Canon printer PIXMA iP6000D User Manual

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The following message is displayed when ink tank is empty. 
Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the inner cover and the cover are 
closed.
Note
To Check the Ink Level
1. Double-click the hard disk icon where the 
printer driver was installed, the 
Applications
ApplicationsApplications Applications folder, and then the Utilities
UtilitiesUtilities Utilities 
folder.
2. Double-click the Print Setup Utility
Print Setup UtilityPrint Setup Utility Print Setup...

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Replacing Ink Tanks
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
1Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the paper output tray.
2Open the cover, and pull down the inner cover forward to open.
The print head holder moves to the center.
3Remove the empty ink tank.
Important
Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the 
surrounding area.

Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations 
regarding disposal of...

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4Prepare a replacement tank.
(1)Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape.
(2)Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it.
5Install the ink tank.
(1)Insert the ink tank in the print head holder.
(2)Press on the   mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
Important
Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order 
shown in step 4-(1), as failure to follow this step may cause the ink to 
leak and stain your...

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6Close the inner cover and the cover.
The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now 
complete.
Notes

Ensure that the inner cover is closed. Printing will not occur if the 
inner cover is open.

To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months 
of its first use.

Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer 
and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out 
and the printer may not...

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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the 
print head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzle.
If the ruled lines are shifted after running the print head maintenance, align the print head.
ImportantBefore printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the print head, check the 
following;

Open the cover and make sure whether the ink tank...

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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 and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are 
blurred or the color is incorrect.
1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the sheet 
feeder or cassette.
2Press the paper feed switch to select the paper source in which you loaded 
the paper.
3Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See...

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(3)Read the message and click Print Check Pattern
Print Check PatternPrint Check Pattern Print Check Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed.
(4)When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK
OKOK OK.
(5)Ensure that the pattern is printed properly.
“Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 47.
(6)If you want to start the print head cleaning, click Cleaning...

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1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the sheet 
feeder or cassette.
2Press the paper feed switch to select the paper source in which you loaded 
the paper.
3Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the 
Applications
ApplicationsApplications Applications folder, and then the Utilities
UtilitiesUtilities Utilities folder.
(2)Double-click the Printer Setup Utility
Printer Setup...

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(3)Read the message and click Print Check Pattern
Print Check PatternPrint Check Pattern Print Check Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed.
(4)Ensure that the pattern is printed properly.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check PatternExamining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” below.
(5)If you want to start the print head cleaning, click Cleaning
CleaningCleaning Cleaning on the Pattern Check
Pattern CheckPattern...

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Click Cleaning
CleaningCleaning Cleaning in the Pattern Check
Pattern CheckPattern Check Pattern Check dialog box to start the print head cleaning.
See “Print Head Cleaning
Print Head CleaningPrint Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning” on page 49.
If the patterns have no white stripes, click Exit
ExitExit Exit or Quit
QuitQuit Quit. Nozzle check pattern finishes.
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