Series Photo Printer Direct Printing Guide
Contents Contents Operation Panel and Menu Display Operation Panel Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Menu Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Printing Flow Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Supported by this printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Panel and Menu Display The names and functions of the controls on the operation panel, how to display the menus, and the items in the menus are described below: Operation Panel Names and Functions (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) (8) (4) (7) (13) (9) (10) (11) (12) (1) Power Button Press to turn the printer on or off. (2) Power Lamp Off: the printer is turned off. Green: the printer is ready to print. Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing.
(9) Buttons Press to scroll through the options or to scroll the screen. (10) Photo Viewer Button Press to start/exit the Photo Viewer. This button is also used to save the data stored in the memory card on the hard disk of the computer. For more details about Photo Viewer, see “Using Photo Viewer” on page 29. (11) Print Button Press to start printing according to the settings displayed on the LCD. (12) Cancel Button Press to cancel the settings you have made.
Menu Displays Inserting a memory card Select Maintenance From the Menu Nozzle check Prints a check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly, or that the print head is aligned properly. See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 39. Head cleaning Cleans the print head when nozzles are clogged. See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 40. Print all Prints all images. See “Printing all images” on page 18. Specify images Prints the specified number of copies for each image.
Printing Flow This is the procedure for printing images from the memory card inserted in the card slot of the printer. Step 1 Turn on the Printer. Step 2 Load the paper. Step 3 Insert the memory card.
Step 4 Selecting the Print Mode Print an image Prints the image displayed on the LCD. Specify Image Specify how many copies to print for each image. Display the Image to Print Select layout Prints the specified image in the specified layout (Borderless or Bordered x2/x4/x8, postcard, album).
Using a Memory Card Let’s take a look at different types of memory cards and how to insert and remove them. Memory Cards Supported by this printer Supported memory cards are as follows: • CompactFlash™ (CF) Card/Microdrive™ Supports TYPE I/TYPE II (3.3V or 5V). • SmartMedia™ Card Supports 3.3V card only (1MB and 2MB cards not supported) • Memory Stick® • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card • MultiMedia™ Card Other memory cards can be used through the adapter which is compatible with the above.
1 2 3 8 Turn on the printer. Open the card slot cover. Install the memory card in the card slot. The Indicator lamp lights. •If you use a CompactFlash (CF) card or Microdrive, insert it as far as it will go as shown left. The Indicator lamp lights. •If you use a SmartMedia card, insert it until it stops with its end projecting as shown left. The Indicator lamp lights. •If you use a Memory Stick, insert it until it stops with its end projecting as shown left. The Indicator lamp lights.
Removing a Memory Card Note 1 If you use the printer connected to your computer, follow the instructions for removal of the memory card from the computer. For the procedure, refer to the on-screen User’s Guide. Ensure that the Indicator lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card. Important Removing the memory card or turning off the printer while the Indicator lamp is flashing can damage the data stored in the memory card.
Printing Photograph Let’s select an image from the images stored on the memory card of the digital camera and print it. Printing an Image Displayed on the LCD 1 Turn on the printer and Load the Paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 12. 2 Insert the memory card in the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7. The stored image is displayed on the LCD. Note 3 You can set the area to print using the Trimming function. See “Printing a specified area Trimming” on page 16. Select the image to print.
5 Change the settings. If there are no settings to change, proceed to Step 6. (1) Press the Settings button. The Paper Size tab is displayed. (2) Press the buttons and select the paper size to set. (3) Press the OK button or the button. After the paper size is set, the Paper Type tab is displayed. For more information about each setting, see “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23. (4) When you have completed the selection, press the Settings button.
Loading Paper This section describes how to load the paper and select the paper sizes and types from the operation panel. Print Media to Avoid Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
3 Preparing to Load Paper (1) Open the paper support. (2) Open the cover and pull out the paper output tray. 4 Loading the Paper Load Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark. (1) Insert the paper in the sheet feeder with print side facing up. Load the media with the more glossy surface facing up. (2) Align the paper stack snug against the right side of the sheet feeder. (3) Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the stack of paper.
Media Types for Card Direct Printing You can use the following Canon media: Setting Paper size Setting Paper Type For instructions on how to display and set these settings, see “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23. Media Type Paper Rest Load Limit Paper Size Paper Type Plain Paper Letter: Up to 150 sheets [8.5" x 11"] [Plain Paper] Photo Paper Pro Letter: Up to 10 sheets* [8.5" x 11"] [Photo Paper Pro] 4" x 6": up to 20 sheets [4" x 6"] Letter: up to 10 sheets* [8.
Printing Images from a Memory Card The following functions are available when printing from a memory card: z “Specifying how many copies to print for each image” on page 15 z “Printing all images” on page 18 z “Printing an Image List - Print Index” on page 19 z “Specifying the layout” on page 20 z “Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera - DPOF Printing” on page 22 z “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23 Specifying how many copies to print for each image You can specify how
3 Specify the number of copies to print. (1) Using the buttons, select the image you wish to print. (2) Use the buttons to specify the number of copies to print. (3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 and specify the number of copies for each image you wish to print. Note For each image selected you can also set the area to print using the Trimming function. See “Printing a specified area - Trimming” below. (4) Press the OK button. The print confirmation screen is displayed. 4 Start printing.
1 Set the Trimming Mode. (1) Display the setting screens for Printing an Image, Specify images and Select layout. layout See “Printing an Image Displayed on the LCD” on page 10. See “Specifying how many copies to print for each image” on page 15. See “Specifying the layout” on page 20. (2) Press the Trimming button. The printer is now in Trimming Mode. 2 Trimming and Rotating the Sections you wish to Print. Rotate the trimming area Using the Trimming button, you can rotate the trimming area.
Printing all images You can print all images saved on a memory card. 1 Prepare to print. (1) Turn on the printer and load the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 12. (2) Insert the memory card into the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7. A stored image is displayed on the LCD. 2 Select the print mode from the Menu. (1) Press the Menu button. The menu listing is displayed. (2) Use the buttons to select Print all and then press the OK button. The print confirmation screen is displayed.
Printing an Image List - Print Index You can print a list of all images saved in the memory card known as an index print. 1 Prepare to print. (1) Turn on the printer and load the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 12. (2) Insert the memory card into the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7. A stored image is displayed on the LCD. 2 Select the print mode from the Menu. (1) Press the Menu button. The menu listing is displayed.
Specifying the layout You can print the specified image in the specified layout (Borderless or Bordered x2/x4/x8, postcard, album). z Bordered 1 z Borderless z Postcard z Album Prepare to print. (1) Turn on the printer and load the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 12. (2) Insert the memory card into the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7. A stored image is displayed on the LCD. 2 Select the print mode from the Menu. (1) Press the Menu button. The menu listing is displayed.
3 Specify the layout. (1) Press the buttons to specify the layout. (2) Press the OK button. The screen for specifying the image to print is displayed. 4 Select the image to print. (1) Using the buttons, select the image you wish to print. (2) Using the buttons to specify the number of copies to print. For example, if you select Borderless x 2 in the Layout and set the number of copies to print to "2", two identical images will be printed on a sheet.
Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera - DPOF Printing If DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings are made on the camera, images are printed automatically according to those settings. Notes z This printer allows you to make the following DPOF settings: - Image format : CIFF, Exif (JPEG), JFIF, and Exif (Tiff) - Print type - Standard : The images for which you specified “Standard” using the DPOF function are printed.
Note DPOF Printing can also be started from the Menu. Menu 1. With the memory card containing DPOF information inserted in the printer, press the Menu button. 2. Use the button. 3 buttons to select DPOF and then press the OK Start printing. (1) Confirm the print settings. To change any of the settings, press the Settings button. See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23. (2) Press the Print button. The images will be printed according to the DPOF information on the memory card.
How to Make Settings 1 Select an item to set. (1) Use the buttons to select the paper size. (2) Press the OK button. After the paper size is set, Paper type tab is displayed. (3) Repeat the same steps to set the necessary items. 2 Finalize the Settings. (1) When you have completed the necessary settings, press the Settings button. The Setting confirmation is displayed. (2) Confirm the settings and press the OK button. The screen returns to the state before the Settings button was pressed.
Borderless Printing Borderless.......... Prints on the whole paper without a border. Borderless Bordered ............ Prints with a border. Date YYYY/MM/DD ..... Prints the date the photo was taken in the format YYYY/MM/DD (2003/10/22). MM/DD/YYYY ..... Prints the date in the format MM/DD/YYYY (10/ 22/2003). DD/MM/YYYY ..... Prints the date in the format DD/MM/YYYY (22/ 10/2003). Date off .............. Does not print the date the photo was taken. Print Quality Select the print quality.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera Connecting a digital camera or digital video camcorder to the printer allows you to print captured images directly without using a computer. Use the USB cable that came with your digital camera to connect to the printer. Notes z Use only a “PictBridge” or Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder for printing directly. z This section describes how to operate a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible camera.
Printing from a Digital Camera 1 2 Ensure that the printer is turned on. Load the paper. Load the paper as shown below. (1) Load the media with the more glossy surface facing up. (2) Align the media on the right. (3) Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the media. 3 Connect the digital camera and the printer. (1) Ensure that the digital camera is turned off. (2) Connect the digital camera and the printer with the USB cable that came with the digital camera.
(1) Display the image you want to print in the Replay mode. If the camera will not change to the Replay mode, refer to your digital camera user's manual's instructions for changing the camera to the Replay mode. will display on the LCD display of the digital camera when the printer is correctly connected. (2) Press the SET button to display the Print menu. (3) Select Style and specify the Paper size, Bordered or Borderless printing, and date printing On or Off.
Other Useful Functions Using Photo Viewer The Photo Viewer application allows you to preview the print image on the display of the computer. In addition, photos can be printed at high speed through the use of the computer’s performance. Important 1 2 To use the Photo Viewer, the printer must be connected to the computer and the printer driver must have been installed on the computer. If the printer driver has not been installed, install it following the procedure described in the Easy Setup Instructions.
4 Exit the Photo Viewer. (1) After printing finishes, press the Photo Viewer button to exit the Photo Viewer. To exit the Photo Viewer before printing finishes, cancel printing and then press the Photo Viewer button. Notes Changing the Display Mode To change the display mode of the Photo Viewer, press the F3 key on the keyboard or click the display selection button on the screen.
Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer The memory card slot can be used as a memory card drive on the computer. Important z To use the card slot of the printer as the memory card drive of the computer, the printer must be connected to the computer and the Memory Card Utility (Windows) or BJ Utility (Macintosh) must have been installed in the computer. If the utility is not installed, install it following the installation procedure explained in the Easy Setup Instructions.
1 2 Ensure that the printer and the computer are turned on. Start the BJ Utility. (1) Ensure that no memory card is inserted in the card slot. If a memory card is inserted in the card slot, remove it. See “Removing a Memory Card” on page 9. (2) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the BJ Utility icon. 3 Specify the read/write attribute. (1) Specify the read/write attribute. Read-only mode ... The card slot is used only for read. Be sure to select this mode when printing images.
3 Select a language for display (1) Use the buttons to select Languages and then press the OK button. The language selection screen is displayed. (2) Use the buttons to select a language and then press the OK button. The menu, selection items, and messages will be displayed in the language you select. Adjusting Contrast of the LCD You can adjust contrast of the LCD, if it is too high or too low. 1 2 Turn on the printer. Select Maintenance from the Menu. Menu (1) Press the Menu button.
Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation The Quiet Mode allows you to significantly reduce the sound the printer generates during operation. It is ideal when working at night or in crowded environments. Important 1 2 z Print speed may be somewhat slower than in the normal operating mode. z Sound reduction is not as effective when certain printing options are selected. Sound generated during printer warm up is the same as during normal operation.
Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect position. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the order indicated below.
Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the center. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab in and remove the ink tank. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area.
4 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank in the print head holder. (2) Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 5 Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. Notes z To maintain optimal Print Quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open.
Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect (even if ink remains in the ink tanks), see if the print head nozzles are clogged and clean them first. Follow the procedures below and maintain the print head. Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following: z Open the front cover and make sure whether the ink tank contains ink. If it is out of ink, replace it. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 36.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. 1 2 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter plain paper in the printer. Printing the nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance and then press the OK button. The maintenance menu is displayed.
Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. 1 2 Ensure that the printer is on. Print Head Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance and then press the OK button. The maintenance menu is displayed. (3) Use the buttons to select Head cleaning and then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is displayed.
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. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 2 Ensure that the printer is on. Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance and then press the OK button. The maintenance menu is displayed.
Aligning Print Head - Auto head align Aligning the print head allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. There are two ways to align the print head, automatic or manual. First, try adjusting the print head automatically. If the automatic print head aligning does not work or if you wish, you can adjust the print head manually. See “Adjusting the Print Head Manually” on page 44. 1 2 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter plain paper in the printer. Align the print head automatically.
Troubleshooting Let’s take a look at countermeasures against troubles which may occur during use of the printer. Note Here, we will discuss errors indicated on the LCD, problems that might occur during direct printing from the digital camera, and problems that are also likely to occur while using the Photo Viewer. If you cannot find the symptom corresponding to a certain problem, refer to the User’s Guide.
Message Try This Photo Paper Tray is lowered. Turn the dial to use the sheet feeder. • When paper feeding is set to be done from the Photo Paper Tray, paper cannot be fed from the Sheet Feeder. Turn the knob on the Photo Paper Tray to change the way to feed paper. • The size of paper loaded in the Photo Paper Tray may be different from the paper size selected on your digital camera or the operation panel of the printer.
Ink does not come out/ Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/ White Streaks Possible Cause Try This Ink tank is not seated properly/Ink tank is empty Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them if necessary. • Check to see if all the orange tape has been removed as shown in (1). If a part of the orange tape remains as shown in (2), remove it. If an ink tank is empty: See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 35.
Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera The following messages may be displayed on the cameras or camcorders when images are printed directly. Take the appropriate action to correct the error. This section describes errors that can occur when you connect a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera to the printer. Notes z Images can be printed directly from a “PictBridge” or Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital cameras and digital video camcorders connected to this printer.
An Error Message is Displayed While Using the Photo Viewer If one of the following messages appears while using the Photo Viewer, printing may be disabled or the Photo Viewer may be forced to terminate. Error Message Try This Executing maintenance. Printing cannot be done in the maintenance mode. Insert a memory card. Insert a memory card after checking its orientation. See “Using a Memory Card” on page 7. If a memory card has already been inserted, remove it and then insert it again.
Index Index A I A Message is Displayed on the LCD ............................. 43 Adjusting Contrast ..................................................... 33 Adjusting the Print Head Manually .............................. 44 Aligning Print Head .................................................... 42 An Error Message is Displayed While Using the Photo Viewer .................................................................... 47 Auto head align .......................................................
Index Print index ..............................................................4, 19 Print Media to Avoid ....................................................12 Print Quality ................................................................25 Printed Surface is Scratched ........................................45 Printing a specified area ..............................................16 Printing all images ......................................................18 Printing an Image ...........................
