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...31 Printing Borderless Photographs with Windows 32 Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh 35 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 38 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 43 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 44 Print Head Cleaning 48 Print Head Deep Cleaning 52 Aligning the Print Head 56...on the Screen 71 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 73 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9.x 75 User's Guide Table of Contents 76 Specifications 77 Safety Precautions 80 Regulatory Information 82 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY ...
...31 Printing Borderless Photographs with Windows 32 Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh 35 Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 38 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 43 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 44 Print Head Cleaning 48 Print Head Deep Cleaning 52 Aligning the Print Head 56...on the Screen 71 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera 73 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9.x 75 User's Guide Table of Contents 76 Specifications 77 Safety Precautions 80 Regulatory Information 82 CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY ...
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...your operating system. For non-XP Windows, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon i9900 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 from the... Canon i9900 is opened from the Windows Start menu. The Print dialog box can be opened from either within an application. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is selected. For more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning,...
...your operating system. For non-XP Windows, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon i9900 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 from the... Canon i9900 is opened from the Windows Start menu. The Print dialog box can be opened from either within an application. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is selected. For more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning,...
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... printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is specified. Color ink consumption may not function properly if it is removed, do not remove it from the ink tank in the exact order shown in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to the right. Do not squeeze the... side of the orange tape, ink may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Notes To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six...
... printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is specified. Color ink consumption may not function properly if it is removed, do not remove it from the ink tank in the exact order shown in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to the right. Do not squeeze the... side of the orange tape, ink may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Notes To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six...
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... Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 44 If white stripes appear Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 56 Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 48 If the problem remains Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that the ink tank contains ink. Open the front cover and make sure that the...
... Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 44 If white stripes appear Step 1 See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 56 Step 2 See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 48 If the problem remains Step 3 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on the ink tank and ensure that the ink tank contains ink. Open the front cover and make sure that the...
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... the pull-down menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Click Print Check Pattern. (4) Check the message, then click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. (6) If you want to start print head cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check screen. Otherwise, click Exit to finish. 45 Printing Maintenance (6) If you want to start print head cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check screen.
... the pull-down menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Click Print Check Pattern. (4) Check the message, then click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. (6) If you want to start print head cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check screen. Otherwise, click Exit to finish. 45 Printing Maintenance (6) If you want to start print head cleaning, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check screen.
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... check pattern output by the printer. Both group 1 and 2 patterns have white stripes, Group 2 print head nozzles need cleaning. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is discharged properly. Click Cleaning to go to the print head cleaning procedure. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink.
... check pattern output by the printer. Both group 1 and 2 patterns have white stripes, Group 2 print head nozzles need cleaning. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is discharged properly. Click Cleaning to go to the print head cleaning procedure. Note The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink.
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Both group 1 and 2 patterns have white stripes, Group 1 print head nozzles need cleaning. Click Cleaning to go to the print head cleaning procedure. (2) If these patterns have no white stripes, click Exit. 47 Printing Maintenance Compare the printed nozzle check pattern with those shown in the Pattern Check dialog box on your screen. (1) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 2 print head nozzles need cleaning. Click Cleaning to go to the print head cleaning procedure.
Both group 1 and 2 patterns have white stripes, Group 1 print head nozzles need cleaning. Click Cleaning to go to the print head cleaning procedure. (2) If these patterns have no white stripes, click Exit. 47 Printing Maintenance Compare the printed nozzle check pattern with those shown in the Pattern Check dialog box on your screen. (1) If these patterns have white stripes, Group 2 print head nozzles need cleaning. Click Cleaning to go to the print head cleaning procedure.
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... RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. Note The print head can also be clogged. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be...
... RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. Note The print head can also be clogged. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 46. 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be...
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... Do not perform any other operation until the print head cleaning finishes. Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to check the print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 44. If the problem persists, perform print head deep cleaning. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52. 49 Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta...
... Do not perform any other operation until the print head cleaning finishes. Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to check the print head condition. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 44. If the problem persists, perform print head deep cleaning. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 50. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52. 49 Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta...
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... printer driver is installed, then the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility) icon. (3) Select your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu. (2) Click...
... printer driver is installed, then the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility) icon. (3) Select your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu. (2) Click...
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...-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click OK. Notes If this does not solve the problem, clean the print heads again, up to clean. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 44. Group 1: Black (BCI-6BK), Red (BCI-6R), Green (BCI-6G), Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC... 50. If the problem persists, perform print head deep cleaning. Important Do not perform any other operations until the print head cleaning finishes. This takes about one minute. After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head nozzles are displayed by clicking Initial Check ...
...-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI-6Y). (4) Click OK. Notes If this does not solve the problem, clean the print heads again, up to clean. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 44. Group 1: Black (BCI-6BK), Red (BCI-6R), Green (BCI-6G), Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC... 50. If the problem persists, perform print head deep cleaning. Important Do not perform any other operations until the print head cleaning finishes. This takes about one minute. After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head nozzles are displayed by clicking Initial Check ...
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Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer 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 print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try performing print head deep cleaning, which is on page 20. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 52
Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer 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 print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try performing print head deep cleaning, which is on page 20. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 52
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... Pattern" on page 50. If this does not solve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. 53 Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to check the print head condition. Important Do not perform any other operation until the print head cleaning finishes. Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI...
... Pattern" on page 50. If this does not solve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. 53 Printing Maintenance (3) Select Ink Group to check the print head condition. Important Do not perform any other operation until the print head cleaning finishes. Group 2: Cyan (BCI-6C), Magenta (BCI-6M), and Yellow (BCI...
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Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver is installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility) icon. (3) Select your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 54
Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver is installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility) icon. (3) Select your printer from the Name list and click Configure. (4) Select your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. 54
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...50. Note The items to clean. If this does not solve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. 55 This takes about two minutes. (6) Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another print head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off the...Important Do not perform any other operation until the print head cleaning finishes. Be sure to check the print head condition. Note If the print head nozzles are still not clean, check that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before cleaning are displayed by clicking Initial Check Items. (5) ...
...50. Note The items to clean. If this does not solve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. 55 This takes about two minutes. (6) Print the nozzle check pattern to perform another print head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off the...Important Do not perform any other operation until the print head cleaning finishes. Be sure to check the print head condition. Note If the print head nozzles are still not clean, check that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before cleaning are displayed by clicking Initial Check Items. (5) ...
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... specific color is loaded with your paper is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Ink tank is not seated properly/Ink... on page 38. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is empty Try This Check that they are in the print head and reseat them, if necessary. Note Follow the instructions packaged with the correct print side facing up menu, and then confirm that the ...
... specific color is loaded with your paper is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks appear Ink tank is not seated properly/Ink... on page 38. Glossy photo paper other than the Canon specialty media is empty Try This Check that they are in the print head and reseat them, if necessary. Note Follow the instructions packaged with the correct print side facing up menu, and then confirm that the ...
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...you may need to hold the ink used at cleaning and so on page 38. Empty ink tank Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to correct the error. If this printer. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during print head cleaning. Contact the Customer Care Center. Replace it .... Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to resume printing with an empty ink tank. After reinstalling the print head, you must replace the waste ink absorber and check the ...
...you may need to hold the ink used at cleaning and so on page 38. Empty ink tank Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to correct the error. If this printer. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during print head cleaning. Contact the Customer Care Center. Replace it .... Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to resume printing with an empty ink tank. After reinstalling the print head, you must replace the waste ink absorber and check the ...
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... with the cable(s). There could also be a problem with the device. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i9900, and Uninstall. 2. Follow the on . Follow the procedures described in the Printer list. Wait until the...i9900 is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to the computer and try printing again. Contact the Customer Care Center. "Error No.: 2500" Simple print head Simple print head alignment failed. alignment failed See "Handling Error Messages" on page 69. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used at cleaning...
... with the cable(s). There could also be a problem with the device. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i9900, and Uninstall. 2. Follow the on . Follow the procedures described in the Printer list. Wait until the...i9900 is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to the computer and try printing again. Contact the Customer Care Center. "Error No.: 2500" Simple print head Simple print head alignment failed. alignment failed See "Handling Error Messages" on page 69. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used at cleaning...
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...Customer Care Center. Ink is low It is defective or not Install the print head again according to hold the ink used at cleaning and so on the digital camera or digital video camcorder when images are printed from the computer Try This Wait until warm-up The printer is nearly... full. Printer warming up ends. No print head Print head is about time to clear the error so printing can continue. Press...
...Customer Care Center. Ink is low It is defective or not Install the print head again according to hold the ink used at cleaning and so on the digital camera or digital video camcorder when images are printed from the computer Try This Wait until warm-up The printer is nearly... full. Printer warming up ends. No print head Print head is about time to clear the error so printing can continue. Press...
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... lamp 2 POWER/ERROR lamp 69 Print Check Pattern 44, 45 Print dialog box 9, 12 Print Head Alignment 56 Print Head Cleaning 48 Print Head Deep Cleaning 52 print head holder 41 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Quality 10, 21, 64 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 7 Printer Properties dialog box 9, 20, 44, 65 Printing Borderless Photographs 32, 35 Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" compatible...
... lamp 2 POWER/ERROR lamp 69 Print Check Pattern 44, 45 Print dialog box 9, 12 Print Head Alignment 56 Print Head Cleaning 48 Print Head Deep Cleaning 52 print head holder 41 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Quality 10, 21, 64 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type 7 Printer Properties dialog box 9, 20, 44, 65 Printing Borderless Photographs 32, 35 Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" compatible...