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Canon i900D Series Quick Start Manual

Canon i900D Series Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    900D Series Photo Printer Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Series Series Series Series Photo Printer Photo Printer Photo Printer Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3 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 4: Getting Help From Canon

    Canon service and support, call 1-800-385-2155, or visit our Web site at www.canonesp.com. CarePAK must be purchased during your original warranty period. Note: Within Canada, call for technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (1-800-OK-CANON) * Support program specifics are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 5: Ordering Information

    Canon eStore at 1-800-OK-CANON www.estore.usa.canon.com ©2003 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks of ® their respective owners. As an E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x ....... .

  • Page 7: Basic Printing

    While in the printer's Properties window, press the F1 F1 F1 F1 key, or click ? ? ? ? in the upper right corner. Then click the feature you want to know more...

  • Page 8: Loading Paper

    • Any type of paper with holes (such as loose-leaf) Loading the Print Media This section describes how to load plain paper into your printer. • For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section User’s Guide •...
  • Page 9 Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media. The i900D comes with the Photo Paper Tray. "Using the Photo Paper Tray" Using the Photo Paper Tray" for loading 4" x 6" paper Using the Photo Paper Tray"...

  • Page 10: Using Speciality Media

    Using Speciality Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Pro Perforated • Photo Paper Plus Glossy • Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss • Matte Photo Paper •...
  • Page 11 Basic Printing Canon Speciality Media Media Name Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro Perforated Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Letter: up to 10 (5) sheets Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Resolution Paper T-Shirt Transfers Transparencies When using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb), up to 150 (50) sheets can be set.

  • Page 12: Printing With Windows

    (1) Select Print Print Print Print from the application software's File In Windows 2000, click the Main Note File File menu. File (2) Ensure that Canon i900D Canon i900D Canon i900D Canon i900D is selected. Click Preferences Preferences or Preferences Preferences Properties.
  • Page 13 Type Type Type correctly by the printer. To ensure high printing quality, you are recommended to select the desired type of paper in Media Type first. Print the document. You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the Cancel Note button on the printer.

  • Page 14: Printing With Macintosh

    Page Setup dialog box opens. Page Setup Page Setup Basic Printing File menu. File File (2) Select i900D i900D from Format for i900D i900D Format for Format for. Format for Select the desired paper size from the Paper Size Paper Size...
  • Page 15 Type. However, some types of media might not be recognized Type Type correctly by the printer. To ensure high printing quality, you are recommended to select the desired type of paper in Media Type first. When you select the print mode appropriate to your document from...

  • Page 16: Advanced Printing

    In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print Print Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print Print Ensure that the Canon i900D is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box opens. Printer Properties...

  • Page 17: Adjusting Print Quality For Photographs

    Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media, and inks for printing photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See the inside back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for this printer. Printer Driver Settings Printer Driver Settings...

  • Page 18: Adjusting Print Quality

    Features that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver. The i900D 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 the Print Quality settings if desired.
  • Page 19 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program on page 11.
  • Page 20 To use To use Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo option: To use To use Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo intensifies background colors such as 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...
  • Page 21 Advanced Printing To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera: To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera: To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera: To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera: Photo Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions, such as the sky and dark portions of the images captured with your digital camera.

  • Page 22: Saving And Recalling Driver Settings

    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.
  • Page 23 Save Preset dialog box opens. Save Preset Save Preset Save Preset Click OK. This registers your printer driver settings. You can retrieve or change the saved driver settings at any Note time. Retrieving print settings Retrieving print settings: Select the name of the print...

  • Page 24: Using Printer Driver Options

    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: Using The Bundle Software

    You can easily print pages displayed on the Internet Explorer or pages from the Guide (on-screen manual of this printer) in full size. Easy-WebPrint automatically adjusts the layout when printing a screen. This feature enables you to print a screen without its right end being cut off.

  • Page 26: Printing Borderless Photographs With Windows

    Image Selection Image Selection Select photographs. (1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. All Programs (or Programs Programs), Canon Utilities All Programs All Programs Programs Programs Advanced Printing...
  • Page 27 Advanced Printing (2) Click [ ] on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies. Select the paper. Select the layout. (3) Load the media specified in the (4) Click Print Print. Print Print Increases the number of copies.

  • Page 28: Printing Borderless Photographs With Macintosh

    Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh This chapter describes the steps used to print from photo applications included with your Setup Software and User’s Guide CD-ROM using the Borderless Printing mode. Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing Note Media types compatible with Borderless Printing include Photo Paper Plus Glossy (LTR, 4"...
  • Page 29 Advanced Printing (2) Click [ ] on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies. Select the paper. Select the layout. Increases the number of copies. Displays the specified number of copies. Decreases the number of copies. Click the Paper Paper...

  • Page 30: Using The Photo Paper Tray

    Up to 20 sheets of paper can be loaded in the Photo Paper Tray. For more information on the number of sheets you can load into the Sheet Feeder when the Photo Paper Tray is attached, see Canon Special Media. Attaching the Photo Paper Tray Installing the Photo Paper Tray.
  • Page 31 Select to feed paper from the Photo Paper Tray. (1) Turn the knob to the left until it points at the The tray is slided into the Sheet Feeder, and the printer is now ready for feeding paper from the Photo Paper Tray.

  • Page 32: Removing The Photo Paper Tray

    Removing the Photo Paper Tray Turn the knob to the right until it points at the Tray to lift up the Photo Paper Tray. Caution To remove the tray, turn the knob to the right, and then lift up the tray. Slide lever (A), on the right of the Photo Paper Tray, upwards to remove it.

  • Page 33: 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 34 Utilities Utilities folder. Utilities Utilities 2. Double-click the Print Center Print Center icon. Print Center Print Center 3. Select i900D from the Name Name list and click Name Name Configure. Configure Configure Configure 4. Select i900D from the Product...

  • Page 35: Replacing Ink Tanks

    Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it 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 36 Notes of first use. 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 properly.

  • Page 37: 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"...

  • Page 38: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed also from the printer Note itself. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Hold the Resume With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer.
  • Page 39 Printing Maintenance With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications Applications Applications Applications folder, and then the Utilities...

  • Page 40: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    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 any ink tanks have run out of ink, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed Note correctly.

  • Page 41: Print Head Cleaning

    (3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK Ensure that the printer is turned on. Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications Applications folder, and the Utilities...
  • Page 42 Important Do not perform any other operations until the print head cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds. Print head cleaning can be performed from the printer itself. Ensure Notes that the printer is turned on. Hold down the Resume Power Power lamp flashes once.

  • Page 43: Print Head Deep Cleaning

    (3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK Ensure that the printer is turned on. Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications Applications folder, and the Utilities...
  • Page 44 Replacing an Ink Tank If the problem remains, check that the ink is still in the tank and turn off the printer. Then, after 24 hours or more, start print head deep cleaning again. If the problem still remains, the print head may be defective. Contact the Customer Care Center.

  • Page 45: Aligning The Print Head

    Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head This operation must be carried out when using the printer for the first time. Aligning the print head allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. Print head alignment is performed either automatically or manually. This section deals with automatic print head alignment only.
  • Page 46 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and the Utilities Applications Applications...

  • Page 47: 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 43 Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cannot Install the Printer Driver •...

  • Page 48: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    Close all open software applications before reinstalling the printer driver. Easy Setup Instructions Refer to the If the printer driver installation did not start automatically after inserting the CD- ROM into the CD-ROM drive: 1. Click Start Start and select My Computer...

  • Page 49: Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors

    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 Printer Properties Properties dialog box.

  • Page 50: Prevent Paper Abrasion

    Prevent paper abrasion check box and click Send Prevent paper abrasion Click OK OK when the confirmation message appears. 1. Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Application Application Application folder, and then the Utilities Application 2.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

    Read-only Mode Read-only Mode 4. Click OK 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 52: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    If envelopes or post cards do not feed properly, even after correcting any paper curl, clean the paper feed roller. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned on and there is no paper loaded in the printer. 2. Hold the Resume...

  • Page 53: Handling Error Messages

    Resume button to resume printing with an empty ink tank. Replace it Resume Resume with a new ink tank immediately after the printing. It may damage the printer if you continue printing with an empty ink tank. "Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank"...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    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. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on after leaving it about 10 minutes.

  • Page 55: An Error Message Appears On The Screen

    Canon i900D Refer to the User's Guide for instructions on how to verify the status. Ensure that the destination Printer Port is set to USB PRNnn (Canon i900D) or USBnn (Canon i900D) (Where nn represents a number). If the settings are not correct, follow the procedures described in the Instructions and reinstall the printer driver.
  • Page 56 Try This Continuing printing may result in poor print quality. To maintain print quality, disable the Paper Identification function, and try printing again, if other printer functions are working normally. 1. Open the Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x When using other than Mac OS X (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x), install the printer driver following the procedure below. Turn on your Mac and insert the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM .
  • Page 58 When prompted, restart your computer. Select the Apple menu, then Chooser. Click the i900D icon in the Chooser. Close the Chooser. Register your product at www.registercanon.com to ensure product Note support. To ensure highest quality output, carry out print head alignment.

  • Page 59: User's Guide Table Of Contents

    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 How to Read This Manual Printer Parts and Their Function Front View Operation Panel Rear View Inside the Printer...

  • Page 60: Specifications

    (for Borderless Printing: 216 mm / 8.5 in) (for Borderless Printing: 216 mm / 8.5 in) (for Borderless Printing: 216 mm / 8.5 in) (for Borderless Printing: 216 mm / 8.5 in) Canon extended mode Canon extended mode Canon extended mode Canon extended mode...
  • Page 61 Supported recording media: Supported recording media: Supported recording media: Supported recording formats: Supported recording formats: Supported recording formats: Supported recording formats: Camera Direct Print (Canon “Bubble Jet Direct”) Compatible Paper Compatible Paper Compatible Paper Compatible Paper Layout Print Layout Print...

  • Page 62: 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 63 Do not use an extension lead/ cord. Never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the printer in the country where you Never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the printer in the country where you...

  • Page 64: Regulatory Information

    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 65 Product as set forth in the user's manual or other documentation for the Product. Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon USA) that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.

  • Page 66: Index

    Borderless Printing ... 19, 20, 21, 23, 45 Camera Direct Print ...56 Cancel button ...8, 10 Canceling Print Jobs ... 8 Cannot Install the Printer Driver ...43 CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) ...59 Card Slot is Write-Enabled ...46 Cleaning ...36, 37 Deep Cleaning ...38, 39 Driver saving setting ...17...
  • Page 67 Print Mode ... 10 Print Quality ... 8, 10, 12, 13, 44 Printer Driver Settings for Media Type ... 6 Printer Properties dialog box ... 7, 11, 33, 44 Printing Borderless Photographs ...21, 23 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ... 33 Read-only Mode ...
  • Page 68 Quick Start Guide Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon Canada, Inc. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1P7, Canada Canon Latin America, Inc. 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126, U.S.A.

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