Canon iP90 User Guide

Table of Contents
How to Use This Manual
Safety Precautions
Printer Parts and Their Function
Further Printing Techniques
Printing Media
Checking the Status of the Printer
Routine Maintenance
Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Index

Index Contents FAQs

FAQS

Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong
Printer Moves But The Ink Is Not

Ejected

Cannot Install Printer Driver
Printing Does Not Start
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange
Error Writing/Output to USBnnn or

MPUSBPRNnn

Colors are Unclear
Paper Jams
Paper Does Not Feed Properly
White Streaks

Table of Contents

How to Use This Manual

How to Read This Manual

Safety Precautions

Printer Parts and Their Function

Front View
Operation Panel
Rear View
Inside the Printer

Further Printing Techniques

Printing Photographs

Printer Driver Functions

Printer Driver Functions

BJ Printer Utility

Printing Media

Compatible Media Types
Photo Paper Pro PR-101
Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101
Matte Photo Paper MP-101
Glossy Photo Paper GP-401
High Resolution Paper HR-101N
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D
T-Shirt Transfers TR-301
Transparencies CF-102
Photo Stickers PS-101
Envelopes

Checking the Status of the Printer

BJ Status Monitor Functions

Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center)

Routine Maintenance

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print Head Cleaning
Print Head Deep Cleaning
Aligning the Print Head
Replacing an Ink Tank

Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility

Function of the Canon iP90 Setup Utility
Starting the Canon iP90 Setup Utility

Setup Utility Functions

Setup Utility Functions

Troubleshooting

Cannot Install Printer Driver
Print Quality is Poor
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen
Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera

Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication

Problems Relating to Windows

Appendix

Printing Area

Deleting Selected Printers
Uninstalling Printer Drivers
Uninstalling the On-screen Manual
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer
Transporting Printer
Traveling Abroad with the Printer
Specifications

Index

How to Use This Manual

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This manual refers to Windows XP Service Pack 2 (hereafter, called Windows XP SP2) and Mac OS X v.10.3.x
operation. The operations may vary slightly depending on your operating system.

Note The Bluetooth unit is not available to some regions due to the law of the countries or the regulations.

For details, countact your local Canon service representative.

How to Read This Manual

Let's take a look at how to read this manual. For instructions on how to use the browser, refer to the User's Guide
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Manual Configuration

This manual consists of three screens: Contents, Menu, and Description screen.

(1) Contents screen
(2) Menu screen
(3) Description screen

Using The Contents Screen

Clicking a title on the Contents screen will display the associated title page on the Description screen.
The title with the mark is displayed in two layers. Clicking the button will change the mark to the and

the titles in the lower layer displayed.

Using The Menu Screen

(1) Index: Clicking this option will display a list of indexes in the Description screen.
(2) Contents: Clicking this option will display a complete contents of titles of this manual.
(3) FAQs: Clicking this option will display frequently asked questions.

Using the Description Screen

(1) Clicking the character string with a blue underline allows you to jump to the associated page.

(2) : Clicking this button allows you to jump to the previous page.

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All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Safety Precautions

Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure
that you use your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not
described in this manual.

Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you

ignore any of these safety precautions.

Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to

flammable solvents such as alcohol or
thinners.

Power supply Never attempt to plug in or unplug

the printer from the power supply
when your hands are wet.

Always push the plug all the way into
the power outlet.

Never damage, modify,
stretch or excessively
bend or twist the
power cord. Do not
place heavy objects on the power
cord.

Never plug the printer
into a power socket
that is shared with
other equipment
(extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way
adapter, etc.).

Never use the printer if the power
cord is bundled or knotted.

If you detect smoke, unusual smells
or strange noises around the printer,
immediately unplug the printer at the
power supply and call for service.

Periodically, unplug
the printer and use a
dry cloth to wipe off
any dust or dirt
collected on the plug and the power
outlet. If the printer is placed at a
location exposed to a lot of dust,
smoke, or high humidity, the dust
collected on the plug absorbs
moisture and may cause insulation
failure and fire.

Use the universal AC adapter that
came with the printer (CANON,
K30244). Do not use it for other
products.

Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth

to clean the
printer. Never use
flammable
solvents such as
alcohol, benzene or thinners.
If flammable solvents come in contact
with electrical components inside the
printer, it could cause a fire or
electric shock.

Always unplug the printer from the
power outlet before cleaning the
printer.
If you accidentally switch the printer
on while cleaning it, you could injure
yourself or damage the printer.

Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or

modify the printer. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the printer.
The printer contains high-voltage
components. Never attempt any
maintenance procedure not described
in this guide.

Working around the
printer

Caution You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these

safety precautions.

Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location

Do not use flammable sprays near the
printer.
This could cause a fire or electric
shock if the spray comes into contact
with electrical components inside the
printer.

that is unstable or subject to excessive
vibration.

Do not install the printer in locations
that are very humid or dusty, in
direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a
heating source.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric
shocks, install the printer in a location
with an ambient temperature range of
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and
humidity of 10% to 90%
(condensation free).

Do not place the printer on a thick
rug or carpet.

Power supply Ensure that the area

around the power
outlet is kept clear at
all times so you can
easily unplug the power cord if
necessary.

Never remove the plug
by pulling on the cord.

Do not use an extension
lead/cord.

Working around the
printer

Never put your hands or fingers in
the printer while it is printing.

Do not carry or store
the printer with the
round side down.
A failure can result.

Do not place any object on the
printer.

Do not place metal objects (paper
clips, staples, etc.) or containers of
flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners,
etc.) on top of the printer.

If any foreign object (metal or liquid)
fall into the printer, unplug the power

Print heads and ink
tanks

cord and call for service.
For safety reasons store print heads

and ink tanks out of the reach of
small children.
If a child ingests any ink, consult a
doctor immediately.

Do not shake print heads or ink
tanks.
Ink may leak out and stain clothing or
the surrounding area.

Never touch the electrical
contacts on a print head
after printing.
The metal parts may be very hot and
could cause burns.

Universal AC Adapter When you pack the universal AC

adapter for travel or storage, never
wrap the cord around the body of AC
adapter to prevent the cord from
splitting or separating from the body
of the AC adapter and causing a short
circuit.

Printer Parts and Their Function

Front View

(1) Paper Support

Open before printing to support paper.

(2) Paper Guide

When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide.
To move the Paper Guide, slide it in the appropriate direction.

(3) Auto Sheet Feeder

Load paper here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time.

(4) Direct Print Port

Connects the printer to a Canon digital camera/PictBridge compliant camera.

(5) IrDA Interface Port

Connects the printer to a computer through a wireless IrDA connection.

(6) Print Head Cover

Open to replace the ink tanks.

(7) Paper Output Slot Cover

Printed paper ejects here.

(8) Paper Thickness Lever

Adjusts the gap between the Print Head and surface of the printing paper. Move the lever to the correct
position for the media in use.

(9) Operation Panel

See Operation Panel

Operation Panel

(1) POWER Button

Press to turn the printer on or off.

(2) RESUME/CANCEL Button

Press to resume printing once an error has been resolved. The printer will then initialize ready for
printing.
Also, to cancel printing in progress, press this button.

(3) POWER Lamp

Off : the printer is turned off.
Green : the printer is ready to print.
Flashing green : the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing.
Flashing orange : an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print.
Flashing orange and green alternately : an error has occurred that may require a service call.

Rear View

(1) USB Port

Connects the printer to a computer through a USB interface.

(2) AC Adapter Connector

Provides connection point for the Universal AC Adapter plug.

(3) Charger Connector

Connects the optional battery. For how to connect and use this connector, refer to the manual supplied
with the battery.

Inside the Printer

(1) Print Head Holder

Install the Print Head here.

(2) Print Head Lock Lever

Locks the Print Head into the holder.
Once the Print Head is installed, do not touch this lever.

(3) Bluetooth unit connector

Connect the optional Bluetooth unit here. This option is a unit that allows you to print wireless from a
Bluetooth device.
For further information, refer to the Bluetooth Unit BU-10 User's Guide.

Important The Bluetooth unit may not be available in some regions or countries due to the laws or

regulations applicable to those areas.
For details, contact a Canon service representative.

Never touch the transparent tape. The printer may be faulty and unable to print data.

*Transparent tape

Further Printing Techniques

Printing Photographs

Using Easy-PhotoPrint allows you to make borderless (full page) prints from images you took with a digital
camera.

Easy-PhotoPrint supports Exif Print.
The image captured with an Exif Print-compliant digital camera can be optimized using data, such as camera
settings (white balance, exposure time), etc. stored at the time of shooting, yielding extremely high-quality prints.

The photo applications are included in the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM that comes with the
printer. You can install the Easy-PhotoPrint program. Just go to your setup guide and follow the
instructions.

This chapter describes the steps used to print borderless photos with Easy-PhotoPrint under Windows XP.
The steps used under Macintosh are basically the same.
You can edit images taken with a digital camera by using the Red-Eye Correction and Digital Face
Smoothing functions, and then print them with Easy-PhotoPrint.

Easy-PhotoPrint can handle only JPEG files (file name extension: .jpg and .jpeg).

Note Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing

Photo Paper Plus Glossy (Letter/A4, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm)
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss (Letter/A4, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm)
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (Letter/A4, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm)
Photo Paper Pro (Letter/A4, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm)
Matte PhotoPaper (Letter/A4)
Glossy Photo Paper (Letter/A4, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Credit Card)

Printing Photographs

1 Start Easy-PhotoPrint.

(1) Store the photographs you took with your digital camera in a folder on the hard disk.

This section describes how to print photographs stored in the folder on the hard disk.

(2)

Click Start , select All Programs (or Programs ), Canon Utilities , Easy-PhotoPrint , and then Easy­PhotoPrint.

Double-click the hard disk icon, the Applications folder, the Easy-PhotoPrint folder, and then double­click the Easy-PhotoPrint icon.

The Image Selection sheet is displayed.

2 Select photographs.

(1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print.

All photographs in the selected folder are displayed.

*1 Guidance
*2 Thumbnail
*3 Folder window

(2) Click [ ] on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies.

*1 Increases the number of copies.
*2 Displays the specified number of copies.
*3 Decreases the number of copies.

Note

Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the Image Selection tab allows you to edit
and enhance the photos to be printed. For more information, refer to the Photo Application
Guide.

3 Select the paper.

(1) Click the Paper Selection tab.
(2) Select the size of the paper you use from Paper Size.
(3) Select the type of the paper you use from Media Type.

4 Select the layout.

(1) Click the Layout/Print tab.
(2) Select Borderless (full).

Note

Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the Layout/Print tab allows you to edit and
enhance the photos to be printed. For more information, refer to the Photo Application

Guide.

(3) Load the media specified in the Paper Selection tab.
(4)

Click Print.

Click Print. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Click Print in the Print dialog
box.

Printer Driver Functions

(1) See Main Tab
(2) See Page Setup Tab
(3) See Stamp/Background Tab
(4) See Effects Tab
(5) See Profiles Tab
(6) See Maintenance Tab

Note The screens in this section refer to Windows XP SP2 operation.

The equivalent screens may vary slightly depending on your operating system.

To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? mark then click

the desired item. To see a description of the operating procedures, click Help.

In Windows XP or Windows 2000

If the button does not appear, click Start and select All Programs (or Programs ), Canon iP90 and
Guide.

Main Tab

(1) Media Type

Ensure that this setting matches the media loaded in the printer.

(2) Print Quality

Select the Print Quality you require from the different options. To
select a custom Print Quality, select Custom and click Set.

(3) Color Adjustment

Select the method of color adjustment. To make detailed color
adjustments, select Manual , then click Set.

(4) Grayscale Printing

Select to print a grayscale version (black and white) of a color
document.

(5) Preview before printing

Select to check the layout before printing.

(6) Print Advisor

Click to start the Print Advisor.
The Print Advisor simplifies configuration of the printer driver. By

having the user answer a series of questions, the Print Advisor
automatically configures the printer driver settings.

(7) Print Options

When the size of the print data is adjusted automatically in accordance
with which port is to be used, the print time can be shortened. This
option is effective when IrDA and optional Bluetooth communications
are used and not a USB connection. Moreover, you can select the
option for spool data size to reduce print size.

Page Setup Tab

(1) Page Size

Ensure that the correct paper size is selected.

(2) Orientation

Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure that it is the same
orientation used in the application.

(3) Borderless Printing

The image is printed on the entire paper surface, so that no margins are
left on the four sides of the paper. The media types available for
Borderless Printing are

Photo Paper Pro PR-101
Glossy Photo Paper GP-401
Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101
Matte Photo Paper MP-101
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D

For all other media types, the print quality may decrease.
If you check the Broderless Printing check box, you can specify the

Amount of Extension.
Amount of Extension: When you select Borderless Printing, the

sections that extend beyond the paper are not printed because the
image is enlarged to a size slightly larger than the paper size. You can
use a slide bar to adjust how much the image extends beyond the
paper. Usually, you need not to adjust this setting. If you move the
slide bar to the left to reduce the extension amount, a border may
appear.

(4) Printing Type

Select a printing method from the following.
Normal-size Printing: The document is printed according to the

original dimensions. This setting is usually selected by default at
factory.

Fit-to-Page Printing: The document is automatically resized and
printed to fit into a specified page size.

Scaled Printing: The document is resized when printed. When this is
selected, you can specify Printer Paper Size and Scaling.

Page Layout Printing: Pages are reduced and printed so that multiple
document pages fit on each printed page.

Poster Printing: This enlarges and splits the print image across several
sheets of paper. The printed sheets can then be assembled to make a
large poster.

Booklet Printing: A multiple-page document is printed so that four
pages of the document fit on each printed page. The print order is set
automatically. After the document is printed, you can create a booklet
by folding and saddle-stitching the document.

(5) Duplex Printing

The document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing one
side, turn the ejected page over, and print on the other side.

(6) Staple Side

Select a staple side for binding.

(7) Specify Margin

Specify the staple margin.

(8) Reverse Order

Prints the document starting with the last page first.

(9) Collate

Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.

Stamp/Background Tab

(1) Stamp

Select the check box and choose the stamp.

(2) Place stamp over text

When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected,
the stamp is printed over the text.

(3) Define Stamp

This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected
stamp.

(4) Stamp first page only

When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected,
the stamp is printed only on the first page.

(5) Background

Select the check box and choose the background image you wish to
use.

(6) Select Background

This allows you to register a new background, or modify details of a
selected background.

(7) Background first page only

When Background is selected, you can select this check box. When

selected, the background image is printed only on the first page.

Effects Tab

(1) Simulate Illustration

This function manipulates color image data with certain effects. Select
the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast
slide bar.

(2) Monochrome Effects

Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box and choose
a color or use a custom color using Select Color.

(3) Vivid Photo

By using this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries,
where colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. A
major feature of this function is its ability to create vivid backgrounds
of fields, trees, oceans, and skies, while maintaining the natural skin
tones of people that appear in the images.

(4) Image Optimizer

Improves the contours and smoothes jaggedness that occur when
photographic or graphic image data is enlarged within an application.

(5) Photo Optimizer PRO

Optimizes the color of images taken from a digital camera or scanner.
It is especially effective for images affected by color imbalance and
over- or under exposure.

When printing several images on one page, optimization is usually
applied to each image according to its requirements. However, if the
image data has been manipulated using clipping, rotation or other such
operations, group optimization of all images on that page is
recommended. In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page
check box.

(6) Photo Noise Reduction

When printing images recorded with your digital cameras, blue skies
may be dappled or dark appearing rough. You can reduce this effect
with the Photo Noise Reduction function. Using this function with
photographs other than those taken with a digital camera may cause
images to be disturbed.

Profiles Tab

(1) Printing Profiles

This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the
Profiles tab.

The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified
in the Main , Page Setup , Stamp/Background and Effects tabs. The

Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings.

(2) Details

Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles.

(3) Description

Displays a description of the printer settings selected in Printing
Profiles. You can enter a description when saving the printer settings.

(4) Add to Profiles

Click to save the settings currently specified in the Main , Page Setup ,
Stamp/Background and Effects tabs. Select Current Settings in the
Printing Profiles list then click this button. The Add to Profiles dialog

box appears.

(5) Retrieve from Profiles

Click to activate registered printer settings. The contents of the Main ,
Page Setup , Stamp/Background and Effects tabs are changed by

selecting the printer settings in Printing Profiles and clicking this

button.
This button is disabled when Current Settings is selected.

(6) Delete

Click to delete unwanted printer settings. Select the unwanted item in
the Printing Profiles list and click Delete.

Current Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted.

Maintenance Tab

(1) Cleaning

Perform Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles.
Select this cleaning when the print result is unsatisfactory.
See Print Head Cleaning

(2) Deep Cleaning

Perform a more thorough Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head
Nozzles.

Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.
See Print Head Deep Cleaning

(3) Print Head Alignment

Aligns the Print Head.
Print Head Alignment is required when the print result is unsatisfactory

(e.g., displaced ruled lines).
See Aligning the Print Head

(4) Nozzle Check

Prints a nozzle check pattern to ensure that the Print Head Nozzles are
ejecting ink properly.

See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

(5) Ink Counter Reset

Resets ink counter to an initial value. Click this if you did not select
Yes when a confirmation message of ink tank replacement is displayed
after installing a new ink tank. Select the ink tank you have just
installed and click Execute.

(6) Low Ink Warning Setting

Click to set whether to display alerts, such as Display low ink warning
or Display a confirmation message of ink tank replacement. Modify
the settings, and click Send.

When Display a confirmation message of ink tank replacement is
selected, a message asking whether or not the ink tank has been
replaced is automatically displayed whenever an ink tank is replaced.

(7) Bottom Plate Cleaning

Click to clean the Bottom Plate smudged during duplex printing.
See Cleaning the Inside of the Printer

(8) Ink Usage Control

You can be set as the mode which saves black ink. Moreover, when a
black ink tank is empty and a new tank is not immediately available,
you can change to the mode which can be printed only in color ink as
an emergency measure.

(9) Power Off

Click to turn the printer off.

(10) Auto Power

This allows you to turn the printer off when no data is sent to the
printer for a certain period of time.

(11) Custom Settings

Click to modify the printer mode. Change the settings in the Custom
Setting dialog box and then click Send to change the printer mode.

(12) Quiet Mode

Set Quiet Mode to reduce the printing noise. You can set the times
during which the Quiet Mode is to be used.

However, the effect may be small, depending on the Print Quality
setting. If you use Quiet Mode, the print speed may be slower than
normal.

(13) Start Status Monitor

Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, to check the printer status and the
progress of printing jobs.

Print Head Cleaning

If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, perform Print Head cleaning to
unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head cleaning only when
necessary.

Note A Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.

1. Ensure that the printer is turned on.

2. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once, and then
release it.

If you pressed the Cleaning button on the Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern screen displayed after nozzle
check pattern printing, start the Print Head cleaning procedure from 3-(3).

1 Ensure that the printer is turned on.
2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

3 Start Print Head Cleaning.

(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Cleaning.
(3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click Execute.

Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is

displayed.

(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.

Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.

Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. This takes

about 60 seconds.

4 Check the Print Head condition.

(1) Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check dialog appeared after the cleaning are done.

When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
A nozzle check pattern will be printed.
Do not perform any operation until the printing of the nozzle check pattern is completed.

(2) Observe the printed nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.

For details, refer to

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern.

(3) If the problem persists after you performed Print Head normal cleaning three times, execute Print

Head deep cleaning.
For details, refer to

If you pressed the Cleaning button on the Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern screen displayed after a nozzle
check pattern printing, start the Print Head Cleaning procedure from 3-(3).

Print Head Deep Cleaning.

1 Ensure that the printer is turned on.
2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.

Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.

(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and

then the Utilities folder.

(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.

If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon.

(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.

3 Start Print Head Cleaning.

(1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu.
(2) Click Cleaning.
(3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click OK.

Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.

Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Cleaning is

displayed.

Important Do not perform any other operations until Print Head cleaning finishes. This takes about

60 seconds.

4 Check the Print Head condition.

(1) Click Print Check Pattern in the dialog appeared after cleaning are done.

A nozzle check pattern will be printed.
Do not perform any operation until the printing of the nozzle check pattern is completed.

(2) Observe the printed nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.

For details, refer to

(3) If the problem persists after you performed the Print Head normal cleaning three times, execute Print

Head deep cleaning.
For details, refer to

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern.

Print Head Deep Cleaning.

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows

Start menu.

Note This manual refers to Windows XP Service Pack 2 operation.

The operations may vary slightly depending on your operating system.

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from your Application

Program

The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program. This section describes only a
general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box.

1 In your application, select the command to print a document.

The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu.

2 Ensure that the Canon iP90 is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties).

The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

Note Depending on your application program, the command and menu names may differ, and there may be

more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. For further details, see the user's
manual for your application.

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 dialog box is opened from the Start menu, additional tabs appear, including the
Details tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application.

For further information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windows documentation.

1 Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and

Faxes.

For non-Windows XP users, click Start , select Settings , and then Printers.

2 Select the Canon iP90 icon.
3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties).

The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head Nozzles. Use this
function when printed results are blurred or a color is incorrect.

Note The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the

printer.

1. Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.

2. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes twice, and then
release it immediately.

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet

Feeder.

2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.

(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Nozzle Check.

(3) Click Print Check Pattern.

Note Click the Initial Check Items button. A confirmation message for printing the nozzle

check pattern is displayed.

(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
(5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern.

See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet

Feeder.

2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.

Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.

(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and

then the Utilities folder.

(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.

If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon.

(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.

3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.

(1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu.
(2) Click Nozzle Check.

(3) Click Print Check Pattern.

Note Click the Initial Check Items button. A confirmation message for printing the nozzle

check pattern is displayed.

(4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern.

See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

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 the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed properly.

Replace an ink tank.

See Replacing an Ink Tank

1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern.

(1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires cleaning.

When with lines missing (black ink)

(2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires cleaning.

When white stripes appear (color ink)

2 When cleaning is necessary, click on the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check dialog.

* Click the Cleaning button, then go to Print Head Cleaning.
See Print Head Cleaning

If there are neither missing lines nor white stripes in the nozzle check pattern, click Exit to finish the nozzle
check.

* Click the Cleaning button, then go to Print Head Cleaning.
See Print Head Cleaning

If there are neither missing lines nor white stripes in the nozzle check pattern, click Quit to finish the nozzle
check.

Replacing an Ink Tank

If the print result is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink.
Replace the ink tank with a new one. When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully.
The printer will not print properly if a wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect position.

Black: BCI-15 Black

See Replacing an Ink Tank
See Resetting the Ink Counter
See How Low Ink Warning Setting Works

Color: BCI-16 Color

Replacing an Ink Tank

When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.

1 Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then open the Print

Head Cover.

The Print Head Holder moves to the center.

2 Remove the empty ink tank.

(1) Push the tab.
(2) Remove the ink tank.

Then lift it from its slot.
Do not touch the Lock Lever; remove only the ink tank.

Important Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining

clothing or the surrounding area.

Discard empty ink tanks according to the local
laws and regulations regarding disposal of
consumables.

3 Prepare a replacement tank.

(1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange Protective Cap.

Important Do not re-attach the Protective Cap once you have

removed it.

Once the Protective Cap is removed, do not touch
the open ink port.

4 Insert the ink tank.

(1) Insert a new ink tank with it slightly slanted.
(2) Push down on the on the ink tank until it clicks into place.

5 Close the Print Head Cover.

The Print Head Holder moves to the right.

Important When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be

reset.

See Resetting the Ink Counter

Note To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank

within six months of its first use.

Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it
from the printer and leave it out in the open. This will
cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not
function properly if it is reinstalled.

Color ink consumption may occur even when black­and-white or grayscale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep
cleaning, which are necessary to maintain the printer's
capabilities.

When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace the ink
tank with a new one immediately. If printing is
continued with no ink in the ink tank, a problem may
occur. And, the Low Ink Warning dialog which tells
the exchange time of an ink tank cannot be indicated
properly.

Resetting the Ink Counter

When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. The low ink
warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset.

Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank

Replacement

If an ink tank is removed, the printer will output a message prompting you to
confirm replacement of the ink tank at the start of the next print job.

When an ink tank has been replaced, follow the procedure below to reset the
ink counter. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink
counter is reset.

Important If infrared communication is performed in Windows XP

or Windows 2000, the printer will not output the
message asking for confirmation of ink tank
replacement.
Reset the ink counter from the printer driver when you
replace the ink tank.

1 Check the message, and click Yes.

Note Mistakenly clicking No instead, will prevent the low ink

warning from functioning properly. If this happens, be
sure to open the driver's Properties dialog box and
manually reset the ink tank counter in the Maintenance
tab.

See Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box

2 Select the replaced ink tank, and click OK.

The dialog box allows you to select the replaced ink tank.
When both black and color ink tanks have been replaced, select both Black
and Color.
If you have not replaced the ink tank with a new one, click Cancel.

Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box

1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the

Maintenance tab.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start

Menu

2 Click Ink Counter Reset.
3 Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK.

Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.

1 Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was

installed, the Application folder, the Utilities folder, and then the
Printer Setup Utility icon.

If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the
Print Center icon.

2 Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.
3 Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.
4 Select Remaining Ink Level Setting from the pop-up menu.
5 Click Ink Counter Reset.
6 Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK.

How Low Ink Warning Setting Works

The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning
has been preset to be automatically displayed.

When you reset the ink counter, it will assume the ink tank is full regardless of how much ink
actually remains. The reset is the only way to match the counter value with an actual ink
volume. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank.

Low Ink Warning Display

The '!' shows a low ink level in the ink tank.

* The color ink becomes low.

Note How to Check Ink Level

Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab and then
Start Status Monitor.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when
printing is performed.

Open the BJ Printer Utility, and then select Ink Level Information from the

pop-up menu.

See Opening the BJ Printer Utility

How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly

Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank

The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronize it with the actual ink level.
The ink counter can only be adjusted when it is reset at the time a new ink tank is installed.

Do not reset the ink counter of an ink tank in use.

Synchronization of the counter and the actual ink level will not work properly.

Important If you did not reset the counter when you installed the current ink tanks, the low ink

warning may not function correctly, until the next time you replace the ink tanks.
Also, ensure that you treat both counters separately.

See Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?'

BJ Printer Utility

Opening the BJ Printer Utility

To open the BJ Printer Utility , follow the procedure below.

Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.

1 Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications

folder, and then the Utilities folder.

2 Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.

If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon.
The Printer List opens.

3 Select your printer name from the Name list and click Utility.

If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, select your printer name from the Name list and click
Configure.

4 Select your printer name from the Product list and click Maintenance.

The BJ Printer Utility launches.

The displays on the BJ Printer Utility are changed by pop-up menus that you can scroll through. From the
pop-up menus, you can select the following items.

See Cleaning

See Test Print
See Ink Level Information
See Remaining Ink Level Setting
See Ink Saving Settings
See Battery Level Information
See Quiet Mode
See Custom Settings

Cleaning

Click to start Print Head Cleaning. When printing becomes faint or colors
are incorrect, cleaning the Print Heads may fix these problems.

(1) Cleaning

Perform Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles.
Select this cleaning when the print result is unsatisfactory.
See Print Head Cleaning

(2) Deep Cleaning

Perform a more thorough Print Head Cleaning to unclog the Print Head
Nozzles.

Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.
See Print Head Deep Cleaning

(3) Bottom Plate Cleaning

Click to clean the Bottom Plate smudged during duplex printing.
See Cleaning the Inside of the Printer

Print Head Deep Cleaning

If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more
powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform
this procedure only when necessary.

1 Ensure that the printer is turned on.
2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.

(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Deep Cleaning.

(3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click Execute.

Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning

is displayed.

(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.

Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.

Important Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Deep Cleaning is completed (about

two to three minutes).

4 Check the Print Head condition.

(1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.

For details, refer to

(2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again.

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern.

(3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink.

For details, refer to

(4) If the problem persists, a Print Head may be damaged. In this case, contact a Canon service

representative.

Replacing an Ink Tank.

1 Ensure that the printer is turned on.
2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.

Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.

(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and

then the Utilities folder.

(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.

If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon.

(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.

3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.

(1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu.
(2) Click Deep Cleaning.
(3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and then click OK.

Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.

Note Click the Initial Check Items button. Confirmation message for Print Head Deep Cleaning

is displayed.

Important Do not perform any other operations until Print Head deep cleaning finishes. This takes

about two to three minutes.

4 Check the Print Head condition.

(1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.

For details, refer to

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern.

(2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again.
(3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink.

For details, refer to

(4) If the problem persists, a Print Head may be damaged. In this case, contact a Canon service

representative.

Replacing an Ink Tank.

Aligning the Print Head

If ruled lines are displaced or a print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head Alignment is required.

1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet

Feeder.

Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position.

2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

3 Print the pattern.

(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Print Head Alignment.
(3) Click Print Head Alignment.

Note Click Check Setting to print the current setting and finish the operation.

(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.

(5) After the pattern is printed, click Yes.

4 Align the Print Head.

(1) Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns.
(2) Enter the numbers.

(3) Click OK.

Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick a setting that produces the

least noticeable vertical white stripes.

Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes

(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.

1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet

Feeder.

Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position.

2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.

Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.

(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and

then the Utilities folder.

(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.

If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon.

(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.

3 Print the pattern.

(1) Select Test Print from the pop-up menu.
(2) Click Print Head Alignment.

(3) Click Print Head Alignment.

The pattern will be printed.

Note Click Check Setting to print the current setting and finish the operation.

4 Align the Print Head.

(1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns.
(2) Enter the numbers.
(3) Click Send.

Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick a setting that produces the

least noticeable vertical white stripes.

Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes

Cleaning the Inside of the Printer

If the printed paper is smudged, the inside of the printer may be dirty. To always get best quality printing result,
periodical cleaning of that part is recommended.

You can clean that part in two ways:
See Cleaning the Bottom Plate

See Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Printer

Important When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, be sure to clean the inside of the printer before

printing.

See Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D

Cleaning the Bottom Plate

1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and there is no paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
2 Place A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in landscape, horizontally fold it in half, and open it.
3 Load it in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the opened side facing up.

* Insert the paper with open.

4 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

5 Start Bottom Plate Cleaning.

(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Bottom Plate Cleaning.
(3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click Execute.

Paper will be ejected.
Confirm discharged paper. When dirt sticks still, carry out cleaning again.
If dirt is not removed after three times cleaning, there is a possibility that the inside of the printer is dirty.

Clean the inside of the printer in accordance with the following steps.

See Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Printer

1 Ensure that the printer is turned on and there is no paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
2 Place A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in landscape, horizontally fold it in half, and open it.
3 Load it in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the opened side facing up.

* Insert the paper with open.

4 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.

Note The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.

(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the Applications folder, and

then the Utilities folder.

(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.

If you are using the OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center icon.

(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.

5 Start Bottom Plate Cleaning.

(1) Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu.
(2) Click Bottom Plate Cleaning.
(3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click Execute.

Paper will be ejected.
Confirm discharged paper. When dirt sticks still, carry out cleaning is carried out again.
If dirt is not removed after three times cleaning, there is a possibility that the inside of the printer is dirty.
Clean the inside of the printer in accordance with the following steps.

See Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Printer

Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Printer

If protrusions inside the printer are stained, wipe ink off the protrusions using a swab or the like.

Important Before cleaning, be sure to turned off the printer.

Never touch the transparent tape. The printer may be faulty and unable to print data.

* Transparent tape

Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D

This paper is provided with glossy coating on both sides, ensuring superior color reproduction.
This paper is suitable for borderless printing.
See Printing Photographs

Important When using Photo Paper Plus Double Sided paper, be sure to clean the inside of the printer before

printing.
If the inside of the printer is dirty, printed paper may be smudged.
See Cleaning the Inside of the Printer

This media is available in A4 / Letter and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm sizes.

Loading

Load only one sheet at a time.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.
If paper is curled, uncurl it before loading in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Clean the space by the side of Paper Output Slot Cover, so that neither garbage nor dirt adheres to paper.

Note To Print with Duplex Printing (In Windows)

After printing one side, load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder to print on the other side, according to
the message shown on the screen.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.

Handling of Printed Output

Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.

After printing, dry the printouts for more than 30 minutes. When printouts need to be stacked up, allow
them to dry for about 48 hours with a plain paper in the package of the media inserted between the adjacent
printouts after allowing each printout to dry for about 30 minutes.

Avoid drying printouts with a hair dryer or by exposing them to direct sunlight.

Do not touch the surfaces of printouts or stack them up before ink dries up.

Storing Printed Output

Store printouts in album or plastic files to protect them from direct exposure to air.

* Album or plastic files protect printouts from color fading.

Avoid storing printouts in a hot or humid location or in direct sunlight. Store them in a normal operating
environment.

Avoid displaying or exhibiting printouts outdoors or in direct sunlight.

Printing Area

See Printing Area

Note When creating a photograph or illustration data subject to borderless printing, select the same size as

that of the paper you use and paste it in the editing window without providing any margin.
If your application software can set margins, set the left, right, top, and bottom margins to "0 mm". For

how to set margins, refer to the instruction manual for your application software.

Appendix

Printing Area

To ensure the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area
will be the area without these margins. By selecting Borderless Printing*, printing with no margins is possible.
* This is available in A4/Letter, 4" x 6" /101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm and Credit Card paper
size.

Recommended printing
area (dark blue):

Printable area (light blue): The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can adversely

Canon recommends that you print within this area. ( )

affect the print quality or the paper feed precision. (

See A4, B5, A5, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", Credit Card
See Letter, Legal
See Envelopes

)

A4, B5, A5, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", Credit Card

Size Printable Area (width x height)

A4 203.2 x 289.0 mm / 8.0 x 11.4 in
B5 175.2 x 249.0 mm / 6.9 x 9.8 in
A5 141.2 x 202.0 mm / 5.6 x 7.9 in
4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm 94.8 x 144.4 mm / 3.7 x 5.7 in
5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm 120.2 x 169.8 mm / 4.7 x 6.7 in
Credit Card 47.2 x 78.0 mm / 1.86 x 3.07 in

Note When Printing on Photo Paper Pro PR-101, Glossy Photo Paper GP-401, Photo Paper Plus

Glossy PP-101, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101, Matte Photo Paper MP-101 and
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to
make prints with no margins.

However, Borderless Printing may reduce print quality on the top and bottom edges of the
paper or cause it to become smudged.

Recommended printing area
Printable area

Letter, Legal

Size Printable Area (width x height)

Letter 203.2 x 271.4 mm / 8.0 x 10.7 in
Legal 203.2 x 347.6 mm / 8.0 x 13.7 in

Note When Printing on Photo Paper Pro PR-101, Glossy Photo Paper GP-401, Photo Paper Plus

Glossy PP-101, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101, Matte Photo Paper MP-101 and
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to
make prints with no margins.

However, Borderless Printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in
print quality or become soiled
(Under certain circumstances, the edges of the reverse side may be smudged).

Recommended printing area
Printable area

Envelopes

Size Printable Area (width x height)

European DL 190.5 x 103.2 mm / 7.5 x 4.1 in
US Com. #10 211.8 x 97.97 mm / 8.34x 3.86 in

Printable area

Problems Relating to Windows

The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed

Cannot Print in Background (In Windows Me or Windows 98)

The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed

In Windows Me or Windows 98, check the bi-directional setting.

(1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

(2) Click the Details tab, and then click the Spool Settings and ensure that the Enable bi-directional

support for this printer is selected.

Ensure that the Enable Status Monitor is selected.

(1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

(2) Click the Maintenance tab, and then select Start Status Monitor.
(3) Ensure that the Enable Status Monitor check box is selected in the Option menu.

Cannot Print in Background (In Windows Me or Windows 98)

Check the amount of free space on the hard disk.

Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to delete unnecessary files, or
disable Background Printing.

Ensure that the Background Printing is enabled.

(1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

(2) Click the Page Setup tab, and then click Printer control and select Background printing.

Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication

The required driver is not installed

The installation place of the printer is not proper

During infrared communication, infrared rays were interrupted or another infrared communication unit is

operating nearby

The requirements for infrared communications with the computer or other devices are not satisfied

The infrared communication driver is inactive

The printer port status is wrong (In Windows Me or Windows 98)

The printer port setting is wrong

The required driver is not installed

Check whether the driver meeting the following requirements is installed.
Windows 98 or later must be preinstalled and Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver must be installed in

the computer.
For details on Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver, refer to your computer's operation manual.
For details on the requirements for infrared communication, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

The installation place of the printer is not proper

Check whether the printer is installed in an appropriate place.

Place the printer at a proper distance from the computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) or a mobile
phone, oppose their infrared ports at a proper angle, remove obstacles between them if they exist, and retry
printing. The allowable distance and angle for infrared communication depends on the functions of the
computer, PDA or mobile phone and the environmental conditions. Place the printer at a distance of 31.5
inch/80 cm or shorter from the computer or PDA and adjust the infrared port angle properly. When printing
from a mobile phone, place it at a distance of 7.9 inch/20 cm or shorter.
For how to print through infrared communication, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Check whether iP90 is detected by the computer.

In Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Me

(1) Check whether the Wireless Link icon is displayed on the task bar.

If not displayed, iP90 is not detected by the computer.
Ensure that the printer is turned on. Bring the printer and computer closer to each other in such a manner

that their infrared ports are opposed properly.

(2) Place the mouse cursor on the Wireless Link icon.

Ensure that "iP90 is in range" is displayed.
If the name of another unit is displayed, change the orientation of this unit or turn it off.

In Windows 98

(1) Click Start and select Settings and Control Panel.
(2) Double-click the Infrared icon.

If the Infrared icon is not displayed, the infrared communication driver may not be installed. Refer to
your Windows documentation.

(3) Ensure that iP90 is displayed on the Status tab.

If not displayed, ensure that the printer is turned on. Bring the printer and computer closer to each other
in such a manner that their infrared ports are opposed properly.

If the same problem persists, turn off the printer and then remove the Universal AC Adapter (remove the
battery if loaded). Next, connect the Universal AC Adapter (and the battery if you use it). Next, turn on
the printer and retry printing.

If the name of another unit is displayed, change the orientation of this unit or turn it off.

During infrared communication, infrared rays were interrupted or

another infrared communication unit is operating nearby

If infrared communication between the infrared ports of the printer and computer or PDA is interrupted by
any obstacle for ten and several seconds or longer during printing, the paper on which data is being printed is
ejected and the printer is reset. Remove the obstacle and retry printing.

If an infrared communication unit is operating nearby, interference can occur and fail in printing the
document to the end. While printing a document through infrared communication, do not operate another
infrared communication unit, such as a remote controller of a TV, nearby.

For how to print through infrared communication, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

The requirements for infrared communications with the computer or

other devices are not satisfied

Printing from the computer

Use a computer equipped with the infrared communication port based on the IrDA version 1.1 standard.

Printing from the PDA or mobile phone

Use a PDA or a mobile phone equipped with an IrDA port and which was based on the IrMC version 1.1.

The infrared communication driver is inactive

Check whether the infrared communication driver is active.

In Windows Me

(1) Click Start and select Settings and then Control Panel.
(2) Ensure that the Wireless Link icon is displayed.

If the Wireless Link icon is not displayed, the infrared communication driver may not be installed. Refer
to your Windows documentation.

In Windows 98

(1) Click Start , select Settings , and then Control Panel.
(2) Double-click the Infrared icon.
(3) Click the Options tab.
(4) Select the Enable infrared communication check box (or select the Enable infrared

communication on : check box).

(5) Click the OK button.

The printer port status is wrong (In Windows Me or Windows 98)

Check the printer port status.

(1) Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
(2) On the Device Manager sheet, click Port (COM/LPT) (or Port (COM&LPT) ) and double-click

Virtual infrared LPT port (or Infrared printer (LPT) port ).

(3) Check whether any device problem is displayed on the General (or Information) sheet.

If any device problem is displayed, refer to your Windows documentation.

The printer port setting is wrong

When printing from the computer through infrared communication, check whether the IR port is selected as
the printer port (LPT3 port in Windows Me or Windows 98). If another port is selected, the printer may
malfunction.

(1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

(2) Click the Ports tab (or Details tab) to check the settings.

Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera

The following messages may be displayed on a digital camera or digital video camcorder* when images are
printed directly from them. Correct the error according to the procedure below.

*Hereafter, a digital still camera and a digital video camcorder are collectively called a camera.

Note PictBridge and Bubble Jet Direct compatible cameras can be connected to the printer for direct

printing.

Error messages displayed on the camera compatible with Canon PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet
Direct are described below. Error messages and button operation may be different depending on the
type of your camera.

If your camera is ready for PictBridge other than Canon PictBridge and you do not know how to
recover an error from the camera, check the flashing pattern of the POWER lamp on the printer.

See The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange

If the connected camera does not support PictBridge or Bubble Jet Direct, the POWER lamp on
the printer flashes nine times. If this happens, disconnect the connection cable and press the
RESUME/CANCEL button.

If the operation time or data transmission time is too long when the camera is connected to this
printer, 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/CANCEL button and then
connect the cable once again. They will automatically turn on. If not, turn it on.
If this error persists, select another photo and check whether it can be printed normally.

If the print is faint or uneven, the Print Head Nozzles may be clogged.

See When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect

If paper is curled or the print surface is scratched during printing, check whether the paper in use
is proper. If the print surface is scratched even when proper paper is used, move the Paper
Thickness Lever (gray) to the left position (Envelope

See Printed Surface is Scratched

For more details, also refer to the user's manual for the camera.
If there is a problem with the camera, contact a Canon service representative. For non-Canon
cameras, contact a manufacturer of them.

).

Printer in use

Images are printed from the computer.
Wait until printing ends. The printer automatically starts printing the images from the camera after
completing the current printing.

Printer warming up

Wait until warm-up ends. When it is ready, the printer starts printing automatically.

No Paper/ Paper error

Reload paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder of the printer and select Continue*1 in the Error screen on the camera.

Paper Jam

Select Cancel in the Error screen on the camera to cancel the print job. Remove the jammed paper, load new
media, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.

Printer cover open

Close the Print Head Cover.

No Print Head

No Print Head is installed or the Print Head is defective (The POWER lamp on the printer flashes five
times).
Install a Print Head according to your setup guide. If a Print Head has already been installed, remove it, and
then reinstall it.
If the problem still remains, the Print Head may be defective. Contact a Canon service representative.

Waste tank (waste ink absorber*2) full

The waste ink absorber is nearly full.
Selecting Continue

while, but printing cannot be continued when the waste ink absorber becomes full. Canon recommends to
contact a Canon service representative as soon as possible.

*1

in the Error screen on the camera resumes printing. Printing can be continued for a

Ink tank is empty

Printing resumes once the Print Head Cover is closed after an ink tank replacement.
You can continue printing by selecting Continue

But, it is recommended you replace it with a new one immediately after printing. It may damage the printer if
you continue printing with empty ink tanks.

*1

in the display on your camera with the ink tank empty.

Printer error

The optional battery level is low (The POWER lamp on the printer flashes twelve times).

Follow the procedure below to secure the power supplies.

(1) Turn off the printer.
(2) Connect the supplied Universal AC Adapter or load a charged battery.
(3) Turn on the printer.

An error requiring servicing has occurred (The POWER lamp on the printer flashes alternately orange

and green).
Select Cancel in the Error screen on the camera to cancel the print job.
Disconnect the cable connected to the camera, turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer
from the outlet. Leave the printer for a while, plug the power cord of the printer back in the outlet, turn on
the printer, and connect the camera to the printer. If the error persists, contact a Canon service
representative.

*1 You can press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer instead of selecting Continue.
*2 Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in the waste ink absorber placed in the printer. If this error occurs,

replacement of the waste ink absorber and maintenance of the printer are required.

The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange

An error has occurred in the printer. The number of flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check
the cause and take appropriate action.

Two flashes: Out of paper or paper feed error

Reload the paper correctly and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.

Three flashes: Paper jam

If paper has jammed in the printer, clear the jam, reload the paper in the printer correctly and press the
RESUME/CANCEL button.

See Paper Jams

Four flashes: Ink tank is not installed properly

Open the Print Head Cover and check whether an ink tank is installed. If an ink tank is installed, push the
button of the ink tank, and reinstall the ink tank properly.

Five flashes: No Print Head installed, or Print Head failure

Install a Print Head.
When the error continues, contact a Canon service representative.

Eight flashes: Waste ink absorber almost full

Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a waste ink absorber placed in the printer. Eight flashes indicate that the
waste ink absorber is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so that you can
continue printing.

Important If this error occurs, replacement of the waste ink absorber and maintenance of the printer

are required. Canon recommends to contact a Canon service representative as soon as
possible. Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, it cannot be printed until
the Waste ink tank is exchanged.

Nine flashes: A specified period of time has lapsed without receiving a response
from a digital camera or digital video camcorder / The digital camera or digital video
camcorder connected is not compatible with this printer

Disconnect the camera cable, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button and reconnect the cable.
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. Use digital cameras or digital video camcorders that are
compatible with this printer.

Twelve flashes: Battery level is low

Charge the battery. For details on how to charge the battery, refer to the manual supplied with the battery.

POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange:

An error that requires contacting a Canon service representative may have occurred.
Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the

power supply for a while. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on.

If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative.

The Power lamp repeats the illumination sequence in which it goes out twice every
5 seconds (Bluetooth communication is used)

When Bluetooth communication is used and BJ Status Monitor is active with the printer power on, the green
Power lamp repeats the illumination sequence in which it goes out twice every 5 seconds even if nothing is
printed. This operation is not abnormal but it indicates that Bluetooth Communication is checking the printer
condition. When BJ Status Monitor ends, the Power lamp will stay lit.

Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams

Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Paper Jams

Paper Does Not Feed Properly

Confirm the paper conditions.

If using a non-Canon brand media, ensure that the paper is not too thick (less than 105 gsm/less than 28

lbs).

Ensure that the paper is not too thin (more than 64 gsm/more than 17 lbs).
Ensure that the number of sheets loaded does not exceed the recommended level.
Ensure that the paper is not creased, curled or wrinkled.

See Compatible Media Types

Ensure that the left edge of the paper just touches the Paper Guide.

When printing envelopes, refer to "Envelopes", and prepare the envelopes before
printing.

Once you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer in portrait orientation. If the envelopes are
placed in landscape orientation, they may not feed properly.

You may need to clean the Paper Feed Roller. Follow the procedure below.

(1) Ensure that the printer is turned on.

If the paper is loaded in the printer, remove the paper.

(2) Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes three times, release

the button.
The Paper Feed Roller will rotate as it cleans.

(3) Repeat this operation one more time.
(4) Load a stack of plain paper in the printer.
(5) Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashed three times, release

the button.
The paper that is loaded in the printer will feed through the printer and be ejected.

Paper Jams

Remove the paper according to the following procedure.

(1) Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Auto Sheet Feeder or from the Paper Output Slot,

whichever is easier.
If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the Print Head Cover and remove it.

Caution Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer.

If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it back on. The paper will be ejected

automatically.

(2) After removing all paper, close the Print Head Cover.
(3) Reload the paper into the printer and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.

Note When reloading the paper into the printer, refer to "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" to

ensure that you are using the correct paper and are loading it into the printer correctly.

Printing Media

Compatible Media Types

You can use the following types of paper and other media.

Size

Standard paper: From A5 size (148.0 x 210.0 mm / 5.83 x 8.27 in) to legal size (215.9 x 355.6 mm / 8.5 x

14.0 in)
Non-standard paper: From 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm (From 2.13 x 3.39 in to 8.5 x 23.0 in)
Others: Envelopes (European DL and US Com. #10)

Important Do not use the following types of paper. 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 / 17 lb)
Paper that is too thick *(more than 105 gsm / 28 lb)
Picture postcards
Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker
Envelopes with double flap
Envelopes with pressure seals
Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

* non-Canon branded paper

Weight

64 to 105 gsm (17 to 28 lb)
Do not use paper heavier than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the paper.

Types

The following types of media can be used.
For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections.
Plain paper

Refer to your setup guide for instructions on how to print with plain papers.
See Photo Paper Pro PR-101

See Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101

See Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101

See Matte Photo Paper MP-101

See Glossy Photo Paper GP-401

See High Resolution Paper HR-101N

See Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D

See T-Shirt Transfers TR-301

See Transparencies CF-102

See Photo Stickers PS-101

See Envelopes

Important Put unused papers back into the package, and store them avoiding high temperature, humid and direct

sunlight.

Photo Paper Pro PR-101

This is a thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal
for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/Letter and 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm sizes.

Loading

Load the paper with the glossier side facing up.
A maximum of 1 sheet of A4/Letter paper can be loaded at once. A maximum of 10 sheets of 4" x 6" /

101.6 x 152.4 mm paper can be loaded at once.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.
If the paper is curled, flatten it before loading.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Photo Paper Pro
Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.

Handling of Printed Output

Do not stack more than 5 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover.
Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. 30 minutes).

Colors in dark images may appear indistinct at first, but become clearer after about 30 minutes.

When printouts can be arranged without stacking them up, allow them to dry for about 24 hours. When

printouts need to be stacked up, allow them to dry for about 24 hours with plain paper (e.g., copying paper)
inserted between the adjacent printouts after allowing each printout to dry for about 15 minutes.

Avoid drying printouts with a hair dryer or by exposing them to direct sunlight.

Storing Printed Output

Store printouts in photo albums, plastic folders, and photo frames to protect them from direct exposure to

air.

Plastic folders protect printouts from color fading.
Avoid storing printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove them.

When storing printouts in a pocket-type album, insert them in the pockets as far as they will go. The

edges of the printouts may turn yellow depending on the type of pocket album.

Avoid storing printouts in a hot or humid location or in direct sunlight. Store them in a normal operating

environment.

Avoid displaying or exhibiting printouts outdoors or in direct sunlight.

Printing Area

See Printing Area

Note When you use Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste

the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application
that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches. For
instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application.

Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101

This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for
printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and 5" x 7" /

127.0 x 177.8 mm sizes.

Loading

Load the paper with the glossier side facing up.
A maximum of 5 sheets of A4/Letter paper can be loaded at once. A maximum of 10 sheets of 4" x 6" /

101.6 x 152.4 mm and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm paper can be loaded at once.
To prevent sheets from sticking to each other in the time of using A4/Letter paper, separate them from

each other before loading them in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Load the necessary number of paper (a maximum
of 5 or 10 sheets) in the Auto Sheet Feeder one at a time.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.
If the paper is curled, flatten it before loading.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.

Handling of Printed Output

Do not stack more than 5 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover.
When printouts can be arranged without stacking them up, allow them to dry for about 24 hours. When

printouts need to be stacked up, allow them to dry for about 24 hours with plain paper (e.g., copying paper)
inserted between the adjacent printouts after allowing each printout to dry for about 15 minutes.

Avoid drying printouts with a hair dryer or by exposing them to direct sunlight.

Storing Printed Output

Store printouts in photo albums, plastic folders, and photo frames to protect them from direct exposure to

air.
Plastic folders protect printouts from color fading.
Avoid storing printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove them.

When storing printouts in a pocket-type album, insert them in the pockets as far as they will go. The

edges of the printouts may turn yellow depending on the type of pocket album.

Avoid storing printouts in a hot or humid location or in direct sunlight. Store them in a normal operating

environment.

Avoid displaying or exhibiting printouts outdoors or in direct sunlight.

Printing Area

See Printing Area

Note When you use Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste

the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application
that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches. For
instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application.

Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101

This is a matte water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality
photographs. This media is available in A4/Letter and 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm sizes.

Loading

Load the paper with the side that does not have logos facing up.
A maximum of 5 sheets of A4/Letter paper can be loaded at once. A maximum of 10 sheets of 4" x 6" /

101.6 x 152.4 mm paper can be loaded at once.
To prevent sheets of paper from sticking to each other in the time of using A4/Letter paper, separate them

from each other before loading them in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Load the necessary number of paper (a
maximum of 5 or 10 sheets) in the Auto Sheet Feeder one at a time.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.
If the paper is curled, flatten it before loading.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.

Handling of Printed Output

Do not stack more than 5 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover.
When printouts can be arranged without stacking them up, allow them to dry for about 24 hours. When

printouts need to be stacked up, allow them to dry for about 24 hours with plain paper (e.g., copying paper)
inserted between the adjacent printouts after allowing each printout to dry for about 15 minutes.

Avoid drying printouts with a hair dryer or by exposing them to direct sunlight.

Storing Printed Output

Store printouts in photo albums, plastic folders, and photo frames to protect them from direct exposure to

air.
Plastic folders protect printouts from color fading.

Avoid storing printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove them.

When storing printouts in a pocket-type album, insert them in the pockets as far as they will go. The

edges of the printouts may turn yellow depending on the type of pocket album.

Avoid storing printouts in a hot or humid location or in direct sunlight. Store them in a normal operating

environment.

Avoid displaying or exhibiting printouts outdoors or in direct sunlight.

Printing Area

See Printing Area

Note When you use Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste

the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application
that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches. For
instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application.

Matte Photo Paper MP-101

This is a thick matte water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. It is suitable for a variety of
printing purposes such as paper crafts, calendars and photos with matte finish.

This media is available in A4/Letter sizes.

Loading

Load the paper with the whiter side facing up.
A maximum of 10 sheets of A4/Letter paper can be loaded at once.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Matte Photo Paper
Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.

Handling of Printed Output

Do not stack more than 5 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover.
Colors may slightly change if papers are stacked up before the ink is completely dry. It is recommended

that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours.

Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight.

Storing Printed Output

Do not store or display printouts in hot, damp or humid conditions.

Never expose them to heat or direct sunlight.

Store printouts in photo albums, photo frames or presentation binders to protect them from direct

exposure to air or sunlight.

Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove them.
Be aware that some types of plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow.

Printing Area

See Printing Area

Note When you use Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste

the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application
that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches. For
instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application.

Glossy Photo Paper GP- 401

This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to
photograph quality. This media is available in A4/Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Credit Card sizes.

Loading

Load the paper with the whiter side facing up.
A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded at once.
Be sure to set the paper to portrait regardless of the direction to print.
To prevent sheets from sticking to each other in the time of using A4/Letter paper, separate them from

each other before loading them in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Load the necessary number of paper (a maximum
of 10 sheets) in the Auto Sheet Feeder one at a time.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper
Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.

Handling of Printed Output

Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed (approx. two minutes).

Printing Area

See Printing Area

Note When you use Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste

the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application
that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches. For
instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application.

High Resolution Paper HR-101N

This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business
documents that feature graphics, and printing photographs. This media is available in A4 / Letter size.

Loading

Load the paper with the whiter side facing up.
Do not load paper higher than the limit mark. A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: High Resolution Paper
Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.

Handling of Printed Output

Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover. If the output paper is curled, it may prevent
the next sheet being ejected. In this case, or if the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it
is printed.

Printing Area

See Printing Area

T-Shirt Transfers TR-301

This paper is used to create iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards when Media Type is set to T-Shirt
Transfers in the printer driver.

Note For the customers in the United States, use the T-Shirt Transfers TR-101.

Loading

Load the paper with the side that does not have green lines facing up.
Load only one sheet at a time.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the left.
If the T-Shirt Transfer is curled, flatten it by curling it in the opposite direction.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: T-Shirt Transfers
Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.

Handling of Printed Output

Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
The T-Shirt Transfer should be used as soon as possible. Refer to the supplied instructions for details on

how to use the paper.

Printing Area

See Printing Area

Transparencies CF-102

This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors.

Loading

Place one sheet of plain A4/Letter paper under the transparencies in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded at once.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.
To prevent sheets from sticking to each other, separate them from each other before loading them in the

Auto Sheet Feeder. Load the necessary number of paper (a maximum of 10 sheets) in the Auto Sheet
Feeder one at a time.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Transparencies
Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.

Handling of Printed Output

Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. 15 minutes).

Printing Area

See Printing Area

Photo Stickers PS-101

Photo Stickers PS-101 is a peel-and-stick sheet that allows you to make your original stickers using your favorite
photo. It is a glossy sheet and is highly resistant to water. On each sheet, you can print 16 photo stickers with
excellent printing quality. This media is available in the size of 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm.

Loading

Load each sheet with the glossy side up. Printing on the back side can stain the inside of the printer or

your clothes.

Place the sheet in portrait in such a manner that the top margin is larger than the bottom margin. For more

information, refer to the instructions on the back of the sheet package.

Load one sheet at a time.
If a sheet is curled, uncurl it before loading.
Do not use a sheet from which stickers are going to come off or you have peeled off stickers.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Page Size: 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm

Handling of Printed Output

Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.

Note When printing a Photo Stickers (PS101) sheet, it is recommended using the PhotoRecord (v2.2 or later)

provided with the printer. It is easily printed by selecting "16-Sticker Label" from "Perforated Paper"
menu in the "Select Printer & Album Type" of the PhotoRecord (Windows only).

Envelopes

Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes.

Preparation for Printing

1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown in 2

below.

2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bend them in the opposite

direction.

Ensure that the flap of the envelope is perfectly straight.

3 If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope

flat and sharpen the crease.

Press the envelope completely flat, working from the middle to the edge.

* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope.
Envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and the edges are not aligned.

Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 3 mm (0.1 in).

Unsuitable Envelopes

Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
Envelopes with a double flap or pressure seals
Envelopes with sticker flaps

Loading

Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and the address side facing upwards.
A maximum of 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the left.

Note If the envelopes do not feed properly, even after removing curl, clean the Paper Feed Roller.

See Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams

Also, if you decrease the number of paper loaded, it may be fed successfully.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Envelope
Page Size: Select either DL Env. or #10 Env. according to the envelope size you are using.
Orientation: Landscape

Handling of Printed Output

Do not stack more than 5 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover.

Printing Area

See Printing Area

Checking the Status of the Printer

BJ Status Monitor Functions

The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer.
If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution.
The status monitor also checks the ink tanks or battery and displays a warning message when the ink or battery

charge level is low.

Note In Windows XP or Windows 2000

The BJ Status Monitor screen is not displayed when infrared communications are used.

Launching the BJ Status Monitor

The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. When launched, the BJ Status
Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar.

1 Click the Canon iP90 button (or BJ Status Monitor) on the Task Bar.

The BJ Status Monitor appears.

Note To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the

Printer Properties dialog box and click the Start Status Monitor button.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

When errors occur

The error message dialog is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer runs out of paper
or if the ink is low.

In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.

Note For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on the topic of interest.

Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center)

The Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) allows you to check the progress of your print job.
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, you can use the Print Center to check the progress of your

print job.

Opening the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center)

Opening from the Finder

1 Select Applications from the Go menu.
2 Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.

If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click
the Print Center icon.

The Printer List opens.

Opening from an Application

1 Open the Print dialog box.

See Opening the Print Dialog Box

2 Select Edit Printer List from the Printer pop-up menu.

The Printer List opens.

Checking the Progress of Print Jobs

Double-click the printer name displayed in the Name list to check the progress of print jobs.

(1) The status of the printer and information about the document being printed are displayed.
(2) Information about the documents being printed and queued for printing is displayed.

...Cancels printing of the specified document.

...Pauses printing of the specified document.

...Resumes printing of the specified document.

...Pauses printing of all documents. Upon clicking, the icon turns to (Start Jobs), which is to

resume printing of all documents.