Page 1: Table Of Contents
BUBBLE JET PRINTER Direct Printing Guide Table of Contents Operation Panel and Menu Display Printing Flow Using a Memory Card Printing Photograph Loading Paper Printing Images from a Memory Card Specifying how many copies to print for each image Printing all images Printing an Image List - Print Index Specifying the layout Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera...
Page 2: Operation Panel And Menu Display
Operation Panel and Menu Display The names and functions of the controls on the operation panel, how to display the menus, and the items in the menus are discribed below: Operation Panel Names and Functions (1) Power Button Press to turn the printer on or off. (2) Power Lamp Off: the printer is turned off.
Page 3 Buttons Press to scroll through the options or to scroll the screen. (10)Photo Viewer Button Press to start/exit the Photo Viewer. This button is also used to save the data stored in the memory card on the hard disk of the computer. For more details about Photo Viewer, see “Using Photo Viewer”...
Page 4: Menu Displays
Menu Displays Inserting a memory card Select Maintenance Nozzle check Prints a check pattern to ensure that ink is From the Menu output correctly, or that the print head is aligned properly. See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 38. Head cleaning Cleans the print head when nozzles are clogged.
Page 5: Printing Flow
Printing Flow This is the procedure for printing images from the memory card inserted in the card slot of the printer. Step 1 Turn on the Printer. Step 2 Load the paper. Step 3 Insert the memory card.
Page 6 Step 4 Selecting the Print Mode Print an image Specify Image Select layout Prints the image displayed Specify how many copies to Prints the specified image in the specified layout on the LCD. print for each image. (Borderless or Bordered x2/x4/x8, postcard, album).
Page 7: Using A Memory Card
Using a Memory Card Let’s take a look at different types of memory cards and how to insert and remove them. Memory Cards Supported by this printer Supported memory cards are as follows: ™ ™ CompactFlash (CF) Card/Microdrive * Supports TYPE I/TYPE II (3.3V or 5V). ™...
Page 8: Turn On The Printer
1 1 1 1 Turn on the printer. 2 2 2 2 Open the card slot cover. 3 3 3 3 Install the memory card in the card slot. • If you use a CompactFlash (CF) card or The Indicator lamp lights. Microdrive, insert it as far as it will go as shown left.
Page 9: Removing A Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card If you use the printer connected to your computer, follow the instructions for removal of the memory card from the computer. For the procedure, refer to the on-screen User’s Guide. 1 1 1 1 Ensure that the Indicator lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card.
Page 10: Printing Photograph
Printing Photograph Let’s select an image from the images stored on the memory card of the digital camera and print it. Printing an Image Displayed on the LCD 1 1 1 1 Turn on the printer. 2 2 2 2 Load the Paper.
Page 11: Change The Settings
6 6 6 6 Change the settings. If there are no settings to change, proceed to Step 7. (1) Press the Settings button. The Paper Size tab is displayed. (2) Press the buttons and select the paper size to set. (3) Press the OK button or the button.
Page 12: Loading Paper
• Damp paper • Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb) • Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb) *non-Canon branded paper • Picture postcards • Postcards affixed with photos or stickers • Any type of paper with holes (such as loose-leaf) Loading the Print Media In this example, description is provided using Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4"...
Page 13: Loading The Paper
3 3 3 3 Preparing to Load Paper (1) Open the paper support. (2) Open the cover and pull out the paper output tray. 4 4 4 4 Loading the Paper Load Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark. (1) Insert the paper in the sheet feeder with print side facing up.
Page 14 Media Types for Card Direct Printing You can use the following Canon media: Setting Paper size Setting Paper Type For instructions on how to display and set these settings, see “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 22. Media Type...
Page 15: Printing Images From A Memory Card
Printing Images from a Memory Card The following functions are available when printing from a memory card: “Specifying how many copies to print for each image” on page 14 “Printing all images” on page 17 “Printing an Image List - Print Index” on page 18 “Specifying the layout”...
Page 16: Start Printing
3 3 3 3 Specify the number of copies to print. (1) Using the buttons, select the image you wish to print. (2) Use the buttons to specify the number of copies to print. (3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 and specify the number of copies for each image you wish to print. (4) Press the OK button.
Page 17 2 2 2 2 Trimming and Rotating the Sections you wish to Print Rotate the trimming area Using the Trimming button, you can rotate the trimming area. Move the area for trimming Using the buttons, you can move the trimming area. Enlarge/Reduce the area for trimming Using the buttons, you can enlarge or...
Page 18: Printing All Images
Printing all images You can print all images saved on a memory card. 1 1 1 1 Prepare to print. (1) Turn on the printer and load the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 11. (2) Insert the memory card into the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card”...
Page 19: Printing An Image List - Print Index
Printing an Image List - Print Index You can print a list of all images saved in the memory card known as an index print. 1 1 1 1 Prepare to print. (1) Turn on the printer and load the paper. See “Loading Paper”...
Page 20: Specifying The Layout
Specifying the layout You can print the specified image in the specified layout (Borderless or Bordered x2/x4/x8, postcard, album). Bordered Borderless Postcard Album 1 1 1 1 Prepare to print. (1) Turn on the printer and load the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 11. (2) Insert the memory card into the card slot.
Page 21: Printing According To The Settings Made On The Camera - Dpof Printing
4 4 4 4 Select the image to print. (1) Using the buttons, select the image you wish to print. (2) Using the buttons to specify the number of copies to print. For example, if you select Borderless x 2 in the Layout and set the number of copies to print to "2", two identical images will be printed on a sheet.
Page 22 1 1 1 1 Turn on the printer and load the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 11. 2 2 2 2 Set the DPOF mode. (1) Insert the memory card containing DPOF information into the card slot. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6. The DPOF print confirmation screen is displayed.
Page 23: Specifying The Paper And Optimizing Images
Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images You can use the Settings button to set the following items: Paper Size or Type, Bordered or Borderless print, and Date (format). Settings Menu Display Displaying an image on the LCD Settings button Settings button Displaying the print confirmation screen on the LCD Settings button...
Page 24 Other Setting Items Page Size Select the paper size for the print job. Paper Type Select the paper type. If you select Plain paper, Borderless printing cannot be done. Borderless Print Borderless ....Prints on the whole paper without a border. Bordered ....
Page 25: Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera
Use the USB cable that came with your digital camera to connect to the printer. • Use only a “PictBridge” or Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder for printing directly.
Page 26: Printing From A Digital Camera
Printing from a Digital Camera 1 1 1 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on. 2 2 2 2 Load the paper. Load the paper as shown below. (1) Load the media with the more glossy surface facing (2) Align the media on the right. (3) Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the media.
Page 27 4 4 4 4 Start printing using the print function of the digital camera. The message of “Digital camera connected” is displayed on the printer LCD. (1) Display the image you want to print in the Replay mode. If the camera will not change to the Replay mode, refer to your digital camera user's manual's instructions for changing the camera to the Replay mode.
Page 28: Other Useful Functions
Other Useful Functions Using Photo Viewer The Photo Viewer application allows you to preview the print image on the display of the computer. In addition, photos can be printed at high speed through the use of the computer’s performance. To use the Photo Viewer, the printer must be connected to the computer and the printer driver must have been installed in the computer.
Page 29 4 4 4 4 Exit the Photo Viewer. (1) After printing finishes, press the Photo Viewer button to exit the Photo Viewer. To exit the Photo Viewer before printing finishes, cancel printing and then press the Photo Viewer button. Changing the Display Mode To change the display mode of the Photo Viewer, press the F3 key on the keyboard of the computer or click the display selector button on the screen.
Page 30 (1) Ensure that no memory card is inserted in the card slot. If a memory card is inserted in the card slot, remove it. See “Removing a Memory Card” on page 8. (2) Select All Programs (or Program) from the Start menu. Next, select Canon Utilities, Memory Card Utility, and then USB Memory Card Settings.
Page 31 1 1 1 1 Ensure that the printer and the computer are turned on. 2 2 2 2 Start the BJ Utility. (1) Ensure that no memory card is inserted in the card slot. If a memory card is inserted in the card slot, remove it.
Page 32: Changing The Language Displayed
Changing the Language Displayed You can change the language displayed on the LCD. 1 1 1 1 Turn on the printer. 2 2 2 2 Select Maintenance from the Menu. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance and then press the OK button.
Page 33: Adjusting Contrast Of The Lcd
Adjusting Contrast of the LCD You can adjust contrast of the LCD, if it is too high or too low. 1 1 1 1 Turn on the printer. 2 2 2 2 Select Maintenance from the Menu. (1) Press the Menu button. (2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance and then press the OK button.
Page 34: Reducing The Sound Of Printer Operation
Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation The Quiet Mode allows you to significantly reduce the sound the printer generates during operation. It is ideal when working at night or in crowded environments. • Print speed may be somewhat slower than in the normal operating mode. •...
Page 35: Replacing An Ink Tank
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 from the right in the order indicated below. :Magenta : BCI-6M Black...
Page 36: Replacing Ink Tanks
Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps. 1 1 1 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the center. 2 2 2 2 Remove the empty ink tank.
Page 37: Install The Ink Tank
4 4 4 4 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank in the print head holder. (2) Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 5 5 5 5 Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to the right.
Page 38: Printing Maintenance
“Print Head Cleaning” on page 39 “Aligning Print Head - Auto head align” on page 41 If the problem remains Step3 “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 40 If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon service representative.
Page 39: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. 1 1 1 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 paper in the printer.
Page 40: Print Head Cleaning
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. 1 1 1 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 2 2 2 Print Head Cleaning.
Page 41: Print Head Deep Cleaning
If the problem remains, make sure that ink remains in the ink tank, turn off the printer's power for at least 24 hours, and then perform deep cleaning of the print head again. If the problem still remains, the print head may be damaged. Contact your local Canon service representative.
Page 42 Aligning Print Head - Auto head align Aligning the print head position allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. There are two ways to align the print head, automatic or manual. First, try adjusting the print head automatically.
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Waste ink tank almost full. Press the Resume button to recover from the error. You can print images for a while but you cannot print any more image when the waste ink tank becomes full. Contact a Canon service representative. Read-write mode enabled.
Page 44 Turn off the printer, remove the power cord plug from the outlet, plug the power cord back in, and then turn on the printer again. If the same error persists, contact a Canon service representative. Adjusting the Print Head Manually If the automatic print head adjustment does not work or if you wish to adjust the print heads manually, follow the procedure below.
Page 45: Printed Surface Is Scratched
Ink does not come out/ Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/ White Streaks Possible Cause Try This Ink tank is not seated Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat properly/Ink tank is empty them if necessary.
Page 46: Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera
The following messages may be displayed on the cameras or camcorders when images are printed directly. Take the appropriate action to correct the error. This section describes errors that can occur when you connect a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera to the printer.
Page 47: An Error Message Is Displayed While Using The Photo Viewer
An Error Message is Displayed While Using the Photo Viewer If one of the following messages appears while using the Photo Viewer, printing may be disabled or the Photo Viewer may be terminated forcibly. Error Massage Try This Executing maintenance. Printing cannot be done in the maintenance mode.
Page 48 The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer. For details on ink tank replacement, refer to "Print Head Maintenance" in this guide. QA7-2791-V01 XX2003XX ©CANON INC.2003 PRINTED IN THAILAND...

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