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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 2: Getting Help From Canon

    CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon’s superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For further information about extending your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our web site at www.canonesp.com. CarePAK must be purchased during your product’s warranty period.
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  • Page 4 Canon PIXMA iP90 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 5: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 6: Basic Printing

    Basic Printing Basic Printing Quick Start Guide This describes some of the features of your iP90 Note printer and how to use them. For more information, view the iP90 User's Guide installed on your computer, or use the online help within your printer driver interface.

  • Page 7: Turning Off The Printer

    Basic Printing Turning off the Printer To turn off the printer, press the POWER button. When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turning off the printer, be sure to check that the POWER lamp is not lit.

  • Page 8: Loading Paper

    • Envelopes with pressure seals • Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Preparing the Printer • For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section "Using Speciality Media" on page 8.

  • Page 9: Loading Plain Paper

    Basic Printing Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Paper Support and Paper Output Slot Cover. (2) Move the Paper Thickness Lever to the correct position for the media in use. Move to the right position for plain paper. Move to the left position for envelope, and T-Shirt Transfers.

  • Page 10: Loading Envelopes

    Basic Printing Note • Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover. • Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media. Loading Envelopes Use either DL or US Comm.
  • Page 11 Basic Printing Loading 4" x 6" size papers You can print on 4" x 6" size papers. (1) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Despite the direction of the photograph, load the paper in the vertical direction.

  • Page 12: Using Speciality Media

    Basic Printing Using Speciality Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media Media Suited to Business Documents • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Plus Glossy • High Resolution Paper • Photo Paper Plus Double Sided •...
  • Page 13 Basic Printing Canon Speciality Media Media Name Paper Support Load Limit Paper Printer Driver Settings Thickness for Media Type Lever Position Super White Paper Letter: up to 3mm Right Plain Paper Photo Paper Pro Letter: up to 1 sheet Right Photo Paper Pro 4"×6": up to 10 sheets...

  • Page 14: Printing With Windows

    Pack 2 (hereafter, called Windows XP SP2). Create a document or open a file to print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application's File menu. (2) Ensure that Canon iP90 is selected. Click Preferences or Properties In Windows 2000, click the Main tab in the Print dialog box.
  • Page 15 Basic Printing Specify the required settings. Click Media Type to select the media loaded in the printer. Click OK • From the Page Setup tab select the correct document size to be Note printed. • To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on the Main tab.

  • Page 16: Printing With Macintosh

    Basic Printing You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/ Note CANCEL button on the printer. "Canceling Printing" on page 14. Printing with Macintosh • The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the Note software application you are using.
  • Page 17 Basic Printing Specify the required settings. (1) Select Print from the application's File menu. Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu. Select the Media Type from the pop-up menu. Select the print mode appropriate to your document from the Print Mode.

  • Page 18: Canceling Printing

    Click Cancel Printing on the BJ Status Monitor to stop printing. To display the BJ Note Status Monitor, click Canon iP90 on the taskbar. The BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs. Select Print from the File menu in your application program.

  • Page 19: Printing Data Through Infrared Communication

    Basic Printing Printing Data through Infrared Communication If you have a computer, PDA or mobile phone with an Infrared Port for wireless data communication, you can print data with a cordless connection with the printer. You can also print images, an address book, a schedule, or memos received from a PDA or mobile phone in a specified format through infrared communication.

  • Page 20: Requirements For Infrared Communication With The Mobile Phone

    Setting the Media Type, Paper Size, and Layout When Printing From a PDA or Mobile Phone You can select the media type, page size, layout and borderless printing in the Canon iP90 Setup Utility when printing from a PDA or mobile phone.
  • Page 21 Start the Canon iP90 Setup Utility. Windows Click Start and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Canon iP90 Setup Utility and Canon iP90 Setup Utility. The Canon iP90 Setup Utility screen appears. Macintosh Open the Applications folder, and then...
  • Page 22 Basic Printing (3) Select a desired layout for printing. 4×6 Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4"×6"/101.6×152.4 mm (Standard) paper without a border. 5×7 Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5"×7"/127.0×177.8 mm Borderless paper without a border. Credit Card Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 2.13"×3.39"/ Borderless...
  • Page 23 Basic Printing Changing the Document Print Settings (1) Click Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings tab. (2) Click Change on Document Print Settings. The Document Printing dialog box appears. (3) Select the printing type for the document. Bible, Mini 6-hole and A5 size papers are used for a personal Note organizer.
  • Page 24 Basic Printing Following limitations apply on transmittable data Note • It does not support printing a downloaded content or photo and a photo attached to an email for security reason. • It does not support printing video files. • Depending on your device, the Fine print quality option may not be available due to the restriction on the infrared transfer capacity.

  • Page 25: Performing Infrared Communication

    Basic Printing Performing Infrared Communication When performing infrared communication, also refer to your computer, mobile phone or PDA manual. Set up the Printer. (1) Ensure that the Universal AC Adapter is connected securely. When using the optional battery, ensure that it has been charged. (2) Open the Paper Support and turn on the printer.
  • Page 26 Basic Printing When printing with a mobile phone or PDA Infrared Port of printer Less than 7.87 inch (20 cm)(Do not block with any obstacle.) Effective angle (in both vertical and horizontal direction): About 10° Infrared Port of mobile phone •...

  • Page 27: Advanced Printing

    • Canon Bubble Jet Direct allows you to print photos from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible (PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or digital camcorder without a computer by simply connecting the digital camera or digital camcorder to this printer.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Device

    Caution Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera to the Direct Print Port of the printer. Otherwise, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device could result.
  • Page 29 Advanced Printing Load 4"×6" paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder in the portrait position (short side facing down). (1) When loading Canon Speciality Media, load them with the glossy side facing (2) Align the paper against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder.
  • Page 30 When a PictBridge compliant device is connected and printing is started with no printing option selected, this printer operates based on the following default settings: The Canon iP90 Setup Utility allows you to make these settings. For Note User’s Guide details, refer to the - Paper size ....

  • Page 31: Photo Stickers

    Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro *1 This size can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compatible cameras (Note that it cannot be selected for some models). *2 This paper is exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select “4"x6"” in “Paper Size.”...
  • Page 32 Advanced Printing About “Image optimize” If you use a Canon PictBridge-compliant camera, you can select “VIVID”, “NR”, or “VIVID+NR”. (Note that these options cannot be selected for some models.) • When “VIVID” is selected, green and blue portions of photos are Note printed vividly.

  • Page 33: 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 Canon iP90 is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Print Quality For Photographs

    Features that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on). You can also customize Print Quality settings if desired.
  • Page 35 Advanced Printing Select Custom in Print Quality, then click Set to open the Set Print Quality dialog box. Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality. When the process is complete, click OK. Open the Print dialog box. "Printing with Macintosh" on page 12.
  • Page 36 Advanced Printing To automatically optimize the image: Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographic image created with a digital camera. 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"...
  • Page 37 Advanced Printing To use Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo intensifies the background colors found in photos that have fields, trees, oceans and skies while maintaining natural skin tones in the images. In Windows Me or Windows 98 Note If Background Printing has been disabled, the Vivid Photo function is not available.
  • Page 38 Advanced Printing To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera: Photo Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions such as those found in the skies and dark portions of images captured with a digital camera. In Windows Me or Windows 98 Note If Background Printing has been disabled, the Photo Noise Reduction function is not available.

  • Page 39: Saving And Recalling Driver Settings

    Advanced Printing 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. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 40 Advanced Printing Open the Print dialog box. "Printing with Macintosh" on page 12. Select all of the necessary settings. Register new printer driver settings. (1) Select Save As from the pop- up menu. Save Preset dialog box opens. Enter a name of your printer driver settings.

  • Page 41: Using The Bundle Software

    Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use a suitable photo application to read the camera data precisely, producing optimal prints. This enables you to create prints that reproduce color more accurately.

  • Page 42: Printing Borderless Photographs

    This section describes how to print photographs stored in the folder on the hard disk. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint, and then Easy-PhotoPrint. Double-click the hard disk icon, the Applications folder, the Easy-PhotoPrint folder, and then double-click the Easy-PhotoPrint icon.
  • Page 43 Advanced Printing Select photographs. (1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. Guidance Thumbnail Folder window (2) Click [ ] on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies.
  • Page 44 Advanced Printing Select the paper. Click the Paper Selection tab. Select the size of paper you use from Paper Size. Select the type of paper you use from Media Type. Select the layout. Click the Layout/ Print tab. Select Borderless (full). Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the Layout/Print tab allows you Note...

  • Page 45: Printing Maintenance

    Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42 After Print Head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern.

  • Page 46: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL Note button on the printer.
  • Page 47 Printing Maintenance Print Check Pattern. (3) Click Click the Initial Check Note Items button. Confirmation message for printing the nozzle check pattern is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. (5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern. "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 45.
  • Page 48 Printing Maintenance Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) Click Print Check Pattern. Click the Initial Check Note Items button. Confirmation message for printing the nozzle check pattern is displayed. (4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern.

  • Page 49: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing Maintenance 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 level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed properly. Note Replace an ink tank.
  • Page 50 Printing Maintenance When cleaning is necessary, click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check dialog. *Click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check screen to proceed to Print Head cleaning. "Print Head Cleaning" on page 47. If there are neither missing lines nor white stripes in the nozzle check pattern, click Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) to finish the nozzle check.

  • Page 51: Print Head Cleaning

    Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. •...
  • Page 52 Printing Maintenance Start Print Head Cleaning. Click the Maintenance tab. Click Cleaning. Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click Execute. Click the Initial Check Note Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.
  • Page 53 Printing Maintenance Check the Print Head condition. (1) Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check dialog appeared after cleaning are done. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. A nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not perform any operation until printing of the nozzle check pattern is completed.
  • Page 54 Printing Maintenance Start Print Head Cleaning. Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. Click Cleaning. (3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click OK. Click the Initial Check Note Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is displayed.
  • Page 55 Printing Maintenance Check the Print Head condition. (1) Click Print Check Pattern in the dialog appeared after cleaning are done. A nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not perform any operation until printing of the nozzle check pattern is completed.

  • Page 56: Print Head Deep Cleaning

    Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Print Head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Ensure that the printer is turned on.
  • Page 57 Printing Maintenance Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. Click the Maintenance tab. Click Deep Cleaning. Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click Execute. Click the Initial Check Note Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning is displayed. (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
  • Page 58 "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your dealer or Canon Customer Care Center. Ensure that the printer is turned on. Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
  • Page 59 Printing Maintenance Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu. Click Deep Cleaning. Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click OK. Click the Initial Check Note Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning is displayed.
  • Page 60 (3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink. "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61. (4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your dealer or Canon Customer Care Center. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 61: Aligning The Print Head

    Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head alignment is required. ì With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 62 Printing Maintenance After the pattern is printed, click Yes. Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns. Enter the numbers. Click OK. If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting Note that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
  • Page 63 Printing Maintenance With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position. Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication. Note (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and the Utilities folder.
  • Page 64 Printing Maintenance Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns. Enter the numbers. Click Send. If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the Note setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.

  • Page 65: Replacing An Ink Tank

    Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank If the print result is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. 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.
  • Page 66 Printing Maintenance Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab. (2) Remove the ink tank. Then lift it from its slot. Do not touch the Lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining your clothes or surrounding area.
  • Page 67 Printing Maintenance Insert the ink tank. (1) Insert a new ink tank with it slightly slanted. (2) Push down on the on the ink tank until it clicks into place. Close the Print Head Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the right. Important When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset.

  • Page 68: Resetting The Ink Counter

    Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset. Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement If an ink tank is removed, the printer will output a message prompting you to confirm replacement of the ink tank at the start of the next print job.
  • Page 69 Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" page 29 Click Ink Counter Reset. Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK.
  • Page 70 Printing Maintenance Reset the Ink Counter. (1) Select Remaining ink level setting from the pop-up menu. (2) Click Ink Counter Reset. (3) Select the newly installed ink tank. (4) Click OK. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 71: How Low Ink Warning Setting Works

    Printing Maintenance How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to be automatically displayed. When you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is full regardless of how much ink actually remains.

  • Page 72: How To Display Low Ink Warning Correctly

    Printing Maintenance How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly • Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank. The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronize it with the actual ink level. The ink counter can only be adjusted when it is reset at the time a new ink tank is installed.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will User's Guide find the most common printing problems. Refer to the for additional information on topics not covered in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 70 •...

  • Page 74: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Try This Easy Setup Instructions Cannot Install the Installation Follow the for proper printer driver installation. Printer Driver procedure not If the installer was forced to terminate due to an error, remove the CD-ROM from followed correctly the CD-ROM drive and restart your computer.
  • Page 75 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Cannot Install the Unable to proceed Printer Driver beyond the Printer Connection Screen If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen; • When connecting with a USB cable 1. Click Cancel. 2. When the Installation Failure screen is displayed, click Start Over.

  • Page 76: Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors

    Media Type selected matches the media loaded. Glossy photo paper Selecting Other Photo Paper from Media Type, which may resolve the problem. other than Canon Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. speciality media is...
  • Page 77 Problem Possible Cause Try This Printed Paper Curls Paper being used is Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to or Ink Blots too thin print images that have high color saturation. Incorrect paper type On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

    Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Possible Cause Try This Printer Does Not Printer cable is too Avoid using USB cables longer than 16.4 feet. Start or Printer long Stops During There may be Restart your computer. It may solve the problem. Print Jobs problems in your Delete an undesired print job if there is any.

  • Page 79: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Possible Cause Try This Paper Does Not Inappropriate paper • Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled. Feed Properly type used "Print Media to Avoid" on page 4.

  • Page 80: Handling Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and then take appropriate action to correct the error. Number of Possible Cause Try This Flashes Two flashes...
  • Page 81 Troubleshooting POWER lamp flashes alternately green and orange Note An error that requires contacting the Customer Care Center may have occurred. Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Reconnect the printer cable, and then plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on after leaving it for a while.

  • Page 82: An Error Message Appears On The Screen

    Printer driver is not Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. installed properly 1. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon iP90, and Uninstall. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver. Easy Setup Instructions 3. Follow the procedures described in the and reinstall the printer driver.
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Printer not ready If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the “Error No.: 300” POWER lamp stops flashing. Printer not properly Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer.
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Low Ink Warning Failure to reset ink The ink tank level accompanied by the ink tank icon with the “?” indicates ink Accompanied by Ink counter when tank is not synchronized with its ink counter. Tank Icon With a '?' installing new ink tank...

  • Page 85: Cannot Print Properly Through Infrared Communication

    Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication Problem Possible Cause Try This The required driver When using other than Windows 98 or later must have been preinstalled and is not installed Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver must be installed in the computer. Cannot Print "Printing Data through Infrared Communication"...

  • Page 86: Cannot Print Properly From The Digital Camera

    Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to eliminate them. * Hereafter, a digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera. Camera Error Message Possible Cause Try This...
  • Page 87 Troubleshooting • PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be Note connected to your printer for direct printing. • This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge- or Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras. The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are using.

  • Page 88: Appendix

    Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Cameras Let’s take a look at the media types that can be set on the Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera connected to this printer and their limitations. Media Types for Digital Camera...
  • Page 89 Appendix • For digital camera method of operations and troubleshooting, refer Note to your digital camera’s manual. For print error messages, refer to "Cannot Print Properly from the User’s Guide Digital Camera" in the • By operating the digital camera, you can make the following prints: - You can make a standard print from the image displayed in the single display mode or in the index display mode.

  • Page 90: Routine Maintenance

    Operation Panel Replacing an Ink Tank Rear View Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Inside the Printer Function of the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Further Printing Techniques Starting the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Printing Photographs Setup Utility Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

  • Page 91: Accessory Options

    The following options are available for this printer. Confirm the product names when you purchase the options. Canon Cradle Kit CK-51B This option is a kit that consists of a stand dedicated to this printer and a portable kit LK-51B (battery charger and lithium-ion battery). The lithium-ion battery can be charged with the printer placed upright.
  • Page 92 Appendix Canon Automobile Power Unit PU-100U This option is a unit that allows you to supply power from a cigarette lighter outlet to your printer for operation or battery charging. Bluetooth Unit BU-10 This option is a unit that allows you to print wireless from a Bluetooth compatible computer.

  • Page 93: Traveling Abroad With The Printer

    Fill Out the CIWS Card Fill out the CIWS Card (Canon International Warranty System) with the date of purchase and the name of where the printer was purchased. Carry this warranty card with you when you travel, so you can request repairs or servicing of the printer at your destination.
  • Page 94 Appendix The Cautions When Carrying Printer • Pack up firmly in the case of carrying bag. For details, refer to Transporting Printer. • Be careful not to give it the strong vibration which puts a serious thing on the carrying bag, and a shock. Printer itself sometimes breaks down, and ink sometimes leaks out.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 12 ppm Standard: 7.2 ppm Print width: 203.2 mm max. (8.0 in) (for Borderless Printing: 215.9 mm/8.5 in) Resident print control mode: Canon extended mode Receive buffer: 42 KB Interface: USB/IrDA Ver.1.1/Direct Print Port/Bluetooth Ver.1.1(option) Acoustic noise level: Approx.

  • Page 96: Universal Ac Adapter

    Glossy A4/Letter, Photo Paper Pro A4/Letter, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss A4/Letter, Glossy Photo Paper A4/Letter, Plain Paper A4/Letter), Credit Card (Glossy Photo Paper) *If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it. Paper Type Default (Photo Paper Plus Glossy), Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy),...
  • Page 97 Appendix BJ Printer Driver System Requirements • Use a computer equipped on which Windows XP, Windows • Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 can operate. interface on which Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later can operate. •...

  • Page 98: Safety Precautions

    Use the universal AC adapter that came with the printer (CANON, K30244). Do not use it for other products.
  • Page 99 Appendix Caution You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.

  • Page 100: Regulatory Information

    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...

  • Page 101: Canon U.s.a., Inc. Limited Warranty

    CANON U.S.A., INC. 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 product (“Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
  • Page 102 InstantExchange program, a replacement product will be provided to you prior to your return of the defective product. Since the defective product becomes the property of Canon USA at the time of the exchange, the defective product must be returned in the shipping materials provided.

  • Page 103: Index

    Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing ....38 Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera ..23 Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) ..97 ................64 Cleaning ...............48, 50 Mobile Phone ............. 16 Cradle Kit CK-51B ............87...
  • Page 104 Printer Setup Utility ............ 43 Printing Borderless Photographs ........ 38 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera ... 23 Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Cameras ........84 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ....... 42 Recalling Driver Settings ..........35 Replacing an Ink Tank ..........
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  • Page 107: Ordering Information

    Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon eStore at www.estore.usa.canon.com. ©2005 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their TAR ® TAR ®...
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