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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ...5 How to Use This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 8 Printer Parts and Their Functions 14 Front View 15 Rear View ...16 Inside the Printer 17 Operation Panel 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 Cancelling a Print Job 39 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 41 Description of Print Settings 42 BJ Print Monitor 58 Cancelling a Print Job 60 2
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ...5 How to Use This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 8 Printer Parts and Their Functions 14 Front View 15 Rear View ...16 Inside the Printer 17 Operation Panel 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 Cancelling a Print Job 39 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 41 Description of Print Settings 42 BJ Print Monitor 58 Cancelling a Print Job 60 2
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Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 61 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ...73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 83 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media 88 Compatible Media Types 89 Envelopes ...91 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 95 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N 97 High...
Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 61 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ...73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller 83 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media 88 Compatible Media Types 89 Envelopes ...91 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 95 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N 97 High...
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Table of Contents Cannot Install the Printer Driver 121 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 140 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 147 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 151 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 154 Problems Unique to Windows 164 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 168 Appendix ...171 For Faster Printing 172 Specifications 175 Index ...187 4
Table of Contents Cannot Install the Printer Driver 121 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 140 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 147 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 151 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 154 Problems Unique to Windows 164 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 168 Appendix ...171 For Faster Printing 172 Specifications 175 Index ...187 4
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...174; Prohibited actions that, inadvertently performed, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the printer. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the equipment. Warning ® Instructions that , ... instructions. Macintosh Information for Windows users only. Must be observed for safe operation. Must be avoided for purchasing the Canon i850 Bubble Jet Printer. Caution ® Instructions that , if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation...
...174; Prohibited actions that, inadvertently performed, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the printer. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the equipment. Warning ® Instructions that , ... instructions. Macintosh Information for Windows users only. Must be observed for safe operation. Must be avoided for purchasing the Canon i850 Bubble Jet Printer. Caution ® Instructions that , if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation...
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...attempt to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. Warning ® You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you use the printer in any of these safety precautions. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not attempt ...to use the printer safely. Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you ignore any way not...
...attempt to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. Warning ® You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you use the printer in any of these safety precautions. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not attempt ...to use the printer safely. Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you ignore any way not...
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... or high humidity, the dust that is shared with electrical components inside the printer, it , you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at a location exposed to clean the printer. Safety Precautions Never use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or ...a power socket that collects on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire. Periodically, unplug the printer and use the printer if the power cord is placed at the power supply and call for service. Never use flammable solvents such as ...
... or high humidity, the dust that is shared with electrical components inside the printer, it , you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at a location exposed to clean the printer. Safety Precautions Never use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or ...a power socket that collects on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire. Periodically, unplug the printer and use the printer if the power cord is placed at the power supply and call for service. Never use flammable solvents such as ...
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s Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. 10 Safety Precautions s Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the printer.
s Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. 10 Safety Precautions s Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the printer.
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... area around the power outlet is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the printer in locations that is kept clear at both ends. 11 When moving the printer, carry the printer at all times so you ignore any of fire or electric shocks, install the... to 90% (condensation free). Safety Precautions Caution ® You may cause injury or damage the printer if you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. s Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that are very humid or dusty, in a location with an ambient temperature range ...
... area around the power outlet is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the printer in locations that is kept clear at both ends. 11 When moving the printer, carry the printer at all times so you ignore any of fire or electric shocks, install the... to 90% (condensation free). Safety Precautions Caution ® You may cause injury or damage the printer if you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. s Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that are very humid or dusty, in a location with an ambient temperature range ...
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...may be very hot and could cause burns. 13 Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. etc.) on a print head after printing. Do not shake print heads ...or ink tanks. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord ...
...may be very hot and could cause burns. 13 Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. etc.) on a print head after printing. Do not shake print heads ...or ink tanks. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord ...
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Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel 14
Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel 14
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Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front View 15 Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel." To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Paper Rest Sheet Feeder Load paper here.
Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front View 15 Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel." To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Paper Rest Sheet Feeder Load paper here.
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Rear View 16 Rear View Printer Parts and Their Functions USB Port Used to connect the printer to a computer through a USB interface. Printer Port (Parallel) Used to connect the printer to a computer through a parallel interface.
Rear View 16 Rear View Printer Parts and Their Functions USB Port Used to connect the printer to a computer through a USB interface. Printer Port (Parallel) Used to connect the printer to a computer through a parallel interface.
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Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Inside the Printer 17 Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Print Head Holder Install the print head here.
Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Inside the Printer 17 Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Print Head Holder Install the print head here.
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..., to resume printing once an error has been cleared. POWER Lamp Off: the printer is preparing to print. Flashing green: the printer is turned off . Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print, or is ready to print. Operation Panel 18 Green...: the printer is currently printing. The printer will then initialise ready for printing. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that...
..., to resume printing once an error has been cleared. POWER Lamp Off: the printer is preparing to print. Flashing green: the printer is turned off . Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print, or is ready to print. Operation Panel 18 Green...: the printer is currently printing. The printer will then initialise ready for printing. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that...
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
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...may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. 1 In your application. The Print dialog box can be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure Canon i850 is generally used to print a document. For further details, see ...the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 This section describes only the general procedure for...
...may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. 1 In your application. The Print dialog box can be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure Canon i850 is generally used to print a document. For further details, see ...the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 This section describes only the general procedure for...
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... dialog box is opened from within an application. For non-XP Windows, click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. 2 Select the Canon i850 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences... • Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 Properties • Windows NT4.0 ...
... dialog box is opened from within an application. For non-XP Windows, click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. 2 Select the Canon i850 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences... • Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 Properties • Windows NT4.0 ...
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The equivalent screens for Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0 may look slightly different. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ® The screens in this section refer to Windows XP operation. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22
The equivalent screens for Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0 may look slightly different. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ® The screens in this section refer to Windows XP operation. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22
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button. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set... Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23 Main Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options.
button. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set... Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23 Main Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options.
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...select Manual, then click the Set... Canon i850 - Guide. Note ® To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? To see a description of operating procedures, click the Help button. Click to print a grayscale version of the printer driver. The Print Advisor simplifi... does not appear, click the Start button then select Programs - By having the user answer a series of color adjustment. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of questions, the Print Advisor automatically configures the...
...select Manual, then click the Set... Canon i850 - Guide. Note ® To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? To see a description of operating procedures, click the Help button. Click to print a grayscale version of the printer driver. The Print Advisor simplifi... does not appear, click the Start button then select Programs - By having the user answer a series of color adjustment. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of questions, the Print Advisor automatically configures the...