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... 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 is Poor or Contains Errors 72 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 74 Paper... Screen 78 Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication 81 Cannot 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...
... 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 is Poor or Contains Errors 72 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 74 Paper... Screen 78 Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication 81 Cannot 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...
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... the envelope against the left side. Printing direction (3) Select Envelope in the Paper Output Slot Cover. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. or Comm. Important • Do not use envelopes with Macintosh" on the left side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Loading Envelopes Use either DL...
... the envelope against the left side. Printing direction (3) Select Envelope in the Paper Output Slot Cover. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. or Comm. Important • Do not use envelopes with Macintosh" on the left side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Loading Envelopes Use either DL...
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...for Photographs Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media and ink for this chapter. Many of these features are covered in this printer. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box...in the Page Setup dialog box or the Print dialog box. To manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to "Printing Media" in either of your operating system: • Press the F1 key • Click in...
...for Photographs Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media and ink for this chapter. Many of these features are covered in this printer. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box...in the Page Setup dialog box or the Print dialog box. To manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to "Printing Media" in either of your operating system: • Press the F1 key • Click in...
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...remains after performing Print Head cleaning three times Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52 If the problem still remains Step 4 "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61 Note • If ruled lines are probably clogged. Contact the Customer Care Center. 41 Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check ...Pattern" on page 57. • If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. If the print quality is poor, perform a Print Head cleaning If...
...remains after performing Print Head cleaning three times Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52 If the problem still remains Step 4 "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61 Note • If ruled lines are probably clogged. Contact the Customer Care Center. 41 Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check ...Pattern" on page 57. • If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out. If the print quality is poor, perform a Print Head cleaning If...
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... POWER lamp flashes twice, and then release it immediately. 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 the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. 42 Use this function...
... POWER lamp flashes twice, and then release it immediately. 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 the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. 42 Use this function...
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.... (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. When white stripes appear (color ink) 45 When with lines missing (black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires cleaning. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern...
.... (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. When white stripes appear (color ink) 45 When with lines missing (black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires cleaning. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern...
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... on . 2. Note • The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 29. 47 Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
... on . 2. Note • The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 29. 47 Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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This takes about 60 seconds. 48 Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzle group to be cleaned, then click Execute. Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes.
This takes about 60 seconds. 48 Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzle group to be cleaned, then click Execute. Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes.
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Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzle group to be cleaned, then click OK. Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is displayed. This takes about 60 seconds. 50
Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzle group to be cleaned, then click OK. Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is displayed. This takes about 60 seconds. 50
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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 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process.
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 See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Head deep cleaning consumes more powerful process.
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3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is completed (about two to be cleaned, then click Execute. Printing Maintenance (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzle group to three minutes). 53 Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is displayed, click OK. Note Click the Initial Check Items button.
3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is completed (about two to be cleaned, then click Execute. Printing Maintenance (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzle group to three minutes). 53 Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking. Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning is displayed, click OK. Note Click the Initial Check Items button.
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See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be damaged....the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 54 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. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If ...
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be damaged....the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 54 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. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42. (2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again. (3) If ...
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This takes about two to be cleaned, then click OK. Printing Maintenance (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzle group to three minutes. 55 Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning finishes. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning is displayed. Note Click the Initial Check Items button. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.
This takes about two to be cleaned, then click OK. Printing Maintenance (1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzle group to three minutes. 55 Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning finishes. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning is displayed. Note Click the Initial Check Items button. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.
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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. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink. 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 "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. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink. 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
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.... 61 Black: BCI-15 Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. 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...
.... 61 Black: BCI-15 Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. 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...
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...Protective Cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port. 62 Do not touch the Lock lever; Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal... of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange Protective Cap. remove only the ink tank. Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab. (2) Remove the ink tank. Protective Cap Important • Do not ...
...Protective Cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port. 62 Do not touch the Lock lever; Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal... of consumables. 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange Protective Cap. remove only the ink tank. Printing Maintenance 2 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab. (2) Remove the ink tank. Protective Cap Important • Do not ...
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... to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is continued with no ink in the ink tank, a problem may occur. The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an... it slightly slanted. (2) Push down on the on page 64 Note • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print...
... to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is continued with no ink in the ink tank, a problem may occur. The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an... it slightly slanted. (2) Push down on the on page 64 Note • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print...
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... the printer driver's Properties dialog box and manually reset the ink tank counter in the Maintenance tab whenever an ink tank is replaced. 1 Check the message, and click Yes. Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement If an ink tank is performed in the Printer Properties dialog box" on ... will not send the message asking for confirmation of the next print job. Mistakenly clicking No, instead, will prevent the low ink warning from functioning properly. See "Resetting the Ink Counter in Windows XP or Windows 2000, the printer will send a message prompting you to reset the...
... the printer driver's Properties dialog box and manually reset the ink tank counter in the Maintenance tab whenever an ink tank is replaced. 1 Check the message, and click Yes. Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement If an ink tank is performed in the Printer Properties dialog box" on ... will not send the message asking for confirmation of the next print job. Mistakenly clicking No, instead, will prevent the low ink warning from functioning properly. See "Resetting the Ink Counter in Windows XP or Windows 2000, the printer will send a message prompting you to reset the...
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... Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (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. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication...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 tab.
... Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (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. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication...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 tab.
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Printing Maintenance 2 Reset the Ink Counter. (1) Select Remaining ink level setting from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Ink Counter Reset. (3) Select the newly installed ink tank. (4) Click OK. 66
Printing Maintenance 2 Reset the Ink Counter. (1) Select Remaining ink level setting from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Ink Counter Reset. (3) Select the newly installed ink tank. (4) Click OK. 66