Canon Pixma Ip4500 Quick Start Guide

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Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device
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...

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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 77 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 the...

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z With 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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„Replacing Ink Tanks
When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
1Open the Paper Output Tray and the Inner Cover forward to open it.
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....

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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...

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5Install the ink tank.
(1)Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print 
Head.
Make sure the position of the tank matches the 
label (A).
(2) Press on the   mark on the ink tank until 
the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
(3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red.
6Close the Inner Cover and the Top Cover.
Important
The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are 
installed.
Note
zIf the  ALARM  lamp still flashes orange after the Top Cover is closed, see “ALARM...

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Routine Maintenance
Keeping the Best Printing Results
To avoid drying of the Print Head and cl ogging of the nozzles, note the following.
„When You Turn Off the Printer
Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer.
(1) Press the  POWER button to turn off the printer.
(2) Confirm that the  POWER lamp has gone out.
This takes a few seconds or  as long as around 30 seconds. 
(3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
If you are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off instead.
When...

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When Printing Becomes Fain t 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. Print the nozzle c heck pattern to confirm the condition of the 
nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning.
If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality.
z If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted
Note
Before performing maintenance
zOpen the Top Cover...

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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whet her the ink ejects properly from the print head 
nozzles. 
1Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain 
paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette.
2Press the Open button to open the Paper Ou tput Tray, and then extend the Output 
Tray Extension.
3Press the  Paper Feed Switch  to select the paper source in which you loaded the 
paper.
4Open the printer properties...

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1Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain 
paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette.
2Press the Open button to open the Paper Ou tput Tray, and then extend the Output 
Tray Extension.
3Press the  Paper Feed Switch  to select the paper source in which you loaded the 
paper.
4Open the  Canon IJ Printer Utility  dialog box.
5Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1)Select  Test Print  in the pop-up menu.
(2) Click  Nozzle Check .
(3) Confirm the displayed...