Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Contents Contents Contents Contents Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Basic Printing; Turning on the Printer
Basic Printing 2 Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Turning on the Printer 1 Open the paper rest. 2 Press the POWER button. The POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to steady (non- flashing) green when the printer is ready. Note This Qu...
Page 5 - Loading Paper; Print Media to Avoid
Basic Printing 3 Loading Paper Print Media to Avoid Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper • Damp paper • Excessively thin paper (less than 64 g...
Page 7 - Using Speciality Media; Photo Quality Media
Basic Printing 5 Using Speciality Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media • Photo Paper Pro• Photo Paper Plus Glossy• Matte Photo Paper• Glossy Photo Paper• Glossy Photo Cards• High Gloss Photo Film• High Resolution Paper Media...
Page 8 - Canon Speciality Media
Basic Printing 6 Canon Speciality Media Media Type Paper Rest Load Limit Paper Thickness Lever Position Printer Driver SettingMedia Type Photo Paper Pro Letter:1 sheet4 s x 6 s : up to 10 sheets Right Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro Perforated Up to 10 sheets Right *2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy Up to...
Page 9 - Printing with Windows
Basic Printing 7 Printing with Windows 1 Create a document or open a file to print. 2 Open Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print Print Print Print from the application software's File File File File menu. Note z The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the softw...
Page 11 - Printing with Macintosh
Basic Printing 9 Printing with Macintosh 1 Create a document or open a file to print. 2 Select Paper Size. (1) Select the Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup from the application software's File File File File menu. (3) Click OK OK OK OK. 3 Specify the required settings. (1) Select Print Pri...
Page 13 - Printing Data through Infrared Transmission; Requirements for Infrared Transmission with the Computer
Basic Printing 11 Printing Data through Infrared Transmission If you have a computer or PDA with an infrared port for wireless data transmission, you can print data with a cordless connection with the printer. You can also print an address book, schedule, or memo received from a PDA in a fixed forma...
Page 14 - Performing Infrared Transmission
Basic Printing 12 Performing Infrared Transmission When performing infrared transmission, also refer to your computer or PDA manual. 1 Set up the Printer. (1) Ensure that the universal AC adapter is connected securely. When using an optional battery, ensure that it has been charged. (2) Open the p...
Page 16 - Advanced Printing; Printing Photographs from the Digital Camera Directly; Media Types for Digital Camera
Advanced Printing 14 Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Printing Photographs from the Digital Camera Directly Connecting a Canon digital camera with Bubble Jet Direct function to the printer allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer. ...
Page 19 - Accessing Printer Driver
Advanced Printing 17 Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start Start Start Start menu. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your A...
Page 20 - Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs; Improving Printed Images
Advanced Printing 18 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Paper and Ink Paper and Ink Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media, and inks for printing photogra...
Page 25 - Saving and Recalling Driver Settings
Advanced Printing 23 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. 1 Open th...
Page 27 - Using Printer Driver Options
Advanced Printing 25 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 drive...
Page 28 - Using the Bundle Software
Advanced Printing 26 Using the Bundle Software The 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. Please use the application(s) suitable for your print purposes. Easy-PhotoPri...
Page 29 - Printing Photographs with Windows
Advanced Printing 27 Printing Photographs with Windows 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. Follow the steps below to create color prints of digital camera photographs with...
Page 31 - Printing Photographs with Macintosh
Advanced Printing 29 Printing 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. Follow the steps below to create color prints of digital camera photographs wi...
Page 34 - Printing Maintenance; When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
Printing Maintenance 32 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. Foll...
Page 35 - Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing Maintenance 33 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. 1 With the printer on, ...
Page 36 - Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing Maintenance 34 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... Page Setup... Page Setup... Page Setup... in the File File File File menu. (2) Click Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utilit...
Page 37 - Print Head Cleaning
Printing Maintenance 35 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. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Prin...
Page 39 - Print Head Deep Cleaning
Printing Maintenance 37 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. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open...
Page 41 - Aligning the Print Head
Printing Maintenance 39 Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head position allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of paper in the printer. Move the paper thickness lever to the right position. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ...
Page 44 - Replacing an Ink Tank
Printing Maintenance 42 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. • Black: BCI-15 Black • Color: BCI-15 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink ...
Page 46 - Resetting the Ink Counter; Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement
Printing Maintenance 44 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 printing is started after replacement of a black or...
Page 48 - How Low Ink Warning Setting Works; Low Ink Warning Display
Printing Maintenance 46 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 r...
Page 49 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 47 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this s...
Page 50 - Cannot Install the Printer Driver
Troubleshooting 48 Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Try This Cannot Install the Printer Driver Installation procedure not followed correctly Follow the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation. If the installer was forced to terminate due to an error, re...
Page 51 - Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors
Troubleshooting 49 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Try This Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks appears / Printed Ruled Lines are Displaced Ink tank is not seated properly Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the ...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting Printer Hardware
Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Possible Cause Try This Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Print head has overheated due to long periods of continuous printing Stop printing and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to allow the print head to...
Page 53 - Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Troubleshooting 51 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cannot Print to End of Job Incorrect page size selected Verify that the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer:- Check the Paper Size setting from within your application to ensure that it matches the size of the paper lo...
Page 54 - Handling Error Messages
Troubleshooting 52 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 take the appropriate action to correct the error. Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Pri...
Page 55 - An Error Message Appears on the Screen
Troubleshooting 53 An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Possible Cause Try This Error Writing / Output to USBxxx Printer not ready The POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp will flash green when the printer is warming up or when a print job is being sent to the printer. It will glow a steady (non-f...
Page 58 - Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Transmission
Troubleshooting 56 Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Transmission Problem Possible Cause Try This Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Transmission The required driver is not installed • When using other than Windows 95, Windows 98 or later must have been preinstalled and Microsoft Infrared C...
Page 62 - Appendix; Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x
Appendix 60 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x When using other than Mac OS X (Mac OS 8.6 or later), install the printer driver following the procedure below.Screen shots may differ depending on the operating system used. 1 Turn on your Mac and in...
Page 63 - User’s Guide Table of Contents
Appendix 61 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 PrintingReducing Noise from Images Recorded with Digital Camera Achi...
Page 64 - Options; Canon Portable Kit LK-51
Appendix 62 Options The following options are available for this printer.Confirm the product names when you purchase the options. Canon Portable Kit LK-51 This option is a battery kit that consists of a battery charger and a lithium-ion battery. Use this kit together with the printer in locations ...
Page 65 - Specifications
Appendix 63 Specifications Printer Printing resolution: Printing resolution: Printing resolution: Printing resolution: 4800 X 1200 dpi. max. 4800 X 1200 dpi. max. 4800 X 1200 dpi. max. 4800 X 1200 dpi. max. (Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) (Ink droplets can be place...
Page 67 - Safety Precautions
Appendix 65 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 This product emits low level magnetic flux.If you use a cardiac pace maker an...
Page 69 - Regulatory Information
Appendix 67 Regulatory Information Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: K10222 (i70) K10222 (i70) K10222 (i70) K10222 (i70) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...