Canon printer PIXMA iP1800 User Manual

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Maintaining the 
printerDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the 
printer.
The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not 
described in this guide.
Working around the 
printerDo not use highly flammable sprays near the printer.
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components 
inside the printer.
Caution
You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
Choosing a locationDo not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration.
Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or 
close to a heating source.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient 
temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).
Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.
Power supplyEnsure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at 
all times so you can easily unplug the power cord if 
necessary.
Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.
Do not use an extension lead/cord. 
						

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Working around the 
printerNever put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.
When moving the printer, carry the printer at both ends.
Do not hold the Paper Output Slot.
Do not place any object on the printer.
Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, 
thinners, etc.) on top of the printer.
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service.
Do not transport or store the printer on a slant, vertically or upside-down, as the ink may leak and 
damage the printer.
FINE Cartridges (Ink 
Cartridges)For safety reasons, store FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of small children.
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not shake FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges).
Ink may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Never touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on 
a FINE Cartridge (Ink Cartridge) after printing. The metal 
parts may be very hot and could cause burns.
Do not throw FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) into fire. 
						

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Users in the U.S.A. 
„Regulatory Information
FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)
For 120V, 60Hz model
Model Number: K10299
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:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
zConsult 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
„Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY  --- (USA Only)
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to 
the new or refurbished Canon-brand product (“Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when 
purchased and used in the United States only.
The Product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and 
service for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. Defective parts or a 
defective Product returned to a Canon USA repair facility or a Canon USA Authorized Service 
Facility (“ASF”), and proven to be defective upon inspection will be (a) repaired; (b) exchanged for 
new or comparable rebuilt, recovered, remanufactured, repaired and/or recycled parts or; (c) 
exchanged for a refurbished Product, as determined by the Canon USA repair facility or the ASF.  
Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty period of the Product.  A dated 
proof of purchase is required at the time of warranty service.  A copy of your dated bill of sale will 
satisfy this requirement.  This warranty does not cover any accessories, or any consumables, such 
as paper or ink cartridges, as to which there shall be no warranty or replacement.  
						

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This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible 
computers, peripheral equipment and software.  Canon USA shall have no responsibility for such 
items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral equipment covered by a separate warranty 
(“Separate Warranty”).  Repairs of such Canon brand peripheral equipment shall be governed by the 
terms of the Separate Warranty. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed 
with the Product are sold “as is” and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any 
implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties 
are disclaimed.  The sole warranty, if any, with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by 
the manufacturer or producer thereof.
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product and does not apply 
in the following cases:
(a) Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse, neglect, mishandling, improper packaging by 
you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, improper use, failure to follow operating 
or maintenance instructions in, or environmental conditions prescribed in, Canon USA’s user’s 
manual or other documentation, or services performed by someone other than a Canon USA 
repair facility or ASF.  Without limiting the foregoing, dropping the Product, scratches, and 
abrasions will be presumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to operate the 
Product as set forth in the user’s manual or other documentation for the Product.
(b) Use of parts, media, software or supplies (other than those sold by Canon USA), including non-
Canon ink cartridges or refilled ink cartridges, that cause damage to the Product or cause 
abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
(c) If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced, altered or removed.
ANY SYSTEM SOFTWARE (WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR 
CONTAINED ON THE SOFTWARE DISKETTES OR CD-ROMS ENCLOSED WITH, OR 
ACCOMPANYING, THE PRODUCT), AND ANY UTILITY SOFTWARE, DISTRIBUTED WITH OR 
FOR THE PRODUCT, IS SOLD “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY CANON USA.  THE SOLE 
WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE 
MANUFACTURERS LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY 
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS THEREON.  PLEASE CONTACT CANON USA IMMEDIATELY 
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY OF THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURERS LICENSE 
AGREEMENT.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE 
APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO 
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY 
ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BIND CANON USA, OR 
ITS ASF.  (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED 
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)  CANON USA 
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE 
FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION 
OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED 
BY THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL 
THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA OR ITS ASF HAS BEEN 
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND 
AGAINST CANON USA OR ITS ASF BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE 
OF THE PRODUCT CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.  WITHOUT LIMITING THE 
FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO 
YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE 
POSSESSION, USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT SOLD BY CANON USA 
NOT CAUSED SOLELY AND DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA, OR ITS ASF.  
(SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY 
TO YOU.)  THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE  
						

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ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS 
PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options:
zInteractive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to 
frequently asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com)
zToll-free live technical support Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) at 1-800-828-4040
zTelephone Device for the Deaf (TDD-1-866-251-3752)
zRepair or Exchange Service Options:
In the event service is required for the Product during the limited warranty period, Canon USA 
offers two hardware support options:
Authorized Service Facility Carry-In / Mail-In Service
Canon USA’s Carry-In/Mail-In Service provides repair or exchange, at Canon USA’s option, 
through Canon USA’s Authorized Service Facility (ASF) network. The name and telephone 
number of the ASF(s) near you may be obtained from Canon USA’s Web site at 
www.canontechsupport.com or by calling the Canon USA Customer Care Center at 1-800-
828-4040, or any time while speaking to a technical support person.  A Product covered by this 
limited warranty will be repaired or exchanged, as determined by Canon USA, and returned 
without charge by the ASF.
InstantExchange Service **
A Canon Customer Care Center or ASF technician will attempt to diagnose the nature of the 
problem and, if possible, correct it over the telephone. If the problem cannot be corrected over 
the telephone, and you elect the InstantExchange option, a reference number will be issued to 
you. You will be asked for the Product serial number and other information pertaining to your 
defective Product and for a ship-to location for the replacement Product (must include street 
address).
The Canon USA repair facility will ship out the replacement Product, via 2nd day Air freight 
service, prepaid by Canon USA. After receipt of the replacement Product (with instructions and a 
prepaid waybill), follow the enclosed instructions on how to ship the defective Product to the 
Canon USA repair facility.  The defective Product must be returned in the shipping carton in 
which the replacement Product was packed and include the reference number, A COPY OF 
YOUR DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE (BILL OF SALE), and a complete explanation of the 
problem. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER ITEMS WITH THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IN THE 
RETURN SHIPPING CARTON, AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD AND INK 
CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S).
InstantExchange Service expedites, usually by the second business day, the exchange of a 
defective Product with a replacement Product, which will normally be shipped the same day if 
your request for this service is by 3 p.m. E.T. Monday through Friday, except holidays (three (3) 
business day InstantExchange Service for Alaska and Hawaii). Canon USA does not guarantee 
expedited shipping service in the event of the occurrence of factors beyond its reasonable 
control. The replacement Product you receive may be a refurbished or reconditioned unit and 
will be covered for the balance of the period remaining on your original limited warranty. NOTE 
THAT BY USING THIS SERVICE YOU WILL KEEP THE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT THAT IS 
SENT TO YOU. CANON USA WILL RETAIN THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT THAT YOU 
ORIGINALLY PURCHASED, WHICH SHALL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF CANON USA. 
InstantExchange warranty program service is available only during the express limited-warranty 
period for your Product and only in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii during such 
period.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary 
from state to state.
* Support program specifics are subject to change without notice. 
						

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** InstantExchange warranty service is subject to the availability of refurbished or new replacement 
units.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042
USA
©2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and 
may also be a registered trademark in other countries. 
						

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Index
Index
A
Appendix 53
B
Before Printing 2
CCleaning Your Printer
inside 38
roller 37
L
Loading Printing Paper envelopes 9
paper 7
recommended paper and requirements 5
M
Media cannot use 6
specialty 4
Media Type 5
NNozzle Check Pattern examining 17
printing 15
P
Print Head aligning the Print Head 23
cleaning 19
deep cleaning 21
Printing from Your Computer Macintosh
 12
Windows 10
R
Replacing a FINE Cartridge ink level information 26
knowing when to replace ink tank 27
Replacing FINE Cartridges 32
Routine Maintenance 14
S
Safety Precautions 56
Specialty Media 4
Specifications 54
System Requirements 55
TTroubleshooting 41
Turning off the Printer 3
Turning on the Printer 2
U
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