iP90 Easy Setup Instructions
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... a power outlet. Power Cord 3 DC Plug Serial Number Nozzles 3 Press in slots. The printer will perform a Print Head cleaning after the cover is complete before the printer has finished initializing. Continue with the mark. PIXMA iP90 Photo Printer Power Cord AC Adapter Print Head BCI-15 Black Ink Tanks BCI-16 Color Ink Tanks Documentation and Software...
... a power outlet. Power Cord 3 DC Plug Serial Number Nozzles 3 Press in slots. The printer will perform a Print Head cleaning after the cover is complete before the printer has finished initializing. Continue with the mark. PIXMA iP90 Photo Printer Power Cord AC Adapter Print Head BCI-15 Black Ink Tanks BCI-16 Color Ink Tanks Documentation and Software...
iP90 Easy Setup Instructions
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... remaining software. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Canon and BCI are registered trademarks or trademarks of Canon Inc. If the printer name is a trademark of their respective owners. Refer to "Aligning the Print Head" instructions in order to change without notice. NOTE: Select Easy... the printer, you would like to the printer. 7 When the "Easy Install" screen appears, click Install. NOTE: If a message prompting you are using. 1 Connect the end of the USB cable to the computer, the other products and brand names are registered trademarks and PIXMA is not...
... remaining software. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Canon and BCI are registered trademarks or trademarks of Canon Inc. If the printer name is a trademark of their respective owners. Refer to "Aligning the Print Head" instructions in order to change without notice. NOTE: Select Easy... the printer, you would like to the printer. 7 When the "Easy Install" screen appears, click Install. NOTE: If a message prompting you are using. 1 Connect the end of the USB cable to the computer, the other products and brand names are registered trademarks and PIXMA is not...
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 . When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer 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 not lit. If the power plug is turned off the printer, press the POWER button.
Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off . When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer 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 not lit. If the power plug is turned off the printer, press the POWER button.
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...Head cleaning or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is used for your application. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the Start menu, additional tabs appear including the Details tab. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon iP90... icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly...
...Head cleaning or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is used for your application. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the Start menu, additional tabs appear including the Details tab. For non-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon iP90... icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly...
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... box. 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. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is turned on, and then...
... box. 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. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is turned on, and then...
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..."Replacing 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. When with lines missing (black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print... Head of color 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. Replace an ink ...
..."Replacing 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. When with lines missing (black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print... Head of color 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. Replace an ink ...
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... nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(3).... Nozzle Check Pattern screen displayed after the nozzle check pattern was printed, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on the printer. 1. Note • The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 29. 47
... nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(3).... Nozzle Check Pattern screen displayed after the nozzle check pattern was printed, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on the printer. 1. Note • The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 29. 47
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...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...(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. If you performed Print Head normal cleaning three times, execute Print Head deep cleaning. Do not perform any operation until ...
...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...(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. If you performed Print Head normal cleaning three times, execute Print Head deep cleaning. Do not perform any operation until ...
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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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... (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. Contact your dealer or 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...If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink. If you are using the 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 ...
... (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition. Contact your dealer or 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...If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink. If you are using the 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 ...
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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. 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
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... the current setting and finish the operation. 57 When the confirmation message is required. ì 1 With the printer on page 29. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click Print Head Alignment. Aligning the Print Head Printing Maintenance If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is unsatisfactory, Print...
... the current setting and finish the operation. 57 When the confirmation message is required. ì 1 With the printer on page 29. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click Print Head Alignment. Aligning the Print Head Printing Maintenance If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is unsatisfactory, Print...
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... Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click Print Head Alignment. Note Click Check Setting to the right position. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be printed. Printing...
... Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click Print Head Alignment. Note Click Check Setting to the right position. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be printed. Printing...
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The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 61 Black: BCI-15 Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank.... 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...
The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 61 Black: BCI-15 Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank.... 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...
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... • Color ink consumption may not function properly if it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on the ink tank until it is continued with it slightly ... a problem may occur. Important When an ink tank is specified. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is replaced, the ink...must be indicated properly. 63 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 an ink tank ...
... • Color ink consumption may not function properly if it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on the ink tank until it is continued with it slightly ... a problem may occur. Important When an ink tank is specified. The Print Head Holder moves to dry out and the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is replaced, the ink...must be indicated properly. 63 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 an ink tank ...
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... curled, the paper may become dirty or the paper may occur at the top and bottom edges of the printer is curled, its print side may be smudged by touching Print Head. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. Ensure that the paper you are using is scratched... printing surface of Paper is Smudged Printed Surface is too thin Incorrect paper type Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to the right ( ) after correcting paper curl as the figure below. (1) (2) *1 (3) Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within ...
... curled, the paper may become dirty or the paper may occur at the top and bottom edges of the printer is curled, its print side may be smudged by touching Print Head. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. Ensure that the paper you are using is scratched... printing surface of Paper is Smudged Printed Surface is too thin Incorrect paper type Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to the right ( ) after correcting paper curl as the figure below. (1) (2) *1 (3) Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within ...
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... rotates as it exceeds, load less paper. Load a sheet of paper. After removing all paper, close the Print Head Cover. • If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer, or if the Paper jam error (See "Handling Error Messages" on . Reload the paper into the... press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release after correcting any components inside the printer, open the Print Head Cover and remove it back on page 76) continues after the POWER lamp flashes three times. Repeat this cleaning operation one more time. 4. The ...
... rotates as it exceeds, load less paper. Load a sheet of paper. After removing all paper, close the Print Head Cover. • If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer, or if the Paper jam error (See "Handling Error Messages" on . Reload the paper into the... press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release after correcting any components inside the printer, open the Print Head Cover and remove it back on page 76) continues after the POWER lamp flashes three times. Repeat this cleaning operation one more time. 4. The ...
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... of the battery, refer to turn off the printer. 2. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. Number of time has lapsed cable again. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head may any response from a be defective. without...
... of the battery, refer to turn off the printer. 2. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. Number of time has lapsed cable again. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head may any response from a be defective. without...
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...reset the ink counter. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. If iP90 is securely connected to the computer. You can continue printing. If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that the printer is not displayed in waste ink absorber to disable the diaplay of ink...the Go menu. Note If you can choose the option to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care Center. Printer not properly connected Ensure that you replaced an ink tank with a been replaced with the device...
...reset the ink counter. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. If iP90 is securely connected to the computer. You can continue printing. If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that the printer is not displayed in waste ink absorber to disable the diaplay of ink...the Go menu. Note If you can choose the option to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care Center. Printer not properly connected Ensure that you replaced an ink tank with a been replaced with the device...