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 replacement 
FINE Cartridge.
Ink is out:
The “x” symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge that has run out of ink. Replace the 
FINE Cartridge with a new one immediately.
Ink may have run out:
The “?” symbol appears above a FINE Cartridge that may have run out of ink. Replace 
the FINE Cartridge with a new one.
* To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click Ink Details.
„Knowing When to Replace FINE Cartridge
When ink has run out or may have run out in a FINE Cartridge while printing, one of the following 
messages is displayed on your computer. Confirm the empty cartridge and replace it with a new 
one. After replacing the cartridge, close the Front Cover to resume printing.
If the “!” icon is displayed above an ink cartridge
zInk is running low. Prepare a new ink cartridge.
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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 can continue under the ink out 
condition.
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.
*1 FINE Cartridge with no ink
If the ALARM lamp flashes orange sixteen times
zInk may have run out.
zThe function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the ink level cannot be 
correctly detected.
zClick Cancel Printing to cancel printing. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.
If you want to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME button for at least 5 
seconds.
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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 printing 
job. Click Stop All Jobs to stop all printing jobs. 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 can continue under the ink out 
condition.
Note
You can confirm the ink level with selecting Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ 
Printer Utility dialog box. If the “!” icon is displayed above an ink cartridge, ink is running low. Prepare a 
new ink cartridge. The resulting print quality may not be satisfactory, if printing is continued under this 
condition.
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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 with a new one.
zThe function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the ink level cannot be 
correctly detected.
If you want to continue printing without this function, press the RESUME button for at least 5 
seconds.
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. 
						

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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 in order to obtain optimum qualities.
The Black Only setting can be used when you select Plain Paper in Media Type. In this case the 
Borderless Printing setting cannot be enabled.
If you select Color Only or Black Only when the cartridge runs out of ink, remember to return the 
Ink Cartridge Settings to Both Black and Color after replacing with new one.
1Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
Refer to “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” in 
“Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
2Click the Maintenance tab and then Ink Cartridge Settings.
3Select Color Only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black 
Only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click OK. 
1Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
Refer to “Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)” in the User’s Guide on-
screen manual.
2Make sure that Ink Cartridge Settings is selected in the pop-up menu.
3Select Color Only when the cartridge runs out of Black ink, or select Black 
Only when the cartridge runs out of Color ink, and then click Apply.
4Confirm the message, then click OK. 
						

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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 recommended.
z Once you remove a FINE Cartridge, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer with FINE 
Cartridges removed.
z Replace empty cartridges with new ones. If you insert FINE Cartridges that has been removed 
once, the printer may not print out properly due to some reasons such as clogging of the 
nozzles. Furthermore, with such cartridges, the Low Ink Warning may not be displayed properly.
z Once a FINE Cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in 
the open. This will cause the FINE Cartridge to dry out, and the printer may not operate properly 
when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE Cartridge 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 Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may 
be necessary to maintain the printer’s performance. When a FINE Cartridge is out of ink, 
replace it immediately with a new one.
z When a FINE Cartridge runs out of ink, you can continue printing with either Black or Color ink 
only by changing  Ink Cartridge Settings . For details, see “Setting of FINE Cartridges” on 
page 31.
Even when printing with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE Cartridge installed. If 
either of the Color FINE Cartridge or Black FINE Cartridge is not installed, the printer does not 
print.
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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 return the holder 
to the left.
Important
zHandle FINE Cartridges carefully to avoid staining 
your clothes or surrounding work area.
zDiscard empty FINE Cartridges according to the 
local laws and regulations regarding disposal of 
consumables.
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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 or surrounding work area.
zDo not re-attach the protective tape once you have 
removed it. Discard it according to the local laws 
and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
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.
zBe careful not to stain your clothes and hands with 
ink on the removed protective tape.
Important
The printer cannot be used unless both the FINE 
Cartridges are installed.
(A)
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*1 To the FINE Cartridge Holder
(1)
BC
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Routine Maintenance
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 
position. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 23. 
						

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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 press the  POWER button to turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a 
protective cap on the Print Head to prevent the ink from drying. If you remove the power cord or 
switch off the power outlet strip before the  POWER lamp goes out, this capping will not be done 
properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog.
„ When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time
When you are not using the printer for a long time , print in both black & white and in color, or 
perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head.
Numerous nozzles are installed in the Print  Head for high-precision printing. Just as the 
uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes  dry and unusable if it is not used for a long 
period of time, the print head nozzles become bl ocked by dried ink. Periodically printing or 
cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage.
Note
z If the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink may 
blur depending on the paper.
z If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become faint or particular colors will not be printed 
properly. For details, see “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 14.