Canon iP1800 Series User Manual

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6 Before Printing*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

7Before Printing Loading PaperImportantz When performing duplex printing, pay great attention to the dust and stain on the area (desk, etc.) where th

8 Before Printing1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.2 Prepare to load paper.(1) Open the Paper Support.(2) Adjust the position

9Before Printing Loading EnvelopesUse either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.1 Load the envelopes against the right side of the Auto

10 Printing from Your ComputerPrinting from Your ComputerThis section describes the procedure for basic printing. When printing photographs, you can a

11Printing from Your Computer5 Print the document.(1) Click Print (or OK).Printing begins. Do not open the Front Cover while printing.Notez To confirm

12 Printing from Your ComputerPrinting with Macintosh1Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4.2 C

13Printing from Your Computer5 Print the document.(1) Click Print.Printing begins. Do not open the Front Cover while printing.NoteClick the printer ic

14 Routine MaintenanceRoutine MaintenanceWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are IncorrectWhen printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the p

15Routine MaintenancePrinting the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head

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16 Routine Maintenance3 Print the nozzle check pattern.(1) Select Test Print in the pop-up menu.(2) Click Nozzle Check.(3) Confirm the displayed messa

17Routine MaintenanceExamining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary.1

18 Routine Maintenance2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box.To proceed to cleaning of the Print Head, go to ste

19Routine MaintenancePrint Head CleaningClean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed nozzle check pattern. Clea

20 Routine Maintenance2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide o

21Routine MaintenancePrint Head Deep CleaningIf print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is

22 Routine Maintenance3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.(1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu.(2) Click Deep Cleaning.(3) Confirm

23Routine MaintenanceAligning the Print HeadIf ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head

24 Routine Maintenance6 Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns for each column and enter their number

25Routine Maintenance4 Click Print Head Alignment.5 Confirm the displayed message and click OK.The print head alignment pattern is printed.6 Look at t

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26 Routine MaintenanceReplacing a FINE CartridgeIf there is no improvement with the quality of printing following such maintenance as Print Head Clean

27Routine MaintenanceOpen the Canon IJ Printer Utility to check the ink level information.(1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.Refer to “Opening the

28 Routine Maintenancez The resulting print quality may not be satisfactory, if printing is continued under this condition.*1 FINE Cartridge with low

29Routine Maintenancez Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities.z Please be advised that Canon shall

30 Routine Maintenancez The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled.Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the prin

31Routine MaintenanceNoteSetting of FINE CartridgesIf a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only f

32 Routine Maintenance Replacing FINE CartridgesWhen FINE Cartridges run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.ImportantHandling FINE Ca

33Routine Maintenance1 Make sure that the printer is on, and then open the Front Cover.The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left.2 Remove the empty

34 Routine Maintenance3 Prepare the replacement cartridge.(1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the orange protective tape (A) gently.4 Install t

35Routine Maintenance5 Close the Front Cover.Notez If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after the Front Cover is closed, see “ALARM Lamp Flashes Ora

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36 Routine MaintenanceKeeping the Best Printing ResultsTo avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following. When You Tu

37Routine MaintenanceCleaning Your Printer Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Roller Cleaning)Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly

38 Routine Maintenance6 When the message appears, load three or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.Set the Paper T

39Routine Maintenance4 Open the printer properties dialog box.Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in “Op

40 Routine Maintenance7 When the confirmation message is displayed, click Execute.The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the p

41TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the printer.z “Cannot Install th

42 TroubleshootingCannot Install the Printer DriverCause ActionUnable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen.If you were unable to proceed be

43TroubleshootingThe USB Connection Does Not Work Properly The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly The Printer Is Not Recognized ProperlyThe Setup CD

44 TroubleshootingPrint Results Not Satisfactory Cannot Print to End of Job Part of the Page Is Not Printed Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not

45Troubleshooting Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink BlotsPrint Head nozzles are clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.z

Table of Contents1Before Printing...2Turning the Printer On and Off ...2Loading Print

46 Troubleshooting Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is SmudgedCause ActionPaper Feed Roller is dirty. You may need to clean the Paper Feed Rollers

47TroubleshootingPrinting Does Not StartInappropriate Paper Thickness Lever setting.Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever according to the

48 TroubleshootingPaper Does Not Feed ProperlyCause ActionPrinting on inappropriate type of paper. Check to see if the paper you are printing on is no

49TroubleshootingPaper JamsCause ActionPaper jammed in the Paper Output Slot and the Auto Sheet Feeder.Remove the paper following the procedure below.

50 TroubleshootingALARM Lamp Flashes Orange ALARM Lamp Flashes OrangeWhen a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange as shown below. The n

51Troubleshooting POWER Lamp Flashes Green and ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange AlternatelyDisconnect the printer cable from the printer, turn the printer o

52 Troubleshooting Error No.: 300 Is Displayed Error No.: 1700/1710 Is DisplayedCause ActionThe printer is not ready. Make sure that the printer is

53AppendixAppendixReading the On-screen ManualsAlong with this Quick Start Guide, on-screen manuals are also supplied with your printer. For detailed

54 AppendixSpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsPrinting resolution (dpi) 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical)* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch

55Appendix*1 Conform to the operating system’s requirement when it is higher than this. For updated compatibility, visit our website.*2 Operation can

2 Before PrintingBefore PrintingTurning the Printer On and OffTurn on the printer before printing. Turning on the PrinterBefore turning on the printe

56 Safety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely.

57Safety PrecautionsMaintaining the printerDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer

58 Safety PrecautionsWorking around the printerNever put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.When moving the printer, carry the

59Safety PrecautionsUsers in the U.S.A.  Regulatory InformationFCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)For 120V, 60Hz modelModel Number: K10299This device complies w

60 Safety PrecautionsThis limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computers, peripheral equipment and

61Safety PrecautionsORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.Canon USA of

62 Safety Precautions** InstantExchange warranty service is subject to the availability of refurbished or new replacement units.Canon U.S.A., Inc.One

63IndexIndexAAppendix 53BBefore Printing 2CCleaning Your Printerinside 38roller 37LLoading Printing Paperenvelopes 9paper 7recommended paper and requi

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3Before Printing Turning off the Printer1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.When the POWER lamp stops flashing, the printer is turned o

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Getting Help from CanonHelp Us Help You BetterBefore you contact Canon, please record the following information.Serial Number (located on the inside o

Photo PrinterQuick Start GuideseriesThe FINE Cartridges are compatible with this product.For information on product specifications, please visit our w

4 Before PrintingLoading Printing PaperThis section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Using Specialty MediaCanon recomme

5Before Printing Paper Handlingz Recommended Paper and RequirementsPaper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media.You may not be able to purchase