Canon i 900D User Manual

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Photo Printer

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Direct Printing Guide

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Contents

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ContentsContents

Operation Panel and Menu Display

Operation Panel and Menu Display

Operation Panel and Menu DisplayOperation Panel and Menu Display

Operation Panel Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Menu Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Printing Flow

Printing Flow

Printing FlowPrinting Flow

Using a Memory Card

Using a Memory Card

Using a Memory CardUsing a Memory Card

Memory Cards Supported by this printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Inserting a Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Removing a Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Printing Photograph

Printing Photograph

Printing PhotographPrinting Photograph

Printing an Image Displayed on the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Loading Paper

Loading Paper

Loading PaperLoading Paper

Printing Images from a Memory Card

Printing Images from a Memory Card

Printing Images from a Memory CardPrinting Images from a Memory Card

Specifying how many copies to print for each image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Printing all images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Printing an Image List - Print Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Specifying the layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera - DPOF Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera

Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera

Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital CameraPrinting Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera

Media Types for Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Printing from a Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Contents

Other Useful Functions

Other Useful Functions

Other Useful FunctionsOther Useful Functions

Using Photo Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Changing the Language Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adjusting Contrast of the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Replacing an Ink Tank

Replacing an Ink Tank

Replacing an Ink TankReplacing an Ink Tank

Knowing When to Replace an Ink Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Replacing Ink Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Printing Maintenance

Printing Maintenance

Printing MaintenancePrinting Maintenance

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Print Head Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Print Head Deep Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Aligning Print Head - Auto head align . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

A Message is Displayed on the LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

An Error Message is Displayed While Using the Photo Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Index

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

IndexIndex

1

Operation Panel and Menu Display

(1)

(2) (3)

Operation Panel and Menu Display

Operation Panel and Menu DisplayOperation Panel and Menu Display

The names and functions of the controls on the operation panel, how to display the menus, and
the items in the menus are described below:

Operation Panel Names and Functions

(1)

(1) Power Button

Power Button

(1)(1)

Power ButtonPower Button

Press to turn the printer on or off.

(2)

(2) Power Lamp

Power Lamp

(2)(2)

(5)

(4)

(7)

(9)

(10) (11) (12)

(3)

(3) Resume Button

Resume Button

(3)(3)

Resume ButtonResume Button

Press to resume printing after resolving a printer problem.

(4)

(4) Menu Button

Menu Button

(4)(4)

Menu ButtonMenu Button

Displays menu options on the LCD screen. See “Menu Displays” on page 4.

(5)

(5) Settings Button

Settings Button

(5)(5)

Settings ButtonSettings Button

Allows you to set the Paper Size, Paper Type, Bordered/Borderless printing, printing with the
date, etc. See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23.

(6)

(6) Trimming Button

Trimming Button

(6)(6)

Trimming ButtonTrimming Button

Allows you to trim the image being displayed when Trimming
See “Printing a specified area - Trimming” on page 16.

(7)

(7) OK Button

OK Button

(7)(7)

OK ButtonOK Button

Allows you to make a selection. For example, selecting an image to be printed, selecting a
menu item or other setting.

(8)

(8) Buttons

(8)(8)

Press to select an item in menus or options, to specify the number of copies to print, or print
settings.

Buttons

ButtonsButtons

(6)
(8)

(13)

Power LampPower 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.
Flashing orange and green alternately:
an error has occurred that may require a
service call.

Trimming is displayed on the screen.

TrimmingTrimming

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(9)

(9) Buttons

(9)(9)

(10)

(10)

(10)(10)

(11)

(11)

(11)(11)

(12)

(12)

(12)(12)

(13)

(13)

(13)(13)

Buttons

ButtonsButtons

Press to scroll through the options or to scroll the screen.

Photo Viewer Button

Photo Viewer Button

Photo Viewer ButtonPhoto Viewer Button

Press to start/exit the Photo Viewer. This button is also used to save the data stored in the
memory card on the hard disk of the computer.

For more details about Photo Viewer, see “Using Photo Viewer” on page 29.

Print Button

Print Button

Print ButtonPrint Button

Press to start printing according to the settings displayed on the LCD.

Cancel Button

Cancel Button

Cancel ButtonCancel Button

Press to cancel the settings you have made. If this button is pressed during printing, the
printer aborts printing.

Buttons

Buttons

ButtonsButtons

Press to enlarge or reduce the image being displayed. Pressing this button in trimming mode
allows you to enlarge/reduce the area to be trimmed. See “Trimming and Rotating the
Sections you wish to Print.” on page 17.

(14)

(14)

(14)

Indicator Lamp

Indicator Lamp

(14)(14)

Indicator LampIndicator Lamp

The indicator lamp is lit when memory card reading is enabled and flashes while the memory
card is being read.

Important Removing the memory card or turning off the printer while the Indicator Lamp is

flashing can damage the data stored in the memory card.

Note

To zoom in to an image

Follow the procedure below to zoom in to the image displayed on the LCD.

Scroll the image with buttons

3

Menu Displays

Inserting a memory card

From the Menu

Print all

Prints all images.
See “Printing all images” on page 18.

Specify images

Prints the specified number of copies for
each image.
See “Specifying how many copies to print
for each image” on page 15.

Print index

Prints an index of all images.
See “Printing an Image List - Print Index”
on page 19.

Select layout

Prints the specified image in the specified
layout (Borderless or Bordered x2/x4/x8,
postcard, album).
See “Specifying the layout” on page 20.

DPOF

Prints according to the DPOF settings, if
available. See “Printing According to the
Settings Made on the Camera - DPOF
Printing” on page 22.

Menu

MenuMenu

Select Maintenance

Maintenance

MaintenanceMaintenance

Nozzle check

Prints a check pattern to ensure that ink is output
correctly, or that the print head is aligned properly.
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on
page 39.

Head cleaning

Cleans the print head when nozzles are clogged.
See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 40.

Deep cleaning

If print quality does not improve after standard
head cleaning, use Deep Cleaning. See “Print Head
Deep Cleaning” on page 41.

Auto head align

Aligns the print head automatically. See “Aligning
Print Head - Auto head align” on page 42.

Manual head align

Aligns the print head manually. See “Adjusting the
Print Head Manually” on page 44.

Thick paper

Use the Thick Paper
on the printed page or the printed surface is
scratched. See “If the printed surface is still
scratched:” on page 45.

Contrast

Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. See “Adjusting
Contrast of the LCD” on page 33.

Quiet mode

Reduces the printing noise. See “Reducing the
Sound of Printer Operation” on page 34.

Languages

Sets the Language displayed on the LCD. See
“Changing the Language Displayed” on page 32.

Thick Paper setting if white streaks appear

Thick PaperThick Paper

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Printing Flow

Printing Flow

Printing FlowPrinting Flow

This is the procedure for printing images from the memory card inserted in the card slot of the
printer.

Step 1 Turn on the Printer.

Step 2 Load the paper.

Step 3 Insert the memory card.

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Step 4 Selecting the Print Mode

Print an image

Print an image

Print an imagePrint an image

Prints the image displayed
on the LCD.

Specify Image

Specify Image

Specify ImageSpecify Image

Specify how many copies
to print for each image.

Select layout

Select layout

Select layoutSelect layout

Prints the specified image in
the specified layout
(Borderless or Bordered
x2/x4/x8, postcard, album).

Display the Image to Print

Select Specify images

Specify images

Specify imagesSpecify images

from the Menu

Specify the number of

copies to print for each

Images

OK

OK button

OKOK

Press the Menu

Menu

MenuMenu

Step 5 Change/Confirm Print Settings and Start Printing

Confirm the

Confirm the

Confirm the Confirm the

Print Settings

Print Settings

Print SettingsPrint Settings

Settings

Settings

SettingsSettings

button

OK

OK

button

OKOK

Change the Settings

Change the Settings

Change the SettingsChange the Settings

Menu button

MenuMenu

Select Select layout

Select layout

Select layoutSelect layout

from the Menu

Select a Layout

Select the image to print

Menu

MenuMenu

After setting the Paper Size, Paper Type and

OK

OK button

OKOK

Bordered/Borderless printing, press the OK
button. See “Change the settings.” on page 11.

Start printing

OK

OKOK

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Using a Memory Card

Using a Memory Card

Using a Memory CardUsing a Memory Card

Let’s take a look at different types of memory cards and how to insert and remove them.

Memory Cards Supported by this printer

Supported memory cards are as follows:

•CompactFlash™ (CF) Card/Microdrive
Supports TYPE I/TYPE II (3.3V or 5V).

• SmartMedia
Supports 3.3V card only (1MB and 2MB cards not supported)

• Memory Stick

•Secure Digital™ (SD) Card

•MultiMedia

Other memory cards can be used through the adapter which is compatible with the
above.

Important z Images stored in a memory card not supported by the digital camera may fail

z Use the digital camera to format a memory card. Memory card data formats

z Images edited on the computer may result in improper printing.
z Please use only one type of memory card at a time.

™

Card

®

™

Card

in loading or be damaged. For types of memory cards supported by the
digital camera, refer to your digital camera user’s manual.

may not be compatible with computer-specific formats.

™

Inserting a Memory Card

Notes

z When Read/write mode

z If you used a computer to edit or process the data stored in the memory

Read/write mode is selected in the Memory Card Utility (Windows) or

Read/write modeRead/write mode
BJ Utility (Macintosh), neither printing nor maintenance can be done. After
using the card slot as the memory card drive of the computer, be sure to
select Read-only mode
Card Drive of the Computer” on page 31.

card, be sure to print images from the computer. Using the operation panel
to print images may result in improper printing.

Read-only mode again. See “Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory

Read-only modeRead-only mode

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1 Turn on the printer.
2 Open the card slot cover.

3 Install the memory card in the card slot.

The Indicator lamp lights.

The Indicator lamp lights.

The Indicator lamp lights.

•If you use a CompactFlash (CF) card or
Microdrive, insert it as far as it will go as shown
left.

•If you use a SmartMedia card, insert it until it
stops with its end projecting as shown left.

•If you use a Memory Stick, insert it until it stops
with its end projecting as shown left.

The Indicator lamp lights.

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•If you use an SD card or MultiMedia card, insert
it until it stops with its end projecting as shown
left.

Removing a Memory Card

Note

If you use the printer connected to your computer, follow the instructions for
removal of the memory card from the computer. For the procedure, refer to the
on-screen

User’s Guide

.

1 Ensure that the Indicator lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card.

Important Removing the memory card or turning off the printer while the Indicator

lamp is flashing can damage the data stored in the memory card.

Indicator lamp

Card eject button

•If you use CompactFlash (CF) card or Microdrive,
press the card eject button to remove the card.

•If you use a SmartMedia card, hold the exposed
portion of the memory card with your fingers to
remove the memory card.

•If you use a Memory Stick, hold the exposed
portion of the memory card with your fingers to
remove the memory card.

•If you use an SD card or MultiMedia card, hold
the exposed portion of the memory card with
your fingers to remove the memory card.

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Printing Photograph

Printing Photograph

Printing PhotographPrinting Photograph

Let’s select an image from the images stored on the memory card of the digital camera and print
it.

Printing an Image Displayed on the LCD

1 Turn on the printer and Load the Paper.

See “Loading Paper” on page 12.

2 Insert the memory card in the card slot.

See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7.
The stored image is displayed on the LCD.

3 Select the image to print.

4 Confirm the settings.

Note

You can set the area to print using the
Trimming function.

See “Printing a specified area ­Trimming” on page 16.

(1) Using the buttons, select the image to

print.

(2) Press the OK

The print confirmation screen is displayed.

(1) Confirm the printer settings.

On the first screen, the Paper Size, Paper
Type, Bordered/Borderless printing status,
and whether or not to print the date are
displayed.

(2) Press the button.

On the second screen, the settings for Print
Quality, Photo Optimizer, and Noise
Reduction are displayed.

OK button.

OKOK

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5 Change the settings.

If there are no settings to change, proceed to Step 6666.

(1) Press the Settings

The Paper Size

(2) Press the buttons and select the

paper size to set.

(3) Press the OK

After the paper size is set, the Paper Type
For more information about each setting, see “Specifying the Paper and
Optimizing Images” on page 23.

(4) When you have completed the selection, press the Settings

The Setting confirmation

OK button or the button.

OKOK

Paper Type tab is displayed.

Paper TypePaper Type

Setting confirmation is displayed.

Setting confirmationSetting confirmation

Settings button.

SettingsSettings

Paper Size tab is displayed.

Paper SizePaper Size

Settings button.

SettingsSettings

(5) Confirm the settings and press the OK

The print confirmation screen is displayed.

6 Start printing.

OK button.

OKOK

(1) Press the buttons to specify the number

of copies to print.

(2) Press the Print

The specified number of copies of the
selected image will be printed.

Print button.

PrintPrint

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Loading Paper

Loading Paper

Loading PaperLoading Paper

This section describes how to load the paper and select the paper sizes and types from the
operation panel.

 Print Media to Avoid

Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce
unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.

• Folded, curled or wrinkled paper

• Damp paper

• Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)

• Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)
*non-Canon branded paper

•Picture postcards

• Postcards affixed with photos or stickers

• Any type of paper with holes (such as loose-leaf)

 Loading the Print Media

In this example, description is provided using Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4" x 6"/101.6 x

152.4 mm in your printer.

• Refer to “Media Types for Card Direct Printing” on page 14 for compatible paper.

1 Turn on the printer.

2 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.

Note

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If paper is curled, gently bend the corners in the opposite direction until
the paper becomes completely flat.

3 Preparing to Load Paper

LoadLimitMark

L

dLimitMarkLoadLimitMark

L

dLimitMark

4 Loading the Paper

oa

oa

Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark.

(1) Open the paper support.

(2) Open the cover and pull out the paper

output tray.

(1) Insert the paper in the sheet feeder with

print side facing up. Load the media with
the more glossy surface facing up.

Note

Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. For specific drying
times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.

(2) Align the paper stack snug against the

right side of the sheet feeder.

(3) Press the paper guide and slide it against

the left side of the stack of paper.

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 Media Types for Card Direct Printing

S

S

You can use the following Canon media:

ettingPaper size

For instructions on how to display and set these settings, see “Specifying the Paper
and Optimizing Images” on page 23.

Media Type

Media Type Paper Rest Load

Media TypeMedia Type

Paper Rest Load

Paper Rest Load Paper Rest Load

etting Paper Type

Limit

Limit

LimitLimit

Paper Size

Paper Size Paper Type

Paper SizePaper Size

Paper Type

Paper TypePaper Type

Plain Paper Letter:

Up to 150 sheets

Photo Paper Pro Letter:

Up to 10 sheets*

4" x 6":
up to 20 sheets

Photo Paper Plus
Glossy

Notes

z When using plain paper (64 gsm) up to 150 sheets can be set.
z For the number of sheets loadable at a time on the Photo Paper Tray, refer to

the Quick Start Guide.

* When loading Letter size paper in the sheet feeder, do not load the paper all at

once. Place the necessary number of sheets (up to 10 sheets) one at a time, to
avoid sheets sticking together.

Letter:
up to 10 sheets*

4" x 6":
up to 20 sheets

5" x 7"
up to 20 sheets

[8.5" x 11"] [Plain Paper]

[8.5" x 11"] [Photo Paper Pro]

[4" x 6"]

[8.5" x 11"] [Photo Paper Plus

Glossy]

[4" x 6"]

[5" x 7"]

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Printing Images from a Memory

Printing Images from a Memory

Printing Images from a Memory Printing Images from a Memory
Card

Card

CardCard

The following functions are available when printing from a memory card:

zzzz

“Specifying how many copies to print for each image” on page 15

z

“Printing all images” on page 18

z

“Printing an Image List - Print Index” on page 19

z

“Specifying the layout” on page 20

z

“Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera - DPOF Printing” on page 22

z

“Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23

Specifying how many copies to print for each image

You can specify how many copies to print for each image. In addition, you can trim each image
before it is printed.

 Specifying the number of copies to print for each image

1 Prepare to print.

(1) Turn on the printer and load the paper.

See “Loading Paper” on page 12.

(2) Install the memory card into the card slot.

See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7.
A stored image is displayed on the LCD.

2 Select the print mode from the Menu

(1) Press the Menu

Menu button. The menu listing is displayed.

MenuMenu

Menu.

MenuMenu

(2) Use the buttons to select Specify

images

images and then press the OK

imagesimages
The screen for specifying the number of
images is displayed.

Specify

Specify Specify

OK button.

OKOK

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3 Specify the number of copies to print.

(1) Using the buttons, select the image you wish to print.

(2) Use the buttons to specify the number

of copies to print.

(3) Repeat steps 1111 and 2222 and specify the number of copies for each image you wish

to print.

Note

(4) Press the OK

The print confirmation screen is displayed.

For each image selected you can also set the area to print using the
Trimming function.

See “Printing a specified area - Trimming” below.

OK button.

OKOK

4 Start printing.

(1) Confirm the print settings. To change any of the settings, press the Settings

button.
See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23.

(2) Press the Print

The specified number of copies for each image will be printed.

 Printing a specified area - Trimming

When Trimming

Trimming is displayed below Specify images

TrimmingTrimming

the image displayed can be trimmed.

Print button.

PrintPrint

Specify images, Select layout

Specify imagesSpecify images

Select layout, Printing an Image

Select layoutSelect layout

Printing an Image,

Printing an ImagePrinting an Image

Settings

SettingsSettings

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Note

Please trim the image after specifying the Paper Size
Borderless/Bordered

Borderless/Bordered on each settings screen. If you change the

Borderless/BorderedBorderless/Bordered
settings after trimming the image, the trimming selection will be lost.

Paper Size, Paper Type

Paper SizePaper Size

Paper Type,

Paper TypePaper Type

1 Set the Trimming Mode.

(1) Display the setting screens for Printing an Image, Specify images

layout

layout.

layoutlayout
See “Printing an Image Displayed on the LCD” on page 10.
See “Specifying how many copies to print for each image” on page 15.
See “Specifying the layout” on page 20.

(2) Press the Trimming

The printer is now in Trimming Mode.

Trimming button.

TrimmingTrimming

Specify images and Select

Specify imagesSpecify images

2 Trimming and Rotating the Sections you wish to Print.

Rotate the trimming area
Using the Trimming
trimming area.
Move the area for trimming
Using the buttons, you can move the
trimming area.

Enlarge/Reduce the area for trimming
Using the buttons, you can enlarge or reduce
the trimming area.

Trimming button, you can rotate the

TrimmingTrimming

Select

Select Select

Trimming

Trimming

TrimmingTrimming

Button

3 Finalize the trimmed area.

(1) Press the OK

The trimming area is finalized and the screen returns to the state when the
Trimming

Trimming button was pushed.

TrimmingTrimming

This mark indicates that
Trimming

Trimming is set.

TrimmingTrimming

OK button.

OKOK

Notes

z Once the trimmed area is finalized, if

you press the Trimming
you can modify the trimmed area.

z If you want to cancel the Trimming

setting, press the Trimming
and then the Cancel
Trimming

Trimming screen.

TrimmingTrimming

Trimming button again,

TrimmingTrimming

Trimming

TrimmingTrimming

Trimming button

TrimmingTrimming

Cancel button in the

CancelCancel

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Printing all images

You can print all images saved on a memory card.

1 Prepare to print.

(1) Turn on the printer and load the paper.

See “Loading Paper” on page 12.

(2) Insert the memory card into the card slot.

See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7.
A stored image is displayed on the LCD.

2 Select the print mode from the Menu.

(1) Press the Menu

The menu listing is displayed.

Menu button.

MenuMenu

Menu.

Menu.Menu.

(2) Use the buttons to select Print all

then press the OK
The print confirmation screen is displayed.

OK button.

OKOK

Print all and

Print allPrint all

3 Start printing.

(1) Confirm the print settings. To change any of the settings, press the Settings

button.
See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23.

(2) Use the buttons to specify the number of

copies to print.

(3) Press the Print button.

All images saved on the memory card will be printed.

Settings

SettingsSettings

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Printing an Image List - Print Index

You can print a list of all images saved in the memory card known as an index print.

1 Prepare to print.

(1) Turn on the printer and load the paper.

See “Loading Paper” on page 12.

(2) Insert the memory card into the card slot.

See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7.
A stored image is displayed on the LCD.

2 Select the print mode from the Menu.

(1) Press the Menu

The menu listing is displayed.

Menu button.

MenuMenu

Menu.

Menu.Menu.

(2) Use the buttons to select Print index

then press the OK
The print confirmation screen is displayed.

3 Start printing.

(1) Confirm the print settings.

To change any of the settings, press the Settings
See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23.

(2) Use the buttons to specify the number of

copies to print.

(3) Press the Print

A list of all images saved on the memory card will be printed.

Print button.

PrintPrint

OK button.

OKOK

Settings button.

SettingsSettings

Print index and

Print indexPrint index

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Specifying the layout

You can print the specified image in the specified layout (Borderless or Bordered x2/x4/x8,
postcard, album).

z

Bordered

z

Borderless

z

Postcard

z

Album

1 Prepare to print.

(1) Turn on the printer and load the paper.

See “Loading Paper” on page 12.

(2) Insert the memory card into the card slot.

See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7.
A stored image is displayed on the LCD.

2 Select the print mode from the Menu.

(1) Press the Menu

The menu listing is displayed.

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Menu button.

MenuMenu

Menu.

Menu.Menu.

(2) Use the buttons to select Select layout

and then press the OK
The screen for specifying the layout is
displayed.

OK button.

OKOK

Select layout

Select layoutSelect layout

3 Specify the layout.

(1) Press the buttons to specify the layout.

(2) Press the OK

The screen for specifying the image to print is displayed.

OK button.

OKOK

4 Select the image to print.

(1) Using the buttons, select the image you wish to print.

(2) Using the buttons to specify the number of

copies to print.
For example, if you select Borderless x 2

Layout

Layout and set the number of copies to print to

LayoutLayout
"2", two identical images will be printed on a
sheet.

(3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) for each image you wish to print.

(4) Press the OK

The print confirmation screen is displayed.

Note

OK button.

OKOK

For each image selected you can also set the area to print using the
Trimming function.

See “Printing a specified area - Trimming” on page 16.

5 Start printing.

Borderless x 2 in the

Borderless x 2Borderless x 2

(1) Confirm the print settings.

To change any of the settings, press the Settings
See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23.

(2) Press the Print

The specified number of copies for each image will be printed.

Print button.

PrintPrint

Settings button.

SettingsSettings

Note

If you specified 5" × 7" as the Paper
Size, the layout cannot be specified.

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Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera

- DPOF Printing

If DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings are made on the camera, images are printed
automatically according to those settings.

Notes

z This printer allows you to make the following DPOF settings:

- Image format : CIFF, Exif (JPEG), JFIF, and Exif (Tiff)

- Print type - Standard : The images for which you specified “Standard”
using the DPOF function are printed.

- Print type - Index : The images for which you specified “Index” using
the DPOF function are printed according to the index
print layout.

- Images to Print : Only the images specified using the DPOF function
are printed (images cannot be specified on the
operation panel.)

- Copies : Images are printed according to the numbers of
copies specified using the DPOF function (number
of copies cannot be specified on the operation
panel).

- Other functions (addition of comments, trimming/rotation, etc.) are not

supported.

z Images are automatically scaled according to the paper size. The upper,

lower, left, and/or right portion(s) of the image may be missing depending
on the size of the paper you use.

1 Turn on the printer and load the paper.

See “Loading Paper” on page 12.

2 Set the DPOF mode.

(1) Insert the memory card containing DPOF information into the card slot.

See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 7.
The DPOF print confirmation screen is displayed.

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(2) Use the buttons to select Yes

press the OK
The print confirmation screen is displayed

OK button.

OKOK

Yes and then

YesYes

Note

Displayi

LCD

DPOF Printing can also be started from the Menu

Menu.

MenuMenu

1. With the memory card containing DPOF information inserted in
the printer, press the Menu

Menu button.

MenuMenu

2. Use the buttons to select DPOF

DPOF and then press the OK

DPOFDPOF

button.

3 Start printing.

(1) Confirm the print settings.

To change any of the settings, press the Settings
See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 23.

(2) Press the Print

Print button.

PrintPrint
The images will be printed according to the DPOF information on the memory
card.

Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images

You can use the Settings
Borderless print, and Date (format).

 Settings Menu Display

z

Settings button to set the following items: Paper Size or Type, Bordered or

SettingsSettings

ng an image on the

Settings button.

SettingsSettings

OK

OKOK

z

Displaying the print confirmation
screen on the LCD

Settings

Settings button

SettingsSettings

Settings

Settings button

SettingsSettings

Settings

Settings button

SettingsSettings

Properties screen

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 How to Make Settings

(1)

1 Select an item to set.

Use the buttons to select the paper size.

(2) Press the OK

After the paper size is set, Paper type

(3) Repeat the same steps to set the necessary items.

OK button.

OKOK

Paper type tab is displayed.

Paper typePaper type

2 Finalize the Settings.

(1) When you have completed the necessary settings, press the Settings

The Setting confirmation

Setting confirmation is displayed.

Setting confirmationSetting confirmation

(2) Confirm the settings and press the OK

The screen returns to the state before the Settings

 Other Setting Items

OK button.

OKOK

Settings button was pressed.

SettingsSettings

Settings button.

SettingsSettings

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 Page Size

Page Size

Page Size Page Size

Select the paper size for the print job.
If you specified 5" × 7" as the Paper Size, the layout cannot be
specified.

 Paper Type

Paper Type

Paper Type Paper Type

Select the paper type.
If you select Plain paper

Plain paper, Borderless printing cannot be done.

Plain paperPlain paper

 Borderless Printing

Borderless Printing

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing

Borderless

Borderless.......... Prints on the whole paper without a border.

BorderlessBorderless
Bordered

Bordered............ Prints with a border.

BorderedBordered

 Date

Date

Date Date

YYYY/MM/DD

YYYY/MM/DD ..... Prints the date the photo was taken in the

YYYY/MM/DDYYYY/MM/DD

format YYYY/MM/DD (2003/10/22).

MM/DD/YYYY

MM/DD/YYYY ..... Prints the date in the format MM/DD/YYYY (10/

MM/DD/YYYYMM/DD/YYYY

22/2003).

DD/MM/YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY ..... Prints the date in the format DD/MM/YYYY (22/

DD/MM/YYYYDD/MM/YYYY

10/2003).

Date off

Date off .............. Does not print the date the photo was taken.

Date offDate off

 Print Quality

Print Quality

Print Quality Print Quality

Select the print quality.

 Photo Optimizer

Photo Optimizer

Photo Optimizer Photo Optimizer

Exif Print

Exif Print .....................Optimizes photos based on the

Exif PrintExif Print

information at the time the photo was
taken with a digital camera compatible
with Exif 2.2.

Vivid Photo

Vivid Photo..................Selects the Vivid Photo function (Greens

Vivid PhotoVivid Photo

and blue are printed more brightly) is
used.

POP

POP.............................Photo Optimizer PRO function

POPPOP

(automatically corrects the image
brightness and color) is used together.

VP+POP

VP+POP.......................Vivid Photo function and Photo Optimizer

VP+POPVP+POP

PRO function are used.

Photo optimizer off

Photo optimizer off ......No photo optimization functions are

Photo optimizer offPhoto optimizer off

performed.

 Noise Reduction

Noise Reduction

Noise Reduction Noise Reduction

If Noise reduction on

Noise reduction on is set, digital camera noise (which may be

Noise reduction onNoise reduction on

seen in dark areas or areas such as sky) is reduced.

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Printing Photographs Directly from

Printing Photographs Directly from

Printing Photographs Directly from Printing Photographs Directly from
a Digital Camera

a Digital Camera

a Digital Cameraa Digital Camera

Connecting a digital camera or digital video camcorder to the printer allows you to print captured
images directly without using a computer. Use the USB cable that came with your digital camera
to connect to the printer.

Notes

z Use only a “PictBridge” or Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital

camera or digital video camcorder for printing directly.

z This section describes how to operate a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct”

compatible camera. For instructions on operating a “PictBridge” compliant
camera, refer to

z When you print directly from a digital camera, you need to operate the

printer from the camera itself.

z You are recommended to use mains power rather than the battery pack to

power the camera when it is connected to a printer. If you do use a battery
pack, ensure that it is fully charged.

Direct Printing from PictBridge-compatible Digital Camera

Media Types for Digital Camera

.

When you print from a digital camera, you can use the following media:

Digital Camera Setting

Digital Camera Setting Media Type

Digital Camera SettingDigital Camera Setting

Card #1 Photo Paper Pro 4"x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm

Card #2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm

Card #3 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5" x 7"/127 x 177.8 mm

LTR Photo Paper Pro or Photo Paper Plus Glossy Letter size

A4 Photo Paper Pro or Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4 size

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Media Type

Media TypeMedia Type

Printing from a Digital Camera

1 Ensure that the printer is turned on.
2 Load the paper.

Load the paper as shown below.

(1) Load the media with the more glossy surface facing up.

(2) Align the media on the right.

(3) Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side

of the media.

3 Connect the digital camera and the printer.

(1) Ensure that the digital camera is turned off.

(2) Connect the digital camera and the

printer with the USB cable that came
with the digital camera.
The digital camera should turn on
automatically. If not, turn it on manually.

4 Start printing using the print function of the digital camera.

The message of “Digital camera connected” is displayed on the printer LCD.

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(1) Display the image you want to print in the Replay

If the camera will not change to the Replay
user's manual's instructions for changing the camera to the Replay

will display on the LCD display of the digital camera when the printer is

correctly connected.

Replay mode, refer to your digital camera

ReplayReplay

Replay mode.

ReplayReplay

Replay mode.

ReplayReplay

(2) Press the SET

(3) Select Style

date printing On or Off.

(4) After specifying the style, specify a number of copies, select Print

press the SET

Notes

z For the digital camera operation and troubleshooting, refer to your digital

z For the digital video camcorder operation, print error messages, and

z You can make the following prints directly from a digital camera:

z The digital camera does not support the following functions:

z To disconnect the cable connected between the digital camera and printer,

SET button to display the Print

SETSET

Style and specify the Paper

StyleStyle

SET button.

SETSET

camera manual. For print error message, refer to “Cannot Print Properly from
the Digital Camera” on page 46.

troubleshooting, refer to your digital video camcorder manual.

- A standard print from the image displayed in the single display mode or in
the index display mode.

- Specified numbers of images, or an index print using the DPOF function.
* Images other than Exif may not be index printed.

- The images taken with Exif 2.2 compatible digital camera will be adjusted
by using the Photo Optimizer PRO function.

- If date printing is set on the digital camera, the date of shooting will be
printed (excluding the index print).

- Images will be scaled automatically according to the size of the media set
on the digital camera.

-Print quality setting

- Maintenance
* The print head cannot be aligned through the digital camera. To align the
print head, use the operation panel of the printer.

follow the procedure below:

1.Disconnect the cable from the printer.

2.Turn off the digital camera.

3.Disconnect the cable from the digital camera. When disconnecting the

cable, be sure to hold the connector by its sides.

Paper size, Bordered

PaperPaper

Print menu.

Print Print

Bordered or Borderless

BorderedBordered

Borderless printing, and

BorderlessBorderless

Print and then

PrintPrint

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Other Useful Functions

Other Useful Functions

Other Useful FunctionsOther Useful Functions

Using Photo Viewer

The Photo Viewer application allows you to preview the print image on the display of the
computer. In addition, photos can be printed at high speed through the use of the computer’s
performance.

Important To use the Photo Viewer, the printer must be connected to the computer and the

printer driver must have been installed on the computer. If the printer driver
has not been installed, install it following the procedure described in the

Setup Instructions

.

Easy

1 Ensure that the printer and the computer are turned on.
2 Start the Photo Viewer.

(1) Insert the memory card in the card slot.

See “Using a Memory Card” on page 7.

(2) Press the Photo Viewer

The current information is displayed on the display of
the computer.

• Print Image Displayed on the Display
of the Computer

Photo Viewer button.

Photo ViewerPhoto Viewer

3 Choose print settings and start printing.

Use the operation panel to choose print settings.
(1) Make print settings (media size and type, bordered/borderless, with/without

date).
See “Printing Photograph” on page 10.
The print image on the display changes according to the settings you make.

(2) Press the Print

Print button to start printing.

PrintPrint

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4 Exit the Photo Viewer.

Notes

(1) After printing finishes, press the Photo Viewer

the Photo Viewer.
To exit the Photo Viewer before printing finishes, cancel
printing and then press the Photo Viewer

Changing the Display Mode

To change the display mode of the Photo Viewer, press the F3
keyboard or click the display selection button on the screen.

The display selection buttonThe display selection button

The Photo Viewer is terminated in the following case:

z When a compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder is connected.
z When Read/write mode

z When a USB cable is disconnected.

Saving the data stored in the memory card to the hard disk of the computer

z The image data (JPEG/TIFF format)/movie data (AVI/MPEG)/or sound data

z Keep pressing the Photo Viewer

z If you press the Cancel

z The images will be saved in the location specified below. A folder will be

Read/write mode is selected in the Memory Card Utility (Windows) or

Read/write modeRead/write mode

BJ Utility (Macintosh).

(WAVE) stored in the memory card in the card slot can be saved on the hard
disk of the computer.

Photo Viewer button on the operation panel for 3 seconds

Photo ViewerPhoto Viewer
or longer. Saving of the image data starts and the name of the file currently
being saved and the name of the destination folder are displayed in the
Photo Viewer

Photo Viewer window.

Photo ViewerPhoto Viewer

Cancel button during the save operation, the save operation

CancelCancel

will be stopped.

created with a name and the date of the images were saved (YYYY_MM_DD).

- Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows Me: My Pictures

-Windows 98: My Document

- Mac OS X 10.2.1or later: Pictures

- Mac OS 9.0-9.2: Desk Top

My Document folder

My DocumentMy Document

Pictures folder

PicturesPictures

Photo Viewer button to exit

Photo ViewerPhoto Viewer

Photo Viewer button.

Photo ViewerPhoto Viewer

F3 key on the

F3F3

My Pictures folder

My PicturesMy Pictures

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Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of
the Computer

The memory card slot can be used as a memory card drive on the computer.

Important z To use the card slot of the printer as the memory card drive of the computer,

the printer must be connected to the computer and the Memory Card Utility
(Windows) or BJ Utility (Macintosh) must have been installed in the
computer. If the utility is not installed, install it following the installation
procedure explained in the

z When Read/write mode

W

Read/write mode is selected, neither printing nor maintenance can be

Read/write modeRead/write mode
done.
After you are finished with using the card slot as a memory card drive for
your computer, be sure to select Read-only mode

Easy Setup Instructions

Read-only mode again.

Read-only modeRead-only mode

.

1 Ensure that the printer and the computer are turned on.
2 Open the USB memory card setup window.

(1) Ensure that no memory card is inserted in the card slot. If a memory card is

inserted in the card slot, remove it. See “Removing a Memory Card” on page 9.

(2) Select All Programs

Utilities

Utilities, Memory Card Utility

UtilitiesUtilities
The USB Memory Card Settings

All Programs (or Programs

All ProgramsAll Programs

Memory Card Utility, and then USB Memory Card Settings

Memory Card UtilityMemory Card Utility

USB Memory Card Settings window appears.

USB Memory Card SettingsUSB Memory Card Settings

Programs) from the Start

ProgramsPrograms

3 Specify the read/write attribute.

(1) Click Next

(4) Click Complete

Next.

NextNext

The Read/write attribute setting

Read/write attribute setting window appears.

Read/write attribute settingRead/write attribute setting

Complete.

CompleteComplete

The selected read/write attribute is saved.

Start menu. Next, select Canon

StartStart

USB Memory Card Settings.

USB Memory Card SettingsUSB Memory Card Settings

(2) Specify the read/write attribute.

Read-only mode

Read-only mode

Read-only modeRead-only mode
... The card slot is used only for reading.

Be sure to select this mode when printing
images.

Read/write mode

Read/write mode

Read/write modeRead/write mode
... The card slot is used as the memory card

drive of the computer. Image data can be
written into the memory card.

(3) Click Next

Next.

NextNext
When you have selected Read/write mode
read the precaution and click Next

Read/write mode,

Read/write modeRead/write mode

Next.

NextNext

Canon

Canon Canon

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1 Ensure that the printer and the computer are turned on.

(1)S

2 Start the BJ Utility.

(1) Ensure that no memory card is inserted in the card slot. If a memory card is

inserted in the card slot, remove it. See “Removing a Memory Card” on page 9.

(2) Select Applications

Applications from the Go

ApplicationsApplications

Go menu, and then double-click the BJ Utility

GoGo

3 Specify the read/write attribute.

pecify the read/write attribute.

Read-only mode

Read-only mode

Read-only modeRead-only mode
... The card slot is used only for read.

Be sure to select this mode when printing
images.

Read/write mode

Read/write mode

Read/write modeRead/write mode
... The card slot is used as the memory card

drive of the computer. Image data can be
written into the memory card.

(2) Click OK

OK.

OKOK

The selected read/write attribute is saved.

Changing the Language Displayed

You can change the language displayed on the LCD.

1 Turn on the printer.

BJ Utility icon.

BJ UtilityBJ Utility

2 Select Maintenance

(1) Press the Menu

Maintenance from the Menu

MaintenanceMaintenance

Menu button.

MenuMenu

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Menu.

MenuMenu

(2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance

and then press the OK
The maintenance menu is displayed.

OK button.

OKOK

Maintenance

MaintenanceMaintenance

3 Select a language for display

(1) Use the buttons to select Languages

then press the OK
The language selection screen is displayed.

(2) Use the buttons to select a

language and then press the OK
The menu, selection items, and messages will
be displayed in the language you select.

OK button.

OKOK

Adjusting Contrast of the LCD

You can adjust contrast of the LCD, if it is too high or too low.

1 Turn on the printer.
2 Select Maintenance

(1) Press the Menu

Maintenance from the Menu

MaintenanceMaintenance

Menu button.

MenuMenu

Menu.

MenuMenu

(2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance

and then press the OK
The maintenance menu is displayed.

OK button.

OKOK

Languages and

LanguagesLanguages

OK button.

OKOK

Maintenance

MaintenanceMaintenance

3 Select Contrast

Contrast

ContrastContrast

(1) Use the buttons to select Contrast

then press the OK
The Contrast setting screen is displayed.

(2) Pressing the button increases contrast.

Pressing the button decreases contrast.

(3) After adjusting contrast at your discretion,

press the OK
The LCD display will be changed to the adjusted
contrast.

OK button.

OKOK

OK button.

OKOK

Contrast and

ContrastContrast

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Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation

The Quiet Mode allows you to significantly reduce the sound the printer generates during
operation. It is ideal when working at night or in crowded environments.

Important z Print speed may be somewhat slower than in the normal operating mode.

z Sound reduction is not as effective when certain printing options are

selected. Sound generated during printer warm up is the same as during
normal operation.

z The following operations are effective only when you are printing from a

memory card or from a digital camera connected to this printer. If you are
printing with your computer connected, specify the required settings in the
Printer Driver.

1 Turn on the printer.
2 Select Maintenance

(1) Press the Menu

3 Select Quiet mode

Maintenance from the Menu

MaintenanceMaintenance

Menu button.

MenuMenu

Quiet mode

Quiet modeQuiet mode

Menu.

MenuMenu

(2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance

and then press the OK
The maintenance menu is displayed.

(1) Use the buttons to select Quiet mode

then press the OK
The Quiet mode setting screen is displayed.

(2) Use the buttons to select On

press the OK

OK button.

OKOK

OK button.

OKOK

OK button.

OKOK

Maintenance

MaintenanceMaintenance

Quiet mode and

Quiet modeQuiet mode

On and then

OnOn

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Replacing an Ink Tank

Replacing an Ink Tank

Replacing an Ink TankReplacing an Ink Tank

When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully.
The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect
position.

With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the order indicated below.

• Magenta : BCI-6M • Black : BCI-6BK

• Photo Magenta : BCI-6PM Photo • Cyan :BCI-6C

• Yellow : BCI-6Y • Photo Cyan : BCI-6PC Photo

Knowing When to Replace an Ink Tank

If an ink tank needs replacing the Power
times as soon as printing begins. It is important to identify the empty tank using the LCD and
replace it.

Note

The following message appears on the LCD when ink is empty.
Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the front cover is closed.

Empty ink tank

Notes

Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels.
See “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect” on page 38.

z To continue printing, select Yes
z To cancel printing, select NO

Power lamp will change from green to orange and flash four

PowerPower

The ink tank with symbol is out of ink. Replace with a new ink tank.

• Press the Cancel

•Press the Resume
tank.
When printing is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you
continue printing with an empty ink tank, it may cause a problem.

When Low Ink is Detected

When printing starts, the message is displayed on the LCD.

[!] indicates ink low. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as
possible.

Cancel button to cancel the current print job.

CancelCancel
Resume button to resume printing with an empty ink

ResumeResume

Yes and then press the OK

YesYes

NO and then press the OK

NONO

OK button.

OKOK

OK button.

OKOK

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Replacing Ink Tanks

When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.

1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover.

The print head holder moves to the center.

2 Remove the empty ink tank.

(1) Push the tab in and remove the ink tank.

Do not touch the lock lever; remove
only the ink tank.

Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the

surrounding area.

z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations

regarding disposal of consumables.

3 Prepare a replacement tank.

(1) Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape.

(2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it.

Important z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak

and stain your clothes and hands.

z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it.
z Once the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port.
z Ensure that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the

perforation. If there remains a part of the orange tape, ink may not be
ejected correctly.

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4 Install the ink tank.

(1) Insert the ink tank in the print head holder.

(2) Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.

5 Close the front cover.

The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now
complete.

Notes

z To maintain optimal Print Quality, use an ink tank within six months

of first use.

z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer

and leave it out in the open. An ink tank left out in the open and then
reinstalled in the printer may not function properly.

z Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-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 performance.

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Printing Maintenance

Printing Maintenance

Printing MaintenancePrinting Maintenance

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect

When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect (even if ink remains in the ink tanks), see if
the print head nozzles are clogged and clean them first. Follow the procedures below and
maintain the print head.

Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following:

z Open the front cover and make sure whether the ink tank contains ink. If it is

out of ink, replace it. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 36.

z Ensure that all the orange tape of the ink tank has been peeled off.
z Press “PUSH” on the ink tank and ensure that the ink tank is installed

securely.

z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings.

Step1

“Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 39

If the print quality is poor If white stripes are noticeable

Step2

“Print Head Cleaning” on page 40

If the problem remains

Step3

“Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 41

Note

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If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer
Care Center.

Step2

“Aligning Print Head - Auto head align”

on page 42

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head
nozzles and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or
the color is incorrect.

1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter plain paper in the printer.
2 Printing the nozzle check pattern.

(1) Press the Menu

(5) Examining the nozzle check pattern.

Menu button.

MenuMenu

(2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance

press the OK
The maintenance menu is displayed.

(3) Use the buttons to select Nozzle check

press the OK
The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed.

(4) Use the buttons to select Yes

OK

OK button.

OKOK
The nozzle check pattern is printed.

OK button.

OKOK

OK button.

OKOK

Maintenance and then

MaintenanceMaintenance

Nozzle check and then

Nozzle checkNozzle check

Yes and then press the

YesYes

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.
Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.

Note

If any ink tanks have run out of ink, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed
correctly. In this event, replace the relevant ink tanks.

(1) White stripes in this pattern require a print head

cleaning.
When white stripes appear

See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 40.

(2) Uneven patterns indicate that the print head

requires alignment.
When lines are uneven When lines are even

See “Aligning Print Head - Auto head align” on
page 42.

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Print Head Cleaning

Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged.
Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary.

1 Ensure that the printer is on.
2 Print Head Cleaning.

(1) Press the Menu

Important Do not perform any other operations until the print head cleaning

Note

Menu button.

MenuMenu

(2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance

then press the OK
The maintenance menu is displayed.

(3) Use the buttons to select Head cleaning

then press the OK
The confirmation screen is displayed.

(4) Use the buttons to select Yes

the OK

OK button.

OKOK

finishes. This takes about 50 seconds.

After print head cleaning finishes

After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to
verify that the print head nozzles are clean.
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 39.

OK button.

OKOK

OK button.

OKOK

Maintenance and

MaintenanceMaintenance

Head cleaning and

Head cleaningHead cleaning

Yes and then press

YesYes

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When ink is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly.
See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 36.

If the print quality remains poor, repeat head cleaning 3 times.

If the print quality still remains poor, perform head refreshing.
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 41.

Print Head Deep Cleaning

If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try print head deep cleaning,
which is a more powerful process. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this
procedure only when necessary.

1 Ensure that the printer is on.
2 Print Head Deep Cleaning.

(1) Press the Menu

Important The process takes one or two minutes to complete, so simply wait until

Note

Menu button.

MenuMenu

(2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance

then press the OK
The maintenance menu is displayed.

(3) Use the buttons to select Deep cleaning

then press the OK
The confirmation screen is displayed.

(4) Use the buttons to select Yes

the OK

OK button.

OKOK

the Power

Power lamp stops flashing.

PowerPower

After print head cleaning finishes

After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to
verify that the print head nozzles are clean. See “Printing the Nozzle
Check Pattern” on page 39.

OK button.

OKOK

OK button.

OKOK

Maintenance and

MaintenanceMaintenance

Deep cleaning and

Deep cleaningDeep cleaning

Yes and then press

YesYes

When one of the ink tanks does not print, see “Replacing Ink Tanks” on
page 36.

If the problem remains, make sure that ink remains in the ink tank, turn
off the printer's power for at least 24 hours, and then perform deep
cleaning of the print head again.

If the problem still remains, the print head may be damaged. Contact
the Customer Care Center.

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Aligning Print Head - Auto head align

Aligning the print head allows you to print without shifts in the color registration.
There are two ways to align the print head, automatic or manual. First, try adjusting the print
head automatically. If the automatic print head aligning does not work or if you wish, you can
adjust the print head manually. See “Adjusting the Print Head Manually” on page 44.

1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter plain paper in the printer.
2 Align the print head automatically.

(1) Press the Menu

Note

Menu button.

MenuMenu

When Automatic Print Head Aligning Cannot Execute Correctly

When automatic print head aligning cannot execute correctly, the power
lamp flashes orange 11 times and the message “Failed to align print
head” is displayed on the LCD. Please follow the procedure below.

1. Press the Reset

2. Open the front cover and check if there is ink left. If there is no ink

(2) Use the buttons to select Maintenance

then press the OK
The maintenance menu is displayed.

(3) Use the buttons to select Auto head align

and then press the OK
The confirmation screen is displayed.

(4) Use the buttons to select Yes

the OK

OK button.

OKOK
A pattern is printed and the print head is
automatically aligned.

Reset button to clear the error.

ResetReset

left, replace the ink tanks. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 36.

OK button.

OKOK

OK button.

OKOK

Maintenance and

MaintenanceMaintenance

Auto head align

Auto head alignAuto head align

Yes and then press

YesYes

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3. Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print nozzles are
clean. See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 39.

4. Move the printer so that the paper output is not in direct sunlight
and try automatic print head aligning again.

5. If the error persists, adjust the print head manually. See
“Adjusting the Print Head Manually” on page 44.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

Let’s take a look at countermeasures against troubles which may occur during use of the printer.

Note

Here, we will discuss errors indicated on the LCD, problems that might occur
during direct printing from the digital camera, and problems that are also likely
to occur while using the Photo Viewer. If you cannot find the symptom
corresponding to a certain problem, refer to the

User’s Guide

.

z “A Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page 43
z “Ink does not come out/ Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/ White Streaks” on

page 45

z “Printed Surface is Scratched” on page 45
z “Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on page 46
z “An Error Message is Displayed While Using the Photo Viewer” on page 47

A Message is Displayed on the LCD

If a message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding countermeasure described below.

Message Try This

No images. Image data edited/processed on the computer should be printed from the computer, not

Waste ink tank almost full. Press the Resume

Read-write mode enabled. The memory card utility started on the computer has write-enabled the card slot. When

Failed to align print head Press the Resume

Cannot communicate with digital
camera.

Unsupported device connected. Disconnect the camera connection cable, press the Resume

from the camera.

Resume button to recover from the error.
You can print images for a while but you cannot print any more image when the waste ink
tank becomes full. Contact the Customer Care Center.

the card slot is write-enabled, the printer cannot print images.
When you have finished writing data to the card, select the read-only mode. For the
cancellation procedure, see “Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the
Computer” on page 31.

(1) Open the front cover and check if there is ink left. If there is no ink left, replace the ink

(2) Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print nozzles are clean.

(3) Move the printer so that the paper output is not in direct sunlight and try automatic

(4) If the error persists, adjust the print head manually on page 44.

Disconnect the camera connection cable, press the Resume
the cable once more.
The digital camera should be turned on automatically. If not, turn it on manually.

the cable once more.
If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that you are using a digital camera or
digital video camcorder that is not supported by this printer.
Connect only digital cameras or digital video camcorders that are compatible with this
printer.

ResumeResume

Resume button and follow the procedure below.

ResumeResume

tanks. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 36.

See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 39.

print head aligning again.

Resume button, and then connect

ResumeResume

Resume button, and then connect

ResumeResume

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Message Try This

Photo Paper Tray is lowered.
Turn the dial to use the sheet
feeder.

Error code Turn off the printer, remove the power cord plug from the outlet, plug the power cord

• When paper feeding is set to be done from the Photo Paper Tray, paper cannot be fed
from the Sheet Feeder.
Turn the knob on the Photo Paper Tray to change the way to feed paper.

• The size of paper loaded in the Photo Paper Tray may be different from the paper size
selected on your digital camera or the operation panel of the printer.
When printing from the digital camera, change the paper size setting of the digital
camera to the size of paper loaded in the Photo Paper Tray.
When using the digital camera that cannot select the paper size or when printing from
a memory card, change the setting on the operation panel of the printer.

back in, and then turn on the printer again.
If the same error persists, contact the Customer Care Center.

Note

Adjusting the Print Head Manually

If the automatic print head adjustment does not work or if you wish to adjust
the print heads manually, follow the procedure below.

1. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter plain paper in the printer.

2. Press the Menu

3. Use the buttons to select Maintenance

Menu button.

MenuMenu

Maintenance and then press the OK

MaintenanceMaintenance

OK

OKOK

button.

4. Use the buttons to select Manual head align

Manual head align and then press the OK

Manual head alignManual head align

button.

5. Use the buttons to select Yes
OK

OK button.

OKOK

Yes and then press the

YesYes

6. The message "Did the pattern print properly?" is

displayed on the LCD.
Use the buttons to select Yes

OK

OK button.

OKOK

Yes and then press the

YesYes

7. Examine the printed pattern and enter the number of

column "A" with fewest white stripes using the
buttons.

8. Press the OK

OK button.

OKOK

9. Use the button and move the cursor to column "B".

10.Repeat Steps (6) through (8) and enter the pattern

numbers up to column "G".

OK

OKOK

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11.After entering the pattern numbers up to column "G",

press the OK

OK button.

OKOK

If the Same Error Persists

If the same error persists after a countermeasure is taken according to the
above errors, turn off the printer, remove the power cord plug from the outlet,
plug the power cord back in, and then turn on the printer again.

 Ink does not come out/ Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong/ White

Streaks

Possible Cause Try This

Ink tank is not seated
properly/Ink tank is empty

Incorrect paper type On the operation panel, confirm that the Media Type

Print head nozzles clogged
or misaligned

Media not loaded print-side upCheck that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.

Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them if necessary.

• Check to see if all the orange tape has been removed as shown in (1). If a part of the
orange tape remains as shown in (2), remove it.

If an ink tank is empty: See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 35.

Media Type selected matches the paper loaded.

Media TypeMedia Type

Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.
When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head.

• If the ink supply is uneven: See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 40.

• If straight lines are misalign: See “Aligning Print Head - Auto head align” on page 42.

Note Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty media for loading and

handling.

 Printed Surface is Scratched

Possible Cause Try This

Inappropriate Paper Type is
used.

Note

If the printed surface is still scratched:

• Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled.
See “Print Media to Avoid” on page 12.

• Note that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper when using
Borderless Printing. Ensure that the paper you are using is compatible with Borderless
Printing.

Follow the procedure below and set the Thick paper
procedure also applies to direct printing from your camera.

1. Press the Menu

Menu button.

MenuMenu

2. Use the buttons to select Maintenance
button.

3. Use the buttons to select Thick paper
and then press the OK

Thick paper to Thick paper

Thick paper Thick paper

Maintenance and then press the OK

MaintenanceMaintenance

Thick paper from the Maintenance menu

Thick paper Thick paper

OK button.

OKOK

4. Use the buttons to select Thick paper
press the OK

OK button.

OKOK

* After printing is completed, return the Thick paper

Auto

Auto.

AutoAuto

Thick paper. This

Thick paperThick paper

OK

OKOK

Thick paper and then

Thick paperThick paper

Thick paper to

Thick paper Thick paper

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 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera

The following messages may be displayed on the cameras or camcorders when images
are printed directly. Take the appropriate action to correct the error.

This section describes errors that can occur when you connect a Canon “Bubble Jet
Direct” compatible digital camera to the printer.

Notes

z Images can be printed directly from a “PictBridge” or Canon “Bubble Jet

Direct” compatible digital cameras and digital video camcorders connected
to this printer.

z If the connected digital camera or digital video camcorder is not supported

by this printer, the Power
happens, disconnect the connection cable and press the Resume

Power lamp on the printer will flash nine times. If this

PowerPower

Resume button.

ResumeResume

z If the operation time or data transmission time is too long, a communication

time error may occur and no more images can be printed. If this error occurs,
disconnect the camera connection cable, press the Resume

Resume button and then

ResumeResume
connect the cable once again.
The digital camera should be turned on automatically. If not, turn it on
manually.

z A low ink warning is not displayed on the digital camera.
z For more details, also refer to the user’s manual for the digital camera or

digital video camcorder.

Error message on camera Try This

Printer in use Images are printed from the computer.

Printer warming up Wait until warm-up ends.

No Paper Load the paper in the printer and press the Resume

Paper Jam Remove the jammed paper, load new media, and press the Resume

Printer cover open Close the front cover.

No print head The Power

Waste tank full The waste ink tank is nearly full.

Printer error An error requiring servicing has occurred. (The Power

Wait until printing ends.

Resume button on the printer.

ResumeResume

Resume button.

ResumeResume

Power lamp on the printer flashes five times.

PowerPower
No print head is installed. Install a print head according to the Easy Setup
Instructions.
When there is a print head installed, the print head is defective.
Contact the Customer Care Center.

Press the Resume
Customer Care Center as soon as possible.

alternately orange and green.)
Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from the power supply, plug the power
cord back in, and then turn on the printer. If the same error occurs, contact the
Customer Care Center.

Resume button on the printer to recover from the error. Contact the

ResumeResume

Power lamp on the printer flashes

PowerPower

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An Error Message is Displayed While Using the Photo
Viewer

If one of the following messages appears while using the Photo Viewer, printing may be disabled
or the Photo Viewer may be forced to terminate.

Error Message Try This

Executing maintenance. Printing cannot be done in the maintenance mode.

Insert a memory card. Insert a memory card after checking its orientation.

The printer’s card slot has been

write-enabled. ......

There is a problem with the
memory card or it is not inserted.

......

Insufficient disk space. ...... The hard disk of the computer does not have a sufficient free space.

Insufficient memory. ...... The computer does not have sufficient free memory. Close some applications or

A digital camera is connected to

the printer. ......

Failed to communicate with the

printer. ......

Failed to print. ...... An unexpected error occurred during printing.

An internal error (code = nnnn)

occurred. ......

(n: Alphanumeric character)

See “Using a Memory Card” on page 7.
If a memory card has already been inserted, remove it and then insert it again. Next,
check that the Indicator lamp stays on.

The memory card utility started on the computer has write-enabled the card slot.
When the card slot is write-enabled, the printer cannot print images.
When you have finished writing data to the card, cancel the write-enable mode. For
the cancellation procedure, see “Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive
of the Computer” on page 31.

• The memory card is inserted incorrectly.
Insert the memory card after checking its orientation. See “Using a Memory Card”
on page 7.
If a memory card has already been inserted, remove it and then insert it again.
Next, check that the Indicator lamp stays on.

• The memory card cannot be read.
Image data edited/processed on the computer must also be printed from the
computer.

Delete unnecessary files on the hard disk to create sufficient free space, then start
the Photo Viewer again.

increase memory, then start the Photo Viewer again.

Printing from a computer or the operation panel cannot be done when a digital
camera or digital video camcorder is connected to the printer.
After completion of operation from the digital camera, disconnect the connection
cable.

The computer cannot communicate with the printer.
Check whether the cable is connected securely between the printer and computer.
Turn the printer off and on again, then start the Photo Viewer again.

Turn the printer off and on again.

An internal error occurred.
Turn the printer off and on again, then start the Photo Viewer again.
If the same error persists, reboot the computer and then start the Photo Viewer
again.

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Index

Index

A

A Message is Displayed on the LCD ............................. 43

Adjusting Contrast ..................................................... 33

Adjusting the Print Head Manually .............................. 44

Aligning Print Head .................................................... 42

An Error Message is Displayed While Using the Photo

Viewer .................................................................... 47

Auto head align .......................................................4, 42

B

BCI-6BK ..................................................................... 35

BCI-6C ....................................................................... 35

BCI-6M ....................................................................... 35

BCI-6PC Photo ............................................................ 35

BCI-6PM Photo ........................................................... 35

BCI-6Y ........................................................................ 35

BJ Utility ..................................................................... 32

Borderless Printing ..................................................... 25

Bubble Jet Direct ........................................................ 26

C

Cancel Button ............................................................... 3

Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera ............. 46

Card eject button .......................................................... 9

card slot cover .............................................................. 8

Change the settings ................................................... 11

Changing the Display Mode (Photo Viewer) ................. 30

Changing the Language Displayed .............................. 32

Colors are Wrong ........................................................ 45

CompactFlash (CF) Card .........................................7, 8, 9

Contrast ..................................................................4, 33

D

Date ........................................................................... 25

Deep cleaning .........................................................4, 41

digital camera ............................................................ 26

digital video camcorder .............................................. 26

DPOF .......................................................................4, 23

DPOF Printing ............................................................. 22

E

Empty ink tank ........................................................... 35

Enlarge/Reduce the area for trimming ......................... 17

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ........................... 39

Exif Print .................................................................... 25

H

Head cleaning .........................................................4, 40

I

Indicator Lamp ..........................................................3, 8

Ink does not come out .................................................45

Inserting a Memory Card ...............................................7

L

Languages ..............................................................4, 33

Load Limit Mark ..........................................................13

Loading the Print Media ..............................................12

Low Ink .......................................................................35

M

Manual head align ..................................................4, 44

Media Types for Card Direct Printing ............................14

Media Types for Digital Camera ...................................26

memory card .................................................................7

Memory Card Utility ....................................................31

Memory Stick ....................................................... 7, 8, 9

Menu Button .................................................................2

Menu Displays ..............................................................4

Microdrive ............................................................ 7, 8, 9

Move the area for trimming .........................................17

MultiMedia Card ................................................... 7, 8, 9

N

Noise Reduction ..........................................................25

Nozzle check ..........................................................4, 39

O

OK Button .....................................................................2

Operation Panel ............................................................2

P

Page Size ...................................................................24

Paper Type .................................................................24

Photo Optimizer ..........................................................25

Photo optimizer off .....................................................25

Photo Optimizer PRO ..................................................25

Photo Viewer ..............................................................29

Photo Viewer Button ...............................................3, 29

PictBridge ...................................................................26

POP ............................................................................25

Power Button ................................................................2

Power Lamp ..................................................................2

Print all ..................................................................4, 18

Print Button ..................................................................3

Print Head Cleaning ....................................................40

Print Head Deep Cleaning ............................................41

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Index

Print index ..............................................................4, 19

Print Media to Avoid ....................................................12

Print Quality ................................................................25

Printed Surface is Scratched ........................................45

Printing a specified area ..............................................16

Printing all images ......................................................18

Printing an Image ........................................................10

Printing an Image List ..................................................19

Printing from a Digital Camera .....................................27

Printing is Blurred .......................................................45

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ................................39

Q

Quiet mode .............................................................4, 34

R

Read/write attribute setting ........................................31

Read/write mode ..................................................31, 32

Read-only mode ....................................................31, 32

Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation .....................34

Removing a Memory Card ............................................. 9

Replacing an Ink Tank .................................................35

Resume Button ............................................................ 2

Rotate the trimming area .............................................17

S

Saving the data stored in the memory card ..................30

SD card .....................................................................8, 9

Secure Digital (SD) Card ............................................... 7

Select layout ...........................................................4, 20

Set the Trimming Mode ...............................................17

Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the

Computer ................................................................31

Settings Button ............................................................ 2

Settings Menu Display ................................................23

SmartMedia Card ..................................................7, 8, 9

Specify images .......................................................4, 15

Specifying the layout ..................................................20

Specifying the number of copies to print ......................15

Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images ...............23

V

Vivid Photo .................................................................25

VP+POP ...................................................................... 25

W

White Streaks .............................................................45

T

Thick paper .............................................................4, 45

To zoom in to an image ................................................. 3

Trimming ....................................................................16

Trimming Button .......................................................... 2

Troubleshooting ..........................................................43

Turn on the printer ......................................................12

U

USB Memory Card Settings ..........................................31

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