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...When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 41 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 42 Print Head Cleaning 47 Print Head Deep Cleaning 52 Aligning the Print Head 57 Replacing an Ink Tank 61 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 70 Print Quality ...Digital Camera 82 Appendix Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Cameras 84 User's Guide Table of Contents 86 Accessory Options 87 Traveling Abroad with the Printer 89 Specifications 91 Safety Precautions 94 Regulatory Information 96 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only...
...When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 41 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 42 Print Head Cleaning 47 Print Head Deep Cleaning 52 Aligning the Print Head 57 Replacing an Ink Tank 61 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 70 Print Quality ...Digital Camera 82 Appendix Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Cameras 84 User's Guide Table of Contents 86 Accessory Options 87 Traveling Abroad with the Printer 89 Specifications 91 Safety Precautions 94 Regulatory Information 96 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only...
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...Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer driver interface. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to use them. For more about each setting. While in the printer's Properties window, press the F1 key, or click in the Page...topic. Then click the feature you want to know more information, view the iP90 User's Guide installed on your computer, or use the online help within your iP90 printer and how to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready. Click provides detailed information about , or click Help when displayed.
...Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your printer driver interface. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to use them. For more about each setting. While in the printer's Properties window, press the F1 key, or click in the Page...topic. Then click the feature you want to know more information, view the iP90 User's Guide installed on your computer, or use the online help within your iP90 printer and how to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready. Click provides detailed information about , or click Help when displayed.
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... infrared communication driver must have a computer, PDA or mobile phone with an Infrared Port for Infrared Communication with the printer. If this icon is displayed, the required infrared driver has already been installed. To activate the Infrared Port, carry out the following requirements: CPU Intel Pentium or higher IrDA IrDA 1.1 compliant Baud...
... infrared communication driver must have a computer, PDA or mobile phone with an Infrared Port for Infrared Communication with the printer. If this icon is displayed, the required infrared driver has already been installed. To activate the Infrared Port, carry out the following requirements: CPU Intel Pentium or higher IrDA IrDA 1.1 compliant Baud...
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...8226; Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Contacts (perform printing from a PDA or mobile phone. Important Before using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility, you must connect this printer to your computer with the Mobile Phone In order to use infrared communication, your PDA must satisfy the following... an IrDA port and support IrMC ver 1.1. Basic Printing Requirements for Infrared Communication with a USB cable and install the printer driver and Canon iP90 Setup Utility. 1 Set up the printer. (1) Ensure that the Universal AC Adapter is not supported) • Alphanumeric code • ISO 8859-1/2/5...
...8226; Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Contacts (perform printing from a PDA or mobile phone. Important Before using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility, you must connect this printer to your computer with the Mobile Phone In order to use infrared communication, your PDA must satisfy the following... an IrDA port and support IrMC ver 1.1. Basic Printing Requirements for Infrared Communication with a USB cable and install the printer driver and Canon iP90 Setup Utility. 1 Set up the printer. (1) Ensure that the Universal AC Adapter is not supported) • Alphanumeric code • ISO 8859-1/2/5...
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...and the paper type on the applications, refer to create prints that reproduce color more information on which to the Internet Explorer toolbar. Internet Explorer 5.5 or later must be installed. Note • To install applications, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions. • For details about ... It is compatible with decorative themes such as whether the flash was in full size without its right-hand side being cropped. Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and functions such as frame, background, and clip-art....
...and the paper type on the applications, refer to create prints that reproduce color more information on which to the Internet Explorer toolbar. Internet Explorer 5.5 or later must be installed. Note • To install applications, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions. • For details about ... It is compatible with decorative themes such as whether the flash was in full size without its right-hand side being cropped. Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use the application(s) suitable for specific camera settings and functions such as frame, background, and clip-art....
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... Check Pattern" on page 45. 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 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 then the Utilities...
... Check Pattern" on page 45. 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 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 then the Utilities...
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See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be printed. Printing Maintenance (1) Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check dialog appeared after you are using an ... Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 45. (3) If the problem persists after ...
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on . 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be printed. Printing Maintenance (1) Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check dialog appeared after you are using an ... Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 45. (3) If the problem persists after ...
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...the Canon Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 42. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, ...the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Printing the Nozzle Check ...
...the Canon Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 42. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, ...the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. See "Printing the Nozzle Check ...
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... communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Printing Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be printed. Note Click Check Setting to...
... communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Printing Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be printed. Note Click Check Setting to...
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When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. Black: BCI-15 Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then... not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is used, or installed in the incorrect position. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 61
When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. Black: BCI-15 Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then... not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is used, or installed in the incorrect position. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 61
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... cannot be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Application folder, and the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print ...page 29 2 Click Ink Counter Reset. 3 Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK. 1 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. 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...
... cannot be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Application folder, and the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print ...page 29 2 Click Ink Counter Reset. 3 Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK. 1 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. 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...
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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. 66
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. 66
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... and then Start Status Monitor. shows a low ink level in the ink tank. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the pop-up menu. on page 29. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank. Note How to match the counter value with an actual ink volume. Open the... ink tank is full regardless of low ink levels during printing. When you of how much ink actually remains. Low Ink Warning Display The '!' The color ink becomes low. If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when printing is performed. The Low Ink Warning has been...
... and then Start Status Monitor. shows a low ink level in the ink tank. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the pop-up menu. on page 29. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank. Note How to match the counter value with an actual ink volume. Open the... ink tank is full regardless of low ink levels during printing. When you of how much ink actually remains. Low Ink Warning Display The '!' The color ink becomes low. If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when printing is performed. The Low Ink Warning has been...
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The ink counter cannot work properly. Important If you did not reset the counter when you installed the current ink tanks, the low ink warning may not function correctly, until the next time you treat both counters separately. The ink counter can ... to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly • Reset the ink counter every time you synchronize it is reset at the time a new ink tank is installed. • Do not reset the ink counter of the counter and the actual ink level will not work correctly unless you...
The ink counter cannot work properly. Important If you did not reset the counter when you installed the current ink tanks, the low ink warning may not function correctly, until the next time you treat both counters separately. The ink counter can ... to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly • Reset the ink counter every time you synchronize it is reset at the time a new ink tank is installed. • Do not reset the ink counter of the counter and the actual ink level will not work correctly unless you...
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... to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 70 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 72 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 74 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75 • "Handling Error...
... to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 70 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 72 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 74 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75 • "Handling Error...
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... icon on the desktop. not working ROM. Ensure that the CD-ROM icon is displayed on your computer. If printer driver installation did not start automatically when the CD-ROM is any problem with the CD-ROM, contact the Customer Care Center. ...70 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Cannot Install the Printer Driver Possible Cause Installation procedure not followed correctly Other applications running in the background Installation does not start automatically when you inserted the CDROM into the ...
... icon on the desktop. not working ROM. Ensure that the CD-ROM icon is displayed on your computer. If printer driver installation did not start automatically when the CD-ROM is any problem with the CD-ROM, contact the Customer Care Center. ...70 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Cannot Install the Printer Driver Possible Cause Installation procedure not followed correctly Other applications running in the background Installation does not start automatically when you inserted the CDROM into the ...
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... Start Over. 3. Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Click Yes on the Printer Connection screen. 9. Click Install. 7. Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Unable to proceed Printer Driver beyond the Printer Connection Screen Try This Troubleshooting If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen; • When connecting with a USB cable 1. Windows Me/Windows 98...
... Start Over. 3. Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Click Yes on the Printer Connection screen. 9. Click Install. 7. Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Unable to proceed Printer Driver beyond the Printer Connection Screen Try This Troubleshooting If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen; • When connecting with a USB cable 1. Windows Me/Windows 98...
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...the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Printer is not compatible with this absorber is nearly full. Four flashes Ink tanks installed Reinstall the ink tanks. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head ... Print almost full Head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that this printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. Use a compatible digital camera or digital video digital camera/The camcorder. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to correct...
...the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Printer is not compatible with this absorber is nearly full. Four flashes Ink tanks installed Reinstall the ink tanks. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head ... Print almost full Head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that this printer. Contact the Customer Care Center. Use a compatible digital camera or digital video digital camera/The camcorder. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to correct...
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... depending on the computer setting. Ensure that the destination Printer Port is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. Example: LPT3: (Infrared Printing (LPT) Port) * A port other device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it is ready for instructions on how to..." on page 29. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon iP90, and Uninstall. 2. Follow the procedures described in Windows displayed Me/Windows 98) and retry printing. Printer Port settings Select the destination port as the infrared communication port. · ...
... depending on the computer setting. Ensure that the destination Printer Port is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. Example: LPT3: (Infrared Printing (LPT) Port) * A port other device, disconnect the printer and reconnect it is ready for instructions on how to..." on page 29. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon iP90, and Uninstall. 2. Follow the procedures described in Windows displayed Me/Windows 98) and retry printing. Printer Port settings Select the destination port as the infrared communication port. · ...
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.... 6. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting icon. 4. Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. 4. Select Remaining ink level setting from the Product list and click Maintenance. ...accompanied by the ink tank icon with the following process. 1. When the confirmation message is installed. Possible Cause Failure to suspend the ink replacing message and "?", change a setup in your printer driver when you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, doubleclick the ...
.... 6. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting icon. 4. Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. 4. Select Remaining ink level setting from the Product list and click Maintenance. ...accompanied by the ink tank icon with the following process. 1. When the confirmation message is installed. Possible Cause Failure to suspend the ink replacing message and "?", change a setup in your printer driver when you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, doubleclick the ...