Canon printer PIXMA iP8500 User Manual

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Ink Tanks: Capacity (pages): Black (BCI-6BK) approx. 740*1 , approx. , 1100*2
Cyan (BCI-6C) approx. 1100*2
Magenta (BCI-6M) approx. 790*2
Red (BCI-6R) approx. 2300*2
Yellow (BCI-6Y) approx. 540*2
Cyan (BCI-6PC Photo) approx. 380*2
Magenta (BCI-6PM Photo) approx. 280*2
Green (BCI-6G) approx. 2300*2
*1
1500 characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain 
paper mode with Windows XP printer driver
*2Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No.5 pattern at standard and 
plain paper mode with...

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Camera Direct Print (PictBridge)
Paper size Default (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 10 x 15 cm/4 x 6)10 x 15 cm/4 x 6 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper 
Pro, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Glossy Photo Paper)
13 x 18 cm/5 x 7 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy)*
A4/8.5 x 11 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4/Letter, Photo 
Paper Pro A4/Letter, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss A4/
Letter, Glossy Photo Paper A4/Letter)
5.4 x 8.6 cm/Credit Card (Glossy Photo Paper Card Size)
*If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera,...

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Additional Systems Requirements for Electronic Manuals
zPentium ®, 75 MHz equivalent or higher processor (Pentium ®, 133 MHz equivalent or higher processor recommended)
z 2x or higher CD-ROM drive  (4x or higher recommended)
z 15 MB of available hard disk space (when installing electronic manuals)
z Windows: Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
z Mac OS: Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Safari 1.0 or later 

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Safety Precautions
Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use 
your printer safely.  Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual. 
You may cause an electric shock, fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of 
these safety precautions.
Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
Power supply Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply...

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You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety 
precautions.
Choosing a location Do 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...

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Regulatory Information
Color Printer Model: K10247
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 an y 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...

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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 wa rranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.  
The Product is warranted against defects in materials and work manship under normal use and service (a) for a period of one 
(1) year from the date of original purchase  when delivered to you in new...

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Canon USA offers a full range of customer technical support* options:
zFor interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked 
questions ( www.canontechsupport.com
)
z Toll-free live technical support within the limited warranty Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) at 
1-800-828-4040
z The location of the ASF nearest you for carry-in service ( 1-800-423-2366)
z Te le p h o n e  D e vi ce  f o r  t h e  De a f  ( TDD...

Index
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Index
A
Accessing the Printer Driver ......................................... 28
Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs ................. 29
Advanced Printing ........................................................ 22
Aligning the Print Head ................................................ 61
An Error Message Appears on the Screen ..................... 78
Automatic Duplex Printing............................................ 79
B
BCI-6BK Black...

Index
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Print Head Cleaning...................................................... 53
Print Head Deep Cleaning ............................................. 57
Print Head Holder ......................................................... 45
Print Media to Avoid ....................................................... 3
Print Quality ..................................................... 17, 29, 68
Print Quality is Poor or  Contains Errors ......................... 68
Printer Driver Setting for Media Type...