Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1 Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Basic Printing; Turning on the Printer
Basic Printing 3 Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Turning on the Printer 1 Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp flashes while the printer is warming up, and changes to steady (non-flashing) green when the printer is ready. Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of th...
Page 6 - Loading Paper; Print Media to Avoid
Basic Printing 4 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 8 - Using Special Media; Photo Quality Media
Basic Printing 6 3 Load the paper. When Printing is Finished Using Special Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality. Note z Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. z Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific ...
Page 9 - Canon Special Media
Basic Printing 7 Canon Special Media Media Type Paper Rest Load Limit Paper Thickness Lever Position Printer driver setting Media Type Media Type Media Type Media Type Brilliant White Paper Up to 150 sheets Left Plain Paper Banner Paper 1 sheet(can print up to 6 connected sheets) Right Photo Paper...
Page 10 - Caring for Your Photographs
Basic Printing 8 Caring for Your Photographs The Canon i950 Photo Printer will generate spectacular results for printing photographs, especially when used with Canon specialty media. All images are susceptible to fading over time, but proper care of prints made from your i950 Photo Printer will en...
Page 11 - Printing with Windows
Basic Printing 9 Printing with Windows 1 Create a document, or open a file to print. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print Print Print Print from the application software's File File File File menu. The Print Print Print Print dialog box is displayed. Note z The menu screens and...
Page 13 - Printing with Macintosh
Basic Printing 11 Printing with Macintosh 1 Create a document, or open a file to print. 2 Select the Paper Size. (1) Select 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 P...
Page 15 - Advanced Printing; Applications Included in the CD-ROM Package
Advanced Printing 13 Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Applications Included in the CD-ROM Package 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 quali...
Page 16 - Printing Borderless Photographs with Windows
Advanced Printing 14 Printing Borderless Photographs with Windows This chapter describes the procedure for using the Borderless Printing mode when printing from photo applications. These applications are included in your Setup Software and User's Guide CD-ROM . Follow the steps below to create color...
Page 19 - Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh
Advanced Printing 17 Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh This chapter describes the procedure for using the Borderless Printing mode when printing from photo applications. These applications are included in your Setup Software and User's Guide CD-ROM . Follow the steps below to create col...
Page 23 - Accessing Printer Driver
Advanced Printing 21 (4) Load the selected paper in the printer. (5) Click Print Print Print Print. 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 ...
Page 25 - Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs; Improving Printed Images
Advanced Printing 23 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, specialty media, and inks for printing photograp...
Page 30 - Saving and Recalling Driver Settings
Advanced Printing 28 Saving and Recalling Driver Settings When you change the 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 the settings for future use on similar print jobs. 1 Open ...
Page 32 - Using Printer Driver Options
Advanced Printing 30 Using Printer Driver Options Getting to know the basic features of your printer driver provides 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. N...
Page 33 - Printing Maintenance; Replacing an Ink Tank; Knowing When to Replace an Ink Tank
Printing Maintenance 31 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if a wrong ink tank is used, or if an ink tank is installed in the ...
Page 38 - When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
Printing Maintenance 36 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, see if the print head nozzles are clogged, and clean them first. Follow the procedures below and maintain the print head. Important B...
Page 39 - Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing Maintenance 37 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function if printed results are blurred or if the color is incorrect. 1 With the printer on, loa...
Page 41 - Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern; Print Head Cleaning
Printing Maintenance 39 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. Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning t...
Page 44 - Print Head Deep Cleaning
Printing Maintenance 42 Print Head Deep Cleaning If the print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try to perform 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 printe...
Page 46 - Aligning the Print Head
Printing Maintenance 44 Aligning the Print Head 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of paper in the printer. 2 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 Men...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 49 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 52 - Cannot Install the Printer Driver
Troubleshooting 50 Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Try This Cannot Install the Printer Driver Installation procedure not followed correctly Follow the installation instructions from the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your printer. Other applications running in the bac...
Page 53 - Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors
Troubleshooting 51 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 Ink tank is not seated properly/Ink tank is empty Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting Printer Hardware
Troubleshooting 53 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 56 - Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Troubleshooting 54 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cannot Print to End of Job (con’t) The size of the print data is too large Check the size of the print data. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, if the size of the data is too large, part of it may be lost. When the spool format is EMF, follow the procedu...
Page 57 - Handling Error Messages
Troubleshooting 55 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 flashes Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Prin...
Page 58 - An Error Message Appears on the Screen
Troubleshooting 56 An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Possible Cause Try This Error Writing / Output to USBnnn (or USBPRNnn) Printer not ready The power lamp flashes green when the printer is warming up, or when a print job is being sent to the printer. It glows a steady (non-flashing) g...
Page 59 - Appendix; User’s Guide Table of Contents
Appendix 57 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 PrintingReducing Noise from Imag...
Page 60 - Specifications
Appendix 58 Specifications Printer Printing resolution: Printing resolution: Printing resolution: Printing resolution: 4800 × 1200 dpi. max. 4800 × 1200 dpi. max. 4800 × 1200 dpi. max. 4800 × 1200 dpi. max. (Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum) (Ink droplets can be plac...
Page 62 - Safety Precautions
Appendix 60 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 the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire, or damage the printer if you ignore...
Page 64 - Regulatory Information
Appendix 62 Regulatory Information Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: K102 K102 K102 K10221 21 21 21 (i (i (i (i9 9 9 950) 50) 50) 50) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This d...
Page 67 - Index
Index 65 Index A Adjusting Print Quality ................................................23 Adjusting Print Thickness Lever ............................. 5 , 52 Advanced Print Features ............................... 13 , 14 , 17 Aligning the Print Head .................................................
