Page 2 - FAQS
Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Printer Parts and Their Function Further Printing Techniques Printing Media Checking the Status of the Printer Routine Maintenance Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Troubleshooting Appendix Index Index Contents FAQs FAQS Printing is Blurre...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents How to Use This Manual How to Read This Manual Safety Precautions Printer Parts and Their Function Front View Operation Panel Rear View Inside the Printer Further Printing Techniques Printing Photographs Printer Driver Functions Printer Driver Functions BJ Printer Utility Printing ...
Page 6 - How to Use This Manual; How to Read This Manual; Manual Configuration
How to Use This Manual This manual is written in HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), the language used to display texts and images on Worldwide Web Pages. Various Web browsers are available for seeing HTML view and therefore the same text or image may appear different depending on the browser you use...
Page 7 - Using The Contents Screen
(1) Contents screen (2) Menu screen (3) Description screen Using The Contents Screen Clicking a title on the Contents screen will display the associated title page on the Description screen. The title with the mark is displayed in two layers. Clicking the button will change the mark to the and the t...
Page 9 - Safety Precautions; Warning
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 saf...
Page 10 - Cleaning the printer
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call for service. Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at...
Page 12 - Power supply
Power supply Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary. Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Do not use an extension lead/cord. Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while ...
Page 13 - Universal AC Adapter
Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts on a print head after printing.The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns. Universal AC Adapter When you pack the universal AC adapter for travel or stor...
Page 14 - Printer Parts and Their Function; Front View
Printer Parts and Their Function Front View (1) Paper Support Open before printing to support paper. (2) Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide.To move the Paper Guide, slide it in the appropriate direction. (3) Auto Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Paper feeds aut...
Page 17 - Rear View
Rear View (1) USB Port Connects the printer to a computer through a USB interface. (2) AC Adapter Connector Provides connection point for the Universal AC Adapter plug. (3) Charger Connector Connects the optional battery. For how to connect and use this connector, refer to the manual supplied with t...
Page 18 - Inside the Printer
Inside the Printer (1) Print Head Holder Install the Print Head here. (2) Print Head Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into the holder.Once the Print Head is installed, do not touch this lever. (3) Bluetooth unit connector Connect the optional Bluetooth unit here. This option is a unit that allows you...
Page 20 - Further Printing Techniques; Printing Photographs
Further Printing Techniques Printing Photographs Using Easy-PhotoPrint allows you to make borderless (full page) prints from images you took with a digital camera. Easy-PhotoPrint supports Exif Print.The image captured with an Exif Print-compliant digital camera can be optimized using data, such as ...
Page 23 - Printer Driver Functions
Printer Driver Functions (1) See Main Tab (2) See Page Setup Tab (3) See Stamp/Background Tab (4) See Effects Tab (5) See Profiles Tab (6) See Maintenance Tab Note The screens in this section refer to Windows XP SP2 operation. The equivalent screens may vary slightly depending on your operating syst...
Page 26 - Page Setup Tab; Amount of Extension: When you select Borderless Printing, the
Page Setup Tab (1) Page Size Ensure that the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure that it is the same orientation used in the application. (3) Borderless Printing The image is printed on the entire paper surface, so that no margins are left...
Page 28 - Prints the document starting with the last page first.; Collate; Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.
Prints the document starting with the last page first. (9) Collate Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.
Page 29 - Stamp/Background Tab
Stamp/Background Tab (1) Stamp Select the check box and choose the stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed over the text. (3) Define Stamp This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp. ...
Page 30 - selected, the background image is printed only on the first page.
selected, the background image is printed only on the first page.
Page 31 - Effects Tab; Simulate Illustration
Effects Tab (1) Simulate Illustration This function manipulates color image data with certain effects. Select the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box and choose a color or us...
Page 32 - Photo Noise Reduction
When printing several images on one page, optimization is usually applied to each image according to its requirements. However, if the image data has been manipulated using clipping, rotation or other such operations, group optimization of all images on that page is recommended. In such cases, selec...
Page 33 - Profiles Tab
Profiles Tab (1) Printing Profiles This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the Profiles tab. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Main , Page Setup , Stamp/Background and Effects tabs. The Default Settings profile contains the factory...
Page 35 - Maintenance Tab; Print Head Cleaning
Maintenance Tab (1) Cleaning Perform Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Select this cleaning when the print result is unsatisfactory. See Print Head Cleaning (2) Deep Cleaning Perform a more thorough Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Use this function only if C...
Page 36 - Cleaning the Inside of the Printer
(5) Ink Counter Reset Resets ink counter to an initial value. Click this if you did not select Yes when a confirmation message of ink tank replacement is displayed after installing a new ink tank. Select the ink tank you have just installed and click Execute. (6) Low Ink Warning Setting Click to set...
Page 37 - Start Status Monitor
However, the effect may be small, depending on the Print Quality setting. If you use Quiet Mode, the print speed may be slower than normal. (13) Start Status Monitor Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, to check the printer status and the progress of printing jobs.
Page 40 - Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box; Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from your Application
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. Note This manual refers to Windows XP Service Pack 2 operation. The operations may vary slightly depending on your operating system. O...
Page 42 - Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or a color is incorrect. Note The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL butto...
Page 46 - Replacing an Ink Tank
Replacing an Ink Tank If the print result is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if a wrong ink tank is use...
Page 47 - Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then open the Print; The Print Head Holder moves to the center.; Remove the empty ink tank.; Remove the ink tank.; Important; Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining
Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab. (2) Remove the ink tank. Then lift it fr...
Page 48 - Prepare a replacement tank.; Insert the ink tank.
3 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. 4 Insert the ink tank. (1) Insert a new ink tank with it slightly ...
Page 49 - To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank
Note To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled. Color in...
Page 50 - Resetting the Ink Counter; Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank
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 If an ink tank is removed, the printer will output a message prompting you to conf...
Page 51 - Select the replaced ink tank, and click OK.; Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box; Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the; Click Ink Counter Reset.
2 Select the replaced ink tank, and click OK. The dialog box allows you to select the replaced ink tank.When both black and color ink tanks have been replaced, select both Black and Color.If you have not replaced the ink tank with a new one, click Cancel. Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Propert...
Page 53 - How Low Ink Warning Setting Works; Low Ink Warning Display
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. The reset is the o...
Page 54 - How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly
pop-up menu. See Opening the BJ Printer Utility How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronize it with the actual ink level. The ink counter can only be adjusted when it is reset at the...
Page 55 - BJ Printer Utility; Opening the BJ Printer Utility
BJ Printer Utility Opening the BJ Printer Utility To open the BJ Printer Utility , follow the procedure below. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication. 1 Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and then the Util...
Page 57 - Cleaning
Cleaning Click to start Print Head Cleaning. When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, cleaning the Print Heads may fix these problems. (1) Cleaning Perform Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Select this cleaning when the print result is unsatisfactory. See Print Head C...
Page 60 - Aligning the Print Head
Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are displaced or a print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head Alignment is required. 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position. 2 Open the Printer ...
Page 63 - Cleaning the Bottom Plate
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer If the printed paper is smudged, the inside of the printer may be dirty. To always get best quality printing result, periodical cleaning of that part is recommended. You can clean that part in two ways: See Cleaning the Bottom Plate See Cleaning the Protrusions ins...
Page 64 - Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Printer
Clean the inside of the printer in accordance with the following steps. See Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Printer 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and there is no paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2 Place A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in landscape, horizontally fold it in half, and...
Page 66 - Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D; Loading; Printer Driver Settings
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D This paper is provided with glossy coating on both sides, ensuring superior color reproduction. This paper is suitable for borderless printing. See Printing Photographs Important When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided paper, be sure to clean the inside of the ...
Page 67 - Printing Area
Printing Area See Printing Area Note When creating a photograph or illustration data subject to borderless printing, select the same size as that of the paper you use and paste it in the editing window without providing any margin. If your application software can set margins, set the left, right, t...
Page 68 - Appendix
Appendix Printing Area To ensure the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area without these margins. By selecting Borderless Printing*, printing with no margins is possible.* This is available in A4/Letter, 4" x 6" /...
Page 71 - Problems Relating to Windows; The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed; In Windows Me or Windows 98, check the bi-directional setting.; Cannot Print in Background (In Windows Me or Windows 98); Check the amount of free space on the hard disk.
Problems Relating to Windows The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed Cannot Print in Background (In Windows Me or Windows 98) The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed In Windows Me or Windows 98, check the bi-directional setting. (1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See Opening the Printer Prope...
Page 72 - Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication; The required driver is not installed; Check whether the printer is installed in an appropriate place.
Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication The required driver is not installed The installation place of the printer is not proper During infrared communication, infrared rays were interrupted or another infrared communication unit is operating nearby The requirements for infrared communi...
Page 74 - The printer port setting is wrong
Check the printer port status. (1) Right-click My Computer and select Properties. (2) On the Device Manager sheet, click Port (COM/LPT) (or Port (COM&LPT) ) and double-click Virtual infrared LPT port (or Infrared printer (LPT) port ). (3) Check whether any device problem is displayed on the Gene...
Page 75 - Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera; Printer in use
Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera The following messages may be displayed on a digital camera or digital video camcorder* when images are printed directly from them. Correct the error according to the procedure below. *Hereafter, a digital still camera and a digital video camcorder are c...
Page 76 - Printer cover open; No Print Head; Printer error
Printer cover open Close the Print Head Cover. No Print Head No Print Head is installed or the Print Head is defective (The POWER lamp on the printer flashes five times).Install a Print Head according to your setup guide. If a Print Head has already been installed, remove it, and then reinstall it.I...
Page 77 - The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An error has occurred in the printer. The number of flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take appropriate action. Two flashes: Out of paper or paper feed error Reload the paper correctly and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Three fl...
Page 78 - seconds (Bluetooth communication is used)
If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative. The Power lamp repeats the illumination sequence in which it goes out twice every 5 seconds (Bluetooth communication is used) When Bluetooth communication is used and BJ Status Monitor is active with the printer power on, the green Powe...
Page 79 - Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams; Paper Does Not Feed Properly; Confirm the paper conditions.; Ensure that the left edge of the paper just touches the Paper Guide.; Paper Jams
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly Confirm the paper conditions. If using a non-Canon brand media, ensure that the paper is not too thick (less than 105 gsm/less than 28 lbs). Ensure that the paper is not too thin (more tha...
Page 81 - Printing Media; Weight
Printing Media Compatible Media Types You can use the following types of paper and other media. Size Standard paper: From A5 size (148.0 x 210.0 mm / 5.83 x 8.27 in) to legal size (215.9 x 355.6 mm / 8.5 x 14.0 in) Non-standard paper: From 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm (From 2.13 x 3.39 in to 8...
Page 85 - Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101; Handling of Printed Output; Storing Printed Output
Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm size...
Page 89 - Matte Photo Paper MP-101
Matte Photo Paper MP-101 This is a thick matte water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. It is suitable for a variety of printing purposes such as paper crafts, calendars and photos with matte finish. This media is available in A4/Letter sizes. Loading Load the paper with the w...
Page 90 - Glossy Photo Paper GP- 401
Glossy Photo Paper GP- 401 This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality. This media is available in A4/Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Credit Card sizes. Loading Load the paper with the whiter side ...
Page 91 - High Resolution Paper HR-101N
High Resolution Paper HR-101N This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and printing photographs. This media is available in A4 / Letter size. Loading Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. Do...
Page 93 - Transparencies CF-102
Transparencies CF-102 This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. Loading Place one sheet of plain A4/Letter paper under the transparencies in the Auto Sheet Feeder. A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded at once. Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the ...
Page 94 - Photo Stickers PS-101
Photo Stickers PS-101 Photo Stickers PS-101 is a peel-and-stick sheet that allows you to make your original stickers using your favorite photo. It is a glossy sheet and is highly resistant to water. On each sheet, you can print 16 photo stickers with excellent printing quality. This media is availab...
Page 95 - Preparation for Printing; Unsuitable Envelopes
Envelopes Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes. Preparation for Printing 1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown in 2 below. 2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction. Ensure th...
Page 97 - Checking the Status of the Printer; BJ Status Monitor Functions; Launching the BJ Status Monitor; When errors occur
Checking the Status of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks or battery a...
Page 99 - Opening the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center); Opening from the Finder; Opening from an Application; Checking the Progress of Print Jobs
Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) The Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) allows you to check the progress of your print job. If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, you can use the Print Center to check the progress of your print job. Opening the Printer Setup Utility (or Print...
Page 101 - Opening the Page Setup Dialog Box; Opening the Print Dialog Box
Printer Driver Functions Opening the Page Setup Dialog Box To open the Page Setup dialog box, select Page Setup from the File menu in your application program. The displays on the Page Setup dialog box are changed by pop-up menus that you can scroll through. From the Settings pop-up menu, you can se...
Page 103 - Format for; Select the name of the printer you are using.; Paper Size
Page Attributes (Page Setup Dialog Box) If you select Page Attributes from Settings in the Page Setup dialog box, you can change the paper size and scaling options. (1) Format for Select the name of the printer you are using. (2) Paper Size Select the paper size for the print job. To enter the size ...
Page 106 - Page Attributes Summary
Summary (Page Setup Dialog Box) If you select Summary from Settings in the Page Setup dialog box, you can check the settings of the page attributes. (1) Page Attributes Summary Displays the contents of the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 109 - Pages per Sheet; Select the number of pages of the document to appear on one page.; Layout Direction
Layout (Print Dialog Box) If you select Layout from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can specify the page layout printing settings. (1) Pages per Sheet Select the number of pages of the document to appear on one page. (2) Layout Direction If you select more than 2 pages to be printed at ...
Page 110 - Save as File
Output Options (Print Dialog Box) If you select Output Options from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can save the document as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file. (1) Save as File If you check the Save as File check box, you can select PDF as Format. When you click Save , a dialog box ...
Page 113 - Media Type; Ensure that this setting matches the media loaded in the printer.; Print Mode
Quality & Media (Print Dialog Box) If you select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can specify the settings for basic printing appropriate to your printer. (1) Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Mode Select t...
Page 114 - Set halftoning method.; Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations.
This control appears when you select Detailed Setting from Print Mode. Set halftoning method. Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations. Dither is a suitable method to print pictures and graphs where you wish to clearly define the difference between colors. Diffusion is a suitable met...
Page 116 - strengthens the color, and moving it to the left weakens the color.; Intensity
strengthens the color, and moving it to the left weakens the color. (5) Intensity Move the slide bar to adjust the print intensity. Moving the bar to the right makes the printing darker, and moving it to the left makes the printing lighter.
Page 119 - Amount of Extension
Borderless Printing (Print Dialog Box) If you select Borderless Printing from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can print the entire paper surface, so that no margins are left on the four sides of the paper. (1) Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that ex...
Page 120 - Specify the staple margin with a value between 0 mm and 30 mm.
Margin (Print Dialog Box) If you select Margin from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can set a staple margin. (1) Stapling Side Select a stapling side from Left, Right, Top, and Bottom. (2) Margin Specify the staple margin with a value between 0 mm and 30 mm.
Page 121 - Summary; A summary of the print settings is displayed.
Summary (Print Dialog Box) If you select Summary from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can confirm the print settings made in the Print dialog box. (1) Summary A summary of the print settings is displayed.
Page 122 - Test Print; Nozzle Check; Print Head Alignment; Aligns the Print Head.
Test Print If you print the Nozzle Check pattern, you can check whether the Print Head Nozzles are ejecting ink properly. If colors are not printing properly, the Print Head Alignment may improve the problem. (1) Nozzle Check Prints a nozzle check pattern to ensure that the Print Head Nozzles are ej...
Page 123 - Ink Level Information
Ink Level Information Displays the remaining level of ink in the printer you are using. (1) Ink Level Displays the ink level. (2) About Ink Click to display the ink tanks information of your printer. (3) Update Click to check the current remaining ink level.
Page 124 - Remaining Ink Level Setting; Ink Counter Reset; Sets whether the Ink Level Information will display or not.
Remaining Ink Level Setting When you replace the ink tank or you wish to see the Ink Level Information, follow the procedure below. (1) Ink Counter Reset Resets the ink counter to an initial value. If you click here, the Ink Counter Reset panel opens. Next, click the Black Ink Tank check box or Colo...
Page 126 - Ink Saving Settings; Save Black Ink; Print with less ink consumption.; Use Composite Black
Ink Saving Settings You can be set as the mode which saves black ink. Moreover, when a black ink tank is empty and a new tank is not immediately available, you can change to the mode which can be printed only in color ink as an emergency measure. (1) Save Black Ink Print with less ink consumption. (...
Page 127 - Battery Level Information; Displays the charge level of the battery in your printer.; Remaining Battery Level; Displays the battery level.; Update; Click to check the current remaining battery level.
Battery Level Information Displays the charge level of the battery in your printer. (1) Remaining Battery Level Displays the battery level. (2) Update Click to check the current remaining battery level.
Page 128 - Quiet Mode
Quiet Mode You can reduce the printing noise. (1) Do not use quiet mode The printing noise will be normal level. (2) Use quiet mode Reduces the printing noise. (3) Use quiet mode within specified time You can set the times during which the silent function is to be used. Note Sound reduction is not a...
Page 129 - Custom Settings; Changes the printer mode.; Auto Power Off Setting
Custom Settings Changes the printer mode. (1) Auto Power Off Setting This allows you to turn the printer off when no data is sent to the printer for a certain period of time. (2) Ink Drying Wait Time You can set the time between printing pages. Moving the slide bar to the right lengthens the time an...
Page 131 - Routine Maintenance; When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. Note Before Performing Maintenance Push the on the ink tank to ensure that it is...
Page 134 - Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs; Printing Does Not Start; Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer.; Ensure that there are no problems in the system.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Printing Does Not Start Printing Stops Before It is Completed Printer Moves But The Ink Is Not Ejected Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Center Printing Does Not Start Ensure that the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, press the POW...
Page 135 - Ensure that the correct printer driver is selected.; Ensure that the printer port is set correctly.; Printing Stops Before It is Completed; Check the status of the POWER lamp.
The print job is deleted. Note In Windows Me or Windows 98 Click to select an undesired document and select Purge Print Documents in the Printer menu. (1) Open the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ), and display the list of print jobs in progress. See Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) (2...
Page 136 - Printer Moves But The Ink Is Not Ejected; When installing an ink tank, press the; Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Center
Caution Do not touch the Print Head or nearby components. Inside the printer, the area around the Print Head can become extremely hot. Printer Moves But The Ink Is Not Ejected Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that the ink is ejected properly. If the nozzle check pattern is not printed correc...
Page 137 - Print Quality is Poor; Cannot Print to End of Job; loaded in the printer.; Colors are Unclear; Paper from Media Type.
Print Quality is Poor Cannot Print to End of Job Colors are Unclear Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong Straight Lines are Misaligned Part or the whole of a line and/or an image has not been printed (In Windows XP or Windows 2000) Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Back of Paper is Smudged Printed Su...
Page 138 - Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong; Ensure that the ink tank is installed properly.; Ensure that you are printing on the correct side of the media.; Straight Lines are Misaligned; Check whether the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) position is correct.
Note Printed colors may not match screen colors perfectly due to basic differences in the methods used to produce colors. Color control settings and environmental differences can also affect how colors appear on a screen. Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong Ensure that the ink tank is installed pro...
Page 139 - Part or the whole of a line and/or an image has not been printed (In
In the printer driver settings, select a higher Print Quality setting. (1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from your Application Program (2) On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. (1) Open the Print dialog box. See Opening the...
Page 140 - Clean the inside of the printer.; Printed Surface is Scratched; Ensure that you are using a suitable paper.
(5) When a message is displayed, click OK. (1) Ensure that the printer is turned on and open the BJ Printer Utility. See Opening the BJ Printer Utility (2) Select Custom Settings from the pop-up menu. (3) Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar, and then click Send. (4) When a message is displayed, ...
Page 141 - White Streaks; Print the nozzle check pattern to check ink output.
(3) Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within approximately 2 to 5 mm*2. It is recommended to print the curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. When printing on thick paper, set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the left. This widens the gap between the Print Head and the paper....
Page 142 - Colors are Uneven or Streaked
(1) Open the Print dialog box. See Opening the Print Dialog Box (2) Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu and then click Detailed Setting. (3) Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end. Colors are Uneven or Streaked Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. ...
Page 143 - Troubleshooting; Cannot Install Printer Driver; Ensure the installation procedure; installation; Ensure that there are no problems with the Setup Software & User's
Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Ensure the installation procedure Close any other applications, including anti-virus software, before installation If the Installer for the printer driver does not start up automatically when you insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, click...
Page 145 - Uninstalling Printer Drivers
Uninstalling Printer Drivers Note Close applications that are running before uninstalling the printer driver. Use the Uninstaller to delete any unwanted printer drivers. This allows you to delete the files associated with the printer driver at the same time. Important In Windows XP and Windows 2000,...
Page 147 - Deleting Selected Printers
Deleting Selected Printers Follow the steps described below to delete the unnecessary printer from the printer list.The printer drivers which have been installed on your computer can be left. 1 Open the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ). See Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) 2 Select th...
Page 148 - Uninstalling the On-screen Manual
Uninstalling the On-screen Manual Follow the steps described below to uninstall the installed On-screen Manuals (Photo Application Guide, User's Guide , Bluetooth Unit BU-10 User' Guide) from your computer. Note that this uninstall procedure will uninstall all guides. 1 Click Start, select All Progr...
Page 149 - Setup Utility Functions
Setup Utility Functions (1) PictBridge Print Settings You can confirm the settings for printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device. See PictBridge Print Settings (2) Infrared / Bluetooth connection Print Settings You can confirm the settings for printing via infrared and Bluetooth connectio...
Page 150 - PitctBridge Print Settings; PictBridge Dialog; Printing Type
PictBridge Print Settings (1) PitctBridge Print Settings This field displays the media type, paper size, borderless (full) printing On/Off, and automatic image optimize On/Off for printing from a PictBridge compliant device. (2) Change Clicking this button displays the PictBridge dialog, allowing yo...
Page 151 - The settings you have made are sent to the printer.
The media type selected in Printing Type is displayed. If you selected Custom in Printing Type, you can select a media type from among Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy and Plain Paper. (3) Paper Size The paper size selected in Printing Type is displayed. If you selected Custom in Printing Ty...
Page 152 - Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings; Photo Print Settings; Photo Printing Dialog
Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings (1) Photo Print Settings This field displays the media type, paper size, layout, and borderless (full) printing On/Off selected for printing via infrared and Bluetooth communication. (2) Change Clicking this button displays the Photo Printing dialog, allo...
Page 154 - Document Printing Dialog
Document Printing Dialog (1) Printing Type Select a type (layout) of document to be printed via infrared and Bluetooth communication. (2) Media Type Plain paper is selected for document printing. (3) Paper Size The paper size selected in Printing Type is displayed. (4) Layout Normal-size is selected...
Page 155 - Option Settings Dialog; Time difference with GMT; You can change the time difference with GMT.; Language
Option Settings Dialog (1) Time difference with GMT You can change the time difference with GMT. (2) Language You can select a printing language from among West European, East European and Cyrillic.
Page 163 - Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility; Function of the Canon iP90 Setup Utility; Starting the Canon iP90 Setup Utility
Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Function of the Canon iP90 Setup Utility The Canon iP90 Setup Utility is used to set up the media type, size and print layout to print via infrared communication or PictBridge compliant devices. Installing the printer driver using the Easy Install button in the Set...
Page 165 - An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen; Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn; Ensure that paper is loaded.; Verify the printer port status.
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Have you replaced an ink tank with a new one? is Displayed Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' Other Error Messages Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Ensure that the printer is turned on. If th...
Page 166 - Have you replaced an ink tank with a new one? is Displayed
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu (2) Click the Details tab. (3) Click Spool Settings, and then select Print directly to the printer. There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and then reinstall it. See Uninstalling Printer Dr...
Page 167 - Other Error Messages
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu (3) Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting icon. (4) Clear the check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send. (5) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Clear the check box o...
Page 169 - Transporting Printer
Transporting Printer When relocating the printer or storing the printer for a long period of time, pack the printer using the original packing materials. If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the printer carefully using in protective material and place inside a sturdy box. 1 Turn t...
Page 170 - Traveling Abroad with the Printer; About Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord; Fill Out the CIWS Card
Traveling Abroad with the Printer Before traveling abroad with the printer, ensure that the following notes. About Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord The Universal AC Adapter can be used abroad to power the printer from power supplies ranging from AC 100 V to 240 V. However, the specification of th...
Page 171 - Specifications
Specifications Printer Printing resolution: 4800 X 1200 dpi. max.(Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) Print speed **Print speed may vary with the content of the document and the processing speed of the host computer. Black printingMax Speed (Custom Setting 5): 16 ppmSta...
Page 174 - Index
Index A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S T U V W A About Ink AC Adapter Connector Add to Profiles Aligning the Print Head Amount of Extension (Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)) Amount of Extension (Printer Driver Functions (Windows)) Auto Power Off Setting (BJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)) Auto Po...
Page 195 - Canon iP90 Setup Utility.
Canon iP90 Setup Utility. Or, double-click the Canon iP90 Setup Utility icon on the desktop. 3 Click the mode setting tab on the screen. (1) Select to change the default settings when you print from a PictBridge compliant device. (2) Select to set up the print settings when you print via an infrared...
Page 207 - Trademarks
(1) Clicking the character string with a blue underline allows you to jump to the associated page. (2) : Clicking this button allows you to jump to the previous page. (3) : Clicking this button allows you to jump to the next page. (4) : Clicking this button allows you to jump to the beginning of thi...