Canon printer PIXMA iP100 User Manual

							37
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 the best pattern, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable vertical 
white streaks.
Important
Do not open the Print Head Cover while printing.
(A) (B) 
						

							38Routine 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  OK.
(3) Confirm the displayed message, load a sheet 
of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear 
Tray, and then click  OK.
The third pattern is printed.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable 
horizontal white streaks.
Important
Do not open the Print Head Cover while printing.
(C) (D) 
						

							39
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 load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain 
paper in the Rear Tray.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. For  details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to 
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
2Print the pattern.
(1)Open the  Canon IJ Printer Utility  dialog box.
(2) Select  Custom Settings  in the pop-up menu.
(3) Select the  Align heads manually  check box, and then click  Send.
(4) Confirm the displayed message and click  OK.
(5) Select  Test Print  in the pop-up menu.
(6) Click  Print Head Alignment .
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable white 
streaks.
(E) (F) 
						

							40Routine Maintenance
(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 .
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click  OK.
The second pattern is printed.
Important
Do not open the Print Head Cover while printing.
Note
Clicking  Print Alignment Value  prints the current 
settings and finishes Print Head Alignment.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable vertical 
white streaks.
Important
Do not open the Print Head Cover while printing.
(A) (B) 
						

							41
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 Rear 
Tray, and then click  OK.
The third pattern is printed.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable 
horizontal white streaks.
Important
Do not open the Print Head Cover while printing.
(C) (D) 
						

							42Routine 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  Send.
Note
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable white 
streaks.
(E) (F) 
						

							43
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 ways:
z“With the Ink Lamps” on page 43
z “With the Computer Screen” on page 44
z With the Ink Lamps
You can confirm the status of each ink tank by the ink lamps. Open the Print Head Cover of the 
printer to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash.
zInk lamp is on
The ink tank is correctly set and there is enough ink remaining to print.
z Ink lamp is flashing
Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)
......Repeats
Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a new ink 
tank available.
Flashing quickly (at around 1-second intervals)
......Repeats
The ink tank is empty. Replace it with a new one. 
z Ink lamp is off
The tank is not set properly or the function fo r detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. 
If the ink tank is not set properly, press the    mark on the ink tank until the tank clicks into 
place.
If the function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled, replace the ink tank with a new 
one. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 45.
If the lamps are still off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the printer 
cannot print. Confirm the number of times the  Alarm lamp is flashing, take the appropriate 
action to resolve the error. See “A larm Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 67.
Note
zFor information on the compatible ink tanks, refer to the back cover of this guide.
z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see “When Printing 
Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 24. 
						

							44Routine Maintenance
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 not installed 
properly. / Ink may have run out.” on page 67  or “Seventeen Flashes: Ink has run out.” on 
page 69 in “Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 67, and take the appropriate action.
Follow the procedure below to open each of the confirmation screens.
(1) Open the printer properties dialog box.
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from Control Panel” in 
“Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the  User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
(2) Click  View Printer Status  on the Maintenance  sheet.
To confirm the ink tank information, click the  Ink Details menu.
(1)Open the  Canon IJ Printer Utility .
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the  User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
Note
Message may be displayed during printing. Confirm the displayed message and take the 
appropriate action. 
Note
You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking the  Canon XXX (where “XXX” is your 
printer’s name) which appears on the taskbar during printing.
* When infrared communication is performed with the computer, the printer status monitor screen is  not displayed.
(A) (A) 
						

							45
Routine Maintenance
(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 the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks.
Refilling ink is not recommended.
z Once you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer with ink tanks 
removed.
z Replace empty tanks with new ones. Inserting partially used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to 
clog. Furthermore, with such tanks, the printer will  not be able to inform you when to replace the 
tanks properly.
z Once an ink tank has been installed, 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 operate properly when it is 
reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.
z Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-
and-white printing is specified.
Color ink is also consumed in Print Head Cle aning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may 
be necessary to maintain the printer’s performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it 
immediately with a new one.
Cautionz Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it.
z Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the printer.
Important
If the Print Head Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the 
right. Close and reopen the Print Head Cover to return the holder to the center.
ImportantzHandle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing 
or the surrounding area.
z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws 
and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
NotezDo not remove both ink tanks at a time. Be sure to 
replace ink tanks one by one when replacing both 
ink tanks.
z For details on ink tank flashing speed, see “Getting 
the Ink Status Information” on page 43.
(A)
(A) Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock  Lever; remove only the ink tank.
If you pull up the Print Head Lock 
Lever, refer to “Inside” in “Main 
Components” of the  User’s Guide 
on-screen manual and lock it again. 
						

							46Routine Maintenance
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 clothes and hands with 
ink on the removed protective cap.
z Do not reattach the protective cap once you have 
removed it. Discard it acco rding to the local laws 
and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
z Do not touch the open ink port (C) once the 
protective cap is removed, as this may prevent the 
ink from being ejected properly. 
(B) (A)
(C)