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Photo Printer Quick Start Guide
Canon PIXMA iP4300 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2006 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP4300 Photo Printer.
Table of Contents Before Printing................................................2 Turning the Printer On and Off .......................2 Loading Printing Paper ...................................4 Basic Printing ...............................................19 Printing with Windows...................................19 Printing with Macintosh.................................20 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device ................................
Before Printing Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Note Auto Power On/Off Feature You can set the printer to turn on and off automatically. z Auto Power On: Automatically turns on the printer when print data is sent from the computer. z Auto Power Off: Automatically turns off the printer when no print data is sent for a certain interval. Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on a Macintosh®.
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 34.
Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Auto Sheet Feeder Cassette Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper — 0.52 inches / 13 mm 0.
Media Type T-Shirt Transfers Model*1 TR-301 Paper Support Load Limit Auto Sheet Feeder Cassette 1 sheet 1 sheet Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 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 Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Load in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines z Do not touch the print surface until the ink is dry (approximately 30 minutes). Colors in dark images may appear indistinct at first, but will become clearer after approximately 30 minutes. z Images may become smudged if you place printouts in an album before the ink is completely dry. We recommend to allow the ink to dry for 24 hours before placing your printouts in an album. z Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.
Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette This printer offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Auto Sheet Feeder, found at the top of the printer, and the Cassette, found at the front of the printer. (A) (B) (A) Auto Sheet Feeder (B) Cassette z When Printing for the First Time At purchase, the printer is set to feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. If you are printing without changing paper source settings, load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
(A) (A) Load plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z To Change the Paper Source The Auto Sheet Feeder lamp lights up when feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder, and the Cassette lamp lights up when feeding from the Cassette. Before you print, make sure that the paper source selection matches the paper source where you actually loaded paper. To change the paper source, simply press the Paper Feed Switch. For details, see “Changing the Paper Source” on page 11.
Paper Source Selection Scenarios Deciding on the usage of the two paper sources to print with minimum reloading of paper depends mainly on the variety of the type of paper you use regularly, and also on space limitations of the location you are setting the printer. z If you print regularly on photo paper as well as on plain paper If you use photo paper as much as plain paper, you can load photo paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and plain paper in the Cassette.
z If you print mainly on plain paper You can load plain paper of the same size in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to automatically switch the paper source when either paper source runs out of paper during printing. Note z For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 12. z For details on printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.
Changing the Paper Source Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as the paper source. Press the Paper Feed Switch to change the paper source. Important z If Paper Feed Switch is not selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the printer will be disabled when printing. Confirm the setting in the printer driver. See “Printing with Windows” on page 19 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 20.
Loading Paper Important 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.
z Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 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 68. z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP. (A) (1) (2) Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support. Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (3) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack. (2) Note Select the page size of the loaded paper in Page Size in the printer driver.
3 Adjust the size of the Cassette. When loading A5 or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper with 8 inches / 203 mm or more in length), extend the Cassette. When loading 5" x 7" or smaller sized paper (nonstandard-size paper with less than 8 inches / 203 mm in length), do not extend the Cassette. 4 Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN. (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to the far side.
5 Insert the Cassette into the printer. (1) Set the Cover on the Cassette. (2) Insert the Cassette into the printer. Push the Cassette all the way into the printer. If the Cassette has been extended to accommodate larger paper sizes, the front edge of the Cassette will extend beyond the front of the printer. (1) (2) 6 Prepare the Paper Output Tray. (1) Push the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray. (1) (3) (2) Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely.
Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope. Important z Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals, or sticker flaps. z Select either DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in the printer driver according to the envelope size you are using. If you do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction. z Loading Envelopes in the Auto Sheet Feeder 1 Load the envelope against the Cover Guide (the right side of the Paper Support).
z Loading Envelopes in the Cassette 1 Extend the Cassette. See “Adjust the size of the Cassette.” on page 15. 2 Align the envelope stack against the right side of the Cassette. *1 2 Load with the front face DOWN. The flap of the envelope will appear facing UP on the left side. A maximum of 5 envelopes can be loaded at once. 3 4 Slide the Paper Guide against the side of the envelope. 3 *1 Make sure the flaps are folded. Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights up.
Basic Printing This section describes the procedure for basic printing. Printing with Windows 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer. See “Turning the Printer On and Off” on page 2 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4. 2 Make sure that the proper paper source is selected. See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 11. 3 4 5 6 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. Select Print on the application software’s File menu.
Printing with Macintosh 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer. See “Turning the Printer On and Off” on page 2 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4. 2 Make sure that the proper paper source is selected. See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 11. 3 4 5 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. Select Page Setup on the application software’s File menu. Confirm that iP4300 is selected in Format for.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone and print recorded images directly without using a computer. Note z PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer.
3 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer. Note Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this printer according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device When operating the device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge compliant device. This section describes the page size, media type, layout, image optimization modes, and date printing mode that can be set on a PictBridge compliant device connected to the printer.
z Paper Size and Paper Type Settings If these settings are set to Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge compliant device, 4" x 6" is applied for Paper size and Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is applied for Paper type. The following sizes and types of printing paper can be loaded according to the Paper size and Paper type settings.
z Image Optimize Setting If Image optimize is set to Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge compliant device, ExifPrint is applied. If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compatible device, additional options of VIVID, NR, or VIVID+NR may be available, depending on the model. * VIVID prints green and blue portions of photos more vividly. NR (Noise Reduction) reduces noise in blue portions, such as the sky, and dark portions.
Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The printer will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position. The printer uses the following ink tanks. Black: CLI-8BK Magenta: CLI-8M Black: PGI-5BK Cyan: CLI-8C Yellow: CLI-8Y Note z Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is Black Black , Yellow , Magenta , Cyan , .
* When the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange seven, thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen times, an error has occurred and the printer is unable to print. For details, “ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 76. z Ink Level Indication on the Computer Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to check the ink level information. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. (2) Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance tab. The following message is displayed. *1 *1 Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here.
*1 *1 Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Ink is low: The “!” symbol appears above an ink tank with low ink. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible. Ink is out or may have run out: The “x” symbol appears above a tank that is out or may have run out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. * To confirm the ink tank information, click About ink.
*1 *1 Ink tank that may have run out of ink If the ALARM lamp flashes orange sixteen times z Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. Printing under the current condition may damage the printer. z Click Cancel Printing to cancel printing. Replace the ink tank with a new one. z If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it.
If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times z Ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. 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 tank with a new one. z If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing.
Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps. Important Handling Ink z To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling ink is not recommended. z Once you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer with ink tanks removed. z Replace empty tanks with new ones. Inserting partially used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to clog.
4 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape in the direction of the arrow (A) so that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (B). Then remove the film completely (C). (1) (A) Important Make sure that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the perforation. If part of the orange tape is remaining, ink may leak out when you remove the protective cap and may not eject properly when printing.
5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. *1 (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. (1) Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. (2) (3) *1 Make sure the position of the tank matches the label. 6 Close the Inner Cover. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following. 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 Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. If the ruled lines are shifted after running print head maintenance, align the Print Head. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Top Cover and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are lit red.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note z Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can be performed also from the printer itself using the RESUME/CANCEL button. 1. With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2.
1 2 3 4 5 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern.
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 ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 26. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If lines of this pattern are missing, the Black print head nozzle needs cleaning.
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. Note z Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 26. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 38. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 42.
Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 26. 5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action. See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 38. Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 42.
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. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
1 2 3 4 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be deeply cleaned.
Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. Automatic Print Head Alignment For Automatic Print Head Alignment, follow the procedure below. Note z You cannot feed paper from the Cassette when performing Automatic Print Head Alignment. Always load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
(3) Read the message and click Print Head Alignment. The print head alignment pattern is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Printing takes about 4 minutes to complete. Note Clicking Check Setting prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. If the pattern is printed as shown to the right, the Print Head is aligned automatically. Note z The pattern is printed in black and blue. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, see “ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 76.
4 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (1) (2) (3) Read the message and click Print Head Alignment. The print head alignment pattern is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Printing takes about 4 minutes to complete. Note Clicking Check Setting prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. If the pattern is printed as shown to the right, the Print Head is aligned automatically.
Manual Print Head Alignment If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, follow the procedure below to perform Manual Print Head Alignment to precisely align the Print Head. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see “Automatic Print Head Alignment” on page 44. 1 Make sure that the printer is on and load three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette.
11 Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns for each column and enter their numbers. Click OK. 12 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Important Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
13 In the same way, select the best patterns for each column, enter their numbers, then click OK. Columns G to J are striped vertically and columns K and L are striped horizontally. For Columns K and L, the best patterns will be smooth and have no streaks in the border indicated by the arrows. Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
14 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Important Do not open the Top Cover while printing. 15 In the same way, select the most even patterns for each column, enter their numbers, then click OK. 16 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.
2 3 Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. 4 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. 5 Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. 6 Select the Align heads manually check box, and then click Send. 7 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 8 Select Test Print in the pop-up menu. 9 Click Print Head Alignment.
11 Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns for each column and enter their numbers. Click Send. 12 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Important Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
13 In the same way, select the best patterns for each column, enter their numbers, then click Send. Columns G to J are striped vertically and columns K and L are striped horizontally. For Columns K and L, the best patterns will be smooth and have no streaks in the border indicated by the arrows. Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
15 In the same way, select the most even patterns for each column, enter their numbers, then click Send. 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.
Cleaning Your Printer This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your printer. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper feed rollers will wear the rollers, so perform this only when necessary. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette.
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 with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning)” on page 56. z See “Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer” on page 59.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 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 front. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab, and then Bottom Plate Cleaning.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 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 front. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu.
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.
Troubleshooting 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 61 z “Cannot Connect to Computer Properly” on page 63 z “Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.
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 Welcome screen, then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the printer off. (6)Restart the computer.
Cause Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer’s disc drive. Action Click Start > My Computer > double-click the CD-ROM icon. In non-XP Windows, open the My Computer window 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.
Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Cause Your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. Action If your system environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, the printer will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. In this case, the printer operates properly but printing speed may slow down due to communication speed. Check the following to ensure that your system environment supports USB 2.
Print Results Not Satisfactory Cannot Print to End of Job Cause Size of the print data is extremely large (Windows XP/Windows 2000 only). 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. Selecting Reduce spool data size may reduce the print quality.
Cause Ink tank is not installed securely. / Part of the orange tape is remaining. Action Open the Top Cover and check the ink lamps. If the ink lamp is not lit, press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is fully inserted. Make sure all of the orange tape is peeled off the ink tank and the air hole is completely exposed, as illustrated in (A). If any orange parts are left as in (B), remove all of the orange parts.
Cause Print quality is not set appropriately. Action Set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows or Fine in Macintosh. (1)Open the printer properties dialog box. (2)On the Main sheet, click High for the Print Quality setting. (1)Open the Print dialog box. (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).
Cause Inside of the printer is dirty. Action When performing duplex printing, if the paper size specified in the printer driver does not match the actual size of paper loaded in the paper source, the inside will become stained with ink, causing printed paper to become smudged. z 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 the Page Setup dialog box of the printer driver (Macintosh).
Cause Action 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 5. 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.
Printer Does Not Start Cause Ink tank is empty. Action Open the Top Cover and check the ink lamps. If an ink lamp is either flashing red at about 1-second intervals or is not lit, the tank is empty. Replace the ink tank, and close the Top Cover. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 26. To continue printing, confirm the number of times the ALARM lamp is flashing and take the appropriate action. See “ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 76.
Cause Unnecessary print jobs are left in queue. / Computer problems. Action 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.
Cause Action 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, either in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Cassette, regardless of the printing orientation. z When loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder, load the paper with the print side facing UP.
Paper Jams Cause Paper jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Auto Sheet Feeder. Action Remove the paper following the procedure below. (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, open the Top Cover and remove it. After removing all paper, close the Top Cover, turn the printer off, and turn it back on. * Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer.
Cause Action Landscape 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm paper loaded in the Cassette jammed inside the printer. Always load 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm media in portrait orientation regardless of the printing orientation. Remove the paper following the procedure below. (1)Turn off the power, and then open the Rear Cover. (2)Fold a piece of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in four, push it in until it hits the jammed paper, then pull out the paper folded in four. (3)Close the Rear Cover, then turn on the power.
Cause Paper jammed inside the printer at the transport unit. Action Remove the paper following the procedure below. (1)Open the Rear Cover. (2)If you can see the jammed paper, slowly pull the paper out. z Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer. z If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it back on. The paper will be ejected automatically. (3)Close the Rear Cover. (4)If you were not able to remove the paper out in step 2, remove the Cassette.
Cause Paper jammed inside the printer at the duplex transport section. Action Remove the paper following the procedure below. (1)Remove the Cassette. If the paper is loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder, remove the paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and close the Paper Support. (2)Set the printer upright with the rear side down. (3)Slowly pull the jammed paper out while pulling the green cover toward you. Caution Set the printer back to its original position immediately after removing the jammed paper.
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 or Cassette and press the RESUME/ CANCEL button.
Cause Eight flashes: Ink absorber is almost full. Action 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.
Cause Action Fifteen Flashes: Ink tank cannot be recognized. An Ink tank error has occurred. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) Replace the ink tank. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 26. Sixteen Flashes: Ink has run out. Ink has run out. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover. Printing under the current condition may damage the printer. If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level.
Cause Action Printer port setting does not match the computer’s interface connecting the printer. Check the printer port settings. (1)Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. In non-XP Windows, click Start > Settings > Printers. (2)Click the Canon iP4300 icon. (3)Open the File menu and select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings.
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. When 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 76.
Error No.: 1851 Is Displayed Cause Inner Cover was open when you started printing. Action Close Inner Cover, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. The printer resumes printing. Error No.: 1856 Is Displayed Cause Action Inner Cover was opened while printing was in progress. Close the Inner Cover, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. A page of print data being sent at the time of the error will be erased, so print that page again. Error No.
Cannot Print Properly from a Digital Camera The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the actions to resolve them. * Hereafter, the digital still cameras and digital video camcorders are collectively referred to as “digital camera” or “camera”. Note z PictBridge compatible digital cameras can be connected to your printer for direct printing.
Error Message On Camera Action “Waste tank (ink absorber*2) full”/ “ink absorber*2 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. You can continue printing for a while by selecting Continue*1 in the display on your camera.
Error Message On Camera Action “Ink Error” If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange thirteen times, an ink tank that was once empty is installed. Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover. Printing with an ink tank that was once empty may damage the printer. If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it.
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 iP4300 On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon iP4300 Manual > iP4300 Onscreen Manual.
Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) 9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum. Print speed * * Based on Canon standard pattern. Print speed may vary depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage. Black printing (text pattern) Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 30 ppm Standard: 14.8 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 24 ppm Standard: 11.6 ppm Print width 8.
Camera Direct Print (PictBridge) Paper size Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Glossy Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”, Photo Stickers*1) 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm (Photo Paper Plus Glossy)*2 8.5" x 11" / A4 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Semigloss, Glossy Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”, Plain Paper) Credit card / 5.4 x 8.
z Macintosh File System: Mac OS Extended (Journaled), Mac OS X Extended. Additional System Requirements for On-Screen Manuals Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Windows Update.
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.
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.
Print Heads and ink tanks For safety reasons, store Print Heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts on a Print Head after printing. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns. Do not throw ink tanks into fire.
Users in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) For 120V, 60Hz model Model Number: K10284 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.
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.
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.
** 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 ©2006 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be a registered trademark in other countries.
Index A ink level information 26 knowing when to replace ink tank 28 Routine Maintenance 26 replacing ink tanks 31 Appendix 85 B Basic Printing 19 Macintosh 20 Windows 19 Before Printing 2 C Cleaning inside 56 roller 55 CLI-8BK Black 26 CLI-8C Cyan 26 CLI-8M Magenta 26 CLI-8Y Yellow 26 Safety Precautions 89 Specialty Media 6 Specifications general 86 PictBridge 87 System Requirements 87 T Troubleshooting 60 Turning off the Printer 3 Turning on the Printer 2 U I Ink Lamp ink level indication on the c
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