Index Contents FAQs 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 Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong Printer Moves But The Ink Is Not Ejected Cannot Install Printer Driver Printing Does Not Start The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Colors are Unclear P
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 Media Compatible Media Types Photo Paper Pro PR-101 Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101 Matte Photo Paper MP-101 Glossy Photo Paper GP-401 High Resolution Paper HR-101N Photo Paper
Checking the Status of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Replacing an Ink Tank Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Function of the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Starting the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Setup Utility Functions Setup Utility Functions Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Prin
Printing Area Deleting Selected Printers Uninstalling Printer Drivers Uninstalling the On-screen Manual Cleaning the Inside of the Printer Transporting Printer Traveling Abroad with the Printer Specifications Index
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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. Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
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 a location exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire.
Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the printer.
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 it is printing. Do not carry or store the printer with the round side down. A failure can result. Do not place any object on the printer. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.
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 storage, never wrap the cord around the body of AC adapter to prevent the cord from splitting or separating from the body of the AC adapter and causing a short circuit.
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 automatically, one sheet at a time. (4) Direct Print Port Connects the printer to a Canon digital camera/PictBridge compliant camera.
Operation Panel (1) POWER Button Press to turn the printer on or off. (2) RESUME/CANCEL Button Press to resume printing once an error has been resolved. The printer will then initialize ready for printing. Also, to cancel printing in progress, press this button. (3) POWER Lamp Off : the printer is turned off. Green : the printer is ready to print. Flashing green : the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange : an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print.
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 the battery.
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 to print wireless from a Bluetooth device. For further information, refer to the Bluetooth Unit BU-10 User's Guide.
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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 camera settings (white balance, exposure time), etc. stored at the time of shooting, yielding extremely high-quality prints.
All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. *1 Guidance *2 Thumbnail *3 Folder window (2) Click [ ] on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies. *1 Increases the number of copies. *2 Displays the specified number of copies. *3 Decreases the number of copies. Note Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the Image Selection tab allows you to edit and enhance the photos to be printed. For more information, refer to the Photo Application Guide.
4 Select the layout. (1) Click the Layout/Print tab. (2) Select Borderless (full). Note Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the Layout/Print tab allows you to edit and enhance the photos to be printed. For more information, refer to the Photo Application Guide. (3) Load the media specified in the Paper Selection tab. (4) Click Print. Click Print. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Click Print in the Print dialog box.
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 system. To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? mark then click the desired item. To see a description of the operating procedures, click Help.
Main Tab (1) Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the Print Quality you require from the different options. To select a custom Print Quality, select Custom and click Set. (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of color adjustment. To make detailed color adjustments, select Manual , then click Set. (4) Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale version (black and white) of a color document.
When the size of the print data is adjusted automatically in accordance with which port is to be used, the print time can be shortened. This option is effective when IrDA and optional Bluetooth communications are used and not a USB connection. Moreover, you can select the option for spool data size to reduce print size.
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 on the four sides of the paper.
sections that extend beyond the paper are not printed because the image is enlarged to a size slightly larger than the paper size. You can use a slide bar to adjust how much the image extends beyond the paper. Usually, you need not to adjust this setting. If you move the slide bar to the left to reduce the extension amount, a border may appear. (4) Printing Type Select a printing method from the following. Normal-size Printing: The document is printed according to the original dimensions.
Prints the document starting with the last page first. (9) Collate Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.
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. (4) Stamp first page only When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed only on the first page.
selected, the background image is printed only on the first page.
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 use a custom color using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo By using this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries, where colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant.
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, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. (6) Photo Noise Reduction When printing images recorded with your digital cameras, blue skies may be dappled or dark appearing rough.
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 default settings. (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles.
button. This button is disabled when Current Settings is selected. (6) Delete Click to delete unwanted printer settings. Select the unwanted item in the Printing Profiles list and click Delete. Current Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted.
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 Cleaning has not improved the print quality. See Print Head Deep Cleaning (3) Print Head Alignment Aligns the Print Head. Print Head Alignment is required when the print result is unsatisfactory (e.g.
(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 whether to display alerts, such as Display low ink warning or Display a confirmation message of ink tank replacement. Modify the settings, and click Send.
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.
Print Head Cleaning If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary. Note A Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned on. 2. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once, and then release it.
(3) If the problem persists after you performed Print Head normal cleaning three times, execute Print Head deep cleaning. For details, refer to Print Head Deep Cleaning. If you pressed the Cleaning button on the Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern screen displayed after a nozzle check pattern printing, start the Print Head Cleaning procedure from 3-(3). 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.
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. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from your Application Program The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program.
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 button on the printer. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. 2.
2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. 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 Utilities folder. (2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. (3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. (4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.
When with lines missing (black ink) (2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires cleaning. When white stripes appear (color ink) 2 When cleaning is necessary, click on the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check dialog. * Click the Cleaning button, then go to Print Head Cleaning. See Print Head Cleaning If there are neither missing lines nor white stripes in the nozzle check pattern, click Exit to finish the nozzle check.
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 used, or installed in the incorrect position.
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 from its slot. Do not touch the Lock Lever; remove only the ink tank. Important Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area.
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 slanted. (2) Push down on the on the ink tank until it clicks into place. 5 Close the Print Head Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the right.
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 ink consumption may occur even when blackand-white or grayscale printing is specified. Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's capabilities.
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 confirm replacement of the ink tank at the start of the next print job. When an ink tank has been replaced, follow the procedure below to reset the ink counter.
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 Properties dialog box 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu 2 Click Ink Counter Reset.
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 Application folder, the Utilities folder, and then the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. 2 Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure. 3 Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance. 4 Select Remaining Ink Level Setting from the pop-up menu.
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 only way to match the counter value with an actual ink volume. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank. Low Ink Warning Display The '!' shows a low ink level in the ink tank.
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 time a new ink tank is installed. Do not reset the ink counter of an ink tank in use. Synchronization of the counter and the actual ink level will not work properly.
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 Utilities folder. 2 Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon. The Printer List opens.
See Test Print See Ink Level Information See Remaining Ink Level Setting See Ink Saving Settings See Battery Level Information See Quiet Mode See Custom Settings
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 Cleaning (2) Deep Cleaning Perform a more thorough Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.
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 more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink. For details, refer to Replacing an Ink Tank. (4) If the problem persists, a Print Head may be damaged. In this case, contact a Canon service representative. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on. 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box. 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 Utilities folder.
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 Properties dialog box. See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment.
(3) Click OK. Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick a setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes. Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 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 BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(3) Click Print Head Alignment. The pattern will be printed. Note Click Check Setting to print the current setting and finish the operation. 4 Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click Send. Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick a setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
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 inside the Printer Important When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, be sure to clean the inside of the printer before printing.
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 open it. 3 Load it in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the opened side facing up. * Insert the paper with open. 4 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
Important Before cleaning, be sure to turned off the printer. Never touch the transparent tape. The printer may be faulty and unable to print data.
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 printer before printing. If the inside of the printer is dirty, printed paper may be smudged. See Cleaning the Inside of the Printer This media is available in A4 / Letter and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm sizes.
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, top, and bottom margins to "0 mm". For how to set margins, refer to the instruction manual for your application software.
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" /101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm and Credit Card paper size. Recommended printing Canon recommends that you print within this area.
Recommended printing area Printable area Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 203.2 x 271.4 mm / 8.0 x 10.7 in Legal 203.2 x 347.6 mm / 8.0 x 13.7 in Note When Printing on Photo Paper Pro PR-101, Glossy Photo Paper GP-401, Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101, Matte Photo Paper MP-101 and Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins.
Printable area
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 Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu (2) Click the Details tab, and then click the Spool Settings and ensure that the Enable bi-directional support for this printer is selected.
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 communications with the computer or other devices are not satisfied The infrared communication driver is inactive The printer port status is wrong (In Windows Me or Windows 98) The printer port setting is wrong The re
If the Infrared icon is not displayed, the infrared communication driver may not be installed. Refer to your Windows documentation. (3) Ensure that iP90 is displayed on the Status tab. If not displayed, ensure that the printer is turned on. Bring the printer and computer closer to each other in such a manner that their infrared ports are opposed properly. If the same problem persists, turn off the printer and then remove the Universal AC Adapter (remove the battery if loaded).
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 General (or Information) sheet. If any device problem is displayed, refer to your Windows documentation.
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 collectively called a camera. Note PictBridge and Bubble Jet Direct compatible cameras can be connected to the printer for direct printing.
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. If the problem still remains, the Print Head may be defective. Contact a Canon service representative. Waste tank (waste ink absorber*2) full The waste ink absorber is nearly full.
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 flashes: Paper jam If paper has jammed in the printer, clear the jam, reload the paper in the printer correctly and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
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 Power lamp repeats the illumination sequence in which it goes out twice every 5 seconds even if nothing is printed.
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 than 64 gsm/more than 17 lbs). Ensure that the number of sheets loaded does not exceed the recommended level. Ensure that the paper is not creased, curled or wrinkled.
automatically. (2) After removing all paper, close the Print Head Cover. (3) Reload the paper into the printer and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Note When reloading the paper into the printer, refer to "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" to ensure that you are using the correct paper and are loading it into the printer correctly.
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 8.5 x 23.0 in) Others: Envelopes (European DL and US Com. #10) Important Do not use the following types of paper.
See Glossy Photo Paper GP-401 See High Resolution Paper HR-101N See Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D See T-Shirt Transfers TR-301 See Transparencies CF-102 See Photo Stickers PS-101 See Envelopes Important Put unused papers back into the package, and store them avoiding high temperature, humid and direct sunlight.
Photo Paper Pro PR-101 This is a thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/Letter and 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm sizes. Loading Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. A maximum of 1 sheet of A4/Letter paper can be loaded at once. A maximum of 10 sheets of 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm paper can be loaded at once. Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.
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 sizes. Loading Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. A maximum of 5 sheets of A4/Letter paper can be loaded at once. A maximum of 10 sheets of 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.
Note When you use Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches. For instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application.
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101 This is a matte water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/Letter and 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm sizes. Loading Load the paper with the side that does not have logos facing up. A maximum of 5 sheets of A4/Letter paper can be loaded at once. A maximum of 10 sheets of 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm paper can be loaded at once.
Note When you use Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches. For instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application.
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 whiter side facing up. A maximum of 10 sheets of A4/Letter paper can be loaded at once. Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.
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 facing up. A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded at once. Be sure to set the paper to portrait regardless of the direction to print.
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 not load paper higher than the limit mark. A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded. Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.
T-Shirt Transfers TR-301 This paper is used to create iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfers in the printer driver. Note For the customers in the United States, use the T-Shirt Transfers TR-101. Loading Load the paper with the side that does not have green lines facing up. Load only one sheet at a time. Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the left. If the T-Shirt Transfer is curled, flatten it by curling it in the opposite direction.
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 right. To prevent sheets from sticking to each other, separate them from each other before loading them in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
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 available in the size of 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm. Loading Load each sheet with the glossy side up. Printing on the back side can stain the inside of the printer or your clothes.
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 that the flap of the envelope is perfectly straight. 3 If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the left. Note If the envelopes do not feed properly, even after removing curl, clean the Paper Feed Roller. See Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams Also, if you decrease the number of paper loaded, it may be fed successfully. Printer Driver Settings Media Type: Envelope Page Size: Select either DL Env. or #10 Env. according to the envelope size you are using.
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 and displays a warning message when the ink or battery charge level is low. Note In Windows XP or Windows 2000 The BJ Status Monitor screen is not displayed when infrared communications are used.
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 Center) Opening from the Finder 1 Select Applications from the Go menu. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.
(1) The status of the printer and information about the document being printed are displayed. (2) Information about the documents being printed and queued for printing is displayed. ...Cancels printing of the specified document. ...Pauses printing of the specified document. ...Resumes printing of the specified document. ...Pauses printing of all documents. Upon clicking, the icon turns to resume printing of all documents.
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 select the following items.
See Quality & Media (Print Dialog Box) See Color Options (Print Dialog Box) See Special Effects (Print Dialog Box) See Borderless Printing (Print Dialog Box) See Margin (Print Dialog Box) See Summary (Print Dialog Box)
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 manually, select Custom Paper Size from Settings. (3) Orientation Select the direction of the print job.
Custom Paper Size (Page Setup Dialog Box) If you select Custom Paper Size from Settings in the Page Setup dialog box, you can specify nonstandard paper sizes. (1) Summary A list of all saved paper sizes is displayed. (2) New Click to enter the name of the new paper size. First, Untitled will be added to Summary , then you can enter any paper size name. (3) Duplicate Click to duplicate an existing paper size name. (4) Delete Click to delete unwanted paper size names.
the Page Setup dialog box. (6) Paper Size Set the height and width of the custom paper size. The ranges your printer can handle are 3.39 to 23.0 in. (86.0 to 584.2 mm) for height and 2.13 to 8.50 in. (54.0 to 215.9 mm) for width. (7) Printer Margins Set the margins for the custom paper size. The minimum margins are; Top 0.12 in. (0.3 cm), Bottom 0.2 in. (0.5 cm), Left 0.13 in. (0.34 cm), and Right 0.13 in. (0.34cm). Set your margins to values above these.
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.
Copies & Pages (Print Dialog Box) If you select Copies & Pages from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can set the number of copies to print, collated printing, and a range for printing pages. (1) Printer Select the name of the printer you are using. If you select Edit Printer List , the Print Center starts. (2) Presets Save and delete Print dialog settings. (3) Copies Enter the number of copies to print. (4) Collated Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.
Previews the appearance of the document to be printed, before printing.
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 a reduced size on one page, select the page order. (3) Border Select the type and width of line to create borders around the pages.
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 for specifying the file name and location opens. You can also save the document as a PDF file by clicking Save as PDF in the Print dialog box.
Paper Handling (Print Dialog Box) (Mac OS X v.10.3 Only) If you select Paper Handling from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can specify the page printing order and the pages to be printed out. (1) Reverse page order A document having multiple pages is printed starting with the last page. (2) Print To print all pages of a document, select All pages. To print only even-numbered pages or odd-numbered pages, select Odd numbered pages or Even numbered pages.
ColorSync (Print Dialog Box) (Mac OS X v.10.3 Only) If you select ColorSync from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can adjust color using ColorSync. (1) Color Conversion Select Standard to perform color management with the application. Select In Printer to perform color management with the printer. (2) Quartz Filter Selecting a Quartz Filter allows you to change only the print result without changing the document data.
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 the print mode appropriate to your document. If you select Detailed Setting , you can set Print Quality and Halftoning. (3) Print Quality This control appears when you select Detailed Setting from Print Mode.
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 method to print graphics and photographs where there are subtle color gradations. (5) Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale version (black and white) of a color document.
Color Options (Print Dialog Box) If you select Color Options from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can adjust the colors on your document as you like. (1) Color Correction Select a Color Correction method: BJ Standard , ColorSync , or None. If you select BJ Standard , the optimum color correction for this printer will be used. This is the recommended setting. If you select ColorSync , ColorSync color correction will be used. If you select None, no color correction will be used.
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.
Special Effects (Print Dialog Box) If you select Special Effects from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, you can edit or optimize photos and other graphics data. (1) Simulate Illustration This function manipulates color images with certain effects. Adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. Choose a color or use a custom color using Select Color.
with the Photo Noise Reduction function. Using this function with photographs other than those taken with a digital camera may cause the images to be disturbed.
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 extend beyond the paper are not printed because the image is enlarged to a paper size slightly larger than the paper size. You can use a slide bar to adjust how much the image extends beyond the paper.
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.
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.
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 ejecting ink properly. See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern (2) Print Head Alignment Aligns the Print Head. Print Head Alignment is required when the print result is unsatisfactory (e.g., displaced ruled lines).
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.
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 Color Ink Tank check box and click OK. Important Reset the ink counter whenever installing a new ink tank. If you do not reset the ink counter the Ink Level Information will not display properly.
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. (2) Use Composite Black Black is printed in color ink, without using black ink. This option is utilize when there is no black ink.
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.
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 as effective when certain printing options are selected. If you use Quiet Mode, the print speed may be slower than normal.
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 and moving it to the left reduces the time between printing pages. Note If a printed page is not dry when the next page comes out of the printer, the back of the paper may be smudged.
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 firmly snapped into place. See Replacing an Ink Tank Setting the Print Quality setting to High for Windows or Fine for Macintosh with the printer driver may improve the print quality.
(1) If the pattern is printed normally, click Exit. (2) If the print quality is poor, perform Print Head Cleaning.
Note If ruled lines are printed misaligned when printed, adjust the Print Head position. See Aligning the Print Head If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, a Print Head may be worn out. In this case, contact a Canon service representative.
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 POWER button. The POWER lamp lights green. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing.
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) Select the undesired document and click (Delete). The print job is deleted. Ensure that the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that the Canon iP90 is selected in the Print dialog box.
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 correctly, clean the Print Head. See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the problem is not resolved by cleaning the Print Head several times, replace either of ink tanks.
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 Surface is Scratched White Streaks Colors are Uneven or Streaked Cannot Print to End of Job Ensure that the Page Size setting in the printer driver matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer.
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 properly. Open the Print Head Cover and press the button of the ink tank and install an ink tank properly. See Replacing an Ink Tank Ensure that the appropriate paper is selected in the printer driver.
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 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.
(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, click OK. Clean the inside of the printer. If the inside of the printer is dirty, the printed paper may be smudged. Periodically clean the inside of the printer.
(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. If the paper is scratched even when printing on plain paper, also try this. Return the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position after printing.
(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. (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.
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 Start, select My Computer and then double-click the CD-ROM icon Ensure that there are no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM Ensure the installation procedure Install the printer driver followin
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, when not logged on as a computer administrator or Administrators , you cannot delete printer drivers. 1 Click Start and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon iP90 and Uninstall.
5 Restart your computer.
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 the BJ printer you want to delete on the printer list. 3 Select Delete Selected Printers from the Printer Setup Utility's Printers menu.
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 Programs (or Programs), Canon iP90 Manual and Uninstall. 2 When the Confirm File Deletion message is displayed, click Yes.
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 connection. See Infrared / Bluetooth Connection Print Settings Note The screens in this section refer to Mac OS X 10.3.4 operation. The equivalent screens may vary slightly depending on your operating system.
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 you to change the settings for printing from a PictBridge compliant device. PictBridge Dialog (1) Printing Type Select a type (layout) of print to be made using a PictBridge compliant device.
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 Type, you can select a paper size from among 4 x 6 in 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 in 127.0 x 177.8 mm, Letter, Credit Card and A4 size.
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, allowing you to change the settings for photo printing. (3) Document Print Settings This field displays the media type, paper size, and layout selected to print a document via infrared communication.
(1) Printing Type Select a type (layout) of print to be made via infrared and Bluetooth communication. To specify a media type, paper size, and borderless (full) printing On/Off individually, select Custom. (2) Media Type 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 and Photo Paper Plus Glossy. (3) Paper Size The paper size selected in Printing Type is displayed.
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 for document printing. (5) Time difference with GMT The difference in time between the standard time in your district and GMT is indicated. You can change this setting in Option Settings.
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.
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, allowing you to change the settings for photo printing. (3) Document Print Settings This field displays the media type, paper size, and layout selected to print a document via infrared communication.
(1) Printing Type Select a type (layout) of print to be made via infrared and Bluetooth communication. To specify a media type, paper size, and borderless (full) printing On/Off individually, select Custom. (2) Media Type 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 and Photo Paper Plus Glossy. (3) Paper Size The paper size selected in Printing Type is displayed.
Document Printing Dialog (1) Printing Type Select a type (layout) of the 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 for document printing. (5) Time difference with GMT The difference in time between the standard time in your district and GMT is indicated. You can change this setting in Option Settings.
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.
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 you to change the settings for printing from a PictBridge compliant device. PictBridge Dialog (1) Printing Type Select a type (layout) of print to be made using a PictBridge compliant device.
On/Off, and automatic image optimize On/Off, select Custom. (2) Media Type 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 Type, you can select a paper size from among 4 x 6 in 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 in 127.0 x 177.8 mm, Letter, Credit Card and A4 size.
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 connection. See Infrared / Bluetooth Connection Print Settings Note The screens in this section refer to Windows XP SP2 operation. The equivalent screens may vary slightly depending on your operating system.
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 Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM will automatically install the Canon iP90 Setup Utility. Note The Canon iP90 Setup Utility can also set up the print setting via Bluetooth communication.
Note About the settings for printing with PictBridge. See PictBridge Print Settings About the settings for printing with infrared communication. See Infrared / Bluetooth Connection Print Settings 1 Check that the printer is connected with the computer by USB cable, and that the POWER Lamp is on. 2 Double-Click the Applications folder in the hard disk where the printer driver is installed, then Canon iP90 Setup Utility folder, and then Canon iP90 Setup Utility icon.
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 the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. When the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Ensure that paper is loaded.
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 Drivers Have you replaced an ink tank with a new one? is Displayed If an ink tank is removed, a confirmation message of ink tank replacement may be displayed before the next print job.
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 of Display the Remaining Ink Level to stop displaying the ink level. (1) Ensure that the printer is turned on. (2) Open the BJ Printer Utility.
If a message with the format "Error No.: n" is displayed: Error No.: 300 Ensure that the printer is turned on, and that the printer and the computer are securely connected. If the problem remains, verify the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) setting. If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, start Print Center and verify the setting. (1) Open the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ). See Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) (2) Ensure that the iP90 is displayed in the Printer List.
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 the printer off and unplug the printer. Important Do not unplug the printer while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing to protect the printer from the damage. 2 Close the Paper Rest and Paper Output Slot Cover.
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 the Power Cord differs for each country, please purchase the Power Cord suitable for the specification of each country. For details, call for Canon service representative.
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 printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 16 ppm Standard: 12.7 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 12 ppm Standard: 7.2 ppm Print width: 203.2 mm max. (8.0 in) (for Borderless Printing: 215.9 mm/8.
Universal AC adapter Dimensions: 118 (W) x 58 (D) x 25.8 (H) mm 4.65 (W) X 2.28 (D) X 1.02 (H) in Weight: Approx. 200 g (0.44 lb.) Rated input: AC 100 to 240 V Rated output: DC 16 V, 1.8 A Camera Direct Print Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" Compatible Paper Card #1 (Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm), Card #2 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, or Glossy Photo Paper 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm), Card #3 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5" x 7"/127.0 x 177.
Layout Default (Borderless), Borderless, Bordered, 2up/4-up/9-up/16-up* *When 4" x 6" is selected from "Paper Size", these options may be available in "Layout". For details on "Layout", see Quick Start Guide. Trimming Off (No trimming) Image optimize Default (Exif Print), "VIVID"*, "NR" (Noise Reduction)*, "VIVID+NR"* *If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it.
Index ABCDEFGHILMNOPQRSTUVW 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 Power (Printer Driver Functions (Windows)) Auto Sheet Feeder Automatic Image Optimize (Macintosh) Automatic Image Optimize (Windows) B Background Background first page only Background printing Battery Level Information BJ Printer Ut
Copies Custom Settings (BJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)) Custom Settings (Printer Driver Functions (Windows)) D Deep Cleaning (BJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)) Deep Cleaning (Print Head Deep Cleaning) Deep Cleaning (Printer Driver Functions (Windows)) Define Stamp Delete (Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)) Delete (Printer Driver Functions (Windows)) Deleting Selected Printers Description Details Digital camera Digital video camcorder Direct Print Port Do not use quiet mode Document Print Settings (Macinto
Layout (Document Printing Dialog (Macintosh)) Layout (Document Printing Dialog (Windows)) Layout (Photo Printing Dialog (Macintosh)) Layout (Photo Printing Dialog (Windows)) Layout Direction Low Ink Warning Setting (How Low Ink Warning Setting Works) Low Ink Warning Setting (Printer Driver Functions (Windows)) M Main Tab Maintenance Tab Margin Matte Photo Paper MP-101 Media Type (Document Printing Dialog (Macintosh)) Media Type (Document Printing Dialog (Windows)) Media Type (Photo Printing Dialog (Macinto
Photo Optimizer PRO Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101 Photo Paper Pro PR-101 Photo Print Settings (Macintosh) Photo Print Settings (Windows) Photo Stickers PS-101 PictBridge Print Settings (Macintosh) PictBridge Print Settings (Windows) Place stamp over text Poster Printing POWER Button POWER Lamp Power Off Presets Preview Preview before printing Print Print Advisor Print Center Print Head Alignment (BJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)) Print
Quiet Mode (Printer Driver Functions (Windows)) R Remaining Battery Level Remaining Ink Level Indicator Setting Replacing an Ink Tank RESUME/CANCEL Button Retrieve from Profiles Reverse Order Reverse page order S Safety Precautions Save Save as File Save as PDF Save Black Ink Scale Scaled Printing Select Background Setup Utility (Macintosh) Setup Utility (Windows) Simulate Illustration (Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)) Simulate Illustration (Printer Driver Functions (Windows)) Specifications Specify
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
Index Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Printer Parts and Their Function Front View Printer Parts and Their Function Front View Operation Panel Rear View Inside the Printer Further Printing Techniques Printing Media Checking the Status of the Printer Routine Maintenance Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Troubleshooting Appendix Index (1) Paper Support Open before printing to support paper.
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 automatically, one sheet at a time. (4) Direct Print Port Connects the printer to a Canon digital camera/PictBridge compliant camera. (5) IrDA Interface Port Connects the printer to a computer through a wireless IrDA connection. (6) Print Head Cover Open to replace the ink tanks.
Index Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Contents FAQs Further Printing Techniques Printing Photographs Printer Parts and Their Function Further Printing Techniques Printing Photographs Printer Driver Functions Using Easy-PhotoPrint allows you to make borderless (full page) prints from images you took with a digital camera.
Note Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing Photo Paper Plus Glossy (Letter/A4, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm) Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss (Letter/A4, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter/A4, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm) Photo Paper Pro (Letter/A4, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) Matte PhotoPaper (Letter/A4) Glossy Photo Paper (Letter/A4, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Credit Card) Printing Photographs 1 Start Easy-PhotoPrint.
*1 Guidance *2 Thumbnail *3 Folder window (2) Click [ ] on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies. *1 Increases the number of copies. *2 Displays the specified number of copies. *3 Decreases the number of copies. Note Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the Image Selection tab allows you to edit and enhance the photos to be printed. For more information, refer to the Photo Application Guide.
3 Select the paper. (1) Click the Paper Selection tab. (2) Select the size of the paper you use from Paper Size. (3) Select the type of the paper you use from Media Type. 4 Select the layout. (1) Click the Layout/Print tab. (2) Select Borderless (full). Note Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the Layout/Print tab allows you to edit and enhance the photos to be printed. For more information, refer to the Photo Application Guide.
(3) Load the media specified in the Paper Selection tab. (4) Click Print. Click Print. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Click Print in the Print dialog box.
Index Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Contents FAQs Printing Media Compatible Media Types Printer Parts and Their Function Further Printing Techniques Printing Media Compatible Media Types Photo Paper Pro PR-101 You can use the following types of paper and other media.
* non-Canon branded paper Weight 64 to 105 gsm (17 to 28 lb) Do not use paper heavier than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the paper. Types The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections. Plain paper Refer to your setup guide for instructions on how to print with plain papers.
See Envelopes Important Put unused papers back into the package, and store them avoiding high temperature, humid and direct sunlight.
Index Table of Contents Contents FAQs Checking the Status of the Printer How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Printer Parts and Their Function Further Printing Techniques Printing Media BJ Status Monitor Functions Checking the Status of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) Routine Maintenance Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Troubleshooting Appendix Index The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer.
Note To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Start Status Monitor button. See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box When errors occur The error message dialog is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer runs out of paper or if the ink is low. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.
Index Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Contents FAQs Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printer Parts and Their Function Further Printing Techniques Printing Media Checking the Status of the Printer Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are probably clogged.
If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning three times Step 3 See Print Head Deep Cleaning If the problem still remains Step 4 See Replacing an Ink Tank Note If ruled lines are printed misaligned when printed, adjust the Print Head position. See Aligning the Print Head If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, a Print Head may be worn out. In this case, contact a Canon service representative.
Index Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Contents Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Function of the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Printer Parts and Their Function Further Printing Techniques Printing Media Checking the Status of the Printer Routine Maintenance Using 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.
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 and Bluetooth communication. Note About the settings for printing with PictBridge. See PictBridge Print Settings About the settings for printing with infrared communication.
installed, then Canon iP90 Setup Utility folder, and then Canon iP90 Setup Utility icon. 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 and Bluetooth communication. Note About the settings for printing with PictBridge. See PictBridge Print Settings About the settings for printing with infrared communication.
Index Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Contents FAQs Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Printer Parts and Their Function Further Printing Techniques Printing Media Checking the Status of the Printer Routine Maintenance Ensure the installation procedure Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility Close any other applications, including anti-virus software, before installation Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not Start or St
Sometimes the printer driver cannot be installed because another application is running. If the Installer for the printer driver does not start up automatically when you insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, click Start, select My Computer and then double-click the CD-ROM icon For non-Windows XP users, open the My Computer window and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Note If you are typing in the file name, you must specify the CD-ROM drive letter and the installation program ("Msetup4.exe").
Index Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Contents FAQs Appendix Printing Area 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 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.
B5 175.2 x 249.0 mm / 6.9 x 9.8 in A5 141.2 x 202.0 mm / 5.6 x 7.9 in 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm 94.8 x 144.4 mm / 3.7 x 5.7 in 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm 120.2 x 169.8 mm / 4.7 x 6.7 in Credit Card 47.2 x 78.0 mm / 1.86 x 3.
Legal 203.2 x 347.6 mm / 8.0 x 13.7 in Note When Printing on Photo Paper Pro PR-101, Glossy Photo Paper GP-401, Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101, Matte Photo Paper MP-101 and Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins.
Printable area
FAQS Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong Printer Moves But The Ink Is Not Ejected Cannot Install Printer Driver Printing Does Not Start The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or MPUSBPRNnn Colors are Unclear Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly White Streaks
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