Canon i320 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
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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

    Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your Note i320 printer and how to use them. For more information, view the i320 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, or use the online help in your printer interface: While in the printer's Properties window press the F1 key, or click? in the upper right corner then click the feature you want...
  • 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 Prepare to load paper. Load the paper. Limit Mark Limit Mark Limit Mark Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark. Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. Note Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.
  • Page 7: Using Special Media

    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 8: T-Shirt Transfers

    Basic Printing Canon Special Media Media Type Bubble Jet Paper Brilliant White Paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Resolution Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards T-Shirt Transfers Transparencies For detailed description of print media types, refer to the Note User’s Guide .
  • Page 9: 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 i320 Canon i320 Canon i320 Canon i320 is selected. Click Preferences Preferences Preferences or Preferences...
  • Page 10 Basic Printing Specify the required settings. From the Page Setup tab select the correct document size to Note be printed. To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom You can control quality in the Set For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the User’s Guide or Help.
  • Page 11: Printing With Macintosh

    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 in Mac OS 9. Create a document or open a file to print. Select Paper Size.
  • Page 12 Basic Printing When you select a type of document from the Print Mode Note pull-down menu, the document will be printed in colors and print quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have selected. Text: Text Text Text Graphic: Graphic...
  • Page 13: 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 14: Printing Photographs With Windows

    Easy-PhotoPrint Easy-PhotoPrint. Easy-PhotoPrint Easy-PhotoPrint The 1.Image Selection 1.Image Selection 1.Image Selection 1.Image Selection sheet is displayed. All Programs All Programs All Programs (or Programs Programs Programs), Canon Utilities Programs Canon Utilities Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint Canon Utilities Easy-PhotoPrint Easy-PhotoPrint Easy-PhotoPrint,...
  • Page 15 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 16 Advanced Printing Select the paper. Select the layout. (3) Load the media type specified in the 2.Paper Selection (4) Click Print Print. Print Print Click the 2.Paper 2.Paper 2.Paper 2.Paper Selection Selection Selection tab. Selection Select the size of the paper you use from Paper Size Paper Size.
  • Page 17: 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 18 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. The Layout Options Layout Options Layout Options dialog box appears and layout selection wizard starts. Layout Options Enter layout options.
  • Page 19 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 (1) Select Borderless Printing Select a paper size from the Paper Size Paper Size pull-down menu.
  • Page 20 Advanced Printing 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 21: 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 i320 is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box opens. Printer Properties Printer Properties...
  • Page 22 Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. For non-XP Windows, Click Start Select the Canon i320 icon. Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box opens.
  • Page 23: 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 24: Printing Maintenance

    Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles.
  • Page 25: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 26: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing Maintenance With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility 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...
  • Page 27: 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. Ensure that the printer is on. 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"...
  • Page 28 Printing Maintenance Ensure the printer is on. 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 (2) Click Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Start Print Head Cleaning.
  • Page 29: Print Head Deep Cleaning

    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 ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Ensure the printer is on. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 30 Printing Maintenance 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 Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK Important The process takes one or two minutes to complete, so simply wait until the POWER...
  • Page 31: Aligning Print Head

    Aligning Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned, adjust the print head position. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. 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"...
  • Page 32 Printing Maintenance 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 it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column F, pick the Note setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
  • Page 33 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 it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column F, pick the Note setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
  • Page 34: Replacing An Ink Tank

    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 35 Prepare a replacement tank (1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. Important Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. Once the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port. Insert the ink tank (1) Insert the ink tank into a slot.
  • Page 36: 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 When the front cover remains open for a certain period of time, the printer will output a message prompting you to confirm replacement of the ink tank at the start of the next print job.
  • Page 37 Important Mistakenly clicking No Ink Low alert from functioning properly. If this happens, manually reset the ink counter according to the following procedure. Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box: Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box: Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box: Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box: When using Windows:...
  • Page 38: 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 the ink tank is full regardless of how much ink actually remains.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. 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"...
  • Page 40: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Other applications running in the background Installation does not start automatically when the CD-ROM is inserted into the drive Installation CD- ROM not working properly Unable to proceed...
  • Page 41: Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors

    Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not come Ink tank is not seated out/Printing is properly Blurred/ Colors are Print head nozzles Wrong / White clogged Streaks Media not loaded print-side up Incorrect paper type Print Quality not set properly Photos printed on...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Possible Cause Printer Does Not Print head has Start or Printer overheated due to Stops During long periods of Print Jobs continuous printing Printing high- resolution photographs and graphics Printer cable is too long There may be problems in your operating system Cannot Print to...
  • Page 43: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Possible Cause Paper Does Not Inappropriate Feed Properly paper type used Paper feed roller is dirty Paper Jams Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled. See "Print Media to Avoid Print Media to Avoid"...
  • Page 44: Handling Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicate the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error. Number of Possible Cause flashes Two flashes Indicates printer is...
  • Page 45: An Error Message Appears On The Screen

    Canon i320 Refer to the User’s Guide for instructions on how to verify status. Confirm that the destination Printer Port is set to USBPRNnn(Canon i320) or USBnn(Canon i320) (where nn represents a number). the settings are not correct, follow the procedures described in the reinstall the printer driver.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Have you replaced If the ink tank has an ink tank with a been replaced with new one? message a new one. appears If the front cover has been open for a certain period (the ink tank has not been replaced).
  • Page 47 Problem Possible Cause Low Ink Warning Failure to reset ink Accompanied by Ink counter when Tank Icon With '?' installing new ink tank Try This The ink tank level accompanied by the ink tank icon with the “?” indicates ink tank is not synchronized with its ink counter.
  • Page 48: Appendix

    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 with Digital Camera Achieving Vivid Reproduction of Images with Lots of Greens and Blues...
  • Page 49: Specifications

    Resolution: Resolution: Resolution: Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi)
  • Page 50 Appendix Printer Ink Tanks: Ink Tanks: Ink Tanks: Ink Tanks: BJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 can operate.
  • Page 51: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
  • Page 52 Appendix Caution You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Choosing a location Choosing a location Choosing a location 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 a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration.
  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 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 56: Index

    An Error Message Appears on the Screen ... 43 BJ Print Monitor ... 40 BJ Status Monitor ...37 Borderless Printing ...11 CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) ... 52 Chooser ... 43 Cleaning ... 25 Deep Cleaning ... 27 Easy-PhotoPrint ...11 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...

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