Canon Pixma Ip4840 User Guide

							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver
> Canon IJ Status Monitor 
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Canon IJ Status Monitor 
If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace Canon IJ Status Monitor with Canon IJ XPS Status
Monitor when reading this information.  
The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application softw are 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 b ar. 
Click the button of the status monitor displayed on the task bar. The Canon IJ Status Monitor appears.  
Note 
To open the Canon IJ Status Monitor when the printer  is not printing, open the printer driver setup
window and click View Printer Status... on the Maintenance tab. 
The information displayed on the Canon IJ Status Monit or may differ depending on the country or
region where you are using your printer. 
When Errors Occur 
The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed i f 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 descr ibed. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver
> Canon IJ Preview 
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Canon IJ Preview 
The Canon IJ Preview is an application software tha t 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 befo re printing check box. 
W hen you do not want to display a preview before pri nting, uncheck the check box. 
Important 
If you are using the XPS printer driver, see Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Pr int
History.
 
Related Topic 
Displaying the Print Results before Printing
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							Advanced Guide > About Disc Label Printing 
About Disc Label Printing 
Printing a Disc Label
Troubleshooting
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About Disc Label Printing
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							Advanced Guide > About Disc Label Printing > Printing a Disc Label 
Printing a Disc Label 
Items to Prepare
Cautions W hen Printing on the Disc Label
Attaching/Removing the Disc Tray
Printing on the Disc Label
Printing with CD-LabelPrint from the Computer
Printing Area
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							Advanced Guide > About Disc Label Printing > Printing a Disc Label > Items to Prepare
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Items to Prepare
The following items are needed to print onto the printable disc:
Disc Tray
G is on the upper side.
3.15 inches / 8 cm Disc Adapter
Needed only when printing on 3.15 inches / 8 cm pri ntable discs.
Attached to the Disc Tray when shipped.
Printable Discs 
Obtain a 4.72 inches / 12 cm or 3.15 inches / 8 cm  printable disc with a label surface compatible
with inkjet printing.
A printable disc differs from regular BD/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 > About Disc Label Printing > Printing a Disc Label > Cautions W hen Printing on the Disc Label
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Cautions When Printing on the Disc Label
Be sure to use the Disc Tray supplied with this pri nter. It has an G on the upper side.
Do not print on printable discs that are not compatible  with inkjet 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 printable discs recording surface. Doing so will make data recorded on discs
unreadable.
Hold the printable discs by their edges. Do not tou ch either the label surface (printing surface) or
recording surface.
Remove any dirt from the Disc Tray before placing p rintable discs on the Disc Tray. Loading discs in
a dirty Disc Tray may scratch the recording surface of the  discs.
After printing, allow the printing surface of the disc to dry naturally. Do not use hairdryers or expose
the disc to direct sunlight to dry the ink. Do not touch  the printing surface until the ink has dried.
Do not attach the Disc Tray while the printer is in ope ration.
Do not remove the Disc Tray while printing on printable discs. Doing so may damage the printer, the
Disc Tray, or the disc.
Do not get dirt or scratches on the reflectors of the Disc  Tray. The printer may not be able to
recognize loading of the printable disc, or printin g may become misaligned. If the reflectors on the
Disc Tray become dirty, wipe the reflector clean with a  soft, dry cloth, taking care not to scratch the
plate.
The Disc Tray may become dirty if software other than C D-LabelPrint or Easy-PhotoPrint EX is used.
Always use the supplied 3.15 inches / 8 cm Disc Adapter when printing on 3.15 inches / 8 cm
printable discs.
Always close the Inner Cover after printing on printable discs.
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 Disc Tray fr om the printer, then close the Inner Cover. After
approximately three minutes have elapsed, open the Inne r Cover, attach the Disc Tray to the printer,
then resume printing.
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							Advanced Guide > About Disc Label Printing > Printing a Disc Label > Attaching/Removing the Disc Tray
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Attaching/Removing the Disc Tray 
Attaching the Disc Tray
Important
Do not attach the Disc Tray until the message asking you to load the printable disc 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 p rintable disc is displayed, then open
the Inner Cover (B).
3.Place the printable disc on the Disc Tray.
Important
Make sure that there is no dirt on the Disc Tray be fore placing a printable disc on the
Disc Tray.
W hen placing a printable disc on the Disc Tray, do not t ouch the printing surface of the
disc or the reflectors (C) on the Disc Tray.
4.72 inches / 12 cm printable disc:
1. Place the printable disc on the Disc Tray with the  printable surface facing up.
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							1.Align the protrusions on both edges of the 3.15 inc hes / 8 cm Disc Adapter with
indentations on the Disc Tray.
2. Place the 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable disc on the  Disc Tray with the printing
surface facing up.
4.Attach the Disc Tray to the printer.
Note
The Disc Tray may be ejected after a specified peri od of time has elapsed. In this case,
follow the on-screen instructions to attach the Dis c Tray.
5.Insert the Disc Tray straight until the arrow () on the Inner Cover is almost aligned with
the arrow (
) on the Disc Tray.
(D) Keep the Disc Tray level when inserting it. 
(E) Align the arrow (
) on the Disc Tray with the arrow () on the Inner Cover.
Important
Do not insert the Disc Tray beyond the arrow () on the Inner Cover.
Removing the Disc Tray
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							1.Pull out the Disc Tray.
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 printable disc from the Disc Tray.
Important
Do not touch the printing surface when removing the  disc from the Disc Tray.
Note
Dry the printing surface sufficiently before removing the disc. If you see printing on the
Disc Tray or the transparent parts on inner or oute r diameter of the printable disc, wipe
them off after the printing surface has dried.
4.72 inches / 12 cm printable disc:
1. Remove the printable disc from the Disc Tray.
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							3.15 inches / 8 cm printable disc:1. Remove the 3.15 inches / 8 cm Disc Adapter from the Disc T
ray.
2. Remove the 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable disc from the D isc Tray.
Important
The Disc Tray cannot be used if it becomes warped. Be sure to keep the Disc Tray on a flat
place.
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