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Canon i550 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright 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

    CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) ........

  • Page 4: Basic Printing

    This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your Note i550 printer and how to use them. For more information, view the i550 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, or use the online help in your printer interface:...

  • Page 5: Loading Paper

    In this example, description is provided of the steps used to load Plain Paper in your printer. • For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section "Using Special Media User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load envelopes and...
  • Page 6 Basic Printing Preparing to Load Paper (3) Open the front cover and adjust the paper thickness lever to the correct position for the media in use. Move to the left position for plain paper. Move to the right position for envelopes, Banner Paper and T-Shirt Transfers. (1) Open and pull out the paper rest.
  • Page 7 Loading the Paper Limit Mark Limit Mark Limit Mark Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark. (3) Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the stack of paper. Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. Note Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries.

  • Page 8: Using Special Media

    Basic Printing Using Special Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to insure optimal print quality. Photo quality media • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Plus Glossy • Matte Photo Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • Glossy Photo Cards •...
  • Page 9 Canon Special Media Media Type Paper Rest Load Limit Bubble Jet Paper Up to 150 sheets Brilliant White Paper Up to 150 sheets Banner Paper 1 sheet(can print up to 6 connected sheets) Photo Paper Pro Letter: Up to 10 sheets 4”...

  • Page 10: Printing With Windows

    Select Print Print from the application software's File Print Print In Windows 2000, click the Main Note File menu. File File (2) Ensure that Canon i550 Canon i550 Canon i550 Canon i550 is selected. Click Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferences (or Properties Properties).
  • Page 11 To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom You can control quality in the Set For detail about other printer driver functions, refer to the User’s Guide or Help. Select Preview before printing 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, Note depending on the software application you are using. The steps described in this section are for printing Mac OS 9. Create a document or open a file to print. Select Paper Size (1) Select the Page Setup Page Setup from the application software's File...
  • Page 13 Detailed Setting dialog box where you can fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning settings. Refer to the For detail about the printer driver functions, refer to the User’s Guide or Help. You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/CANCEL...

  • Page 14: Advanced Printing

    Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Applications Included in the CD-ROM Package Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by digital camera and print them as photo-lab quality prints without standard white borders. Please use the application(s) suitable for your print purposes.

  • Page 15: Printing Photographs With Windows

    Easy-PhotoPrint. Easy-PhotoPrint Easy-PhotoPrint The 1.Image Selection 1.Image Selection sheet is displayed. 1.Image Selection 1.Image Selection All Programs All Programs All Programs (or Programs Programs Programs), Canon Utilities Programs Advanced Printing Canon Utilities Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint Canon Utilities Easy-PhotoPrint, Easy-PhotoPrint Easy-PhotoPrint...
  • Page 16 Advanced Printing Select photographs. (1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. (Select memory card folder, then the folder containing the digital photographs.) All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. (2) Click the [+] [+] button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies.
  • Page 17 Select the paper. Select the layout. (3) Load the media type specified in the 2.Paper Selection (4) Click Print Print. Print Print Advanced Printing Click the 2.Paper Selection Selection tab. Selection Selection Select the size of the paper you use from Paper Size.

  • Page 18: Printing Photographs With Macintosh

    (2) Double-click the Canon ImageBrowser If the Canon ImageBrowser icon is not displayed on the desktop, open the Canon ImageBrowser folder, in which the ImageBrowser program has been installed, and double-click the ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser (alias) icon on the desktop.
  • Page 19 Select photographs. (1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. (Select memory card folder, then the folder containing the digital photographs.) All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. The Layout Options Layout Options Layout Options dialog box appears and layout selection wizard starts. Layout Options Enter layout options.
  • Page 20 Advanced Printing Select Borderless Printing. (3) Click OK A message box pops up, displaying the information about printing. Read the message and click OK This returns you to the Layout Options Click Page setup… Layout Options dialog box. Layout Options Layout Options Page setup….
  • Page 21 Specify the number of photographs to print on one page. Print the photograph. The Print dialog box is displayed. Select 1(1×1) 1(1×1) from the No. 1(1×1) 1(1×1) of images of images pull-down menu. of images of images Click OK Click PRINT PRINT.

  • Page 22: Accessing Printer Driver

    In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print Print Print Ensure that Canon i550 is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box opens. Printer Properties Printer Properties...
  • Page 23 Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. For non-XP Windows, Click Start Select the Canon i550 icon. Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). In Windows NT 4.0, Select Document Defaults….

  • Page 24: Using Printer Driver Options

    Advanced Printing Using Printer Driver Options Getting to know the basic features of your printer driver will provide you with sufficient expertise 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 25: 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 from the right in the order indicated below.
  • Page 26 Printing Maintenance The following message appears when ink is empty. Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the front cover is closed. Empty ink tank When Low Ink is Detected When Low Ink is Detected When Low Ink is Detected When Low Ink is Detected Note The BJ Status Monitor appears as soon as a print job starts.
  • Page 27 The following message is displayed when ink tank is empty. Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the front cover is closed. When Low Ink is Detected When Low Ink is Detected When Low Ink is Detected When Low Ink is Detected Note The following message is displayed as soon as a print job...

  • Page 28: Replacing Ink Tanks

    Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them 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 29 Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. An ink tank left out in the open and then reinstalled in the printer may not function.

  • Page 30: 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 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern"...

  • Page 31: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" " " " on Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu...
  • Page 32 Printing Maintenance With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility dialog box. Printer Utility (1) Select Page Setup... Page Setup... in the File Page Setup... Page Setup...

  • Page 33: Print Head Cleaning

    Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" " " " on Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu...
  • Page 34 Printer Utility dialog box. Printer Utility Printer Utility (1) Select Page Setup Page Setup... in the File Page Setup Page Setup (2) Click Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Utilities Utilities Click the Maintenance Maintenance tab. Maintenance Maintenance Click Cleaning.
  • Page 35 (4) When the message is displayed, click OK Important Do not perform any other operations until the print head cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds. Print head cleaning can be performed also from the printer Note itself. Ensure the printer is on. Hold down the RESUME/...

  • Page 36: Print Head Deep Cleaning

    Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" " " " on Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu...
  • Page 37 Ensure the printer is on. Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup… Page Setup… in the File Page Setup… Page Setup… (2) Click Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Utilities Utilities Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.

  • Page 38: Aligning Print Head

    Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" " " " on Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu...
  • Page 39 Open the Print Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup… Page Setup… in the File Page Setup… Page Setup… (2) Click Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Utilities Utilities Enter the numbers. Click OK More noticeable white stripes File menu.
  • Page 40 Printing Maintenance Print the pattern. Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print-out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the number that corresponds. If this is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column F, pick Note the setting that procedures the least noticeable vertical white stripes.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cannot Install the Printer Driver" " " " on page 40 Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cannot Install the Printer Driver •...

  • Page 42: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    Close all open software applications before reinstalling the printer driver. Easy Setup Instructions for installing the printer driver. Refer to the If printer driver installation did not start automatically when you inserted the CD- ROM into the CD-ROM drive: 1. Click Start...

  • Page 43: Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors

    Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not Ink tank is not come out/ seated properly/Ink Printing is tank is empty Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks Media not loaded print-side up Incorrect paper type Print head nozzles clogged or...
  • Page 44 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...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    1. Gently pull the jammed paper out of the sheet feeder slot 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 47: Handling Error Messages

    Two flashes Indicates printer is out of paper Three flashes Indicates paper jam If a paper jam occurs, clear the jammed paper, reload paper in the printer, then Four flashes Indicates empty ink tank Six flashes Indicates print head...

  • Page 48: An Error Message Appears On The Screen

    Apple Apple Chooser Chooser Chooser. 2. Click the i550 i550 icon and ensure i550 is selected as the target connection. i550 i550 If not, select it. Note If the problem persists, delete all unnecessary documents from the Extensions and Control Panels folder.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 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 Recorded...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Resolution: Resolution: Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi)
  • Page 51 Mac OS 8.6 or later can operate. interface on which Mac OS 8.6 or later can operate. 30MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver 30MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver 30MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver...

  • Page 52: Safety Precautions

    Power supply Power supply Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet. Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.
  • Page 53 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 Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or...

  • Page 54: Regulatory Information

    Appendix Regulatory Information Color Printer Model: K10220 (i550) Color Printer Model: K10220 (i550) Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: K10220 (i550) K10220 (i550) 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 55: 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 product (“Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
  • Page 56 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 www.canontechsupport.com) www.canontechsupport.com www.canontechsupport.com • Automated interactive telephone support on most current products 24 hours, 7 days a week (1-800-423-2366) •...

  • Page 57: Index

    BCI-3eY ... 23 BJ Print Monitor ...43 BJ Status Monitor ... 23 Borderless Printing ... 12 Brilliant White Paper ... 7 CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only)...53 Chooser ...46 Cleaning ...31 Deep Cleaning ...34 Easy-PhotoPrint ... 12 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...31 Exif Print ...

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