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Canon IP1500 Printing with Windows, Basic Printing, Create a document or open a file to print

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Basic Printing

Printing with Windows

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 in Windows XP.

Create a document or open a file to print.

Open Printer Properties dialog box.

(1)Select Print from the application software's File menu.

(2) Ensure that Canon PIXMA iP1500 is selected.

(3) Click Preferences or Properties.

Note In Windows 2000, click the Main tab in the Print dialog box.

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Canon IP1500 quick start Printing with Windows, Basic Printing, Create a document or open a file to print

Contents

Photo Printer Quick Start GuideHelp Us Help You Better Getting Help from CanonCanon U.S.A. Customer Technical Support Sequence Before you contact Canon, please record the following informationPhoto Printer Quick Start Guide Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks Contents ContentsPrinting Maintenance TroubleshootingTurning on the Printer Basic Printing1 Press the POWER button Basic Printing„ Print Media to Avoid Loading Paper„ Loading Paper Basic PrintingBasic Printing „ Loading the Plain Paper2 Prepare to load paper 3 Load the paperBasic Printing „ Loading the EnvelopesBasic Printing „ Loading the 4 x 6 size papers3 Select 4 x 6 in in Page Size „ Photo Quality Media Using Speciality MediaDocuments „ Media Suited to BusinessPrinter Driver Settings „ Canon Speciality MediaBasic Printing Media NameBasic Printing Printing with WindowsCreate a document or open a file to print Open Printer Properties dialog box4 Print the document Basic Printing 3 Specify the required settings1 Click Media Type to select the media loaded in the printer See Canceling Printing on page Printing with MacintoshBasic Printing Create a document or open a file to print Select Paper SizeSee Adjusting Print Quality on page 3 Specify the required settingsBasic Printing 2 Select Quality & Media1 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing Canceling PrintingPrinting is canceled and paper is fed out Basic PrintingAdvanced Printing Accessing Printer DriverPrinter Driver Settings Adjusting Print Quality for PhotographsAdvanced Printing 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences or PropertiesSee Printing with Macintosh on page To manually adjust Print Quality settingsTo automatically optimize the image 4 Click OK Advanced PrintingTo use Vivid Photo option Note In Windows Me or WindowsTo reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera Advanced PrintingPhoto Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions, such as the sky and dark portions of the images captured with your digital camera Note In Windows Me or WindowsAdvanced Printing Click the Profiles tab Enter new settings in Profiles1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click OK Click OK on the Profiles tabRegister new printer driver settings Select all of the necessary settingsAdvanced Printing 1 Open the Print dialog box 4 Click OKAdvanced Printing Using the Bundle Software„ Easy-PhotoPrint Windows*/Macintosh „ PhotoRecord WindowsAdvanced Printing Printing Borderless Photographs1 Start Easy-PhotoPrint Note Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing2 Select photographs Advanced PrintingNote Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the Image Selection tab 4 Select the layout Advanced Printing 3 Select the paperSelection tab Print tab 2 Select Borderless fullWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing MaintenancePrinting Maintenance Print Head Cleaning on page„ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrinting Maintenance Open the Printer Properties dialog boxOpen the BJ Printer Utility dialog box Printing MaintenancePrint the Nozzle Check Pattern See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on pagePrinting Maintenance „ Examining the Nozzle Check PatternSee Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page If there are neither missing lines nor white stripes in the nozzle check pattern, click Exit to finish the nozzle check Printing MaintenancePrinting Maintenance Print Head Cleaning3 Start Print Head Cleaning Ensure that the printer is turned on3 Start Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance1 Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu 3 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OKSee Print Head Deep Cleaning on page Printing MaintenanceSee Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on pagePrinting Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning Ensure that the printer is turned onEnsure that the printer is turned on Printing MaintenanceOpen the BJ Printer Utility dialog box Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head1 Click the Maintenance tab 3 Click OK When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK4 Align the Print Head Printing Maintenance2 Enter the numbers 3 Click OK Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box Printing MaintenancePrint the pattern 1 Select Test Print from the pop-up menu 2 Click Print Head Alignment4 Align the Print Head Printing Maintenance2 Enter the numbers 3 Click Send „ Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink TankPrinting Maintenance 3 Prepare a replacement ink tankInsert the ink tank Printing MaintenanceClose the Front Cover Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed itMessage Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement „ Resetting the Ink CounterPrinting Maintenance Check the message, and click YesPrinting Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box2 Click Ink Counter Reset 3 Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK1 Select Remaining ink level setting from the pop-up menu Printing Maintenance 2 Reset the Ink Counter2 Click Ink Counter Reset 3 Select the newly installed ink tank 4 Click OKPrinting Maintenance „ How Low Ink Warning Setting WorksNote How to Check Ink Level Low Ink Warning DisplayPrinting Maintenance How to Display Low Ink Warning CorrectlyTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCannot Install the Printer Driver on page Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors on pageTroubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer DriverProblem described in the Easy Setup InstructionsTroubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains ErrorsProblem Possible CauseProblem TroubleshootingPossible Cause Try ThisTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer HardwareProblem Possible CauseTroubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed ProperlyProblem Possible CauseTroubleshooting Handling Error MessagesNumber of Flashes Possible CauseTroubleshooting An Error Message Appears on the ScreenProblem Possible CauseProblem TroubleshootingSee Resetting the Ink Counter on page Possible CauseAppendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS15 To ensure highest quality output, carry out Print Head alignment AppendixAppendix User’s Guide Table of ContentsAppendix SpecificationsPrinter BJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements AppendixAdditional Systems Requirements for Electric Manual Appendix Safety PrecautionsIf a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately AppendixInk may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burnsAppendix Regulatory InformationColor Printer Model K10240 Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsAppendix CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- USA OnlyAppendix The location of the ASF nearest you for carry-in serviceIndex Index Troubleshooting10, 15 Printer Properties dialog boxIndex Index Description Ordering InformationOrder # Ink TanksCanon U.S.A., Inc Quick Start GuideCanon Inc Canon Canada, Inc