Canon printer PIXMA iP1700 User Manual

							Advanced Printing
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When opening the Printer Properties dialog box from Properties, the tabs related to 
the Windows function (e.g., the Ports tab, or the Details tab) appear. These tabs do 
not appear, when opening the Printer Properties dialog box from Printing 
Preferences or applications. For details about the tabs related to the Windows 
function, refer to the manual of Windows.
NoteFor details on how to set each function, refer to the 
Printer 
Driver Guide
 or Help. 
						

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Using the Bundled Software
The Setup CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by a 
digital camera and print them as photo-lab quality prints. Use the application(s) suitable for 
your print purposes.
„Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Macintosh)
You can make a Borderless Print easily and quickly, just by selecting a photograph 
taken with a digital camera and the paper type on which to print it. In addition, it 
has tools to correct red eye caused by the cameras flash or smooth and beautify 
facial skin. 
It is compatible with Exif Print*.
„PhotoRecord (Windows)
You can create fun and unique photo albums with decorative themes which include 
different frames, background, and clip-art. You can also copy or move decorated 
photos.
It is compatible with Exif Print*.
„Easy-WebPrint (Windows)
You can easily print out homepages displayed on Internet Explorer® in full size 
without its right-hand side being cropped. This application is automatically added 
to the Internet Explorer toolbar. Internet Explorer 6.0 is recommended.
* Exif Print is the worldwide standard. Under Exif Print, the digital camera can record data tags for specific camera 
settings and functions such as whether the flash was on or off, if the camera was in portrait or night scene mode, 
etc.
Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use a suitable photo application to read the camera data precisely, 
producing optimal prints. This enables you to create prints that reproduce color more accurately.
Note• To install applications, refer to Easy Setup Instructions.
• For details about photo applications, refer to the 
Photo Application Guide. 
						

							Printing Maintenance
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Printing Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are probably 
clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean these nozzles.
NoteIf ruled lines appear misaligned when printed, adjust the Print Head position.
See Aligning the Print Head on page 34.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 20
If the print quality is poor, 
perform Print Head Cleaning.
Step 1
Print Head Cleaning on page 25
Step 2
If the pattern is printed normally, 
click Exit.
If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice
Print Head Deep Cleaning on page 29
Step 3
If the problem still remains after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice
Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 39
Step 4
After Print Head Cleaning, print 
the nozzle check pattern. 
						

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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print 
Head Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or a color is incorrect.
„Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet 
Feeder.
2Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on 
page 16.
3Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1)Click the Maintenance tab.
(2)Click Nozzle Check.
(3)Click Print Check Pattern.
NoteClick the Initial Check 
Items button and a 
confirmation 
message for printing 
the nozzle check 
pattern will appear. 
						

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(4)Confirm the nozzle check pattern.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 23.
1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter size plain paper in the Auto Sheet 
Feeder.
2Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Select Applications from the Go menu.
(2)Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility 
icon.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Utilities folder, and then 
double-click the Print Center icon.
(3)Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and 
then click Configure.
(4)Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. 
						

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3Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(4)Confirm the nozzle check pattern.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 23.
(1)Select Te s t  P r i n t from the 
pop-up menu. 
(2)Click Nozzle Check.
(3) Click Print Check Pattern.
NoteClick the Initial Check 
Items button and a 
confirmation 
message for printing 
the nozzle check 
pattern will appear. 
						

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„Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.
Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer.
1Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern.
(1)Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink requires 
cleaning.
When with lines missing (Black ink)
(2)White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires 
cleaning.
When white stripes appear (Color ink) NoteIf the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern cannot be printed properly. 
Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge.
See Replacing a FINE Cartridge on page 39.
(1)
(2) 
						

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2When cleaning is necessary, click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check 
dialog box.
*Click the Cleaning button and then go to Print Head Cleaning.
See Print Head Cleaning on page 25.
If there are neither missing lines nor white stripes in the nozzle check pattern, click Exit 
(Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) to finish the nozzle check.
** 
						

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Print Head Cleaning
If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, proceed with 
a Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles will 
consume ink, so proceed with a Print Head Cleaning only when necessary.
1Ensure that the printer is turned on.
2Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on 
page 16.
3 Start Print Head Cleaning.
(3)When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing. NoteIf you pressed the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check screen displayed after 
a nozzle check pattern has been printed, start the Print Head Cleaning 
procedure from 3-(2).
ImportantDo not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning 
finishes. This takes about 60 seconds.
(1)Click the Maintenance tab.
(2)Click Cleaning. 
						

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4Check on the Print Head condition.
(1)Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check dialog box which automatically 
appears after the cleaning is done.
When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
A nozzle check pattern will be printed.
Do not perform any other operation until the printing of the nozzle check pattern 
is finished.
(2)Look carefully at the printout of the nozzle check pattern to evaluate the 
condition of the Print Head.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 23.
(3)If the problem persists even after you have performed the normal Print Head 
Cleaning procedure twice, execute Print Head Deep Cleaning.
See Print Head Deep Cleaning on page 29.
1Ensure that the printer is turned on.
2Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Select Applications from the Go menu.
(2)Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility 
icon.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Utilities folder, and then 
double-click the Print Center icon.
(3)Select iP1700 from the Name list and then click Utility.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select iP1700 from Name in Printer List and 
then click Configure.
(4)Select iP1700 from the Product list and then click Maintenance. NoteClick the Initial Check Items button and a confirmation message for Print 
Head Cleaning will appear.