Canon IP1500 quick start Troubleshooting Printer Hardware, Documents in the Printer menu

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

Problem

Possible Cause

Try This

Printer Does Not

Print Head has

Stop printing and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to allow the Print Head

Start or Printer

overheated due to

to cool down.

 

Stops During

long periods of

The Print Head tends to overheat when printing continuously for long periods of

Print Jobs

continuous printing

time. The Print Head is designed to automatically pause at line breaks before

 

 

resuming printing in order to cool down.

 

 

 

Caution

The area around the Print Head can become extremely hot during

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

extended print operation. Always avoid touching the Print Head and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

its peripheral components.

 

 

 

 

Printing high-

Wait until the print job finishes.

 

resolution

The POWER lamp flashes green while the print data is being processed. Printing

 

photographs and

photographs and high-density graphics can take time.

 

graphics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printer cable is too

Avoid using USB cables longer than 16.4 feet.

 

long

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There may be

Restart your computer. It may solve the problem.

 

problems in your

Delete an undesired print job if there is any. Use BJ Status Monitor in Windows or

 

operating system

Printer Setup Utility in Macintosh for the deletion. If you are using the OS other

 

 

than Mac OS X v.10.3, use the Print Center for deletion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

 

 

 

 

See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program"

 

 

 

 

on page 14.

 

 

2.

Click Maintenance tab and then Start Status Monitor.

 

 

3.

Click Display Print Queue.

 

 

4.

Select Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu.

 

 

 

 

When the confirmation messages is displayed, click Yes.

 

 

 

 

The print job is deleted.

 

 

 

 

Note

In Windows Me or Windows 98

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click to select an undesired document and select Purge Print

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Documents in the Printer menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Select Applications from the Go menu.

 

 

2.

Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the Utilities folder.

 

 

 

 

If you are using the OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print

 

 

 

 

Center icon.

 

 

3.

Double-click iP1500 displayed under Name in the Printer List.

 

 

4.

Click to select an undesired document and click .

 

 

 

 

The print job is deleted.

 

 

 

Cannot Print to

Incorrect page size

Ensure that the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the

End of Job

selected

printer:

 

 

 

-

Check the Paper Size setting from within your application to ensure that it

 

 

 

 

matches the size of the paper loaded.

 

 

-

Check the Page Setup tab in the Printer Properties dialog box (for Windows) or

 

 

 

 

the Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the size of

 

 

 

 

the paper loaded.

 

 

 

 

Not enough free

Your operating system may be out of free disk space.

 

space on hard disk

Check the available space on your computer’s hard disk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Quick Start Guide Getting Help from Canon Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright Contents Basic Printing Press the Power buttonTurning on the Printer Loading Paper „ Print Media to Avoid„ Loading Paper Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading itLoad the paper „ Loading the Plain PaperBasic Printing Prepare to load paper „ Loading the Envelopes „ Loading the 4 x 6 size papers Select 4 x 6 in in Page SizeDocuments Using Speciality Media„ Photo Quality Media „ Canon Speciality Media For Media TypePrinting with Windows Click Preferences or PropertiesClick Media Type to select the media loaded in the printer Basic Printing Specify the required settingsPrint the document Printing with Macintosh Create a document or open a file to print Select Paper SizeSelect Quality & Media Canceling Printing Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printingAccessing Printer Driver Your application, select the command to print a documentAdvanced Printing Select the Canon Pixma iP1500 iconPaper and Ink Adjusting Print Quality for PhotographsPrinter Driver Settings To manually adjust Print Quality settings Open the Printer Properties dialog boxTo automatically optimize the image Advanced Printing Click OK To use Vivid Photo optionTo reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera Click Add to Profiles Click the Profiles tab Enter new settings in ProfilesClick OK Click OK on the Profiles tab Advanced Printing Open the Print dialog box „ PhotoRecord Windows Using the Bundle Software„ Easy-PhotoPrint Windows*/Macintosh Printing Borderless Photographs Start Easy-PhotoPrintAdvanced Printing Select photographs Advanced Printing Select the paper Select the layoutSelection tab Print tab Select Borderless fullWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing MaintenancePrinting the Nozzle Check Pattern „ Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the Nozzle Check Pattern Click Print Check PatternSee Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on Click Nozzle Check„ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Start Print Head CleaningSelect Cleaning from the pop-up menu If the problem remains, try Print Head deep cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Start Print Head Deep CleaningPrinting Maintenance Printing Maintenance Start Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Print the patternPrinting Maintenance Align the Print Head Click OK Pattern will be printed Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes Prepare a replacement ink tank Replacing an Ink Tank„ Replacing an Ink Tank Remove the empty ink tankInsert the ink tank Close the Front CoverSelect the replaced ink tank, and click OK „ Resetting the Ink CounterCheck the message, and click Yes Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box Printing Maintenance Reset the Ink Counter „ How Low Ink Warning Setting Works Low Ink Warning DisplayHow to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly Troubleshooting When an Error OccursCannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Try ThisPrint Quality is Poor or Contains Errors See Insert the ink tank. onSee Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing on Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Documents in the Printer menuClick Roller Cleaning Paper Does Not Feed ProperlyHandling Error Messages Number Flashes Possible Cause Try ThisAn Error Message Appears on the Screen Printer ListSee Resetting the Ink Counter on Close the Chooser Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OSAppendix Page User’s Guide Table of Contents Specifications PrinterBJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements Additional Systems Requirements for Electric ManualSafety Precautions PrinterClose to a heating source Regulatory Information Color Printer Model K10240Canon U.S.A., INC. Limited Warranty --- USA Only USA Index Index10, 15 Index Index Ordering Information Canon U.S.A., Inc Canon IncCanon Canada, Inc Canon Latin America, Inc

IP1500 specifications

The Canon IP1500 is a compact and efficient inkjet printer that was introduced to cater to the needs of home users and small offices. Known for its reliability and print quality, it embraces a range of features and technologies that make it a solid choice for everyday printing tasks.

One of the standout features of the Canon IP1500 is its high-resolution printing capability. With a maximum color resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (dots per inch), the printer delivers vivid, sharp images with exceptional detail. This makes it particularly appealing for users who require high-quality photo prints. Moreover, the printer utilizes Canon's FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology, which ensures precise ink placement and enhances the overall quality of printed materials.

The Canon IP1500 is equipped with a four-color ink system that utilizes individual ink cartridges for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. This design is not only cost-effective, but also allows users to replace only the color that runs out, ultimately saving on ink costs. The printer is known for producing high-quality text documents as well, with crisp and clear typography, making it suitable for both personal and professional use.

In terms of speed, the Canon IP1500 can print up to 20 pages per minute (ppm) for black and white documents and approximately 15 ppm for color documents. This efficiency makes it a practical choice for users who need to produce printed materials quickly.

The printer features a compact design, making it easy to fit into tight spaces, which is beneficial for home offices or small workspaces. The user-friendly interface simplifies operation, and most users can easily set up the device within minutes.

Connectivity options include USB support, allowing for a direct connection to computers and laptops. However, the IP1500 does not offer wireless printing capabilities, a factor to consider depending on user requirements.

In summary, the Canon IP1500 stands out due to its impressive print quality, efficient design, and cost-effective ink management. It is a versatile option for those who need reliable printing solutions without the complexity of advanced features found in modern printers. Whether for everyday documents or vibrant photos, the Canon IP1500 continues to be a respected choice in the world of inkjet printing.
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