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 the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on
page 14.
3Print the pattern.
(1)Click the Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance tab. 
(2)Click Print Head Alignment
Print Head AlignmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head Alignment.
(3)When the confirmation message 
is displayed, click OK
OKOK OK.
(4)After the pattern is 
printed, click Yes
YesYes Yes. 
						

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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.
Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes 
						

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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 click Configure
ConfigureConfigure Configure.
(4)Select i455 from the Product
ProductProduct Product list and click Select
SelectSelect Select.
3Print the pattern.
(3)When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK
OKOK OK.
4Align the Print Head.
(1)
(1)(1) (1) Select Test Print
 Test Print Test Print  Test Print from 
the pop-up menu.
(2)
(2)(2) (2) Click Print Head Alignment
Print Head AlignmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head Alignment. 
						

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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.
Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes 
						

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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 staining clothing or the 
surrounding area.
zDiscard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations 
regarding disposal of consumables.
Black: BCI-24 Black Color: BCI-24 Color
Color Black 
						

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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 within six months 
of its first use.
zOnce an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer 
and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out 
and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled.
zColor ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or 
grayscale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, 
which are necessary to maintain the printer’s capabilities.
zWhen an ink tank runs out of ink, replace the ink tank with a new one 
immediately.
If printing is continued with no ink in the ink tank, a problem may 
occur. 
						

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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 
functioning properly. If this happens, manually reset the ink counter in Printer 
Properties dialog box.
2Select the replaced ink tank, and click OK.
The dialog box allows you to select the replaced ink tank.
When both black and color ink tanks have been replaced, select both Black and 
Color.
If you have not replaced the ink tank with a new one, click Cancel
CancelCancel Cancel.
Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box
1Open the Printer Properties
Printer PropertiesPrinter Properties Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance tab.
2Click Ink Counter Reset
Ink Counter ResetInk Counter Reset Ink Counter Reset.
3Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK
OKOK OK. 
						

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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
SelectSelect Select.
2Reset the Ink Counter.
„How Low Ink Warning Setting Works
The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning 
has been preset to be automatically displayed.
When you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is full regardless of 
how much ink actually remains. The reset is the only way to match the counter value 
with an actual ink volume. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank.
Low Ink Warning Display
The '!' shows a low ink level in the ink tank.
(2)  Click Ink Counter Reset
Ink Counter ResetInk Counter Reset Ink Counter Reset. (1)  Select Remaining ink level setting
Remaining ink level settingRemaining ink level setting Remaining ink level setting from the 
pop-up menu.
(4) Click OK
OKOK OK. (3)  Select the newly installed ink tank. 
						

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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.
ImportantIf you did not reset the counter when you installed the current ink 
tanks, the low ink warning may not function correctly, until the next 
time you replace the ink tanks. Also, be sure to treat both counters 
separately.
Refer to "Low Ink Warning Accompanied by Ink Tank Icon With '?'
Low Ink Warning Accompanied by Ink Tank Icon With '?'Low Ink Warning Accompanied by Ink Tank Icon With '?' Low Ink Warning Accompanied by Ink Tank Icon With '?'" on
page 54.
 The color ink becomes low. The color ink becomes low. 
						

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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 Contains Errors
Print Quality is Poor or Contains ErrorsPrint Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 48
• "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware
Troubleshooting Printer HardwareTroubleshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 50
• "Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Paper Does Not Feed ProperlyPaper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 51
• "Handling Error Messages
Handling Error MessagesHandling Error Messages Handling Error Messages" on page 52
• "An Error Message Appears on the Screen
An Error Message Appears on the ScreenAn Error Message Appears on the Screen An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on page 53
• "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera
Cannot Print Properly from the Digital CameraCannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on page 55
When an Error Occurs
The BJ Status Monitor opens and displays a message. Take the 
appropriate action described in the message.
The message may vary depending on your operating system.
zIn Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide
GuideGuide Guide tab and follow the 
on-screen instructions.