Canon Pixma Ip4700 User Guide

Note 
W hen the printer is turned off, the status monitor message varies depending on the Auto Power On
setting. 
W hen Auto Power On is enabled, Printer is standing  by is displayed. W hen Auto Power On is
disabled, Printer is offline is displayed. 
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Managing the Printer Power
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Advanced Guide > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Reducing the Printer
Noise 
Reducing the Printer Noise 
This function allows you to reduce the operating no ise of the printer. Select when you wish to reduce the
operating noise of the printer at night, etc.
Using this function may lower the print speed. 
The procedure for using the quiet mode is as follows: 
 Quiet Mode 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Click Quiet Mode on the Maintenance tab  
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Advanced Guide > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Changing the Printer
Operation Mode 
Changing the Printer Operation Mode 
If necessary, switch between various modes of print er operation. 
The procedure for configuring settings is as follows: 
 Custom Settings 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Make sure that the printer is on, and then click Custom  Settings on the Maintenance
tab  
The Custom Settings dialog box opens. 
Note 
If the printer is off...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting 
Troubleshooting 
If an Error Occurs
The Printer Cannot Be Powered On
Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange
Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately
Cannot Install the Printer Driver
Cannot Connect to Computer Properly
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Printing Does Not Start
Printing Stops Before It Is Completed 
Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected
Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected
Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing
Paper...

Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > If an Error Occurs
If an Error Occurs
W hen an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper is jammed, a
troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take  the appropriate action described in the
message. The message may vary depending on the version of your operating system.
In Mac OS X v.10.5.x:
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If an Error Occurs
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > The Printer Cannot Be Powered On
The Printer Cannot Be Powered On
Check 1: Press the Power button.
Check 2: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the
Power Cord Connector of the printer, then turn it b ack on.
Check 3: Unplug the printer from the power supply,  then plug the
printer back in and turn the printer back on after  leaving it for at least 3
minutes. 
If the problem is not resolved, contact the service  center.
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange
Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange
W hen a printer error occurs, the Alarm lamp flashes orange as shown below. The number of  flashes
indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct
the error.
(A) Note the number of flashes
(B) Flashes repeatedly
Number of flashes/CauseAction
Two flashes:
Printer is out of paper./Paper does not 
feed.
Reload paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette and press  the...

Six flashes:
The Inner Cover is opened.
If the Inner Cover is open when starting printing on paper,
close the Inner Cover, then press the 
RESUME/CANCEL
button on the printer.
Seven flashes: 
Ink tank is not installed in the correct
position.
Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct pos ition.
(The lamps on the ink tanks flash.)
More than one ink tanks of the same color are insta lled.
(The lamps on the ink tanks flash.)
Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the app ropriate
positions....

Thirteen flashes:
Ink level cannot be detected.
The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. (The
lamp on the ink tank flashes.) 
Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover.
Routine Maintenance
Printing with an ink tank that was once empty may d amage
the printer. 
If you want to continue printing in this condition,  you need to
release the function for detecting the remaining in k level.
Press and hold the printers 
RESUME/CANCEL button for at
least 5 seconds, and then release it. 
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