Canon printer PIXMA iP1800 User Manual

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Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to check the ink level information.
(1)Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
The Canon IJ Printer Utility is displayed.
(2)Select Ink Level Information in the pop-up menu.
The following dialog box is displayed.
*1 Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here.
Ink is low:
The “!” symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge with low ink. Prepare a new...

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zThe resulting print quality may not be satisfactory, if printing is continued under this condition.
*1 FINE Cartridge with low ink
If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times
zInk has run out. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover.
zClick Cancel Printing to cancel printing. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.
zIf printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME button for at 
least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing...

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zCanon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum 
qualities.
zPlease be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by 
continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
*1 FINE Cartridge that may have run out of ink
If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times
zInk has run out. Replace the ink cartridge and close the cover.
zClick Delete Job to cancel the current printing job. Click Stop Job to stop the current...

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zThe function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled.
Replace the empty ink cartridge immediately after the printing. The resulting print quality is 
not satisfactory, if printing is continued under the ink out condition.
If the ALARM lamp flashes orange sixteen times
zInk may have run out.
zClick Delete Job to cancel the current printing job. Click Stop Job to stop the current printing 
job. Click Stop All Jobs to stop all printing jobs. Replace the ink cartridge...

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Note
Setting of FINE Cartridges
If a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can print with either Color or Black FINE Cartridge only for 
a while. However the same printing quality cannot be expected comparing to printing with both 
cartridges. You should perform the following settings without removing the empty cartridge. If the 
FINE Cartridge is removed, an error occurs. You cannot print regardless of the Ink Cartridge 
Settings.
Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges...

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„Replacing FINE Cartridges
When FINE Cartridges run out of ink, re place them using the following steps.
Important
Handling FINE Cartridges
zOnce the protective tape is removed, do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles 
on a FINE Cartridge. The printer may not print out properly if you touch it.
(A) Electrical Contacts
(B) Print Head Nozzles
z To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand FINE 
Cartridges.
Refilling ink is not...

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1Make sure that the printer is on, and then open the Front Cover.
The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the left.
2Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.
(1)Push down the FINE Cartridge.
(2)Remove the FINE Cartridge.
Caution
zDo not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or 
move it.
zDo not touch the metallic parts inside the printer.
Important
If the Front Cover is left open for more than 10 
minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. 
Close and reopen the Front Cover to...

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3Prepare the replacement cartridge.
(1)Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the 
orange protective tape (A) gently.
4Install the FINE Cartridge.
(1)Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into 
the appropriate slot.
The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed 
into the left slot ( ) and the Color FINE 
Cartridge should be into the right slot ( ).
(2)Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into 
place.
ImportantzHandle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining 
your clothes...

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5Close the Front Cover.
Notez If the  ALARM  lamp still flashes orange after the Front Cover is closed, see “ALARM Lamp 
Flashes Orange” on page 50.
z When you start printing after replacing the FINE Cartridge, Print Head Cleaning is performed 
automatically. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. The 
POWER  lamp flashes green during cleaning.
z If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is misaligned, align the Print Head...

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Keeping the Best Printing Results
To avoid drying of the Print Head and cl ogging of the nozzles, note the following.
„When You Turn Off the Printer
Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer.
(1) Press the  POWER button to turn off the printer.
(2) Confirm that the  POWER lamp has gone out.
This takes a few seconds or  as long as around 20 seconds.
(3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
If you are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off instead.
When you...