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...14 Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh 17 Accessing Printer Driver 21 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs 23 Using Printer Driver Options 30 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 31 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 36 Printing the Nozzle Check ...Printer Hardware 53 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 54 Handling Error Messages 55 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 56 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x 57 User's Guide Table of Contents 59 Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 Canon Printer...
...14 Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh 17 Accessing Printer Driver 21 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs 23 Using Printer Driver Options 30 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 31 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 36 Printing the Nozzle Check ...Printer Hardware 53 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 54 Handling Error Messages 55 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 56 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x 57 User's Guide Table of Contents 59 Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 Canon Printer...
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... variables cannot be controlled, there are specifically designed to work with Canon specialty media. While many of prints made from your i9100 Photo Printer will ensure that can impact image permanence. Canon Photo Paper Pro for printing photographs, especially when used with genuine Canon inks. • Mount images under glass to reduce exposure to prolong image...
... variables cannot be controlled, there are specifically designed to work with Canon specialty media. While many of prints made from your i9100 Photo Printer will ensure that can impact image permanence. Canon Photo Paper Pro for printing photographs, especially when used with genuine Canon inks. • Mount images under glass to reduce exposure to prolong image...
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...improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on). The i9100 automatically adjusts printer settings to know more detailed information, see the i9100 User's Guide on your operating system: • Press the F1 key • Click ? For more...Canon paper, specialty media, and inks for this chapter. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be used to creatively enhance the colors and output of your printouts. You can also access the online help in this printer...
...improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on). The i9100 automatically adjusts printer settings to know more detailed information, see the i9100 User's Guide on your operating system: • Press the F1 key • Click ? For more...Canon paper, specialty media, and inks for this chapter. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be used to creatively enhance the colors and output of your printouts. You can also access the online help in this printer...
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... and flash four times, as soon as printing begins. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. With this printer, ink tanks must be replaced, the POWER lamp changes from green to be installed from the right... in the incorrect position. The printer will not print properly if a wrong ink tank is used, or if an ink tank is important to the section "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are...
... and flash four times, as soon as printing begins. Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. With this printer, ink tanks must be replaced, the POWER lamp changes from green to be installed from the right... in the incorrect position. The printer will not print properly if a wrong ink tank is used, or if an ink tank is important to the section "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are...
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...ink tank, it with a new ink tank. • Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on your software environment. Ink tank with [X] symbol is out of ink. Empty ink tank The ink tank with low ink level 32 Obtain a replacement ink tank as soon as a print job starts. [!] Indicates a low ink... level. When printing is empty. Note When Low Ink...Printing resumes as soon as the ink tank is replaced and the front...
...ink tank, it with a new ink tank. • Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on your software environment. Ink tank with [X] symbol is out of ink. Empty ink tank The ink tank with low ink level 32 Obtain a replacement ink tank as soon as a print job starts. [!] Indicates a low ink... level. When printing is empty. Note When Low Ink...Printing resumes as soon as the ink tank is replaced and the front...
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...is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. When printing is closed. • Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to malfunction. Ink tank with an empty ink tank, it may cause the machine to resume printing with the ink tank empty. Note When Low Ink is Detected The following message... is displayed when an ink tank is displayed as soon as possible. ...
...is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. When printing is closed. • Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to malfunction. Ink tank with an empty ink tank, it may cause the machine to resume printing with the ink tank empty. Note When Low Ink is Detected The following message... is displayed when an ink tank is displayed as soon as possible. ...
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...clothing or the surrounding area. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to the center. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Push the tab and remove the ink tank. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations ...regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of ink, replace them following the procedure described below. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover....
...clothing or the surrounding area. Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to the center. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Push the tab and remove the ink tank. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations ...regarding disposal of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of ink, replace them following the procedure described below. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover....
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.... 35 Note z To maintain optimal print quality, use . z Color ink may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Color ink is specified. The ink tank installation process is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it . An ink tank left out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are...
.... 35 Note z To maintain optimal print quality, use . z Color ink may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Color ink is specified. The ink tank installation process is removed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it . An ink tank left out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are...
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... out of ink, replace it is installed securely. z Press "PUSH" on page 42 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. 36 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...
... out of ink, replace it is installed securely. z Press "PUSH" on page 42 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center. 36 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...
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... if printed results are blurred or if the color is displayed, click OK. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on , load a sheet of paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the print head nozzles..., and to verify print head alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether ink ejects properly ...
... if printed results are blurred or if the color is displayed, click OK. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on , load a sheet of paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the print head nozzles..., and to verify print head alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether ink ejects properly ...
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... The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is on page 44. Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the print head requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) Lines missing here indicates that the nozzles might... be clogged. See "Aligning the Print Head" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the print head requires alignment. See "Print Head Cleaning" on ...
... The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is on page 44. Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the print head requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) Lines missing here indicates that the nozzles might... be clogged. See "Aligning the Print Head" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the print head requires alignment. See "Print Head Cleaning" on ...
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Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If the print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try performing a print head deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. 42 Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is on page 22. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) When the message 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 the print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try performing a print head deep cleaning, which is displayed, click OK. 42 Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is on page 22. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) When the message 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.
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...of Extension slider bar to check for uneven ink output. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks Appear Possible Cause Ink tank is not seated properly/Ink tank is misaligned In the Print dialog box,...the Main tab, confirm that your specialty media for the Print Quality setting. When a specific color is clogged Print the nozzle check pattern to the right end. If ink supply is empty: See"Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 44. Printer will not print edge to the Fine end.
...of Extension slider bar to check for uneven ink output. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks Appear Possible Cause Ink tank is not seated properly/Ink tank is misaligned In the Print dialog box,...the Main tab, confirm that your specialty media for the Print Quality setting. When a specific color is clogged Print the nozzle check pattern to the right end. If ink supply is empty: See"Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 44. Printer will not print edge to the Fine end.
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...used is Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to Avoid" on page 4. Note that require a lot of Curls or Ink Blots too thin ink (i.e. See "Media Types Suitable for Color Adjustment, and then click Set. 3. Incorrect position of the paper when using is compatible with intense... Possible Cause Try This Printed Paper Paper being used Check to the " "mark. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the color settings. 52 Click the Color icon, then drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity. 1. Paper feed roller is Clean...
...used is Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to Avoid" on page 4. Note that require a lot of Curls or Ink Blots too thin ink (i.e. See "Media Types Suitable for Color Adjustment, and then click Set. 3. Incorrect position of the paper when using is compatible with intense... Possible Cause Try This Printed Paper Paper being used Check to the " "mark. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to set the color settings. 52 Click the Color icon, then drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity. 1. Paper feed roller is Clean...
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...reinstall the print head. Contact the Customer Care Center to realign it with an empty ink tank. See "Paper Jams" on page 31. It may damage the printer if you may need to have the waste ink tank replaced immediately. Install the print head. After reinstall the print head, you ... Print head not installed Seven flashes Eight flashes Defective print head Waste ink tank almost full Note POWER lamp flashes alternately in waste ink tank to clear the error so printing can continue. Turn off and unplug the printer from the power supply. If a paper jam occurs, clear the jammed...
...reinstall the print head. Contact the Customer Care Center to realign it with an empty ink tank. See "Paper Jams" on page 31. It may damage the printer if you may need to have the waste ink tank replaced immediately. Install the print head. After reinstall the print head, you ... Print head not installed Seven flashes Eight flashes Defective print head Waste ink tank almost full Note POWER lamp flashes alternately in waste ink tank to clear the error so printing can continue. Turn off and unplug the printer from the power supply. If a paper jam occurs, clear the jammed...
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...(Ink droplets can be placed with the content of the document and the processing speed of each color (1200 dpi) 60 Appendix Specifications Printer Printing resolution: Print speed *print speed may vary with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum) Black printing Draft: 6 ppm Standard: 5.7 ppm Color ... x 334(D) x 196(H) mm 22.56(W) x 13.15(D) x 7.72(H) in Approx. 8.0 kg (17.6 lb.) Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 dpi 512 nozzles of the host computer. Print width: Resident print control mode: Receive buffer: Interface...
...(Ink droplets can be placed with the content of the document and the processing speed of each color (1200 dpi) 60 Appendix Specifications Printer Printing resolution: Print speed *print speed may vary with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum) Black printing Draft: 6 ppm Standard: 5.7 ppm Color ... x 334(D) x 196(H) mm 22.56(W) x 13.15(D) x 7.72(H) in Approx. 8.0 kg (17.6 lb.) Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 dpi 512 nozzles of the host computer. Print width: Resident print control mode: Receive buffer: Interface...
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... processor recommended) z 2x or higher CD-ROM drive (4x or higher recommended) z 20 MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000: 50MB Windows Me/Windows 98: 15MB * USB operation can only be supported as an OS function... z The following functions are not supported: - z 30MB of available hard-disk space z Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later 61 Duplex Printing - Shared printer in the Mac OS X folder. Printer Ink Tanks: Appendix Capacity (pages): Black (BCI-6BK) approx. 590 *1, approx. 990 *2 Cyan (BCI-6C) approx. 860 *2 Magenta (BCI-6M)...
... processor recommended) z 2x or higher CD-ROM drive (4x or higher recommended) z 20 MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000: 50MB Windows Me/Windows 98: 15MB * USB operation can only be supported as an OS function... z The following functions are not supported: - z 30MB of available hard-disk space z Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later 61 Duplex Printing - Shared printer in the Mac OS X folder. Printer Ink Tanks: Appendix Capacity (pages): Black (BCI-6BK) approx. 590 *1, approx. 990 *2 Cyan (BCI-6C) approx. 860 *2 Magenta (BCI-6M)...
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...surrounding area. Never remove the plug by holding both sides. Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of these safety precautions. Do not place the printer on a print head after printing. Never touch the electrical contacts on a ...a child ingests any of small children. Do not shake the print heads or ink tanks. Choosing a location Do not install the printer in the printer while it is kept clear at all times so you ignore any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Appendix Caution You may cause injury or damage the...
...surrounding area. Never remove the plug by holding both sides. Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of these safety precautions. Do not place the printer on a print head after printing. Never touch the electrical contacts on a ...a child ingests any of small children. Do not shake the print heads or ink tanks. Choosing a location Do not install the printer in the printer while it is kept clear at all times so you ignore any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Appendix Caution You may cause injury or damage the...
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... This warranty does not cover any accessories, or any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as is" and without warranty of any , with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in Canon USA's user's manual or other documentation, or services performed by someone other than those... (a) for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase for refurbished Products. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that cause damage to the new or refurbished Canon-brand printer or scanner (each a "Product") packaged with respect to which there shall be presumed to have no ...
... This warranty does not cover any accessories, or any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as is" and without warranty of any , with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in Canon USA's user's manual or other documentation, or services performed by someone other than those... (a) for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase for refurbished Products. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that cause damage to the new or refurbished Canon-brand printer or scanner (each a "Product") packaged with respect to which there shall be presumed to have no ...
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