Canon Photo Printer iP1800 Series User Manual

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Quick Start Guide  
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Quick Start Guide  
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Canon PIXMA iP1800 series 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.  
© 2007 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 iP1800 series Photo Printer. All statements, technical information and  
recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but  
the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended  
to be, nor should they be understood to be, representation or warranties concerning the products  
described.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY  
STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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program that promotes energy saving through the penetration of energy efficient  
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targeted products are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers,  
facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. Their standards and logos are  
uniform among participating nations.  
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  
z Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in  
the U.S. and/or other countries.  
z Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
z Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
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Table of Contents  
Before Printing................................................2  
Turning the Printer On and Off .......................2  
Loading Printing Paper ...................................4  
Printing from Your Computer......................10  
Printing with Windows...................................10  
Printing with Macintosh.................................12  
Routine Maintenance ...................................14  
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors  
Are Incorrect .................................................14  
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern................15  
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........17  
Print Head Cleaning......................................19  
Print Head Deep Cleaning............................21  
Aligning the Print Head.................................23  
Replacing a FINE Cartridge..........................26  
Keeping the Best Printing Results ................36  
Cleaning Your Printer ...................................37  
Troubleshooting ...........................................41  
Cannot Install the Printer Driver....................42  
The USB Connection Does Not Work  
Properly ........................................................43  
Print Results Not Satisfactory.......................44  
Printing Does Not Start.................................47  
Paper Does Not Feed Properly.....................48  
Paper Jams...................................................49  
ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange.....................50  
Error Message Appears on the Screen ........51  
Appendix .......................................................53  
Reading the On-screen Manuals..................53  
Specifications................................................54  
Safety Precautions .......................................56  
Users in the U.S.A. .......................................59  
Index ..............................................................63  
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Before Printing  
Turning the Printer On and Off  
Turn on the printer before printing.  
Turning on the Printer  
Before turning on the printer, confirm the following.  
z The FINE Cartridges are installed properly.  
z The printer is connected to your computer (or a compatible device).  
z The printer driver is installed.  
Note  
If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to complete  
them.  
1
2
Press the POWER button.  
The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit  
green.  
Important  
If the ALARM lamp begins to flash orange, see  
“ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 50.  
Turn on your computer.  
2
Before Printing  
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Turning off the Printer  
1
To turn off the printer, press the POWER  
button.  
When the POWER lamp stops flashing, the printer  
is turned off.  
Important  
About the Power Plug  
When removing the power plug after turing off the  
printer, be sure to confirm that the POWER lamp is not  
lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet  
with the POWER lamp still lit or flashing green, the  
printer may become unable to print.  
See “Keeping the Best Printing Results” on page 36.  
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Loading Printing Paper  
This section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
Using Specialty Media  
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality.  
z Photo Quality Media  
z Media Suited for Business  
Documents  
z Glossy Photo Paper  
z Matte Photo Paper  
z High Resolution Paper  
z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided  
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy  
z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss  
z Photo Paper Pro  
z Photo Stickers  
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Before Printing  
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Paper Handling  
z Recommended Paper and Requirements  
Model*1  
Media Type  
Paper Support Load Limit  
Paper  
Thickness Setting for  
PrinterDriver  
Lever*6  
Media Type  
Plain Paper  
Envelopes  
100 sheets (A4, Letter)  
Left  
Plain Paper  
Envelope  
10 envelopes (European DL, US  
Comm. Env. #10)  
Right  
High Resolution  
Paper  
HR-101N 80 sheets (A4, Letter)  
Left  
High  
Resolution  
Paper  
Super White Paper SW-201 80 sheets (A4, Letter)  
Left  
Left  
Plain Paper  
Glossy Photo  
GP-401 10 sheets (A4, Letter),  
20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4  
mm, Credit card)  
GlossyPhotoPaper GP-501 10 sheets (A4, Letter),  
“Everyday Use”*3  
20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4  
mm)  
Matte Photo Paper MP-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter),  
20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4  
Glossy  
Photo Paper  
Paper*3  
Left  
Left  
Left  
Glossy  
Photo Paper  
Matte Photo  
Paper  
mm)  
Photo Paper Glossy GP-502 10 sheets (Letter),  
Glossy  
20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4  
mm)  
Photo Paper  
Photo Paper Plus  
Glossy*3  
PP-101  
10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 Left  
x 177.8 mm),  
Photo Paper  
Plus Glossy  
20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4  
mm)  
Photo Paper Plus  
Double Sided*5  
PP-101D 1 sheet (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x Left  
177.8 mm)  
Photo Paper  
Plus Double  
Sided  
Photo Paper Plus  
Semi-gloss*3  
SG-101, 10 sheets (A4, Letter),  
Left  
Photo Paper  
Plus Glossy  
SG-201 10 sheets (8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0  
mm)*2,  
20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4  
mm)  
Photo Paper Pro*3 PR-101  
10 sheets (A4, Letter, 8" x 10" /  
203.2 x 254.0 mm),  
Left  
Photo Paper  
Pro  
20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4  
mm, Wide)  
Photo Stickers*4  
T-Shirt Transfers  
PS-101  
TR-301  
1 sheet  
Left  
Photo Paper  
Plus Glossy  
1 sheet  
Right  
T-Shirt  
Transfers  
Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media.  
You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country.  
*1 Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by name.  
*2 SG-201 only  
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*3 When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be  
stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a  
time.  
*4 You can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-Photo Print provided with the  
Setup CD-ROM.  
*5 This paper cannot be used in Macintosh®.  
*6 If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever  
set to the right. It may improve print quality.  
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing.  
For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to “Front View” in “Main Components” of the  
User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
Note  
For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide on-  
screen manual.  
z Media Types You Cannot Use  
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory  
results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. Additionally, when printing on A5 or  
smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a post card, including plain paper or notepad  
paper cut to a small size.  
z Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper  
z Damp paper  
z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 64 gsm / 17 lb)  
z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 105  
gsm / 28 lb)  
z Picture postcards  
z Postcards affixed with photos or stickers  
z Envelopes with double flaps  
z Envelopes with sticker flaps  
z Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface  
z Envelopes with pressure seals  
z Any type of paper with holes  
z Paper that is not rectangular  
z Paper bound with staples or glue  
z Paper with adhesives  
z Paper decorated with glitter, etc.  
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Loading Paper  
Important  
z 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.  
z If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39"  
/ 54.0 x 86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.  
z You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.  
z Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can  
cause the paper to be jammed.  
(A)  
(B)  
Note  
z For details on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to  
“Compatible Media Types” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
When Printing on Plain Paper  
z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. When printing on both sides,  
we recommend Canon’s Super White Paper Double-Sided.  
Paper size:  
– Standard sizes: A4, B5, A5, Letter, and Legal  
– Non-standard sizes: 2.13" x 3.39" to 8.5" x 23" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm  
Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm  
z You can load approximately up to 100 sheets of plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm). However, proper  
feeding of paper may not be possible at this maximum capacity depending on the type of paper  
or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). In such cases,  
reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half.  
z 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.  
When Printing on 5" x 7", 4" x 6", or 2.13" x 3.39" (Credit Card-sized) paper  
z You can load up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" or 2.13" x 3.39" (credit card-sized) paper and 10 sheets  
of 5" x 7" paper.  
z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs.  
Refer to “Compatible Media Types” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
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1
Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.  
Note  
z Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may  
cause paper jams.  
z If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite  
direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See “Paper is curled.” on page 46.  
z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.  
– Put unused paper back into the package and keep them on a level surface.  
– Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.  
2
Prepare to load paper.  
(1) Open the Paper Support.  
(1)  
(2) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness  
Lever.  
Set it to the right when printing on envelopes or  
T-shirt transfers, and left when printing on any  
other type of paper. See “Paper Handling” on  
page 5.  
(2)  
Note  
If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try  
to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to the right.  
It may improve print quality.  
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you  
finish printing.  
For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s  
Guide on-screen manual.  
3
Load the paper.  
(1) Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with  
(1)  
the print side facing UP.  
(2)  
(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of  
the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
(A)  
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the  
left side of the paper stack.  
(3)  
* Do not load higher than the Load Limit  
Mark (A).  
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Loading Envelopes  
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.  
1
Load the envelopes against the right side of  
the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
(B)  
1
Load with the address side facing UP and the rear  
flaps DOWN on the left.  
Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.  
2
3
Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the  
left side of the envelope.  
(A)  
2
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.  
3
Note  
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you  
finish printing. For details on the Paper Thickness  
Lever, refer to “Front View” in “Main Components” of  
the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
(A) Printing orientation  
(B) Make sure the flaps are folded.  
4
Specify the settings in the printer driver.  
(1) Select Envelope in Media Type.  
(2) Select the size for envelopes.  
In Windows®, select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size.  
In Macintosh, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size.  
(3) Select Landscape in Orientation.  
Important  
Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly. If you do not, the address will be printed in the  
wrong direction.  
Note  
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 10 or “Printing with  
Macintosh” on page 12.  
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Printing from Your Computer  
This section describes the procedure for basic printing. When printing photographs, you can also  
use Easy-PhotoPrint to easily specify print settings. Easy-PhotoPrint is provided on the Setup CD-  
ROM. For details on using Easy-PhotoPrint, refer to the Photo Application Guide on-screen manual.  
Printing with Windows  
Note  
Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual  
of your application.  
The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP SP2.  
1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.  
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4.  
2
3
Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.  
Open the printer properties dialog box.  
(1) Select Print on the application software’s File  
menu.  
The Print dialog box opens.  
(2)  
(3)  
(2) Make sure that Canon iP1800 series is  
selected in Select Printer.  
Note  
If a different printer is selected, click Canon iP1800  
series.  
(3) Click Preferences (or Properties).  
The Main sheet of the Printing Preferences  
dialog box appears.  
4
Specify the required settings.  
(1)  
(2)  
(1) Select the desired media type in Media Type.  
(2) Set Print Quality and Color/Intensity as  
needed.  
Note  
For details on print quality settings, refer to the Printer  
Driver Guide on-screen manual.  
(3)  
(3) Click OK.  
The Print dialog box is displayed.  
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Printing from Your Computer  
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Note  
z To confirm the paper size, click the Page Setup tab. If the setting does not match the  
document’s paper size you set in the application software, you need to set the paper size to the  
same size, or otherwise use Scaled Printing or Fit-to-Page Printing. For details, refer to the  
Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.  
z For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or  
the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. The Instructions button is displayed on the Main  
and Maintenance sheets when the on-screen manuals are installed on your computer.  
z To display the preview and confirm how your document will look when printed, select the  
Preview before printing check box. Some application software may not have a preview  
function.  
5
Print the document.  
(1) Click Print (or OK).  
Printing begins. Do not open the Front Cover  
while printing.  
Note  
To cancel a print job in progress, press the RESUME/  
CANCEL button on the printer or click Cancel  
Printing on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. To display  
the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP1800  
series on the taskbar.  
(1)  
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Printing with Macintosh  
Note  
Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual  
of your application.  
The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS X v.10.4.x.  
®
1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.  
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4.  
2
3
Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.  
Select Paper Size.  
(1) Select Page Setup on the application  
software’s File menu.  
The Page Setup dialog box opens.  
(2)  
(3)  
(2) Make sure that iP1800 series is selected in  
Format for.  
(3) Select the desired paper size in Paper Size.  
(4) Click OK.  
(4)  
4
Specify the required settings.  
(1) Select Print on the application software’s File  
menu.  
(2)  
(3)  
The Print dialog box opens.  
(2) Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu.  
(3) Select the desired media type in Media Type.  
(4)  
(4) Select the print mode appropriate to your  
document in Print Mode.  
Note  
z When you select the print mode appropriate to your document in Print Mode, the document will  
be printed in color and at a print quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have  
selected.  
Printing a top-quality photo: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of  
photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation.  
Printing tables and charts: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of graphs and  
graphics (illustrations) with strong color definition.  
Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of text.  
Detailed Setting: Select to fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings.  
z For details on the printer driver functions, click  
on the Quality & Media, Color Options,  
Special Effects, Borderless Printing, or Margin sheet to view the Printer Driver Guide on-  
screen manual. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on-screen  
manual is not displayed even if  
is clicked.  
z To display the preview and confirm how your document will look when printed, click Preview.  
Some application software may not have a preview function.  
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Printing from Your Computer  
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Print the document.  
(1) Click Print.  
Printing begins. Do not open the Front Cover while printing.  
Note  
Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the list of print jobs in progress. If you are using Mac  
OS X v.10.2.8, click the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double-click the  
name of your printer in the Printer List.  
To cancel a print job in progress, select the desired document in the Name list and click Delete. To  
temporarily stop a job in progress, click Hold. To stop all the jobs in the list, click Stop Jobs.  
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Routine Maintenance  
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect  
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are  
probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then  
perform Print Head Cleaning.  
If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality.  
Note  
Before performing maintenance  
z Make sure that the orange protective tape is removed from the bottom of a FINE Cartridge.  
z If the ALARM lamp is flashing orange, see “ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 50.  
z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings.  
See “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 44.  
Step 1  
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 15.  
If lines are missing or if white streaks appear  
After cleaning the  
Print Head, print  
and examine the  
nozzle check  
pattern.  
Step 2  
See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 19.  
If the problem is not resolved after performing  
Print Head Cleaning twice  
Step 3  
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 21.  
If the problem is not resolved after performing  
Print Head Deep Cleaning twice  
Step 4  
See “Replacing a FINE Cartridge” on page 26.  
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 23.  
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Routine Maintenance  
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern  
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head  
nozzles.  
1
Make sure that the printer is on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the  
Auto Sheet Feeder.  
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
2
3
Open the printer properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in “Opening  
the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
Print the nozzle check pattern.  
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.  
(2) Click Nozzle Check.  
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern.  
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Front Cover while printing.  
Note  
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern.  
4
1
2
Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.  
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 17.  
Make sure that the printer is on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the  
Auto Sheet Feeder.  
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-screen  
manual.  
Routine Maintenance  
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3
Print the nozzle check pattern.  
(1) Select Test Print in the pop-up menu.  
(2) Click Nozzle Check.  
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern.  
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Front Cover while printing.  
Note  
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern.  
4
Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.  
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 17.  
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Routine Maintenance  
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern  
Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary.  
Note  
The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the FINE  
Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient.  
See “Replacing a FINE Cartridge” on page 26.  
1
Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern.  
(1)  
(2)  
(1) If lines of this pattern are missing, the print head nozzle needs cleaning.  
Example: When lines are missing (Black ink)  
(2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print head nozzle needs cleaning.  
Example: When white streaks appear (Color ink)  
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2
When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box.  
To proceed to cleaning of the Print Head, go to step 3-(3) of the Windows or Macintosh Print  
Head Cleaning procedure, depending on your platform. See “Print Head Cleaning” on  
page 19.  
If no lines of the group (1) pattern are missing and the group (2) patterns have no white  
streaks, click Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) to exit nozzle check pattern examination.  
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Print Head Cleaning  
Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed nozzle check  
pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Note that cleaning the  
Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes  
ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary.  
If you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box that is displayed after printing the nozzle  
check pattern, Print Head Cleaning starts. Go to step 3-(3).  
1
2
Make sure that the printer is on.  
Open the printer properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in “Opening  
the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
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Start Print Head Cleaning.  
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.  
(2) Click Cleaning.  
Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green.  
Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about  
60 seconds.  
(3) Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and set the  
Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
(4) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern.  
The nozzle check pattern is printed.  
Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing.  
Note  
The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the FINE  
Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See “Replacing a FINE Cartridge” on  
page 26.  
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Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take  
appropriate action.  
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 17.  
Note  
If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 3 and 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning.  
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 21.  
If you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box that is displayed after printing the nozzle  
check pattern, the dialog box shown in of step 3-(3) in the following procedure will appear.  
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Make sure that the printer is on.  
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Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-screen  
manual.  
Start Print Head Cleaning.  
(1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu.  
(2) Click Cleaning.  
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click OK.  
Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER  
lamp starts flashing green.  
(3)  
Do not perform any other operations until Print  
Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 60 seconds.  
Note  
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning.  
(4) Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and set the  
Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
(5) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern.  
The nozzle check pattern is printed.  
Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern finishes printing.  
Note  
The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the FINE  
Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See “Replacing a FINE Cartridge” on  
page 26.  
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Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take  
appropriate action.  
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 17.  
Note  
If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 3 and 4 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning.  
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 21.  
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Print Head Deep Cleaning  
If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning,  
which is a more powerful process. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed  
in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head  
Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.  
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2
Make sure that the printer is on.  
Open the printer properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in “Opening  
the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
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Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.  
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.  
(2) Click Deep Cleaning.  
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click  
Execute.  
Note  
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be  
checked before deep cleaning.  
(3)  
(4) Confirm the displayed message and click OK.  
Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green.  
Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. This takes  
about one to two minutes.  
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Check the condition of the Print Head.  
(1) Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and set the  
Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
(2) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition.  
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 15.  
(3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again.  
(4) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of ink. Replace it  
with a new one. See “Replacing a FINE Cartridge” on page 26.  
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2
Make sure that the printer is on.  
Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-screen  
manual.  
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Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.  
(1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu.  
(2) Click Deep Cleaning.  
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click OK.  
Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the  
POWER lamp starts flashing green.  
Do not perform any other operations until Print  
Head Deep Cleaning finishes. This takes about  
one to two minutes.  
(3)  
Note  
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before deep cleaning.  
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Check the condition of the Print Head.  
(1) Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and set the  
Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
(2) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition.  
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 15.  
(3) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again.  
(4) If this does not solve the problem, a FINE Cartridge may have run out of ink. Replace it  
with a new one. See “Replacing a FINE Cartridge” on page 26.  
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Aligning the Print Head  
If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head  
position.  
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2
Make sure that the printer is on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain  
paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
Open the printer properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in “Opening  
the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
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Click the Maintenance tab and then Print Head Alignment.  
Confirm the displayed message and click OK.  
The print head alignment pattern is printed.  
Important  
Do not open the Front Cover while printing.  
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After the pattern is printed, click Yes.  
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Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular  
patterns for each column and enter their numbers. Click OK.  
Note  
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable white  
streaks.  
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks  
(B) More noticeable vertical white streaks  
(A)  
(C)  
(B)  
(D)  
(C) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks  
(D) More noticeable horizontal white streaks  
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When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.  
Note  
When you turn off the printer, be sure to press the POWER button on the printer. Otherwise, the  
settings made here will not be saved.  
Make sure that the printer is on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain  
paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
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3
Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-screen  
manual.  
Select Test Print in the pop-up menu.  
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Click Print Head Alignment.  
Confirm the displayed message and click OK.  
The print head alignment pattern is printed.  
Important  
Do not open the Front Cover while printing.  
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Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular  
patterns for each column and enter their numbers. Click Send.  
Note  
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable white  
streaks.  
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks  
(B) More noticeable vertical white streaks  
(A)  
(C)  
(B)  
(D)  
(C) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks  
(D) More noticeable horizontal white streaks  
Note  
When you turn off the printer, be sure to press the  
POWER button on the printer. Otherwise, the settings  
made here will not be saved.  
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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. When ink runs out, replace the FINE Cartridge. The  
printer will not print properly if the wrong type of FINE Cartridge is used, or if it is installed in the  
incorrect position.  
For information on available FINE Cartridges, see the back cover of this guide.  
Getting the Ink Level Information  
The printer considers as ink is full when new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts counting  
a remaining level of ink. Even if new FINE Cartridges are not installed, the function for detecting  
the remaining ink will work. However, with such cartridges, the detection may not be correct.  
Refer to the ink level information for those only as a guide.  
Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to check the ink level information.  
(1) Open the printer properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in  
“Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen  
manual.  
(2) Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet.  
The following message is displayed.  
*1  
*1 Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here.  
Ink is low:  
The “!” symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge with low ink. Prepare a new replacement  
FINE Cartridge.  
Ink is out:  
The “x” symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge that has run out of ink. Replace the  
FINE Cartridge with a new one immediately.  
Ink may have run out:  
The “?” symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge that may have run out of ink. Replace  
the FINE Cartridge with a new one.  
* To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu.  
* You can also display the Canon IJ Status Monitor by clicking the Canon IJ Status Monitor  
icon which appears on the taskbar during printing.  
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Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to check the ink level information.  
(1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.  
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-screen  
manual.  
The Canon IJ Printer Utility is displayed.  
(2) Select Ink Level Information in the pop-up menu.  
The following dialog box is displayed.  
*1  
*1 Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here.  
Ink is low:  
The “!” symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge with low ink. Prepare a new replacement  
FINE Cartridge.  
Ink is out:  
The “x” symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge that has run out of ink. Replace the  
FINE Cartridge with a new one immediately.  
Ink may have run out:  
The “?” symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge that may have run out of ink. Replace  
the FINE Cartridge with a new one.  
* To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details.  
Knowing When to Replace FINE Cartridge  
When ink has run out or may have run out in a FINE Cartridge while printing, one of the following  
messages is displayed on your computer. Confirm the empty cartridge and replace it with a new  
one. After replacing the cartridge, close the Front Cover to resume printing.  
If the “!” icon is displayed above an ink cartridge  
z Ink is running low. Prepare a new ink cartridge.  
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z The resulting print quality may not be satisfactory, if printing is continued under this condition.  
*1  
*1 FINE Cartridge with low ink  
If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times  
z Ink has run out. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover.  
z Click Cancel Printing to cancel printing. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.  
z If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME button for at  
least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out  
condition.  
z The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled. Replace the empty ink  
cartridge immediately after the printing. The resulting print quality is not satisfactory, if printing  
is continued under the ink out condition.  
*1  
*1 FINE Cartridge with no ink  
If the ALARM lamp flashes orange sixteen times  
z Ink may have run out.  
z The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the ink level cannot be  
correctly detected.  
z Click Cancel Printing to cancel printing. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.  
If you want to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME button for at least 5  
seconds.  
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z Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum  
qualities.  
z Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by  
continuation of printing under the ink out condition.  
*1  
*1 FINE Cartridge that may have run out of ink  
Note  
You can confirm the ink level with selecting Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ  
Printer Utility dialog box. If the “!” icon is displayed above an ink cartridge, ink is running low. Prepare a  
new ink cartridge. The resulting print quality may not be satisfactory, if printing is continued under this  
condition.  
If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times  
z Ink has run out. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover.  
z Click Delete Job to cancel the current printing job. Click Stop Job to stop the current printing  
job. Click Stop All Jobs to stop all printing jobs. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.  
z If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME button for at  
least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out  
condition.  
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z The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled.  
Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing. The resulting print quality is  
not satisfactory, if printing is continued under the ink out condition.  
If the ALARM lamp flashes orange sixteen times  
z Ink may have run out.  
z Click Delete Job to cancel the current printing job. Click Stop Job to stop the current printing  
job. Click Stop All Jobs to stop all printing jobs. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.  
z The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the ink level cannot be  
correctly detected.  
If you want to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME button for at least 5  
seconds.  
z Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum  
qualities.  
z Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by  
continuation of printing under the ink out condition.  
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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. 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.  
Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities.  
The Black Only setting can be used when you select Plain Paper in 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 new one.  
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Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in  
“Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen  
manual.  
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Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings.  
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 OK.  
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Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-  
screen manual.  
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3
Make sure that Ink Cartridge Settings is selected in the pop-up menu.  
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 Apply.  
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Confirm the message, then click OK.  
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Replacing FINE Cartridges  
When FINE Cartridges run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.  
Important  
Handling FINE Cartridges  
z 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.  
(A)  
(B)  
(A) Electrical Contacts  
(B) Print Head Nozzles  
z To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE  
Cartridges.  
Refilling ink is not recommended.  
z Once you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer with FINE  
Cartridges removed.  
z Replace empty cartridges with new ones. If you insert FINE Cartridges that has been removed  
once, the printer may not print out properly due to some reasons such as clogging of the  
nozzles. Furthermore, with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may not be displayed properly.  
z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in  
the open. This will cause the FINE Cartridge to dry out, and the printer may not operate properly  
when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge within six  
months of first use.  
z Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-  
and-white printing is specified.  
Color ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may  
be necessary to maintain the printer’s performance. When a FINE Cartridge is out of ink,  
replace it immediately with a new one.  
z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can continue printing with either Black or Color ink  
only by changing Ink Cartridge Settings. For details, see “Setting of FINE Cartridges” on  
page 31.  
Even when printing with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. If  
either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not installed, the printer does not  
print.  
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Make sure that the printer is on, and then open the Front Cover.  
The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left.  
Caution  
z Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or  
move it.  
z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the printer.  
Important  
If the Front Cover is left open for more than 10  
minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right.  
Close and reopen the Front Cover to return the holder  
to the left.  
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Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.  
(1) Push down the FINE Cartridge.  
(1)  
(2) Remove the FINE Cartridge.  
(2)  
Important  
z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining  
your clothes or surrounding work area.  
z Discard empty FINE Cartridges according to the  
local laws and regulations regarding disposal of  
consumables.  
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Prepare the replacement cartridge.  
(1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the  
*1  
orange protective tape (A) gently.  
Important  
z Handle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining  
your clothes or surrounding work area.  
z Do not re-attach the protective tape once you have  
removed it. Discard it according to the local laws  
and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.  
z 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.  
z Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands with  
ink on the removed protective tape.  
(A)  
*1 To the FINE Cartridge Holder  
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Install the FINE Cartridge.  
(1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into  
the appropriate slot.  
(1)  
The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed  
into the left slot ( ) and the Color FINE  
B
Cartridge should be into the right slot ( ).  
C
(2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into  
(2)  
place.  
Important  
The printer cannot be used unless both the FINE  
Cartridges are installed.  
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Close the Front Cover.  
Note  
z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after the Front Cover is closed, see “ALARM Lamp  
Flashes Orange” on page 50.  
z When you start printing after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is performed  
automatically. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. The  
POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning.  
z 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 23.  
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Keeping the Best Printing Results  
To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following.  
Note  
z If the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink may  
blur depending on the paper.  
z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become faint or particular colors will not be printed  
properly. For details, see “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 14.  
When You Turn Off the Printer  
Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer.  
(1) Press the POWER button to turn off the printer.  
(2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out.  
This takes a few seconds or as long as around 20 seconds.  
(3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.  
If you are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off instead.  
When you press the POWER button to turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a  
protective cap on the Print Head to prevent the ink from drying. If you remove the power cord or  
switch off the power outlet strip before the POWER lamp goes out, this capping will not be done  
properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog.  
When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time  
When you are not using the printer for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or  
perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head.  
Numerous nozzles are installed in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Just as the  
uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it is not used for a long  
period of time, the print head nozzles become blocked by dried ink. Periodically printing or  
cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage.  
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Cleaning Your Printer  
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Roller Cleaning)  
Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller of the  
Auto Sheet Feeder consumes it, so perform this only when necessary.  
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2
Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto  
Sheet Feeder.  
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in “Opening  
the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
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4
Click the Maintenance tab and then Roller Cleaning.  
Confirm the message, and then click OK.  
The Paper Feed Rollers will rotate as they clean.  
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When the message appears, load three or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain  
paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
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Confirm the displayed message and click OK.  
The paper that is loaded in the printer will feed through the printer and be ejected.  
When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.  
If this procedure does not solve the problem, clean the surface of the roller with applying a  
slightly moisten cotton swab with water to wipe off dust or stain. If the problem still persists,  
contact a Canon service representative.  
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2
Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto  
Sheet Feeder.  
Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-screen  
manual.  
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5
Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu.  
Click Roller Cleaning.  
Confirm the displayed message and click OK.  
The Paper Feed Rollers will rotate as they clean.  
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When the message appears, load three or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain  
paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
Confirm the message, and then click OK.  
The paper that is loaded in the printer will feed through the printer and be ejected.  
If this procedure does not solve the problem, clean the surface of the roller with applying a  
slightly moisten cotton swab with water to wipe off dust or stain. If the problem still persists,  
contact a Canon service representative.  
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer  
If the printed paper is smudged, the inside of the printer may be dirty.  
To always get best quality printing result, periodical cleaning of the inside of the printer is  
recommended.  
You can clean this part in two ways:  
z See “Cleaning the Bottom Plate (Bottom Plate Cleaning)” on page 38.  
z See “Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer” on page 40.  
Important  
When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, be sure to clean the inside of the printer  
before printing.  
z Cleaning the Bottom Plate (Bottom Plate Cleaning)  
This section describes how to clean the inside of the printer. If the inside of the printer becomes  
dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.  
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3
Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto  
Sheet Feeder.  
Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then  
unfold the paper.  
Load this and only this sheet of paper in the  
Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the  
*1  
front.  
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For  
details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s  
Guide on-screen manual.  
*1 Load the paper after unfolding it.  
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Open the printer properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in “Opening  
the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
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Click the Maintenance tab, and then Bottom Plate Cleaning.  
When the confirmation message is displayed, click Execute.  
The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer.  
If the ejected paper is smudged, perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning again.  
If the problem is not resolved after performing the Bottom Plate Cleaning twice, the  
protrusions inside the printer may be stained. Clean them according to instructions. See  
“Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer” on page 40.  
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2
3
Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto  
Sheet Feeder.  
Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then  
unfold the paper.  
Load this and only this sheet of paper in the  
Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the  
*1  
front.  
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For  
details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to  
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s  
Guide on-screen manual.  
*1 Load the paper after unfolding it.  
4
Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-screen  
manual.  
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6
Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu.  
Click Bottom Plate Cleaning.  
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When the confirmation message is displayed, click Execute.  
The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer.  
If the ejected paper is smudged, perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning again.  
If the problem is not resolved after performing the Bottom Plate Cleaning twice, the  
protrusions inside the printer may be stained. Clean them according to instructions. See  
“Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer” on page 40.  
z Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer  
If protrusions inside the printer are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a  
cotton swab or the like.  
Important  
Before cleaning the inner parts, be sure to turn the printer off.  
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This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the printer.  
Note  
If you cannot find appropriate tips for your problem, refer to the on-screen manuals.  
z “Cannot Install the Printer Driver” on page 42  
z “The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly” on page 43  
z
z
“The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly” on page 43  
“The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly” on page 43  
z “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 44  
z “Cannot Print to End of Job” on page 44  
z “Part of the Page Is Not Printed” on page 44  
z “Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/  
Straight Lines Are Misaligned” on page 44  
z “Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots” on page 45  
z “Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged” on page 46  
z “Printing Does Not Start” on page 47  
z “Paper Does Not Feed Properly” on page 48  
z “Paper Jams” on page 49  
z “ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 50  
z “Error Message Appears on the Screen” on page 51  
z
z
z
“Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error” on page 51  
“Error No.: 300 Is Displayed” on page 52  
“Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed” on page 52  
If an Error Occurs When the Printer Is Connected to a Computer  
When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, a  
troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the  
message.  
The message may vary depending on the version of your Windows operating system.  
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Cannot Install the Printer Driver  
Cause  
Action  
If you were unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow  
the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver.  
Unable to proceed beyond the Printer  
Connection screen.  
(1) Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen.  
(2) Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen.  
(3) Click Back on the screen that appears next.  
(4) Click Exit on the PIXMA iP1800 series, then remove the  
CD-ROM.  
(5) Turn the printer off.  
(6) Restart your computer.  
(7) Make sure you have no application software running,  
including anti-virus software.  
(8) Follow the procedure described in the Easy Setup  
Instructions to reinstall the printer driver.  
Installation does not start automatically  
when the Setup CD-ROM is inserted  
into your computer’s disc drive.  
Click Start > My Computer > double-click the CD-ROM icon  
.
In non-XP Windows, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and  
then double-click the CD-ROM icon  
.
Note  
To use the Run command to start the setup program, specify your disc drive and  
then the name of the setup program, Msetup4.exe. The drive letter of the disc  
drive depends on your computer.  
Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop to start installation.  
If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed, restart your computer.  
If the CD-ROM icon is still not displayed, try different disks and see if they are  
displayed. If other disks are displayed, there is a problem with the Setup CD-  
ROM. Contact a Canon service representative.  
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Cause  
Action  
The Setup CD-ROM is defective.  
Click Start > My Computer, and confirm that CD-ROM icon  
is visible.  
In non-XP Windows, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and  
confirm that the CD-ROM icon is visible in the window.  
Confirm that the CD-ROM icon is displayed when you insert the CD-ROM.  
If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed, restart your computer.  
If the CD-ROM icon is still not displayed, try different disks and see if they are  
displayed. If other disks are displayed, there is a problem with the Setup CD-  
ROM. Contact a Canon service representative.  
Installation procedure not followed  
correctly.  
Follow the procedure described in the Easy Setup Instructions for proper  
installation.  
If the printer driver was not installed correctly, uninstall the driver, restart your  
computer, and then reinstall the driver. Refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-  
screen manual.  
Note  
If the installer was forced to be terminated due to a Windows error, the system  
may be in an unstable condition and you may not be able to install the driver.  
Restart your computer before reinstalling.  
The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly  
The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly  
Cause  
Action  
USB hub is used.  
Connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB port without going through  
the hub.  
USB expansion card is not installed  
correctly.  
Read the manual supplied with the USB expansion card and reinstall the card.  
USB driver is not installed correctly.  
The computer does not recognize the printer properly. Reinstall the USB driver  
using the latest version of the driver.  
The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly  
Cause  
Action  
USB hub is used.  
Connect the printer directly to the computer’s USB port without going through  
the hub.  
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Print Results Not Satisfactory  
Cannot Print to End of Job  
Cause  
Action  
In Windows XP and Windows 2000, click Print Options on the Page Setup  
sheet. Then, select the Reduce spool data size check box in the displayed  
dialog.  
Size of the print data is extremely large  
(Windows XP/Windows 2000 only).  
Selecting Reduce spool data size may reduce the print quality.  
Part of the Page Is Not Printed  
Cause  
Action  
Page Size/Paper Size setting in the  
If the page size setting, set in the application software you are printing from or in  
printer driver does not match the actual the printer driver, does not match the actual size of the printing paper, part of the  
size of the paper loaded in the printer.  
page may not be printed.  
Check the page size setting in your application. Then, check Page Size on the  
Page Setup sheet in the printer properties dialog box of the printer driver  
(Windows) or Paper Size on the Page Setup dialog box of the printer driver  
(Macintosh).  
Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/  
Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned  
Cause  
Action  
FINE Cartridge is not installed properly Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it.  
/ There is no ink left.  
Small dusts may be stuck between the contact points. In this case, the print  
result may be improved by reinstalling the FINE Cartridge.  
Also, check that the protective tape (A) is removed.  
(A)  
Media Type setting in the printer driver Make sure that the Media Type set in the Main sheet of the printer driver  
does not match the actual type of  
paper.  
(Windows) or the Quality & Media in the pop-up menu of the Print dialog box  
(Macintosh) matches the type of the loaded printing paper.  
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Cause  
Action  
Print Head nozzles are clogged.  
Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.  
z If the nozzle check pattern does not print out properly  
Clean the Print Head and then print the nozzle check pattern to check that  
ink is ejecting properly.  
z If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning  
twice  
Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning.  
If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning,  
perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again.  
z If the problem is still not resolved after performing Print Head Deep  
Cleaning twice  
A FINE Cartridge may have run out of ink. Replace it with a new one.  
For details on how to print the nozzle check pattern, how to clean the Print  
Head, and how to perform Print Head Deep Cleaning, see “When Printing  
Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 14.  
The media is loaded with the wrong  
side facing upwards.  
Many types of paper are made to be printed on only a particular side of the  
paper.  
Printing on the wrong side may cause unclear prints or prints with reduced  
quality.  
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the paper.  
Print Head is misaligned.  
If you did not align the Print Head after installation, straight lines may be printed  
misaligned. If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise  
unsatisfactory, see “Aligning the Print Head” on page 23 and perform Print Head  
Alignment.  
Print quality is not set appropriately.  
Set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows or Fine in Macintosh.  
(1) Open the printer properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your  
Application Program” in “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box  
(Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
(2) On the Main sheet, click High for the Print Quality setting.  
(1) Open the Print dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Print Dialog Box” in “Opening the Page Setup and  
Print Dialog Box (Macintosh)” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
(2) Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu and then click  
Detailed Setting.  
(3) Drag the slide bar to set Print Quality to Fine.  
Note  
Depending on the type of paper, you may not be able to set Print Quality to  
High (Windows) or Fine (Macintosh).  
Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots  
Cause  
Action  
Paper is too thin.  
When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in  
deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty  
paper. Refer to “General Information” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
Media Type setting in the printer driver Make sure that the Media Type set in the Main sheet of the printer driver  
does not match the actual type of  
paper.  
(Windows) or the Quality & Media in the pop-up menu of the Print dialog box  
(Macintosh) matches the type of the loaded printing paper.  
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Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged  
Cause  
Action  
Paper Feed Roller is dirty.  
You may need to clean the Paper Feed Rollers of the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller of the Auto Sheet Feeder consumes it, so  
perform this procedure only when necessary.  
For details on cleaning the Paper Feed Roller, see “Cleaning the Paper Feed  
Rollers (Roller Cleaning)” on page 37.  
Inside of the printer is dirty.  
When performing duplex printing, if the inside of the printer is stained with  
excess ink, printed paper may become smudged.  
See “Cleaning the Inside of the Printer” on page 38 to clean the inside of the  
printer.  
Printing on inappropriate type of paper.  
z Check to see if the paper you are printing on is not too thick or curled.  
See “Media Types You Cannot Use” on page 6.  
z When performing Borderless Printing, print quality may be reduced at the top  
and bottom edges of the paper. Make sure that the paper you are using is  
suitable for Borderless Printing.  
For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.  
Paper is curled.  
For Plain Paper  
Turn the paper over and reload it to print on the other side.  
Leaving the paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder for a long time may cause  
the paper to curl. If this happens, load the paper with the other side facing up. It  
may resolve the problem.  
We recommend putting unused paper back into the package and keep them on  
a level surface.  
For Other Paper  
If you are using paper with either any of the corners or the whole printing  
surface curled, the paper may become dirty, not feed properly, or both. Use such  
paper after correcting paper curl as follows.  
(1) With the printing side (A) facing up, cover the paper with a  
fresh sheet of plain paper to avoid staining or scratching the  
surface.  
(2) Roll up the paper in a direction opposite to paper curl as  
seen below.  
(1)  
(2)  
(A)  
(3) Check to see that the paper curl is corrected to within  
approximately 0.08 to 0.2 inches / 2 to 5 mm (B) in height.  
(A)  
(B)  
We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time.  
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Action  
Inappropriate Paper Thickness Lever  
setting.  
Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever according to the type of paper  
you are printing on. See “Paper Handling” on page 5.  
Depending on the printing content, the printing surface may become scratched  
even for the types of paper to set the lever to the left. In this case, set the Paper  
Thickness Lever to the right.  
* Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing. If the  
lever is not set back to the left, the inside of the printer is more likely to get dirty  
due to the wider clearance between the print head and the loaded paper. It may  
also reduce print quality.  
Note  
If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper  
Thickness Lever set to the right.  
Printing Does Not Start  
Cause  
Action  
Unnecessary print jobs are left in  
queue. / Computer problems.  
Restarting your computer may solve the problem.  
If there are any unnecessary print jobs, follow the procedure below to delete  
them.  
(1) Open the printer properties dialog box.  
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the  
Start Menu” in “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of  
the User’s Guide on-screen manual.  
(2) Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status.  
The Canon IJ Status Monitor is displayed.  
(3) Click Display Print Queue.  
(4) Select Cancel All Documents on the Printer menu.  
You may not be able to select this depending on the privileges of the  
account.  
(5) When the confirmation message is displayed, click Yes.  
The print jobs are deleted.  
(1) Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the list of print  
jobs in progress.  
In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click the printer icon in the Dock to start up the  
Print Center and double-click the name of your printer in the Printer  
List  
.
(2) Select the print job to delete and click  
.
The print jobs are deleted.  
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Paper Does Not Feed Properly  
Cause  
Action  
Printing on inappropriate type of paper. Check to see if the paper you are printing on is not too thick or curled.  
See “Media Types You Cannot Use” on page 6.  
Paper Feed Roller is dirty.  
You may need to clean the Paper Feed Rollers of the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller of the Auto Sheet Feeder consumes it, so  
perform this procedure only when necessary.  
For details on cleaning the Paper Feed Roller, see “Cleaning the Paper Feed  
Rollers (Roller Cleaning)” on page 37.  
Paper not loaded properly.  
Make sure of the following when you load paper in the printer.  
z When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets  
before loading.  
z Always load the paper in portrait orientation, regardless of the printing  
orientation.  
z Load the paper with the print side facing UP. Align the right edge of the paper  
stack against the Auto Sheet Feeder and slide the Paper Guide so that it just  
touches the left edge of the stack.  
For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 7.  
Too much plain paper loaded.  
You can load approximately up to 100 sheets of 17 lb / 64 gsm plain paper.  
However, proper feeding of paper may not be possible at this maximum capacity  
depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or  
low temperature and humidity).  
In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half.  
For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 7.  
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Cause  
Action  
Paper jammed in the Paper Output Slot Remove the paper following the procedure below.  
and the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
(1) Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Auto Sheet Feeder  
or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier.  
z If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, turn the printer off,  
open the Front Cover, and remove it.  
Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer.  
After removing all paper, close the Front Cover and turn it back on.  
z If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it back on. The  
paper will be ejected automatically.  
(2) Reload the paper in the printer, and press the RESUME/  
CANCEL button on the printer.  
If you turned off the printer in step 1, all print jobs in queue are canceled.  
Reprint if necessary.  
Note  
z For details on how to load paper, see “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4.  
z When reloading the paper in the printer, see “Paper Does Not Feed Properly”  
on page 48 to confirm that you are using the correct paper and are loading it  
into the printer correctly.  
If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the printer, or if the  
paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact your Canon Service  
representative.  
Landscape credit card-sized paper  
jammed inside the printer.  
Do not load credit card-sized paper in the landscape orientation.  
If the ALARM lamp flashes three times or the “Paper is jammed.” message is  
displayed when using Windows, remove the paper according to the following  
procedure.  
(1) Press the POWER button to turn the printer off.  
(2) Open the Front Cover, then remove the jammed paper.  
Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer.  
(3) After removing all paper, close the Front Cover, then turn the  
printer back on.  
If you cannot remove the jammed paper or the paper jam error continues after  
removing the paper, contact your Canon Service representative.  
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ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange  
ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange  
When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange as shown below. The number of  
flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate  
action to correct the error.  
Repeats  
Note the number of flashes  
Cause  
Action  
Two flashes: Printer is out of paper. /  
Paper does not feed.  
Reload paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and press the RESUME/CANCEL  
button.  
Three flashes: Paper jam.  
The paper may be jammed. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly  
in the printer, and then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. See “Paper Jams”  
on page 49.  
Four Flashes: Ink has run out.  
Ink has run out.  
Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover.  
If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME  
button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can  
continue under the ink out condition.  
The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled.  
Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing. The resulting  
print quality is not satisfactory, if printing is continued under the ink out  
condition.  
Five flashes: The FINE Cartridge  
cannot be recognized.  
Possible causes are as follows:  
z The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly.  
z The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer.  
Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting  
output is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment.  
Seven Flashes: FINE Cartridge is not  
installed in the correct position.  
Confirm that the FINE Cartridges are installed in the appropriate positions.  
See “Replacing a FINE Cartridge” on page 26.  
Eight flashes: Ink absorber is almost  
full.  
The printer has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print Head  
Cleaning, for example.  
Eight flashes indicates that the ink absorber is nearly full.  
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue  
printing.  
Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service  
representative. (You will need to replace a particular part of the printer.)  
Important  
Canon recommends that you call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once  
the ink absorber becomes completely full, printing cannot be performed until the  
ink absorber is replaced.  
Fourteen Flashes: The FINE Cartridge The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer.  
cannot be recognized.  
Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting  
output is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment.  
Fifteen Flashes: The FINE Cartridge  
cannot be recognized.  
Possible causes are as follows:  
z The FINE Cartridge may not be installed properly.  
z The FINE Cartridge may not be compatible with this printer.  
Install the appropriate FINE Cartridge. If lines are misaligned or the resulting  
output is not satisfactory, carry out the Print Head Alignment.  
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Action  
Sixteen Flashes: Ink level cannot be  
detected.  
Ink may have run out.  
The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the ink  
level cannot be correctly detected.  
If you want to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME button  
for at least 5 seconds.  
Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain  
optimum qualities.  
Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble  
caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.  
POWER Lamp Flashes Green and ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange  
Alternately  
Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, turn the printer off, and then unplug the printer from  
the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on after leaving it for a while.  
If the problem is not resolved, contact your Canon Service representative.  
Error Message Appears on the Screen  
Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error  
Cause  
Action  
The printer is not ready.  
Confirm that the POWER lamp is lit.  
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on.  
While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the  
POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.  
If the ALARM lamp is flashing orange, an error may have occurred on the  
printer. For details on how to resolve the error, see “ALARM Lamp Flashes  
Orange” on page 50.  
Printer port setting does not match the Check the printer port settings.  
computer’s interface connecting the  
(1) Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other  
printer.  
Hardware > Printers and Faxes.  
In non-XP Windows, click Start  
>
Settings  
>
Printers.  
(2) Click the Canon iP1800 series icon.  
(3) Open the File menu and select Properties.  
(4) Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings.  
Make sure that a port named USBnnn (Canon iP1800 series) (where “n”  
is a number) is selected for Print to the following port(s)  
.
If the port setting is not correct, change the port setting according to the  
interface you are using, or reinstall the printer driver.  
The printer is not connected properly.  
Make sure that the printer cable is securely plugged in to the printer and the  
computer.  
z If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the  
printer directly to the computer, and try printing again. If printing starts  
normally, there is a problem with the relay device.  
Consult the reseller of the relay device for details.  
z There could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the USB cable  
and try printing again.  
Printer driver is not installed properly.  
The printer driver may not be installed properly. Uninstall them following the  
procedure described in the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual and reinstall  
them following the procedure described in the Easy Setup Instructions.  
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Error No.: 300 Is Displayed  
Cause  
Action  
The printer is not ready.  
Make sure that the printer is turned on, and that it is connected securely to the  
computer.  
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on.  
While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the  
POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.  
If the ALARM lamp is flashing orange, an error may have occurred on the  
printer. For details on how to resolve the error, see “ALARM Lamp Flashes  
Orange” on page 50.  
Printer is not connected properly.  
Make sure that the USB cable is plugged in securely to the computer and the  
printer.  
z If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the  
printer directly to the computer, and try printing again. If printing starts  
normally, there is a problem with the relay device.  
Consult the reseller of the relay device for details.  
z There could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the USB cable  
and try printing again.  
Your printer is not selected in Printer  
on the Print dialog box.  
Select iP1800 series in Printer on the Print dialog box.  
If iP1800 series does not appear in Printer, follow the procedure below to  
check that the driver for your printer is installed to your computer.  
(1) Select Print & Fax Preferences from Printer.  
In Mac OS X v.10.2.8 or 10.3.x, select Edit Printer List from Printer  
.
(2) Check that iP1800 series is displayed in the list of printers  
and that the check box is selected.  
In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, check that iP1800 series is displayed in the  
Printer List  
.
(3) If iP1800 series is not displayed, click Add(+) to add the  
printer.  
If you cannot add the printer, follow the procedure described in the Easy Setup  
Instructions to reinstall the printer driver.  
Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed  
Cause  
Action  
The ink absorber is almost full.  
The printer has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print Head  
Cleaning, for example.  
This error message indicates that the ink absorber is nearly full.  
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue  
printing.  
Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service  
representative. (You will need to replace a particular part of the printer.)  
Important  
Canon recommends that you call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once  
the ink absorber becomes completely full, printing cannot be performed until the  
ink absorber is replaced.  
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Appendix  
Reading the On-screen Manuals  
Along with this Quick Start Guide, on-screen manuals are also supplied with your printer. For  
detailed instructions on installing the on-screen manuals, refer to your setup sheet.  
You can view the on-screen manuals in the following way:  
To view the on-screen manual, double-click the iP1800 series On-screen Manual shortcut icon on  
the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon iP1800 series Manual > iP1800  
series On-screen Manual.  
System Requirements  
Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer  
Note  
®
z Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed.  
z 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.  
To view the on-screen manual, double-click the iP1800 series On-screen Manual alias on the  
desktop.  
Note  
If you installed the User’s Guide from the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, open the folder in  
which you copied the User’s Guide and double-click top.htm.  
System Requirements  
Browser: Help Viewer  
Note  
z The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system. We  
recommend that you keep your system up to date.  
z We recommend using Safari as your Web browser to view the HTML format on-screen  
manuals. If Safari is not installed on your computer, download it from Apple Computer, Inc.  
website and install it.  
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Specifications  
General Specifications  
Printing resolution (dpi)  
Print width  
4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical)  
* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.  
8.0 inches / 203.2 mm max.  
(for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches / 216 mm)  
Acoustic noise level  
Operating environment  
Storage environment  
Approx. 43.0 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)  
Power supply  
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Printing: Approx. 7 W  
Standby: Approx. 0.7 W  
OFF: Approx. 0.5 W  
External dimensions  
Approx. 17.4 (W) x 9.3 (D) x 6.0 (H) inches /  
Approx. 442 (W) x 237 (D) x 152 (H) mm  
* With the Paper Support retracted.  
Weight  
Approx. 3.3 kg (Approx. 7.3 lb.)  
* With the FINE Cartridges installed.  
Canon FINE Cartridges  
BK: 320 nozzles, C/M/Y/Dye Bk 384x3 nozzles  
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Minimum System Requirements  
*2  
Operating System  
Windows Vista™  
Processor  
Pentium II 300 MHz*3  
RAM  
Hard Disk Space*4  
128 MB  
400 MB  
Windows XP SP1, SP2  
Windows 2000 Professional SP2, SP3, SP4  
*5  
Operating System  
Mac OS X v.10.4  
Processor  
RAM  
Hard Disk Space*4  
Intel processor PowerPC G3  
256 MB  
128 MB  
200 MB  
Mac OS X v.10.2.8 - v.10.3  
*1 Conform to the operating system’s requirement when it is higher than this.  
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 Vista, XP, or 2000.  
*3 Including compatible processors.  
*4 For bundled software installation.  
*5 Macintosh File System: Mac OS Extended (Journaled), Mac OS Extended.  
z CD-ROM drive  
z Display: Windows; SVGA 800 x 600  
Additional System Requirements for On-Screen Manuals  
Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer  
Browser: 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.  
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.  
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Safety Precautions  
Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the  
printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual.  
Warning  
You may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.  
Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.  
Power supply  
Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.  
Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.  
Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist  
the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power  
cord.  
Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with  
other equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3-way adapter,  
etc.).  
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.  
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the  
printer at the power supply and call for service.  
Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off  
any dust or dirt collected on the plug and the power outlet. If  
the printer is placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust,  
smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the plug  
absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire.  
Use the power cable included with the printer.  
Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable  
solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.  
If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical  
components inside the printer, it could cause a fire or electric  
shock.  
Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.  
If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the  
printer.  
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Maintaining the  
printer  
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the  
printer.  
The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not  
described in this guide.  
Working around the  
printer  
Do not use highly flammable sprays near the printer.  
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components  
inside the printer.  
Caution  
You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.  
Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration.  
Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or  
close to a heating source.  
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient  
temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).  
Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.  
Power supply  
Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at  
all times so you can easily unplug the power cord if  
necessary.  
Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.  
Do not use an extension lead/cord.  
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Working around the  
printer  
Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.  
When moving the printer, carry the printer at both ends.  
Do not hold the Paper Output Slot.  
Do not place any object on the printer.  
Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol,  
thinners, etc.) on top of the printer.  
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service.  
Do not transport or store the printer on a slant, vertically or upside-down, as the ink may leak and  
damage the printer.  
FINE Cartridges (Ink For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children.  
Cartridges)  
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.  
Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges).  
Ink may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.  
Never touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on  
a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. The metal  
parts may be very hot and could cause burns.  
Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into fire.  
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Regulatory Information  
FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)  
For 120V, 60Hz model  
Model Number: K10299  
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 installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
z 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  
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 for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. 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 (a) repaired; (b) exchanged for  
new or comparable rebuilt, recovered, remanufactured, repaired and/or recycled parts or; (c)  
exchanged for a refurbished Product, as determined by the Canon USA repair facility or the ASF.  
Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty period of the Product. A dated  
proof of purchase is required at the time of warranty service. A copy of your dated bill of sale will  
satisfy this requirement. This warranty does not cover any accessories, or any consumables, such  
as paper or ink cartridges, as to which there shall be no warranty or replacement.  
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This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible  
computers, peripheral equipment and software. Canon USA shall have no responsibility for such  
items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral equipment covered by a separate warranty  
(“Separate Warranty”). Repairs of such Canon brand peripheral equipment shall be governed by the  
terms of the Separate Warranty. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed  
with the Product are sold “as is” and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any  
implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties  
are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by  
the manufacturer or producer thereof.  
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product and does not apply  
in the following cases:  
(a) Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse, neglect, mishandling, improper packaging by  
you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, improper use, failure to follow operating  
or maintenance instructions in, or environmental conditions prescribed in, Canon USA’s user’s  
manual or other documentation, or services performed by someone other than a Canon USA  
repair facility or ASF. Without limiting the foregoing, dropping the Product, scratches, and  
abrasions will be presumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to operate the  
Product as set forth in the user’s manual or other documentation for the Product.  
(b) Use of parts, media, software or supplies (other than those sold by Canon USA), including non-  
Canon ink cartridges or refilled ink cartridges, that cause damage to the Product or cause  
abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.  
(c) If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced, altered or removed.  
ANY SYSTEM SOFTWARE (WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR  
CONTAINED ON THE SOFTWARE DISKETTES OR CD-ROMS ENCLOSED WITH, OR  
ACCOMPANYING, THE PRODUCT), AND ANY UTILITY SOFTWARE, DISTRIBUTED WITH OR  
FOR THE PRODUCT, IS SOLD “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY CANON USA. THE SOLE  
WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE  
MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY  
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS THEREON. PLEASE CONTACT CANON USA IMMEDIATELY  
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY OF THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE  
AGREEMENT.  
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE  
APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO  
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY  
ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BIND CANON USA, OR  
ITS ASF. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) CANON USA  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE  
FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION  
OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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  
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ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS  
PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  
Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options:  
z
Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to  
frequently asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com)  
z
z
z
Toll-free live technical support Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) at 1-800-828-4040  
Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD-1-866-251-3752)  
Repair or Exchange Service Options:  
In the event service is required for the Product during the limited warranty period, Canon USA  
offers two hardware support options:  
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 Product 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  
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.  
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** 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  
©2007 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.  
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B
Before Printing 2  
C
Cleaning Your Printer  
inside 38  
roller 37  
L
Loading Printing Paper  
envelopes 9  
paper 7  
recommended paper and requirements 5  
M
Media  
cannot use 6  
specialty 4  
Media Type 5  
N
Nozzle Check Pattern  
examining 17  
printing 15  
P
Print Head  
aligning the Print Head 23  
cleaning 19  
deep cleaning 21  
Printing from Your Computer  
Macintosh 12  
Windows 10  
R
Replacing a FINE Cartridge  
ink level information 26  
knowing when to replace ink tank 27  
Replacing FINE Cartridges 32  
Routine Maintenance 14  
S
Safety Precautions 56  
Specialty Media 4  
Specifications 54  
System Requirements 55  
T
Troubleshooting 41  
Turning off the Printer 3  
Turning on the Printer 2  
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Ordering Information  
For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers.  
Description  
Order #  
FINE Cartridges  
PG-30 Black  
CL-31 Color  
PG-40 Black  
CL-41 Color  
1899B002  
1900B002  
0615B002  
0617B002  
Canon Specialty Papers  
All Occasion Photo Cards (4" x 8"/ 50 sheets)  
Glossy Photo Paper Credit Card Size  
High Resolution Paper (8.5" x 11"/ 100 sheets)  
Matte Photo Paper (4" x 6"/ 120 sheets)  
Matte Photo Paper (8.5" x 11"/ 50 sheets)  
Photo Paper Glossy (4" x 6"/ 50 sheets)  
1029A069  
9157A023  
1033A011  
7981A014  
7981A004  
0775B021  
0775B022  
0775B023  
0775B024  
9981A006  
9981A005  
0041B005  
0041B006  
7980A007  
7980A012  
7980A022  
7980A019  
7980A006  
1686B014  
1686B017  
1686A020  
1029A014  
1029A027  
1029A059  
1029A004  
1029A028  
0001C001  
Photo Paper Glossy (4" x 6"/ 100 sheets)  
Photo Paper Glossy (8.5" x 11"/ 50 sheets)  
Photo Paper Glossy (8.5" x 11"/ 100 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus 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 (8.5" x 11")  
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 Semi-gloss (4" x 6"/ 50 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (8" x 10" / 20 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (8.5" x 11"/ 20 sheets)  
Photo Paper Pro (4" x 6"/ 20 sheets)  
Photo Paper Pro (4" x 6"/ 75 sheets)  
Photo Paper Pro (8" x 10"/ 20 sheets)  
Photo Paper Pro (8.5" x 11"/ 15 sheets)  
Photo Paper Pro (8.5" x 11"/ 30 sheets)  
Photo Stickers (16 stickers/sheet, 5 sheets/pack)  
Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon eStore at  
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®
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 guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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The FINE Cartridges are compatible with this product.  
For information on product specifications, please visit our website at  
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