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Photo Printer Photo Printing Guide Table of Contents Introduction 2 Before Printing 3 Printing from the Memory Card 18 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 31 Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device 36 Printing Maintenance 42 Changing the Printer Settings 52 Troubleshooting 55 Appendix 73 US QT5-0760-V01
Photo Printer Photo Printing Guide Table of Contents Introduction 2 Before Printing 3 Printing from the Memory Card 18 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 31 Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device 36 Printing Maintenance 42 Changing the Printer Settings 52 Troubleshooting 55 Appendix 73 US QT5-0760-V01
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...Canon Inc. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. The targeted products are office equipment such as follows: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are as computers, monitors, printers...twist the power cord. Model Number: K10295 (mini260) Bluetooth ID: B02954 1 Do not drop or shake ink tanks as this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid ...
...Canon Inc. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. The targeted products are office equipment such as follows: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are as computers, monitors, printers...twist the power cord. Model Number: K10295 (mini260) Bluetooth ID: B02954 1 Do not drop or shake ink tanks as this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid ...
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This Photo Printing Guide uses the following symbols to Canon Inc. and other countries. "SmartMedia" is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. No part of... personal injury caused by incorrect operation of SD Association. "MultiMediaCard" is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in the U.S. Trademark Notices "Microsoft" and "Windows" are either registered ...by these symbols. All rights reserved. Caution Instructions that must be observed for purchasing the Canon PIXMA mini260.
This Photo Printing Guide uses the following symbols to Canon Inc. and other countries. "SmartMedia" is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. No part of... personal injury caused by incorrect operation of SD Association. "MultiMediaCard" is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association. Copyright ©2006 CANON INC. Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in the U.S. Trademark Notices "Microsoft" and "Windows" are either registered ...by these symbols. All rights reserved. Caution Instructions that must be observed for purchasing the Canon PIXMA mini260.
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...the right to replace the ink tank or remove jammed paper. It will be ejected. Printer Cover Open to open the Printer Cover. LCD Monitor Displays menus, setting items, and photos for printing. IrDA Port Receives the image data sent from a digital camera here. For instructions, ...The Bluetooth unit is inserted into the Card Slot. For details, contact a Canon service representative. Direct Print Port Connects the printer to support paper. Before Printing This section describes the components of the countries. Printer Parts and Their Functions Front View Paper Feed Tray Open and fold in ...
...the right to replace the ink tank or remove jammed paper. It will be ejected. Printer Cover Open to open the Printer Cover. LCD Monitor Displays menus, setting items, and photos for printing. IrDA Port Receives the image data sent from a digital camera here. For instructions, ...The Bluetooth unit is inserted into the Card Slot. For details, contact a Canon service representative. Direct Print Port Connects the printer to support paper. Before Printing This section describes the components of the countries. Printer Parts and Their Functions Front View Paper Feed Tray Open and fold in ...
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...Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into the Print Head Holder. on page 65. 4 Before Printing Interior Print Head Holder Install the Print Head here. Ink Lamp Lights or flashes red to connect the supplied AC Adapter plug. Important Do not pull up this handle to carry the printer. Move to attach... the optional Portable Kit. Carrying Handle Pulls out this lever after installing the Print Head. Rear View Battery Connector Cover Removes this cover to the left if ink smudges...
...Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into the Print Head Holder. on page 65. 4 Before Printing Interior Print Head Holder Install the Print Head here. Ink Lamp Lights or flashes red to connect the supplied AC Adapter plug. Important Do not pull up this handle to carry the printer. Move to attach... the optional Portable Kit. Carrying Handle Pulls out this lever after installing the Print Head. Rear View Battery Connector Cover Removes this cover to the left if ink smudges...
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...the Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet). Off: Make sure that the ink tank is ready to print properly along the way. Ink Lamp You can continue printing for a while, but the printer may not be able to print. See "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 55. For details, "Error Message... is recommended after reinserting the ink tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot print. If the printing is not blurred, you to an error. Confirm the error message displayed on how to install the Print Head and ink tank, refer to the way its lamp flashes. Note For information...
...the Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet). Off: Make sure that the ink tank is ready to print properly along the way. Ink Lamp You can continue printing for a while, but the printer may not be able to print. See "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 55. For details, "Error Message... is recommended after reinserting the ink tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot print. If the printing is not blurred, you to an error. Confirm the error message displayed on how to install the Print Head and ink tank, refer to the way its lamp flashes. Note For information...
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...the LCD, to select a menu item or photo, to specify the number of copies to print, to make a selection. NAVI button Displays the navigation menu. Flashing: the printer is displayed on the LCD. Stop/Reset button Allows you made. For example, selecting a ...resolved. HOME button Displays the HOME screen. The printer will then initialize ready for printing. 6 Before Printing See "Easy-Scroll Wheel" on page 9. +- Lighting: the printer is ready to print, is currently printing, or is off . Also, to cancel printing in trimming mode to move the trimming area. ...
...the LCD, to select a menu item or photo, to specify the number of copies to print, to make a selection. NAVI button Displays the navigation menu. Flashing: the printer is displayed on the LCD. Stop/Reset button Allows you made. For example, selecting a ...resolved. HOME button Displays the HOME screen. The printer will then initialize ready for printing. 6 Before Printing See "Easy-Scroll Wheel" on page 9. +- Lighting: the printer is ready to print, is currently printing, or is off . Also, to cancel printing in trimming mode to move the trimming area. ...
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The HOME screen will be displayed. HOME button This section describes the procedure to select the setting item. You can also use the S T W X buttons to display each menu from the HOME screen. 1 Display the HOME screen. (1) Press the HOME button. The selected item is highlighted or rounded by the frame. Basic Operation for the Operation Panel (A) HOME button (B) Easy-Scroll Wheel (C) OK button (A) (B) (C) Easy-Scroll Wheel Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel left or right to select the setting item. Before Printing 7
The HOME screen will be displayed. HOME button This section describes the procedure to select the setting item. You can also use the S T W X buttons to display each menu from the HOME screen. 1 Display the HOME screen. (1) Press the HOME button. The selected item is highlighted or rounded by the frame. Basic Operation for the Operation Panel (A) HOME button (B) Easy-Scroll Wheel (C) OK button (A) (B) (C) Easy-Scroll Wheel Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel left or right to select the setting item. Before Printing 7
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...screen: Select and print: You can print your favorite photo with a frame on page 9. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are displayed. See "Selecting Photographs to the settings on the LCD, and specify the number of the printer. Layout print: You can print the photos stored... the introductions for each photo listed. Sticker print: Print your favorite photo in a memory card while displaying on the camera. See "Function Buttons" on the Canon genuine Photo Stickers. Example: Select the Special photo print. Special photo print: You can display photos stored in a memory...
...screen: Select and print: You can print your favorite photo with a frame on page 9. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are displayed. See "Selecting Photographs to the settings on the LCD, and specify the number of the printer. Layout print: You can print the photos stored... the introductions for each photo listed. Sticker print: Print your favorite photo in a memory card while displaying on the camera. See "Function Buttons" on the Canon genuine Photo Stickers. Example: Select the Special photo print. Special photo print: You can display photos stored in a memory...
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... the HOME screen, the operation procedure or the menus will be displayed. Function Buttons Two Function buttons enable you want from the navigation menu. Before Printing 9 When you press the Function button (f2/Introduction), the introductions for the selected menu will be displayed. Select the menu you to select the menu...
... the HOME screen, the operation procedure or the menus will be displayed. Function Buttons Two Function buttons enable you want from the navigation menu. Before Printing 9 When you press the Function button (f2/Introduction), the introductions for the selected menu will be displayed. Select the menu you to select the menu...
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.... The Access lamp of the memory card is lit or flashing. 10 Before Printing Access lamp Turning Off the Printer Check the following before turning on /off the printer and ensure that the Print Head and ink tank are not installed, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) to install them. 1 ...Paper Feed Tray and press the ON/OFF button to turn off the printer. Note If the Print Head and ink tank are installed, before turning off the printer when the Access lamp is not operating. Turning On the Printer Ensure that the POWER lamp has gone out. The POWER lamp flashes ...
.... The Access lamp of the memory card is lit or flashing. 10 Before Printing Access lamp Turning Off the Printer Check the following before turning on /off the printer and ensure that the Print Head and ink tank are not installed, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet) to install them. 1 ...Paper Feed Tray and press the ON/OFF button to turn off the printer. Note If the Print Head and ink tank are installed, before turning off the printer when the Access lamp is not operating. Turning On the Printer Ensure that the POWER lamp has gone out. The POWER lamp flashes ...
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...paper with holes Paper that is not rectangle Paper bound with staples or glue Paper with adhesives Paper decorated with glitter, etc * Non-Canon genuine paper Before Printing 11 Paper Handling Do not use a cut paper or memo pad. Note For the available paper size and media type, see "Using... Genuine Media" on page 14. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to load paper. Loading Printing Paper This section describes the available paper size and media type, and how to jam or malfunction. Folded, curled or wrinkled paper ...
...paper with holes Paper that is not rectangle Paper bound with staples or glue Paper with adhesives Paper decorated with glitter, etc * Non-Canon genuine paper Before Printing 11 Paper Handling Do not use a cut paper or memo pad. Note For the available paper size and media type, see "Using... Genuine Media" on page 14. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to load paper. Loading Printing Paper This section describes the available paper size and media type, and how to jam or malfunction. Folded, curled or wrinkled paper ...
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See "Turning On the Printer" on the printer. (1) Open the Paper Feed Tray and fold it . Note Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. Note If paper is stained. 12 Before Printing Loading Paper 1 Turn on page 10. 2 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 3 Ensure that the Paper Thickness Lever is set to the left, only if ink smudges or the printed surface is curled, gently bend the corners in half. (2) Press the ON/OFF button.
See "Turning On the Printer" on the printer. (1) Open the Paper Feed Tray and fold it . Note Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. Note If paper is stained. 12 Before Printing Loading Paper 1 Turn on page 10. 2 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 3 Ensure that the Paper Thickness Lever is set to the left, only if ink smudges or the printed surface is curled, gently bend the corners in half. (2) Press the ON/OFF button.
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For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with print side facing up. Before Printing 13 When loading the credit card sized paper, load sheets in the portrait position (feed from the short side). (3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the stack of paper. (2) Align the paper with the right edge of the Auto Sheet Feeder and insert the paper until the ink dries. Photo stickers Card Shorter margin Note Do not touch the printed surface until it is fully inserted. 4 Load the paper. (1) Insert the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with your media.
For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with print side facing up. Before Printing 13 When loading the credit card sized paper, load sheets in the portrait position (feed from the short side). (3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the stack of paper. (2) Align the paper with the right edge of the Auto Sheet Feeder and insert the paper until the ink dries. Photo stickers Card Shorter margin Note Do not touch the printed surface until it is fully inserted. 4 Load the paper. (1) Insert the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with your media.
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In this case, load one sheet at a time. *2 When printing on page 36. When printing photos in . Using Genuine Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Photo Paper Pro*1 101.6×152.4 mm/ 4"×6": up to 20 sheets Wide: up ... paper in stacks may not be able to be marked as it is fed in a mobile phone or a PDA on sticker paper, see "Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device" on sticker paper, select Sticker print. Note You may cause the print side to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country. 14 Before...
In this case, load one sheet at a time. *2 When printing on page 36. When printing photos in . Using Genuine Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Photo Paper Pro*1 101.6×152.4 mm/ 4"×6": up to 20 sheets Wide: up ... paper in stacks may not be able to be marked as it is fed in a mobile phone or a PDA on sticker paper, see "Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device" on sticker paper, select Sticker print. Note You may cause the print side to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country. 14 Before...
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..., JFIF, TIFF (Exif2.21 compliant) and DPOF (Ver. 1.00 compliant). Memory Cards Supported by this Printer Supported memory cards are as a memory card drive for card direct printing when you finish using the Card Slot as follows: Memory Cards which can be inserted directly CompactFlash (CF)...(3.3V) Memory Cards which can be used on your digital camera, the image may not be usable with the printer if formatted on this printer may not be printed correctly. For information on memory cards that is not guaranteed operation to the manuals supplied with your digital camera....
..., JFIF, TIFF (Exif2.21 compliant) and DPOF (Ver. 1.00 compliant). Memory Cards Supported by this Printer Supported memory cards are as a memory card drive for card direct printing when you finish using the Card Slot as follows: Memory Cards which can be inserted directly CompactFlash (CF)...(3.3V) Memory Cards which can be used on your digital camera, the image may not be usable with the printer if formatted on this printer may not be printed correctly. For information on memory cards that is not guaranteed operation to the manuals supplied with your digital camera....
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... CompactFlash (CF) card, Microdrive and xD-Picture Card* Insert the card into the downside slot with the gold contact facing up. Turn on 16 Before Printing * Use the compliant adapter. Turn on For Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo*, Memory Stick PRO Duo*, SD Memory Card, Multimedia Card (ver3... Card* Insert the card into the upper slot with its label facing up . Important Insert only single type of memory cards. Inserting a Memory Card This printer is correctly set. Check the card face and insert it gently until it is equipped with the arrow...
... CompactFlash (CF) card, Microdrive and xD-Picture Card* Insert the card into the downside slot with the gold contact facing up. Turn on 16 Before Printing * Use the compliant adapter. Turn on For Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo*, Memory Stick PRO Duo*, SD Memory Card, Multimedia Card (ver3... Card* Insert the card into the upper slot with its label facing up . Important Insert only single type of memory cards. Inserting a Memory Card This printer is correctly set. Check the card face and insert it gently until it is equipped with the arrow...
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Access lamp Before Printing 17 Removing a Memory Card Note If you use the printer connected to your fingers to "Using Data in the memory card. For the procedure, refer to remove the memory card. Hold the exposed portion of ... on-screen manual. 1 Ensure that the Access lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card. Important Removing the memory card or turning off the printer while the Access lamp is flashing can damage the data stored in the Memory Card on the Computer" of the memory card from the computer.
Access lamp Before Printing 17 Removing a Memory Card Note If you use the printer connected to your fingers to "Using Data in the memory card. For the procedure, refer to remove the memory card. Hold the exposed portion of ... on-screen manual. 1 Ensure that the Access lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card. Important Removing the memory card or turning off the printer while the Access lamp is flashing can damage the data stored in the Memory Card on the Computer" of the memory card from the computer.
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.... Note may be turned off automatically after five minutes from when the LCD goes into sleep mode. When using any button on the printer. Selecting Photographs to Print-Select and print You can display the photos stored in a memory card while displaying on page 11. (3) Insert the memory card into the Card Slot...
.... Note may be turned off automatically after five minutes from when the LCD goes into sleep mode. When using any button on the printer. Selecting Photographs to Print-Select and print You can display the photos stored in a memory card while displaying on page 11. (3) Insert the memory card into the Card Slot...
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...the Shooting Date-Select date range" on page 27. ON are set, only the shooting date will be printed. It is not possible to print both Date ON and File no. Printing from the Memory Card 19 To search for the selected photos, the paper size, and media type. ... as borderless, press the Function button (f1/ Advanced). To print a specified area, see "Printing a Specified Area-Trimming" on page 28. 5 Start printing. (1) Confirm the total number of each photo will be printed. The specified number of copies of copies to print for photos with the shooting date, see "Changing the Display...
...the Shooting Date-Select date range" on page 27. ON are set, only the shooting date will be printed. It is not possible to print both Date ON and File no. Printing from the Memory Card 19 To search for the selected photos, the paper size, and media type. ... as borderless, press the Function button (f1/ Advanced). To print a specified area, see "Printing a Specified Area-Trimming" on page 28. 5 Start printing. (1) Confirm the total number of each photo will be printed. The specified number of copies of copies to print for photos with the shooting date, see "Changing the Display...