Canon Pixma Ip4700 User Guide

							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver> Canon IJ Status Monitor 
Canon IJ Status Monitor 
The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the printer and the
progress of printing on the W indows screen. You wil l know the status of the printer with graphics, icons,
and messages. 
Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor 
The Canon IJ Status Monitor launches automatically  when data is sent to the printer. W hen launched, the
Canon IJ Status Monitor appears as a button on the  task bar. 
Click the status monitor button displayed on the task bar. The Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. 
Note 
To open the Canon IJ Status Monitor when the printe r is not printing, open the printer driver setup
window and click View Printer Status... on the Maintenance ta b. 
When Errors Occur 
The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed if an error occurs (e.g., if the printer runs out of
paper or if the ink is low). 
In such cases, take the appropriate action as described. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver
> Canon IJ Preview 
Canon IJ Preview 
The Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a
document is actually printed.  
The preview reflects the information that is set wi thin the printer driver and allows you to check the
document layout, print order, and number of pages.  You can also change the media type and paper
source settings. 
W hen you want to display a preview before printing, open the printer driver setup window, click the Quick
Setup tab or the Main tab, and check the Preview befor e printing check box. 
W hen you do not want to display a preview before prin ting, uncheck the check box. 
Related Topic 
Displaying the Print Results before Printing
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							Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs 
Printing on DVD/CDs 
Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs
Troubleshooting
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							Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs 
Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs 
Items to Prepare
Cautions W hen Printing on DVD/CDs
Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray
Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs
Printing with CD-LabelPrint from the Computer
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							Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Items to Prepare
Items to Prepare
The following items are needed to print on DVD/CDs:
CD-R Tray
G is on the upper side.
8 cm CD-R Adapter
Needed only when printing on 8 cm DVD/CDs. 
Attached to the CD-R Tray when shipped.
Printable DVD/CDs 
Obtain a 12 cm or 8 cm DVD/CD with a label surface compatible with inkjet printing.
A printable disc differs from regular DVD/CDs in  that its label surface has been specially
processed to be printed on by an inkjet printer.
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							Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Cautions When Printing on DVD/CDs
Cautions When Printing on DVD/CDs
Be sure to use the CD-R Tray supplied with this printer. It has an G on the upper side.
Do not print on DVD/CDs that are not compatible wit h ink-jet printing. The ink will not dry and may
cause problems with the disc itself or devices which the disc  is loaded onto.
Do not print on the DVD/CDs recording surface. Doing so will make data recorded on DVD/CDs
unreadable.
Hold DVD/CDs by their edges. Do not touch either th e label surface (printing surface) or recording
surface.
Remove any dirt from the CD-R Tray before placing D VD/CDs on the CD-R Tray. Loading discs in a
dirty CD-R Tray may scratch the recording surface o f the discs.
After printing, allow the printing surface of the disc to dry naturally. Do not use hairdryers or expo se
the disc to direct sunlight to dry the ink. Do not  touch the printing surface until the ink has dried.
Do not attach the CD-R Tray while the printer is in  operation.
Do not remove the CD-R Tray while printing on DVD/C Ds. Doing so may damage the printer, the CD-
R Tray, or the disc.
Do not get dirt or scratches on the reflectors of t he CD-R Tray. The printer may not be able to
recognize loading of the DVD/CD, or printing may be come misaligned. If the reflectors on the CD-R
Tray become dirty, wipe the reflector clean with a soft , dry cloth, taking care not to scratch the plate.
The CD-R Tray may become dirty if software other th an CD-LabelPrint or Easy-PhotoPrint EX is
used.
Always use the supplied 8 cm CD-R Adapter when prin ting on 8 cm DVD/CDs.
Always close the Inner Cover after printing on DVD/CDs.
To keep the print quality at an optimal level, it is recommended to stop printing discs once every ten
discs when printing more than ten discs continuousl y.
To stop the printing operation, detach the CD-R Tray from the printer, then close the Inner Cover.
After approximately three minutes have elapsed, open t he Inner Cover, attach the CD-R Tray to the
printer, then resume printing.
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Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray
Attaching the CD-R Tray
Important
Do not attach the CD-R Tray until the message asking you to load the DVD/CD is displayed.
Doing so can damage the printer.
1.Open the Paper Output Tray (A).
2.Make sure that the message asking you to load the D VD/CD is displayed, then open the
Inner Cover (B).
3.Place the DVD/CD on the CD-R Tray.
Important
Make sure that there is no dirt on the CD-R Tray be fore placing a DVD/CD on the CD-R
Tray.
W hen placing a DVD/CD on the CD-R Tray, do not touc h the printing surface of the disc
or the reflectors (C) on the CD-R Tray. 
12 cm DVD/CD:
1. Place the disc on the CD-R Tray with the printable  surface facing up.
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							the CD-R Tray.
2.Place the 8 cm disc on the CD-R Tray with the print ing surface facing up.
4.Attach the CD-R Tray to the printer.
Note
The CD-R Tray may be ejected after a specified peri od of time has elapsed. In this case,
follow the on-screen instructions to attach the CD- R Tray.
5.Insert the CD-R Tray straight until the arrow () on the Inner Cover is almost aligned with
the arrow (
) on the CD-R Tray.
(D) Keep the CD-R Tray level when inserting it. 
(E) Align the arrow (
) on the CD-R Tray with the arrow () on the Inner Cover.
Important
Do not insert the CD-R Tray beyond the arrow () on the Inner Cover.
Removing the CD-R Tray
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							2.Close the Inner Cover.
Important
If the Inner Cover is opened, you cannot print on paper as it will not feed properly. Make
sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
3.Remove the DVD/CD from the CD-R Tray.
Important
Do not touch the printing surface when removing the  disc from the CD-R Tray.
Note
Dry the printing surface sufficiently before removing the disc. If you see printing on the
CD-R Tray or the transparent parts on inner or oute r diameter of DVD/CD, wipe them off
after the printing surface has dried.
12 cm DVD/CD:
1. Remove the disc from the CD-R Tray.
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							1.Remove the 8 cm CD-R Adapter from the CD-R Tray.
2.Remove the 8 cm disc from the CD-R Tray.
Important
The CD-R Tray cannot be used if it becomes warped.  Be sure to keep the CD-R Tray on a flat
place.
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