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... Applications Included in the CD-ROM Package 12 Printing photographs with Windows 13 Printing photographs with Macintosh 16 Accessing Printer Driver 20 Using Printer Driver Options 22 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 23 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 28 Printing ... Errors 41 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 43 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 44 Handling Error Messages 45 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 46 Appendix User's Guide Table of Contents 47 Specifications 48 Safety Precautions 50 Regulatory Information 52 CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- ...
... Applications Included in the CD-ROM Package 12 Printing photographs with Windows 13 Printing photographs with Macintosh 16 Accessing Printer Driver 20 Using Printer Driver Options 22 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 23 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 28 Printing ... Errors 41 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 43 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 44 Handling Error Messages 45 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 46 Appendix User's Guide Table of Contents 47 Specifications 48 Safety Precautions 50 Regulatory Information 52 CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- ...
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Canon Special Media Media Type Bubble Jet Paper Brilliant White Paper Banner Paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper ... Thickness Lever Position Left Left Right Left Left Left Left Left Left Left T-Shirt Transfers Transparencies 1 sheet Up to 30 sheets Right Left Basic Printing Printer driver setting Media Type Plain Paper Photo Paper Pro*1*2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Resolution Paper High Gloss Photo Film...
Canon Special Media Media Type Bubble Jet Paper Brilliant White Paper Banner Paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper ... Thickness Lever Position Left Left Right Left Left Left Left Left Left Left T-Shirt Transfers Transparencies 1 sheet Up to 30 sheets Right Left Basic Printing Printer driver setting Media Type Plain Paper Photo Paper Pro*1*2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Resolution Paper High Gloss Photo Film...
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z For detail about other printer driver functions, refer to display the preview. 4 Print the Document (1) Click Print or OK. You can cancel a print job in progress by clicking the check box. Some applications do not contain the function to the User's Guide or Help. Note You can control quality in the printer. (2) Click OK...
z For detail about other printer driver functions, refer to display the preview. 4 Print the Document (1) Click Print or OK. You can cancel a print job in progress by clicking the check box. Some applications do not contain the function to the User's Guide or Help. Note You can control quality in the printer. (2) Click OK...
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z For detail about the printer driver functions, refer to the User's Guide. z You can fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. Click Details button to the characteristics of text. Graphic: ...
z For detail about the printer driver functions, refer to the User's Guide. z You can fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. Click Details button to the characteristics of text. Graphic: ...
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.... The Print dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure that Canon i550 is selected. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. 20 Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the Windows Start menu. z Depending on your application program...
.... The Print dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the File menu. 2 Ensure that Canon i550 is selected. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. 20 Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the Windows Start menu. z Depending on your application program...
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... with sufficient expertise to print a wide range of images and documents. Advanced Printing Using Printer Driver Options Getting to know the basic features of your printer driver will provide you with Digital Camera Smoothing the Rough Edges of Certain Images Automatically Resizing the...the Page Adding Illustrated Effect to Documents Resizing the Image by your printer driver. The illustrations below provide a basic introduction to the User's Guide. Note For detailed description of the printer driver functions, refer to the many features offered by Selecting the Scaling Ratio...
... with sufficient expertise to print a wide range of images and documents. Advanced Printing Using Printer Driver Options Getting to know the basic features of your printer driver will provide you with Digital Camera Smoothing the Rough Edges of Certain Images Automatically Resizing the...the Page Adding Illustrated Effect to Documents Resizing the Image by your printer driver. The illustrations below provide a basic introduction to the User's Guide. Note For detailed description of the printer driver functions, refer to the many features offered by Selecting the Scaling Ratio...
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... head. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings.
... head. Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the printer driver settings.
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... depending on your operating system. Take the appropriate action described in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 40 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 41 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 43 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 44 • "Handling Error Messages...
... depending on your operating system. Take the appropriate action described in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 40 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 41 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 43 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 44 • "Handling Error Messages...
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...drive: 1. If there is displayed on the desktop. When the Terminate Installation screen is inserted into the drive If printer driver installation did not start installation. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Installation does not start automatically when the CD-... not working properly Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your printer. Restart the computer. 6. Click Cancel. 2. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the installation instructions from...
...drive: 1. If there is displayed on the desktop. When the Terminate Installation screen is inserted into the drive If printer driver installation did not start installation. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Installation does not start automatically when the CD-... not working properly Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your printer. Restart the computer. 6. Click Cancel. 2. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the installation instructions from...
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... ink (i.e. pictures with Borderless Printing. Color Intensity Reduce the Intensity setting in the File menu. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The Print dialog box can be opened by selecting Print in the printer driver and try this. 42 See "Print Media to Avoid" on plain paper, also try printing again. Troubleshooting Problem...
... ink (i.e. pictures with Borderless Printing. Color Intensity Reduce the Intensity setting in the File menu. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The Print dialog box can be opened by selecting Print in the printer driver and try this. 42 See "Print Media to Avoid" on plain paper, also try printing again. Troubleshooting Problem...
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... be a fault in the device. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i550, and Uninstall. 2. Printer not properly connected Ensure the printer is a problem with the printer driver. Note If you are using switching hub or other applications currently running. Not enough memory Not enough memory for instructions...
... be a fault in the device. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i550, and Uninstall. 2. Printer not properly connected Ensure the printer is a problem with the printer driver. Note If you are using switching hub or other applications currently running. Not enough memory Not enough memory for instructions...
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...Order Printing on Nonstandard Size Paper Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation Registering Printer Driver Settings Printing Media Compatible Media Types Envelopes High Resolution Paper...Printer with a Network Uninstalling Printer Drivers Uninstalling the User's Guide Transporting Printer Printer Driver Functions(Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 47 Appendix Appendix User's Guide Table of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions BJ Backgrounder and BJ Background Monitor BJ Printer Monitor BJ Print Monitor Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer...
...Order Printing on Nonstandard Size Paper Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation Registering Printer Driver Settings Printing Media Compatible Media Types Envelopes High Resolution Paper...Printer with a Network Uninstalling Printer Drivers Uninstalling the User's Guide Transporting Printer Printer Driver Functions(Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 47 Appendix Appendix User's Guide Table of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions BJ Backgrounder and BJ Background Monitor BJ Printer Monitor BJ Print Monitor Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer...
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...recommended ) z 2x or higher CD-ROM drive (4x or higher recommended) z 20 MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Additional Systems Requirements for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0: 50MB Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95: 15MB * USB operation can only be ...Windows Me upgraded from pre-installed Windows 98 or later) z Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with Windows XP BJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements z Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 can operate.
...recommended ) z 2x or higher CD-ROM drive (4x or higher recommended) z 20 MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Additional Systems Requirements for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0: 50MB Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95: 15MB * USB operation can only be ...Windows Me upgraded from pre-installed Windows 98 or later) z Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with Windows XP BJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements z Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 can operate.
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BUBBLE JET PRINTER Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Preface 1 Shipping Materials 1 Introduction 1 Setting Up 2 Preparing the Printer 2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 2 Installing the Print Head 4 Loading Paper 7 Installing the Printer Driver 8 Aligning the Print Head 12 Basic Operations 16 Printing with Windows 16 Printing with Macintosh 18 Print Head Maintenance 20 Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 21 For Further Details... 21 BE QA7-2280-V01
BUBBLE JET PRINTER Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Preface 1 Shipping Materials 1 Introduction 1 Setting Up 2 Preparing the Printer 2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 2 Installing the Print Head 4 Loading Paper 7 Installing the Printer Driver 8 Aligning the Print Head 12 Basic Operations 16 Printing with Windows 16 Printing with Macintosh 18 Print Head Maintenance 20 Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 21 For Further Details... 21 BE QA7-2280-V01
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Figure A shows the USB cable connection and Figure B shows the printer cable (parallel) connection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears when carrying out the following operations, click Cancel and turn off . 2 Connect the cable. Figure A Figure B Follow the steps below to install the printer driver correctly. 1 Ensure the printer and the computer are switched off the computer. 3
Figure A shows the USB cable connection and Figure B shows the printer cable (parallel) connection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears when carrying out the following operations, click Cancel and turn off . 2 Connect the cable. Figure A Figure B Follow the steps below to install the printer driver correctly. 1 Ensure the printer and the computer are switched off the computer. 3
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You now need to install the printer driver: Windows: Go to page 8 Macintosh: Go to 100 sheets of plain paper. You can load up to page 10 7 Close the front cover. Set the ...
You now need to install the printer driver: Windows: Go to page 8 Macintosh: Go to 100 sheets of plain paper. You can load up to page 10 7 Close the front cover. Set the ...
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... be installed for Windows 98 or Windows Me USB Users Click Cancel to install the printer driver. Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be correctly installed. • The screens below refer to Windows XP installation. Screen may differ... automatically run, quit them. Next, remove and replace the USB cable connected to import and print image data. 5 Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver - OFF 1 Ensure the printer and computer are using. • When installing the printer driver in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, log on step 7.
... be installed for Windows 98 or Windows Me USB Users Click Cancel to install the printer driver. Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be correctly installed. • The screens below refer to Windows XP installation. Screen may differ... automatically run, quit them. Next, remove and replace the USB cable connected to import and print image data. 5 Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver - OFF 1 Ensure the printer and computer are using. • When installing the printer driver in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, log on step 7.
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... refer to the section "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for ON Windows Users)" on page 21. 6 Click OK. If the connection is recognized, the printer driver will be automatically installed. 3 Place the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM in the Windows screen, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. • ...; If the CD-ROM does not run automatically, click Start and select My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Before you use the printer, you must carry out print head alignment on . When the screen shown on the left is displayed, click Install. 5 When the screen shown on...
... refer to the section "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for ON Windows Users)" on page 21. 6 Click OK. If the connection is recognized, the printer driver will be automatically installed. 3 Place the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM in the Windows screen, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. • ...; If the CD-ROM does not run automatically, click Start and select My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Before you use the printer, you must carry out print head alignment on . When the screen shown on the left is displayed, click Install. 5 When the screen shown on...
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...-PhotoPrint. If you want to install Easy-PhotoPrint, click Install. Follow the instructions on the screen after starting the program. Installing the Printer Driver - appears, click OK. 8 Click Exit. • To view the User's Guide, please refer to page 21. • If a message ... All Programs (or Programs) - Canon Utilities - Refer to continue. 10 Macintosh • Do not remove or insert the USB cable during installation, as this may result in the computer or printer not operating normally. • Before installing the driver, disable all virus detection programs and...
...-PhotoPrint. If you want to install Easy-PhotoPrint, click Install. Follow the instructions on the screen after starting the program. Installing the Printer Driver - appears, click OK. 8 Click Exit. • To view the User's Guide, please refer to page 21. • If a message ... All Programs (or Programs) - Canon Utilities - Refer to continue. 10 Macintosh • Do not remove or insert the USB cable during installation, as this may result in the computer or printer not operating normally. • Before installing the driver, disable all virus detection programs and...
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... the User's Guide for a more information about printer driver functionality. 17 Select one option from High, Standard...Preview before printing. Basic Print Settings For the best print quality, specify the minimum requirement settings in the printer. Click this to change to the most appropriate print settings simply by answering questions when prompted. • Use the ...appear when using Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0. Canon i550 - Select Custom to control the color adjustment settings in the printer when printing on the item's name with this happens, click ...
... the User's Guide for a more information about printer driver functionality. 17 Select one option from High, Standard...Preview before printing. Basic Print Settings For the best print quality, specify the minimum requirement settings in the printer. Click this to change to the most appropriate print settings simply by answering questions when prompted. • Use the ...appear when using Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0. Canon i550 - Select Custom to control the color adjustment settings in the printer when printing on the item's name with this happens, click ...