Canon iP5200 User Manual

QA7-3503-V01 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2005 PRINTED IN THAILANDQuick Start GuideCanon U.S.A., Inc.One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon Inc.

Basic Printing6• Continuous printing on the same type/size of paper by using both the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette togetherIf the Auto Sheet Feeder

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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

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Basic Printing7 Loading Plain Paper in the Auto Sheet Feederz For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various

Basic Printing83 Load the paper.z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. z You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (64 gsm

Basic Printing9 Loading EnvelopesUse either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes.The address is rotated automatically to match the directi

Basic Printing10 Loading Other Small-Sized Paper in the Auto Sheet FeederCutting plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 mm x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7&

Basic Printing11 Loading Plain Paper in the CassetteEnsure that the paper is loadable in the Cassette. Legal-sized paper and 2.13" x 3.39"

Basic Printing123 Adjust the size of the Cassette.When loading A5- or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 203 mm / 8 inches or more in length)

Basic Printing134 Load the paper. (Print side facing DOWN)z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. z You can load up to 150 shee

Basic Printing145 Insert the Cassette into the printer.If the Cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes larger than 5" x 7", the

Basic Printing15 Loading EnvelopesUse either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes.The address is rotated automatically to match the direct

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

Basic Printing16 Loading 4" x 6" or 5" x 7"-Sized Paper in the Cassettez Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in th

Basic Printing17(5) Select 4 x 6 in 101.6 x 152.4 mm or 5 x 7 in 127.0 x 177.8 mm from Paper Size in the printer driver.For a detailed description of

Basic Printing18Using Specialty MediaCanon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media• High Res

Basic Printing19 Canon Specialty MediaMedia Type Paper Support Load Limit Printer Driver Settingfor Media TypeAuto Sheet Feeder CassetteHigh Resoluti

Basic Printing20*1 When loading a stack of paper, the printed side may be marked when it is fed in. If this happens, load paper one sheet at a time.*2

Basic Printing215 Open the printer properties dialog box.(1) Select Print from the application software’s File menu.The Print dialog box opens.6 Speci

Basic Printing22z From the Page Setup tab, select the correct document size to be printed.z This section describes the procedure for selecting the pap

Basic Printing23Printing with Macintoshz Menu and command names may differ between software applications, and more steps may be required. For details,

Basic Printing245 Select Paper Size.(1) Select Page Setup from the application software’s File menu. The Page Setup dialog box opens.6 Specify the req

Basic Printing25z This section describes the procedure for selecting the paper source with the Paper Feed Switch on the printer. For a detailed descri

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Basic Printing267 Print the document.(1) Click Print.You can cancel a print job while printing.See “Canceling Printing” on page 26.Canceling PrintingY

Basic Printing271 Select Print from the File menu in your application program.The Print dialog box opens.2 Select Edit Printer List from the Printer p

Advanced Printing28Advanced PrintingPrinting Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant DeviceConnecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a

Advanced Printing29 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant DeviceTo connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use the USB cable supplied w

Advanced Printing304 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a p

Advanced Printing31(3) Turn on and set up the device for direct printing.When the connection between the device and printer has been established, the

Advanced Printing32About the Image Data Format for PrintingThis printer accepts images* taken with a camera compatible with the Design rule for Camera

Advanced Printing33About “Layout” and “Trimming”By default, Borderless is selected for Layout and Off (No trimming) is selected for Trimming for this

Advanced Printing34Other SettingsIf you use a Canon PictBridge-compliant device, you can use the following print settings. (Note that these print sett

Advanced Printing35Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows)The printer properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directl

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Advanced Printing363 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties).The printer properties dialog box opens.When opening the print

Printing Maintenance37Printing MaintenanceReplacing an Ink TankReplace ink tank(s) if they are out of ink. When replacing them, check the model number

Printing Maintenance38 Getting the Ink Level InformationInk Level Indication on the PrinterYou can confirm the ink level in each ink tank through the

Printing Maintenance39Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to check the ink level information.1. Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-cl

Printing Maintenance40 Knowing When to Replace Ink TanksThe ALARM lamp flashes orange four times once any one of the ink tanks is out of ink. If ink

Printing Maintenance41z If printing has not finished, you can continue printing for a while by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer with t

Printing Maintenance42 Replacing Ink TanksWhen an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.1 Ensure that the printer is on, and

Printing Maintenance434 Prepare a replacement tank.(1) Unpack the new ink tank and completely pull off the orange tape. Then, remove the film complete

Printing Maintenance445 Insert the ink tank.(1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head.(2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank sna

Printing Maintenance456 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover.The Print Head Holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now com

Contents1ContentsBasic PrintingTurning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Maintenance46When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are IncorrectWhen printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in t

Printing Maintenance47Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head

Printing Maintenance484 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.(3) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern.The nozzle check pattern will be printed.Cli

Printing Maintenance493 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.(1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities fol

Printing Maintenance50 Examining the Nozzle Check PatternThe nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.Examine th

Printing Maintenance512 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box.If you want to continue to clean the Print Head fro

Printing Maintenance52Print Head CleaningClean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. Note that cleaning

Printing Maintenance533 Start Print Head Cleaning.Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green.Do not perform any other operat

Printing Maintenance544 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern.See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 50.If th

Printing Maintenance55Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green.Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cl

Basic Printing2Basic PrintingThis Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer and how to use them. For more information, view the

Printing Maintenance56Print Head Deep CleaningIf print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which i

Printing Maintenance57(5) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking gr

Printing Maintenance581 Ensure that the printer is on.2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.(1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and the

Printing Maintenance59Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operation until the Print He

Printing Maintenance60Aligning the Print HeadThis operation must be carried out when using the printer for the first time. Aligning the Print Head pos

Printing Maintenance61It takes about four minutes to complete printing. Do not open the Top Cover while printing.Clicking Check Setting prints the cur

Printing Maintenance621 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.2 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dia

Printing Maintenance634 Check the printed pattern.If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is aligned automatically. The printer is no

Troubleshooting64TroubleshootingThis section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into o

Troubleshooting65Cannot Install the Printer DriverProblem Possible Cause Try ThisCannot Install the Printer DriverInstallation procedure not followed

Basic Printing3Turning off the Printer1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off.

Troubleshooting66Cannot Connect to PC Properly Problem Possible Cause Try ThisPrinting Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not WorkYour e

Troubleshooting67Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains ErrorsProblem Possible Cause Try ThisInk does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/Color

Troubleshooting68Printed Ruled Lines are DisplacedPrint Head is misalignedAlign the Print Head. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 60.Print Quality

Troubleshooting69Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of Paper is SmudgedThick paper is used Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box to widen the cle

Troubleshooting70Troubleshooting Printer HardwareProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPrinter Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print JobsInk tank is e

Troubleshooting71Problem Possible Cause Try ThisPrinter Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print JobsThere may be problems with your operating sys

Troubleshooting72Paper Does Not Feed ProperlyProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPaper Does Not Feed ProperlyInappropriate paper type is usedCheck to see i

Troubleshooting73Paper JamsProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPaper Jams Paper jams in the Paper Output Slot/Auto Sheet FeederRemove the paper according t

Troubleshooting74Paper Jams Landscape Credit Card-sized Paper Jams inside the PrinterYou cannot load Credit Card-sized paper in the landscape orientat

Troubleshooting75Paper Jams Paper jams inside the printer (Transport Unit)Remove the paper according to the following procedure.1. Open the Rear Cover

Basic Printing4Loading PaperThis section describes how to load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette. Print Media to AvoidDo not use the fo

Troubleshooting76Paper Jams Paper jams inside the printer (Duplex Transport Section)Remove the paper according to the following procedure.1. Remove th

Troubleshooting77Handling Error MessagesWhen a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in the way as shown below. The number of flashes (o

Troubleshooting78Nine flashes A specified period of time has elapsed without receiving a response from the digital camera/The digital camera or digita

Troubleshooting79An Error Message Appears on the ScreenPOWER (green) and ALARM (orange) lamps flash alternatelyAn error that requires contacting the C

Troubleshooting80Cannot print with Automatic Duplex PrintingIncorrect paper size is selectedCheck the Paper Size setting from within your application

Troubleshooting81Cannot Print Properly from the Digital CameraThe following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a digit

Troubleshooting82*1 To resume printing, you can press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer instead of selecting Continue.*2 The waste ink absorber

Troubleshooting83z PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be connected to your printer for direct printing.z This sectio

Appendix84Appendix Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital CameraLet’s take a look at the media types that ca

Appendix85z The digital camera does not support the following functions:- Print quality setting-Printer maintenancez Images other than Exif may not be

Basic Printing5 Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the CassetteYou can load paper in both the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette.Loading paper in the Auto S

Appendix86SpecificationsPrinterMaximum resolution (dpi): 9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical)* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch

Appendix87Camera Direct Print (Canon Bubble Jet Direct)Interface Direct Print Port(Connect a iP5200-compatible digital camera or digital video camcord

Appendix88Camera Direct Print (PictBridge)Paper size Default (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6")10 x 15 cm/4" x 6" (Photo

Appendix89Canon IJ Printer Driver System Requirementsz A computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98 operates.z USB 2.0 Hi-Sp

Appendix90Safety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not at

Appendix91You 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

Appendix92Regulatory InformationColor Printer Model: K10252This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following t

Appendix93CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only)The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("Canon USA"

Appendix94Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options: z Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver

Index95IndexAAccessing the Printer Driver ........... 35Advanced Printing............