Canon i900D Series Photo Printer Quick Start Guide.
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Ordering Information
For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers.
Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets)7074A005
High Resolution Paper (8.5" x 11"/100 sheets)1033A011
Matte Photo Paper (8.5" x 11"/50 sheets)7981A004
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6"/20 sheets)7980A007
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets)7980A006
Photo Paper Pro Perforated (4"x 6"/20 sheets)5699A005
Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing (4"x 6"/20 sheets)1029A014
Photo Paper Pro (8.5" x 11"/15 sheets)1029A004
Transparencies (8.5" x 11"/50 sheets)1043A004
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printer and how to use them. For more information, view the i900D
User's Guide
the online help within your printer driver interface:
installed on your computer, the i900D User's Guide
describes some of the features of your i900D
User's Guide, or use
User's GuideUser's Guide
While in the printer's Properties window, press the F1
the upper right corner. Then click the feature you want to know more
about, or click Help
Click in the Page Setup
Turning on the Printer
1Press the Power button.
The Power
Power lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to a steady (non-
PowerPower
flashing) green when the printer is ready.
Help when displayed.
HelpHelp
Page Setup dialog box or the Print
Page SetupPage Setup
Print dialog box.
PrintPrint
F1 key, or click ???? in
F1F1
Importantz Before unplugging the power cord, turn off the printer and
ensure that the green lamp has gone out.
z If the Power
2
Power lamp changes to orange and begins flashing,
PowerPower
refer to the section "Handling Error Messages
Handling Error Messages" on page 48.
Handling Error MessagesHandling Error Messages
Loading Paper
Print Media to Avoid
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce
unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
• Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
• Damp paper
• Paper that is too thin (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
• Paper that is too thick* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)
*non-Canon branded paper
•Picture postcards
• Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker
• Envelopes with a double flap
• Envelopes with pressure seals
• Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
• Any type of paper with holes (such as loose-leaf)
Basic Printing
Loading the Print Media
This section describes how to load plain paper into your printer.
• For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use with its
various printers, refer to the section "Using Speciality Media
• Consult the
speciality media into the printer.
User’s Guide
for detailed instructions on how to load envelopes and
Using Speciality Media" on page 5.
Using Speciality MediaUsing Speciality Media
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
ImportantWhen paper is curled, gently bend them in the opposite direction until
the paper becomes completely flat.
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Basic Printing
2Prepare to load paper.
3Load the paper.
Load Limit Mark
Load Limit Mark
Load Limit Mark Load Limit Mark
Do not load beyond
this Load Limit Mark.
(1) Open the paper rest.
(2)
Open the cover and pull out
the paper output tray.
(1) Insert the paper into the
sheet feeder with print
side facing up.
(3) Pinch the paper guide
and slide it against the left
side of the stack of paper.
Notes
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(2) Align the paper stack
against the right side of
the sheet feeder.
z Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray.
z Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. For specific
drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.
z The i900D comes with the Photo Paper Tray.
See "Using the Photo Paper Tray"
Using the Photo Paper Tray" for loading 4" x 6" paper
Using the Photo Paper Tray" Using the Photo Paper Tray"
25.
for loading 4" x 6" paper on page
for loading 4" x 6" paper for loading 4" x 6" paper
Basic Printing
Using Speciality Media
Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality.
Photo Quality Media
•Photo Paper Pro
• Photo Paper Pro Perforated
• Photo Paper Plus Glossy
• Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
• Matte Photo Paper
• Glossy Photo Paper
• High Resolution Paper
Media Suited to Business
Documents
• High Resolution Paper
• Transparencies
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Basic Printing
Canon Speciality Media
Media NamePaper Rest Load LimitPrinter Driver Settings
for Media Type
*
Photo Paper ProLetter: up to 10 (5) sheets
4" x 6" : up to 20 sheets
Photo Paper Pro Perforated4" x 6" : up to 20 sheetsPhoto Paper Pro
Photo Paper Plus GlossyLetter: up to 10 (5) sheets
5" x 7" : up to 10 (5) sheets
4" x 6" : up to 20 sheets
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Letter: up to 10 (5) sheets
4" x 6" : up to 20 sheets
Matte Photo PaperUp to 10 (5) sheetsMatte Photo Paper
Photo Paper Pro
*
Photo Paper Plus Glossy
*
Photo Paper Plus Glossy
**
Glossy Photo PaperLetter: up to 10 (5) sheets
Glossy Photo Paper
4" x 6" : up to 20 sheets
High Resolution PaperUp to 80 (20) sheetsHigh Resolution Paper
T-Shirt Transfers1 sheetT-Shirt Transfer
TransparenciesUp to 30 (10) sheetsTransparency
Notes
z When using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb), up to 150 (50) sheets can be set.
Select Plain Paper
z For detailed description of print media types, refer to the
Plain Paper from the printer driver Media Type
Plain PaperPlain Paper
Media Type.
Media TypeMedia Type
User’s Guide
z The numbers in ( ) are the numbers of sheets you can load into the Sheet
Feeder when the Photo Paper Tray is attached.
* : When paper cannot be fed normally, load the necessary number of sheets in
the auto sheet feeder with them separating from each other to avoid them
from sticking together.
**:Print settings are easier to select if you use the applications included on the
Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM
when printing with Photo Paper Pro
Perforated.
For instructions on how to print from the software applications, refer to the
Photo Application Guide
.
.
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Printing with Windows
Basic Printing
Notes
z The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the
software application you are using.
z The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP.
1Create a document or open a file to print.
2Open Printer Properties dialog box.
(1) Select Print
Print from the application software's File
PrintPrint
File menu.
FileFile
(2) Ensure that Canon i900D
is selected.
(3)
Click Preferences
Properties.
Properties.
Properties.Properties.
Canon i900D
Canon i900DCanon i900D
Preferences or
PreferencesPreferences
Note
In Windows 2000, click the Main
Main tab in the Print
MainMain
Print dialog box.
PrintPrint
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Basic Printing
3Specify the required settings.
Notes
(1) Click Media Type
(2) Click OK
z From the Page Setup
printed.
z To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom
Main
Main tab. You can control quality in the Set Print Quality
MainMain
z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the
Guide
z Select Preview before printing
displays a preview screen that allows you to confirm the selected
printing effects and how your document will look when printed.
Some applications do not contain the function to display the
preview.
z The print settings are automatically changed according to the type of
paper loaded in the printer if Plain Paper
Type
Type. However, some types of media might not be recognized
TypeType
correctly by the printer. To ensure high printing quality, you are
recommended to select the desired type of paper in Media Type first.
Page Setup tab select the correct document size to be
Page SetupPage Setup
or Help.
Preview before printing by clicking the check box. This
Preview before printingPreview before printing
Plain Paper has been selected in Media
Plain PaperPlain Paper
Media Type to select
Media TypeMedia Type
the media loaded in the
printer.
OK.
OKOK
Custom and click Set
CustomCustom
Set Print Quality dialog box.
Set Print QualitySet Print Quality
Set on the
Set Set
User’s
Media
Media Media
4Print the document.
Note
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You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the Cancel
button on the printer.
(1) Click Print
Print.
PrintPrint
Cancel
CancelCancel
Printing with Macintosh
Basic Printing
Notes
z The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the
software application you are using.
z The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS X.
1Create a document or open a file to print.
2Select Paper Size.
(1) Select the Page Setup
Page Setup
Page Setup dialog box opens.
Page SetupPage Setup
Page Setup from the application software's File
Page SetupPage Setup
File menu.
FileFile
(2) Select i900D
(3) Select the desired paper
(4) Click OK
i900D from Format for
i900Di900D
size from the Paper Size
pop-up menu.
OK.
OKOK
Format for.
Format forFormat for
Paper Size
Paper SizePaper Size
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Basic Printing
3Specify the required settings.
(1) Select Print
Print from the application software's File
PrintPrint
Notes
z The print settings are automatically changed according to the type of
z When you select the print mode appropriate to your document from
File menu.
FileFile
(2) Select Quality & Media
from the pop-up menu.
(3) Select the Media Type
the pop-up menu.
(4) Select the print mode
appropriate to your
document from the Print
Mode
Mode pop-up menu.
ModeMode
(5) Click Print
paper loaded in the printer if Plain Paper
Type
Type. However, some types of media might not be recognized
TypeType
correctly by the printer. To ensure high printing quality, you are
recommended to select the desired type of paper in Media Type first.
the Print Mode
Print Mode, the document will be printed in color and print
Print ModePrint Mode
quality suited to the characteristics of Media Type
Printing a top-quality photo
Printing a top-quality photo: Select when printing documents
Printing a top-quality photoPrinting a top-quality photo
consisting of photographs and graphics featuring fine
color gradation.
Plain Paper has been selected in Media
Plain PaperPlain Paper
Media Type you have selected.
Media TypeMedia Type
Quality & Media
Quality & MediaQuality & Media
Media Type from
Media TypeMedia Type
Print.
PrintPrint
Print
Print Print
Media
Media Media
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Printing tables and charts
Printing tables and charts: Select when printing documents
Printing tables and chartsPrinting tables and charts
consisting of graphs and graphics (illustrations) with
strong color definition.
Printing a composite document
Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents
Printing a composite documentPrinting a composite document
consisting of text.
Detailed Setting
Detailed Setting: You can fine-tune the Print Quality and Halftoning
Detailed SettingDetailed Setting
settings.
Refer to the
z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the
Guide
or Help.
z You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the Cancel
button on the printer.
User’s Guide
.
User’s
Cancel
CancelCancel
Advanced Printing
Advanced Printing
Advanced PrintingAdvanced Printing
Accessing Printer Driver
The Printer Properties
Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an
Printer PropertiesPrinter Properties
application, or directly from the Windows Start
Start menu.
StartStart
Advanced Printing
Notes
z This manual refers to Windows XP operation.
The operations may vary depending on your operating system.
z Depending on your application program, the command and menu names
may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer
Properties
Properties dialog box. For more details, see the user's manual for your
PropertiesProperties
application.
Printer
PrinterPrinter
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application
Program
1In your application, select the command to print a document.
The Print
Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print
PrintPrint
Print from the File
PrintPrint
File menu.
FileFile
2Ensure that the Canon i900D is selected. Then click Preferences (or
Properties).
The Printer Properties
Printer Properties dialog box opens.
Printer PropertiesPrinter Properties
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start
Menu
This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to
specify printer settings common to all application programs.
When the Printer Properties
appear, including the Details
dialog box is opened from within an application.
For more information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windows
documentation.
Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the Start
Printer PropertiesPrinter Properties
Details tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties
DetailsDetails
Start menu, additional tabs
StartStart
Printer Properties
Printer PropertiesPrinter Properties
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Advanced Printing
1Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then
Printers and Faxes.
For non-XP Windows users, click Start
Start, select Settings
StartStart
Settings, and then Printers
SettingsSettings
Printers.
PrintersPrinters
2Select the Canon i900D icon.
3Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties).
The Printer Properties
Printer Properties dialog box opens.
Printer PropertiesPrinter Properties
Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs
Improving Printed Images
Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images:
Paper and Ink
Paper and Ink
Paper and InkPaper and Ink
Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media, and inks for printing
photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See the inside
back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for this printer.
Printer Driver Settings
Printer Driver Settings
Printer Driver SettingsPrinter Driver Settings
The printer driver has a variety of settings that can be used to creatively enhance the
colors and output of your photographs. Many of these features are covered in this
chapter.
For more detailed information, see the i900D
Notes
You can also access the online help in either of the following ways
depending on your operating system:
z Press the F1
z Click in the upper right corner, then click the feature you want to
know more about.
z Click Help
z Click in the Page Setup
F1 key
F1F1
Help when displayed.
HelpHelp
Page Setup dialog box or the Print
Page SetupPage Setup
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User's Guide
.
Print dialog box.
PrintPrint
Advanced Printing
Adjusting Print Quality
Features that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be
controlled with the printer driver.
The i900D automatically adjusts printer settings to improve print quality based on the
media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on). You can also customize the Print
Quality settings if desired.
See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program"
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application ProgramOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program
on page 11.
2Select Custom in Print Quality, then click Set... to open the Set Print
Quality dialog box.
3Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality.
4When the process is complete, click OK.
1Open the Print dialog box.
See "Printing with Macintosh
Printing with Macintosh" on page 9.
Printing with MacintoshPrinting with Macintosh
2Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed
Setting.
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Advanced Printing
3Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality.
4When the process is complete, click OK.
To automatically optimize the image:
To automatically optimize the image:
To automatically optimize the image:To automatically optimize the image:
Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographic image created with a
digital camera. Use this feature to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and
over- or under-exposure before printing.
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1Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program"
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application ProgramOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program
on page 11.
2Click the Effects tab.
3Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box.
4Click OK.
Advanced Printing
To use
To use Vivid Photo option:
To use To use
Vivid Photo option:
Vivid Photo option:Vivid Photo option:
Vivid Photo intensifies background colors such as fields, trees, oceans and skies,
while maintaining natural skin tones in the images.
Note
To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo
To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo
In Windows Me or Windows 98
If Background Printing has been disabled, the Vivid Photo function is
not available.
Vivid Photo check box on the Effects
Vivid PhotoVivid Photo
Vivid Photo check box under Special Effects
Vivid PhotoVivid Photo
Effects tab.
EffectsEffects
Special Effects.
Special EffectsSpecial Effects
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Advanced Printing
To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera:
To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera:
To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera:To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera:
Photo Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions, such as the sky
and dark portions of the images captured with your digital camera.
Note
To use Photo Noise Reduction, select the Photo Noise Reduction
Effects
Effects tab.
EffectsEffects
In Windows Me or Windows 98
If Background Printing has been disabled, the Photo Noise Reduction
function is not available.
Photo Noise Reduction check box on the
Photo Noise ReductionPhoto Noise Reduction
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To use Photo Noise Reduction, select the Photo Noise Reduction
Special Effects
Special Effects.
Special EffectsSpecial Effects
Photo Noise Reduction check box under
Photo Noise ReductionPhoto Noise Reduction
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