Canon printer PIXMA iP100 User Manual

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Routine Maintenance
3Look at the first printout and adjust the print 
head position.
(1) Check the printed patterns and select the 
number of the pattern in column A that has the 
least noticeable streaks.
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) More noticeable vertical white streaks
(2) Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting 
the pattern number for column N, then click 
OK.
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click  OK.
The second pattern is printed.
Note
If it is difficult to pick...

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4Look at the second printout and adjust the 
print head position.
(1)Check the printed patterns and select the 
number of the pattern in column O that has the 
least noticeable horizontal streaks.
(C) Less noticeable horiz ontal white streaks
(D) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
(2) Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting 
the pattern number for column V, then click  OK.
(3) Confirm the displayed message, load a sheet 
of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear...

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Routine Maintenance
5Look at the third printout and adjust the print 
head position.
(1) Check the printed patterns and select the 
number of the pattern in column W that has the 
least noticeable streaks.
(E) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks
(F) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
(2) Similarly, select the number of the pattern in 
column X that has the least noticeable streaks, 
then click  OK.
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click  OK.
1Make sure that the printer is on and then...

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(7)Confirm the displayed message and click 
Align Print Head .
The print head alignment pattern is printed.
3Look at the first printout and adjust the print 
head position.
(1) Check the printed patterns and select the 
number of the pattern in column A that has the 
least noticeable streaks.
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) More noticeable vertical white streaks
(2) Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting 
the pattern number for column N, then click 
Send ....

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Routine Maintenance
4Look at the second printout and adjust the 
print head position.
(1) Check the printed patterns and select the 
number of the pattern in column O that has the 
least noticeable horizontal streaks.
(C) Less noticeable horiz ontal white streaks
(D) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
(2) Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting 
the pattern number for column V, then click 
Send .
(3) Confirm the displayed message, load a sheet 
of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the...

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5Look at the third printout and adjust the print 
head position.
(1)Check the printed patterns and select the 
number of the pattern in column W that has the 
least noticeable streaks.
(E) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks
(F) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
(2) Similarly, select the number of the pattern in 
column X that has the least noticeable streaks, 
then click  Send.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the 
setting that produces the least...

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Routine Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
This section explains the way to confirm the in k status and the procedure to replace ink tanks. 
When ink runs out or other errors occur, the  Alarm lamp flashes orange to inform you of the error. 
See “Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 67 and confirm how to handle it. When printing from 
your computer, error messages appear on your computer screen as well.
„ Getting the Ink Status Information
You can confirm the status of ink tanks in the following two...

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zWith the Computer Screen
You can confirm the status of each ink tank  on the printer status monitor (Windows) and  Canon 
IJ Printer Utility  (Macintosh).
(A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink 
tank available.
Ink may have run out. Confirm the number of the times the  Alarm lamp is flashing, and see 
“Four Flashes: The Print Head Lock Lever is not  locked properly. / Ink tank is...

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(2) Select  Ink Level Information  in the pop-up menu.
To confirm the ink tank information, click  Ink Details.
„Replacing Ink Tanks
When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
1Make sure that the printer is on, and then open the Print Head Cover. 
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
2Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast.
(1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank.
Important
Handling Ink
zTo maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend...

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3Prepare the replacement tank.
Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, t hen remove the orange protective cap (A) from 
the bottom of the ink tank.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
Importantz Do not touch the electrical contacts (B) on the ink 
tank. Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction 
or become unable to print.
z Shaking ink tanks may cause ink to spill out and 
stain clothing or the surro unding area. Handle ink 
tanks carefully.
z Be careful not to stain your...