Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 23
For Further Details... 23
Specifications 24
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QA7-2790-V01
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Exif Print
This printer supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By
connecting to an Exif Print-compliant digital camera, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is
used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital
apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”
ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur NMB-003 d'Industrie
Canada intitulée « Appareils numériques ».
International ENERGY STAR® Program
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR
that promotes energy saving through the use of computer and other office equipment.
The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions
that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business
can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers.
Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
®
Office Equipment Program is a global program
Power Requirements
Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. Using the incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are
as follows:
AC 100-127 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Printer Model: K10234 (i905D/i900D)
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Preface
Shipping Materials
Thank you for purchasing a Canon Bubble Jet Printer.
Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or is damaged, contact your Canon
Authorized Dealer or Sales Representative.
Printer
Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM
Quick Start Guide
* A USB cable should be purchased separately according to your computer. For details on cable
specifications, refer to page 2.
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the
instructions indicated by these symbols.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Also read the Safety Precautions in the User’s Guide. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid
personal injury or damage to the printer.
Direct Printing Guide
Print Head
6 Ink Tanks
Photo Paper Tray
The screens in this guide refer to the i905D. The operations are exactly the same with i900D.
Trademark Notices
•Canon® is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
• BJ is a trademark of Canon Inc.
•Microsoft
countries.
• Apple, Mac, Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
• MEMORY STICK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• SmartMedia™ is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• Microdrive is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks appearing in this Quick Start Guide are the property of
their respective owners.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever
without the express written permission.
®
and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other
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Setting Up
1Preparing the Printer
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Place the printer on a flat surface.
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Remove the tape from the printer as
shown.
The tape position is subject to change.
2Connecting the Printer to the Computer
Use a USB cable.
Recommended: Canon or other computer manufacturer cable, up to 5 meters in length.
• If your computer has an earth connection, make sure that this is attached.
• If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the
power outlet after turning off the printer.
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Follow the steps below to install the printer driver
correctly.
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Ensure that the printer and the
computer are switched off.
2222
Connect the cable.
If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard
screen appears when carrying out the following operations, click
Cancel and turn off the computer.
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3Installing the Print Head
• Never attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your
hands are wet.
• Never damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy
objects on the power cord.
• Never use any power supply other than the standard power supply available in the country of
purchase. Using the incorrect voltage and frequency could cause a fire or electric shock.
• Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
Installing the Print Head
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Plug the printer in.
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Turn on the printer. Do NOT turn on the
computer yet.
The POWER lamp flashes and the printer begins to
operate. Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit.
ON
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Open the front cover.
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print head holder
The print head holder moves to the center.
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Remove the tape.
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lock lever
d
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Raise the lock lever.
Do not touch internal parts other than the lock lever.
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Remove the protective cap from the
print head.
print hea
print head
• Do not touch the print
head nozzles or
electrical contacts.
• Do not attempt to
reattach the protective
cap once it has been
removed.
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Place the print head in the holder.
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Lock the print head into place by
nozzles
lowering the lever.
Do not touch the lock lever once the print head has been
installed.
electrical
contacts
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Installing the Ink Tanks
• For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
• Do not drop or shake ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
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Take out the Magenta ink tank.
2222
Pull the orange tape in the direction of
the arrow and remove the clear film.
protective cap
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Hold the ink tank as shown in the
diagram and remove the protective cap.
ink port
• Do not squeeze the sides of
the ink tanks as this may
cause the ink to leak out and
stain your clothes and hands.
• Do not touch the ink port.
• Do not attempt to reattach the
protective cap once it has
been removed.
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Insert the Magenta ink tank into the
right-hand slot. Press the top until it
clicks into place.
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Use the same procedure to install the
other ink tanks in their appropriate slots.
Check the labels to make sure that each tank is in the
correct position.
• Only install the ink tanks in the positions specified
by the labels.
• If ink tanks are not installed in the right position,
colors will not be printed correctly. Immediately
reinstall the tank in the correct position and carry
out print head cleaning. For details, refer to the
User’s Guide.
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Close the front cover.
Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit (about 70
seconds).
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4Loading Paper
Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper
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Pull out the paper rest and the output
tray as shown.
print side
2222
To avoid paper jams, fan the stack to
remove static cling, then align the edges
of the stack by tapping it on a flat
surface.
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Load the paper, aligning it with the right
side of the sheet feeder.
You can load a maximum of 150 sheets of plain paper.
Do not exceed this limit.
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Press the paper guide and slide it
against the left side of the stack of
paper.
You now need to install the printer driver:
Windows:Go to page 8
Mac OS X:Go to page 11
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5Installing the Printer Driver
If you are printing with only Direct Print, skip this chapter and go to “Aligning Print Head –
Operation Panel” on page 17.
Installing the Printer Driver – Windows
• Do not disconnect the cable or remove the CD-ROM during the installation. The driver cannot be
correctly installed.
• The screens below refer to Windows XP installation. Screen may differ depending on the operating
system you are using.
• When installing the printer driver in Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on to the system as a
member of the Administrators group.
If the following screen appears automatically, click
driver.
Special Notes for Windows 98 or Windows Me USB Users
Click
Cancel
connected to your computer.
to quit the screen and turn off the printer. Next, remove and replace the USB cable
OFF
Cancel
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Ensure that the printer and computer
are switched off.
2222
Turn on the computer and start
Windows. If any applications
automatically run, quit them.
Disable any virus detection programs.
Do NOT turn the printer on at this stage.
and follow steps 1 to 8 to install the printer
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Place the Setup Software & User’s
Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
• If the CD-ROM does not run automatically, click
Start and select My Computer, and then doubleclick the CD-ROM icon. For non-Windows XP
users, double-click My Computer in the
Windows screen, and the CD-ROM icon.
• If the language selection screen appears, select a
language, then click
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Follow the instructions displayed on
Next
.
screen. When the screen shown on the
left is displayed, click Install.
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When the screen shown on the left
appears, turn the printer on.
If the printer is recognized, the printer driver will be
automatically installed.
ON
If the connection is not recognized, refer to the
section “Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for
Windows Users)” on page 23.
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Click OK.
Before you use the printer, you must carry out print head
alignment on page 14.
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Click Install to install the memory card
utility.
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Click OK.
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When the screen shown on the left
appears, click Exit.
Before you use the printer, you must carry out print head
alignment on page 14.
• The User’s Guide is also installed when you install the printer driver. To view the User’s Guide,
double-click the User’s Guide short-cut icon on the desk top.
• If a message prompting you to restart the computer
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is displayed
, click Ye s .
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Installing the Printer Driver – Macintosh
• Do not remove or insert the USB cable during installation, as this may result in the computer or
printer not operating normally.
• Before installing the driver, disable all virus detection programs.
• For Mac OS 8.6-9.x users, refer to the Printer Driver Guide for Mac OS 9 for instructions on how to
install the printer driver.
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Turn on the Mac.
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Place the Setup Software & User’s
Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
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Double-click the Mac OS X folder, and
then double-click the Printer Driver
folder.
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Double-click i905D.mpkg (or
i900D.mpkg).
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Enter an administrator name and a
password, then click OK.
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Click Continue.
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Read the License Agreement and click
Continue, then click Agree.
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Select a destination to where you want
to install the printer driver, and click
Continue.
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Click Install.
10
10
A message asking for your confirmation
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to restart your computer is displayed on
the screen. Read the message, then
click Continue Installation.
Software installation will start.
11
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Software installation is complete.
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Restart your computer.
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Double click the Memory Card Utility
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folder of the Mac OS X folder.
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13
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Double click BJUtility.mpkg.
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14
14
Enter an administrator name and a
1414
password, then click OK.
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Click Continue.
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16
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Read the License Agreement and click
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Continue, then click Agree.
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17
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Select a destination to where you want
1717
to install the memory card utility, and
click Continue.
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Click Install.
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19
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A message asking for your confirmation
1919
to restart your computer is displayed on
the screen. Read the message, then
click Continue Installation.
Software installation will start.
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Software installation is complete.
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Restart your computer.
Before you use the printer, you must carry out print head
alignment on page 16.
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6Aligning the Print Head
This operation must be carried out when using the printer for the first time. Aligning the print head positions
allows you to print without shifts in the color registration.
Aligning the Print Head – Windows
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Click Start and select Control Panel,
Printers and Other Hardware, and
then Printers and Faxes.
For non-Windows XP users, click Start, then select
Settings, Printers.
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Click the icon for your printer.
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Open the File menu and select:
• Windows XP/Windows 2000 →
[Printing Preferences...]
• Windows Me/Windows 98 → [Properties]
to open the setting screen.
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Click the Maintenance tab, and click
Print Head Alignment.
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Check that paper is loaded in the printer
and click OK. If a message warning you
not to perform other operations is
displayed, click OK.
It takes about 60 seconds to start printing.
The pattern is printed, and the print head is aligned
automatically.
The printer is now ready to use.
If pattern is not printed successfully open the front cover
and ensure that the ink tanks are correctly installed.
In the following cases, automatic print head
alignment may not work properly.
• The ink tanks are not installed securely./Ink tanks
have run out of ink.
• The plain paper other than A4 size is loaded in the
printer.
• The nozzles of the print head are clogged.
• The paper output tray is exposed to strong
sunlight.
In those cases, refer to Troubleshooting of User’s
Guide to solve this problem.
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Aligning the Print Head – Macintosh
For Mac OS 8.6-9.x users, refer to the Printer Driver Guide for Mac OS 9 for instructions on how to
align the print head.
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Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer
driver was installed, the
Utilities
folder.
(2) Double-click the
(3) Select
(4) Select
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Print the pattern.
(1) Select
(2) Click
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Check that paper is loaded in the printer
i905D
(or
Configure
click
i905D
(or
Select
click
.
Test P r i n t
Print Head Alignment
Applications
Print Center
i900D
.
i900D
from the pop-up menu.
icon.
) from the
) from the
.
Name
Product
folder, and the
list and
and click OK.
It takes about 60 seconds to start printing.
The pattern is printed, and the print head is aligned
automatically.
The printer is now ready to use.
If pattern is not printed successfully open the front cover
and ensure that the ink tanks are correctly installed.
list and
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In the following cases, automatic print head
alignment may not work properly.
• The ink tanks are not installed securely./Ink tanks
have run out of ink.
• The plain paper other than A4 size is loaded in the
printer.
• The nozzles of the print head are clogged.
• The paper output tray is exposed to strong
sunlight.
In those cases, refer to Troubleshooting of User’s
Guide to solve this problem.
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Aligning Print Head – Operation Panel
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Press the Menu button.
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Use the buttons to select
Maintenance and then press the OK
button.
The maintenance menu is displayed.
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Use the buttons to select Auto
head align and then press the OK
button.
The confirmation screen is displayed.
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Use the buttons to select Yes.
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Check that paper is loaded in the printer
and press the OK button.
It takes about 60 seconds to start printing.
The pattern is printed, and the print head is aligned
automatically.
The printer is now ready to use.
If pattern is not printed successfully, open the front cover
and ensure that the ink tanks are correctly installed.
In the following cases, automatic print head
alignment may not work properly.
• The ink tanks are not installed securely./Ink tanks
have run out of ink.
• The plain paper other than A4 size is loaded in the
printer.
• The nozzles of the print head are clogged.
• The paper output slot is exposed to strong
sunlight.
In those cases, refer to Troubleshooting of User's
Guide to solve this problem.
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Basic Operations
• If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately switch the
printer off and always unplug the printer. Contact your local Canon service representative.
• To avoid injury, never put your hand or fingers inside the printer while it is printing.
Printing with Windows
Adjusting the print settings according to your needs allows you to produce better quality prints.
In this section, we will use WordPad for the purpose of explanation. The procedures you use and the screens
that appear on your computer may differ according to the application that you use.
Printing
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Print the document from the application.
On the
File
menu, click
Check the application’s users manual for the actual
procedures.
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Ensure your printer is selected, then
click:
Print
.
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• Windows XP →[Preferences]
• Windows Me/Windows 98 → [Properties]
• Windows 2000 →[Main] tab
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Specify the required settings and click
OK.
If you use anything other than plain paper, please
refer to “Basic Print Settings” on page 19.
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To start printing, click OK.
Printing will start in a few moments.
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Basic Print Settings
For the best print quality, specify the minimum requirement settings in the
Main
tab. To get the best
results, ensure that you select the media loaded in the printer when printing on paper other than plain
paper.
(6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) Media TypeSelect the media loaded in the printer.
(2) Print QualitySelect one option from High, Standard and Draft. Select Custom to
(3) Color AdjustmentIf you wish to control the color adjustment settings in more detail,
(4) Preview before printingSelect this to check the layout before printing.
(5) HelpClick this for a more detailed explanation of the functions in the tab.
(6) ?Click this to change the cursor shape to ?. By clicking on the item’s
set the print quality manually.
select Manual.
(This may not appear in Windows XP or Windows 2000. If this
happens, click Start then select All Programs (or Programs) Canon i905D (or Canon i900D) - Guide).
name with this ? cursor, an explanation will be displayed.
• Clicking the Print Advisor allows you to change to the most appropriate print settings simply by
answering questions when prompted.
• Use the application to set the paper size and paper orientation. Before printing, open the settings
screen and check that the Page Size in the Page Setup tab is the same as that specified within
application.
• Refer to the User’s Guide for more information about printer driver functionality.
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Printing with Macintosh
Adjusting the print settings according to your needs allows you to produce better quality prints.
Printing
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Open the Page Setup dialog box in
your application.
On the
File
menu, click
application’s users manual for the actual procedures.
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Specify the page setup.
For details, refer to “Page Setup” on page 21.
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Open the Print dialog box in your
application to print the document.
Page Setup
. Check the
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On the
File
menu, click
users manual for the actual procedures.
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Specify the print settings according to
Print
. Check the application’s
your requirements.
For details, refer to “Basic Print Settings” on page 21.
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Click Print.
Printing will start in a few moments.
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Page Setup
Use the
Page Setup
dialog box to specify the paper size settings.
Basic Print Settings
Select paper size
you wish to use.
For the best print quality, specify the minimum requirement settings in the
Quality & Media
from the pop-up menu to change the display of the dialog box. To get the best results,
Print
dialog box. Select
ensure that you select the media loaded in the printer when printing on paper other than plain paper.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Media TypeSelect the media loaded in the printer.
(2) Print ModeSelect the type of document you want to print.
(3) PrintClick this to start printing.
To specify more detailed settings for the print quality, click Detailed
Setting.
• See Help for more information about other printer driver functions.
Click in the Page Setup dialog box or the Print dialog box.
• Refer to the User’s Guide for more information about printer driver functionality.
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Print Head Maintenance
If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Color Does Not Print
Perform print head cleaning to improve the print quality. Ensure that the printer is turned on and follow
the instructions below.
•Windows
Open the printer driver settings screen and click the
See page 14 for details on how to open the setting screen.
• Macintosh
Open the
See page 16 for details on how to open the
BJ Printer Utility
, and select
Cleaning
from the pop-up menu. Click
BJ Printer Utility
When the Printer Runs out of Ink
Replace the empty ink tank with a new one.
Specify the following ink tanks when purchasing.
• Magenta: BCI-6M
• PhotoMagenta: BCI-6PM Photo
• Yellow: BCI-6Y
lock lever
• Black: BCI-6BK
• Cyan: BCI-6C
• PhotoCyan: BCI-6PC Photo
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Open the front cover and remove the
empty ink tank.
Do not touch the lock lever.
Maintenance
.
tab. Click
Cleaning
Cleaning
.
.
22
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Install the new ink tank.
Close the front cover when finished.
For more details about maintenance, refer to the
User’s Guide.
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Appendix
Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)
If installation of the printer driver does not proceed as instructed in this Quick Start Guide, there may be a
problem with the USB driver installation.
Try reinstalling the printer driver.
Reinstalling
If you cannot proceed beyond the
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Click Cancel.
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When the Terminate Installation screen is
Printer Port
screen:
displayed, click OK.
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Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM.
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Turn the printer off.
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Restart the computer.
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Reinstall the printer driver (see page 8).
For Further Details...
For more information, place the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
User’s Guide Contents
The “User’s Guide” is HTML manual you can browse through on your computer.
Contents
• Printer parts and their functions
• Further printing techniques
• Routine maintenance
How to View the User’s Guide
For Windows
Double-click the
the desk top, or select
from the
)-
User's Guide
i900D
Start
User's Guide
All Programs
menu, then
.
short-cut icon on
(or
Canon i905D
Programs
(or
• Printing media
• Troubleshooting
• Specifications
For Macintosh
(1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer.
)
(2) Double-click the
Canon
(3) Double-click the
(4) Select a language folder.
(5) Double-click the icon for the
i905D_i900D_UG_ENG.htm
Manual
User’s Guide
folder.
folder.
file.
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Specifications
Printer
Printing resolution:
4800* X 1200 dpi. max.
* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.
Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern):
Black printing
Max speed (Custom Setting 5): 8 ppm
Standard: 3.7 ppm
Color printing
Max speed (Custom Setting 5): 7 ppm
Standard: 2.6 ppm
*1 1500 characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain paper mode with Windows XP
printer driver
*2 Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No.5 pattern at standard and plain paper mode with
Windows XP printer driver
Supported recording media:
CompactFlash Card, SmartMedia Card, SD Card, MultiMedia Card, Microdrive
(Other memory cards can be used through the adapter which is compatible with the above.)
Supported recording formats:
JPEG (DCF/CIFF/Exif 2.2 or earlier/JFIF), TIFF (Exif compliant), DPOF compliant
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 4" X 6"/
101.6 X 152.4 mm), Card #3 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5" X 7"/127.0 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)
Layout Print:
Standard: Borderless / with border, Index Print: 15-80 images
Print Quality:
1 level
Effect:
Exif Print Compatible
DPOF Functions:
Ver. 1.00 compatible (Index print, number of copies, select images, print special characters (date/
image no.))
BJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements
For Windows
• Use a computer equipped on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 can
operate.
• USB* interface
• Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation (including temporary files)
Windows XP/Windows 2000: 75MB
Windows Me/Windows 98:40MB
(Including the capacity for the electronic manual)
* USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre-installed Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows Me, or Windows 98. (This includes Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Me
upgraded from pre-installed Windows 98 or later)
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For Macintosh
• Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB interface on which Mac Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or
later or OS 8.6-9.x can operate.
• Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation
Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later: 110 MB
Mac OS 8.6-9.x: 40 MB
• The following functions are not supported when using Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later:
- Duplex Printing
- Photo Optimizer Pro
Additional Systems Requirements for Electric Manual
• Pentium® 75 MHz equivalent or higher processor (Pentium® 133MHz equivalent or higher processor
recommended)
• 2x or higher CD-ROM drive (4x or higher recommended)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
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The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer.
For details on ink tank replacement, refer to "Print Head Maintenance" in this guide.