriate action Routine Maintenance 31 Follow the procedure below to open each of the confirmation screens Windows 1 Open the printer properties dialog box Refer to Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel in Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Windows of the User s Guide on screen manual 2 Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet To confirm the ink level information click the Ink Details menu Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the Canon XXX where XXX
40. gainst the left side of the paper stack Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong Paper may not be fed properly Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper Note Select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size or Paper Size and Media Type in the printer driver For details on printer driver settings see Printing with Windows on page 16 or Printing with Macintosh on page 17 Before Using the Printer 15 Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure for basic printing Printing with Windows 1 oN Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer For details on how to load the paper see Loading Printing Paper on page 8 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software Select Print on the application software s File menu Make sure that your printer s name is selected in Select Printer and click Preferences or Properties Specify the required settings and click OK Note For details on other printer driver functions click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on screen manual Instructions is only displayed when the on screen manuals are installed Click Print or OK Print SS indie Numb s 1 1 4 2 2 3 Print Cancel Note If s
41. ge cannot be recognized The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory carry out the Print Head Alignment Troubleshooting 53 Fifteen Flashes The FINE Cartridge Possible causes are as follows cannot be recognized The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory carry out the Print Head Alignment Sixteen Flashes Ink level cannot be Ink may have run out detected The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the ink level cannot be correctly detected If you want to continue printing without this function press the RESUME CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds 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 E Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately Disconnect the printer cable from the printer turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the power supply Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on after leaving it for one minute or more If the
42. h ink Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 31 d Check the nozzle check pattern you printed 2 1 If lines of this pattern are missing the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning Example When lines are missing Black ink 2 If these patterns have white streaks the Color print head nozzle needs cleaning Example When white streaks appear Color ink Routine Maintenance 21 2 Take the appropriate action When cleaning is necessary Windows M Pattern Check Pattern Check kl p Which e folowing pattems does the printed pattem most closely resemble Which of the following patterns does the printed pattern most closely resemble The print head nozzles are not clogged If the printed pattern resembles the pattern If the printed pattern resembles this the print head nozzles may be clogged pattern you can use the printer Click Cleaning immediately Click Quit lf the printed pattern does not improve even after Cleaning is executed two times execute deep cleaning Click Cleaning and then go to step 4 3 of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure depending on your platform See Print Head Cleaning on page 22 When cleaning is not necessary Click Exit or Quit on the Pattern Check dialog box to exit nozzle check pattern examination Print Head Cleaning
43. he Top Cover then turn the printer back on All print jobs in queue are canceled Reprint if necessary If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after removing the paper contact your Canon Service representative 52 Troubleshooting Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange E Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange When a printer error occurs the Alarm lamp flashes orange as shown below The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error B A Note the number of flashes B Flashes repeatedly Two flashes Printer is out of paper Paper does not feed Reload paper in the Rear Tray and press the RESUME CANCEL button Three flashes Paper Output Tray is closed Paper jam If the Paper Output Tray is closed or not opened fully open it The printer resumes printing If opening the Paper Output Tray fully does not resolve the problem the paper may be jammed Remove the jammed paper reload paper properly in the printer and then press the RESUME CANCEL button See Paper Jams on page 52 Four Flashes Ink has run out Ink has run out Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing press the RESUME CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed Then printing can continue under the ink out condition The functio
44. he printer will feed through the printer and be ejected 38 Routine Maintenance If the problem is not resolved turn off the printer unplug the power plug and then wipe the paper feed roller A located on the right side inside the Rear Tray with a moistened cotton swab or the like Rotate the roller A manually as you clean it Do not touch the roller with your fingers rotate it with the cotton swab If this does not solve the problem contact your Canon Service representative E Cleaning the Inside of the Printer If the printed paper is smudged the inside of the printer may be dirty To always get best quality printing result periodical cleaning of the inside of the printer is recommended You can clean this part in two ways See Cleaning with the Printer Driver Bottom Plate Cleaning on page 39 See Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer on page 42 Cleaning with the Printer Driver Bottom Plate Cleaning This section describes how to clean the inside of the printer If the inside of the printer becomes dirty printed paper may get dirty so we recommend performing cleaning regularly Windows d Make sure that the printer is on and then remove any paper from the Rear Tray 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide o
45. ication The steps described in this manual are in Windows Vista operating system Ultimate Edition hereafter referred to as Windows Vista and Mac OS X v 10 4 x All information regarding non Canon products was compiled from publicly available information No representation is made regarding the accuracy thereof N As an ENERGY STAR Partner Canon Inc has determined that this product meets CoA the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR About Consumables Consumables ink tanks FINE Cartridges are available for 5 years after production has stopped Trademarks Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S and other countries Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Table of Contents INtrOGUCTION ceceeetseeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeseneeneneeeeeee 2 Safety Precautions c cccesseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 Before Using the Printer cccssseeeeeee Included Items 0 eee ee ee eee eeeeeetereneeeees Turning the Printer On and Off Loading Printing Paper eee Printing from Your Computer 16 Printing with Windows 16 Printing with Macintosh 17 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern wild Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
46. in optimal printing quality use a FINE Cartridge within six months of first use Note If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge in whichever ink remains only for a while However the print quality may be reduced compared to when printing with both cartridges Canon recommends to use new FINE cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities Even when printing with one ink only print with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed If either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not installed an error occurs and the printer cannot print For information on how to configure this setting refer to the PC Printing Guide on screen manual Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black and white document or when black and white printing is specified Color ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning which may be necessary to maintain the printer s performance Routine Maintenance 33 1 Open the Paper Output Tray 2 Make sure that the printer is turned on and then open the Top Cover The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left A Caution Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer Important If the Top Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right Close and reopen the Top Cover to retu
47. int Head print and examine a a the nozzle check pattern Step 2 See Print Head Cleaning on page 22 If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice v Step 3 See Print Head Deep Cleaning on page 25 If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 31 Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is misaligned align the Print Head position See Aligning the Print Head on page 27 18 Routine Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles Windows d Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the Rear Tray 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and then extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual 3 Open the printer properties dialog box 4 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 Click the Maintenance tab 2 Click Nozzle Check 3 Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern is printed Do not open the Top Cover while printing Nate Gece te Gomes Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be ch
48. just before printing Before Using the Printer 11 2 Prepare to load paper 4 1 Open the Paper Support 2 Open the Paper Output Tray fully If it is not opened fully an error may occur 3 Extend the Output Tray Extension 4 Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever The Paper Thickness Lever switches the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper to match the media type Set it to the right when printing on envelopes or T shirt transfers and left when printing on any other type of paper Note If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to the right It may improve print quality Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing Load the paper 1 Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print side facing UP 2 Align the paper stack against the right side of the Rear Tray 3 Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong Paper may not be fed properly Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark A Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper Note Select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size or Paper Size and Media Type in the printer driver For details on printer driver settings see Printing with Windows on page 16 or Printing with Macintosh
49. lick the Maintenance tab 2 Click Deep Cleaning 3 Confirm the displayed message and click Execute Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before deep cleaning 4 Confirm the displayed message and click OK Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes This takes about one to two minutes Check the condition of the Print Head 1 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the Rear Tray 2 Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 19 3 If the problem is not resolved perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again 4 If this does not solve the problem a FINE Cartridge may have run out of ink Replace it with a new one See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 31 Routine Maintenance 25 Make sure that the printer is on Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box Start Print Head Deep Cleaning 1 2 3 Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop up menu Click Deep Cleaning Confirm the displayed message and click OK Print Head Deep Cleani
50. may cause unclear prints or prints with reduced quality Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side FINE Cartridge is not installed properly Remove the FINE Cartridge then reinstall it The print result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge Print Head nozzles are clogged See When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect on page 18 and perform any necessary maintenance operations Print Head is misaligned If you did not align the Print Head after installation straight lines may be printed misaligned Make sure to align the Print Head after you install it See Aligning the Print Head on page 27 to perform Print Head Alignment E White Streaks Action Print Head nozzles are clogged See When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect on page 18 and perform any necessary maintenance operations Troubleshooting 47 E Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Action Paper is too thin When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper See Using Specialty Media on page 8 E Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged Printing on inappropriate type of paper Check to see if the paper you are printing on is not too thick or curled See Media Types You Cannot Use on page
51. mns Go Column G Column H Column Column J Column K Column L Cok Jj cancel her 28 Routine Maintenance Make sure that the printer is on and load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the Rear Tray Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual Print the pattern 1 2 3 4 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box Select Test Print in the pop up menu Click Print Head Alignment Confirm the displayed message and click OK The print head alignment pattern is printed Printing gt i takes about three minutes to complete gt Starting print head alignment The dialog for entering a print head alignment To alion the print head position lick OK value is displayed cog Important Do not open the Top Cover while printing Routine Maintenance 29 4 Look at the printout and adjust the print head position 1 Check the printed patterns and select the number of the pattern in column A that has the least noticeable streaks Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern pick the setting that produces the least noticeable white streaks A B C D Less noticeable vertical white streaks More noticeable vertical white streaks A B C Less noticeable h
52. n for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing The resulting print quality is not satisfactory if printing is continued under the ink out condition Five flashes The FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized Possible causes are as follows The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory carry out the Print Head Alignment Seven Flashes FINE Cartridge is not installed in the correct position Make sure that each FINE Cartridge is installed in the correct position See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 31 Eight flashes Ink absorber is almost full The printer has a built in ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning for example Eight flashes indicates that the ink absorber is nearly full Press the RESUME CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing Before the ink absorber becomes completely full contact a Canon service representative You will need to replace a particular part of the printer Important Canon recommends that you call for service as soon as this error occurs Once the ink absorber becomes completely full printing cannot be performed until the ink absorber is replaced Fourteen Flashes The FINE Cartrid
53. n screen manual 3 Folda single sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in half widthwise and then unfold the paper Routine Maintenance 39 4 Load this and only this sheet of paper in the A Rear Tray with the open side facing up A Load the paper after unfolding it 5 Open the printer properties dialog box 6 Click the Maintenance tab and then Bottom Plate Cleaning T Confirm the displayed message and click Execute The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer Check the folded part of the ejected paper If it is smudged with ink perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again Important Do not perform any other operation while the bottom plate is being cleaned If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice the protrusions inside the printer may be stained Clean them according to instructions See Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer on page 42 Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again make sure to use a new piece of paper d Make sure that the printer is on and then remove any paper from the Rear Tray 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual 3 Foda single sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in half widthwise and then unfold the paper
54. ng starts when the Power lamp starts flashing green Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes This takes about one to two minutes Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before deep cleaning Check the condition of the Print Head 1 2 3 4 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the Rear Tray Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 19 If the problem is not resolved perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again If this does not solve the problem a FINE Cartridge may have run out of ink Replace it with a new one See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 31 26 Routine Maintenance Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory adjust the print head position Windows 1 Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the Rear Tray Open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual Print the pattern 1 Open the printer properties dialog box 2 In the Maintenance sheet click Print Head Alignment 3 Confirm the displayed message and click OK
55. ng them to the printer Wait until printing starts 50 Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Printing on inappropriate type of paper Check to see if the paper you are printing on is not too thick or curled See Paper Handling on page 9 to make sure that the paper you are using is suitable If the paper is curled see Paper is curled on page 49 to correct paper curl Paper Feed Roller is dirty Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller will wear the roller so perform this procedure only when necessary For details on cleaning see Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Roller Cleaning on page 37 Paper not loaded properly Make sure of the following when you load paper in the printer When loading two or more sheets of paper align the edges of the sheets before loading Always load the paper in portrait orientation in the Rear Tray regardless of the printing orientation Load the paper with the print side facing UP Align the paper stack against the right side of the Rear Tray and slide the Paper Guide so that it just touches the left edge of the stack For details on loading paper see Loading Paper on page 11 Too much paper loaded Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the paper support load limit However proper feeding of paper may not be possible at this maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions either very high or low tempera
56. nstructions on printer driver setting PC Photo Printing Guide Refer to this guide for instructions on using the various application software included on the Setup CD ROM Appendix 57 Reading the On screen Manuals For detailed instructions on installing the on screen manuals refer to your setup sheet You can view the on screen manuals in the following way Windows To view the on screen manual double click the XXX On screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop or click Start gt All Programs or Programs gt Canon XXX Manual gt XXX On screen Manual where XXX is your printer s name System Requirements Browser Windows HTML Help Viewer Note Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later must be installed The on screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Windows Update M To view the on screen manual double click the XXX On screen Manual alias where XXX is your printer s name on the desktop System Requirements Browser Help Viewer Note The on screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system We recommend that you keep your system up to date We recommend using Safari as your Web browser to view the HTML format on screen manuals If Safari is not installed on your computer download it from Apple Inc website and install it
57. on page 17 12 Before Using the Printer E Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm Env 10 sized envelope With proper printer driver settings the address will be printed according to the direction of envelope Important Do not use the following envelopes Envelopes with a double flap or sticker flaps Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Envelopes with pressure seals Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive 1 Prepare the envelopes Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them 4 aAA o f the envelopes are curled hold the opposite corners and gently twist them in the opposite direction z N f the corner of the envelope flap is folded flatten it If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled use a pen to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease Press the envelope flat working from the middle to the edge x x x O ee The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope Important The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are not aligned Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds 0 1 inches 3 mm Before Using the Printer 13 2 Load the envelopes 1 1 Load the envelope against the right side of the Rear Tray Load with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on
58. orizontal white streaks D More noticeable horizontal white streaks 2 Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for column L then click Send 30 Routine Maintenance Replacing a FINE Cartridge This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace FINE Cartridges When ink runs out or other errors occur the Alarm lamp flashes orange to inform you of the error See Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 and confirm how to handle it Note If there is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning a FINE Cartridge is probably empty When ink runs out replace the FINE Cartridge The printer cannot print if the wrong type of FINE Cartridge is used For information on compatible FINE Cartridges see the back cover of this guide E Getting the Ink Status Information Note The ink level detector is mounted on the printer to detect the remaining ink level The printer considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed and then starts to detect a remaining ink level If you install a used FINE Cartridge the indicated ink level of it may not be correct In such case refer to the ink level information only as a guide You can confirm the status of each FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor Windows and Canon IJ Printer Utility Macintosh Windows M
59. problem is not resolved contact your Canon Service representative 54 Troubleshooting Message Appears on the Computer Screen E Service Error 5100 Is Displayed Movement of the FINE Cartridge Cancel printing from your computer turn off the printer Then clear the paper Holder is blocked jam or foreign object that is preventing the FINE Cartridge Holder from moving Important Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer The printer may not print out properly if you touch it E Writing Error Output Error Communication Error The printer is not ready Confirm that the Power lamp is lit green If the Power lamp is off turn the printer on While the Power lamp is flashing green the printer is initializing Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green If the Alarm lamp is flashing orange an error may have occurred in the printer For details on how to resolve the error see Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 The printer is not connected properly Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the printer and the computer If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub disconnect it connect the printer directly to the computer and try printing again If printing starts normally there is a problem with the relay device Consult the reseller of the relay device for details There could also be a problem with the USB cable Replace the USB cable and try p
60. rinting again Printer port setting does not match the Check the printer port settings computer s interface connecting the In the following instruction XXX signifies your printer s name printer Say e 1 Log on as a user account with administrator privilege 2 Click Control Panel then Printer under Hardware and Sound In Windows XP click Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware then Printers and Faxes In Windows 2000 click Control Panel then Printers 3 Right click the Canon XXX icon then select 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 If the port setting is not correct reinstall the Printer Drivers or change the port setting according to the interface you are using Printer driver is not installed properly The printer driver may not be installed properly Uninstall them following the procedure described in the PC Printing Guide on screen manual and reinstall them following the procedure described in your setup sheet Troubleshooting 55 M E Error Number 300 Is Displayed The printer is not ready Confirm that the Power lamp is lit green If the Power lamp is off turn the printer on While the Power lamp is flashing green the printer is initializing Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remain
61. rn the holder to the left 3 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge 1 Push down the FINE Cartridge 2 Remove the FINE Cartridge Important Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables 34 Routine Maintenance 4 Prepare the replacement FINE cartridge 1 Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the orange protective tape A gently Important Shaking FINE Cartridges may cause ink to spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area Handle FINE Cartridges carefully Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands with ink on the removed protective tape Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge The printer may not print out properly if you touch it 5 install the FINE Cartridge 1 Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into the appropriate slot The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot 2 Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into place Important The printer cannot be used unless both the FINE Cartridges are installed
62. s Printing 8 5 inches 216 mm Acoustic noise level Approx 43 dB A When printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro Operating environment Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Storage environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 RH no condensation Power supply AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Printing Approx 7 W Standby minimum Approx 1 W OFF Approx 0 6 W External dimensions Approx 17 4 W x 10 0 D x 5 6 H inches Approx 442 W x 253 D x 142 H mm With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted Weight Approx 3 7 kg Approx 8 0 Ib With the FINE Cartridges installed Canon FINE Cartridges Nozzles Black 320 nozzles Cyan Magenta Yellow 384 x 3 nozzles 60 Appendix Minimum System Requirements Note Conform to the operating system s requirements when higher than those given here M Windows Vista Note For bundled software installation Operating System Mac OS X v 10 4 Processor Pentium II including compatible processors Intel processor RAM 300 MHz PowerPC G3 128 MB 256 MB Windows XP SP2 Mac OS X v 10 3 9 Pentium II including compatible processors PowerPC G3 300 MHz 128 MB 128 MB Note Hard Disk must be formatted as Mac Windows 2000 Professional SP4 OS Extended Journaled or Mac OS Pentium II including compatible processors Extend
63. s lit green If the Alarm lamp is flashing orange an error may have occurred in the printer For details on how to resolve the error see Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange on page 53 Printer is not connected properly Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the printer and the computer If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub disconnect it connect the printer directly to the computer and try printing again If printing starts normally there is a problem with the relay device Consult the reseller of the relay device for details There could also be a problem with the USB cable Replace the USB cable and try printing again Your printer is not selected in Printer Select your printer s name in Printer on the Print dialog box on the Print dialog box If your printer s name does not appear in Printer follow the procedure below to y check that the driver for your printer is installed to your computer 1 Select Print amp Fax Preferences from Printer In Mac OS X v 10 3 9 select Edit Printer List from Printer 2 Check that your printer s name is displayed in the list of printers and that the check box is selected 3 If your printer s name is not displayed click Add to add the printer If you cannot add the printer follow the procedure described in your setup sheet to reinstall the printer driver M E Error Number 1700 1710 Is Displayed Action The ink absorber is
64. s moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire If you hear thunder disconnect the power supply of the printer and refrain from using it Leaving the printer plugged in may cause fire electric shock or damage to the printer depending on the thunder storm Use the power cable included with the printer Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol benzene or thinners If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer it could cause a fire or electric shock Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it you could injure yourself or damage the printer Safety Precautions 3 Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer The printer contains high voltage components Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide Working around the printer Do not use highly flammable sprays near the printer This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the printer A Caution You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a
65. scape orientation B can cause the paper to be jammed A B Note We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs For details on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers see Using Specialty Media on page 8 When Printing on Plain Paper You can use general copy paper or Canon s Super White Paper When printing on both sides we recommend Canon s Super White Paper Double Sided Paper size Standard sizes A4 B5 A5 Letter and Legal Non standard sizes 2 13 x 3 39 inches to 8 5 x 23 inches 54 0 x 86 0 mm to 215 9 x 584 2 mm Paper weight 17 to 28 Ib 64 to 105 gsm non Canon genuine plain paper If you cut plain paper to 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 mm or 2 13 x 3 39 54 0 x 86 0 mm credit card size for a trial print it can cause paper jams 100 recycled paper can be used 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it Note Align the edges of paper neatly before loading Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams f paper is curled hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat See Paper is curled on page 49 To avoid curling handle paper as follows Put unused paper back into the package and keep them on a level surface Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package
66. ss the Power button to turn off the printer the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to prevent the ink from drying If you remove the power plug or switch off the power outlet strip before the Power lamp goes out this capping will not be done properly causing the Print Head to dry and clog E When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time When you are not using the printer for a long time print in both black amp white and in color or perform Print Head Cleaning about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head Numerous nozzles are installed in the Print Head for high precision printing Just as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it is not used for a long period of time the print head nozzles become blocked by dried ink Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage If you have not used the printer for a long time print out the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition before printing 36 Routine Maintenance Cleaning Your Printer This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your printer A Caution Do not use tissue paper paper towels or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface Paper tissue powders or fine threads may remain inside the printer and cause problems such as Print Head blockage and poor printing results Make sure to use a soft cloth Never use vol
67. sult If you are printing a photograph or an illustration incorrect paper type setting may reduce the quality of printout color Also if you print with an incorrect paper type setting the printed surface may be scratched In borderless printing uneven coloring may occur depending on the combination of the paper type setting and the loaded paper Check 2 Did you set the print quality setting appropriately Select a print quality option suitable to the paper and image for printing If you notice blurs or uneven colors increase the print quality setting and try printing again Confirm the paper and print quality settings by using the printer driver Refer to the PC Printing Guide on screen manual Check 3 If the problem is not resolved there may be other causes See also the sections below Printing Does Not Start Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong Straight Lines Are Misaligned on page 47 White Streaks on page 47 Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots on page 48 Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged on page 48 Colors Are Uneven or Streaked on page 49 46 Troubleshooting E Printing Does Not Start Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong Straight Lines Are Misaligned Cause Action The media is loaded with the wrong When using paper with one printable surface make sure the paper is loaded side facing upwards with the printable side facing up Printing on the wrong side of such paper
68. t Transfers 1 Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling paper For information on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper visit our website 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 2 If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to the right It may improve print quality Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing For details on the Paper Thickness Lever refer to Inside in Main Components of the User s Guide on screen manual 3 Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions either very high or low temperature and humidity In such cases reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half around 0 2 inches 5 mm in paper stack height 4 If envelopes cannot be fed properly reduce sheets of envelopes in the Rear Tray 5 When loading paper in stacks the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly In this case load one sheet at a time 6 We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet or
69. the left Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once 2 Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the envelope Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong Paper may not be fed properly 3 Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing A Printing orientation B Make sure the flaps are folded 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver 1 Select Envelope in Media Type 2 Select the size for envelopes In Windows select DL Env or Comm Env 10 in Page Size In Macintosh select DL Envelope or 10 Envelope in Paper Size 3 Select Landscape in Orientation Important Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly If you do not the address will be printed in the wrong direction Note For details on printer driver settings see Printing with Windows on page 16 or Printing with Macintosh on page 17 14 Before Using the Printer E Loading Small Sized Paper You can use 4 x 6 101 6 x 152 4 mm 5 x 7 127 0 x 177 8 mm and Credit card sized papers 1 2 Important Always load paper in portrait orientation A Loading paper in landscape orientation B can cause the paper to be jammed A B Load the paper 1 2 3 Load the small sized paper against the right side of the Rear Tray with the print side facing UP Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it a
70. ther Paper If you are using paper with either any of the corners or the whole printing surface curled the paper may become dirty not feed properly or both Use such paper after correcting paper curl as follows 1 With the printing side A facing up cover the paper with a fresh sheet of plain paper to avoid staining or scratching the surface 2 Roll up the paper in a direction opposite to paper curl as seen below 1 2 A 7 4 3 Check to see that the paper curl is within approximately 0 08 to 0 2 inches 2 to 5 mm B in height A 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 In such case follow the procedure described the above in For Other Paper to curl the paper before printing This may improve the print result E Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Action Print Head nozzles are clogged See When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect on page 18 and perform any necessary maintenance operations Print Head is misaligned See Aligning the Print Head on page 27 to perform Print Head Alignment Troubleshooting 49 Printer Does Not Start The printer is not powered on The Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the Power Cord power plug is not connected Connector of the printer
71. traight lines are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver you may need to align the Print Head See Aligning the Print Head on page 27 16 Printing from Your Computer Printing with Macintosh 1 oN o Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer For details on how to load the paper see Loading Printing Paper on page 8 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software Select Page Setup on the application software s File menu Make sure that your printer s name is selected in Format for Select the desired paper size in Paper Size Click OK Select Print on the application software s File menu Select Quality amp Media in the pop up menu Specify the required settings Note For details on other printer driver functions click to view the PC Printing Guide on screen manual If the on screen manuals are not installed the PC Printing Guide on screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked 10 Click Print Settings Page Attributes D Format for _iP2600 seri i Canon iP2i 8 27 in x 11 69 in Orientation Aal Ts fe Scale 100 Cancel OK Printer iP2600 series Presets Standard Media Type Plain Paper g Paper Source Rear Tray g Print Mode O Printing a top quality photo Printing tables and charts Printing a composit
72. ture and humidity In such cases reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half of the paper support load limit For details on loading paper see Loading Paper on page 11 Foreign object in the Rear Tray Make sure that there are no foreign objects in the Rear Tray Envelopes not prepared nor loaded When printing on envelopes see Loading Envelopes on page 13 and properly prepare the envelopes before printing Once you have prepared the envelopes load them in the printer in portrait orientation If the envelopes are placed in landscape orientation they will not feed properly Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right Troubleshooting 51 Paper Jams Important If you need to turn off the printer to remove jammed paper during printing refer to Printing from Your Computer in the User s Guide on screen manual to cancel print jobs before turning off the printer Remove the paper following the procedure below 1 Slowly pull the paper out either from the Rear Tray or from the Paper Output Slot whichever is easier Paper jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer turn the printer off open the Top Cover and remove the paper Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer After removing all paper close the Top Cover and turn the printer back on if you cannot p
73. ty Your Product must be returned in the shipping carton in which the replacement Product was packed and include the reference number ACOPY OF YOUR DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE BILL OF SALE and a complete explanation of the problem DO NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER ITEMS WITH THE YOUR PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD INK CARTRIDGE S AND TANK S InstantExchange Service exchanges your Product with a replacement Product which will normally be shipped the same day if your request for this service is by 3 p m E T Monday through Friday except holidays Canon USA does not guarantee same day shipment in the event of the occurrence of factors beyond its reasonable control The replacement Product you receive may be a refurbished or reconditioned unit and will be covered for the balance of the period remaining on your original limited warranty NOTE THAT BY USING THIS SERVICE YOU WILL KEEP THE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT THAT IS SENT TO YOU CANON USA WILL RETAIN THE PRODUCT THAT YOU ORIGINALLY PURCHASED WHICH SHALL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF CANON USA InstantExchange warranty program service is available only during the express limited warranty period for your Product and only in the continental United States Alaska and Hawaii during such period This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Support program specifics are subject to change without noti
74. ull the paper out turn the printer off and turn it back on The paper may be ejected automatically 2 Reload the paper in the printer and press the RESUME CANCEL button on the printer If you turned off the printer in step 1 all print jobs in queue are canceled Reprint if necessary Note For details on how to load paper see Loading Printing Paper on page 8 When reloading the paper in the printer see Paper Does Not Feed Properly on page 51 to confirm that you are using the correct paper and are loading it into the printer correctly A5 sized paper are suited to print documents consisting mainly of text We do not recommend using such paper to print documents with photos or graphics since the printout may curl and cause paper exit jams 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 your Canon Service representative Landscape credit card sized paper jammed inside the printer Do not load credit card sized paper in the landscape orientation If the Alarm lamp flashes three times or the Paper is jammed message is displayed when using Windows remove the paper according to the following procedure 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer off 2 Open the Top Cover then remove the jammed paper Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer 3 After removing all paper close t

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