Canon PIXMA iP1800 Series User Manual

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Quick Start Guide
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The FINE Cartridges are compatible with this product.
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Canon PIXMA iP1800 Series Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Max Print Resolution	4800 x 1200 dpi
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Ink Droplet Size	2 picoliters
Print Speed (Black)	20 ppm (ESAT)
Print Speed (Color)	16 ppm (ESAT)
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Paper Handling	Auto Sheet Feeder
Paper Sizes	A4, Letter, Legal, A5, B5, Envelopes
Ink Compatibility	PG-40 Black, CL-41 Color

Summary

Getting Help from Canon

Help Us Help You Better

Record necessary information before contacting Canon for support.

Customer Technical Support Sequence

Lists various methods for obtaining technical support from Canon.

Copyright

Disclaimer

About Consumables

Trademarks

Before Printing

Turning the Printer On and Off

Step-by-step instructions for powering the printer on.

Turning off the Printer

Step-by-step instructions for powering the printer off.

Loading Printing Paper

Using Specialty Media

Lists types of specialty media recommended by Canon for printing.

Recommended Paper and Requirements

Details paper types, model numbers, load limits, and settings.

Media Types You Cannot Use

Lists paper types that should not be used to avoid issues.

Important (Loading Paper)

Critical notes regarding duplex printing, cutting paper, and postcard printing.

When Printing on Plain Paper

Details paper sizes, weights, and loading capacity for plain paper.

Loading Paper Procedures

Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.

Prepares paper by flattening corners to prevent jams.

Prepare to load paper.

Opens paper support and adjusts paper thickness lever.

Load the paper.

Instructions for loading paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder.

Loading Envelopes

Printing from Your Computer

Printing with Windows

Step-by-step guide for printing documents using Windows.

Printing with Macintosh

Step-by-step guide for printing documents using Macintosh.

Routine Maintenance

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect

Troubleshooting steps for poor print quality due to clogged nozzles.

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Instructions for printing a pattern to check print head nozzle condition.

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

How to interpret the nozzle check pattern output.

Print Head Cleaning

Print Head Deep Cleaning

Aligning the Print Head

Replacing a FINE Cartridge

Getting the Ink Level Information

How to check the ink levels on Windows.

Knowing When to Replace FINE Cartridge

Indicators for when a FINE cartridge needs replacement.

Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.

Steps to physically remove an empty ink cartridge.

Prepare the replacement cartridge.

Steps to prepare a new FINE cartridge for installation.

Install the FINE Cartridge.

Steps to insert new ink cartridges into the printer.

Close the Front Cover.

Final step after cartridge replacement, including automatic cleaning.

Keeping the Best Printing Results

When You Turn Off the Printer

Proper procedure for turning off the printer to protect the print head.

Cleaning Your Printer

Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers (Roller Cleaning)

Procedure to clean paper feed rollers to improve paper feeding.

Cleaning the Bottom Plate (Bottom Plate Cleaning)

Procedure to clean the printer's bottom plate.

Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer

Instructions for cleaning specific internal printer parts.

Troubleshooting

Windows: If an Error Occurs When the Printer Is Connected to a Computer

Troubleshooting error messages when the printer is connected.

Cannot Install the Printer Driver

The USB Connection Does Not Work Properly

Print Results Not Satisfactory

Cannot Print to End of Job

Solutions for jobs not completing successfully.

Print Head nozzles are clogged.

Actions for clogged print head nozzles.

Print Head is misaligned.

Steps to resolve print head misalignment.

Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged

Causes and solutions for scratched or smudged prints.

Paper is curled.

How to correct paper curl for better printing.

Inappropriate Paper Thickness Lever setting.

Adjusting the paper thickness lever for optimal paper feeding.

Printing Does Not Start

Paper Does Not Feed Properly

Paper Jams

ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange

Error Message Appears on the Screen

Windows: Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error

Troubleshooting Windows-specific communication errors.

Macintosh: Error No.: 300 Is Displayed

Troubleshooting Macintosh error code 300.

Macintosh: Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed

Troubleshooting Macintosh error codes 1700/1710.

Appendix

Reading the On-screen Manuals

Instructions on how to access and view the on-screen manuals.

Specifications

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

Hardware and software requirements for printer operation.

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

General safety warnings and cautions for printer usage.

Choosing a location

Guidelines for selecting a safe and suitable location for the printer.

Power supply

Safety instructions related to the printer's power supply.

Working around the printer

Precautions for safe operation and handling near the printer.

FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges)

Safety guidelines for handling and storing ink cartridges.

Users in the U.S.A.

Regulatory Information

FCC compliance and related information for U.S. users.

Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY — (USA Only)

Details of the limited warranty for products purchased in the USA.

Canon USA Support Options

Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options:

Overview of available technical support services from Canon USA.

Authorized Service Facility Carry-In / Mail-In Service

Information on service options through authorized facilities.

InstantExchange Service **

Details about Canon's InstantExchange service for product replacement.