Canon Technology: Easy Scroll Wheel

The latest models of Canon multifunction printer (all in one printer) are equipped by helpful button 'Easy Scroll Wheel'. With the OK button in the its circle, this button help us access various menu of the printer more easily than before.
To make the operation easier,Easy Scroll Wheel button work together with HOME and NAVI buttons.
HOME is the starting point for easy-to-understand operations. You can just push this button whenever you want to go back to home menu.
NAVI button helps start operation seamlessly by looking for navigation depending on the purpose, and jumping directly to the function what you want to print.  

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PIXMA: Behind Logo Type Design

PI = Pixel; represent the highest image quality.
MA = Maximum and Power; represent the greatest speed.

In this chance we talk about history of Canon inkjet printer PIXMA series name and logo type design.

The 'X' in the PIXMA logo type design expresses the Canon approach. The 'X' symbolize the close link beetwen input and ouput.As the world's only manufaccturer with technological capabilities from the input through output stages,Canon will continue to deliver prouducts that can print extremely precise input with the highest quality and greatest speed. This 'X' represent this goal that only Canon can achieve.

The three types of DNA backing up the PIXMA commitment.

EOS Digital DNA: Photographic Technology
This is the EOS Digital DNA from Canon's starting point: cameras.

imageRUNNER DNA: Copier Technology
PIXMA image processing is conducted through the incorporation of advanced digital color-copier technology.

Inkjet printing technology DNA: Print Head Technology
This is the inkjet printing technology DNA. Canon's print head technology,which stands at the apex of the world's inkjet printers,serves as the foundation for PIXMA .

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Canon Technology: Two Way Paper Feeding

Starting from previous of printer model e.g Canon pixma ip3000,Canon introduce two sources of paper feed for their new printer named two way paper feeding that aimed to reduce the amount of time required for changing paper types. These two sources of paper are :

1. Rear Tray/Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF)
2. Paper Tray / Cassette

Auto Sheet Feeder is paper source located in back of the printer. The ASF usually used for:

• Photo paper
• Thick paper
• Less sheet of paper

Paper Tray/Cassette is paper source located in front of the printer,usually used for:

• Plain paper
• Thin paper
• More sheet of paper

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Remaining Ink Level Detection Function of Canon Pixma iP1200,1300,1600,1700,1800,1880,2200,2580

Related Models:
Canon Pixma iP1200,1300,1600,1700,1800.1880,2200,2580

These printer have a function to detect the remaining ink level in the ink cartridge.
Detection method:
Dot counting (Counted for each BK/CL ink cartridge). Especially for CL cartridge: The remaining ink level is detected by total counted dot values of 3 colors of ink.
Display method:
Displayed on the Status Monitor (at 4 levels listed below for each BK/CL ink cartridge)

Level 1: Approx. 70% of ink remaining

Level 2: Approx. 40% of ink remaining

Level 3: Indication of “!” mark (Remaining ink level is low)

Level 4: Indication of “X” mark (No ink remaining)

Accuracy:
The margin of error of detection accuracy is +/-10% in normal printing.
The margin of error is likely to be large in the following specific print patterns:
When printing continuously using any one of the CMY colors of ink
> As the remaining ink level is calculated by the counted dot value of the least remaining ink of 3 colors, if any of the C/M/Y inks is heavily consumed, the margin of error for remaining ink increases.
When performing continuous BK solid printing
> With continuous printing, ink flow from the tank to the ink chamber can be
interrupted, after which ink remains unused in the tank.
- When a once-used ink cartridge is installed, the actual remaining ink level is not detected, and an error indicating the remaining ink amount is unknown occurs.
Deactivating ink level detection function will clear the error, and printing can be done. In other word, the function to detect the remaining ink amount is disabled (ink status is not displayed).
e.g.: An ink cartridge was once used in another printer.
A current ink cartridge is removed from the printer.
-> A new ink cartridge is installed.
->The removed ink cartridge is installed again after removing the new ink cartridge.
- Due to the specific print pattern, the actual remaining ink level does not match the indicated remaining ink level.
This is because a detection error can be large in specific print patterns (such as continuous printing using any one of the CMY colors of ink or continuous solid printing, etc.).

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Convertibility of Canon Printer

"After resetting waste ink counter my printer Canon Pixma ip1200 detected as Canon Pixma ip1600. What can I do?. How come?"

This panic printer user post his problem in Fixya.com where I active as one of expert there. Well, I want to inform you that some of canon inkjet printers are identical each other due to feature, electrical and mechanical system. Some of them fully convertible; we can change the model in some click without changing the hardware. While, some of them need logic board replacement to the equivalent models to convert.

Below are some of canon inkjet printers that fully convertible each other:

• Canon i250,i255,i350,i355
• Canon pixma iP1200,iP1600,iP2200
• Canon pixma iP1300,iP1700

Product model above fully convertible by change product model. You need run General Tool from the computer to do this.

The following models are convertible by replace the logic board:

• Canon S6300,i6100,i6500
• Canon pixma ix4000/ix5000

Actually, more models are convertible. That just some of popular model we know. Remember, you have to know the following facts if you convert your printer model:

• You need re-install printer driver to the model detected by the computer.
• All EEPROM data will be lost (include waste ink counter, page count, etc) and can not be restore.
• Some features may not work properly

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