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Graphic Color Printer
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Copyright ©2003 Canon Inc. all rights reserved. • Unauthorized transfer or duplication of all or any part of this document is prohibited. • The content of this document is subject to change without notice. • Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct. If any error or omission is found, contact us directly or an authorized Canon representative. • Canon is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of th
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Notations About Text Conventions To ensure the safe and most efficient use of this printer, important information is provided under the headings listed below. Before you use this guide, make sure that you understand what these headings mean and remember the important information described under these headings. Warning Failure to follow these instructions could result in fatal or serious injury. Always remember and follow the guidelines and advice described under this heading to ensure you
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Abbreviations Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used in text. ® ® •Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is abbreviated as “Windows Me” ® ® •Microsoft Windows 98 is abbreviated as “Windows 98” ® ® •Microsoft Windows 95 is abbreviated as “Windows 95” ® ® •Microsoft Windows XP is abbreviated as “Windows XP” ® ® •Microsoft Windows 2000 is abbreviated as “Windows 2000” ® ® •Microsoft Windows NT is abbreviated as “Windows NT” ® ® •Microsoft Windows is abbreviated as “Windows” •
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Safety Warnings and Precautions Read and follow all the warnings and guidelines described below to prevent the hazards of fire or electrical shock and ensure safe use of this printer. Warning Location The electrical contacts inside the printer become extremely hot during normal operation. To avoid causing a fire, never store flammable substances like alcohol, thinner, etc. near the printer. Power Supply To avoid personal injury from an electrical shock, never handle the power cord or p
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In an Emergency... To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, if the printer emits smoke or a strange odor, immediately press the Power button to switch the printer off and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Discontinue using the printer and call for service. Cleaning the Printer Use only a damp, clean cloth to clean the surfaces of the printer. The electrical contacts inside the printer become hot during normal operation. To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, never
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To ensure normal operation of the printer and avoid possible damage, never install the printer near large office equipment or any other type of electrical device that emits a strong magnetic field. Moving the Printer To avoid dropping and damaging the printer or the paper feed unit or causing personal injury when moving it, always grip the printer or the paper feed unit by the lift handles provided on the left and right side of the printer or the paper feed unit. To avoid breaking a
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The electrical contacts of the printhead become extremely hot during normal operation. To avoid minor burns, never touch the electrical contacts after removing the printhead from the printer. General Caution There are high voltage points inside the printer. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, never attempt to disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, never use flammable sprays around the printer. To avoid minor injury from moving parts inside
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Contents Notations About Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Safety Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . .
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Canceling a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Canceling a Background Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Canceling a Foreground Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Viewing Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Opening Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
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Print Results Do Not Match Print Job Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Colors Wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16 Removing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 Per
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Before Using the Printer 1 This section describes printer parts and procedures you should know before you use the printer. 1
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Printer Part Names Printer Front View a b c d e f g h k i j a Back upper cover Remove to install the printhead or to remove jammed paper. (P.6-15, P.7-23) b Operation panel Provides Power button, Online button, Ink Replace button, LCD display, and other important buttons used to operate the printer. For details, see Chapter 5 “Using the Operation Panel Buttons”. (P.5-4) c Front upper cover Remove to load paper in the tray or to remove jammed paper. (P.2-18, P.7-20) d Right cover Open to
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gTray Set paper here for manual feed printing. Also functions as the paper exit tray during normal printing. (P.2-17) h Output tray extension Set to hold printed large size media ejected onto the tray. i Cassette cover Protects paper loaded in the cassette. j Cassette 1 The standard paper cassette provided with the printer is a universal type cassette that can hold a variety paper sizes and types: plain paper, coated paper, transparencies (OHP film), etc. (P.2-8) k Lift handles Grasp these
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d Parallel port Provides a connection point for a Parallel cable connected to the Parallel port of the computer. (Setup Guide) e Power connector Provides a connection point for the printer power cord. Under the Back Upper Cover a b c d a Printhead lock lever Locks the printhead lock cover. Pull down to open then install the printhead. (Setup Guide) b Printhead lock cover Protects the printhead. Raise to open and install the printhead. (Setup Guide) c Printhead Equipped with the nozzles th
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Under the Right Cover a b c d e f g h i j k l a Y ink tank cover b M ink tank cover c PM ink tank cover d C ink tank cover e PC ink tank cover f Bk ink tank cover The ink tank covers protect the tanks and lock them in place. To replace an ink tank, press the Ink Replace button on the operation panel to release the right cover. Open the right cover then raise the ink tank cover. g Y ink tank hM ink tank iPM ink tank j C ink tank kPC ink tank l Bk ink tank These tanks hold the ink. The ink tank
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Paper Feed Unit (option) d e f g a b h c a Paper feed unit A paper feed unit installed below the printer provides an additional paper feed source. b Cassette cover Attached to Cassette 2 to protect paper loaded in the paper cassette. The shape of the cassette cover for Cassette 1 is different. c Cassette 2 Paper Cassette 2. d Paper feed unit connector This important connector connects the paper feed unit. Avoid hitting or applying great force to this connector. e Back cover f Back inner cover
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Switching the Printer On and Off Follow the procedure below to switch the printer on and off. The examples below demonstrate normal operation of the printer after it is set up and ready for normal operation. If the printer has not been set up completely, follow the procedures in the Setup Guide to complete the setup procedures before you execute the procedures below. Switching the Printer On Switch on the printer before you execute a print job from the computer. 1 Press the Power button.
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Switching the Printer Off When you are finished using the printer, follow this procedure to switch the printer off. 1 Check the display to make sure that a print job is not in progress. If you see an error message displayed, follow the procedure to correct the problem, and make sure the print job has completed. If a print job is in progress, wait for the print job to complete before switching off the
