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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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Fold the envelope flap shut. (1) Align the envelope against the left side. For the printer driver setting, refer to the envelope size you are using. Important • Do not use envelopes with its flap facing up on the left side ... 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 Macintosh" on page 10, "Printing with your media.
Fold the envelope flap shut. (1) Align the envelope against the left side. For the printer driver setting, refer to the envelope size you are using. Important • Do not use envelopes with its flap facing up on the left side ... 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 Macintosh" on page 10, "Printing with your media.
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... manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to enhance the colors and output of your photographs. You can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See inside the back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for printing photographs can also customize Print Quality settings...
... manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to enhance the colors and output of your photographs. You can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See inside the back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for printing photographs can also customize Print Quality settings...
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...Note The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. (1) Ensure that the printer is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is turned on , load a sheet of Letter paper. (2) Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL ...flashes twice, and then release it immediately. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on page 29. 3 Print...
...Note The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. (1) Ensure that the printer is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is turned on , load a sheet of Letter paper. (2) Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL ...flashes twice, and then release it immediately. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on page 29. 3 Print...
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... in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. When white stripes appear (color ink) 45 Replace an ink tank. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle...
... in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. When white stripes appear (color ink) 45 Replace an ink tank. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle...
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...the nozzle check pattern was printed, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on the printer. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance 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...
...the nozzle check pattern was printed, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on the printer. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance 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...
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Print Head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more powerful process. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep cleaning, which is turned on page 29. 52
Print Head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is a more powerful process. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep cleaning, which is turned on page 29. 52
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Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be damaged. 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 be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-...
Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be damaged. 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 be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-...
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See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 42. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may be damaged. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. 56 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink.
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 42. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If the problem persists, the printer may be damaged. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. 56 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink.
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... Holder moves to the center. 61 The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. Black: BCI-15 Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing Maintenance If the print result is...
... Holder moves to the center. 61 The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. Black: BCI-15 Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing Maintenance If the print result is...
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...-white or grayscale printing is continued with it slightly slanted. (2) Push down on the on the ink tank until it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. And...
...-white or grayscale printing is continued with it slightly slanted. (2) Push down on the on the ink tank until it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. And...
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... When both black and color ink tanks have not replaced the ink tank with a new one, click Cancel. 64 This is why it is important to open the printer driver's Properties dialog box and manually reset the ink tank counter in the Maintenance tab. The low ink warning is only displayed ...Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement If an ink tank is performed in the Printer Properties dialog box" on page 65 2 Select the replaced ink tank, and click OK. If you to reset the ink counter. The dialog box allows you have been replaced, select both Black and Color. The low ink warning is ...
... When both black and color ink tanks have not replaced the ink tank with a new one, click Cancel. 64 This is why it is important to open the printer driver's Properties dialog box and manually reset the ink tank counter in the Maintenance tab. The low ink warning is only displayed ...Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement If an ink tank is performed in the Printer Properties dialog box" on page 65 2 Select the replaced ink tank, and click OK. If you to reset the ink counter. The dialog box allows you have been replaced, select both Black and Color. The low ink warning is ...
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...-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. Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance ... (4) Select iP90 from the Start Menu" on 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. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Product list and click Maintenance. 65
...-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. Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance ... (4) Select iP90 from the Start Menu" on 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. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Product list and click Maintenance. 65
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... match the counter value with an actual ink volume. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to Check Ink Level Open the Printer Properties dialog box. If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when printing is performed. The color ink becomes low. See "Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box." Note How to be...
... match the counter value with an actual ink volume. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to Check Ink Level Open the Printer Properties dialog box. If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when printing is performed. The color ink becomes low. See "Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box." Note How to be...
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... 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... page 81 • "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on your operating system. * When infrared communication is performed in printing such as the low ink tank or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is not displayed. 69
... 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... page 81 • "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on your operating system. * When infrared communication is performed in printing such as the low ink tank or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is not displayed. 69
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... to the left ( ). See "Media Types Suitable for your media. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 38. Back of the printer. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. If media is compatible...type Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to print images that have high color saturation. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. ...the printer is dirty Paper Feed Roller is dirty Media is too thick or curled. Note that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink ...
... to the left ( ). See "Media Types Suitable for your media. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 38. Back of the printer. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. If media is compatible...type Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to print images that have high color saturation. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. ...the printer is dirty Paper Feed Roller is dirty Media is too thick or curled. Note that the paper you are using Borderless Printing. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink ...
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...digital camera or digital video digital camera/The camcorder. Turn off the printer, and installed/Defective press the POWER button again to hold the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Note For details on the printer. Ensure that has occurred. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to the ...LK-51B/CK-51B User's Guide. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during Print almost full Head cleaning. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to turn off the printer. 2. Contact the Customer Care Center. Press the POWER button ...
...digital camera or digital video digital camera/The camcorder. Turn off the printer, and installed/Defective press the POWER button again to hold the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Note For details on the printer. Ensure that has occurred. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to the ...LK-51B/CK-51B User's Guide. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during Print almost full Head cleaning. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to turn off the printer. 2. Contact the Customer Care Center. Press the POWER button ...
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...RESUME/CANCEL button on . If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is not displayed in the Printer List, reinstall the printer driver. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. If iP90 is initializing. Note If the problem... unnecessary documents from the Go menu. If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that the printer is not supported by this absorber is 1. If the ink tank has Have you can choose the option to the computer and try printing again. You can continue printing...
...RESUME/CANCEL button on . If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is not displayed in the Printer List, reinstall the printer driver. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. If iP90 is initializing. Note If the problem... unnecessary documents from the Go menu. If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that the printer is not supported by this absorber is 1. If the ink tank has Have you can choose the option to the computer and try printing again. You can continue printing...
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.... 8. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1. Troubleshooting Problem Low Ink Warning Accompanied by USB cable. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting icon. 4. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 80 ... X v.10.3, doubleclick the Print Center icon. 5. Clear a check box of Display the Remaining Ink Level and click Send. 9. Ensure that the printer is displayed next to reset the ink counter in accordance with the "?" Select iP90 from the Start Menu" on page 64. Ensure that...
.... 8. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1. Troubleshooting Problem Low Ink Warning Accompanied by USB cable. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting icon. 4. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 80 ... X v.10.3, doubleclick the Print Center icon. 5. Clear a check box of Display the Remaining Ink Level and click Send. 9. Ensure that the printer is displayed next to reset the ink counter in accordance with the "?" Select iP90 from the Start Menu" on page 64. Ensure that...
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... paper, load new media, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. The Print Head Cover is open No Print Head Waste tank (Waste ink absorber*2) full Ink tank is empty Printer error Possible Cause Try This Images are being printed from Wait until warm-up No paper /Paper error Paper Jam... Printer cover open Close the Print Head Cover. Replace the ink tank with empty ink tanks. If the error persists, contact the Customer Care Center. *1 To resume printing, you continue printing with...
... paper, load new media, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. The Print Head Cover is open No Print Head Waste tank (Waste ink absorber*2) full Ink tank is empty Printer error Possible Cause Try This Images are being printed from Wait until warm-up No paper /Paper error Paper Jam... Printer cover open Close the Print Head Cover. Replace the ink tank with empty ink tanks. If the error persists, contact the Customer Care Center. *1 To resume printing, you continue printing with...