Canon i560 Series Quick Start Manual

Canon i560 Series Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Series Desktop Photo Printer Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Canon i560 Series Desktop Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x ....... .
  • Page 4: Basic Printing

    Basic Printing Quick Start Guide This Note printer and how to use them. For more information, view the i560 Guide help within your printer driver interface: While in the printer's Properties window, press the F1 key, or click ? in the upper right corner.
  • Page 5: Loading Paper

    • Any type of paper with holes (such as loose-leaf) Loading the Print Media This section describes how to load plain paper into your printer. • For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section User’s Guide •...
  • Page 6 Basic Printing Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. Important When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. Prepare to load paper. (3) Open the front cover and move the paper thickness lever to the correct position for the media in use.
  • Page 7 Load the paper. Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. Note Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media. Load Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark.
  • Page 8: Using Speciality Media

    Basic Printing Using Speciality Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Plus Glossy • Matte Photo Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • High Resolution Paper...
  • Page 9 When using plain paper (64gsm), up to 150 sheets can be set. Set the Paper Note Thickness Lever to the left and select Plain Paper from the printer driver Media Type. For detailed descriptions of print media types, refer to the...
  • Page 10: Printing With Windows

    Create a document or open a file to print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select Print from the application software's File menu. In Windows 2000, click the Main tab in the Print dialog box. Note (2) Ensure that Canon i560 is selected. Click Preferences or Properties.
  • Page 11 To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on the Main tab. You can control the print quality in the Set Print Quality dialog box. For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the Guide Select Preview before printing by clicking the check box. This displays a preview screen that allows you to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document will look when printed.
  • Page 12: Printing With Macintosh

    Basic Printing Printing with Macintosh The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the Note software application you are using. The steps described in this manual are for printing in Mac OS 9. Create a document or open a file to print. Select Paper Size.
  • Page 13 Detailed Setting dialog box where you can fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. Refer to the For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the Guide or Help. You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
  • Page 14: Advanced Printing

    Advanced Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera Connecting a Canon digital camera with Bubble Jet Direct function to the printer allows you to print captured images directly without using a computer. Use the USB cable that came with your digital camera.
  • Page 15: Printing From A Digital Camera

    Start printing using the print function of the digital camera. (1) Set the camera on Replay mode. The D will appear on the LCD monitor when the printer is connected correctly. If the Replay mode does not appear automatically, refer to the digital camera's user guide for changing the camera to Replay mode.
  • Page 16 - Print quality setting - Maintenance* * The print head cannot be aligned through the digital camera. Connect the printer to the computer, then align the print head. To disconnect the cable connected between the digital camera and printer, follow the procedure below: 1.
  • Page 17: Accessing Printer Driver

    In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. Ensure that the Canon i560 is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
  • Page 18: Adjusting Print Quality For Photographs

    Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media, and inks for printing photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See the inside back cover for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for this printer. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that can be used to creatively enhance the colors and output of your photographs.
  • Page 19 To manually adjust Print Quality settings: Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 15. Select Custom in Print Quality, then click Set... to open the Set Print Quality dialog box.
  • Page 20 Use this feature to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over- or under-exposure before printing. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 15. Click the Effects tab. Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box.
  • Page 21 To use Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo intensifies background colors like fields, trees, oceans and skies, while maintaining natural skin tones in the images. In Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95 Note If Background Printing has been disabled, the Vivid Photo function is not available.
  • Page 22 Advanced Printing To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera: Photo Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions, such as the sky and dark portions of the images captured with your digital camera. In Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95 Note If Background Printing has been disabled, the Photo Noise Reduction function is not available.
  • Page 23: Saving And Recalling Driver Settings

    Saving and Recalling Driver Settings When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and white photos, or printing documents with a special background, you can save and name these settings for future use on similar print jobs.
  • Page 24 The New Setting Name screen opens. Click OK. Click Close in the Register Settings dialog box. This registers your printer driver print settings. You can retrieve or delete the saved driver settings at any time. Note Retrieving print settings: Select the name of the settings to retrieve from the Settings list and click Import.
  • Page 25: Using Printer Driver Options

    Using Printer Driver Options Your printer driver will provide you with many features that allow you to print a wide range of images and documents. The illustrations below provide a basic introduction to the many features offered by your printer driver.
  • Page 26: Using The Bundled Software

    You can easily print pages displayed on the Internet Explorer or pages from the Guide (on-screen manual of this printer) in full size. Easy-WebPrint automatically adjusts the layout when printing a screen. This feature enables you to print a screen without its right edge being cut off.
  • Page 27: Printing Borderless Photographs With Windows

    Start Easy-PhotoPrint. (1) Store the photographs you took with your digital camera in the folder on the hard disk. (2) Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint, and then Easy-PhotoPrint. The Image Selection sheet is displayed. Select photographs.
  • Page 28 Advanced Printing (2) Click the [ and specify the number of copies. Select the paper. Select the layout. (3) Load the media specified in the Paper Selection tab. (4) Click Print. ] button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print Increases the number of copies.
  • Page 29: Printing Borderless Photographs With Macintosh

    Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh This chapter describes the steps used to print from Easy-PhotoPrint Setup Software and User’s Guide CD-ROM * If you use Mac OS 9.x, CarbonLib 1.3.1 or later must be installed. Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing Note Media types compatible with Borderless Printing include Photo Paper Plus Glossy (LTR, 4”...
  • Page 30 Advanced Printing (2) Click the [ and specify the number of copies. Select the paper. Select the layout. (3) Load the media specified in the Paper Selection tab. (4) Click Print. ] button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print Increases the number of copies.
  • Page 31: Printing Maintenance

    Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect position. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed in the order of yellow, magenta, cyan and black.
  • Page 32 • Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to resume printing with the ink tank empty. When printing is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it may cause the printer to malfunction. Ink tank with low ink level...
  • Page 33 Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the center. Remove the empty ink tank.
  • Page 34 Note of its first use. Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled.
  • Page 35: When Printing Becomes Faint Or Colors Are Incorrect

    Ensure that all the orange tape of the ink tank has been peeled off. Press "PUSH" on the ink tank and ensure that the ink tank is installed securely. Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern"...
  • Page 36: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed also from the printer Note itself. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes twice. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer.
  • Page 37 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
  • Page 38: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. If the ink tank runs out of ink, the nozzle pattern will be incorrect. And Note you will need to replace the tank.
  • Page 39 (4) White vertical stripes in this pattern indicates the print head requires alignment. When vertical stripes appear "Aligning the Print Head" (5) Horizontal stripes in this patterns indicate the print head requires alignment. When horizontal stripes appear "Aligning the Print Head" Printing Maintenance on page 42.
  • Page 40: Print Head Cleaning

    Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. Print head cleaning can be performed also from the printer itself. Note Ensure that the printer is on. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once.
  • Page 41 Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Start Print Head Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click OK.
  • Page 42: Print Head Deep Cleaning

    Ensure that the printer is on. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" page 15. Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click Execute.
  • Page 43 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" If not, check that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before turning off printer. Be sure to perform another print head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off printer. If this does not solve the problem, the print head may be worn out.
  • Page 44: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head position allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. With the printer on, load two sheets of Letter paper in the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu"...
  • Page 45 1. Check that the paper that you normally use is set in the printer, and then click OK. 2. Select the best patterns from Columns L and M, enter their numbers, then click OK.
  • Page 46 Printing Maintenance With the printer on, load two sheets of Letter paper in the printer. Open the Print Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup… in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Print the pattern.
  • Page 47 1. Check that the paper that you normally use is set in the printer, and then click OK. 2. Select the best patterns from Columns L and M, enter their numbers, then click Send.
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter any problem during installation or operation of your Note printer, quickly scan all topics to find a solution. If the problem persists, contact the Customer Care Center at (757)413-2848. A TDD service (telephone device for the deaf) is also available at (866)251-3752.
  • Page 49: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    If the installer was forced to terminate due to an error, remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and restart your computer. Reinstall the printer driver. If this problem persists, contact the Customer Care Cener.
  • Page 50: Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors

    Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not eject Ink tank is not seated properly/Printing is properly/An ink tank Blurred/ Colors are is empty Wrong / White Streaks appear Print head is misaligned Print head nozzles clogged Media not loaded with the print-side up...
  • Page 51 Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to print images that require a lot of ink (i.e. pictures with intense colors or photographs). Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

    Not enough free space on hard disk Stop printing and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to allow the print head to cool down. The print head tends to overheat when printing continuously for long periods of time.
  • Page 53: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    1. Gently pull the jammed paper out of the auto sheet feeder or the paper output slot, whichever is easier. • If the paper tears and some of it is left in the printer, turn the printer off, then open the front cover and remove the piece of paper. Do not touch internal parts in the printer.
  • Page 54: Handling Error Messages

    If the error is not fixed, there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or digital video camcorder that is not supported by this printer. Use Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" compatible digital cameras or digital video camcorders.
  • Page 55: An Error Message Appears On The Screen

    Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i560, and Uninstall. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall driver. 3. Follow the procedures described in the the printer driver.
  • Page 56 There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. 1. From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2. Click the i560 icon and ensure that the i560 is selected as the target connection. If not, select it.
  • Page 57: Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera

    (The POWER lamp on the printer flashes alternately orange and green.) Images can be printed directly from Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible Note digital cameras and digital video camcorders connected to this printer. If the connected digital camera or digital video camcorder does not support “Bubble Jet Direct”, the POWER lamp on the printer flashes eleven times.
  • Page 58: Appendix

    Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x When using other than Mac OS X (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x), install the printer driver following the procedure below. Turn on your Mac and insert the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM .
  • Page 59: User's Guide Table Of Contents

    User’s Guide Table of Contents Your printer’s User’s Guide offers detailed information on the following topics. How to Use This Manual Printer Parts and Their Function Useful Printing Techniques Printing with Borderless Printing Reducing Noise from Images Taken with Digital Camera...
  • Page 60: Specifications

    Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 15 ppm Standard: 9.0 ppm 203.2 mm max. (8.0 in) (for Borderless Printing: 216.0 mm / 8.5 in) Canon extended mode 46 KB IEEE 1284-compatible Approx. 39 dB (A) (in the highest print quality mode) Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
  • Page 61 Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 can operate. interface or standard 25 pin parallel interface Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0: 50MB Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95: 15MB USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre- installed Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98.
  • Page 62: Safety Precautions

    Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. Power supply Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet. Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
  • Page 63 Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Do not use an extension lead/ cord. Never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the printer in the country where you purchased the printer. AC 100-127 V, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 64: Regulatory Information

    Appendix Regulatory Information Color Printer Model: K10232 (i560) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 65: Canon Limited Warranty

    CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the new or refurbished Canon-brand printer or scanner (each a “Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
  • Page 66 Appendix Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: • For interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com) • Automated interactive telephone support on most current products 24 hours, 7 days a week (1-800-423-2366) •...
  • Page 67: Index

    Borderless Printing ... 23 Bubble Jet Direct ...12 Camera Error Message ...55 Cancelling Print Jobs ... 9 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera ...55 CANON LIMITED WARRANTY - (USA Only) ...63 Chooser ...54 Cleaning ...38 Deep Cleaning ...40 Digital camera ...12 Digital video camcorder ...12...
  • Page 68 ... 31 Print Media to Avoid ... 3 Print Mode ... 11 Print Quality ... 9 Printer Driver Setting for Media Type ... 7 Printer Properties dialog box ... 8 Printer Utility dialog box ... 35 Printing Borderless Photographs ...25 Printing from a Digital Camera ...

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