BUBBLE JET PRINTER Direct Printing Guide Table of Contents Operation Panel and Menu Display 1 Printing Flow 4 Using a Memory Card 6 Printing Photograph 9 Loading Paper 11 Printing Images from a Memory Card 14 Specifying how many copies to print for each image The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer. For details on ink tank replacement, refer to "Print Head Maintenance" in this guide. QA7-2791-V01 XX2003XX ©CANON INC.
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 discribed below: Operation Panel Names and Functions (1) (2) (3) (1) Power Button Press to turn the printer on or off. (5) (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 27. (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 Print all Prints all images. See “Printing all images” on page 17. Specify images Prints the specified number of copies for each image. You can also trim each image. See “Specifying how many copies to print for each image” on page 14. Print index Prints an index of all images. See “Printing an Image List - Print Index” on page 18.
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 Specify Image Select layout Prints the image displayed on the LCD. Specify how many copies to print for each image. 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 Turn on the printer. 2 Open the card slot cover. 3 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 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. 1 Ensure that the Indicator lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card. 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. 2 Load the Paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 11. 3 Insert the memory card in the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6. The stored image is displayed on the LCD. You can also set the area to print using the Trimming function. See “Printing a specified area - Trimming” on page 15. 4 Select the image to print.
6 Change the settings. If there are no settings to change, proceed to Step 7. (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 22. (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 22. Media Type Paper Rest Load Limit Paper Size Paper Type Plain Paper A4/Letter Up to 150 sheets [A4]/[8.5" x 11"] [Plain Paper] Photo Paper Pro A4/Letter: 10 sheets*1 [A4]/[8.5" x 11"] [Photo Paper Pro] 101.6 x 152.4 mm/4" x 6": up to 20 sheets [101.6 x 152.
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 14 z “Printing all images” on page 17 z “Printing an Image List - Print Index” on page 18 z “Specifying the layout” on page 19 z “Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera - DPOF Printing” on page 20 z “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 22 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. (4) Press the OK button. The print confirmation screen is displayed. For each image selected you can also set the area to print using the Trimming function. Refer to Printing a specified area - Trimming. 4 Start printing. (1) Confirm the print settings.
2 Trimming and Rotating the Sections you wish to Print. Rotate the trimming area Using the Trimming button, you can rotate the trimming area. Move the area for trimming Using the buttons, you can move the trimming area. Enlarge/Reduce the area for trimming Using the buttons, you can enlarge or reduce the trimming area. Trimming Button 3 Finalize the trimmed area. (1) Press the OK button. The trimming area is finalized and the screen returns to the state when the Trimming button was pushed.
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 11. (2) Insert the memory card into the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6. 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 11. (2) Insert the memory card into the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6. 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 z Borderless z Postcard z Album 1 Prepare to print. (1) Turn on the printer and load the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 11. (2) Insert the memory card into the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6. 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.
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. (3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) for each image you wish to print. (4) Press the OK button. The print confirmation screen is displayed.
1 Turn on the printer and load the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 11. 2 Set the DPOF mode. (1) Insert the memory card containing DPOF information into the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6. The DPOF print confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Use the buttons to select Yes and then press the OK button. The print confirmation screen is displayed DPOF Printing can also be started from the Menu.
Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images You can use the Settings button to set the following items: Paper Size or Type, Bordered or Borderless print, and Date (format). Settings Menu Display z Displaying an image on the LCD Settings button Settings button z Displaying the print confirmation screen on the LCD Settings button Properties screen How to Make Settings 1 Select an item to set. (1) Use the size. buttons to select the paper (2) Press the OK button.
Other Setting Items Page Size Select the paper size for the print job. Paper Type Select the paper type. If you select Plain paper, Borderless printing cannot be done. Borderless Print Borderless .................. Prints on the whole paper without a border. 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).
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. • Use only a “PictBridge” or Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder for printing directly. • This section describes how to operate a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible camera.
Printing from a Digital Camera 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on. 2 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.
4 Start printing using the print function of the digital camera. The message of “Digital camera connected” is displayed on the printer LCD. (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.
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. To use the Photo Viewer, the printer must be connected to the computer and the printer driver must have been installed in the computer. If the printer driver has not been installed, install it following the procedure described in the Quick Start Guide.
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. Changing the Display Mode To change the display mode of the Photo Viewer, press the F3 key on the keyboard of the computer or click the display selector button on the screen.
Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer The card slot of the printer can also be used as the memory card drive of the computer. • 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 Quick Start Guide.
1 Ensure that the printer and the computer are turned on. 2 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 8. (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.
Changing the Language Displayed You can change the language displayed on the LCD. 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Select Maintenance from the Menu. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance and then press the OK button. The maintenance menu is displayed. 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.
Adjusting Contrast of the LCD You can adjust contrast of the LCD, if it is too high or too low. 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Select Maintenance from the Menu. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance and then press the OK button. The maintenance menu is displayed. 3 Select Contrast. (1) Use the buttons to select Contrast and then press the OK button. The Contrast setting screen is displayed. (2) Pressing the Pressing the button increases contrast. button decreases contrast.
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. • Print speed may be somewhat slower than in the normal operating mode. • 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 and remove the ink tank. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. • 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. • To maintain optimal Print Quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • 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. Before maintaining the print head, check the following: • 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 35.
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 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 paper in the printer. 2 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 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 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 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 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. (3) Use the buttons to select Deep cleaning and then press the OK button.
Aligning Print Head - Auto head align Aligning the print head position 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 43. 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 paper in the printer. 2 Align the print head automatically.
Troubleshooting Let’s take a look at countermeasures against troubles which may occur during use of the printer. 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 Unsupported device connected. Disconnect the camera connection cable, press the Resume button, and then connect the cable once more. If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is not supported by this printer. Connect only digital cameras or digital video camcorders that are compatible with this printer. Photo Paper Tray is lowered. Turn the dial to use the sheet feeder.
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 ink tank is empty: See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 34.
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. • 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 terminated forcibly. Error Massage 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 6. If a memory card has already been inserted, remove it and then insert it again.
BUBBLE JET PRINTER Direct Printing Guide Table of Contents Operation Panel and Menu Display 1 Printing Flow 4 Using a Memory Card 6 Printing Photograph 9 Loading Paper 11 Printing Images from a Memory Card 14 Specifying how many copies to print for each image The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer. For details on ink tank replacement, refer to "Print Head Maintenance" in this guide. QA7-2791-V01 XX2003XX ©CANON INC.
