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Basic Printing

Loading the Paper

Using Special Media

Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to insure optimal print quality.

Note

Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray.

Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For
specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged
with your media.

Photo quality media

• Photo Paper Pro
• Photo Paper Plus Glossy
• Matte Photo Paper
• Glossy Photo Paper
• Glossy Photo Cards
• High Gloss Photo Film
• High Resolution Paper

Media suited to business
documents

• High Resolution Paper
• Transparencies

(1) Insert the paper in the

sheet feeder with print
side facing up.

(2) Align the paper stack snug

against the right side of
the sheet feeder.

(3) Press the paper guide and slide it against

the left side of the stack of paper.

Limit Mark

Limit Mark
Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark.

Summary of Contents for i850

Page 1: ...Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representation or warranties concerning the products described Specifications are subject to change without notice As an ENERGY STAR partner Canon U S A Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency All information regarding non Canon products was compiled from ...

Page 3: ...tenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 29 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 34 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 35 Print Head Cleaning 37 Print Head Deep Cleaning 40 Aligning Print Head 42 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 47 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Err...

Page 4: ...m For more information view the i850 User s Guide on the Setup Software User s Guide CD ROM or use the online help in your printer interface While in the printer s Properties window press the F1 key or click in the upper right corner then click the feature you want to know more about or click the Help button when displayed Turn Balloon Help on by selecting Help then Show Balloon Help Note If the P...

Page 5: ... treated surface Any type of paper with holes such as loose leaf Loading the Print Media In this example description is provided of the steps used to load Plain Paper in your printer For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers refer to the section Using Special Media Using Special Media Using Special Media Using Special Media on page 5 Consult t...

Page 6: ...t the paper thickness lever to the correct position for the media in use Move to the left position for plain paper Move to the right position for envelopes Banner Paper and T Shirt Transfers 1 Open and pull out the paper rest 2 Open the cover and pull out the paper output tray ...

Page 7: ...ia Photo quality media Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Cards High Gloss Photo Film High Resolution Paper Media suited to business documents High Resolution Paper Transparencies 1 Insert the paper in the sheet feeder with print side facing up 2 Align the paper stack snug against the right side of the sheet feeder 3 Press the paper guide and ...

Page 8: ...er High Resolution Paper Up to 80 sheets Left High Resolution Paper High Gloss Photo Film 1 sheet Left High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Up to 20 sheets Left Glossy Photo Paper 2 T Shirt Transfers 1 sheet Right T Shirt Transfer Transparencies Up to 30 sheets Left Transparency Note z For detailed description of print media types refer to the User s Guide z 1 When loading Letter size paper on...

Page 9: ...nd functions listed in Print menus and dialog boxes may vary depending on the software application you are using The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP Note In Windows 2000 click the Main Main Main Main tab in the Print Print Print Print dialog box 2 Ensure that Canon i850 Canon i850 Canon i850 Canon i850 is selected 3 Click Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferenc...

Page 10: ... Help z Select Preview before printing Preview before printing Preview before printing Preview before printing by clicking the check box This displays a preview screen that allows you to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document will look when printed Some applications do not contain the function to display the preview Note You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressin...

Page 11: ...ion software s File File File File menu 4 Click Print Print Print Print Note The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary depending on the software application you are using The steps described in this section are for printing Mac OS 9 2 Select the desired paper size from the Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size pull down menu 2 Select the Media Type Media Type Media Type Media Ty...

Page 12: ...th strong color definition Photo Photo Photo Photo Select when printing documents consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation Manual Manual Manual Manual If you select Manual Manual Manual Manual the Details Details Details Details button will become selectable Click Details Details Details Details button to display the Detailed Setting dialog box where you can fin...

Page 13: ...f Print Exif 2 2 compatible ImageBrowser Macintosh You can import photographs taken with a digital camera into the computer edit and caption them You can also make a Borderless Printing or Index Print without difficulty It is Exif Print Exif 2 2 compatible ZoomBrowser EX PhotoRecord Windows You can import photographs taken with a digital camera into the computer edit and caption them and print the...

Page 14: ...s filename extension jpg and jpeg 1 Start Easy PhotoPrint 1 Insert the memory card in the computer This chapter describes only the steps used for printing the photographs stored in the card as an example We recommend you consult your memory card documentation for instructions on how to set the memory card in the computer 2 Click Start Start Start Start select All Programs All Programs All Programs...

Page 15: ...the folder containing the digital photographs All photographs in the selected folder are displayed 2 Click the button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies Guidance Thumbnail Folder window The number of copies increases The specified number of copies displayed The number of copies decreases ...

Page 16: ...Click the 2 Paper 2 Paper 2 Paper 2 Paper Selection Selection Selection Selection tab 2 Select the size of the paper you use from Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size 3 Select the type of the paper you use from Media Type Media Type Media Type Media Type 1 Click the 3 Layout 3 Layout 3 Layout 3 Layout Print Print Print Print tab 2 Select Borderless full Borderless full Borderless full Borde...

Page 17: ...tely than ever before 1 Start ImageBrowser 1 Insert the memory card in the computer This chapter describes the steps used for printing the photographs stored in the card We recommend you consult your memory card documentation for instructions on how to set the memory card in the computer 2 Double click the Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser alias icon on th...

Page 18: ...d The Layout Options Layout Options Layout Options Layout Options dialog box appears and layout selection wizard starts 3 Enter layout options 2 Click the photograph you want to print 3 Click PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT and select Layout printing Layout printing Layout printing Layout printing from the pull down menu 1 Select Tiled photo printing Tiled photo printing Tiled photo printing Tiled photo p...

Page 19: ...out Options Layout Options Layout Options Layout Options dialog box 3 Click Page setup Page setup Page setup Page setup 1 Select Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by clicking the check box 2 Select a paper size from the Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size pull down menu The menu only displays those paper sizes compatible with Borderless Printin...

Page 20: ...otographs to print on one page 6 Print the photograph The Print dialog box is displayed 1 Select 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 from the No No No No of images of images of images of images pull down menu 2 Click OK OK OK OK 1 Click PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT ...

Page 21: ...nt from the File File File File menu 2 Ensure that Canon i850 is selected Then click Preferences or Properties The Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box opens Note z This manual refers to Windows XP operation The operations may vary depending on your operating system z Depending on your application program the command and menu names may differ and t...

Page 22: ...e Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application For further information about these additional tabs refer to your Windows documentation 1 Click Start and select Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes For non XP Windows Click Start Start Start Start select Settings Settings Settings Settings and then Printers Printers Printers Printers 2 Select th...

Page 23: ...features are covered in this chapter For more detailed information see the i850 User s Guide on the Setup Software User s Guide CD ROM You can also access the online help in one of the following ways while in the printer driver interface Press the F1 F1 F1 F1 key Click in the upper right corner then click the feature you want to know more about Click the Help button when displayed Turn on Balloon ...

Page 24: ... Properties dialog box from your application program Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program on page 19 2 Select Custom in Print Quality then click Set to open the Set Print Quality dialog box 3 Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality 4 When done click OK 1 Open the Print dialog box See Printing with Macintosh Printing with Macintosh Printing with Macintosh P...

Page 25: ...alog box from your application program Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program on page 19 2 Click the Effects tab 3 Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box 4 Click OK 1 Open the Print dialog box See Printing with Macintosh ...

Page 26: ...n tones in the images To use Vivid Photo select the Vivid Photo Vivid Photo Vivid Photo Vivid Photo check box on the Effects Effects Effects Effects tab To use Vivid Photo select the Vivid Photo Vivid Photo Vivid Photo Vivid Photo check box in the Special Effects Special Effects Special Effects Special Effects Note In Windows Me Windows 98 or Windows 95 The Vivid Photo function will not be availab...

Page 27: ...ecorded with your digital camera To use Photo Noise Reduction select the Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction check box on the Effects Effects Effects Effects tab To use Photo Noise Reduction select the Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction check box on the Special Effects Special Effects Special E...

Page 28: ...nter new settings in Profiles The Add to Profiles dialog box opens 4 Click OK 5 Click OK on the Profiles tab This registers your printer driver print settings Note You can retrieve or delete the print settings profile at any time Retrieving profile Select the desired profile from Printing Profiles Printing Profiles Printing Profiles Printing Profiles and click Retrieve Retrieve Retrieve Retrieve f...

Page 29: ...ick Close in the Register Settings dialog box This registers your printer driver print settings Note You can retrieve or delete the saved driver settings at any time Retrieving print settings Select the name of the settings to retrieve from the Settings list and click Import Import Import Import Deleting unwanted drivers settings Select the name of the settings to delete from the Settings list and...

Page 30: ... basic introduction to the many features offered by your printer driver Note For detailed description of the printer driver functions refer to the User s Guide Printing with Borderless Printing Reducing Noise from Images Recorded with Digital Camera Smoothing the Rough Edges of Certain Images Automatically Resizing the Image to Fit the Page Resizing the Image by Selecting the Scaling Ratio Adding ...

Page 31: ...BCI 3eBK Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank If an ink tank needs replacing as soon as printing begins the POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp will change from green to orange and flash four times It is important to quickly identify the empty tank using the BJ Status Monitor Windows or error messages Macintosh and replace it Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink level...

Page 32: ...ank as soon as possible The ink tank with X symbol is out of ink Replace with a new ink tank Press the RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL button to resume printing with an empty ink tank When printing is finished replace the ink tank immediately If you continue printing with an empty ink tank it will be a cause of trouble Menu screens will vary to some degree depending on your...

Page 33: ...etected When Low Ink is Detected The following message is displayed as soon as a print job starts Indicates ink low Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible Press the RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL button to resume printing with the ink tank empty When printing is finished replace the ink tank immediately If you continue printing with an empty ink tank it will be a ca...

Page 34: ...Push the tab and remove the ink tank 3 Prepare 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 Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables Do ...

Page 35: ... re attach the protective cap once you have removed it z Once the protective cap is removed do not touch the open ink port Note z To maintain optimal Print Quality use an ink tank within six months of first use z Once an ink tank has been used do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open An ink tank left out in the open and then reinstalled in the printer may not function z Color...

Page 36: ...sure that the ink tank is installed securely z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem contact the Customer Care Center Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 35 If the print quality is poor Print Head Cleanin...

Page 37: ...tly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu on page 20 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern 3 When the confirmation message is displayed click OK OK OK OK See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Noz...

Page 38: ...s Utilities to open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility dialog box 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern 3 When the confirmation message is displayed click OK OK OK OK See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 37 1 1 1 1 Select Test Print Test Print Test Print Te...

Page 39: ...es dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu on page 20 1 1 1 1 Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning See Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning on page 37 2 2 2 2 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment See Aligning Print Head Aligni...

Page 40: ...n the message is displayed click OK OK OK OK 1 Ensure the printer is on 2 Open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility dialog box 1 Select Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup in the File File File File menu 2 Click Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility dialog box 1 Click the Maintenanc...

Page 41: ...seconds Note z Print head cleaning can be performed also from the printer itself Ensure the printer is on Hold down the RESUME RESUME RESUME RESUME CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL button until the POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp flashes once z After print head cleaning finishes print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head nozzles are clean See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing th...

Page 42: ...nter Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu on page 20 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning 3 Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned and then click OK OK OK OK All colors All colors All colors All colors All nozzles Black Black Black Black Black ink no...

Page 43: ... nozzles 4 When the message is displayed click OK OK OK OK Important The process takes one or two minutes to complete so simply wait until the POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp stops flashing Note After print head deep cleaning finishes print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head nozzles are clean See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozz...

Page 44: ...rectly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu on page 20 3 Print the pattern 1 Click the Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance tab 2 Click Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment 3 When the confirmation message is displayed...

Page 45: ...n more detailed adjustments If streaks appear on the printed surface when you use the printer follow the procedure below to adjust the printing 1 Check that the paper that you normally use is set in the printer and then click OK OK OK OK 2 Select the best patterns from Columns G and H enter their numbers then click OK OK OK OK The best patterns will be smooth and have no streaks in the border indi...

Page 46: ...ern 4 Align the Print Head 1 Look at the print out From the patterns select the most even least irregular patterns and enter the number that corresponds Note If this is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column K pick the setting that procedures the least noticeable vertical white stripes 1 1 1 1 Select Test Print Test Print Test Print Test Print from the pull down menu 2 2 2 2 Click Print H...

Page 47: ... the procedure below to adjust the printing 1 Check that the paper that you normally use is set in the printer and then click OK OK OK OK 2 Select the best patterns from Columns G and H enter their numbers then click OK OK OK OK The best patterns will be smooth and have no streaks in the border indicated by the arrows Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes 4 Click Cancel Cance...

Page 48: ...ing Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware on page 50 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly on page 51 Handling Error Messages Handling Error Messages Handling Error Messages Handling Error Messages on page 52 An Error Message Appears on the Scr...

Page 49: ...M CD ROM CD ROM icon Double click the CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM icon on your desktop to start installation Installation CD ROM not working properly Confirm that there are no problems with the Setup Software User s Guide CD ROM Use Windows Explorer to confirm that the CD ROM can be read Confirm that the CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM icon is displayed on the desktop If there is any problem with the ...

Page 50: ...ad location See Aligning Print Head Aligning Print Head Aligning Print Head Aligning Print Head on page 42 Print head is clogged Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern clean the print head If ink supply is uneven See Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning on page 37 Print ...

Page 51: ... 3 Click the Color Color Color Color icon then drag the Intensity Intensity Intensity Intensity slide bar to set the intensity Paper feed roller is dirty Clean the paper feed roller See Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly on page 51 Printed Surface is Scratched Inappropriate paper type used Check to see if the paper yo...

Page 52: ... Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance tab and then Start Status Monitor Start Status Monitor Start Status Monitor Start Status Monitor 3 Click Display Print Queue Display Print Queue Display Print Queue Display Print Queue 4 Select Cancel All Documents Cancel All Documents Cancel All Documents Cancel All Documents in the Printer Printer Printer Printer menu Click Yes Yes Yes Yes when a confirmation...

Page 53: ...4 Hold the RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL button down and release after the POWER lamp flashes three times then feed the sheet of paper Repeat this operation three times If the printer still does not feed the envelopes or the post cards properly through the printer even after the cleaning operation repeat the procedures Paper Jams 1 Gently pull the jammed paper out of the ...

Page 54: ...Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank on page 29 Six flashes Indicatesprint head not installed Install print head If print head is already installed remove the print head and check the contacts for foreign matter then reinstall After reinstall the print head you may need to realign it Seven flashes Indicates defective print head Remove the print head and check the conta...

Page 55: ...ror No X203 Printer driver fault There is a problem with the printer driver Uninstall then reinstall printer driver Refer to the User s Guide for instructions on how to uninstall the printer driver Error No X300 Printer not ready If the POWER lamp is off turn the printer on If the POWER lamp is flashing green the printer is initializing Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing Printer not properly...

Page 56: ...olor Printing in Grayscale Reversing the Page Printing Order Printing on Nonstandard Size Paper Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation Registering Printer Driver Settings Printing Media Compatible Media Types Envelopes High Resolution Paper HR 101N Glossy Photo Paper GP 301N GP 301 High Gloss Photo Film HG 201 Glossy Photo Cards FM 101 Photo Paper Pro PR 101 Photo Paper Pro PC 101S Photo Paper Pl...

Page 57: ...5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Storage environment Storage environment Storage environment Storage environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Temperature 0 to ...

Page 58: ...indows 98 Windows 95 15MB Windows Me Windows 98 Windows 95 15MB Windows Me Windows 98 Windows 95 15MB USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre installed Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98 This includes Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows Me upgraded from pre installed Windows 98 or later z z z z Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB Use a Macintosh series comp...

Page 59: ...wer supply and call for service Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collects on the plug and the power outlet If...

Page 60: ...xtension lead cord Do not use an extension lead cord Do not use an extension lead cord Do not use an extension lead cord Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase Never use a power supply...

Page 61: ...ged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of a shielded cable is required to comply w...

Page 62: ... by the manufacturer or producer thereof 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 t...

Page 63: ... ASF nearest you 1 800 423 2366 select automated support options If the problem cannot be corrected by using one of the above technical support options repair options are available at the time of your call to the Free live technical support number above or via the website at www canontechsupport com www canontechsupport com www canontechsupport com www canontechsupport com This limited warranty gi...

Page 64: ...es dialog box directly from the Start menu 20 Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your appli cation program 19 P Page Setup 50 Page Setup dialog box 50 Paper feed roller 51 Paper Jams 51 Paper Size 9 Paper Thickness Lever 4 6 49 Photo Noise Reduction 25 Photo Optimizer PRO 23 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 6 12 15 Photo Paper Pro 6 12 15 PhotoRecord 11 PhotoStitch 11 POWER button 2 POWER lamp ...

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