iP90 Easy Setup Instructions
Page 2
... and brand names are registered trademarks and PIXMA is your computer cannnot detect a computer port, refer to "Troubleshooting" instructions in order to choose the options you want to install the remaining software. 5 Windows® Printer Driver Installation Windows 1 TURN THE PRINTER OFF. 2 Turn the computer on -...you would like to register your Mac. 3 Insert the "Setup Software & User's Guide" CD-ROM. QA7-3460-V01 © 2005 Canon Inc. NOTE: ·For Windows® XP or Windows 2000, log on your product. 11 When the "Installation completed successfully" window appears...
... and brand names are registered trademarks and PIXMA is your computer cannnot detect a computer port, refer to "Troubleshooting" instructions in order to choose the options you want to install the remaining software. 5 Windows® Printer Driver Installation Windows 1 TURN THE PRINTER OFF. 2 Turn the computer on -...you would like to register your Mac. 3 Insert the "Setup Software & User's Guide" CD-ROM. QA7-3460-V01 © 2005 Canon Inc. NOTE: ·For Windows® XP or Windows 2000, log on your product. 11 When the "Installation completed successfully" window appears...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 2
Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to start is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to change...and logical solutions to buy" instructions are subject to three full years of the printer): Setup Software and User's Guide CD version number (USCD X.X) located on your CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is our helpful tech support web site. Internet - ...
Customer Technical Support Sequence* 1. www.canontechsupport.com For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to start is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to change...and logical solutions to buy" instructions are subject to three full years of the printer): Setup Software and User's Guide CD version number (USCD X.X) located on your CD-ROM: Purchase Date: Canon U.S.A. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is our helpful tech support web site. Internet - ...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 5
...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
Page 73
...User's 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 • "... 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 error occurs in Windows XP ...
...User's 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 • "... 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 error occurs in Windows XP ...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 74
... CD- Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Close all open the My Computer window, and then double-click the CDROM icon. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Cannot Install the Printer Driver Possible Cause Installation procedure not followed correctly Other applications running in the background Installation does not start automatically when the...
... CD- Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Close all open the My Computer window, and then double-click the CDROM icon. Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Cannot Install the Printer Driver Possible Cause Installation procedure not followed correctly Other applications running in the background Installation does not start automatically when the...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 75
...6. Windows XP/Windows 2000: [IR] - Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Click Cancel. 2. Click Yes on the Printer Connection screen. 9. Click Manual Selection on the License Agreement screen. 8. Restart the computer. 7. When the Installation Failure screen is displayed...3. Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Unable to proceed Printer Driver beyond the Printer Connection Screen Try This Troubleshooting If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen; • When connecting with a USB cable 1. Turn the printer off. 6. Select a port. - Click Cancel. ...
...6. Windows XP/Windows 2000: [IR] - Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Click Cancel. 2. Click Yes on the Printer Connection screen. 9. Click Manual Selection on the License Agreement screen. 8. Restart the computer. 7. When the Installation Failure screen is displayed...3. Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Unable to proceed Printer Driver beyond the Printer Connection Screen Try This Troubleshooting If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen; • When connecting with a USB cable 1. Turn the printer off. 6. Select a port. - Click Cancel. ...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 76
...) according to High for Windows or Fine for the Print Quality setting. When a specific color is printed. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up . 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 Print Head Nozzles clogged Incorrect paper type Try This Check that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. Glossy photo paper other than Canon speciality media is loaded with...
...) according to High for Windows or Fine for the Print Quality setting. When a specific color is printed. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up . 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 Print Head Nozzles clogged Incorrect paper type Try This Check that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. Glossy photo paper other than Canon speciality media is loaded with...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 77
... to see if the paper you are printing on page 4. Ensure that have high color saturation. Return the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right ( ) after correcting...See "Cleaning the Inside of the printer is curled, its print side may be smudged by touching Print Head. If media is dirty, printed paper may be smudged. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots... and cover it with Borderless Printing. Note that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 75. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 9. See "Print Media...
... to see if the paper you are printing on page 4. Ensure that have high color saturation. Return the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right ( ) after correcting...See "Cleaning the Inside of the printer is curled, its print side may be smudged by touching Print Head. If media is dirty, printed paper may be smudged. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots... and cover it with Borderless Printing. Note that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 75. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 9. See "Print Media...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 78
...Monitor. 3. If you are using an OS other infrared communication units like a television remote control. Double-click iP90 displayed under Name in the Printer Properties dialog box (for Windows) or the Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh) to ensure that the ... and angle for ten seconds or longer during printing, the paper on page 29. 2. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Printer cable is interrupted by any . Cannot Print to select an undesired document and click . ...
...Monitor. 3. If you are using an OS other infrared communication units like a television remote control. Double-click iP90 displayed under Name in the Printer Properties dialog box (for Windows) or the Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh) to ensure that the ... and angle for ten seconds or longer during printing, the paper on page 29. 2. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Printer cable is interrupted by any . Cannot Print to select an undesired document and click . ...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 79
... Center. 75 The paper will be ejected automatically. 2. 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 is dirty Follow the steps described below to see if the paper you are... printing on . Repeat this cleaning operation one more time. 4. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it . Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper • Check to clean the ...
... Center. 75 The paper will be ejected automatically. 2. 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 is dirty Follow the steps described below to see if the paper you are... printing on . Repeat this cleaning operation one more time. 4. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it . Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper • Check to clean the ...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 80
..., reload paper in waste ink absorber to turn off the printer. 2. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. Number of Flashes... Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Printer is nearly full. If the...
..., reload paper in waste ink absorber to turn off the printer. 2. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. Number of Flashes... Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Printer is nearly full. If the...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 81
... the illumination sequence in and turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer back on after leaving it goes out twice every 5 seconds even if nothing is printed. When BJ Status Monitor ends, the POWER lamp will stay lit. 77 Troubleshooting Note POWER lamp flashes alternately green...
... the illumination sequence in and turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the printer, and then turn the printer back on after leaving it goes out twice every 5 seconds even if nothing is printed. When BJ Status Monitor ends, the POWER lamp will stay lit. 77 Troubleshooting Note POWER lamp flashes alternately green...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 82
...how to verify status and the correct action to take. Printer driver is being sent to the printer. Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Possible Cause Printer not ready Paper is not loaded Try This The POWER ... [IR] is used as the print port of the printer driver, the "Cannot write to the message "Cannot write to MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP90) or USBnnn (Canon iP90) (Where nn represents a number) • When performing infrared communication Open the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start Menu" on page...
...how to verify status and the correct action to take. Printer driver is being sent to the printer. Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Possible Cause Printer not ready Paper is not loaded Try This The POWER ... [IR] is used as the print port of the printer driver, the "Cannot write to the message "Cannot write to MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP90) or USBnnn (Canon iP90) (Where nn represents a number) • When performing infrared communication Open the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start Menu" on page...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 83
...1. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting. 3. Troubleshooting Problem "Error No.: 300" Possible Cause Try This Printer not ready If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on page 64. The printer has a built-in the Utilities folder. If the ink tank has Have ... icon. (or Print Center) 3. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. If iP90 is not displayed in the Printer List. If the error is still unresolved, there is displayed in the Printer List, reinstall the printer driver. See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on . If the ink tank has been...
...1. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting. 3. Troubleshooting Problem "Error No.: 300" Possible Cause Try This Printer not ready If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on page 64. The printer has a built-in the Utilities folder. If the ink tank has Have ... icon. (or Print Center) 3. Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. If iP90 is not displayed in the Printer List. If the error is still unresolved, there is displayed in the Printer List, reinstall the printer driver. See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on . If the ink tank has been...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 84
... turned on . 3. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting icon. 4. Ensure that the printer is connected with the computer by USB cable. 2. Select iP90 from the Start Menu" on page 64. Clear the check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send. 5. See "Resetting the...is reset when the next one is displayed, click OK. 1. is displayed next to reset the ink counter in accordance with the following process. 1. Troubleshooting Problem Low Ink Warning Accompanied by the ink tank icon with the "?" When the confirmation message is installed. Double-click the...
... turned on . 3. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting icon. 4. Ensure that the printer is connected with the computer by USB cable. 2. Select iP90 from the Start Menu" on page 64. Clear the check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send. 5. See "Resetting the...is reset when the next one is displayed, click OK. 1. is displayed next to reset the ink counter in accordance with the following process. 1. Troubleshooting Problem Low Ink Warning Accompanied by the ink tank icon with the "?" When the confirmation message is installed. Double-click the...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 85
...or turn it off . • When using other than Windows 98 or later must be selected depending on page 15. Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication Problem Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication Possible Cause Try This The required driver When using ...icon is displayed on the IrDA version 1.1 standard. To check whether the printer is connected to ensure that "iP90 is the range" is wrong 1. Check whether "iP90 is in range" is displayed, the printer is moved close to the Infrared Port of the computer is ready for...
...or turn it off . • When using other than Windows 98 or later must be selected depending on page 15. Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication Problem Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication Possible Cause Try This The required driver When using ...icon is displayed on the IrDA version 1.1 standard. To check whether the printer is connected to ensure that "iP90 is the range" is wrong 1. Check whether "iP90 is in range" is displayed, the printer is moved close to the Infrared Port of the computer is ready for...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 86
...or load a charged battery. 3. Turn on your camera to cancel the print job. Select Cancel in the outlet, turn off the printer. 2. Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera The following are the possible errors that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. Install a ... the Customer Care Center. *1 To resume printing, you replace it with empty ink tanks. Select Cancel in the display on the printer instead of the printer and select Continue*1 in waste ink absorber to eliminate them. * Hereafter, a digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively ...
...or load a charged battery. 3. Turn on your camera to cancel the print job. Select Cancel in the outlet, turn off the printer. 2. Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera The following are the possible errors that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. Install a ... the Customer Care Center. *1 To resume printing, you replace it with empty ink tanks. Select Cancel in the display on the printer instead of the printer and select Continue*1 in waste ink absorber to eliminate them. * Hereafter, a digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively ...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 87
...be connected to send data. Then, turn on the printer makes and check for direct printing. • This section describes errors that you are using the correct type of paper. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on page 41. • If the .... In such cases, disconnect the cable between the printer and the camera, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer, and reconnect the cable between a digital camera and printer, follow the procedure below. 1. Troubleshooting Note • PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be printed or...
...be connected to send data. Then, turn on the printer makes and check for direct printing. • This section describes errors that you are using the correct type of paper. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on page 41. • If the .... In such cases, disconnect the cable between the printer and the camera, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer, and reconnect the cable between a digital camera and printer, follow the procedure below. 1. Troubleshooting Note • PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be printed or...
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 89
For print error messages, refer to the image size set on the printer. • The digital camera does not support the following prints: - For the images taken with an Exif Print-compatible digital camera, the Photo Optimizer PRO ... is set on the digital camera and the size of images, or make the following functions: - You can be used. - Printer maintenance • Images other than Exif may not be index printed. 85 Appendix Note • For digital camera method of operations and troubleshooting, refer to be printed (excluding the index print). -
For print error messages, refer to the image size set on the printer. • The digital camera does not support the following prints: - For the images taken with an Exif Print-compatible digital camera, the Photo Optimizer PRO ... is set on the digital camera and the size of images, or make the following functions: - You can be used. - Printer maintenance • Images other than Exif may not be index printed. 85 Appendix Note • For digital camera method of operations and troubleshooting, refer to be printed (excluding the index print). -
iP90 Quick Start Guide
Page 90
...or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Replacing an Ink Tank Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Function of the Printer Transporting Printer Traveling Abroad with the Printer Specifications... Printers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers Uninstalling the On-screen Manual Cleaning the Inside of the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Starting the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Setup Utility Functions (Windows) Setup Utility Functions (Macintosh) Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer ...
...or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Replacing an Ink Tank Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Function of the Printer Transporting Printer Traveling Abroad with the Printer Specifications... Printers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers Uninstalling the On-screen Manual Cleaning the Inside of the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Starting the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Setup Utility Functions (Windows) Setup Utility Functions (Macintosh) Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer ...