Canon printer PIXMA i850 Series User Manual

							 
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Safety Precautions 
Caution
 
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You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these 
safety precautions. 
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Choosing a location 
Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration.
Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, 
outdoors, or close to a heating source. 
To avoid the risk of Þre or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range 
of 5¡C to 35¡C (41¡F to 95¡F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free). 
Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.
Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times 
so you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary.
When moving the printer, carry the printer at both ends. 
						

							 
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Safety Precautions 
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Power supply 
Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.
Do not use an extension lead.
Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. 
The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are as follows:
Europe: AC 230V  
± 
 10%, 50Hz
USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz
Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz 
						

							 
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Safety Precautions 
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Working around the printer 
Never put your hands or Þngers in the printer while it is printing.
Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of ßammable 
solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer.
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call 
for service. 
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Print heads and ink tanks 
For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. 
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. 
Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. 
Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. 
Never touch the electrical contacts on a print head after printing. 
The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns. 
						

							 
14 
Printer Parts and Their Functions 
Printer Parts and Their Functions 
¥Front View
¥Rear View
¥Inside the Printer
¥Operation Panel 
						

							 
Front View
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Printer Parts and Their Functions 
Front View
Paper Guide
When loading paper, ensure 
the left edge just touches 
this guide.
To move the paper guide, 
pinch the knob and slide in 
the appropriate direction.
Paper Rest
Sheet Feeder
Load paper here.  
Paper feeds 
automatically, one sheet 
at a time.
Front Cover
Open to replace the 
ink tanks or remove 
jammed paper. Paper Output TrayOperation Panel
For details, refer to 
Operation Panel.  
						

							 
Rear View
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Printer Parts and Their Functions 
Rear View 
USB Port 
Used to connect the printer to a 
computer through a USB 
interface. 
Printer Port (Parallel) 
Used to connect the printer to a 
computer through a parallel 
interface. 
						

							 
Inside the Printer
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Printer Parts and Their Functions 
Inside the Printer 
Print Head Holder 
Install the print head here. 
Print Head Lock Lever 
Locks the print head into the holder.  
Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. 
Paper Thickness  Lever 
Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. 
						

							 
Operation Panel
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Printer Parts and Their Functions 
Operation Panel 
POWER Lamp 
Off: the printer is turned off.
Green: the printer is ready to print.
Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing.
Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print.
Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service 
call.
POWER Button
Press to turn the printer 
on or off.
RESUME/CANCEL Button
Press to resume printing once an error has 
been cleared. The printer will then initialise 
ready for printing.
Also, to cancel printing in progress, press 
this button. 
						

							 
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) 
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) 
¥Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
¥Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
¥BJ Status Monitor Functions
¥Cancelling a Print Job
¥Uninstalling Printer Drivers 
						

							 
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) 
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or 
directly from the Windows Start menu.
nOpening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program
This method is generally used to specify printer settings just before printing.
The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program. This section 
describes only the general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. 
1In your application, select the command to print a document.
The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File 
menu.
2Ensure Canon i850 is selected, then click:
¥ Windows XP Ô [Preferences]
¥ Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows NT4.0/Windows 95 Ô [Properties]
¥ Windows 2000 Ô [Main] tab
The Printing Preferences (or Printer Properties) dialog box opens. 
Note
äDepending on your application program, the command and menu names 
may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer 
Properties dialog box. For further details, see the users manual for your 
application.