iP90 Easy Setup Instructions
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... into the front slot. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. 1 Unpack the Printer 1 Carefully remove all items from the Print Head. 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 Printer Start Here Easy Setup Instructions 3 Install the Print Head 1 Remove the...
... into the front slot. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. 1 Unpack the Printer 1 Carefully remove all items from the Print Head. 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 Printer Start Here Easy Setup Instructions 3 Install the Print Head 1 Remove the...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
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...Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 41 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 ... 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 Specifications 91 Safety Precautions 94 Regulatory Information 96...
...Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 41 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 ... 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 Specifications 91 Safety Precautions 94 Regulatory Information 96...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
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.... Env. #10 according to the instructions packaged with Macintosh" on the left side of the envelope. Printing direction (3) Select Envelope in Page Size. For the printer driver setting, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 10, "Printing with your media. Loading Envelopes Use either DL Env. A maximum of 5 envelopes can... Printing Note • Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. The flap of the Auto Sheet Feeder.
.... Env. #10 according to the instructions packaged with Macintosh" on the left side of the envelope. Printing direction (3) Select Envelope in Page Size. For the printer driver setting, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 10, "Printing with your media. Loading Envelopes Use either DL Env. A maximum of 5 envelopes can... Printing Note • Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. The flap of the Auto Sheet Feeder.
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... covered in the User's Guide. PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to know more detailed information, refer to enhance the colors and output of your photographs. Note You can be controlled with the printer driver. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application ... output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media and ink for printing photographs can also customize Print Quality settings if desired. To manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more about. •...
... covered in the User's Guide. PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to know more detailed information, refer to enhance the colors and output of your photographs. Note You can be controlled with the printer driver. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application ... output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media and ink for printing photographs can also customize Print Quality settings if desired. To manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more about. •...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
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...Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog 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. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is turned on, and then load a sheet of Letter paper. (2) Hold down the RESUME/...
...Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog 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. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is turned on, and then load a sheet of Letter paper. (2) Hold down the RESUME/...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
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... that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. When white stripes appear (color ink) 45 Replace an ink tank. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. When with lines missing (black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires cleaning. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle...
... that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. When white stripes appear (color ink) 45 Replace an ink tank. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. When with lines missing (black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires cleaning. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle...
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... nozzle check pattern was printed, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on the printer. 1. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(3). 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance If missing lines or white stripes are found ...8226; The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 29. 47 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.
... nozzle check pattern was printed, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from the Start Menu" on the printer. 1. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from 3-(3). 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance If missing lines or white stripes are found ...8226; The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on page 29. 47 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.
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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. 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.
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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 hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications ... The BJ Printer Utility cannot be damaged. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61. (4) 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...
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 hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications ... The BJ Printer Utility cannot be damaged. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61. (4) 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...
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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. Contact your dealer or Canon Customer Care Center. 56 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. (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. Contact your dealer or Canon Customer Care Center. 56 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. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink.
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...Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. 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. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the ...
...Black Color: BCI-16 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink. 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. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the ...
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This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may occur. Color ink is replaced, the ink counter must be indicated properly. 63 The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace the ink tank with it slightly slanted. (2) Push down ... • 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 is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale...
This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may occur. Color ink is replaced, the ink counter must be indicated properly. 63 The Print Head Holder moves to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace the ink tank with it slightly slanted. (2) Push down ... • 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 is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale...
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.... When both black and color ink tanks have not replaced the ink tank with a new one, click Cancel. 64 The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset. Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be sure to open the printer driver's Properties dialog...
.... When both black and color ink tanks have not replaced the ink tank with a new one, click Cancel. 64 The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset. Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be sure to open the printer driver's Properties dialog...
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... 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 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.
... 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 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.
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... Start Status Monitor. Low Ink Warning Display The '!' If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when printing is performed. The color ink becomes low. on page 29. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to Check Ink Level Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank. Note How...
... Start Status Monitor. Low Ink Warning Display The '!' If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when printing is performed. The color ink becomes low. on page 29. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to Check Ink Level Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank. Note How...
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... Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 70 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 72 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 74 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75 • ...8226; "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on your operating system. * When infrared communication is performed in printing such as the low ink tank or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is not displayed. 69 The message may vary depending on page 82 When an Error Occurs When an...
... Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 70 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 72 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 74 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75 • ...8226; "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on your operating system. * When infrared communication is performed in printing such as the low ink tank or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is not displayed. 69 The message may vary depending on page 82 When an Error Occurs When an...
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...the paper after printing. 73 Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Paper being used Clean the Paper Feed Roller....the media. See "Media Types Suitable for your media. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 75. If media is too thin Incorrect ...Feed Properly" on page 9. On the Main tab, ensure that have high color saturation. If the inside of Paper is Smudged Printed Surface is scratched even when...curl-corrected paper one sheet at the top and bottom edges of the Printer" in suitable position for Borderless Printing" on page 75. Return the ...
...the paper after printing. 73 Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Paper being used Clean the Paper Feed Roller....the media. See "Media Types Suitable for your media. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 75. If media is too thin Incorrect ...Feed Properly" on page 9. On the Main tab, ensure that have high color saturation. If the inside of Paper is Smudged Printed Surface is scratched even when...curl-corrected paper one sheet at the top and bottom edges of the Printer" in suitable position for Borderless Printing" on page 75. Return the ...
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...CANCEL button, and then connect the of error that has occurred. Turn off the printer, and installed/Defective press the POWER button again to turn on handling of the battery, refer to hold the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Three flashes Paper jam If a paper jam occurs, ... and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. See "Paper Jams" on the printer. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to the LK-51B/CK-51B User's Guide. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during Print almost full Head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the ...
...CANCEL button, and then connect the of error that has occurred. Turn off the printer, and installed/Defective press the POWER button again to turn on handling of the battery, refer to hold the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Three flashes Paper jam If a paper jam occurs, ... and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. See "Paper Jams" on the printer. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to the LK-51B/CK-51B User's Guide. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during Print almost full Head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the ...
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...folder. not displayed in the Utilities folder. If iP90 is 1. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with a new one new one? If the ink tank has Have you replaced an ink tank with a been replaced with this printer Disconnect the camera cable, press the RESUME/CANCEL button... on the printer and reconnect the cable. Ensure that iP90 is not compatible with the cable(s). Click the ...
...folder. not displayed in the Utilities folder. If iP90 is 1. Use a digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with a new one new one? If the ink tank has Have you replaced an ink tank with a been replaced with this printer Disconnect the camera cable, press the RESUME/CANCEL button... on the printer and reconnect the cable. Ensure that iP90 is not compatible with the cable(s). Click the ...
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... Directly from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. 6. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2. Troubleshooting Problem Low Ink Warning Accompanied by USB cable. 2. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select iP90 from the Start Menu" on page 64. Clear the check box of Display low...
... Directly from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. 6. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2. Troubleshooting Problem Low Ink Warning Accompanied by USB cable. 2. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select iP90 from the Start Menu" on page 64. Clear the check box of Display low...