Canon PIXMA iP3600 Inkjet Photo Printer 2868B002 User Manual

Photo Printer  
iP3600  
series  
Getting Started  
=Read Me First=  
Make sure to read this manual before using the printer. Please keep it in hand for future reference.  
Contents  
Check the Included Items  
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Turn the Power On  
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Install the Print Head  
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Install the Ink Tanks  
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Install the Software  
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Loading Paper  
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After Installing the Printer  
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Check the Included Items  
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Print Head  
• Manuals  
ink tank  
power cord  
• Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)  
• Warranty  
• Before turning on the printer, remove all the orange tapes and the protective sheets.  
• A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer.  
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Turn the Power On  
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(A)  
(B)  
(2)  
(1)  
Plug in the power cord on the left side at the  
back of the printer and connect the other end  
to the wall outlet.  
Press the ON button (A) to turn on the printer.  
Confirm that the POWER lamp (B) lights  
green.  
• The printer may make some operating noises.  
This is normal operation.  
• Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.  
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Install the Print Head  
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(D)  
(B)  
(C)  
(A)  
Open the Paper Output Tray (A) and the Top  
Cover (B).  
Raise the Print Head Lock Lever (D).  
The Print Head Holder (C) comes out. (This is where  
you install the Print Head.)  
• Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until it stops. (The Print  
Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.)  
• Do not handle the Print Head  
roughly such as applying them  
excessive pressure or dropping  
them.  
• The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves.  
This is normal operation.  
• If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the  
printer is turned on.  
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(D)  
Remove the Print Head from  
the silver package.  
Remove and discard the orange  
protective cap.  
Tilt the Print Head and set it in place. Lower the Print Head Lock Lever  
(D) completely.  
• Do not to knock the Print Head against the sides of the Holder.  
Pinch the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it gently.  
• There may be some transparent or light blue ink on the inside of the bag the Print  
Head comes in, or the inside of the protective cap - this has no effect on print  
quality. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items. Be careful  
not to stain your hands.  
• Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily.  
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Install the Ink Tanks  
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(A)  
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(1)  
(2)  
Pull the orange tape (1) in the  
While pressing down with your left thumb, twist off the  
orange protective cap (A) located on the bottom of the  
ink tank.  
direction of the arrow to peel off the  
protective film and remove the film (2)  
completely.  
• Do not handle the ink tanks roughly such as  
applying them excessive pressure or dropping  
them.  
• If the Print Head Holder moves to the right,  
close and reopen the Top Cover.  
• Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.  
• Do not hold the sides of the ink tank; ink may splash.  
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Install the Ink Tank  
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Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank until it clicks into  
place.  
Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.  
Install all the ink tanks.  
Make sure the Ink lamp lights red.  
• Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily.  
• Match the labels when installing.  
• Make sure all the Ink lamp lights red.  
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Install the Ink Tanks  
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(C)  
(B)  
Close the Top Cover.  
Load three or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper into the  
Cassette (C).  
• Wait until the POWER lamp lights green (about 4 minutes) and go to the  
next step.  
• The printer may make some operating noises when preparing to print.  
This is normal operation.  
• For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 22.  
• If an Alarm lamp (B) flashes orange, make sure that the Print Head and the ink  
tanks are correctly installed.  
• Close the Paper Output Tray to make it easier to pull out the Cassette.  
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Install the Software  
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To use the printer by connecting it to a computer, software including  
the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk.  
The screens below are based on Windows Vista operating system  
Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac  
OS X v.10.5.x.  
Windows (P.10)  
Macintosh (P.17)  
• Quit all running applications before installation.  
You need to log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators  
group).  
• Do not switch users during the installation process.  
• It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process.  
Follow the on-screen instructions and click OK, and do not remove the Setup  
CD-ROM during restarting.  
The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been  
restarted.  
• Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier  
are not supported.  
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Windows  
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If the Found New Hardware or Found  
New Hardware Wizard screen appears:  
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(A)  
(B)  
Press the ON button (A) to TURN OFF THE PRINTER and turn on the computer, then insert the Setup  
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.  
The setup program should run automatically.  
Remove the USB cable connected  
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to your computer.  
The screen may close. In this case,  
Windows Vista  
Go to Step  
Go to Step  
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proceed from  
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Windows XP/2000  
Click Cancel to quit the screen.  
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Proceed from  
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• Operating noise continues for about 30  
seconds until the printer turns off. Make sure  
that the POWER lamp (B) stops flashing.  
• If the program does not start automatically, double-click  
the CD-ROM icon on the computer. When the CD-ROM  
contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE.  
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Windows Vista  
Windows Vista  
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AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe.  
User Account Control screen appears, click Continue.  
If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.  
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Windows  
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Click Easy Install.  
Click Install.  
Read the License Agreement screen carefully and  
click Yes.  
The drivers, application software, and on-screen  
manuals are installed automatically.  
Move the cursor over items to display  
explanations.  
Installation starts.  
• If you want to select particular items to install,  
click Custom Install and follow the on-screen  
instructions to proceed with the installation.  
• Follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.  
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USB  
When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect one end of the USB  
Click Next.  
cable to the computer, the other to the printer, then TURN THE PRINTER ON.  
• It takes about 20 seconds for the POWER lamp to light green.  
• When the printer is recognized by the computer, a message appears on the screen.  
• For better print results, it is recommended that you  
• If you cannot go to the next procedure after 10 minutes, click Help and confirm the  
message.  
align the Print Head before printing photos. To align the  
Print Head, click Execute. Follow the steps in "Aligning  
the Print Head" on page 29 for alignment.  
You can perform Print Head Alignment at any time. For  
• The USB port is located on the right side at the back of the printer.  
details, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.  
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Windows  
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When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load  
plain paper in the Cassette and click Next.  
Click Next.  
It may take a while for the next screen to appear. Click Next only once.  
• For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 22.  
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Serial Number  
* * * * * * *  
Click Next.  
If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your product  
serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer.  
• Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)  
To register later, click Cancel. User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon. For details, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 26.  
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Windows  
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When the Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the  
Click Exit.  
message.  
If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now  
(recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart. After restarting the  
computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.  
If you can agree, click Agree.  
If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.  
(This has no effect on the printer's functionality.)  
Next, read "6 Loading Paper" on page 22!  
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Macintosh  
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USB  
Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer  
and the other to the printer, then turn on the  
computer and insert the Setup CD-ROM into the  
CD-ROM drive.  
Double-click the Setup icon.  
Enter your administrator name  
and password. Click OK.  
If the CD-ROM folder does not open  
automatically, double-click the CANON_IJ icon  
on the desktop.  
If you do not know your  
administrator name or password,  
click Help, then follow the on-  
screen instructions.  
Make sure the printer is turned on.  
• The USB port is located on the right side at the back of  
the printer.  
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Macintosh  
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Click Easy Install.  
Click Install.  
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically.  
Move the cursor over items to display explanations.  
• If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-  
screen instructions to proceed with the installation.  
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Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes.  
Click Next.  
Installation starts.  
• For better print results, it is recommended that you align the Print Head  
before printing photos. To align the Print Head, click Execute. Follow the  
steps in "Aligning the Print Head" on page 29 for alignment.  
You can perform Print Head Alignment at any time. For details, refer to the  
• Follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.  
on-screen manual: Basic Guide.  
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Macintosh  
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When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load  
plain paper in the Cassette and click Next.  
Click Next.  
• For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 22.  
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Serial Number  
* * * * * * *  
Click Next.  
Click Restart.  
If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to  
register your product. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the  
printer.  
Click Restart to restart the computer. After restarting the  
computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe  
place.  
• Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)  
To register later, click Cancel. User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon. For  
details, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 26.  
Next, read "6 Loading Paper" on page 22!  
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Loading Paper  
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This section explains how to  
load paper in the Cassette (A)  
and Rear Tray (B).  
Load in the Cassette  
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(D)  
(G)  
(E)  
(B)  
(F)  
(A)  
(H)  
(A)  
Pull out the Cassette (A) and remove  
the Cover (E).  
Pull the Tab (F) in the direction of the  
arrow and extend the Cassette.  
Move the Paper Guides  
(G) and (H) to both  
edges.  
(C)  
The Cassette (A) supports  
plain paper (C) only. To print on  
Photo Paper / Hagaki (D), be  
sure to load it in the Rear Tray  
(B).  
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(I)  
(E)  
(G)  
(H)  
Load paper.  
Slide the Paper Guide (H) to  
align with the mark of paper  
size.  
Slide the Paper Guide (G) against  
left edge of the paper.  
Attach the Cover (E) and insert  
the Cassette into the printer until  
it clicks into place.  
Do not exceed the Load Limit Mark (I).  
The Paper Guide (H) will  
stop when it aligns with the  
corresponding mark of paper  
size.  
• Load paper with the  
printing side facing  
down.  
• There may be a little space  
between the Paper Guide  
and the paper stack.  
To print on speciality paper, be  
sure to load it in the Rear Tray.  
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Loading Paper  
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Load paper in the Rear Tray  
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(M)  
(K)  
(J)  
(L)  
(L)  
(L)  
(L)  
Open the Rear Tray Cover  
(J), and pull up the Paper  
Support (K).  
Move the Paper Guides (L) to both  
edges.  
Load paper in the center of  
the Rear Tray.  
Slide the left and right Paper Guides (L)  
against both edges of the paper.  
Do not exceed the Load Limit Mark (M).  
• Load paper in portrait  
orientation with the printing  
side facing up.  
• For details on media sizes and types you  
can use, refer to "Loading Paper" in the  
on-screen manual: Basic Guide.  
Printer installation is now complete!  
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After Installing the Printer  
Manuals  
Safety Precautions  
Getting Started  
(this manual)  
Basic Guide  
(on-screen manual)  
Advanced Guide  
(on-screen manual)  
Safety and Environment  
Information  
For proper use, read safety  
precautions before using the  
product.  
Describes how to set up and use  
your printer. Introduces the printer  
and its functions, the included  
manuals and application software.  
Describes the basic operations  
and gives an introduction to other  
functions available.  
Describes various operating  
procedures to make full use  
of the printer. Also includes  
"Troubleshooting" information for  
your printer.  
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After Installing the Printer  
Solution Menu  
Solution Menu is a gateway to functions and information that allow you to make full use of the printer!  
Example: Windows Vista  
Open various applications and on-screen manuals with a single click.  
You can start Solution Menu from the Solution Menu icon on the desktop (Windows) or on  
the Dock (Macintosh).  
If you have a problem with printer settings, click the Change settings or find solutions to  
problems icon in Solution Menu to open My Printer (Windows only).  
*The buttons displayed vary depending on the country or region of purchase.  
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Using Your Printer  
This printer allows you to print in various ways using the printer driver and application software installed on the computer.  
For example, you can print borderless photos, and create your own calendar etc. easily.  
For detailed operating procedures and functions, refer to the on-screen manuals.  
Now let’s use the printer!  
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Print Photos from a Computer  
Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to print photos easily.  
This section explains how to print borderless photos using 4" x 6" size Photo Paper Plus Glossy II. The screens are based on Windows Vista.  
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In Solution Menu, click One-  
Click to Photo Print.  
Select the image you want to print  
in a folder, then click Layout/Print.  
Load a sheet of photo paper in the Rear  
Tray (A) in portrait orientation.  
Click Print.  
Printing will start.  
Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts.  
When a photo is selected, the number  
Load paper with the printing side facing up.  
of copies is set to "1."  
• On Macintosh, if the Print screen  
is displayed, click Print to start  
printing.  
• For opening Solution Menu, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 26.  
• For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on  
page 22.  
• For more information, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.  
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Aligning the Print Head  
This section explains how to align the Print Head. The screens are based on Windows Vista.  
To cancel Print Head Alignment, click Cancel (Quit for Macintosh) on the dialog box.  
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Windows  
Macintosh  
Windows  
Macintosh  
(A)  
Select Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance  
tab of the printer properties dialog box. (For  
Macintosh, select Print Head Alignment for Test  
Print on the Canon IJ Printer Utility.)  
Load three or more sheets  
of A4 or Letter-sized plain  
paper into the Cassette (A).  
Select the Maintenance tab on the printer properties  
dialog box. (For Macintosh, select Test Print on the  
Canon IJ Printer Utility.)  
See below for the procedures to open the printer properties  
dialog box and Canon IJ Printer Utility.  
Windows  
Macintosh  
Click Control Panel,  
then Printer under  
Hardware and Sound.  
Select System  
Preferences from the  
Apple menu and click  
Print & Fax.  
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Right-click the Canon  
iP3600 series icon and  
select Properties.  
Double-click your printer’s  
icon and click Utility.  
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Select your model  
from Product and click  
Maintenance.  
• For details, refer to "6  
Loading Paper" on page 22.  
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Aligning the Print Head  
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(B)  
(C)  
Confirm the displayed message and click Align Print Head.  
After the pattern is printed, click Yes.  
When a message appears after clicking Align Print Head, click OK. Printing of the first pattern  
starts.  
• Do not open the Top Cover while printing.  
• Make sure that the Paper Output Tray (B) and the Output Tray Extension (C) are open.  
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Less noticeable  
Less noticeable  
vertical white streaks  
horizontal white streaks  
More noticeable  
More noticeable  
vertical white streaks  
horizontal white streaks  
Look at the first printout and enter the number of the pattern that has the least noticeable  
Confirm the displayed message and click  
vertical or horizontal streaks for columns A to G, then click OK (Send for Macintosh).  
OK.  
Click OK in the subsequent message. Printing  
of the second pattern starts.  
• Do not open the Top Cover while printing.  
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable white streaks.  
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Aligning the Print Head  
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Less noticeable  
vertical white streaks  
More noticeable  
vertical white streaks  
Look at the second printout and enter the number of the pattern that has the  
least noticeable vertical streaks for columns H to Q, then click OK (Send for  
Macintosh).  
Confirm the displayed message and click OK.  
Click OK in the subsequent message. Printing of the third pattern starts.  
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10  
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Less noticeable  
horizontal white stripes  
More noticeable  
horizontal white stripes  
Look at the third printout and enter the number of the pattern that has the  
least noticeable horizontal stripes for columns a to j, then click OK (Send  
for Macintosh).  
Click OK (Quit for Macintosh).  
Windows  
Return to step  
Return to step  
in "5 Install the Software" on page 14.  
in "5 Install the Software" on page 20.  
Macintosh  
Return to the software installation procedure!  
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least  
noticeable white stripes.  
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Specifications  
Minimum System Requirements  
Additional System Requirements for the on-screen manuals  
General Specifications  
Conform to the operating system’s requirements when higher than those given here.  
Printing resolution  
(dpi)  
9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical)  
* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at  
minimum.  
Browser: Easy Guide Viewer  
Browser: Help Viewer  
Interface  
USB Port:  
Hi-Speed USB*  
Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or  
later must be installed. The on-screen  
manual may not be displayed properly  
depending on your operating system or  
Internet Explorer version. We recommend  
that you keep your system up to date with  
Windows Update.  
Note: The on-screen manual may not be  
displayed properly depending on your  
operating system. We recommend that  
you keep your system up to date.  
Operating System Windows Vista  
Mac OS X v.10.5  
Intel processor, PowerPC G5,  
PowerPC G4  
(867 MHz or faster)  
512 MB  
Processor  
RAM  
1 GHz processor  
512 MB  
Direct Print Port:  
PictBridge  
* A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard  
is required. Since the Hi-Speed USB interface is fully  
upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be used at  
USB 1.1.  
Windows XP SP2  
300 MHz processor  
128 MB  
Mac OS X v.10.4  
Intel processor, PowerPC G5,  
PowerPC G4, PowerPC G3  
256 MB  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Print width  
8 inches / 203.2 mm  
(for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches / 216 mm)  
Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Mac OS X v.10.3.9  
300 MHz processor  
128 MB  
PowerPC G5, PowerPC G4,  
PowerPC G3  
128MB  
Acoustic noise level Approx. 41.0 dB(A)  
* When printing in the standard print quality mode on  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II.  
Operating  
Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)  
environment  
Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)  
Storage  
environment  
Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)  
Note: Operation can only be  
guaranteed on a PC with Windows as Mac OS Extended (Journaled)  
Note: Hard Disk must be formatted  
Vista, XP or 2000 pre-installed.  
or Mac OS Extended.  
Power supply  
AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz  
Browser  
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later  
Safari  
Power consumption Printing: Approx. 16 W  
Standby (minimun): Approx. 1.3 W*  
Hard Disk Space  
450 MB  
Note: For bundled software  
installation.  
550 MB  
Note: For bundled software  
installation.  
OFF: Approx. 0.5 W*  
* USB connection to PC  
External dimensions Approx. 17.0 (W) x 11.7 (D) x 6.0 (H) inches  
Approx. 431 (W) x 296 (D) x 153 (H) mm  
CD-ROM Drive  
Display  
Required  
About Consumables  
Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for  
5 years after production has stopped.  
SVGA 800 x 600  
XGA 1024 x 768  
* With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted.  
To upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the  
Canon inkjet printer.  
Weight  
Approx. 5.6 kg (Approx. 12.2 lb)  
* With the Print Head and ink tanks installed.  
Print Head/ink  
Total 2,368 nozzles (DyeBK 320 nozzles, Y/PgBK each  
256 nozzles, C/M each 768 nozzles)  
3ꢁ  
Getting Help from Canon  
Toll-Free Live Tech Support— (1-800-828-4040)  
This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges,  
Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), during the warranty period.  
Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at (1-866-251-3752).  
Ordering Information  
The following ink tanks are compatible with this product.  
Order #  
CLI-221 Black  
CLI-221 Magenta  
CLI-221 Yellow  
PGI-220 Black  
CLI-221 Cyan  
2946B001  
2948B001  
2949B001  
2945B001  
2947B001  
Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon eStore at  
QT5-1602-V01  
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