Canon Pixma Ip3500 Quick Start Guide

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Printing from Your Computer
Printing from Your Computer
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.
2Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
3Select Print on the application software’s  File 
menu.
4Make sure that  Canon XXX  (where “ XXX” is 
your printer’s name) is selected in...

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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.
2Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
3Select Page Setup  on the application 
software’s  File menu. 
4Make sure that your printer’s name is 
selected in  Format for.
5Select the desired paper size in  Paper Size.
6Click OK.
7Select  Print on the application...

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Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a 
Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such  as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile 
phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images 
directly without using a computer.
z Connectable Devices
PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of  digital photo solutions, including the direct 
printing of photos from a digital still camera,...

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2Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.
(1)Make sure that the PictBridge compliant 
device is turned off.
(2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to 
the printer using a USB cable recommended 
by the manufacturer of the device.
The device turns on automatically.
If your device does not turn on automatically, 
turn it on manually.
(3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for 
direct printing.
 will appear on the LCD of the...

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Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device
About PictBridge Print Settings
„Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device
This section describes the print settings on a  PictBridge compliant device. When operating the 
device, be sure to follow the instructions giv en in the instruction manual of your PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper size and Paper type Settings
The following sizes and types of printing paper  can be used when printing from a PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper size
4 x...

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zLayout Setting
Various layout options are available.
zBordered/Borderless: You can select whether or not to print an image with a border.
z N-up: You can use this option when printing on sticker paper, or A4- or Letter-sized paper.
Sticker paper: When you select  10 x 15 cm/4 x 6 for Paper size , you can print 16 images 
on a single sheet of paper.
A4 or Letter-sized paper: When you select  A4 or  8.5 x 11 (Letter)  for Paper size , you can 
print...

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Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
This section explains the way to confirm the in k status and the procedure to replace ink tanks. 
When ink runs out or other errors occur, the ALARM lamp flashes orange to inform you of the error. 
See “ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 64 and  confirm how to handle it. When printing from 
your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well.
„ Getting the Ink Status Information
You can confirm the status of ink tanks in...

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zWith the Computer Screen
You can confirm the status of each ink tank on the printer status monitor (Windows) and  Canon 
IJ Printer Utility  (Macintosh).
(A) Confirm whether any sy mbols are displayed here.
Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink 
tank available.
Ink may have run out. Confirm the number of the times the ALARM lamp is flashing, and 
see “Four Flashes: Ink tank is not installed  properly. / Ink may have run out.” on...

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Routine Maintenance
„ Replacing Ink Tanks
When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
1Open the Front Tray.
2Make sure that the printer is on, and then open the Top Cover. 
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
3Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast.
(1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank.
Important
Handling Ink
zTo maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks.
Refilling ink is not recommended.
z Once you remove...

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4Prepare the replacement tank.
(1)Remove the new ink tank from its packaging.
(2) Pull the orange tape (A) in the direction of the 
arrow to peel off the protective film.
(3) Remove the film (B) completely.
(4) Remove the orange protective cap from the 
bottom of the ink tank.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
Important
Make sure that the protective film does not remain 
on the air hole (C). If the air hole is blocked with 
the remaining film, ink may leak out or may not 
eject...