Canon printer PIXMA iP1600 User Manual

							Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Preparing the Printer 2
Installing the FINE Cartridges 3
Installing the Printer Driver 6
Installing the Printer Driver - Windows®6
Installing the Printer Driver - Macintosh®9
Basic Operations 12
Printing with Windows 12
Printing with Macintosh 13
Replacing a FINE Cartridge 14
QA7-3559-V01 ©CANON INC.2005 PRINTED IN VIETNAMBE
The following FINE Cartridges are compatible with the iP2200/iP1600/iP1200 printers.
PG-40 is optionally available for iP1200 printer.
The following FINE Cartridges (High Yield) are compatible with the iP2200 printer as an option.
For details on FINE Cartridge replacement, refer to "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" in this guide.
QA7-3559-V01 
						

							Exif Print
This printer supports Exif Print.
Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital 
apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”
ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils 
numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur NMB-003 d'Industrie 
Canada intitulée « Appareils numériques ».
International ENERGY STAR® Program
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 
STAR guidelines for efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR
® Office Equipment Program is a global program 
that promotes energy saving through the use of computer and other office equipment. 
The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions 
that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business 
can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as com-
puters, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers.
Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
Power Requirements
Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. Using the incor-
rect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are 
as follows:
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Printer Model: K10258 (iP2200), K10250 (iP1600/iP1200)
Regulatory Information
For 100-240V, 50/60Hz model
Color Printer Model: K10258, K10250
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
„Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
„Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
„Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
„Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the 
manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation 
of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042
1-516-328-5600 
						

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Introduction
ThisQuick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the 
instructions indicated by these symbols.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect 
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect 
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
The diagrams and computer screens in this guide refer to the iP2200. The operations are exactly the 
same with the iP1600/iP1200, unless otherwise described.
Also read the Safety Precautions in the User’s Guide. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid 
personal injury or damage to the printer.
Trademark Notices
• Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.
• All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright ©2005 CANON INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever 
without expressed written permission from Canon Inc.
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Preparing the Printer
1Place the printer on a flat surface.
2Remove the tapes from the printer as 
shown.
The tape position is subject to change.
3Open the Paper Support and the Front 
Cover.
4Remove the Protective Material on the 
right side.
5Close the Front Cover.
Protective Material
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Installing the FINE Cartridges
• Never attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your 
hands are wet.
• Never damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy 
objects on the power cord.
• Never use any power supply other than the standard power supply available in the country of 
purchase. Using the incorrect voltage and frequency could cause a fire or electric shock.
• Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
• For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges out of the reach of small children.
• Do not drop or shake FINE Cartridge as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and 
hands.
1Plug the printer in.
2Turn on the printer. Do NOT turn on the 
computer yet.
ThePOWER lamp flashes and the printer begins to 
operate. Wait until the 
POWER lamp remains fully lit.
3Open the Front Cover.
The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left.
4Take out the Color FINE Cartridge from 
its casing.
•When you use the iP2200 or iP1600
Be sure to use the iP2200 or iP1600 with both Black and Color FINE Cartridges (PG-40, CL-41). 
Otherwise, the printer cannot print. When either of ink runs out while printing, you can select either 
Color or Black ink as a printer driver setting. However you must use the printer with both Black 
and Color FINE Cartridges loaded regardless of the printer driver setting. 
•When you use the iP1200
The iP1200 is a model that can print only with a Color FINE Cartridge (CL-41).
By installing an optionally available Black FINE Cartridge (PG-40), the iP1200 can print using 
both Black and Color inks just like the iP2200 and iP1600.
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5Remove the Protective Tape gently.
6Insert the Color FINE Cartridge slightly 
slanted into the right slot (C).
7Push up the cartridge until it clicks into 
place.
• Do not touch the electrical 
contacts or Print Head 
Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge.
• Handle the removed 
Protective Tape carefully to 
avoid getting your hands 
dirty or staining surrounding 
work area.
• Do not attempt to reattach the 
Protective Tape once you 
have removed it.
Protective Tape
To the FINE Cartridge Holder
Electrical Contacts
Print Head Nozzles
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8Use the same procedure to install the 
Black FINE Cartridge.
The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the 
left slot (B).
9Close the Front Cover.
Wait until the preparatory operation is complete; it 
takes about one to two minutes.
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Installing the Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver – Windows®
1Ensure that the printer is turned off.
2Turn on the computer and start 
Windows. If any applications 
automatically run, quit them.
Do NOT turn the printer on at this stage.
3Place the Setup Software & User’s 
Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
• Before installing the driver, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading programs.• The screens shown in this guide are for a computer running on Windows XP with Service Pack 2 
installed (hereafter called Windows XP SP2). Screens may differ depending on the operating 
system you are using.
• When installing the printer driver in Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on to the system as a 
member of the Administrators group.
• Do not switch users during the installation process.
If the following screen appears automatically, click Cancel to quit 
the screen and turn off the printer. Next, remove the USB cable 
connected to your computer. Then proceed from step 3 to install the 
printer driver.
• If the Select Language screen appears, select a 
language, then click Next.
• If the 
Select Your Place of Residence screen 
appears, select your place of residence, then click 
Next.
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4Follow the instructions displayed on the 
screen. When the screen shown on the 
left is displayed, click Easy Install.
5When the list of applications to install 
appears, verify the contents, click 
Install, and then follow the instructions 
on the screen.
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of 
each application below.
6Read the  License Agreement  and click 
Ye s .
7When the screen shown on the left 
appears, connect the printer to the 
computer with the USB cable.
• When you select Easy Install, the items included 
in the CD-ROM are installed automatically.
To select only partic ular items to be installed, 
click  Custom Install  and follow the instructions 
on the screen.
•To install  PhotoRecord , click Custom Install  and 
follow the instructions on the screen.
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8Turn the printer on.
If the printer is recognized, the printer driver will be 
automatically installed.
9Click  Next.
When the Print Head Alignment Recommended
screen appears, click Next.
10When the screen shown on the left 
appears, click  Exit.
If the screen shows a check box for restarting your 
system, you can restart the system instead of just exiting 
the program. To restart the system, ensure that the check 
box is selected, and then click 
Restart.
If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is 
unsatisfactory, align the Print Head.
Refer to “Aligning the Print Head” in the 
User's Guide.
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• To view the On-screen Manual, double-click the  iPXXXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the 
desktop, or click  Start and select  All Programs  (or Programs ), Canon iPXXXX Manual  and 
iPXXXX On-screen Manual  (XXXX represents 2200, 1600, or 1200).
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must  be installed to view the On-screen Manuals.
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