Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Introduction How to Use the Documentation Provided Preparing the Printer Installing the Software Reading the On-screen Manuals Loading Printing Paper Printing from Your Computer Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Replacing an Ink Tank Specifications...
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(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) For Customers in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Russia only For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the back cover of the Canon International Warranty System (IWS) Booklet or visit www.canon-europe.com. Model Name: K10296 (iP100)
International NERGY Program ® As an NERGY Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this ® product meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. Power Requirements Be sure to use the power cord included with the printer. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase.
How to Use the Documentation Provided Printed Documentation Setup Sheet Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready for use. Quick Start Guide (This guide) Read this guide when starting to use the printer. After following instructions in your setup sheet, we recommend you read this guide to familiarize yourself with the basic operations, for example, printing from your computer and a PictBridge compliant device.
Preparing the Printer Be sure to read your setup sheet first for setting up your printer and getting it ready for use. Unpack the printer Please confirm the included items against the illustration printed on the lid of the packing box. Caution Be sure to remove the tapes before you turn on the printer.
Installing the Software ® ® Information Common to Windows and Macintosh Notes on the Installation Process If the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next. If the Select Your Place of Residence screen appears, select your place of residence, then click Next.
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We would appreciate it if you would take part in the PIXMA Extended Survey Program regarding the use of Canon printers. If Do not agree is clicked, the PIXMA Extended Survey Program will not be installed but you can use the printer normally.
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Users in Asia To view the User’s Guide on-screen manual in a language other than the installed one, double-click the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, Canon folder, and then copy a language folder to your hard disk. Installing the Software...
You can view the on-screen manuals in the following way: To view the on-screen manual, double-click the XXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where “XXX” is your printer’s name).
Loading Printing Paper Important Always load paper in portrait orientation. Loading paper in landscape orientation can cause the paper to be jammed. Note If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.
Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure for basic printing. Printing with Windows Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer. If you use the battery, make sure that it is charged. Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. Select Print on the application software’s File menu.
Printing with Macintosh Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer. If you use the battery, make sure that it is charged. Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. Select Page Setup on the application software’s File menu.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images directly without using a computer. Connectable Devices PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use...
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Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer. Note Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer.
PictBridge compliant device. Note In the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon- brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the brand or model of your device.
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You can select the optimization method to obtain high print quality. When you select On, the shooting information is used to print the optimized image. If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device, the following additional options may be available, depending on the model.
Replacing an Ink Tank When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps. Make sure that the printer is on, and then open the Print Head Cover. Push the tab of the ink tank whose lamp (A) is flashing fast and remove it.
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Confirm that the ink lamp (A) lights up red. Important If the front (innermost) part of the ink tank (A) is sticking up, push down on the Canon logo on the ink tank as illustrated below. Do not remove the ink tank forcibly.
4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm, 5" x 7"*, Credit card / 5.4 x 8.6 cm, 8" x 10" / 20 x 25 cm, A4, 8.5" x 11" (Letter), 4" x 7.1" / 10.1 x 18 cm * Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.
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Image optimize Default (Exif Print), On, Off, VIVID*, NR (Noise Reduction)*, Face*, Red eye* * If using a Canon PictBridge compliant device, you can select it. Print date & file no. Default (Off: No printing), Date, File No., Both, Off Trimming Default (Off: No trimming), On (follow camera’s setting), Off...
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CD-ROM Drive Required Other restrictions SVGA 800 x 600 To upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer. Additional System Requirements for On-Screen Manuals Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Browser: Help Viewer Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later...
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza...