Cannot Print Properly Through Infrared Communication - Canon Pixma iP90 User Manual

Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication

The required driver is not installed
The installation place of the printer is not proper
During infrared communication, infrared rays were interrupted or another infrared communication unit is
operating nearby
The requirements for infrared communications with the computer or other devices are not satisfied
The infrared communication driver is inactive
The printer port status is wrong (In Windows Me or Windows 98)
The printer port setting is wrong
The required driver is not installed
Check whether the driver meeting the following requirements is installed.
Windows 98 or later must be preinstalled and Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver must be installed in
the computer.
For details on Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver, refer to your computer's operation manual.
For details on the requirements for infrared communication, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
The installation place of the printer is not proper
Check whether the printer is installed in an appropriate place.
Place the printer at a proper distance from the computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) or a mobile
phone, oppose their infrared ports at a proper angle, remove obstacles between them if they exist, and retry
printing. The allowable distance and angle for infrared communication depends on the functions of the
computer, PDA or mobile phone and the environmental conditions. Place the printer at a distance of 31.5
inch/80 cm or shorter from the computer or PDA and adjust the infrared port angle properly. When printing
from a mobile phone, place it at a distance of 7.9 inch/20 cm or shorter.
For how to print through infrared communication, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Check whether iP90 is detected by the computer.
In Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Me
(1) Check whether the Wireless Link icon is displayed on the task bar.
If not displayed, iP90 is not detected by the computer.
Ensure that the printer is turned on. Bring the printer and computer closer to each other in such a manner
that their infrared ports are opposed properly.
(2) Place the mouse cursor on the Wireless Link icon.
Ensure that "iP90 is in range" is displayed.
If the name of another unit is displayed, change the orientation of this unit or turn it off.
In Windows 98
(1) Click Start and select Settings and Control Panel.
(2) Double-click the Infrared icon.