High Resolution HR-101N 80 sheets (A4, Letter) Paper Super White Paper Glossy Photo Paper SW-201 GP-401 0.52 inches / 13 mm (A4, Letter) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Credit card) 10 sheets (A4), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm)
0.52 inches / 13 mm (A4, Letter) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm), Not loadable (Credit card)*sheets (A4), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm)
Glossy Photo GP-501 Paper Everyday Use Matte Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus Glossy*3 MP-101
Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus Glossy

PP-101

Photo Paper Plus Double Sided*3 Photo Paper Plus Semigloss*3
PP-101D 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" Photo Paper x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm) Plus Double mm) Sided SG-101, SG-sheets (A4, Letter), 10 sheets (8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm)*4, 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Wide) 1 sheet 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 10 sheets (8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm)*4, 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Wide) Not loadable*2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy

Photo Paper Pro*3

PR-101

Photo Paper Pro

Photo Stickers*5

PS-101

Photo Paper Plus Glossy

Media Type

Model*1
Paper Support Load Limit Auto Sheet Feeder Cassette 1 sheet
Printer Driver Setting for Media Type T-Shirt Transfers

T-Shirt Transfers

TR-301

1 sheet

Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country. *1 Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by name. *2 Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Load in the Auto Sheet Feeder. *3 When loading a stack of paper, the printed side may become marked when it is fed in. In this case, load paper one sheet at a time. *4 SG-201 only *5 You can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-Photo Print provided with the Setup CD-ROM.

You can load plain paper of the same size in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to automatically switch the paper source when either paper source runs out of paper during printing.
For details on loading paper, see Loading Paper on page 12. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder: Load plain paper (B) Cassette: Load 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 Cassette according to the location of the printer. For example, if you intend to install the printer in a small place, such as on a shelf with minimal space, you can use just the Cassette for printing.
Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Auto Sheet Feeder. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check for any usage restrictions in advance. For details on loading paper, see Loading Paper on page 12.
Changing the Paper Source
Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as the paper source. Press the Paper Feed Switch to change the paper source.
If Paper Feed Switch is not selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the printer will be disabled when printing. Confirm the setting in the printer driver. See Printing with Windows on page 19 or Printing with Macintosh on page 20. If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the printer driver settings takes precedence when printing. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder lamp (B) Paper Feed Switch (C) Cassette lamp
Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source so that the Auto Sheet Feeder lamp is lit when feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder, and the Cassette lamp is lit when feeding from the Cassette.

Loading Paper

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. Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause the paper to be jammed.

You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.

Load the paper.

(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. (A) (1)
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack.
Select the page size of the loaded paper in Page Size in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see Printing with Windows on page 19 or Printing with Macintosh on page 20.
(2) Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).
Loading Paper in the Cassette
Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Auto Sheet Feeder. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check for any usage restrictions in advance. See Paper Handling on page 4.
Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the Cassette for a long time. This may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging. If you load photo paper such as Photo Paper Pro in the Cassette, you may get roller traces on the print surface. To avoid this, load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
See Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. on page 13.
(1) Pull out the Cassette from the printer. (2) Remove the Cover on the Cassette.

(2) (1)

Adjust the size of the Cassette.
When loading A5 or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper with 8 inches / 203 mm or more in length), extend the Cassette.
When loading 5" x 7" or smaller sized paper (nonstandard-size paper with less than 8 inches / 203 mm in length), do not extend the Cassette.
Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN.
(1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to the far side. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette. (3) Slide the paper guides to fit to the loaded paper stack. (1)
(3) Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).
Insert the Cassette into the printer.
(1) Set the Cover on the Cassette. (2) Insert the Cassette into the printer. Push the Cassette all the way into the printer. If the Cassette has been extended to accommodate larger paper sizes, the front edge of the Cassette will extend beyond the front of the printer.

Specify the required settings and click OK.
Make sure that Paper Feed Switch is selected in Paper Source.
For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed.

Click Print (or OK).

Printing with Macintosh 5
Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. Select Page Setup on the application softwares File menu. Confirm that iP4300 is selected in Format for.
6 Select the desired paper size in Paper Size. 7 Click OK. 8 Select Print on the application softwares File menu. 9 Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu. 10 Specify the required settings.
For details on other printer driver functions, click to view the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked.

11 Click Print.

Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone and print recorded images directly without using a computer.
PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer. A device can be connected to this printer for direct printing regardless of the manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard. You can select the images to print and specify various print settings from your camera or mobile phone. * PictBridge compatible digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile phones are hereafter collectively referred to as PictBridge compliant device.
A device with this mark is PictBridge-compatible.
Connecting a PictBridge Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use a USB cable recommended by the devices manufacturer.

Caution

Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device could result.
When printing photos with the digital device connected to the printer, we recommend the use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it fully.

*1 *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. If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. * With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized, and the Canon IJ Status Monitor will no longer display the remaining ink level. Please be 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.
*1 *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. Replace the ink tank with a new one. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing. The printer may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition.
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 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. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. * With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized, and the Canon IJ Printer Utility will no longer display the remaining ink level. Please be 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.

When you are not using the printer for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Numerous nozzles are installed in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Just as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become blocked by dried ink. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage.
If the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink may blur depending on the paper. If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. For details, When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect on page 35.
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. If the ruled lines are shifted after running print head maintenance, align the Print Head.
Before performing maintenance Open the Top Cover and make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are lit red. If any one of the lamps is flashing slowly, the associated ink tank is running low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a replacement ink tank available. If any one of the lamps is flashing fast, the associated ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank. See Replacing Ink Tanks on page 31. If an ink lamp is flashing fast even though ink remains in that ink tank, it is inserted in the wrong position. Make sure that the ink tank of the correct color is inserted in each position, matching the label. See Replacing an Ink Tank on page 26. If the ink tank lamp is not lit, the tank is not set properly. Press the mark on the ink tank until the tank clicks into place. Make sure that all packaging material is peeled off the ink tank. See Prepare the replacement tank. on page 32. Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. See Print Results Not Satisfactory on page 64.

Step 1

See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 36. If lines are missing or if white streaks appear After cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern.

Step 2

See Print Head Cleaning on page 39. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice

Step 3

Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Open the printer properties dialog box. Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink group to be deeply cleaned. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK.
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. This takes about 75 seconds.
Check the condition of the Print Head.
(1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition. See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 36. If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. See Replacing an Ink Tank on page 26. (2) If the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. (3) If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative.
With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box. Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.
(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. When cleaning the nozzles of black ink tanks: Select Black to clean the nozzles of PGI-5BK, Color to clean the nozzles of CLI-8BK.
(4) 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. This takes about 75 seconds.

Aligning the Print Head

If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
Automatic Print Head Alignment
For Automatic Print Head Alignment, follow the procedure below.

Manual Print Head Alignment
If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, follow the procedure below to perform Manual Print Head Alignment to precisely align the Print Head. For details on performing Automatic Print Head Alignment, see Automatic Print Head Alignment

on page 44.

Make sure that the printer is on and load three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette. Important
You cannot print the print head alignment pattern if paper of size other than A4 or Letter is loaded. Be sure to use A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper. Open the printer properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings. Select the Align heads manually check box, and then click Send. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. In the Maintenance sheet click Print head alignment. When the confirmation message is displayed, click Print Head Alignment. Important
Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
10 After the pattern is printed, click Yes.
11 Look at the printout. From the patterns, select
the most even, least irregular patterns for each column and enter their numbers. Click OK.
12 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
13 In the same way, select the best patterns for
each column, enter their numbers, then click OK.
Columns G to J are striped vertically and columns K and L are striped horizontally. For Columns K and L, the best patterns will be smooth and have no streaks in the border indicated by the arrows.
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
(A) (A) Less noticeable white streaks (B) More noticeable white streaks
14 When the confirmation message is displayed,

click OK. Important

15 In the same way, select the most even patterns for each column, enter their

numbers, then click OK.

The paper cleans the Paper Feed Rollers as it feeds through the printer.
Repeat step 7 three times.
If there are no signs of improvement after performing cleaning three times, contact a Canon service representative.
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 two ways: See Cleaning with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning) on page 56. See Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer on page 59.
When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, be sure to clean the inside of the printer before printing.
Cleaning with the Printer Driver (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. Cleaning the Inside of the Printer without a Computer The inside of the printer can also be cleaned without a computer; it can be performed from the printer itself.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. 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. 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. 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. Clean them according to instructions. See Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Printer on page 59.
Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension. Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper. Load this and only this sheet of paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the front. Open the printer properties dialog box.

(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. 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. In this case, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
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 on page 5. When performing Borderless Printing, print quality may be reduced at the top and bottom edges of the paper. Make sure that the paper you are using is suitable for Borderless Printing. For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. 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. Use such paper after correcting paper curl as follows. (1)With the printing side (A) facing up, cover the paper with a fresh sheet of plain paper to avoid staining or scratching the surface. (2)Roll up the paper in a direction opposite to paper curl as seen below.

Paper is curled.

(3)Check to see that the paper curl is corrected to within approximately 0.08 to 0.2 inches / 2 to 5 mm (B) in height.

(A) (B)

We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Printing on thick paper. Selecting the Prevent paper abrasion setting will widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. If you notice abrasion even with the media type set correctly to match the loaded paper, set the printer to prevent paper abrasion. * Clear the Prevent paper abrasion check box once printing is complete, and then click Send.
Open the printer properties dialog box, and in Custom Settings in the Maintenance sheet, select the Prevent paper abrasion check box, and then click Send.
In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, select the Prevent paper abrasion check box, and then click Send. When Prevent paper abrasion is selected, the setting is also applied to direct printing from a digital camera. This setting can also be performed using the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. With the printer on, hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green seven times, and then release the button. When you turn off the printer, this setting is canceled.

Printer Does Not Start

Open the Top Cover and check the ink lamps. If an ink lamp is either flashing red at about 1-second intervals or is not lit, the tank is empty. Replace the ink tank, and close the Top Cover. See Replacing an Ink Tank on page 26. To continue printing, confirm the number of times the ALARM lamp is flashing and take the appropriate action. See ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange on page 76.

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 Replacing an Ink Tank on page 26. Ink tank not installed in proper position. Open the Top Cover and check the ink lamps. If there is still sufficient ink but its ink lamp is flashing red, an ink tank may be installed in a wrong position. Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions. See Replacing an Ink Tank on page 26. 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. Make sure all of the orange tape is peeled off the ink tank and the air hole is completely exposed, as illustrated in (A). If any orange parts are left as in (B), remove all of the orange parts.
(A) Correct L-shaped air hole (B) Incorrect Part of the orange tape is remaining. Peel off the tape completely along the perforation.
Unnecessary print jobs are left in queue. / Computer problems.
Restarting your computer may solve the problem. If there are any unnecessary print jobs, follow the procedure below to delete them.
(1)Open the printer properties dialog box. Refer to Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu in Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) of the Users Guide on-screen manual. (2)Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status. (3)Click Display Print Queue. (4)Select Cancel All Documents (Purge Print Documents in Windows Me or Windows 98) on the Printer menu. You may not be able to select individual print jobs in Windows XP or Windows 2000. (5)When the confirmation message is displayed, click Yes. The print jobs are deleted.
(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. The print jobs are deleted.

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. Repeats Note the number of flashes
Two flashes: Printer is out of paper. / Paper does not feed. Three flashes: Paper Output Tray is closed. / Paper jam.
Reload paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette and press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. If the Paper Output Tray is closed, open it. The printer resumes printing. If opening the Paper Output Tray does not resolve the problem, or if the tray was open to begin with, the paper may be jammed. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly in the printer, and then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. See Paper Jams on page 72. Possible causes are as follows: If the lamp on the ink tank is not lit, the ink tank may not be installed properly. Install an appropriate ink tank. If the lamp on the ink tank is flashing, ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing. The printer may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition. See Replacing an Ink Tank on page 26.
Four Flashes: Ink tank is not installed properly. / Ink may have run out.
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 on page 26. Five flashes: Print Head is not installed. / Print Head is defective. Follow the directions given in the Easy Setup Instructions to install the Print Head. If the Print Head is already installed, remove the Print Head once and then reinstall it. If the error is still not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon service representative. Close Inner Cover, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. Do not open or close the Inner Cover while printing is in progress, as this can damage the printer. Possible causes are as follows: Some ink tanks are not installed in the correct position. More than one ink tanks of the same color are installed. Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions. See Replacing an Ink Tank on page 26.
Six flashes: Inner Cover is open.
Seven Flashes: Ink tank is not installed in the correct position.
Eight flashes: Ink absorber is almost full.
The printer has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print Head Cleaning, for example. Eight flashes indicates that the ink absorber is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative. (You will need to replace a particular part of the printer.)

Canon recommends that you call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once the ink absorber becomes completely full, printing cannot be 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. Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a PictBridge-compliant print mode on the device before connecting it to the printer. You may also have to turn on the camera or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. Perform necessary operations according your devices instruction manual before reconnecting it to the printer. If the error is still not resolved, 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. The size of paper may not be compatible with automatic duplex printing. The sizes of media suitable for auto duplex printing are A4, Letter, A5, and 5" x 7". Make sure that the size of the paper loaded in the printer is correct. Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button will eject the paper and restart printing from the front side of the next paper. The reverse side of the ejected sheet will not be printed. Possible causes are as follows: Paper of size other than A4 or Letter is loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to dismiss the error, then load a sheet of A4/Letter-sized paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be performed using paper from the Cassette. For Automatic Print Head Alignment, always load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Print Head nozzles are clogged. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error, and print the nozzle check pattern to check the status of the Print Head. See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 36. The Paper Output Slot is exposed to strong light. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error, and then adjust your operating environment and/or the position of the printer so that the Paper Output Slot is not exposed directly to strong light. After carrying out the above measures, if the problem continues after aligning the Print Head again, press the RESUME/CANCEL button to dismiss the error, and then perform Manual Print Head Alignment. For details on Manual Print Head Alignment, see Manual Print Head Alignment on page 47. The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover. Printing with an ink tank that was once empty may damage the printer. If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. * With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any printer malfunction or damage caused by refilled ink tanks. See Replacing an Ink Tank on page 26. 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 on page 26.

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5-colour model with photo black for heightened contrast
CONVENIENCE, VERSATILITY AND VALUE
Reduce paper wastage with the convenient automatic duplex unit that allows quick and easy double-sided printing. You can also use automatic duplex and Canons PAK-101 (optional Photo Album Kit) to create your own double-sided photo albums at home. The dual paper-path allows paper to be loaded from both the auto sheet-feeder (ASF) and front cassette, perfect for switching between plain and photo paper without having to re-load each time. Prints directly from compatible digital cameras using PictBridge technology, the industry standard for direct printing no computer required.4 Individual ink tanks save you money as each colour is stored in a separate tank so you only need to replace the one that runs out.
Automatic Duplex Printing

2-Way Paper Feeding

PictBridge Direct Printing

5 Individual Ink Tanks

Image simulation
Ultra-sharp 1 picolitre FINE technology results in enhanced shading and precise detail for superb images.
PERSONALISE YOUR CDs AND DVDs Use the CD-LabelPrint software to create your own label designs and print them directly onto printable CDs and DVDs. Print images and text onto your favourite music compilation CD or holiday DVD. You can even print multiple thumbnail images for easy reference to the photos stored on your CD or DVD. BE CREATIVE WITH EASY-TO-USE SOFTWARE
Prints directly on CD and DVD media
Create your own CD or DVD labels
Easy-PhotoPrint is a user-friendly application for printing out digital photos, retouching portraits and lab-quality trimming. Easy-WebPrint* eliminates waste and frustration by automatically adjusting the size of a web page to ensure it fits on the sheet perfectly when you print.5 PhotoRecord* lets you create beautiful photo albums with imaginative layouts and captions. CD-LabelPrint allows you to layout label designs and print them directly onto printable CD and DVD media.

*Windows only

Easy-PhotoPrint Simple 3 step process
TRUE-TO-LIFE PHOTOS THAT LAST A LIFETIME A beautiful photograph is something worth keeping forever. Now with ChromaLife100, the photos you print at home can maintain all their vibrancy and colour for 100 years.6 The combination of genuine Canon ChromaLife100 ink and selected Canon photo papers lets you print long-lasting photos of unrivalled quality. Thanks to ChromaLife100, the precious memories in your albums will still be bright and fresh a century from now. Canon has a range of specialty photo papers thats suitable for virtually every photo size and use. To ensure you gain all the long-lasting benefits of ChromaLife100, make sure you choose Canons Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss or Glossy Photo Paper.

Canon Photo Papers

ChromaLife100 Ink
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PIXMA ip4300 AND ip5300 Specifications
Printer Functions Paper Feeding Automatic feed i P4300 - Monochrome: approx. 30 ppm Printing Speed2 Colour graphics: approx. 24 ppm Photo Paper Plus Glossy (6" x 4" image on PP-101 in standard mode): approx. 36 secs borderless iP5300 - Monochrome: approx. 31 ppm Colour graphics: approx. 24 ppm Photo Paper Plus Glossy (6" x 4" image on PP-101 in standard mode): approx. 21 secs borderless 9600 x 2400 dpi Maximum Printing Resolution1 Borderless Printing A4, 5" x 7", 6" x 4", Credit Card size (54mm x 86mm) Ink Tank PGI-5Bk black ink tank CLI-8C/M/Y/Bk individual colour ink tanks iP4300 - Borderless 6" x 4" photo: Ink Yield* CLI-8C approx. 387, CLI-8M approx. 271, CLI-8Y approx. 291, CLI-8Bk approx. 1305 iP5300 - Borderless 6" x 4" photo: CLI-8C approx. 436, CLI-8M approx. 290, CLI-8Y approx. 331, CLI-8Bk approx. 1600 Paper Handling and Capacity 300 sheets (ASF + Paper cassette) Approx. Paper Handling (ASF / Paper Cassette) Plain Paper (13mm): 150 / 150 Super White Paper (SW-201): 100 / 100 High Resolution Paper (HR-101N): 80 / 80 Photo Paper Pro (PR-101): A4: 10, 6" x 4": 20 / A4: 10, 6" x 4": 20 Photo Paper Plus Glossy (PP-101): A4 / 5" x 7": 10, 6" x 4": 20 / A4 / 5" x 7": 10, 6" x 4": 20 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (SG-101): A4: 10, 6" x 4": 20 / A4: 10, 6" x 4": 20 Glossy Photo Paper (GP-401): A4: 10, 6" x 4" / Credit card: 20 / A4: 10, 6" x 4": 20 Glossy Photo Paper-everyday use (GP-501): A4: 10, 6" x 4": 20 / A4: 10, 6" x 4": 20 Matte Photo Paper (MP-101): A4: 10, 6" x 4": 20 / A4: 10, 6" x 4": 20 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (PP-101D): A4 / 5" x 7": 10 / A4 / 5" x 7": 10 Photo Stickers (PS-101): 1 / N/A Envelopes (DL, Com#10): 10 / 5 T-Shirt Transfers (TR-301): 1 / 1 Supported Paper Sizes A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Envelopes A4, (DL, Com#10), 5" x 7", 6" x 4", Credit card (54mm x 86mm) Supported Paper Weights Plain Paper: 64105g/m2 Canon specialty paper (max paper weight): approx 273g/m2 (Photo Paper Plus Double Sided) Printable Area Bordered printing Top Margin: 3mm, Bottom Margin: 5mm, Left/Right margin: 3.4mm Borderless photo printing Top/Bottom/Right/ Left margin: 0mm Bundled Software Windows: Easy-PhotoPrint, Easy-WebPrint5, PhotoRecord, CD-LabelPrint. Macintosh: Easy-PhotoPrint, CD-LabelPrint Interface PC: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed3 Camera Direct: Direct Print Port (PictBridge)4 Operating System USB: Windows XP/2000/Me/98 Mac OS X v 10.2.8 or later General Features Weight iP4300 - Approx. 6.5kg iP5300 - Approx. 6.8kg Power Source AC 220-240V, 50/60Hz iP4300 - Max: 11W (printing) Power Consumption iP5300 - Max: 12W (printing) Standby: 1W Acoustic Noise Level 34dB(A) in best quality mode Operating Environment Temperature: 5-35C, Humidity: 10-90% RH (no condensation) Storage Environment Temperature: 0-40C, Humidity: 5-95% RH (no condensation) Dimensions (W x D x H) i P4300 - 445 x 303 x 160mm iP5300 - 444 x 303 x 160mm (minimum dimensions with paper trays and other extensions closed) Included in the Box PIXMA iP4300 or iP5300 Inkjet printer, CD Tray, Setup Software & Users Guide CD-ROM, 5 individual ink tanks (PGI-5Bk, CLI-8C, CLI-8M, CLI-8Y, CLI-8Bk), Print-head, 12 months warranty card, Power cord.

PRINT SPEED GUIDES

Black Text A4
Text & Colour Graphics A4

Photo 6" x 4"

* nk yield calculation is based on printing Canon 24 standard digital images on Photo Paper Plus I Glossy (6" x 4" borderless print) with default settings in Windows XP driver. The figure in the table is an average value, measured when printing continuously using the ink immediately after it is unsealed, until the ink is out. Ink yield may vary depending on photos printed, applications software used, print mode and type of paper used. This should be used as a guide only and does not take into account ink that might be used for head cleaning or head refreshing to maintain printer performance. Please visit our website for further details. 1. Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum. 2. rint speed dependent on system configuration, image/document complexity, type of paper used, P software, print mode and does not take into account data processing time on host computer. 3. SB 2.0 Hi-Speed performance requires Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 with U Service Pack 4 with pre-installed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port. 4. ictBridge camera direct printing requires PictBridge compatible digital cameras in order to P function. Check with your digital camera manufacturer or users guide to determine PictBridge compatibility. 5. Easy-WebPrint requires Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5, version 6.0 recommended. 6. p to 100 Years Life in a Photo Album when printed with ChromaLife 100 ink on selected Canon U photo papers. Kept in a photo album, shut out light and air (gas), temperature 23 degrees and 50% humidity. Predicted value from the accelerated test. Result may vary based on individual environmental factors. For more information, please visit canon.com.au/ChromaLife100 All specifications may change without notice.
The 1 year warranty can be upgraded to 3 years for a minimal cost and is backed by Canons Customer Care Info-Line support. Driver updates and Technical Support are also available from our websites canon.com.au or canon.co.nz
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