Canon I470D - i Color Inkjet Printer Printing Manual
Canon I470D - i Color Inkjet Printer Printing Manual

Canon I470D - i Color Inkjet Printer Printing Manual

Bubble jet printer direct printing guide

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    BUBBLE JET PRINTER Direct Printing Guide Table of Contents Operation Panel Names and Functions Printing Flow Using a Memory Card Printing a Photograph Printing an Image List – Print Index Selecting and Printing an Image – Print One Loading Paper Using the Photo Viewer Other Useful Functions Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera...
  • Page 3: Operation Panel Names And Functions

    Operation Panel Names and Functions Names and functions of the controls on the operation panel and meanings of the icons displayed on the LCD are summarized below. Operation Panel (1) (2) (1) Power Button Press to turn the printer on or off. (2) Power Lamp Off: the printer is turned off.
  • Page 4: Icons On The Lcd

    (7) Photo Viewer Button Press this button 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 details about the Photo Viewer, see “Using the Photo Viewer” on page 16. (8) Print Button Press this button to start printing according to the settings displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 5 See “Troubleshooting” on page 35 for more information. indication Digital camera This icon is displayed when a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder is connected. See “Printing connected Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera” on page 22.
  • Page 6: Printing Flow

    Printing Flow Let’s take a look at 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 7: Start Printing

    Step 4 Make print settings. Print index Print All Print One DPOF A list of images All images stored in The image with the This icon appears stored in the memory the memory card are image number you when the memory card in the card slot printed (one copy per have specified is...
  • Page 8: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card Let’s take a look at types of available memory cards and how to insert and remove them. Types of Available Memory Cards Types of available memory cards are as follows: ™ ™ CompactFlash (CF) Card/Microdrive * Ready for TYPE I/TYPE II (3.3V or 5V). ™...
  • Page 9: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card • When Read/write mode is selected in the Memory Card Utility (Windows) or BJ Utility (Macintosh), neither printing nor maintenance can be done. After completion of the operation of the card slot used as the memory card drive of the computer, be sure to select Read-only mode again.
  • Page 10: Removing A Memory Card

    Removing a Memory Card If you use the printer and memory card slot as a removable disk drive, follow the instructions for removal of the memory card from the computer. For the procedure, refer to the electronic User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. 1 1 1 1 Ensure that the Indicator lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card.
  • Page 11: Printing A Photograph

    Printing a Photograph Let’s select an image from the images stored on the memory card of the digital camera and print it. First, make an index print to confirm the image number of the image you want to print. Specify the image number of the image you want to print and print the image.
  • Page 12 6 6 6 6 Select a media type. (1) Using (cursor buttons), locate above the type of the printing media. (2) Press the Set button. 7 7 7 7 Start printing. (1) Confirm the settings. To modify a setting that has already been made, keep pressing the Set button to display the setting.
  • Page 13: Selecting And Printing An Image - Print One

    Selecting and Printing an Image – – – – Print One After confirming the images (stored in the memory card) by printing an index, specify the image number of the image you want to print and then print it. 1 1 1 1 Load the paper.
  • Page 14: Select A Paper Size

    6 6 6 6 Select a paper size. (1) Using (cursor buttons), select a paper size. (2) Press the Set button. 7 7 7 7 Select a media type. (1) Using (cursor buttons), locate above the type of the printing media. (2) Press the Set button.
  • Page 15: 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 16: Loading The Paper

    3 3 3 3 Preparing to Load Paper (1) Attach the paper support. (2) Open the cover and pull out the paper output tray. (3) Open the front cover and ensure that the paper thickness lever to the left position. (4) Close the front cover.
  • Page 17 Media Types for Card Direct Printing You can use the following Canon media: Paper size Media type Media Type Paper Rest Load Paper Size Paper Type Limit Plain Paper Up to 100 sheets [A4] [Plain Paper] Photo Paper Pro A4: 10 sheet...
  • Page 18: Using The Photo Viewer

    Using the Photo Viewer The Photo Viewer 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. Previewing the Print Image 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 19 The display selector button The Photo Viewer is terminated forcibly in the following cases: • When a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder is connected • When Read/write mode is selected in the Memory Card Utility (Windows) or BJ Utility (Macintosh) •...
  • Page 20: Other Useful Functions

    Other Useful Functions When printing from the memory card, you can use the following functions: Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera – DPOF Printing If DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings are made on the camera, images are printed automatically according to those settings.
  • Page 21 4 4 4 4 Select a paper size. (1) Using (cursor buttons), select a paper size. (2) Press the Set button. 5 5 5 5 Select a media type. (1) Using (cursor buttons), locate above the type of the printing media. (2) Press the Set button.
  • Page 22: Changing The Date Style

    Changing the Date Style You can change the order of year, month, and day to be printed. 1 1 1 1 Turn on the printer. 2 2 2 2 Select the date style selection mode. (1) Press the Maintenance button. (2) Press six times to display 07 on the LCD.
  • Page 23 (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 24: Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera

    Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera Connecting a Canon digital camera with the 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 25: 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 Photo Paper Pro paper as shown below. (1) Load the media with the more glossy surface facing up.
  • Page 26 4 4 4 4 Start printing using the print function of the digital camera. The icon indicating that a digital camera is connected appears on the operation panel. (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 27: Printing Maintenance

    Step4 “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 31 • If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, contact a Canon service representative. • You will be alerted if low ink warning is enabled. • When the Maintenance Button on the operation panel is pressed, the maintenance mode is shown.
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 Start print head cleaning.
  • Page 30 If the print head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, replace the ink tank. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 31. If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative.
  • Page 31: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head position allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. 1 1 1 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 paper in the printer. 2 2 2 2 Print the Pattern.
  • Page 32 Column “K” (4) Repeat the above procedure to determine the pattern numbers (+7 to –3) of the checked patterns in columns B through E and the pattern numbers (+5 to –5) of the checked patterns in columns F through K. When pattern numbers have been determined up to column K, maintenance mode number 04 is displayed again and...
  • Page 33: 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. Black: BCI-24 Black Color: BCI-24 Color Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
  • Page 34: 05: Reset The Ink Counter

    4 4 4 4 Insert the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank into a slot. (2) Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. • 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 If you have replaced both black and color ink tanks, press the cursor buttons and after both ink tanks have the mark set above them, press the Set button. 6 6 6 6 Close the front cover. Resetting the Ink Counter in the Maintenance Mode If you have closed the front cover after replacing an ink tank, reset the ink counter in the maintenance mode as described below.
  • Page 36: Display' Or 'Not Display' Remaining Ink Volume

    How Low Ink Setting Works The remaining ink volume display on the operation panel is a function that monitors how much ink is used, and indicates the remaining ink volume. When you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is full regardless of how much ink actually remains.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    The waste ink tank is You can print images for a while but you cannot print any more image almost full. when the waste ink tank becomes full. Contact a Canon service representative. Load paper and press the Resume button.
  • Page 38 Connect a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital cameras or digital video camcorders. 802/804/806/807/808/809 Turn off the printer, remove the power cord plug from the outlet, plug An error requiring a the power cord back in, and then turn on the printer again.
  • Page 39 Display/Non-display of Remaining Ink Level The ? mark is displayed beside the ink tank icon from the moment an ink tank is replaced with a new one to the moment the relevant ink tank is reset. If you do not want to display the ? mark and remaining ink level, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 40: Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera

    The following messages may be displayed on the digital cameras or digital video camcorders when images are printed directly from them. Take the appropriate action to correct the error. • Images can be printed directly from Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital cameras and digital video camcorders connected to this printer.
  • Page 41: 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 43 QA7-2637-V01 XX2003XX ©CANON INC.2003 PRINTED IN VIETNAM...

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