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...the Ink Tank clicks into a power outlet. Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit. 5 Lower the Lock Lever until the process is closed. PIXMA iP90 Photo Printer Power Cord AC Adapter Print Head BCI-15 Black Ink Tanks BCI-16 Color Ink Tanks Documentation and Software Kit 2 Prepare the...the Protective Cap. 2 Plug the Power Cord into the holder by aligning the mark with the mark. Paper Support 4 Place the Print Head into the AC Adapter. Series Photo Printer 4 Install the Ink Tanks 1 Remove the Black Ink Tank(BCI-15 Black) from its package, and pull off the Protective Cap....
...the Ink Tank clicks into a power outlet. Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit. 5 Lower the Lock Lever until the process is closed. PIXMA iP90 Photo Printer Power Cord AC Adapter Print Head BCI-15 Black Ink Tanks BCI-16 Color Ink Tanks Documentation and Software Kit 2 Prepare the...the Protective Cap. 2 Plug the Power Cord into the holder by aligning the mark with the mark. Paper Support 4 Place the Print Head into the AC Adapter. Series Photo Printer 4 Install the Ink Tanks 1 Remove the Black Ink Tank(BCI-15 Black) from its package, and pull off the Protective Cap....
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..., computer security and other . If the printer name is shown in "Printer List". Refer to "Aligning the Print Head" instructions in the Quick Start Guide. NOTE: If print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer, you are registered trademarks and PIXMA is your Mac. 3 Insert the "Setup...ROM. NOTE: Select Easy Install in Vietnam. NOTE: When performing infrared communication, make the IrDA port of Canon Inc. Canon and BCI are using. 1 Connect the end of the printer driver and on-screen manuals will begin . 6 When the main menu appears, click Easy Install and follow...
..., computer security and other . If the printer name is shown in "Printer List". Refer to "Aligning the Print Head" instructions in the Quick Start Guide. NOTE: If print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer, you are registered trademarks and PIXMA is your Mac. 3 Insert the "Setup...ROM. NOTE: Select Easy Install in Vietnam. NOTE: When performing infrared communication, make the IrDA port of Canon Inc. Canon and BCI are using. 1 Connect the end of the printer driver and on-screen manuals will begin . 6 When the main menu appears, click Easy Install and follow...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
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...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 is Poor or Contains Errors 72 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 74 Paper Does Not Feed... Print Properly from the 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...
...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 is Poor or Contains Errors 72 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 74 Paper Does Not Feed... Print Properly from the 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...
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Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off . If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be sure to print. 3 Basic Printing Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turning off the printer, be unable to check that the POWER lamp is turned off the printer, press the POWER button. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is not lit.
Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off . If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking, the printer cannot protect its print heads and may be sure to print. 3 Basic Printing Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turning off the printer, be unable to check that the POWER lamp is turned off the printer, press the POWER button. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is not lit.
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... user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is selected. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the File menu. 2 Ensure that Canon iP90 is opened by selecting Print from within an...
... user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is selected. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the File menu. 2 Ensure that Canon iP90 is opened by selecting Print from within an...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
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... page 29. 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. 42 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Note The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on , load a sheet of Letter-...sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Use this function when printed results are blurred or...
... page 29. 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. 42 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Note The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on , load a sheet of Letter-...sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Use this function when printed results are blurred or...
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...an Ink Tank" on page 61. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is ...not printed properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. Replace an ink tank. When white stripes appear (...
...an Ink Tank" on page 61. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is ...not printed properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. Replace an ink tank. When white stripes appear (...
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... stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Ensure that the printer is turned on the printer. 1. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until... Check Pattern screen displayed after the nozzle check pattern was printed, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Note • The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on . 2. See "...
... stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Ensure that the printer is turned on the printer. 1. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until... Check Pattern screen displayed after the nozzle check pattern was printed, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Note • The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on . 2. See "...
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...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 cleaning are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP90 from the Name... list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 49 Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be printed. If you performed Print Head normal cleaning three times, execute Print...
...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 cleaning are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP90 from the Name... list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 49 Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be printed. If you performed Print Head normal cleaning three times, execute Print...
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Print Head deep cleaning consumes 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 a more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 29. 52
Print Head deep cleaning consumes 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 a more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on page 29. 52
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... folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be damaged. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 61...X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 54 Contact your dealer or Canon Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on. 2 Open the BJ...
... folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be damaged. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 61...X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 54 Contact your dealer or Canon Customer Care Center. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on. 2 Open the BJ...
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Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. Contact your dealer or 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 your dealer or 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.
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... See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Aligning the Print Head Printing Maintenance If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head alignment is displayed, ...click OK. Note Click Check Setting to the right position. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Move the...
... See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Aligning the Print Head Printing Maintenance If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head alignment is displayed, ...click OK. Note Click Check Setting to the right position. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Move the...
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...Printer Utility dialog box. Printing Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Note The BJ Printer...printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer... Setup Utility icon. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to print the current setting and finish the operation. 59 If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP90... from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product ...
...Printer Utility dialog box. Printing Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Note The BJ Printer...printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer... Setup Utility icon. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to print the current setting and finish the operation. 59 If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP90... from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product ...
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...: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. Replace the ink tank with a new one. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing Maintenance If the... print result is 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.
...: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. Replace the ink tank with a new one. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing Maintenance If the... print result is 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.
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.... (2) Push down on the on the ink tank until it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. Important When an ink tank is specified. Printing Maintenance 4 Insert the ink tank. (1) Insert a... tank with a new one immediately. And, the Low Ink Warning dialog which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of its first use. • Once an ink... do not remove it from the printer and leave it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it ...
.... (2) Push down on the on the ink tank until it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. Important When an ink tank is specified. Printing Maintenance 4 Insert the ink tank. (1) Insert a... tank with a new one immediately. And, the Low Ink Warning dialog which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of its first use. • Once an ink... do not remove it from the printer and leave it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it ...
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...the printing surface*1, and cover it with Borderless Printing. See "Media Types Suitable for your media. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 38. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on plain paper (right ), set..." on page 9. Hold the opposite corners of paper when using is dirty Inside of the printer. Use the paper after printing. 73 Paper Feed Roller is compatible with a non-printing regular...surface. (2) Roll up menu, and then ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching Print Head. See "Cleaning the Inside of the paper is curled, its print side may not feed ...
...the printing surface*1, and cover it with Borderless Printing. See "Media Types Suitable for your media. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 38. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on plain paper (right ), set..." on page 9. Hold the opposite corners of paper when using is dirty Inside of the printer. Use the paper after printing. 73 Paper Feed Roller is compatible with a non-printing regular...surface. (2) Roll up menu, and then ensure that smudging may be smudged by touching Print Head. See "Cleaning the Inside of the paper is curled, its print side may not feed ...
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... any paper curl, clean the Paper Feed Roller. 1. After removing all paper, close the Print Head Cover. • If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer, open the Print Head Cover and remove it back on page 5. type used See "Print Media to Avoid" on page... 76) continues after correcting any components inside the printer. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it . Ensure that...
... any paper curl, clean the Paper Feed Roller. 1. After removing all paper, close the Print Head Cover. • If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer, open the Print Head Cover and remove it back on page 5. type used See "Print Media to Avoid" on page... 76) continues after correcting any components inside the printer. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it . Ensure that...
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... jammed paper, reload paper in the Print Head. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. without receiving If the error persists, the connected digital camera or digital video camcorder may be incompatible with this printer. Count the flashes and then take appropriate ...error so printing can continue. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head may any response from a be defective. Eight flashes indicates that the tanks are firmly seated in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. The number of flashes indicates the...
... jammed paper, reload paper in the Print Head. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. without receiving If the error persists, the connected digital camera or digital video camcorder may be incompatible with this printer. Count the flashes and then take appropriate ...error so printing can continue. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head may any response from a be defective. Eight flashes indicates that the tanks are firmly seated in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. The number of flashes indicates the...
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...you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that this printer. Ensure that the printer is securely connected to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. "Error No.:2001" A specified period of this printer. If the ink tank has Have you can choose the option... button to the computer and try printing again. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with the cable(s). Printer not properly connected Ensure that iP90 is displayed in the Utilities folder. There could also be a problem with this confirmation message. 1. "Error No.:1700...
...you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that this printer. Ensure that the printer is securely connected to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. "Error No.:2001" A specified period of this printer. If the ink tank has Have you can choose the option... button to the computer and try printing again. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with the cable(s). Printer not properly connected Ensure that iP90 is displayed in the Utilities folder. There could also be a problem with this confirmation message. 1. "Error No.:1700...