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Dell IP2600 User Manual

Photo Printer
Quick Start Guide
series
QT51427V01
series
Photo Printer
Quick Start Guide
© CANON INC.2008
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever without the express written Permission.
Disclaimer
Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP2600 series Photo Printer. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representation or warranties concerning the products described.
Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your application. The steps described in this manual are in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista”) and Mac
®
OS X v.10.4.x.
All information regarding non-Canon products was compiled from publicly available information. No representation is made regarding the accuracy thereof.
As an
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR
the
®
Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
About Consumables
Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production has stopped.
Trademarks
z “Microsoft” is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
z “Windows” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
z “Windows Vista” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
z “Macintosh” and “Mac” are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................2
Safety Precautions .........................................3
Before Using the Printer ................................6
Included Items ................................................6
Turning the Printer On and Off .......................6
Loading Printing Paper...................................8
Printing from Your Computer......................16
Printing with Windows...................................16
Printing with Macintosh.................................17
Routine Maintenance ...................................18
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are In-
correct........................................................... 18
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern................19
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ........... 21
Print Head Cleaning......................................22
Print Head Deep Cleaning............................25
Aligning the Print Head.................................27
Replacing a FINE Cartridge..........................31
Keeping the Best Printing Results ................ 36
Cleaning Your Printer ...................................37
Troubleshooting ...........................................43
Cannot Install the Printer Driver.................... 44
The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly 45
Print Results Not Satisfactory.......................46
Printer Does Not Start...................................50
Paper Does Not Feed Properly.....................51
Paper Jams...................................................52
Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange........................53
Message Appears on the Computer Screen.55
Appendix .......................................................57
How to Use the Documentation Provided.....57
Reading the On-screen Manuals..................58
Solution Menu (Windows Only) ....................59
My Printer (Windows Only)...........................59
Specifications................................................60
Users in the U.S.A. .......................................62
Index ..............................................................66
1

Introduction

This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.
Warning
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Caution
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Important
Instructions that must be observed for safe operation.
2 Introduction

Safety Precautions

Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual.
Warning
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 when your hands are wet.
Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3-way adapter, etc.).
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call for service.
Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire.
If you hear thunder, disconnect the power supply of the printer and refrain from using it. Leaving the printer plugged in may cause fire, electric shock, or damage to the printer, depending on the thunder storm.
Use the power cable included with the printer.
Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable
solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer, it could cause a fire or electric shock.
Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.
If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the printer.
3Safety Precautions
Maintaining the printer
Working around the printer
Do 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.
Do 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 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 10% to 90% (condensation free).
Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.
Do not place the printer with its back attached to the wall.
Power supply Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at
all times so you can easily unplug the power plug if necessary.
Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.
Do not use an extension lead/cord.
Working around the printer
Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.
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 plug 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.
4 Safety Precautions
FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges)
Keep FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges) out of the reach of children.
In case ink is accidentally licked or swallowed, rinse out mouth or give one or two glasses of water to drink.
If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice immediately.
In case ink gets in contact with eyes, rinse with water immediately.
In case ink gets in contact with skin, wash with soap and water immediately.
If irritation to eyes or skin persists, obtain medical advice 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.
5Safety Precautions

Before Using the Printer

Included Items

Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Canon Service representative.
z Printer
z Setup CD-ROM
z Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet)
z Quick Start Guide
z Canon Black and Color FINE Cartridges
z Power cord
z Additional documents
* A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer.

Turning the Printer On and Off

Turn on the printer before printing.
Turning on the Printer
Note
If preparatory operations below are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them.
z The FINE Cartridges are set into place. z The printer is connected to your computer (or a compatible device). z The printer driver is installed.
1 Press the Power button.
The Power lamp flashes green, and changes to steady, non-flashing light.
Note
If the Alarm lamp begins to flash orange, see “Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 53.
2 Turn on your computer.
6 Before Using the Printer
Turning off the Printer
1 To turn off the printer, press the Power button.
When the Power lamp stops flashing, the printer is turned off.
This takes a few seconds or as long as around 15 seconds.
Important
When turning off the printer
Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer.
1. Confirm that the Power lamp on the printer
has gone out.
2. Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet or switch off the power outlet strip.
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 plug 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.
7Before Using the Printer

Loading Printing Paper

This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray.
Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality.
z Photo Quality Media
z Glossy Photo Paper
z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy II
z Photo Paper Pro
z Matte Photo Paper
z Photo Stickers
z Media Suited for Business
Documents
z High Resolution Paper
z Super White Paper
8 Before Using the Printer
Paper Handling
z Recommended Paper and Requirements
Media Type
Plain Paper
Envelopes
*3
*4
High Resolution Paper
*1
Model
Paper Support Load Limit
— Around
100 sheets
— 5 envelopes
Paper Output Tray Load Limit
Around 50 sheets
*6
Paper Thickness
Lever
Printer Driver Setting for Media
*2
Typ e
Left Plain Paper
Right Envelope
HR-101N 80 sheets 50 sheets Left High Resolution
Paper
Super White Paper SW-201 80 sheets 50 sheets Left Plain Paper
Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”
Matte Photo Paper MP-101 Left Matte Photo Paper
Photo Paper Glossy GP-502 Left Glossy Photo Paper
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
*5
Photo Paper Pro
Photo Paper Plus
*5
Glossy
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II
*5
GP-501 A4, Letter,
*5
5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" /
SG-201 Left Photo Paper Plus
*5
PR-101 Left Photo Paper Pro
PP-101 Left Photo Paper Plus
203.2 x 254.0 mm: 10 sheets
4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide: 20 sheets
PP-201 Left Photo Paper Plus
*6
Left Glossy Photo Paper
Semi-gloss
Glossy
Glossy II
Photo Stickers PS-101 1 sheet Left Glossy Photo Paper
T-Shirt Transfers TR-301 1 sheet Right T-Shirt Transfers
*1 Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling paper. For information on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by name.
*2 If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever
set to the right. It may improve print quality. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to “Inside” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
*3 Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the type
of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half (around 0.2 inches / 5 mm in paper stack height).
*4 If envelopes cannot be fed properly, reduce sheets of envelopes in the Rear Tray.
*5 When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be
stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.
*6 We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet or envelope from the Paper
Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
9Before Using the Printer
Important
z Put unused paper back into the package, and store them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct
sunlight.
z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
Note
For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide on­screen manual.
z Media Types You Cannot Use
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size.
z Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper
z Damp paper
z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm)
z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28
lb / 105 gsm)
z Picture postcards
z Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
z Any type of paper with holes
z Paper that is not rectangular
z Paper bound with staples or glue
z Paper with adhesives
z Paper decorated with glitter, etc.
10 Before Using the Printer
Loading Paper
Important
z You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers. z Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can
cause the paper to be jammed.
(A) (B)
Note
z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For details on
the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see “Using Specialty Media” on page 8.
When Printing on Plain Paper
z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. When printing on both sides,
we recommend Canon’s Super White Paper Double-Sided. Paper size: – Standard sizes: A4, B5, A5, Letter, and Legal – Non-standard sizes: 2.13 x 3.39 inches to 8.5 x 23 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2
mm
Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)
z If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39"
/ 54.0 x 86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.
z 100% recycled paper can be used.
1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
Note
z Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may
cause paper jams.
z If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite
direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See “Paper is curled.” on page 49.
z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
– Put unused paper back into the package and keep them on a level surface. – Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.
11Before Using the Printer
2 Prepare to load paper.
(1) Open the Paper Support.
(2) Open the Paper Output Tray fully.
If it is not opened fully, an error may occur.
(3) Extend the Output Tray Extension.
(4) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness
Lever. The Paper Thickness Lever switches the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper to match the media type.
Set it to the right when printing on envelopes or T-shirt transfers, and left when printing on any other type of paper.
Note
If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to the right. It may improve print quality. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing.
(4)
(3)
(1)
(2)
3 Load the paper.
(1) Load the paper in the Rear Tray
with the print side facing UP.
(2) Align the paper stack against the
right side of the Rear Tray.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it
against the left side of the paper stack. Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Paper may not be fed properly.
(A)
(3)
* Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).
(1)
4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Note
Select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 16 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 17.
(2)
12 Before Using the Printer
Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.
With proper printer driver settings, the address will be printed according to the direction of envelope.
Important
Do not use the following envelopes:
z Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps) z Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface z Envelopes with pressure seals z Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive
1 Prepare the envelopes.
z Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them.
z If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them in the opposite
direction.
z If the corner of the envelope flap is folded, flatten it.
z If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope
flat and sharpen the crease. Press the envelope flat, working from the middle to the edge.
* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope.
Important
z The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are not aligned. z Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.1 inches / 3 mm.
13Before Using the Printer
2 Load the envelopes.
(1) Load the envelope against the right
side of the Rear Tray. Load with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left.
Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.
(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it
against the left side of the envelope. Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Paper may not be fed properly.
(3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to
the right. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing.
(2)
(A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure the flaps are folded.
(B)
(3)
3 Specify the settings in the printer driver.
(1) Select Envelope in Media Type.
(2) Select the size for envelopes.
In Windows In Macintosh
(3) Select Landscape in Orientation.
Important
Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly. If you do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 16 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 17.
®
, select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size.
®
, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size.
(1)
(A)
14 Before Using the Printer
Loading Small-Sized Paper
You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers.
Important
Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause the paper to be jammed.
(A) (B)
1 Load the paper.
(1) Load the small-sized paper
against the right side of the Rear Tray with the print side facing UP.
(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide
it against the left side of the paper stack. Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Paper may not be fed properly.
(3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever
to the left.
(2)
(1)
(3)
2 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Note
Select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 16 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 17.
15Before Using the Printer

Printing from Your Computer

This section describes the procedure for basic printing.

Printing with Windows

1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
For details on how to load the paper, see “Loading Printing Paper” on page 8.
2 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
3 Select Print on the application software’s File menu.
4 Make sure that your printer’s name is
selected in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties).
5 Specify the required settings and click OK.
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
Instructions is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed.
6 Click Print (or OK).
Note
If straight lines are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 27.
16 Printing from Your Computer

Printing with Macintosh

1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
For details on how to load the paper, see “Loading Printing Paper” on page 8.
2 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
3 Select Page Setup on the application software’s File menu.
4 Make sure that your printer’s name is
selected in Format for.
5 Select the desired paper size in Paper Size.
6 Click OK.
7 Select Print on the application software’s File
menu.
8 Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu.
9 Specify the required settings.
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click to view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked.
10 Click Print.
Note
If straight lines are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 27.
17Printing from Your Computer

Routine Maintenance

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect

When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning.
If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality.
Note
Before performing maintenance
z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge has not run out of ink. See “Getting the Ink Status Information” on
page 31.
z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is installed properly. See “Replacing FINE Cartridges” on page 33. z Make sure that the orange protective tape is removed from the bottom of a FINE Cartridge. z If the Alarm lamp flashes orange, see “Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 53. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings.
See “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 46.
Step 1
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 19.
If lines are missing or if white streaks appear
After cleaning the Print
Head, print and examine
the nozzle check pattern.
Step 2
See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 22.
If the problem is not resolved after performing
Print Head Cleaning twice
Step 3
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 25.
If the problem is not resolved after performing
Print Head Deep Cleaning twice
Step 4
See “Replacing a FINE Cartridge” on page 31.
Note
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 27.
18 Routine Maintenance
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