Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto iP3300 del fabbricante Canon
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User's Guide MP-0911-V2.00 FAQs How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Before Printing Main Components Loading Printing Paper Basic Printing Printing with Windows Printing with Macintosh Print.
Replacing an Ink Tank Keeping the Best Printing Results When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Pri.
Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) 3.
How to Use This Manual The screen of this on-screen manual consists of two parts: the Menu frame (on the left) and the Content frame (on the right). Note The example screenshots in this section are in English.
Note Operations explained in this manual are specific to computers running Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (hereafter referred to as "Windows XP SP2") or Mac® OS X v.10.4.x operating systems. Operation may vary depending on your operating system.
(2) : Click to jump to the previous page. (3) : Click to jump to the next page. (4) : Click to jump to the beginning of this page. Printing This Manual To print a topic, click on a blank area of the Content frame to make sure it is active, then click the Print button.
Note This searches all the on-screen manuals installed on your computer. Enter keywords in the (search field), then press the Return key. Double-click the topic to read from the list of search results to display the page. Note You can click to specify the search scope.
Note Indicates notes for operation or additional explanations. Indicates operations in Windows. Indicates operations in Macintosh. Trademarks "Windows" and "Internet Explorer" are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries.
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.
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.
Working around the printer 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.
Do not use an extension lead/ cord. Never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the printer in the country of where you purchased the printer. AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.
Never touch the electrical contacts on a Print Head after printing. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns. Do not throw ink tanks into fire.
Before Printing Main Components Front View (1) Top Cover Open when replacing the ink tanks, or when removing jammed paper. (2) Paper Guide (Auto Sheet Feeder) After loading paper, pinch the knob and slide it so that it just touches the left edge of the paper.
(6) Cover Guide Align the right side of the paper to this guide. (7) POWER Button / Power Lamp Turns the printer on and off. Lights or flashes green to indicate the power status. (8) Alarm Lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error has occurred, or when paper or ink has run out.
Note POWER Lamp and ALARM Lamp You can check the status of the printer by the POWER and ALARM lamps. POWER lamp Off: The power is off. POWER lamp lit green: The printer is ready to print. POWER lamp flashing green: The printer is getting ready to print, or printing is in progress.
(19) Print Head Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into place. Important Do not pull up this lever after installing the Print Head. (20) Ink Lamp Lights or flashes red to indicate the status of the ink tank.
Fast flashing (at around 1-second intervals): Ink tank is empty, or the printer is not ready due to an error. For details, see ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange . Off: Make sure that the ink tanks are inserted properly. If the lamps are still off after reinserting the ink tanks, there has been an error and the printer cannot print.
Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Front Feeder. Paper Handling Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model *1 Paper Support Load Limit Paper Thickness Lever Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Auto Sheet Feeder Front Feeder Plain Paper - 0.
Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" GP-501 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) Not loadable *2 Left Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper MP-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.
Photo Paper Plus Semi- gloss *3 SG- 101, SG-201 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 10 sheets (8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm) *5 , 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) Not loadable *2 Left Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Pro *3 PR-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 8" x 10" / 203.
*4 Cannot be used on a Macintosh. *5 SG-201 only *6 You can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-PhotoPrint provided with the Setup CD-ROM . Note For a detailed description of printing media types, see Printing Media . Media Types You Cannot Use Do not use the following types of paper.
Images may become smudged if you place printouts in an album before the ink is completely dry. We recommend to allow the ink to dry for 24 hours before placing your printouts in an album. Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.
(B) Front Feeder When Printing for the First Time At purchase, the printer is set to feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. If you are printing without changing paper source settings, load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Note For details on loading paper, see Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder .
(A) Switch paper source here. Paper Source Selection Scenarios Deciding on the usage of the two paper sources to print with minimum reloading of paper depends mainly on the variety of the type of paper you use regularly, and also on space limitations of the location you are setting the printer.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder: Load paper of various types and sizes, including photo paper (B) Front Feeder: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can choose to use only either the Auto Sheet Feeder or Front Feeder according to the location of the printer.
Important 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. You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.
sheets of paper you load at a time to around half (around 0.2 inches / 5 mm in paper stack height). Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the Paper Output Tray. When Printing on 5" x 7", 4" x 6", or 2.13" x 3.39" (Credit Card-sized) paper Load paper only in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Sheet Feeder Cover and pull out the Paper Support. (2) Open the Front Feeder. (3) Extend the Paper Output Support. (4) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever. Set it to the right when printing on envelopes or T-shirt transfers, and left when printing on any other type of paper.
*1 Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A) . (1) Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support. Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the Front Feeder. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Feeder. 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. See Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
*1 Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A) . (1) Load the paper in the Front Feeder with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to the far side. (2) Align the right edge of the paper stack against the inner face of the Front Feeder, and the near and left edges with the Paper Size Mark.
4 In the printer driver, select Front Feeder for Paper Source . See Printing with Windows or Printing with Macintosh . Note Select the page size of the loaded paper in Page Size in the printer driver. Loading Envelopes Envelopes must be fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Important Envelopes may not be fed properly if the Paper Support is extended. 2 Load the envelope against the Cover Guide (the right side of the Paper Support). Load with the front face UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left. A maximum of 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.
then select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size . For details on printer driver settings, see Printing with Windows or Printing with Macintosh . 35.
Basic Printing This section describes the procedure for basic printing. When printing photographs, you can also use Easy-PhotoPrint to easily specify print settings. Easy-PhotoPrint is provided on the Setup CD-ROM . For details on using Easy-PhotoPrint, refer to the Photo Application Guide on-screen manual.
(2) Make sure that Canon iP3300 is selected. Note If a different printer is selected, click Canon iP3300 . (3) Click Preferences (or Properties ) . The Main sheet of the Printing Preferences dialog box appears. 4 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to select the type of media loaded in the printer.
Note If you select Front for Plain Paper , the printer will automatically switch to the Front Feeder when Plain Paper is specified for Media Type . You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Feeder. (3) Set Print Quality and Color/Intensity as needed.
(1) Click Print (or OK ). Printing begins. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Note To cancel a print job in progress, press the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on the Canon IJ Status Monitor . To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor , click Canon iP3300 on the taskbar.
appropriate application software. 3 Select Paper Size . (1) Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. The Page Setup dialog box opens. (2) Confirm that iP3300 is selected in Format for . (3) Select the desired paper size in Paper Size .
Note If you select Front for Plain Paper , the printer will automatically switch to the Front Feeder when Plain Paper is specified for Media Type . You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Feeder. (4) Select the print mode appropriate to your document in Print Mode .
Note Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the list of print jobs in progress. If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double-click the name of your printer in the Printer List . To cancel a print job in progress, select the desired document in the Name list and click Delete .
Printing Media Compatible Media Types You can use the following sizes and types of paper and other media. Size The following table shows paper sizes that can be used and where they can be loaded. O:Available -:Unavailable Paper Size Width x Height Auto Sheet Feeder Front Feeder Letter 8.
5" x 7" 5 x 7 inches / 127.0 x 177.8 mm O - 8" x 10" 8 x 10 inches / 203.2 x 254.0 mm O - L 3.50 x 5 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm O - 2L 5 x 7.01 inches / 127.0 x 178.0 mm O - Hagaki 3.94 x 5.83 inches / 100.0 x 148.0 mm O - Hagaki 2 7.
Card 2.17 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm O - Wide 4 x 7.1 inches / 101.6 x 180.6 mm O - * Not supported in Macintosh. For paper to be loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder, you can also set custom paper sized manually. Specify custom paper sizes within the following range.
Note Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing The following media are compatible with Borderless Printing: Glossy Photo Paper (A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, and 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm) Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" (A4 and 4" x 6" / 101.
See Glossy Photo Paper GP-401 / Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" GP- 501 . See Matte Photo Paper MP-101 . See Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D . See Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 . See Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-101, SG-201 . See Photo Paper Pro PR-101 .
High Resolution Paper HR-101N This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for printing photographs. Size This media is available in A4 and Letter sizes.
Glossy Photo Paper GP-401 / Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" GP-501 This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality. It is suitable for borderless printing.
Note To prepare the data to be printed with Borderless Printing , create a document with the same size as the size of paper you are printing on, and then paste the image so that it fills the document area without leaving any margins.
Matte Photo Paper MP-101 This is a thick matte water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. It is suitable for a variety of printing purposes such as paper crafts, calendars, and photos with matte finish. It is suitable for borderless printing.
* This will help protect printouts from color fading. * Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove them. When storing printouts in albums with pockets, firmly insert them fully into the pocket. The edges of the printouts may turn yellow depending on the type of plastic folder or pocket album.
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D This paper is provided with glossy coating on both sides, ensuring superior color reproduction. You can print high quality photographs onto both sides of this paper and bind the prints into a booklet to create a photo album.
Printer Driver Settings Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Page Size: Make sure that the setting matches the size set in the application. Handling of Printed Output Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. Use the drying stand included in the Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP- 101D package to dry the printouts for more than 30 minutes.
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Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. It is suitable for borderless printing. Size This media is available in A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.
Storing Printed Output Store printouts in photo albums, plastic folders, or photo frames to protect them from direct exposure to air. * This will help protect printouts from color fading. * Avoid storing printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove them.
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-101, SG-201 This paper provides the same excellent water-resistant coating and superior color reproduction as the Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101, while offering a less reflective surface, closer to a traditional matte finish.
Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight. Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed. Storing Printed Output Store printouts in photo albums, plastic folders, or photo frames to protect them from direct exposure to air.
Photo Paper Pro PR-101 This is a thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. It is suitable for borderless printing. Size This media is available in A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.
Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight. Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed. Storing Printed Output Store printouts in photo albums, plastic folders, or photo frames to protect them from direct exposure to air.
Photo Stickers PS-101 This is a peel-and-stick sheet that allows you to make your original stickers from your favorite photo. It is a glossy sheet and is highly resistant to water. On each sheet, you can print 16 photo stickers with excellent printing quality.
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T-Shirt Transfers TR-301 This paper is used to create iron-on transfers. The image is printed inverted. Note Create an image for printing onto A4-sized paper. The image is printed with the left and right inverted to the transfer. When it is ironed onto the T-shirt, you will get the correct, uninverted image.
Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes. Important Select either DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in the printer driver according to the envelope size you are using. If you do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction.
* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope. The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat or the edges are not aligned. Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.2 inches / 5 mm. Size Use either European DL or US Comm.
Printer Driver Settings Media Type : Envelope Page Size: Select either DL Env . or Comm. Env. #10 according to the envelope size you are using. Handling of Printed Output Remove each envelope as soon as it is printed. Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The printer will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position.
The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals). You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a replacement ink tank available. Ink is out: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes quickly (at around 1-second intervals), and the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange four or sixteen times.
new one. Ink is out: The "x" symbol appears above a tank has run out of ink and the "Ink has run out." message is displayed, and then an error message informing you that you need to replace the ink tank is displayed. Replace the ink tank with a new one immediately.
ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. * To confirm the ink tank information, click About ink . Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank When ink has run out or may have run out in an ink tank, the ALARM lamp flashes orange four or sixteen times.
*1 Ink tank that may have run out of ink If the ALARM lamp flashes orange sixteen times Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. Printing under the current condition may damage the printer. Click Cancel Printing to cancel printing. Replace the ink tank with a new one.
*1 Ink tank with no ink If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times Ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. Click Delete Job to cancel the current printing job. Click Stop Job to stop the current printing job. Click Stop All Jobs to stop all printing jobs.
Click Delete Job to cancel the current printing job. Click Stop Job to stop the current printing job. Click Stop All Jobs to stop all printing jobs. Replace the ink tank with a new one. If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level.
maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified. Color ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be necessary to maintain the printer's performance.
*1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; remove only the ink tank. Important Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
*1 Do not touch the electrical contacts on the ink tank. Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction or become unable to print. *2 Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers.
(1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. *1 Make sure the position of the tank matches the label. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed.
Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out. This takes a few seconds or as long as around 20 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning.
Note If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon Service representative. If the Ruled Lines Are Shifted Step 1 See Aligning the Print Head .
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note You cannot feed paper from the Front Feeder to print the Nozzle Check Pattern. Always load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern .
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern. 5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern .
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient.
To proceed to cleaning of the Print Head, go to step 4-(3) of the Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedure, depending on your platform. See Print Head Cleaning . If no lines of the group (1) pattern are missing and the group (2) patterns have no white streaks, click Exit or Quit to exit nozzle check pattern examination.
Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber.
(3) Select the ink group to be cleaned. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning. (4) Click Execute . Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes.
Note If the problem is not resolved after performing steps 4 and 5 twice, try Print Head Deep Cleaning . See Print Head Deep Cleaning . If you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box that is displayed after printing the nozzle check pattern, the Print Head Cleaning dialog box shown in of step 4-(3) in the following procedure will appear.
Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning. (4) Click OK . Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds.
Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more powerful process.
Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before deep cleaning. (4) Click Execute . (5) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK . Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning finishes.
(1) Make sure that Cleaning is selected in the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning . (3) Select the ink group to be deeply cleaned. Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before deep cleaning. (4) Click OK . Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts flashing green.
(3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon Service representative. 94.
Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note You cannot feed paper from the Front Feeder when performing Print Head Alignment. Always load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Note Clicking Check Setting prints the current settings and finishes Print Head Alignment. 6 After the pattern is printed, click Yes . 7 Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns for each column and enter their numbers.
Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. 97.
(A) Less noticeable white streaks (B) More noticeable white streaks 8 Confirm the message, and then click OK . Important Do not open the Top Cover while printing. 9 In the same way, select the best patterns for each column, enter their numbers, then click OK .
10 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK . Note When you turn off the printer, be sure to press the POWER button on the printer. Otherwise, the settings made here will not be saved. 1 Make sure that the printer is on, and then load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
3 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. See Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) . 4 Select Test Print in the pop-up menu. 5 Click Print Head Alignment . 6 When the confirmation message is displayed, click Print Head Alignment . Important Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. 101.
(A) Less noticeable white streaks (B) More noticeable white streaks 8 Confirm the message, and then click OK . Important Do not open the Top Cover while printing. 9 In the same way, select the best patterns for each column, enter their numbers, then click Send .
Note When you turn off the printer, be sure to press the POWER button on the printer. Otherwise, the settings made here will not be saved. 103.
Cleaning Your Printer Cleaning the Inside of the Printer If the printed paper is smudged, the inside of the printer may be dirty. To always get best quality printing result, periodical cleaning of the inside of the printer is recommended. You can clean this part in three ways: See Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers .
The Paper Feed Roller will rotate as it cleans. 4 Repeat step 3 twice. 5 Load three or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. 6 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes green three times, release the button.
4 Manually rotate the paper feed roller toward you and apply a cotton swab or the like to wipe off dust or stain. Note If the dirt is hard to remove, slightly moisten the tip of the cotton swab with water. Paper loaded in the Front Feeder will gradually feed and eject as you manually rotate the roller.
Hold the Rear Cover so that the Rear Cover Lever comes to the left. Align the protrusions at the right edge of the cover with the slots at the rear of the printer and press on the lever to reattach the Rear Cover. Important Press firmly on the Rear Cover until it is fit squarely in the rear of the printer.
3. Fold a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold it. 4. Load this and only this sheet of paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the front. 5. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. 6. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button and release it when the POWER lamp flashes green five times.
*1 Load the paper after unfolding it. 5 Open the printer properties dialog box. See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) . 6 Click the Maintenance tab, and then Bottom Plate Cleaning . 7 When the confirmation message is displayed, click Execute .
2 Open the Front Feeder and extend the Paper Output Support. 3 Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper. 4 Load this and only this sheet of paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the front.
Execute . The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer. If the ejected paper is smudged, clean the inside of the printer again. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning twice, the protrusions inside the printer may be stained.
Using the Canon Setup Utility Features of the Canon Setup Utility With the Canon Setup Utility, you can pre-specify the type and size of media to be printed on from a PictBridge-compatible device without operating your computer (printer driver). Use the Setup CD-ROM to install the Canon Setup Utility.
Starting the Canon Setup Utility 1 Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable and the POWER lamp on the printer is lit in green. 2 Click Start > All Programs ( Programs in non-XP Windows) > Canon Utilities > Canon Setup Utility 2.
Important Confirm that iP3300 is shown above the Select Printer button. If any other printer is displayed, click the Select Printer button, and select your printer in the Available Printers list.
Important Confirm that iP3300 is shown above the Select Printer button. If any other printer is displayed, click the Select Printer button, and select your printer in the Available Printers list.
Canon Setup Utility Menu (Windows) (1) Select Printer Click to display the Select Printer dialog box. If there are multiple printers supported by Canon Setup Utility connected to the computer, select the name of the printer to configure with Canon Setup Utility in the Available Printers list.
PictBridge Dialog Box (1) Printing Type Select the type (layout) for printing with PictBridge. You can select from 4 x 6 (Standard) , 4 x 6 Bordered , Credit Card Borderless , Letter Borderless , A4 Borderless , and Custom .
(5) Automatic Image Optimize Select this check box to automatically optimize the color tones and brightness of the photos to be printed. (6) Send Sends the settings to the printer.
Canon Setup Utility Menu (Macintosh) (1) Select Printer Click to display the Select Printer dialog box. If there are multiple printers supported by Canon Setup Utility connected to the computer, select the name of the printer to configure with Canon Setup Utility in the Available Printers list.
(1) Printing Type Select the type (layout) for printing with PictBridge. You can select from 4 x 6 (Standard) , 4 x 6 Bordered , Credit Card Borderless , Letter Borderless , A4 Borderless , and Custom . Select Custom to specify the media type, paper size, and printing options such as borderless printing and automatic image optimization.
(6) Send Sends the settings to the printer. 121.
Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the printer. Note If you cannot find appropriate tips for your problem, refer to the on-screen manuals. Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.
Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Center Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Jams ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange POWER Lamp Flashes Green and ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately Error Message Appears on the Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Error No.
Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cause Action Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. If you were unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the printer driver. (1) Click Cancel on the Printer Connection screen.
application software running, including anti-virus software. (8) Follow the procedure described in the Easy Setup Instructions to reinstall the printer driver. Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer's disc drive.
The Setup CD- ROM is defective. Click Start , select My Computer , and confirm that CD-ROM icon is visible. In non-XP Windows, double-click the My Computer icon and confirm that the CD-ROM icon is visible in the window. Confirm that the CD-ROM icon is displayed when you insert the CD-ROM.
The USB cable, and the USB hub if you are using one, support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Be sure to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi- Speed cable. We recommend the cable to be no longer than around 10 feet (3 meters). The operating system of your computer supports USB 2.
Print Results Not Satisfactory Cannot Print to End of Job Cause Action Size of the print data is extremely large (Windows XP/Windows 2000 only). In Windows XP and Windows 2000, click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet. Then, select the Reduce spool data size check box in the displayed dialog.
Cause Action Media Type setting does not match the actual type of paper. Make sure that the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of the paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration, incorrect Media Type setting may reduce the quality of printout color.
Ink tank is empty. Open the Top Cover and check the ink lamps. If an ink lamp is flashing red slowly at about 3- second intervals, ink is running low. If an ink lamp is either flashing red fast at about 1-second intervals or is not lit, the tank is empty.
Print Head nozzles are clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output. If the nozzle check pattern does not print out properly Check if any of the missing colors are due to empty tanks.
Print quality is not set appropriately. Set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows or Fine in Macintosh. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program . (2) On the Main sheet, click High for the Print Quality setting.
Printing with the Page layout printing or the Binding margin function. When printing with the Page layout printing or the Binding margin function, fine lines may not be printed. Try thickening the lines in the document. White Streaks Cause Action Print Head nozzles are clogged.
Media Type setting in the printer driver does not match the actual type of paper. Make sure that the Media Type set in the Main sheet of the printer driver (Windows) or the Quality & Media in the pop-up menu of the Print dialog box (Macintosh) matches the type of the loaded printing paper.
Paper is too thin. When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper. See Media Types You Cannot Use . Media Type setting in the printer driver does not match the actual type of paper.
Cause Action Paper Feed Roller is dirty. (Auto Sheet Feeder) You may need to clean the Paper Feed Rollers. Follow the procedure below. Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller of the Auto Sheet Feeder consumes it, so perform this procedure only when necessary. (1) Ensure that the printer is turned on.
Paper Feed Roller is dirty. (Front Feeder) Follow the procedure below to clean the paper feed roller of the Front Feeder. (1) Turn off the printer. (2) Load five or more sheets of A4 or Letter- sized plain paper in the Front Feeder. Note Paper is loaded to aid the cleaning process and will not be printed on.
rear of the printer and press on the lever to reattach the Rear Cover. Important Press firmly on the Rear Cover until it is fit squarely in the rear of the printer. If the Rear Cover is not reattached properly, paper may not be fed properly and cause paper jams.
(5) Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button and release it when the POWER lamp flashes green five times. The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer.
to set the wait time, and then click Send . (5) Confirm the message and click OK . (1) Make sure that the printer is turned on. (2) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility . See Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) . (3) Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu.
Paper is curled. If you are using paper with either any of the corners or the whole printing surface curled, the paper may become dirty, not feed properly, or both.
Media Type setting in the printer driver does not match the actual type of paper. Make sure that the Media Type setting in the Main sheet (windows) or the Quality & Media in the pop-up menu of the Print dialog box (Macintosh) matches that of the paper loaded in the printer.
Print quality is not set appropriately. Set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows or Fine in Macintosh. Especially when printing a document that requires a lot of ink, increasing the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings is effective in reducing uneven colors.
Cleaning twice Perform Print Head Deep Cleaning. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning, turn off the printer and perform Print Head Deep Cleaning again after 24 hours or later. If the problem is still not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice The Print Head may be damaged.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Printing Does Not Start Cause Action The printer is not powered on. / The power cord is no connected. Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the Power Connector of the printer. Plug the power cord all the way in, since it may be difficult to plug.
Ink tank is not installed securely. / Part of the orange tape is remaining. Open the Top Cover and check the ink lamps. If the ink lamp is not lit, press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place. The ink lamp lights up red when the ink tank is fully inserted.
(1) Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the list of print jobs in progress. In Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click the printer icon in the Dock to start up the Print Center and double- click the name of your printer in the Printer List . (2) Select the print job to delete and click .
Your printer is not selected in the printer driver. The printer will not print properly if you are using a driver for a different printer. In Windows, make sure that Canon iP3300 is selected in the Print dialog box. On a Macintosh, make sure that iP3300 is selected in Printer in the Print dialog box.
time, the printer may stop printing to protect the Print Head. In this case, printing will not resume automatically. Turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes. Caution The Print Head and the surrounding area can become extremely hot inside the printer.
Cause Action Print Head nozzles are clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output. If the nozzle check pattern does not print out properly Check if any of the missing colors are due to empty tanks.
For details on different flashing speeds, see Getting the Ink Level Information . Printing Speed Not as Fast as Expected Note Printing speed may not improve noticeably by following the instructions below, depending on your system environment. Cause Action Printing in Quiet Mode .
Note Opening the Top Cover while printing moves the Print Head Holder to the right. Close the Top Cover, and reopen it after printing finishes. Cause Action The printer is not ready. Check if the POWER lamp is lit green. The Print Head Holder will not move unless the power is on.
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Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause Action Printing on inappropriate type of paper. Check to see if the paper you are printing on is not too thick or curled. See Media Types You Cannot Use . Paper Feed Roller is dirty. (Auto Sheet Feeder) You may need to clean the Paper Feed Rollers.
(7) Repeat step 6 three times. If repeating this procedure three times or more does not solve the problem, clean the surface of the roller with applying a slightly moisten cotton swab with water to wipe off dust or stain. If the problem still persists, contact a Canon service representative.
If the dirt is hard to remove, slightly moisten the cotton swab with water. Paper loaded in the Front Feeder will gradually feed and eject as you manually rotate the roller. Remove ejected paper. If you run out of paper while cleaning, reload the paper in the Front Feeder.
edge of the stack. When loading paper in the Front Feeder, load the paper with the print side facing DOWN. Align the right edge of the paper stack against the right edge of the Front Feeder and slide the Paper Guide against the left edge of the stack.
Foreign object in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Front Feeder. Make sure that there are no foreign objects in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Front Feeder. Envelopes not prepared or loaded properly. See Envelopes , and prepare the envelopes before printing. Once you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the Auto Sheet Feeder in portrait orientation.
Paper Jams Cause Action Paper jammed in the Paper Output Slot, the Auto Sheet Feeder, or the Front Feeder. Remove the paper following the procedure below. (1) Slowly pull the paper out, either from a paper source or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier.
you are using the correct paper and are loading it into the printer correctly. A5-sized paper are suited to print documents consisting mainly of text. We do not recommend using such paper to print documents with photos or graphics, since the printout may curl and cause paper exit jams.
(3) Hold the Rear Cover so that the Rear Cover Lever comes to the left. Align the protrusions at the right edge of the cover with the slots at the rear of the printer and press on the lever to reattach the Rear Cover. Important Press firmly on the Rear Cover until it is fit squarely in the rear of the printer.
The last extension segment of the Output Paper Support is standing upright. When printing on Legal-sized paper, do not set the last extension segment of the Output Paper Support upright.
ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange as shown below. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error.
Note If multiple ink lamps are flashing, check how fast they are flashing. Fast flashing (at about 1-second intervals) indicates the tank is empty. Slow flashing (at about 3-second intervals) indicates ink is low. For details on different flashing speeds, see Getting the Ink Level Information .
performed until the ink absorber is replaced. Nine flashes: No response from connected digital camera or video camcorder. / Connected digital camera or video camcorder is not compatible with this printer. Disconnect the cable connecting the printer and the device, and then reconnect it.
Fourteen Flashes: Ink tank cannot be recognized. The ink tank is not compatible with this printer. (The lamp on the ink tank is off.) Install an appropriate ink tank. See Replacing an Ink Tank . Fifteen Flashes: Ink tank cannot be recognized. An Ink tank error has occurred.
Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause Action The printer is not ready. Confirm that the POWER lamp is lit. If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.
(where n is a number) is selected for Print to the following port(s) . In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Details tab and make sure that MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP3300 Printer) is selected for Print to the following port .
Printing Support . In Windows Me or Windows 98, in the Device Manager sheet, double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers and then double-click iP3300 . (3) Click the General tab and make sure that there is no indication of a problem with the device.
the error, see ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange . Printer is not connected properly. Make sure that the USB cable is plugged in securely to the computer and the printer. If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the printer directly to the computer, and try printing again.
Cause Action The ink absorber is almost full. The printer has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for example. This error message indicates that the ink absorber is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing.
If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is not supported by this printer. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with this printer. Other Error Messages Cause Action Canon IJ Status Monitor is displayed.
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Windows-specific Problems Canon IJ Status Monitor Is Not Displayed Cause Action Bidirectional support is not enabled. Make sure that bidirectional support is enabled. (1) Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes .
Cannot Print in Background (Windows Me/Windows 98 Only) Cause Action Insufficient space on your computer's hard disk. Check the amount of free space on your computer's hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to delete unnecessary files to free disk space, or disable Background Printing .
Note PictBridge compatible digital cameras can be connected to your printer for direct printing. This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge compatible cameras. The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are using.
Error Message On Camera Action "Printer in use" The printer is busy, perhaps processing a print job from the computer. Wait until printing is complete. If the printer is warming up, wait until the warm-up is complete. When it is ready, the printer starts printing your print job automatically.
"Waste tank (ink absorber *2 ) full"/ "ink absorber *2 full" The printer has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print head cleaning, for example. This error message indicates that the ink absorber is nearly full. You can continue printing for a while by selecting Continue *1 in the display on your camera.
Note If multiple ink lamps are flashing, check how fast they are flashing. Fast flashing (at about 1-second intervals) indicates the tank is empty. Slow flashing (at about 3-second intervals) indicates ink is low. For details on different flashing speeds, see Getting the Ink Level Information .
advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition. See Replacing an Ink Tank . "Ink Error" If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange thirteen times, an ink tank that was once empty is installed.
*1 To resume printing, you can also press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer instead of selecting Continue on the camera. *2 The ink absorber absorbs ink used during cleaning, for example. If this message appears, you will need to call for servicing to replace the absorber and to check the printer for proper operation.
Appendix Included Items Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Canon Service representative.
Printing Area To ensure the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area inside these margins. Note Borderless Printing By selecting Borderless Printing on the printer driver, you can make prints with no margins.
Printable area (light blue): The area where it is possible to print. ( ) However, printing in this area can affect the print quality or the paper feed precision. See A5, A4, B5, 4" x 6", 4" x 8", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", Credit Card, Wide .
5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm 4.7 x 6.7 inches / 120.2 x 169.8 mm 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm 7.7 x 9.7 inches / 196.4 x 246.0 mm Credit Card 1.86 x 3.07 inches / 47.2 x 78.0 mm Wide 3.73 x 6.8 inches / 94.8 x 172.6 mm Note By selecting Borderless Printing on the printer driver, you can make prints with no margins.
Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.0 x 10.7 inches / 203.2 x 271.4 mm Legal 8.0 x 13.7 inches / 203.2 x 347.6 mm Note By selecting Borderless Printing on the printer driver, you can make prints with no margins. Borderless Printing can be specified only when Letter is selected for paper size.
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Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals Follow the procedure below to uninstall all of the installed on-screen manuals ( User's Guide , Printer Driver Guide , and Photo Application Guide ) from your computer. If the User's Guide , Printer Driver Guide , and Photo Application Guide have been installed, they will be deleted at the same time.
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Transporting the Printer When relocating the printer or storing the printer for a long period of time, pack the printer using the original packing materials. If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the printer carefully using protective material and place it inside a sturdy box.
Caution Do not transport or store the printer slanted, vertically, or upside-down, as the ink may leak and damage the printer. Shipping the Printer Before shipping the printer by a delivery service: Tape the lid of the box securely with strong tape. Clearly label the box as "FRAGILE" or "HANDLE WITH CARE.
Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) 4800 (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) Print width 8 inches / 203.2 mm max. (for Borderless Printing: 8.
Paper size Default (the setting to follow that of the printer), 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Glossy Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use", Photo Stickers *1 ) 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm (Photo Paper Plus Glossy) *2 8.
Trimming Default (Off: No trimming), On (follow camera's setting), Off Minimum System Requirements *1 *2 Interface Operating System Processor RAM Hard Disk Space *4 USB 2.
*4 For bundled software installation. CD-ROM drive Display: Windows; 800 x 600 Color 16 bit, Macintosh; 800 x 600 Thousands Colors Macintosh File System: Mac OS Extended (Journaled), Mac OS X Extended. Additional System Requirements for On-Screen Manuals Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5.
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) The printer properties dialog box can be opened either from an application program, or directly from the Windows Start menu. Note The printer properties dialog box can be opened from the My Printer application as well.
Note When opening the printer properties dialog box from Properties , the tabs related to the Windows function (e.g., the Ports tab, or the Details tab) appear. These tabs do not appear when opening the printer properties dialog box from Printing Preferences or applications.
Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Open the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box from the application program you are using. Opening the Page Setup Dialog Box Open the Page Setup dialog box to specify page (paper) settings before printing.
Opening the Printer Setup Utility (Print Center) (Macintosh) You can open the Printer Setup Utility either from the Finder or from an application program you are using. Opening from the Finder 1 Select Applications on the Go menu. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
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Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility , follow the procedure below. 1 Select Applications on the Go menu. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. In Mac OS X v.
The Canon IJ Printer Utility starts up. Note For details on how to set each function, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual or the online help.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Canon iP3300 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Canon iP3300 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Canon iP3300 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Canon iP3300 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Canon iP3300, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Canon iP3300.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Canon iP3300. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Canon iP3300 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
