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Canon PIXMA iP1700 Quick Start Manual

1. Cus Allows you to select operation options 2 Click Cleaning View Printer Status About oK _ J _ Cancel C He 3 When the confirmation message is displayed click OK Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes This takes about 60 seconds 25 Printing Maintenance 4 N 26 Check on the Print Head condition 1 Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check dialog box which automatically appears after the cleaning is done When the confirmation message is displayed click OK A nozzle check pattern will be printed Do not perform any other operation until the printing of the nozzle check pattern is finished Note Click the Initial Check Items button and a confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning will appear 2 Look carefully at the printout of the nozzle check pattern to evaluate the condition of the Print Head See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 23 3 Ifthe problem persists even after you have performed the normal Print Head Cleaning procedure twice execute Print Head Deep Cleaning See Print Head Deep Cleaning on page 29 Ensure that the printer is turned on Open the Canon JJ Printer Utility dialog box 1 Select Applications from the Go menu 2 Double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Printer Setu
2. 64 Appendix CANON U S A INC LIMITED WARRANTY USA Only The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to the new or refurbished Canon brand product Product packaged with this limited warranty when purchased and used in the United States only The Product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service a for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase when delivered to you in new condition in its original container or b for 90 days from the date of original purchase for refurbished Products Defective parts or a defective 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 repaired exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts or 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 This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computers peripheral equipment and softwa
3. 1 Look at the printout From the patterns select the most even and least irregular patterns Print Head Alignment Execute print head alignment Examine the printed patterns and enter the pattern number of the pattern with the least amount of streaking in the fields for columns A to L 3 Adlustment in Columns 4 to Column 4 Column B 2 Enter the numbers Column C i a a Y a Y a Y Column E Adjustment in Columns to L 5 to 6 Column G Column H Column Column J Column K 4 gt lt gt gt 4 gt 14 gt lt gt Column L Cancel 3 Click OK If it is difficult to determine the best pattern on Column E then pick a setting that has the least noticeable white stripes Less noticeable vertical stripes More noticeable vertical stripes Less noticeable horizontal stripes More noticeable horizontal stripes 4 When the confirmation message is displayed click OK 35 Printing Maintenance 1 withthe printer on load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet 36 Feeder Move the Paper Thickness Lever to the left position Open the Canon JJ Printer Utility dialog box 1 Select Applications from the Go menu 2 Double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Printer Setup Utility icon If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Print Center icon 3 Select iP170
4. Possible causes are as follows The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly The FINE Cartridge may not be the 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 See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 39 See Aligning the Print Head on page 34 56 Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Sixteen Flashes The ink level cannot Possible causes are as follows be correctly This FINE Cartridge has previously been used detected Ink may have run out The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected If you want to continue printing without this function press the RESUME CANCEL button Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum quality Possible Cause Try This Note The POWER Lamp green and ALARM Lamp orange Flashes Alternately Disconnect the printer cable from the printer and then turn the printer off and then unplug the printer from the power supply for a while Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on Ifthe problem remains contact the Customer Care Center 57 Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Error Writing Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Possible Cause Printer not ready Try This Ensure
5. 1 Click Start and select Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes For non Windows XP users click Start select Settings and then Printers 2 Select the Canon iP1700 icon 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences or Properties The Printer Properties dialog box opens 16 Advanced Printing When opening the Printer Properties dialog box from Properties the tabs related to the Windows function e g the Ports tab or the Details tab appear These tabs do not appear when opening the Printer Properties dialog box from Printing Preferences or applications For details about the tabs related to the Windows function refer to the manual of Windows Note For details on how to set each function refer to the Printer Driver Guide or Help 17 Advanced Printing Using the Bundled Software The Setup CD ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by a digital camera and print them as photo lab quality prints Use the application s suitable for your print purposes Note Toinstall applications refer to Easy Setup Instructions o 18 For details about photo applications refer to the Photo Application Guide m Easy PhotoPrint Windows Macintosh You can make a Borderless Print easily and quickly just by selecting a photograph taken with a digital camera and the paper type on which to print it In addition it has tools to correct red eye caused by the c
6. Pattern Check Which of the following patterns does the printed pattern most closely resemble lel I a 1 i ef E 1 1 C i I l ret Il il Tel ivi The print head nozzles are not clogged If the printed pattern resembles the pattern If the printed pattern resembles this pattern you can use the printer immediately Click Quit Click the Cleaning button and then go to Print Head Cleaning See Print Head Cleaning on page 25 If there are neither missing lines nor white stripes in the nozzle check pattern click Exit Windows or Quit Macintosh to finish the nozzle check 24 Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern proceed with a Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles will consume ink so proceed with a Print Head Cleaning only when necessary Note f you pressed the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check screen displayed after a nozzle check pattern has been printed start the Print Head Cleaning procedure from 3 2 Windows Ensure that the printer is turned on 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 16 3 Start Print Head Cleaning amp Canon iP 1700 Printing Preferences 1 Click the Maintenance tab Bottom Plate Cleaning Prevents paper smudges during printing
7. Print Head Alignment Executes print head alignment to correct the misalignment of colors and ines Power Dif Tums the printer off Nozzle Check Quiet Mode mj Prints a pattem to check whether the print Allows you to reduce the operating noise head nozzles are clogged for right or silent situations Ink Cant Custom Setti ige Settings ings Specifies the ink cartridge for printing Allows you to select operation options 2 Click Deep Cleaning instructions View Printer Status About OK Cancel Help Deep Cleaning Unclogs nozzles that cannot be cleared by regular cleaning Deep cleaning consumes much more ink than regular cleaning Execute Deep Cleaning only if the nozzle condition does not improve after regular cleaning After the deep cleaning ends execute Nozzle Check and check whether the print head nozzles have been unclogged 3 Click Execute Cancel Initial Check Items Click the Initial Check Items button and a confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning will appear Note 4 When the confirmation message is displayed click OK Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing Important Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes This takes about one to two minutes Printing Maintenance 4 NP Check the Print Head condition 1
8. f Cleaning Bottom Plate Clearing lt lt Eliminates unwanted smudges and lines in Prevents paper smudges during printing H the print result Deep Cleaning Unclogs nozzles that cannot be cleared by regular cleaning Print Head Alignment o Power Ott Executes print head alignment to correct bp Tums the printer off ines the misalignment of colors and li Quiet Mode ES Allows you to reduce the operating noise for night or silent situations Roler Cleaning Gump Executes print roler cleaning for smoother paper feeding Nozzle Check Prints a pattem to check whether the print head nozzles are clogged Ink Cartridge Settings Specifies the ink cartridge for printing Custom Settings Allows you to select operation options instructions View Printer Status About ox Caca Hep Nozzle Check Prints a pattern that lets you check whether the print head nozzles are clogged Get the printer ready connect the cable and turn the power on set the printer s paper thickness lever to the left load a sheet of 44 or letter size plain paper into the sheet feeder and click the Print Check Pattern Note 20 1 Click the Maintenance tab 2 Click Nozzle Check 3 Click Print Check Pattern Click the Initial Check Items button anda confirmation message for printing the nozzle check pattern will appear Printing Maintenanc
9. Canon Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Canon Inc 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japan Canon Canada Inc 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada Canon Latin America Inc 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 U S A Canon Mexicana Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 138 PB y Pisos 15 16 y 17 Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec Delegaci n Miguel Hidalgo CP 11000 Mexico D F The following FINE Cartridges are compatible with iP1700 QT5 0297 VO1 XXXXXXXX CANON INC 2006 PRINTED IN VIETNAM
10. EXIF Print caco rats 18 FINE Cartridge ocionionsiocconoianionacninncanonocionacociodinni conciso 39 Glossy Photo Paper oooccconocononuncnonnnnnnnanonacaronnaconnnonono 10 High Resolution Paper ooocnnccononnononnnnnannnnonananonnanonnos 10 Load Limit Mark 6 Loading 4 x 6 size papers 8 Loading Envelopes ooconnoccnoncnononnononnnncnnnanoncncnnnnanonnnss 7 Loading Plain Paper oonoccnnnccononnononnnnnnncnnonnnnnnnnanonanos 6 Index M Matte Photo Paper oonnncccnonnononnanonananones 10 Media Name ooocccnncccnonccnonnannonncnonccnnonacioncnononacnonaccnnnass 10 Media Type as 10 12 14 Minimum System Requirements oooccnonononnaninnaninnnos 61 N NozzZle CHECK cc iscsi icievessceeedapeceneasescessacecveeeovoetevess 20 21 Nozzle Check Pattern examining z printing rca O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Stat Men siseses eisses trike AEE ETK SS 16 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from your Application Program ooooccnnocononnanonunanonananinnnnonncos 16 P Page SQtUPsssnccsccsserscscovccnssedscsescasesssveercossocsentoesssecaeess 13 Page Setup dialog DOX coomoooccccnonnonaconnnoranannnnaannnons 13 Paper Feed Rollers oooococnnccnononononnanonananonnonancononanos 54 Paper Size 0000 13 Paper Support Load Limit 10 Paper Thickness Lever sted Paper Thickness Lever Pos
11. ROM into the CD ROM drive 1 Click Start and select My Computer 2 Double click the CD ROM icon For non Windows XP users open the My Computer window and then double click the CD ROM icon l Va cintosh Double click the CD ROM icon on your desktop to start installation Installation CD ROM not working properly Ensure that there are no problems with the Setup CD ROM Use Windows Explorer to ensure that the CD ROM can be read Ensure that the CD ROM icon is displayed on the desktop If there is any problem with the CD ROM contact the Customer Care Center Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection Screen 1 If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen 1 Click Cancel 2 When the Installation Failure screen appears click Start Over 3 Click Back on the Easy Install screen when it is displayed 4 Click Exit and remove the CD ROM 5 Turn off the printer 6 7 Restart the computer Carefully follow the procedures 4 described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver 48 Troubleshooting The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly Problem The Printer is not Recognized Properly Possible Cause You connect to the computer through a USB hub Try This Connect the printer directly to the computer s USB port without going through the hub Y AUSB expansion card may not be installed correctly Read the ma
12. ooooooooooooocccrrrrommoooo 65 A Dee cage E Bes nce n E te Neataae eae E ei eweeie 67 Basic Printing Basic Printing Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer and how to use them For more information refer to the On screen Manual installed on your computer While in the printer s Properties dialog box place your cursor on the feature you want to know more about and press the F1 key or click Eg in the upper right corner and click the feature you want to know more about Also click the Instructions button to display the Printer Driver Guide Detailed information is provided The Instructions button is not displayed unless the On screen Manual is installed While in the Page Setup dialog box or Print dialog box click in the lower left corner to display the Printer Driver Guide Detailed information is provided The Printer Driver Guide is not displayed unless the On screen Manual is installed even if the button is clicked Turning on the Printer 1 To turn on the printer press the POWER button The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to steady non flashing green when the printer is ready POWER Lamp ALARM Lamp If the ALARM lamp changes to a flashing refer to the section The ALARM Lamp Flashes on page 56 Basic Printin 2 Turon your computer Turning off the Printer 1 Toturn offthe printer press the POWER button When the PO
13. screen that is displayed When using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 ensure that Canon iP1700 is displayed in the Printer List If Canon iP1700 is not displayed in Printer follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver 58 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause The ink absorber is Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a ink absorber inside the machine Error No 1700 almost full Press the RESUME CANCEL button to dismiss the error message and continue printing You can continue printing for a while but once the ink absorber becomes completely full you will not be able to print until the ink absorber is replaced Contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible to have this part replaced 59 Appendix Appendix Specifications Printer Maximum resolution dpi Print speed Print speed will vary depending on system configuration software document complexity print mode and page coverage Print width Interface Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption Dimensions with Paper Support retracted Weight Canon FINE Cartridges 60 4800 horizontal x 1200 vertical Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1 4800 inch at minimum Black printing Max Speed Custom Setting 5 22 ppm Standard 13 3 ppm Color printing Max Speed Custom Setting 5 17 ppm Standard
14. Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 20 2 Ifthe problem persists perform step 3 again 3 Ifthe problem persists the printer may have run out of ink See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 39 Ensure that the printer is turned on Open the Canon JJ Printer Utility dialog box 1 Select Applications from the Go menu 2 Double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Printer Setup Utility icon If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Print Center icon 3 Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure 4 Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance 31 Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning en _ Canon J Printer Utility iP1700 Etnias A 11 Select Cleaning from the Cleaning Eliminates unwanted smudges and lines in the print result o 4 Deep Cleaning Unclogs nozzles that cannot be cleared by regular cleaning Bottom Plate Cleaning Prevents paper smudges during printing Roller Cleaning Executes print roller cleaning for smoother paper feeding C Quit D a Unclogs nozzles that cannot be cleared by regular 3 cleaning E Deep cleaning consumes much more ink than regular cleaning
15. dialog box select Quality amp Media from the pop up menu and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media being used Back of Paper is Smudged Inside of the printer is dirty If the inside of the printer is dirty printed paper may become smudged Periodically clean the inside of the printer See Cleaning the Inside of the Printer in the User s Guide Paper Feed Roller is dirty Clean the Paper Feed Roller See Paper Does Not Feed Properly on page 54 51 Troubleshootin Problem Printed Surface is Scratched Possible Cause Inappropriate type of paper is being used Try This Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled See Print Media to Avoid on page 4 Note that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of paper when using Borderless Printing Ensure that the paper you are using is compatible with Borderless Printing Paper is curled When all four corners are curled or the printing surface of the paper is curled the paper may become dirty or the paper may not feed properly Try using the paper after correcting the curl by taking the following actions 1 On the side to be printed place a sheet of regular paper exactly over it to avoid damaging the surface 2 Roll up the papers together in the direction opposite of the curl as shown in the figure below 1 2 gt i 3 Examine the paper which is to be use
16. is a cost attractive and easy to use extended 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 iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Canon PIXMA iP1700 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U S A Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be reproduced in any form in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Canon U S A Inc 2006 Canon U S A Inc 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 iP1700 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
17. of the paper before loading it Note When paper is curled gently bend it in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat e To prevent paper from being curled we recommend handling it in the following ways Put unused paper back into the package and store them horizontally Remove only as many sheets from the package as you need right before printing 2 Prepare to load paper 1 Open the Paper Support 2 Move the Paper Thickness Lever to the correct position for the media in use Move the lever to its left position for plain paper and move it to the right position for envelopes and T Shirt Transfers See Canon Specialty Media on page 10 Basic Printing Note Place the printer on a flat surface e Do not place any obstacles in front of the printer to keep this area open for paper which is ejected e Remove each sheet as soon as paper is ejected If the Paper Output Slot is stacked with printed sheets it may interfere with the printer s ejecting process e When performing duplex printing pay great attention to the dust and stain on the area desk etc where the printed paper is ejected Printing with dust and stain remaining on this area can have a bad effect on the printing result and printer 3 Load the paper E Loading Plain Paper Load Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark 1 Insert the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing
18. of these safety precautions Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty in direct sunlight outdoors or close to a heating source To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks install the printer in a location that has a constant 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 Power supply Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you can easily unplug the power cord when if necessary Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord Do not use an extension lead cord Never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the printer in the country of where you purchased the printer AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Working around the Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing printer When moving the printer carry the printer at both ends Do not place any object on the printer Do not place any metal objects paper clips staples etc or containers of flammable solvents alcohol thinners etc on top of the printer Should any foreign object metal or liquid fall into the printer unplug the power cord and call for service When installing or transporting this printer do
19. page 4 55 Troubleshootin The ALARM Lamp Flashes When a printer error occurs the ALARM lamp flashes after the POWER lamp was turned off and then on The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred Count the flashes and then take appropriate action to correct the error Notes the number of flashes Lights longer than ALARM Lamp POWER Lamp ALARM Lamp Repeats Lights longer than ALARM Lamp ALARM Lamp 2 ALARM Lamp flashes Number of Flashes Two Flashes Possible Cause Out of paper or paper feed error Try This Reload paper and press the RESUME CANCEL button Three Flashes Paper jam If a paper jam occurs clear the jammed paper reload paper in the printer then press the RESUME CANCEL button See Paper Jams on page 55 Four Flashes The ink may have run out Ink has run out Replace the FINE Cartridge and close the Front Cover If lines are misaligned or the resulting output is not satisfactory carry out the Print Head Alignment If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing press the RESUME CANCEL button Then printing can continue under the ink out condition with the FINE Cartridge installed Replace the empty FINE 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 Po
20. photo Select when printing documents which mainly consist of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation Printing tables and charts Select when printing documents which mainly consist of graphs and graphics illustrations with strong color definition Printing a composite document Select when printing documents which are mainly just text Detailed Setting You can fine tune Print Quality and Halftoning settings here e For details about other printer driver functions click the button to see Printer Driver Guide The Printer Driver Guide is not displayed unless the On screen Manual is installed e You can cancel a print job while printing See Cancel Printing on page 15 14 Basic Printing Cancel Printing Windows You can cancel a print job while printing by pushing the RESUME CANCEL button on the printer 1 Press the RESUME CANCEL button while the printer is printing Printing is canceled and the paper is ejected Note Click Cancel Printing on the Canon IJ Status Monitor to stop printing To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor click Canon iP1700 on the taskbar The Canon Status Monitor opens automatically whenever a printer error occurs 1 Click the printer s icon in the Dock and display the list of print jobs in progress If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 click on the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double click on the name of your printer in the Printer List
21. the Bundled Software cc ccc cece eee eect ee eee eee eee e eee EASES ENS 18 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect oooooooooocrorororooom cece 19 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern cee cece cece cece eee cece eee e eee e eee eeees 20 Print Head Cleanings aio O jee esa a Do lo 25 Print Head Deep Cleaning a dai 29 Aligning the Print Head nenn erona er aE a EEEE S e eet e rr 34 Replacing a FINE Cartridge 0 cece ccc cece cece cece ee eee eee eee e teen ee E ESS 39 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 0 ccc ccc cece cece eee eee e neces eeeeeeeeees 48 The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly ccc ccc cece cece eect eee t eee e ones 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 0 eect cece eee reece eee cece eee eeees 50 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs oooooooooocrorrooommrr 53 Paper Does Not Feed Properly cece cece cece cee e eee e eee eee tenet eee eeeeees 54 PAP Or JAIN rre occas ccc vga Sas ad a 55 The ALARM Lamp Flashes ovociccinisosioicci ede bee a 56 An Error Message Appears on the Screen cece ccc cece eee e eee e tence eee eeees 58 Appendix Specifications soss sun haa hace A a Soo mew 60 Salety PrecaUtioNS dui ci ae Diese ac Diese s Reon elas ware 62 Regulatory Information sessa io aaa da ao i is add a ed 64 CANON U S A INC LIMITED WARRANTY USA Only
22. the Product list and then click Maintenance 5 Choose Ink Cartridge Settings from the pull down menu 6 Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink and then click the Apply button The Black only setting can be used when you select Plain Paper in the Media Type In this case the Borderless Printing setting cannot be enabled If you select Color only or Black only when the cartridge runs out of ink remember to return the Ink Cartridge Settings to Both Black and Color after replacing with a new one 45 Printing Maintenance 46 When 2 mark appears on Low Ink Warning Macintosh 28 Canon iP1700 USBOO1 eoo Canon 1 Printer Utility iP1700 f Option Ink Details Help Ink Level Information 3 y Document Name Document Owner Canon Printing Pages 171 plas int Qi Cancel Printing Press the About ink button to view the information about the ink tank Press the Update button to check the current remaining ink level If you install the FINE Cartridge that was once empty and start printing on the FINE Cartridge appears Then the following message appears and printing stops In this case a remaining level of ink cannot be counted correctly Windows Macintosh Canon iP1700 USBO01 Error Number 1686 oo The following ink may have run out The following ink may have run out Black
23. to be representation or warranties concerning the products described Specifications are subject to change without notice As an ENERGY STAR partner Canon U S A Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency EN ENERGY STAR All information regarding non Canon products was compiled from publicly available information No representation is made regarding the accuracy thereof About Consumables Consumables ink tanks FINE Cartridges are available for 5 years after production has stopped Trademarks e Windows and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States and other countries e Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 Contents Contents Basic Printing Turning on the Printer eo crisan eeii ned sepa e ened Hotes one e SNES eed eee Neo Tees 2 Turning off the Printer id 3 Loading Paper A A eee Sake 4 Using Specialty Media umi a Slee Saree tue Nee wee eee 9 Printing with Windows e ae a o ea Boe ns Veda id Dive MLE RES 11 Printing with Macintosh ccc cece eect e eee e eee eee eee sete eee eeeeeees 13 CAN COU PHIM tine anti cls ane See arate dum ne as ailase E Nese tans Wises E Mew wiane tate ENNS 15 Advanced Printing Accessing the Printer Drivers icici s cc sols cad ici casa ee 16 Using
24. 0 from the Name list and then click Utility If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure 4 Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance Printing Maintenance 3 Print the pattern e OO Canon 1 Printer Utility iP1700 Test Print E 1 Select Test Print from Nozzle Check Prints pattern that lets you check whether print the pop up menu head nozzles are clogged Print Head Alignment Executes print head alignment to correct the misalignment of colors and lines 2 Click Print Head Alignment Quit a 3 Click OK Sanio print head alone The Pattern will be printed AUP ince the alignment involves printing get the printer ready connect the cable and turn the power on move the printer s paper thickness lever to the left and load a sheet of A4 or letter size plain paper into the sheet feeder The printer will print an alignment pattern To align the print head position click OK Cancel 37 Printing Maintenance 4 Align the Print Head 1 Look at the print out From the patterns select the most even and least irregular patterns Print Head Alignment Execute head alignment Examine the printed patterns and enter the pattern number of the pattern with the least amount of streaking in the fields for columns A to L Adjustment in Columns A to F S 5 Column A Column
25. 7 8 ppm 203 2 mm max 8 0 in for Borderless Printing 216 mm 8 5 in USB Approx 44 dB A when printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 RH no condensation AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Standby 1 W or lower Printing Approx 10 W OFF Approx 0 5 W 435 W x 253 D x 165 H mm 17 13 W x 9 96 D x 6 5 H in Approx 3 0 kg 6 5 lb Nozzles Black 320 nozzles Cyan Magenta Yellow 384 x 3 nozzles Appendix Minimum System Requirements Area Operating System Processor Hard Disk Space Windows XP SP1 SP2 Pentiumll 300 MHz 128 MB 400 MB Windows 2000 Professional SP2 SP3 SP4 Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 98 Second Edition Operating System Processor Hard Disk Space Mac OS X v 10 4 x Intel processor 256 MB 250 MB PowerPC G3 G4 G5 Mac OS X v 10 2 8 v 10 3 x 128 MB 1 For updated compatibility visit our website 2 Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with built in USB or USB 2 0 Hi Speed port and pre installed Windows XP 2000 Me 98 or Mac OS X v 10 2 8 v 10 4 3 Including compatible processors e CD ROM drive e Display 800 x 600 e Display 800 x 600 Color 16bit Thousands Colors e Macintosh File System Mac OS X Extended Journaled Mac OS X Extended Additional System Requi
26. 8 5 x 11 Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss 4 x 6 50 sheets Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss 8 5 x 11 20 sheets Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4 x 6 20 sheets Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4 x 6 75 sheets Photo Paper Pro 8 5 x 11 15 sheets Photo Paper Pro 8 x 10 20 sheets Photo Paper Pro 8 5 x 11 30 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 Glossy Photo Paper Credit Card Size Photo Stickers High Resolution Paper 8 5 x 11 100 sheets Call 1 800 OK CANON to locate a dealer near you or visit the Canon eStore at www estore usa canon com 2006 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 As an ENERGY STAR partner Canon U S A Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR o guidelines for energy efficiency Order 0615B002 0617B002 7980A007 79804012 79804022 79804019 7980A006 9981A006 9981A005 0041B005 0041B006 8386A010 83864007 1029A014 1029A027 1029A004 1029A059 1029A028 7981A014 7981A004 0755Bo21 0775B022 0775B023 0775B024 91574023 0001C001 1043A011
27. B 2 Enter the numbers Column C br A Column D A A LLL LLL LL A E 5 5 Column G Column H Dd d A PEE e 3 Dd sf Column Column J Column K Column L EA 3 Click Send If it is difficult to determine the best pattern on Column E then pick a setting that has the least noticeable white stripes Less noticeable vertical stripes More noticeable vertical stripes Less noticeable horizontal stripes More noticeable horizontal stripes 38 Printing Maintenance Replacing a FINE Cartridge If there is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as Print Head Cleaning a FINE Cartridge is probably empty Replace an empty FINE Cartridge with a new one When replacing a FINE Cartridge check the model number very carefully The printer will not print properly if a wrong FINE Cartridge is used or installed improperly Black PG 40 40 Color CL 41 Black 41 PG 40 CL 41 E Replacing a FINE Cartridge When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink replace it using the following steps 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and then open the Front Cover The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left 39 Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge WKF 1 Push down the FINE Cartridge 2 Remove the FINE Cartridge Important Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surroundi
28. Check Pattern Click the Initial Check mole Items button anda confirmation message for printing the nozzle check pattern will appear 4 Confirm the nozzle check pattern See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 23 22 Printing Maintenance E Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer Note Ifthe ink level is low the nozzle check pattern cannot be printed properly Stop printing the nozzle check pattern and replace a FINE Cartridge See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 39 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern 1 Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink requires cleaning When with lines missing Black ink 2 White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires cleaning When white stripes appear Color ink 23 Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check dialog box Pattern Check Which of the following pattems does the printed pattem most closely resemble lel lel 1 1 Il 1 1 11 Il The print head nozzles are not clogged printer immediately Click Exit i yf Ifthe printed pattem resembles this pattem the print head If the printed pattem resembles this pattem you can use the nozzles me ed Macintosh
29. Cleaning The print head nozzles are not clogged Ifthe printed pattern resembles this pattem the print neax If the printed pattem resembles this pattem you can use the nozzles may be clogged printer immediate lo Click Cleaning it Ifthe printed ps is executed stem does not improve even after two times execute Deep Cleaning If the pattern is printed normally click Exit gt a Step 2 Print Head Cleaning on page 25 If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice gt Print Head Deep Cleaning on page 29 Step 3 If the problem still remains after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice gt a Step 4 Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 39 Note f ruled lines appear misaligned when printed adjust the Print Head position See Aligning the Print Head on page 34 19 Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head Nozzles Use this function when printed results are blurred or a color is incorrect E Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Windows 1 withthe printer on load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 16 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern amp Canon iP1700 Printing Preferences
30. Execute deep cleaning only if the nozzle condition does not improve after regular cleaning After the deep cleaning ends execute Nozzle Check and check whether the print head nozzles have been unclogged Cancel 3 Click OK Note Initial Check Items pop up menu 2 Click Deep Cleaning Click the Initial Check Items button and a confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning will appear Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing Important Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes This takes about one to two minutes 32 Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition 1 Print a nozzle check pattern to evaluate a Print Head condition See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 20 2 Ifthe problem persists perform step 3 again 3 Ifthe problem still persists the printer may have run out of ink See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 39 33 Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are misaligned or a printout is unsatisfactory Print Head Alignment is required Windows 1 withthe printer on load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder Move the Paper Thickness Lever to the left position 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 16 3 Print the pattern amp Canon iP1700 Pri
31. Media Media Name Paper Support Load Limit Paper Printer Driver Settings Thickness Lever for Media Type Position Super White Paper Letter up to 10mm or 0 39 Left Plain Paper inches High Resolution Paper Letter up to 80 sheets Left High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper Letter up to 10 sheets Left Glossy Photo Paper 4 x6 up to 20 sheets Credit Card up to 20 sheets Matte Photo Paper Letter up to 10 sheets Left Matte Photo Paper 4 x6 up to 20 sheets Photo Paper Plus Double Letter 1 sheet Left Photo Paper Plus Double Sided 5 x7 1 sheet Sided Photo Paper Plus Glossy Letter up to 10 sheets Left Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5 x7 up to 10 sheets 4 x6 up to 20 sheets Photo Paper Plus Letter up to 10 sheets Left Photo Paper Plus Glossy Semi Gloss 4 x6 up to 20 sheets 8 x10 up to 10 sheets Photo Paper Pro Letter up to 10 sheets Left Photo Paper Pro 4 x6 up to 20 sheets 8 x10 up to 10 sheets Photo Stickers 1 sheet Left Photo Paper Plus Glossy T Shirt Transfers 1 sheet Right T Shirt Transfers 1 When paper cannot be fed normally load the necessary number of sheets in the Auto Sheet Feeder after having first separated them from each other to avoid them from sticking together 2 You can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy PhotoPrint provided with the Setup CD ROM For instructions on how to print from the software applications refer to the P
32. NTIAL 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 PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY 65 Appendix Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support options e Interactive troubleshooting e mail technical support the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions www canontechsupport com e Toll free live technical support Monday Saturday excluding holidays at 1 800 828 4040 e Telephone Device for the Deaf TDD 1 866 251 3752 e Repair or Exchange Service Options In the event service is required
33. Photo Printer PIXMA iP1700 Quick Start Guide 1 ON I I l Exif Print Uia IIIJ 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 1 year 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
34. WER lamp stops flashing the printer is turned off Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after you have turned off the printer be sure to check that the POWER lamp is not lit If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet when the POWER lamp remains lit or is flashing the Print Head will not be protected and it may be unable to print Basic Printing Loading Paper E Print Media to Avoid Do not use the following types of paper Using such papers as these will not only produce unsatisfactory results but they may also cause the printer to jam or malfunction e Folded curled or wrinkled paper e Damp paper e Paper that is too thin less than 64 gsm 17 lb e Paper that is too thick more than 105 gsm 28 lb e Paper with holes For example loose leaf e Picture postcards e Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker e Envelopes with double flaps e Envelopes with pressure seals e Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Non Canon genuine specialty paper Also do not use a cut paper or memo pad when printing on a paper smaller than A5 size Basic Printing E Preparing the Printer e For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers refer to the section Using Specialty Media on page 9 e Consult Printing Media in the User s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load specialty media into the printer 1 Flatten the four corners
35. When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink replace the FINE Cartridge with a new one immediately If you replace it with the FINE Cartridge that has been removed once the printer may not print properly due to clogged Print Head nozzles And the Low Ink Warning dialog box which relays the exchange time of a FINE Cartridge will be off e To maintain optimal print quality FINE Cartridge should be installed until the recommended date of replacement And use up all ink in the FINE Cartridge within six months from its first use We recommend that you take note ofthe date when the FINE Cartridge is installed to the printer e Color ink consumption may occur even when black and white or grayscale printing is specified Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning which are necessary to maintain the printer s capabilities e When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink you can continue printing with either Black or Color ink only by Ink Cartridge Settings In this case print with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed If either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is removed the printer does not work See Setting of FINE Cartridges on page 44 42 Printing Maintenance E What is Low Ink Warning Low Ink Warning is that the ink counter counts a remaining level of ink and tells you that Fine Cartridges are running out of ink during printing The ink counter considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed and
36. alog box which automatically appears after the cleaning is done A nozzle check pattern will be printed Do not perform any other operation until the printing of the nozzle check pattern is finished Look carefully at the printout of the nozzle check pattern to evaluate the condition of the Print Head See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 23 If the problem persists even after you have performed the normal Print Head Cleaning procedure twice execute Print Head Deep Cleaning See Print Head Deep Cleaning on page 29 Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve after a standard Print Head Cleaning try Print Head Deep Cleaning which is a more powerful cleaning process Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning so perform this procedure only when necessary Windows Ensure that the printer is turned on 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 16 29 Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning 30 amp Canon iP1700 Printing Preferences 1 Click the Maintenance tab Cleanin Bottom Plate Cleaning Prevents paper smudges during printing the print result peep Cleaning Unclogs nozzles that cannot be cleared by regular cleaning Roller Cleaning Executes print roller clearing for smoother paper feeding
37. amera s flash or smooth and beautify facial skin Itis compatible with Exif Print PhotoRecord Windows You can create fun and unique photo albums with decorative themes which include different frames background and clip art You can also copy or move decorated photos Itis compatible with Exif Print Easy WebPrint Windows You can easily print out homepages displayed on Internet Explorer in full size without its right hand side being cropped This application is automatically added to the Internet Explorer toolbar Internet Explorer 6 0 is recommended Exif Print is the worldwide standard Under Exif Print the digital camera can record data tags for specific camera settings and functions such as whether the flash was on or off if the camera was in portrait or night scene mode etc Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use a suitable photo application to read the camera data precisely producing optimal prints This enables you to create prints that reproduce color more accurately Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect the Print Head Nozzles are probably clogged Follow the procedures below to clean these nozzles Step 1 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 20 lel After Print Head Cleaning print bed the nozzle check pattern If the print quality is poor perform Print Head
38. d to print and see if the curl has been lessened to height within approximately 2 to 5 mm 0 08 to 0 2 inches 2 It is recommended that the curl corrected paper not be stacked and be fed into the printer one sheet at a time Paper Thickness Lever position is not proper Set the Paper Thickness Lever in suitable position for your media See Canon Specialty Media on page 10 If the paper is scratched even when printing on plain paper left set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right Return the Paper Thickness Lever to the left after printing 52 Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Problem Possible Cause Try This Printer Does Not Printer cable is too Avoid using USB cables longer than 16 4 feet Start or Printer long Stops During Undesired printjobs Restart your computer It may solve the problem Print Jobs are spooled Delete any undesired print jobs Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or click Troubles in your the printer s icon in the Dock in Macintosh for the deletion computer 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 16 Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status Click Display Print Queue Then select Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu When the confirmation message is displayed click Yes The print job is deleted Note In Windows Me or Windo
39. e 4 Confirm the nozzle check pattern See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 23 1 withthe printer on load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 2 Open the Canon JJ Printer Utility dialog box 1 Select Applications from the Go menu 2 Double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Printer Setup Utility icon If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Print Center icon 3 Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure 4 Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance 21 Printing Maintenance 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern ea 1 Select Test Print from the Nozzle Check pop up men u h Prints pattern that lets you check whether print ead nozzles are clogged Print Head a 2 Click Nozzle Check misalignment of colors and lines Executes print head alignment to correct the Quit gt a Prints pattern that lets you check whether print head nozzles 7 are clogged Ready the printer connect the cable and turn the power on move the printer s paper thickness lever left load a sheet of A4 or letter size plain paper in the sheet feeder and click the Print Check Pattern _ Initial Check Items Cancel Erre ater 3 Click Print
40. e ink tank Press the Update button to check the current remaining ink level The ink level of the FINE Cartridge with mark is low You should purchase new FINE Cartridge Note Setting of FINE Cartridges If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for a while However the same printing quality cannot be expected comparing to printing with both cartridges In this case you should perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge If the FINE Cartridge is removed an error occurs You cannot print regardless of the Ink Cartridge Settings 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 16 2 Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings 3 Select Color only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink or select Black only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink and then click the OK button 44 Printing Maintenance 1 Select Applications from the Go menu 2 Double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Printer Setup Utility icon If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Print Center icon 3 Select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Utility If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure 4 Select iP1700 from
41. 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 defective 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 via 2nd day Air freight service prepaid by Canon USA After receipt of the replacement Product with instructions and a prepaid waybill follow the enclosed instructions on how to ship the defective Pr
42. ge is displayed Follow the on screen instructions 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and remove papers loaded in the printer 2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to ensure that Cleaning is displayed in the pull down menu 3 Click Roller Cleaning The confirmation message is displayed Follow the on screen instructions 54 Troubleshootin Paper Jams Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams in Paper Output Slot Auto Sheet Feeder Try This Remove the paper according to the following procedure 1 Slowly pull the paper out either from the Auto Sheet Feeder or from the Paper Output Slot whichever is easier e Ifthe paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer open the Front Cover and remove it Caution Be careful not to touch any components inside the printer After removing all paper close the Front Cover e Ifyou cannot pull the paper out turn the printer off and turn it back on The paper will be ejected automatically 2 Reload the paper into the printer and press the RESUME CANCEL button If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer or the paper jam error See The ALARM Lamp Flashes on page 56 continues after removing the paper contact the Customer Care Center Paper is loaded incorrectly Check to see if the paper is loaded correctly and set the Paper Guide for the loaded paper correctly See Loading Paper on
43. hose sold by Canon USA 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 CDROMS 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 CONSEQUE
44. hoto Application Guide Note When using plain paper 64 gsm 17 lb up to 100 sheets can be loaded at one time Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left and select Plain Paper under printer driver Media Type e Fora detailed description of print media types refer to Printing Media in the User s Guide 10 Basic Printing Windows Printing with Windows Note The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary depending on the application you are using e The steps described in this section are for printing using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed hereafter called Windows XP SP2 Turn your printer on then set papers Create a document or open a file to print Open the Printer Properties dialog box 1 Select Print from the application s File menu The Print dialog box opens 2 Ensure that Canon iP1700 Add Printer is selected su Rend Pint ofie Ree 3 Click on Preferences or Comment Properties Page Range al Number of copies 1 TF Note In Windows 2000 click on the Main tab in the Print dialog box 11 Basic Printing 4 12 Specify the required settings Canon 1P1700 Printing Preferences 1 Click Media Type to select the media loaded in the printer Plain Paper Letter 8 51 in 215 94279 4mm 2 Click OK Note From og Page Setup tab select the correct document size to be printed e To adjust Print Quali
45. ication program 2 In the Print dialog box select Quality amp Media from the pop up menu and then click Detailed Setting 3 Drag the Print Quality slide bar towards the Fine side Media is not loaded with print side up Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up Consult Printing Media in the User s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load and use your media Printed Ruled Lines are Misaligned Print Head is misaligned Align the Print Head See Aligning the Print Head on page 34 Paper Thickness Lever position is not proper Set the Paper Thickness Lever in suitable position for your media See Canon Specialty Media on page 10 Print Quality is not set properly Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High for Windows or Fine for Macintosh On the Main tab click High for the Print Quality setting acintosh 1 In the Print dialog box select Quality amp Media from the pop up menu and then click Detailed Setting 2 Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end Printed Paper Curls or has Ink Blots Paper being used is too thin We recommend that you use a photo paper such as Photo Paper Pro when you print a photograph or dense colored picture that consumes large amount of ink See Using Specialty Media on page 9 Incorrect paper type On the Main tab ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media being used In the Print
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47. ke 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 dust collected on the plug will absorb moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire 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 the 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 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 which is not described in this guide Working around the Do not use flammable sprays near the printer printer This could cause a fire or electric shock if spray were to come in contact with the electrical components inside the printer 62 Appendix Caution You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any
48. n the contact points In this case the print out result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge Print Head Nozzles are clogged Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is ejected properly See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 20 If the ink is not ejected properly See Print Head Cleaning on page 25 See Print Head Deep Cleaning on page 29 Incorrect paper type Y On the Main tab ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media being used In the Print dialog box select Quality amp Media from the pop up menu and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded 50 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Glossy photo paper other than Canon specialty media is used Try This Select Other Photo Paper from Media Type which may resolve the problem Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as it is printed Print Quality is not set properly Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High for Windows or Fine for Macintosh 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from your Application Program on page 16 2 On the Main tab click High for the Print Quality setting If you cannot select High or the problem is not solved select Custom click Set and select the higher quality 1 Open the Print dialog box You can generally select Print in the File menu from you appl
49. ng area e Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to local laws and disposal regulations 3 Prepare a replacement FINE Cartridge To the FINE Cartridge Holder Protective Tape 1 Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the Protective Tape gently 40 Printing Maintenance Important Do not reattach the Protective Tape once you have removed it e Handle the removed Protective Tape carefully to avoid getting your hands dirty or staining surrounding work area e Once the Protective Tape is removed 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 Electrical Contacts Print Head Nozzles 4 Insert the new FINE Cartridge The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot B and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot C 1 Insert a new FINE Cartridge slightly slanted 2 Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into place 41 Printing Maintenance 5 Close the Front Cover The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right 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 34 Important To maintain optimal print quality we recommend that you use Canon brand FINE Cartridge Replenishing ink only is also not recommended e Replace FINE Cartridge promptly Do not leave FINE Cartridge removed e
50. not incline it lay it down on its side or turn it upside down Ink can leak FINE Cartridges Ink For safety reasons store FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges out of the reach of small children Cartridges If a child should ingest any ink consult a doctor immediately Do not shake FINE Cartridges Ink Cartridges Ink may leak 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 63 Appendix Regulatory Information For 120V 60Hz model Color Printer Model K10279 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 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 i
51. nstallation 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 1 516 328 5600 For U S A Only Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Industry Canada Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur NMB 003 d Industrie Canada intitul e Appareils num riques
52. nting Preferences Main Y Page Setup wf Effects C Profis A Maintenance 1 Click the Maintenance tab f Cleaning Bottom Plate Clearing f Qe Eliminates unwanted smudges and lines in Prevents paper smudges during printing H the print result Deep Cleaning Roller Cleaning lt lt Inclogs nozzles that cannot be cleared gummi Executes print roler clearing for smoother by regular cleaning paper feeding Print Head Alignment Executes print head alignment to corect the misalignment of colors and lines 1 Off Turms the printer off Nozzle Check Prints a pattem to check whether the print head nozzles are clogged Quiet Mode for night or silent situations Ink Cartridge Settings Specifies the ink cartridge for printing Custom Settings Allows you to select operation options 2 Click Print Head Alignment printing get the printer ready connect the cable and turn the power on set the printer s paper thickness lever to the left so plain paper into the sheet Feeder The printer wil print en alignment pattern 3 Click OK The pattern will be printed Canon iP1700 D Were the patterns printed normally ms If no patterns were printed or if the printout is noticeably blurred click No and start again from the beginning 4 After the pattern is printed click Yes 34 Printing Maintenance 4 Align the Print Head
53. nual supplied with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card The USB driver may not be installed correctly The computer does not recognize the printer properly Reinstall the USB driver using the latest version of the driver 49 Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Cannot Print to End of Job Possible Cause The Page Size setting does not match the size of the paper loaded in the printer Try This First check the Page Size setting in the application Then check the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box of the printer driver for Macintosh The size of the print data is too large If the size of the data is too large part of it may be lost When the spool format is EMF follow the procedure below 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 16 2 On the Page Setup tab click Print Options 3 Select the Reduce spool data size check box and click OK When Reduce spool data size is selected the print quality may be degraded Ink Does Not Eject Properly Not Printed Printing is Blurred Colors are Wrong White Streaks Appear Printed Ruled Lines are Misaligned FINE Cartridge is not installed properly there is no ink left Remove the FINE Cartridge then reinstall it Small dusts may be stuck betwee
54. o Application Guide Turn your printer on then set papers Create a document or open a file to print Select Paper Size 1 Select Page Setup from the application s File menu The Page Setup dialog box opens Page Setup Settings Page Attributes Format 2 Ensure that iP1700 is selected Canon iP1700 Paper Size USLetter fs 3 Select the desired paper size PACON from the Paper Size pop up Orientation To le menu Scale 100 O Cancel Eo 4 Click OK 13 Basic Printing 4 Specify the required settings 1 Select Print from the application s File menu The Print dialog box opens punt 2 Ensure that iP1700 is gt selected Presets Standard sa 3 Select Quality amp Media from the pop up menu MediaType Plain Paper 18 4 Select the Media Type Paper Source Auto Sheet Feeder from the pop up menu 1 163 g 3 Print Mode Printing a top quality photo Printing tables and charts 5 Select the print mode appropriate to your document listed under Print Mode Crore Preview Ganan Ds 6 Click Print Printing a composite document Detailed Setting Grayscale Printing Note When you select the print mode appropriate to your document under Print Mode the document will be printed in the color and print quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have selected Printing a top quality
55. occcmomom 20 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge RESUME CANCEL button cooococcooccnonnnnononcnonnacnnnaccnonoos S Safety Precautions ccccooconononononnanonnannnnnanonananonancnnns 62 Specialty Media Specifications Status Monitor Super White Paper ooccnncccnnocnnnnnnnnnnnaninananoncnnonananones 10 T Troubleshooting T Shirt Transfers Turning off the Printer Turning on the Printer U Uninstalling the printer driver ooooonocononnnnonunanonns 58 Using Specialty Media uoononcccnonnanonannnonnnnonnacnnanoss 9 What is Low Ink Warning occonoccccnnnnoncncnnnnnannnnns 43 When mark appears on Low Ink Warning 44 When 2 mark appears on Low Ink Warning 46 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 19 68 69 70 Ordering Information For additional supplies use the following descriptions and order numbers Description FINE Cartridges PG 40 CL 41 Canon Specialty Papers Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4 x 6 20 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 Double Sided 5 x 7 10 sheets Photo Paper Plus Double Sided 8 5 x 11 10 sheets Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit 5 x 7 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit
56. oduct to the Canon USA repair facility The defective Product must be returned in the shipping carton in which the replacement Product was packed and include the reference number A COPY OF YOUR DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE BILL OF SALE and a complete explanation of the problem DO NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER ITEMS WITH THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD AND INK CARTRIDGE S AND TANK S InstantExchange Service expedites usually by the second business day the exchange of a defective 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 three 3 business day InstantExchange Service for Alaska and Hawaii Canon USA does not guarantee expedited shipping service 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 DEFECTIVE 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
57. p Utility icon If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Print Center icon 3 Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure 4 Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning 0 Canon Printer Utility iP1700 Cleaning E Deep Cleaning 4 Unclogs nozzles that cannot be cleared by regular cleaning 1 Select Cleaning from the pop up menu Cleaning Eliminates unwanted smudges and lines in the print result gt Bottom Plate Cleaning Prevents paper smudges during printing Roller Cleaning Executes print roller cleaning for smoother paper feeding 2 Click Cleaning C Quit gt Cleans clogged print head nozzles f Cleaning consumes ink lt Initial Check Items Cancel 53 3 Click OK Note Click the Initial Check Items button anda confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning will appear Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing Important Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes This takes about 60 seconds 27 Printing Maintenance 4 Check on the Print Head condition 28 1 2 3 Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check di
58. page 54 e Paper Jams on page 55 e The ALARM Lamp Flashes on page 56 e An Error Message Appears on the Screen on page 58 When an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing pertaining to such problems as low ink or paper jams a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically The message may vary depending on your operating system Canon iP1700 USBO01 1 Load paper 2 Press the printer s RESUME button Cancel Printing 47 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Cannot Install the Printer Driver Possible Cause Installation procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the asy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation If the printer driver was not installed correctly delete the printer driver and restart your computer following the procedure described in the Printer Driver Guide Try to reinstall the printer driver If the installer was forcibly terminated due to an error restart your computer to reinstall the printer driver Other applications running in the background Other applications such as anti virus software running in the background can interfere with the printer driver installation Close all open applications before reinstalling the printer driver Installation does not start automatically when the CD ROM is inserted into the drive If printer driver installation did not start automatically when you inserted the CD
59. 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 notice InstantExchange warranty service is subject to the availability of refurbished or new replacement units Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 USA Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc 2006 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 66 Index A Advanced Printing ooooocccnnoonnnnnnos 16 ALARM Lamp a2 ALARM Lamp Flashes 56 Aligning the Print Head o 34 An Error Message Appears on the Screen sscceeee 58 B Borderless Print asirese iei 18 Borderless Printing C Cancel Printing eshe ieie ea e r aS Sa 15 Cannot Install the Printer Driver oooooocccnonnonanonnnnn 48 Canon JJ Printer Utility dialog box CANON U S A INC LIMITED WARRANTY USA Only 65 CA Ea A Cleaning D Deep Cleaning cconcccnoonononnncnonnanonnananannnnncaninnacnnno 29 31 Driver Settings iii 12 14 UninstallnS dd E Easy PhotoPrint ooonnccccnonononananonnnnonnnnnnncnconenononnaconnns 18 Easy WebPrint ooocononcccnnonononananonnanonnnnnnananonanononnan nnos 18 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 23
60. re Canon USA shall have no responsibility for such items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral 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 or supplies other than t
61. rements for On screen Manuals W 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 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 61 Appendix A Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual 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 smo
62. ssible causes are as follows The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly The FINE Cartridge may not be the 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 See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 39 See Aligning the Print Head on page 34 Seven Flashes The FINE Cartridge is not installed in the appropriate position Some FINE Cartridges are not installed in place Install the FINE Cartridges in the appropriate positions See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 39 Eight Flashes Ink absorber is almost full Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a ink absorber inside the machine Press the RESUME CANCEL button to dismiss the error message and continue printing You can continue printing for a while but once the ink absorber becomes completely full you will not be able to print until the ink absorber is replaced Contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible to have this part replaced Fourteen Flashes The FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized The FINE Cartridge may not be the 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 See Aligning the Print Head on page 34 Fifteen Flashes The FINE Cartridge cannot be recognized
63. th your switch box or other device Also there could be a problem with the cable s Replace the cable s and try printing again Printer driver is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver 1 Click Start and select All Programs or Programs Canon iP1700 and Uninstall 2 Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the driver 3 Follow the procedures described in the asy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver Error No 300 Printer not ready Ensure that the printer is turned on If the POWER lamp is turned off turn the printer on When the POWER lamp is flashing the printer is initializing Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing Printer not properly connected Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer Note Ifyou are using a switch box or other devices remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer and try printing again If you are now able to print successfully there may be a problem with your switch box or other device Also there could be a problem with the cable s Replace the cable s and try printing again Your printer name is not displayed in Printer 1 Select Print and Fax Preferences from the Printer pop up menu When using Mac OS X v 10 3 x or Mac OS X v 10 2 8 select Edit Printer List from the Printer pop up menu 2 Ensure that Canon iP1700 is displayed and the check box is selected in the
64. that the printer is turned on If the POWER lamp is turned off turn the printer on When the POWER lamp is flashing the printer is initializing Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing Paper is not loaded Load paper and press the RESUME CANCEL button An error message may appear if the No paper error has not been reset for a certain period The printer port setting does not match the printer interface connection Ensure the printer port setting 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware then Printers and Faxes If your OS is other than Windows XP click Start Settings then Printers Click the Canon iP1700 icon On the File menu select Properties On the Ports tab or Details tab check if the printer port setting corresponds to the printer interface connection PWN If USBnnn Canon iP1700 or MPUSBPRNnn Canon iP1700 n represents a number is displayed in the Print to the following port s field the USB port is selected If the port setting is not correct modify the port setting according to the interface you use on the Ports tab or Details tab or reinstall the printer driver Printer not properly connected Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer Note Ifyou are using a switch box or other devices remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer and try printing again If you are now able to print successfully there may be a problem wi
65. then starts counting a remaining level of ink For this if old FINE Cartridge is installed remaining ink level may be displayed incorrectly Note How to Check the Ink Level Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status Canon IJ Status Monitor appears It appears during printing automatically See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 16 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box and then select Ink Level Information from the pop up menu 1 Select Applications from the Go menu 2 Double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Printer Setup Utility icon If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 double click the Utilities folder and then double click the Print Center icon 3 Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and then click Configure 4 Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance 43 Printing Maintenance When mark appears on Low Ink Warning Windows Macintosh 48 Canon iP1700 USB001 eN Canon Jj Printer Utility iP1700 Option InkDetails Help Ink Level Information ke m Printing Ink is running low View the ink details Document Name Document Ola Owner Canon Printing Pages 121 Press the About ink button to view the information about th
66. to open a list of print jobs in progress 2 Select an undesired document and click the Delete icon The print job is deleted Note To temporarily stop a job in progress click Hold To cancel all the jobs in the list click Stop Jobs 15 Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Accessing the Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application or directly from the Windows Start menu Note This manual refers to operations in Windows XP SP2 These operations may vary depending on the operating system you use E Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from your Application Program The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program This section describes only a general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box 1 in your application select the command to print a document The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu 2 Ensure that Canon iP1700 is selected Then click Preferences or Properties The Printer Properties dialog box opens Note Depending on your application program the command and menu names may differ and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box For more details see the user s manual regarding your application E Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu This method is used to specify printer settings common to all application programs
67. ty settings select Custom and click Set on the Main tab You can control the quality in the Custom dialog box e For details about other printer driver functions click the Help button or Instructions button and refer to Help or Printer Driver Guide The Instructions button is not displayed unless the On screen Manual is installed e Click the check box to select Preview before printing This will allow you to preview a screen that shows how the selected printing effects on your document will look when printed Some applications do not contain the preview function Print the document General Select Printer E Add Printer EP Status Ready Print to file Location Comment Find Printer Page Range aa Number of copies 1 5 Dein 1 Click Print or OK C Basic Printing EF Note You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME CANCEL button on the printer See Cancel Printing on page 15 Printing with Macintosh Note The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary depending on the software application you are using e The steps described in this section are for printing using a computer with Mac OS X v 10 4 x installed hereafter called Macintosh e You can use Easy PhotoPrint to easily do print operations when printing photographs Easy PhotoPrint is provided on the Setup CD ROM For details on how to use Easy PhotoPrint refer to the Phot
68. up When loading the 4 x 6 paper load sheets in the portrait position short side facing down 2 Align stacked papers against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder 3 Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the stacked papers Note Remove the printed papers as necessary from the Paper Output Slot e Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries For specific drying times refer to the instructions packaged with your media Basic Printing E Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm Env 10 size envelopes The address is automatically rotated and printed out Important Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surface with a double flap or pressure seals with sticker flaps e Select either DL Env Windows DL Envelope Macintosh or Comm Env 10 Windows 10 Envelope Macintosh in the printer driver according to the envelope size you are using e Ifyou do not select Media Type correctly the print out results in the wrong way round Fold the envelope flap 1 Align the envelope against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder Set the envelope with its flap facing down on the left side A maximum of 10 envelopes can be loaded at one time Printing direction 2 Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the envelope next to the flap Note ay printing the envelope set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right e When using a special paper to in
69. verse the print result on Windows open the Printer Properties dialog box and select the Rotate 180 degrees check box on the Page Setup tab 3 Select Envelope in Media Type and then select DL Env Windows DL Envelope Macintosh or Comm Env 10 Windows 10 Envelope Macintosh in Page Size 4 Select Portrait in Orientation For the printer driver setting refer to Printing with Windows on page 11 or Printing with Macintosh on page 13 B asic Printin E Loading 4 x 6 size papers You can print on 4 x 6 size papers 1 Align the paper against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder Regardless to the actual orientation of your photograph load the paper vertically short side first in the printer A maximum of 20 sheets of size in 4 x 6 paper can be loaded at one time 2 Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the papers 3 Select 4 x 6 in 101 6 x 152 4 mm in Page Size For the printer driver setting refer to Printing with Windows on page 11 or Printing with Macintosh on page 13 Basic Printing Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality E Photo Quality Media E Media for Business Documents e Glossy Photo Paper e High Resolution Paper e Matte Photo Paper e Photo Paper Plus Double Sided e Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi Gloss e Photo Paper Pro Basic Printing E Canon Specialty
70. ws 98 Click to select an undesired document and select Purge Print Documents in the Printer menu PWN 1 Click the printer s icon in the Dock and display the list of print jobs in progress If you are using Mac OS X v 10 2 8 click on the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double click on the name of your printer in the Printer List to open a list of print jobs in progress 2 Select an undesired document and click Y The print job is deleted 53 Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Possible Cause Try This Paper Does Not Inappropriate type Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled Feed Properly of paper is being See Print Media to Avoid on page 4 used e Check if the paper exceeds the load limit mark If it exceeds load less paper See Loading Plain Paper on page 6 Paper Feed Roller is Follow the steps described below to clean the Paper Feed Rollers Since the Paper dirty Feed Roller cleaning exhausts the Paper Feed Roller perform only when it is needed Three sheets of Letter size plain paper are required for the cleaning Have them on hand WN 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and remove papers loaded in the printer 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 16 3 Click the Maintenance tab then click Roller Cleaning The confirmation messa
71. y Black The function for detecting the remaining ink The function for detecting the remaining ink level level will be disabled since the ink level will be disabled since the ink level cannot be cannot be conectly detected correctly detected If you want to continue printing If you want to continue printing without this without this function press the RESUME button function press the RESUME button c d y Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cmc Se Rana are cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities qualities Delete Job Stop Alljobs Stop Job Cancel Printing About Ink Pressing the RESUME CANCEL button cancels the error indication and enables continuation of printing However error detection function is disabled after the error indication is canceled therefore Low Ink Warning message does not appear later on When you install new FINE Cartridge Low Ink Warning is enabled automatically Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems Refer to the User s Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section e Cannot Install the Printer Driver on page 48 e The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly on page 49 e Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors on page 50 e Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs on page 53 e Paper Does Not Feed Properly on

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