Canon i850 Series- Quick Guide

Basic Printing 5 3 Loading the Paper Using Special Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to insure optimal print quality. Note z Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. z Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to t...

Basic Printing 6 „ Canon Special Media Media Type Paper Rest Load Limit Paper Thickness Lever Position Printer driver setting Media Type Media Type Media Type Media Type Bubble Jet Paper Up to 150 sheets Left Plain Paper Brilliant White Paper Up to 150 sheets Left Banner Paper 1 sheet(can print up t...

Basic Printing 7 Printing with Windows 1 Create a document or open a file to print. 2 Open Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print Print Print Print from the application software's File File File File menu. Note Note that the names of features and functions listed in Print menus and dialog b...

Basic Printing 9 Printing with Macintosh 1 Create a document or open a file to print. 2 Select Paper Size (1) Select the Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup from the application software's File File File File menu. (3) Click OK OK OK OK. 3 Specify the required settings. (1) Select Print Prin...

Advanced Printing 11 Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Applications Included in the CD-ROM Package The Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by digital camera and print them as photo-lab quali...

Advanced Printing 12 Printing photographs with Windows This chapter describes only the steps used to print from photo applications included with your Setup Software and User’s Guide CD-ROM using the Borderless Printing mode. Follow the simple steps below to create prints of digital camera photograph...

Advanced Printing 15 Printing photographs with Macintosh This chapter describes only the steps used to print from photo applications included with your Setup Software and User’s Guide CD-ROM using the Borderless Printing mode. Follow the simple steps described below and learn how to create color pri...

Advanced Printing 19 (4) Load the selected paper in the printer. (5) Click Print Print Print Print. Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start ...

Advanced Printing 21 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs „ Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Paper and Ink Paper and Ink Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media and inks for printing photograph...

Advanced Printing 26 „ Saving and Recalling Driver Settings When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and white photos, or printing documents with a special background, you can save and name these settings for future use on similar print jobs. 1 Open th...

Advanced Printing 28 Using Printer Driver Options Getting to know the basic features of your printer driver will provide you with sufficient expertise to print a wide range of images and documents.The illustrations below provide a basic introduction to the many features offered by your printer drive...

Printing Maintenance 29 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect positi...

Printing Maintenance 32 „ Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the center. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. 3 Pre...

Printing Maintenance 34 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, see if the print head nozzles are clogged and clean them first. Follow the procedures below and maintain the print head. Important Be...

Printing Maintenance 35 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. 1 With the printer on, ...

Printing Maintenance 37 „ 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. Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning t...

Printing Maintenance 40 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. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open...

Printing Maintenance 42 Aligning Print Head 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start ...

Troubleshooting 46 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not ...

Troubleshooting 47 Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Try This Cannot Install the Printer Driver Installation procedure not followed correctly Follow the installation instructions from the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your printer. Other applications running in the bac...

Troubleshooting 48 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not come out/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks Ink tank is not seated properly/Ink tank is empty Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them if ne...

Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Possible Cause Try This Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Print head has overheated due to long periods of continuous printing Stop printing and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to allow the print head to...

Troubleshooting 51 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Possible Cause Try This Paper Does Not Feed Properly Inappropriate paper type used Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled. See "Print Media to Avoid Print Media to Avoid Print Media to Avoid Print Media to Avoi...

Troubleshooting 53 An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Possible Cause Try This Error Writing / Output to LPT1 or USBxxx Printer not ready The power lamp will flash green when the printer is warming up or when a print job is being sent to the printer. It will glow a steady(non-flashing)gre...

Appendix 54 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix User’s Guide Table of Contents Your printer’s User’s Guide offers detailed information on the following topics. How to Use This Manual Printer Parts and Their Function Useful Printing Techniques Printing with Borderless PrintingReducing Noise from Imag...

Appendix 55 Specifications Printer Printing resolution: Printing resolution: Printing resolution: Printing resolution: 4800 X 1200 dpi. max. 4800 X 1200 dpi. max. 4800 X 1200 dpi. max. 4800 X 1200 dpi. max. Print speed * Print speed * Print speed * Print speed * *Print speed may vary with the conten...

Appendix 57 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. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any ...

Appendix 59 Regulatory Information Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: K10219 (i850) K10219 (i850) K10219 (i850) K10219 (i850) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may...

Index 62 Index A Aligning Print Head .................................................... 42 An Error Message Appears on the Screen .................... 53 B Banner Paper ............................................................... 6 BCI-3eBK .........................................................