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Photo Printer Quick Start Guide
Canon PIXMA iP5200R 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. © 2005 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 iP5200R Photo Printer.
Contents Contents Basic Printing Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Turning off the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Specialty Media . . . . . .
Basic Printing Basic Printing This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer and how to use them. For more information, view the iP5200R User’s Guide and Printer Driver Guide installed on your computer, or use the online help within your printer driver interface: While in the printer’s properties window, press the F1 key, or click in the upper right corner. Then click the feature you want to know more about, or click the Help button when displayed.
Basic Printing Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off. About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, be sure to check that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking green, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be unable to print.
Basic Printing Loading Paper This section describes how to load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette. Auto Sheet Feeder Cassette Print Media to Avoid 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.
Basic Printing Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette You can load paper in both the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. Loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder is easy, and is convenient if you frequently switch to and print on various sizes or types of paper. Loading paper in the Cassette allows you to print without reloading paper for each job. This is convenient for loading a certain type of paper, such as plain paper, you regularly print onto.
Basic Printing • Continuous printing on the same type/size of paper by using both the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette together If the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automatically switches to the other one. This is useful for printing onto a large volume of paper. To use this feature, you need to configure the printer driver beforehand. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.
Basic Printing Loading Plain Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to “Using Specialty Media” on page 18. z See “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load specialty media into the printer. 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
Basic Printing 3 Load the paper. Load Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark. (1) Load the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP. (3) Pinch the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack. (2) Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support. Ensure that the Cover Guide stands when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper.
Basic Printing Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes. The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when printing. z Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps. z Select either European DL Env. or US 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. Fold the envelope flap shut.
Basic Printing Loading Other Small-Sized Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder Cutting plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 mm 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 printing can cause paper jams. (1) Load the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP and align the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support. Ensure that the Cover Guide stands when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Basic Printing Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette Ensure that the paper is loadable in the Cassette. Legal-sized paper and 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm size paper, and Photo Stickers are not loadable in the Cassette. z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to “Using Specialty Media” on page 18. z See “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load specialty media into the printer.
Basic Printing 3 Adjust the size of the Cassette. When loading A5- or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 203 mm / 8 inches or more in length), extend the Cassette. When loading 5" x 7"- or smaller sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: less than 203 mm/ 8 inches in length), do not extend the Cassette. Legal-sized paper and 2.13" x 3.39"/ 54.0 x 86.0 mm size paper, and Photo Stickers are not loadable in the Cassette.
Basic Printing 4 Load the paper. (Print side facing DOWN) Load Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark. (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette. (3) Slide the paper guides to fit the loaded paper stack. 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 or 17 lb, 13 mm or 0.52 inches in height) in the Cassette.
Basic Printing 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. 6 If the Cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes larger than 5" x 7", the front edge of the cassette will extend beyond the front of the printer. Prepare the Paper Output Tray. 1 (1) 1 Push the Open Button above the Paper Output Tray. The Paper Output Tray automatically opens.
Basic Printing Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes. The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when printing. z Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps. z Select either European DL Env. or US 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. Fold the envelope flap shut.
Basic Printing Loading 4" x 6" or 5" x 7"-Sized Paper in the Cassette z Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the Cassette for a long time. This may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging. z Cutting plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 mm x 152.4 mm or 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm size for a trial printing can cause paper jams. (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN. • Do not extend the Cassette.
Basic Printing (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 the printer driver settings, refer to “Printing with Windows” on page 20, or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 23. Always load paper in portrait orientation. Loading paper in landscape orientation can cause the paper to be jammed. Portrait Landscape We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs.
Basic Printing Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality.
Basic Printing Canon Specialty Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Auto Sheet Feeder Cassette Up to 80 sheets Up to 80 sheets High Resolution Paper Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or 0.52 inches Glossy Photo Paper Letter: up to 10 sheets 4" x 6": up to 20 sheets 2.13" x 3.
Basic Printing *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 You can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-PhotoPrint provided with the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM. *3 Feeding from the Cassette can damage the printer. Always load in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z When using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb), up to 150 sheets (13 mm or 0.
Basic Printing 5 Open the printer properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application software’s File menu. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Ensure that your printer is selected. (3) Click Preferences or Properties. 6 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to select the type of media loaded in the printer. Ensure that Paper Feed Switch is selected from Paper Source. (2) Click OK.
Basic Printing z From the Page Setup tab, select the correct document size to be printed. z This section describes the procedure for selecting the paper source with the Paper Feed Switch on the printer. For a detailed description of the Paper Source settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z To adjust the Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on the Main tab. You can control the print quality in the Set Print Quality dialog box.
Basic Printing Printing with Macintosh z Menu and command names may differ between software applications, and more steps may be required. For details, refer to the documentation for each software application you use. z The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac® OS X v.10.3.x (hereafter called Macintosh®). 1 Turn on the printer. See “Turning on the Printer” on page 2. 2 Load the paper on the printer. See “Loading Paper” on page 4. 3 Ensure that the proper paper source is selected.
Basic Printing 5 Select Paper Size. (1) Select Page Setup from the application software’s File menu. The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) Confirm that iP5200R is selected in Format for. (3) Select the desired paper size from Paper Size. (4) Click OK. 6 Specify the required settings. (1) Select Print from the application software’s File menu. The Print dialog box opens. (2) Select Quality & Media from the popup menu. (3) Select the desired media type from Media Type.
Basic Printing z This section describes the procedure for selecting the paper source with the Paper Feed Switch on the printer. For a detailed description of the Paper Source settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z When you select the print mode appropriate to your document from 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.
Basic Printing 7 Print the document. (1) Click Print. You can cancel a print job while printing. See “Canceling Printing” on page 26. Canceling Printing You can cancel a print job while printing, with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. 1 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing. (1) Press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Printing is canceled and paper is fed out. You can also cancel a print job by clicking Cancel Printing on the Canon IJ Status Monitor.
Basic Printing 1 Select Print from the File menu in your application program. The Print dialog box opens. 2 Select Edit Printer List from the Printer pop-up menu. The Printer List opens. 3 Double-click the printer name displayed in the Name list. The iP5200R dialog box opens. 4 Select the desired document, then click Delete icon. To temporality stop a job in progress, click Pause. To cancel all the jobs in the list, click Stop Printing.
Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone to the printer allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer. z PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer.
Advanced Printing Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use the USB cable supplied with the device. Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera to the Direct Print Port of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device could result.
Advanced Printing 4 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer. 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 according to the instruction manual supplied with your device. (1) Make sure the device is turned off.
Advanced Printing (3) Turn on and set up the device for direct printing. When the connection between the device and printer has been established, the POWER lamp on the printer flashes twice. * The power-on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of the device. Either of the following icons will display on the LCD display of the device when the printer is correctly connected. A PictBridge-compliant device. A Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera.
Advanced Printing About the Image Data Format for Printing This printer accepts images* taken with a camera compatible with the Design rule for Camera File System and PNG files. * Exif2.21 compliant About “Paper size” and “Paper type” By default, 4" x 6" is selected from Paper size and Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is selected from Paper type for this printer. To use Photo Paper Pro, select Fast Photo from Paper type.
Advanced Printing About “Layout” and “Trimming” By default, Borderless is selected for Layout and Off (No trimming) is selected for Trimming for this printer. When printing onto Photo Stickers (16-up), use the following settings. 1. Select the Auto Sheet Feeder as the paper source. See “Loading Plain Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 7. Always load Photo Stickers in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2. Select 10 x 15 cm / 4" x 6" for the Paper size, and Photo for the Paper type. 3.
Advanced Printing Other Settings If you use a Canon PictBridge-compliant device, you can use the following print settings. (Note that these print settings cannot be used for some models.) For details, refer to your device’s instruction manual. • Shooting Info (Exif Data) You can print shooting info (Exif data) on photos in list format, or in the margins of specified photos. Select Layout, then select the item displayed with the [i] icon.
Advanced Printing Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows) The printer properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. This manual refers to Windows XP SP2 operation. The operations may vary depending on the version of your Windows operating system.
Advanced Printing 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). The printer properties dialog box opens. When opening the printer properties dialog box from Properties, the tabs related to the Windows function (e.g., the Ports tab, or the Details tab) are displayed. These tabs are not displayed, when the printer properties dialog box is opened from Printing Preferences or applications. For details about these tabs, refer to the Windows documentation.
Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Replace ink tank(s) if they are out of ink. When replacing them, check the model numbers and their installation positions.
Printing Maintenance Getting the Ink Level Information Ink Level Indication on the Printer You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank through the ink tank lamps. Open the Top Cover of the printer to see how the ink tank lamps light or flash. Ink is low: The ink tank lamp flashes slowly (at about three second interval). Prepare a new ink tank. Repeats Ink is out: The ink tank lamp flashes quickly (at about one second interval), and the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange four times.
Printing Maintenance Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to check the ink level information. 1. Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. 2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. 3. Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure. 4.
Printing Maintenance Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks The ALARM lamp flashes orange four times once any one of the ink tanks is out of ink. If ink is out during printing, a message will be displayed on your PC. Check to see which ink tank is out of ink, and replace it with a new one. Close the Top Cover after ink tank replacement to resume printing.
Printing Maintenance z If printing has not finished, you can continue printing for a while by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer with the empty ink tank installed. However, you will need to replace it with a new one as soon as printing finishes. If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it may damage the printer. * Printing does not resume if any of the ink tanks are removed. Be sure to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tanks installed.
Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the Paper Output Tray. Push the Open Button above the Paper Output Tray. The Paper Output Tray automatically opens. 2 Open the Top Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. If the Top Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Top Cover to return the holder to the center.
Printing Maintenance 4 Prepare a replacement tank. Do not touch the electrical contacts. (1) Unpack the new ink tank and completely pull off the orange tape. Then, remove the film completely. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it. z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as failure to follow this step may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands.
Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank. Lamp lights red (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that the ink tank lamp lights red. Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed.
Printing Maintenance 6 Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Printing will not occur if the Inner Cover is open. z The ALARM lamp still flashes orange after the Top Cover is closed if an ink tank is not installed properly. Open the Top Cover and make sure that all the ink tanks are installed in the correct order directed on the label.
Printing Maintenance 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. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. If the ruled lines are shifted after running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head.
Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the printer itself. 1.
Printing Maintenance 4 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Read the message and click Print Check Pattern. The nozzle check pattern will be printed. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 50.
Printing Maintenance 3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure.
Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. 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 37. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern.
Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box. If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to step 3-(3) of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate. See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 52. If no lines of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit. Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes.
Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes waste ink to be absorbed in the waste ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer z The Print Head can also be cleaned from the printer itself.
Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to clean. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green.
Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 50. If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning. See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 56. The Cleaning dialog box of step 3-(3) is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box. See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 50. 1 2 Ensure that the printer is on.
Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to clean. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds.
Printing Maintenance 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 waste ink to be absorbed in the waste ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 2 Ensure that the printer is on. Open the printer properties dialog box.
Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to clean. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute. (5) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes.
Printing Maintenance 1 2 Ensure that the printer is on. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Configure.
Printing Maintenance (3) Select the ink group to clean. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK. Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK. Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking green. Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes. This takes about 90 seconds.
Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head This operation must be carried out when using the printer for the first time. Aligning the Print Head positions allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. Print head alignment is performed either automatically or manually. This section deals with automatic Print Head alignment only. z Automatic print head alignment cannot be performed from the Cassette. Always load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Printing Maintenance (3) Read the message and click Print Head Alignment. It takes about four minutes to complete printing. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Clicking Check Setting prints the current settings and finishes the print head alignment. 4 Check the printed pattern. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is aligned automatically. The printer is now ready to use.
Printing Maintenance 1 2 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. When using Mac OS X v.10.
Printing Maintenance 4 Check the printed pattern. If the pattern is printed as shown below, the Print Head is aligned automatically. The printer is now ready to use. z If the pattern is not printed successfully, refer to “Eleven flashes” in “Handling Error Messages” on page 77. z If results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, refer to “Routine Maintenance” of the User’s Guide and align the Print Head manually. z The pattern is printed in black and blue.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories.
Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Setup Guide packaged with your printer for proper printer driver installation. If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an error, Windows may be unstable. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and restart your computer. Reinstall the printer driver.
Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to PC Properly Problem Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work Possible Cause Try This Your environment is If your environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0, the printer will operate at not fully compatible a lower speed provided under USB 1.1. with USB 2.0. Check the following to ensure that your PC environment supports USB 2.0 HiSpeed connection. z The USB port on your PC supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.
Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not eject Print Head nozzles are properly/Printing is clogged Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Try This Open the Top Cover and check if all ink tank lamps are lit. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 37. Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output. See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 47.
Troubleshooting Problem Printed Ruled Lines are Displaced Possible Cause Try This Print Head is misaligned Align the Print Head. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 60. Print Quality not set properly Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows, or Fine in Macintosh. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting.
Troubleshooting Problem Printed Surface is Scratched/Back of Paper is Smudged Possible Cause Thick paper is used Try This Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box to widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. Clear the Prevent paper abrasion check box once printing is complete. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Ink tank is empty Try This If the ink tank lamp is flashing fast, ink is empty. Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover. If printing is not finished yet, just press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to continue printing in the “no ink” state. Replace the ink tank as soon as possible after printing finishes.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs There may be problems with your operating system Try This Restart your computer. It may solve the problem. Delete an undesired print job, if there is any. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in Macintosh for the deletion. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. See “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” on page 35. 2.
Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled. type is used See “Print Media to Avoid” on page 4. Flatten paper when it is curled. Paper Feed Roller is Follow the steps described below to clean the Paper Feed Rollers. dirty Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers consumes them, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1.
Troubleshooting Paper Jams Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Try This Paper jams in the Paper Output Slot/ Auto Sheet Feeder Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Auto Sheet Feeder or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier. • If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the Top Cover and remove it. Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer at this time.
Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams 74 Possible Cause Try This Landscape Credit Card-sized Paper Jams inside the Printer You cannot load Credit Card-sized paper in the landscape orientation. Remove the paper following the procedure below. 1. Load a sheet of Credit Card-sized paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Do not load it in the landscape orientation. 2. Press the POWER button on the printer to turn off the power.
Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer (Transport Unit) Try This Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Open the Rear Cover. 2. When you can see the jammed paper, slowly pull the paper out. Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer. 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Paper Jams Possible Cause Paper jams inside the printer (Duplex Transport Section) Try This Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 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. Stand the printer with the rear side down. 3. Slowly pull the jammed paper out while pulling the green cover toward you. Put back the printer immediately after removing the jammed paper. 4.
Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in the way as shown below. The number of flashes (orange) 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 Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This 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.
Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This Nine flashes Disconnect the camera cable and reconnect it. A specified period of time has elapsed Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to without receiving a select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the response from the device. digital camera/The You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually digital camera or after connecting the device to the printer.
Troubleshooting Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This An error that requires contacting the Customer Care Center may have occurred. POWER (green) and ALARM Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer off and (orange) lamps flash unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the alternately printer back on after leaving it for a while. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Printer is not ready Ensure that the POWER lamp lights green. If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. The POWER lamp will flash green when the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. When the ALARM lamp is flashing orange, an error may occur in the printer. For details on how to resolve the error, refer to “Handling Error Messages” on page 77.
Troubleshooting Problem Cannot print with Automatic Duplex Printing Possible Cause Try This Incorrect paper size Check the Paper Size setting from within your application to ensure that it is selected matches the size of the paper loaded. Check Paper Size on the Page Setup tab in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or the Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the size of the paper loaded. The sizes of media suitable for automatic duplex printing are Letter and 5" x 7"/ 127.
Troubleshooting Problem “Error No.: 2001” “Error No.: 2500” Possible Cause Try This Disconnect the camera cable and reconnect it. A specified period of time has elapsed Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to without receiving a select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting response from the the device. digital camera/The You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode digital camera or manually after connecting the device to the printer.
Troubleshooting Camera Error Message Possible Cause Try This Low ink level It is about time to replace the ink tank with a new one Slow flashing (about three second in red) of an ink tank lamp indicates that ink in this tank is low. Prepare a new ink tank. Select Continue*1 in the display on your camera to resume printing. No ink The ink tank may not be installed properly (Printer ALARM lamp flashes orange four times/Ink tank lamp is off) Install the appropriate ink tank.
Troubleshooting z PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be connected to your printer for direct printing. z This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridgeor Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras. The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are using.
Appendix Appendix Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera Let’s take a look at the media types that can be set on the Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera connected to this printer and their limitations. Media Types for Digital Camera When you connect a digital camera, you can use the following media: Digital Camera Setting Card #1 Card #2 Card #3 LTR A4 Media Type Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.
Appendix z The digital camera does not support the following functions: - Print quality setting - Printer maintenance z Images other than Exif may not be index-printed.
Appendix Specifications Printer Maximum resolution (dpi): 9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum. Print speed * Black printing (text pattern) * Print speed will vary depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage. Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 30 ppm Standard: 15.0 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 24 ppm Standard: 11.7 ppm Print width: 203.2 mm max. (8.
Appendix Network Protocol TCP/IP Operating Systems Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 Mac OS X v.10.2.1 to 10.3.x Wireless LAN Supported Networks IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b Interface IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b Network Interface Transfer Standard IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b Access Mode CSMA/CA Transmission Method OFDM/DS-SS Frequency Bandwidth 2.412 GHz - 2.
Appendix Wired LAN Supported Networks 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Interface Wired LAN Interface (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T) Compliant Standard IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)/IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) Transfer Speed 10 Mbps/100 Mbps (auto switchable) Camera Direct Print (Canon Bubble Jet Direct) Interface Direct Print Port (Connect a iP5200R-compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder using the USB cable supplied with the camera.
Appendix Camera 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 Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Stickers*1) 13 x 18 cm/5" x 7" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy)*2 A4/8.5" x 11" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4/Letter, Photo Paper Pro A4/Letter, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss A4/ Letter, Glossy Photo Paper A4/Letter, Plain Paper A4/ Letter) 5.4 x 8.
Appendix Canon IJ Printer Driver System Requirements z A computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98 operates. z USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface*1 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed operation can only be guaranteed under the environments below. OS: Windows XP / Windows 2000 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver: USB 2.0 driver for Windows*2 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface: a PC and a USB cable that comply with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard*3 *1 Since the USB 2.
Appendix Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual. 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.
Appendix 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.
Appendix Regulatory Information Color Printer Model: K10253 (Contains FCC ID: AZDK30254) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC 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.
Appendix CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("Canon USA") with respect to the new or refurbished Canon-brand product ("Product") packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
Appendix 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.
Index Index A I Accessing the Printer Driver ......................................... 35 Advanced Printing........................................................ 28 ALARM lamp................................................................. 77 Aligning the Print Head ................................................ 60 An Error Message Appears on the Screen ..................... 79 Automatic Duplex Printing............................................
Index POWER button ................................................................ 2 POWER lamp .................................................................. 2 Print dialog box ...................................................... 21, 24 Print Head Alignment ............................................. 60, 62 Print Head Cleaning...................................................... 52 Print Head Deep Cleaning ............................................. 56 Print Head Holder ........................
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