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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 Poor ... 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 Poor ... 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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Basic Printing Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turning off the printer, be unable to check that the POWER lamp is turned off the printer, press the POWER button. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking, the printer cannot protect the print head and may be sure to print. 3 When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is not lit. Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off .
Basic Printing Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turning off the printer, be unable to check that the POWER lamp is turned off the printer, press the POWER button. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking, the printer cannot protect the print head and may be sure to print. 3 When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is not lit. Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off .
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... a document. For more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning or to specify printer settings common to Windows XP SP2 operation. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the Start Menu This method is used for your application. For non-Windows... XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon iP90 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). The Print dialog box can be opened from either...
... a document. For more details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as Print Head cleaning or to specify printer settings common to Windows XP SP2 operation. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the Start Menu This method is used for your application. For non-Windows... XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon iP90 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). The Print dialog box can be opened from either...
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... , and then load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine ...whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on the printer. (1) Ensure that the printer is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is...
... , and then load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Print Head Nozzles. Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine ...whether the ink ejects properly from the Start Menu" on the printer. (1) Ensure that the printer is incorrect. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is...
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When white stripes appear (color ink) 45 Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. Replace an ink tank. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern ..." on page 61. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. When with lines missing (black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires cleaning.
When white stripes appear (color ink) 45 Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is discharged properly. Replace an ink tank. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern ..." on page 61. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning. When with lines missing (black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires cleaning.
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... by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 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 the printer. 1. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance If missing lines or white stripes are...
... by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on . 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 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 the printer. 1. Print Head Cleaning Printing Maintenance If missing lines or white stripes are...
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... icon. (3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 49 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on . 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. A nozzle check pattern will be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the...
... icon. (3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 49 See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on . 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. A nozzle check pattern will be used with Bluetooth communication. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the...
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Print Head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, 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 Print Head deep cleaning, which is turned on page 29. 52
Print Head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, 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 Print Head deep cleaning, which is turned on page 29. 52
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...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 folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you are using the OS ...Maintenance. 54 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. 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. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print...
...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 folder, and then the Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you are using the OS ...Maintenance. 54 See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on . 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. 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. Printing Maintenance 4 Check the Print...
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See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may have run out of ink. Contact the 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 "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. Contact the 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 "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.
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... displayed, click OK. When the confirmation message is required. ì 1 With the printer on page 29. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click Print Head Alignment. Note Click Check Setting to the right position. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to print the...
... displayed, click OK. When the confirmation message is required. ì 1 With the printer on page 29. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click Print Head Alignment. Note Click Check Setting to the right position. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to print the...
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... list and click Maintenance. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click Print Head Alignment. Note Click Check Setting to the right position. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to print the current setting and finish the operation...
... list and click Maintenance. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) Click Print Head Alignment. Note Click Check Setting to the right position. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to print the current setting and finish the operation...
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...-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...
...-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...
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...dry out and the printer may not function properly if it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. Important When an ink tank is continued with a new one immediately. 4 Insert the ink tank. If printing is replaced, the ink counter must be indicated properly. 63 Color ink is specified. ...See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on the ink tank until it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. And, the Low Ink Warning dialog which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of its first use. • Once an...
...dry out and the printer may not function properly if it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. Important When an ink tank is continued with a new one immediately. 4 Insert the ink tank. If printing is replaced, the ink counter must be indicated properly. 63 Color ink is specified. ...See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on the ink tank until it is reinstalled. • Color ink consumption may occur. And, the Low Ink Warning dialog which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities. • When an ink tank runs out of its first use. • Once an...
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...Printing" on page 9. Note that smudging may be smudged. See "Media Types Suitable for your media. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 38. If media is curled, its print side may occur at a time. *1...avoid damaging the surface. (2) Roll up menu, and then ensure that have high color saturation. Inappropriate paper type used is too thin Incorrect paper type Try This Use High Resolution Paper,... dirty or the paper may be smudged by touching Print Head. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. If the inside of the Printer" in a direction opposite to paper curl as follows. ...
...Printing" on page 9. Note that smudging may be smudged. See "Media Types Suitable for your media. See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 38. If media is curled, its print side may occur at a time. *1...avoid damaging the surface. (2) Roll up menu, and then ensure that have high color saturation. Inappropriate paper type used is too thin Incorrect paper type Try This Use High Resolution Paper,... dirty or the paper may be smudged by touching Print Head. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. If the inside of the Printer" in a direction opposite to paper curl as follows. ...
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...• If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer. After removing all paper, close the Print Head Cover. • If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it . Ensure that the printer is too thick or curled. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down...time. 4. 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 and there is dirty Follow the steps described below to the following procedure. 1. Paper Jams Remove...
...• If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer. After removing all paper, close the Print Head Cover. • If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it . Ensure that the printer is too thick or curled. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down...time. 4. 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 and there is dirty Follow the steps described below to the following procedure. 1. Paper Jams Remove...
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...Paper jam If a paper jam occurs, clear the jammed paper, reload paper in the Print Head. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Troubleshooting ...or load a charged battery. 3. Note For details on the printer. Number of error that the tanks are firmly seated in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head may any response from a be defective. Count the flashes and...
...Paper jam If a paper jam occurs, clear the jammed paper, reload paper in the Print Head. incorrectly Five flashes No Print Head Install a Print Head correctly. Eight flashes Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink consumed during cleaning. 76 Troubleshooting ...or load a charged battery. 3. Note For details on the printer. Number of error that the tanks are firmly seated in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. If the same error occurs, the Print Head Print Head may any response from a be defective. Count the flashes and...
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... page 64. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is displayed If the ink tank has been removed for a certain period (the ink tank has not been replaced) Click Yes to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Note If you are using a switching hub or other... than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Printer Setup Utility Center icon. (or Print Center) 3. "Error No.:1700" "Error No.:2001" Your...
... page 64. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is displayed If the ink tank has been removed for a certain period (the ink tank has not been replaced) Click Yes to hold the ink used during print head cleaning. Note If you are using a switching hub or other... than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Printer Setup Utility Center icon. (or Print Center) 3. "Error No.:1700" "Error No.:2001" Your...
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... starts the computer printing the images from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to the printer. When it . No Print Head is loaded Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder of selecting Continue. *2 The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used ...be continued when the waste ink absorber becomes full. Turn off the flashes alternately orange and printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer back in the display on the printer If a Print Head has already been installed, remove it, and then flashes five times) reinstall it is nearly...
... starts the computer printing the images from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to the printer. When it . No Print Head is loaded Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder of selecting Continue. *2 The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used ...be continued when the waste ink absorber becomes full. Turn off the flashes alternately orange and printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer back in the display on the printer If a Print Head has already been installed, remove it, and then flashes five times) reinstall it is nearly...
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...during printing, make sure that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridgeor Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on page 72. • To disconnect the cable connected between a digital camera and printer, follow the procedure below. 1. This may... camera, contact the manufacturer of the camera. 83 Turn off the digital camera. 3. Troubleshooting Note • PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be printed or not. • The Print Head Nozzles may be connected to your printer flash nine times.
...during printing, make sure that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridgeor Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on page 72. • To disconnect the cable connected between a digital camera and printer, follow the procedure below. 1. This may... camera, contact the manufacturer of the camera. 83 Turn off the digital camera. 3. Troubleshooting Note • PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be printed or not. • The Print Head Nozzles may be connected to your printer flash nine times.