Canon printer PIXMA i455 User Manual

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Aligning the Print Head
Aligning the print head position allows you to print without shifts in the color registration.
1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer.
Move the paper thickness lever to the left position.
2Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start MenuOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from...

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4 Align the Print Head.
(1)Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular 
patterns and enter the number that corresponds.
(4)When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK
OKOK OK. NoteIf it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting 
that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
(2)Enter the numbers.
(3)Click OK
OKOK OK.
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1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer.
Move the paper thickness lever to the left position.
2Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the 
Applications
ApplicationsApplications Applications folder, and the Utilities
UtilitiesUtilities Utilities folder.
(2)Double-click the Print Center
Print CenterPrint Center Print Center icon.
(3)Select i455 from the Name
NameName Name list and...

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(1)Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular 
patterns and enter the number that corresponds.
NoteIf it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting 
that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
(2)Enter the numbers.
(3)Click Send
SendSend Send.
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Replacing an Ink Tank
When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. 
The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in 
the incorrect position.
„Replacing an Ink Tank
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
1Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then open the front cover.
The print head holder moves to the left.
2Remove the empty ink tank.
ImportantzHandle ink tanks carefully to avoid...

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3Prepare a replacement ink tank.
(1)Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap.
4Insert the ink tank.
(1)Insert a new ink tank into a slot.
(2)Push in the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
5Close the front cover.
The print head holder moves to the right. ImportantzDo not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it.
zOnce the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port.
NotezTo maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank...

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„Resetting the Ink Counter
When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. 
Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement
When the front cover remains open for a certain period of time, the printer will output a 
message prompting you to confirm replacement of the ink tank at the start of the next 
print job.
1Check the message, and click Yes or OK.
Mistakenly clicking No
NoNo No or Cancel
 Cancel Cancel  Cancel, instead, will prevent the low ink warning from...

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1Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the 
Application
ApplicationApplication Application folder, and the Utilities
UtilitiesUtilities Utilities folder.
(2)Double-click the Print Center
Print CenterPrint Center Print Center icon.
(3)Select i455 from the Name
NameName Name list and click Configure
ConfigureConfigure Configure.
(4)Select i455 from the Product
ProductProduct Product list and click Select...

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BJ Status Monitor (Windows) BJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)
How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly
• Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank.
The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronize it with the actual ink 
level. The ink counter can only be adjusted when it is reset at the time a new ink tank 
is installed.
• Do not reset the ink counter of an ink tank in use.
Synchronization of the counter and the actual ink level will not work properly....

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Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will 
find the most common printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional 
information on topics not covered in this section.
• "Cannot Install the Printer Driver
Cannot Install the Printer DriverCannot Install the Printer Driver Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 47
• "Print Quality is Poor or...