Quick Start Guide Photo Printer Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-Chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Quick Start Guide Canon Canada, Inc. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1P7, Canada Canon Latin America, Inc. 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126, U.S.A. Canon Mexicana S. de R.L. de C.V. Periferico Sur No. 4124 Col. Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo, C.P. 01900, Mexico, D.F. The following ink tanks are compatible with iP90.
Getting Help from Canon Ordering Information For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers. Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon, please record the following information. Serial Number (located on the back of the printer): Description Order # Ink Tanks BCI-15 Black 8190A003 Model Number (located on the top of the printer): BCI-16 Color 9818A003 Setup Software and User’s Guide CD version number (USCD X.
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QSG_front_matter.fm Page ii Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Canon PIXMA iP90 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2005 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc.
A208_QSG_USTOC.fm Page 1 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Contents Contents Basic Printing Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Turning off the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
QSG_Basic.fm Page 2 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Basic Printing Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your iP90 printer and how to use them. For more information, view the iP90 User's Guide installed on your computer, or use the online help within your printer driver interface. While in the printer's Properties window, press the F1 key, or click in the upper right corner. Then click the feature you want to know more about, or click Help when displayed.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 3 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turning off the printer, be sure to check that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be unable to print.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 4 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Loading Paper 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.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 5 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Paper Support and Paper Output Slot Cover. (2) Move the Paper Thickness Lever to the correct position for the media in use. Move to the right position for plain paper. Move to the left position for envelope, and T-Shirt Transfers. Note 3 • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any obstacles in front of the printer to secure the space for paper output.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 6 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Note • Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media. Loading Envelopes Use either DL or US Comm. #10 size envelopes. Important • Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps. • Select either DL Env. or Comm. Env.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 7 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Loading 4" x 6" size papers You can print on 4" x 6" size papers. (1) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Despite the direction of the photograph, load the paper in the vertical direction. You can load a maximum of 10 papers in 4" x 6" size. (When using the Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, set only one sheet at a time) (2) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the stack of paper.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 8 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Using Speciality Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality.
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QSG_Basic.fm Page 10 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing l Printing with Windows Note 1 2 • The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using. • The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (hereafter, called Windows XP SP2). Create a document or open a file to print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application's File menu. (2) Ensure that Canon iP90 is selected.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 11 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing 3 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to select the media loaded in the printer. (2) Click OK. Note 4 • From the Page Setup tab select the correct document size to be printed. • To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on the Main tab. You can control the quality in the Set Print Quality dialog box.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 12 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Note You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ CANCEL button on the printer. See "Canceling Printing" on page 14. Printing with Macintosh Note 1 2 • The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using. • The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS X v.10.3.x. Create a document or open a file to print. Select Paper Size.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 13 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing 3 Specify the required settings. (1) Select Print from the application's File menu. (2) Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu. (3) Select the Media Type from the pop-up menu. (4) Select the print mode appropriate to your document from the Print Mode. (5) Click Print.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 14 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Canceling Printing You can cancel a print job while printing with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. 1 Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing. Printing is canceled and the paper is ejected. Note 1 Click Cancel Printing on the BJ Status Monitor to stop printing. To display the BJ Status Monitor, click Canon iP90 on the taskbar. The BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 15 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Printing Data through Infrared Communication If you have a computer, PDA or mobile phone with an Infrared Port for wireless data communication, you can print data with a cordless connection with the printer. You can also print images, an address book, a schedule, or memos received from a PDA or mobile phone in a specified format through infrared communication.
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QSG_Basic.fm Page 17 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing (2) Connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable. (3) Open the Paper Support, turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer. 2 Start the Canon iP90 Setup Utility. Windows Click Start and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Canon iP90 Setup Utility and Canon iP90 Setup Utility. The Canon iP90 Setup Utility screen appears.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 18 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing (3) Select a desired layout for printing. 4×6 Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4"×6"/101.6×152.4 mm (Standard) paper without a border. 5×7 Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5"×7"/127.0×177.8 mm Borderless paper without a border. Credit Card Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 2.13"×3.39"/ Borderless 54×86 mm without a border. Credit Card Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 2.13"×3.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 19 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Changing the Document Print Settings (1) Click Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings tab. (2) Click Change on Document Print Settings. The Document Printing dialog box appears. (3) Select the printing type for the document. Note Bible, Mini 6-hole and A5 size papers are used for a personal organizer. When Printing these papers: • Select 3.66"×6.69"/93×170mm for Bible, 3.15"×4.96"/ 80×126mm for Mini 6-hole and 8.27"×5.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 20 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Note Following limitations apply on transmittable data • It does not support printing a downloaded content or photo and a photo attached to an email for security reason. • It does not support printing video files. • Depending on your device, the Fine print quality option may not be available due to the restriction on the infrared transfer capacity. • Depending on your device, it may not print data stored in a memory card.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 21 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing Performing Infrared Communication When performing infrared communication, also refer to your computer, mobile phone or PDA manual. 1 Set up the Printer. (1) Ensure that the Universal AC Adapter is connected securely. When using the optional battery, ensure that it has been charged. (2) Open the Paper Support and turn on the printer. (3) Load the paper on the Paper Support. 2 Start Infrared Communication.
QSG_Basic.fm Page 22 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:42 PM Basic Printing When printing with a mobile phone or PDA Infrared Port of printer Less than 7.87 inch (20 cm)(Do not block with any obstacle.) Effective angle (in both vertical and horizontal direction): About 10° Infrared Port of mobile phone Note 22 • By pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button, you can print the same image data transmitted from the mobile phone right before.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 23 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone to the printer allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 24 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use the USB cable supplied with the device. Caution Note 1 Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera to the Direct Print Port of the printer. Otherwise, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device could result.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 25 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing 3 Load 4"×6" paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder in the portrait position (short side facing down). (1) When loading Canon Speciality Media, load them with the glossy side facing up. (2) Align the paper against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. (3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the paper. 4 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer. (1) Ensure that the device is turned off.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 26 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing (3) Turn on and set up the device for direct printing. When the connection between the device and printer has been established, the POWER lamp on the printer flashes once. Note The power-on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of the device. Either of the following icons will display on the LCD display of the device when the printer is correctly connected.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 27 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing About Image Data Format for Printing This printer can handle only Exif/JPEG and PNG image data to produce photos. About “Paper Size” and “Paper Type” To change the paper size or paper type, operate your device to select the PictBridge print setup mode and confirm or change the settings. By default, 4"×6" is selected in “Paper Size” and “Photo”(Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is selected in “Paper Type” for this printer.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 28 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing About “Image optimize” If you use a Canon PictBridge-compliant camera, you can select “VIVID”, “NR”, or “VIVID+NR”. (Note that these options cannot be selected for some models.) Note • When “VIVID” is selected, green and blue portions of photos are printed vividly. • When “NR” (Noise Reduction) is selected, noise in blue portions, such as the sky, and dark portions is removed.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 29 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. Note • This manual refers to Windows XP SP2 operation. The operations may vary depending on your operating system. • Depending on your application program, the command and menu names may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 30 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media and ink for printing photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See inside the back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for this printer.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 31 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing 2 Select Custom in Print Quality, then click Set to open the Set Print Quality dialog box. 3 Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality. 4 When the process is complete, click OK. 1 Open the Print dialog box. See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 12. 2 Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 3 Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality. 4 When the process is complete, click OK.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 32 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing To automatically optimize the image: Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographic image created with a digital camera. Use this feature to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over- or under-exposure before printing. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 29. 32 2 3 Click the Effects tab.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 33 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing To use Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo intensifies the background colors found in photos that have fields, trees, oceans and skies while maintaining natural skin tones in the images. Note In Windows Me or Windows 98 If Background Printing has been disabled, the Vivid Photo function is not available. To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo check box on the Effects tab.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 34 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera: Photo Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions such as those found in the skies and dark portions of images captured with a digital camera. Note In Windows Me or Windows 98 If Background Printing has been disabled, the Photo Noise Reduction function is not available. To use Photo Noise Reduction, select the Photo Noise Reduction check box on the Effects tab.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 35 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing Saving and Recalling Driver Settings When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and white photos or printing documents with a special background, you can save and name these settings for future use on similar print jobs. 1 2 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 29. Click the Profiles tab.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 36 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing 1 Open the Print dialog box. See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 12. 2 3 Select all of the necessary settings. Register new printer driver settings. (1) Select Save As from the popup menu. Save Preset dialog box opens. (2) Enter a name of your printer driver settings. 4 Click OK. This registers your printer driver settings. Note You can retrieve or change the saved printer driver settings any time.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 37 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing Using the Bundle Software The Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by a digital camera and print them as photo-lab quality prints. Please use the application(s) suitable for your print purposes. Note • To install applications, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions. • For details about photo applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 38 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing Printing Borderless Photographs This chapter describes the steps used to print from photo applications included with your Setup Software and User’s Guide CD-ROM using the Borderless Printing mode.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 39 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing 2 Select photographs. (1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. Guidance Thumbnail Folder window (2) Click [ ] on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies. Increases the number of copies. Displays the specified number of copies. Decreases the number of copies.
QSG_Advan.fm Page 40 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:43 PM Advanced Printing 3 Select the paper. (1) Click the Paper Selection tab. (2) Select the size of paper you use from Paper Size. (3) Select the type of paper you use from Media Type. 4 Select the layout. (1) Click the Layout/ Print tab. (2) Select Borderless (full). Note Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the Layout/Print tab allows you to edit and enhance the photos to be printed.
QSG_When_Printing.fm Page 41 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:44 PM Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42 After Print Head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern.
QSG_Printing_Nozzle_Check.fm Page 42 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. Note The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. (1) Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then load a sheet of Letter paper.
QSG_Printing_Nozzle_Check.fm Page 43 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance (3) Click Print Check Pattern. Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for printing the nozzle check pattern is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 45. 1 2 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer.
QSG_Printing_Nozzle_Check.fm Page 44 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Click Print Check Pattern. Note (4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 45. 44 Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for printing the nozzle check pattern is displayed.
QSG_Printing_Nozzle_Check.fm Page 45 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed properly. Replace an ink tank. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern.
QSG_Printing_Nozzle_Check.fm Page 46 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance 2 When cleaning is necessary, click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check dialog. * * *Click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check screen to proceed to Print Head cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 47. If there are neither missing lines nor white stripes in the nozzle check pattern, click Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) to finish the nozzle check.
QSG_Print_Head_Cleaning.fm Page 47 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Note • The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned on. 2.
QSG_Print_Head_Cleaning.fm Page 48 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click Execute. Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.
QSG_Print_Head_Cleaning.fm Page 49 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check dialog appeared after cleaning are done. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. A nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not perform any operation until printing of the nozzle check pattern is completed. (2) Observe the printed nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.
QSG_Print_Head_Cleaning.fm Page 50 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click OK. Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is displayed. Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes.
QSG_Print_Head_Cleaning.fm Page 51 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:45 PM Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Click Print Check Pattern in the dialog appeared after cleaning are done. A nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not perform any operation until printing of the nozzle check pattern is completed. (2) Observe the printed nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 45.
QSG_Print_Head_Deep_Cleaning.fm Page 52 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:46 PM Printing Maintenance 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 more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 2 Ensure that the printer is turned on. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
QSG_Print_Head_Deep_Cleaning.fm Page 53 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:46 PM Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click Execute. Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.
QSG_Print_Head_Deep_Cleaning.fm Page 54 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:46 PM Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may be damaged.
QSG_Print_Head_Deep_Cleaning.fm Page 55 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:46 PM Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click OK. Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning is displayed. Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.
QSG_Print_Head_Deep_Cleaning.fm Page 56 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:46 PM Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may be damaged.
QSG_Aligning_Print_Head.fm Page 57 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:46 PM Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head alignment is required. ì 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on page 29.
QSG_Aligning_Print_Head.fm Page 58 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:46 PM Printing Maintenance (4) After the pattern is printed, click Yes. 4 Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click OK. Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
QSG_Aligning_Print_Head.fm Page 59 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:46 PM Printing Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and the Utilities folder.
QSG_Aligning_Print_Head.fm Page 60 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:46 PM Printing Maintenance 4 Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click Send. Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
QSG_Replacing_an_Ink_Tank.fm Page 61 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:47 PM Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank If the print result is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. 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.
QSG_Replacing_an_Ink_Tank.fm Page 62 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:47 PM Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab. (2) Remove the ink tank. Then lift it from its slot. Do not touch the Lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank.
QSG_Replacing_an_Ink_Tank.fm Page 63 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:47 PM Printing Maintenance 4 Insert the ink tank. (1) Insert a new ink tank with it slightly slanted. (2) Push down on the 5 on the ink tank until it clicks into place. Close the Print Head Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the right. Important When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset.
QSG_Replacing_an_Ink_Tank.fm Page 64 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:47 PM Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset. Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement If an ink tank is removed, the printer will output a message prompting you to confirm replacement of the ink tank at the start of the next print job.
QSG_Replacing_an_Ink_Tank.fm Page 65 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:47 PM Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on page 29 2 3 1 Click Ink Counter Reset. Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK. Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
QSG_Replacing_an_Ink_Tank.fm Page 66 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:47 PM Printing Maintenance 2 Reset the Ink Counter. (1) Select Remaining ink level setting from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Ink Counter Reset. (3) Select the newly installed ink tank. (4) Click OK.
QSG_Replacing_an_Ink_Tank.fm Page 67 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:47 PM Printing Maintenance How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to be automatically displayed. When you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is full regardless of how much ink actually remains. The reset is the only way to match the counter value with an actual ink volume.
QSG_Replacing_an_Ink_Tank.fm Page 68 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:47 PM Printing Maintenance How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly • Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank. The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronize it with the actual ink level. The ink counter can only be adjusted when it is reset at the time a new ink tank is installed. • Do not reset the ink counter of an ink tank in use.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 69 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 70 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Other applications running in the background Installation does not start automatically when the CD-ROM is inserted into the drive Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 71 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Unable to proceed Printer Driver beyond the Printer Connection Screen Try This If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen; • When connecting with a USB cable 1. Click Cancel. 2. When the Installation Failure screen is displayed, click Start Over. 3. Easy Install screen is displayed, click Back. 4. Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Turn the printer off. 6.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 72 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not eject Ink tank is not seated properly/Printing is properly Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/White Print Head Nozzles Streaks appear clogged Try This Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the Print Head and reseat them if necessary. See "Insert the ink tank." on page 63. Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 73 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Paper being used is too thin Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to print images that have high color saturation. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 74 Wednesday, October 27, 2004 1:50 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Printer cable is too long Avoid using USB cables longer than 16.4 feet. There may be problems in your operating system Restart your computer. It may solve the problem. Delete an undesired print job if there is any. Use BJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility in Macintosh for the deletion.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 75 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper • Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled. type used See "Print Media to Avoid" on page 4. • Check if the paper exceeds the load limit mark. If it exceeds, load less paper. See "Load the paper." on page 5. Paper Feed Roller is Follow the steps described below to clean the Paper Feed Rollers.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 76 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and then take appropriate action to correct the error. Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Printer is out of paper Reload paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 77 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Note POWER lamp flashes alternately green and orange An error that requires contacting the Customer Care Center may have occurred. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Reconnect the printer cable, and then plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on after leaving it for a while. If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 78 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Possible Cause Printer not ready Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Try This The POWER lamp will flash green when the printer is warming up or when a print job is being sent to the printer. It will glow a steady (non-flashing) green when it is ready for use or when a print job is completed. Paper is not loaded Load paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 79 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Printer not ready “Error No.: 300” Try This If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Printer not properly Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 80 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Problem Low Ink Warning Accompanied by Ink Tank Icon With a '?' Possible Cause Failure to reset ink counter when installing new ink tank Try This The ink tank level accompanied by the ink tank icon with the “?” indicates ink tank is not synchronized with its ink counter. Always be sure to reset the ink counter in your printer driver when you replace an ink tank. See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on page 64.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 81 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication Problem Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication Possible Cause Try This The required driver is not installed When using other than Windows 98 or later must have been preinstalled and Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver must be installed in the computer. See "Printing Data through Infrared Communication" on page 15.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 82 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to eliminate them. * Hereafter, a digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera.
QSG_Shoot.fm Page 83 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Troubleshooting Note • PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be connected to your printer for direct printing. • This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridgeor Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras. The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are using.
QSG_View_US.fm Page 84 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix Appendix Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Cameras Let’s take a look at the media types that can be set on the Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera connected to this printer and their limitations. Media Types for Digital Camera When you connect a digital camera, you can use the following media: 84 Digital Camera Setting Media Type Card #1 Photo Paper Pro 4"×6"/101.6×152.
QSG_View_US.fm Page 85 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix Note • For digital camera method of operations and troubleshooting, refer to your digital camera’s manual. For print error messages, refer to "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" in the User’s Guide. • By operating the digital camera, you can make the following prints: - You can make a standard print from the image displayed in the single display mode or in the index display mode.
QSG_View_US.fm Page 86 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix User’s Guide Table of Contents Your printer’s User’s Guide offers detailed information on the following topics.
QSG_Spec.fm Page 87 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix Accessory Options The following options are available for this printer. Confirm the product names when you purchase the options. Canon Cradle Kit CK-51B This option is a kit that consists of a stand dedicated to this printer and a portable kit LK-51B (battery charger and lithium-ion battery). The lithium-ion battery can be charged with the printer placed upright.
QSG_Spec.fm Page 88 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix Canon Automobile Power Unit PU-100U This option is a unit that allows you to supply power from a cigarette lighter outlet to your printer for operation or battery charging. Bluetooth Unit BU-10 This option is a unit that allows you to print wireless from a Bluetooth compatible computer. For further information on the installation or the Bluetooth settings, refer to the Bluetooth Unit BU-10 User’s Guide.
QSG_Spec.fm Page 89 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix Traveling Abroad with the Printer Before traveling abroad with the printer, ensure that the following notes. About Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord The Universal AC Adapter can be used abroad to power the printer from power supplies ranging from AC 100 V to 240 V. However, the specification of the power cord differs for each country, please purchase the power cord suitable for the specification of each country.
QSG_Spec.fm Page 90 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix The Cautions When Carrying Printer • Pack up firmly in the case of carrying bag. For details, refer to Transporting Printer. • Be careful not to give it the strong vibration which puts a serious thing on the carrying bag, and a shock. Printer itself sometimes breaks down, and ink sometimes leaks out. • When you remove the power cord, check that the POWER lamp is off completely.
QSG_Spec.fm Page 91 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix Specifications Printer Printing resolution: 4800* x 1200 dpi. max. (*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) Print speed * Black printing *Print speed may vary with the content of the document and the processing speed of the host computer. Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 16 ppm Standard: 12.7 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 12 ppm Standard: 7.2 ppm Print width: 203.2 mm max. (8.
QSG_Spec.fm Page 92 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix Universal AC Adapter Dimensions: 4.65 (W) x 2.28 (D) x 1.02 (H) in Weight: Approx. 200 g (0.44 lb) Rated input: AC 100 to 240 V Rated output: DC 16 V, 1.8 A Camera Direct Print • Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Paper Card #1 (Photo Paper Pro 4"×6" /101.6×152.4 mm), Card #2 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, or Glossy Photo Paper 4"×6" /101.6×152.4 mm), Card #3 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5"×7" /127.0×177.
QSG_Spec.fm Page 93 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:48 PM Appendix BJ Printer Driver System Requirements • Use a computer equipped on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 can operate. • USB interface or IrDA Ver.1.1 • CD-ROM drive • Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation (including temporary files) Windows XP/Windows 2000: 150MB Windows Me/Windows 98: 65MB USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with preinstalled Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98.
QSG_Safty.fm Page 94 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:49 PM Appendix Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
QSG_Safty.fm Page 95 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:49 PM Appendix Caution You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.
QSG_Regu.fm Page 96 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:49 PM Appendix Regulatory Information Color Printer Model: K10249 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
QSG_Lim.fm Page 97 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:49 PM Appendix CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the new or refurbished Canon-brand product (“Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
QSG_Lim.fm Page 98 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:49 PM Appendix • Toll-free live technical support within the limited warranty Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) at 1-800-828-4040 • The location of the ASF nearest you for carry-in service (1-800-423-2366) • Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD 1-866-251-3752) If the problem cannot be corrected by using one of the above technical support options, repair options (i.e.
A208_QSG_USIX.fm Page 99 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:50 PM Index Index A H Accessory Options ......................................................87 Adjusting Print Quality ................................................30 Advanced Printing .......................................................23 Aligning the Print Head ...............................................57 An Error Message Appears on the Screen .....................78 Automobile Power Unit PU-100U .................................
A208_QSG_USIX.fm Page 100 Monday, October 25, 2004 2:50 PM Index Paper Thickness Lever Position ..................................... 9 PDA ............................................................................ 16 Performing Infrared Communication ........................... 21 Photo Noise Reduction ............................................... 34 Photo Optimizer PRO .................................................. 32 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided .....................................
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Getting Help from Canon Ordering Information For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers. Help Us Help You Better Before you contact Canon, please record the following information. Serial Number (located on the back of the printer): Description Order # Ink Tanks BCI-15 Black 8190A003 Model Number (located on the top of the printer): BCI-16 Color 9818A003 Setup Software and User’s Guide CD version number (USCD X.
Quick Start Guide Photo Printer Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-Chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Quick Start Guide Canon Canada, Inc. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1P7, Canada Canon Latin America, Inc. 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126, U.S.A. Canon Mexicana S. de R.L. de C.V. Periferico Sur No. 4124 Col. Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo, C.P. 01900, Mexico, D.F. The following ink tanks are compatible with iP90.