Canon printer PIXMA iP1500 User Manual

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Aligning the Print Head
If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head alignment is 
required.
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1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer.
2Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See"OOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu"on
page 14.
3Print the pattern.
(1)Click the MMaintenance tab. 
(2)Click PPrint Head Alignment.
(3)Click OOK.
When the confirmation 
message is displayed, click 
OK.
The Pattern will be printed.
(4)After the pattern is printed, click YYes.
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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 O
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 OOK.
Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes
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1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer.
2Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the 
Applications folder, and the U
Utilities folder.
(2)Double-click the P
Printer Setup Utility icon.
If you are using the OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the P
Print Center 
icon.
(3)Select i
iP1500 from the NName list and click UUtility or CConfigure.
(4)Select i
iP1500 from the PProduct list and click MMaintenance.
3Print the pattern.
(1)Select  Test Print from 
the pop-up menu.
(2)Click P
Print Head Alignment.
(3)Click OOK.
The Pattern will be printed.
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4Align 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.
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 SSend.
Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes
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Replacing an Ink Tank
If the print result is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head 
cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. 
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.
3Prepare a replacement ink tank.
(1)Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. Important• Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the 
surrounding area.
• Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations 
regarding disposal of consumables.
Black: BCI-24 Black Color: BCI-24 Color
BlackColor
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4Insert the ink tank.
(1)Insert a new ink tank into a slot.
(2)Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
5Close the Front Cover.
The Print Head Holder moves to the right. Important• Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it.
• Once the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port.
Note• To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months 
of its first use.
• Once 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.
• Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or gray 
scale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, 
which are necessary to maintain the printer’s capabilities.
• When 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.
protective cap
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„Resetting the Ink Counter
When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset.
The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset.
Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement
If a Front Cover is 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.
When an ink tank has been replaced, follow the procedure below to reset the ink 
counter. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset.
1Check the message, and click Yes.
Mistakenly clicking NNo, instead, will prevent the low ink warning from functioning 
properly. If this happens, manually reset the ink counter in P
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 C
Cancel.
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Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box
1Open the PPrinter Properties dialog box and click the MMaintenance tab.
2Click IInk Counter Reset.
3Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OOK.
1Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the 
Application folder, and the U
Utilities folder.
(2)Double-click the P
Printer Setup Utility icon.
If you are using the OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the P
Print Center 
icon.
(3)Select i
iP1500 from the NName list and click UUtility or CConfigure.
(4)Select i
iP1500 from the PProduct list and click MMaintenance.
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2Reset the Ink Counter.
(2) Click IInk Counter Reset. (1) Select R
Remaining ink level setting from the 
pop-up menu.
(4) Click OOK. (3)  Select the newly installed ink tank.
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„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.
BJ Status Monitor BJ Printer Utility 
NoteHow to Check Ink Level
Open the PPrinter Properties dialog box. Click MMaintenance tab and then 
Start Status Monitor.
See"OOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application 
Program"on page 14.
If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when 
printing is performed.
Open the BBJ Printer Utility, and then select IInk Level Information from 
the pop-up menu. 
See"OOpen the BJ Printer Utility dialog box."on page 44.
 The color ink becomes low. The color ink becomes low.
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