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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...
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... side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Printing direction (3) Select Envelope in the Paper Output Slot Cover. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Basic Printing Note • Do not stack more than 10 sheets in Media Type, and then select Comm. Env. #10 according to "Printing... DL or US Comm. #10 size envelopes. in Page Size. Fold the envelope flap shut. (1) Align the envelope against the left side. For the printer driver setting, refer to the envelope size you are using. Important • Do not use envelopes with its flap facing up on page 10, "Printing...
... side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Printing direction (3) Select Envelope in the Paper Output Slot Cover. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. Basic Printing Note • Do not stack more than 10 sheets in Media Type, and then select Comm. Env. #10 according to "Printing... DL or US Comm. #10 size envelopes. in Page Size. Fold the envelope flap shut. (1) Align the envelope against the left side. For the printer driver setting, refer to the envelope size you are using. Important • Do not use envelopes with its flap facing up on page 10, "Printing...
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Adjusting Print Quality Features that can be used to enhance the colors and output of your printed images can significantly improve the quality of your operating system: • Press the F1 key • Click in ...for a list of Canon media and inks for printing photographs can be controlled with the printer driver. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on ). Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of your photographs. PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to improve ...
Adjusting Print Quality Features that can be used to enhance the colors and output of your printed images can significantly improve the quality of your operating system: • Press the F1 key • Click in ...for a list of Canon media and inks for printing photographs can be controlled with the printer driver. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on ). Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of your photographs. PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to improve ...
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... pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. (1) Ensure that the printer is incorrect. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , and then load a sheet... of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is turned on page 29. 3 ...
... pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. (1) Ensure that the printer is incorrect. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on , and then load a sheet... of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is turned on page 29. 3 ...
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... low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. 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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in...
... low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. 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. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in...
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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). 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button ... 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 Print ...
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). 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2. Ensure that the printer is turned on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button ... 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 Print ...
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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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.... (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink. Contact the 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...
.... (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink. Contact the 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...
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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 the 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. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.
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 the 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. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print Head condition. (1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.
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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. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 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. Replace the ink tank with a new one. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing Maintenance If the print result is not ...
The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 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. Replace the ink tank with a new one. Replacing an Ink Tank Printing Maintenance If the print result is not ...
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...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 is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may not function properly if it out in the head ...cleaning and deep cleaning, which tells the exchange time of ink, replace the ink tank with it slightly slanted. ...
...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 is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may not function properly if it out in the head ...cleaning and deep cleaning, which tells the exchange time of ink, replace the ink tank with it slightly slanted. ...
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... both Black and Color. Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement If an ink tank is removed, the printer will prevent the low ink warning from functioning properly. Mistakenly clicking No, instead, will send a message prompting you to confirm replacement of the ink tank at the start of ink tank replacement. See "Resetting the Ink Counter in the...
... both Black and Color. Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement If an ink tank is removed, the printer will prevent the low ink warning from functioning properly. Mistakenly clicking No, instead, will send a message prompting you to confirm replacement of the ink tank at the start of ink tank replacement. See "Resetting the Ink Counter in the...
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... (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. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Product list and click Maintenance. 65 ...Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the...
... (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. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Product list and click Maintenance. 65 ...Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the...
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.... Open the BJ Printer Utility, and then select Ink Level Information from the Start Menu" on page 65. 67 The color ink becomes low. Printing Maintenance How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is performed. shows a low ink level in the ink tank. Click...
.... Open the BJ Printer Utility, and then select Ink Level Information from the Start Menu" on page 65. 67 The color ink becomes low. Printing Maintenance How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is performed. shows a low ink level in the ink tank. Click...
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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 • ...; "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 • ...; "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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... direction opposite to paper curl as follows. (1) Face up the printing surface*1, and cover it with Borderless Printing. If the inside of the printer is curled, the paper may become dirty or the paper may occur at the top and bottom edges of Paper is Smudged Printed Surface is... thin Incorrect paper type Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to print images that have high color saturation. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Paper being used Check to see if the paper you are printing on...
... direction opposite to paper curl as follows. (1) Face up the printing surface*1, and cover it with Borderless Printing. If the inside of the printer is curled, the paper may become dirty or the paper may occur at the top and bottom edges of Paper is Smudged Printed Surface is... thin Incorrect paper type Try This Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to print images that have high color saturation. Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Paper being used Check to see if the paper you are printing on...
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... digital camera or digital video camcorder may be incompatible with this printer. Turn off the printer, and installed/Defective press the POWER button again to the LK-51B/CK-51B User's Guide. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during Print almost full Head cleaning. See "Paper Jams"... on the printer. Press the POWER button to hold the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Contact the Customer Care Center. Press the RESUME...
... digital camera or digital video camcorder may be incompatible with this printer. Turn off the printer, and installed/Defective press the POWER button again to the LK-51B/CK-51B User's Guide. * The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during Print almost full Head cleaning. See "Paper Jams"... on the printer. Press the POWER button to hold the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Contact the Customer Care Center. Press the RESUME...
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... is still unresolved, there is a possibility that is securely connected to reset the ink counter. Printer List of ink tank replacement and click Send. 79 Printer not properly connected Ensure that iP90 is displayed If the ink tank has been removed for a certain period (the ink tank has not been replaced) Click Yes to the computer.
... is still unresolved, there is a possibility that is securely connected to reset the ink counter. Printer List of ink tank replacement and click Send. 79 Printer not properly connected Ensure that iP90 is displayed If the ink tank has been removed for a certain period (the ink tank has not been replaced) Click Yes to the computer.
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...up menu. 8. Clear the check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send. 5. Troubleshooting Problem Low Ink Warning Accompanied by USB cable. 2. Note A "?" Ensure that the printer is turned on . 3. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Name list and click ...Utility or Configure. 6. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you replace an ink tank. Always be sure to reset ink counter when installing new ink tank Try This The ink tank level accompanied by the ink tank icon with the following process. 1. Select ...
...up menu. 8. Clear the check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send. 5. Troubleshooting Problem Low Ink Warning Accompanied by USB cable. 2. Note A "?" Ensure that the printer is turned on . 3. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Name list and click ...Utility or Configure. 6. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you replace an ink tank. Always be sure to reset ink counter when installing new ink tank Try This The ink tank level accompanied by the ink tank icon with the following process. 1. Select ...
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...after printing. Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera The following are the possible errors that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. Camera Error Message Printer in waste ink absorber to eliminate them. * Hereafter, a digital still camera and digital video camcorder are being printed from Wait...is warming up Wait until printing ends. No paper is loaded Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder of the printer from the camera after an ink tank replacement. Remove the jammed paper, load new media, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. The Print Head Cover...
...after printing. Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera The following are the possible errors that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. Camera Error Message Printer in waste ink absorber to eliminate them. * Hereafter, a digital still camera and digital video camcorder are being printed from Wait...is warming up Wait until printing ends. No paper is loaded Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder of the printer from the camera after an ink tank replacement. Remove the jammed paper, load new media, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. The Print Head Cover...