i9900Series Photo Printer
Quick Start Guide
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Customer Technical Support Sequence*
1. Internet—www.canontechsupport.com
For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting environment, the place to start is our helpful tech support web site. In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and “where to buy” instructions are found here.
2. Email Tech Support—www.canontechsupport.com
For individual attention to a special issue, try emailing our friendly technical engineers, specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to your inquiries within 24 hours.
3. Toll-Free Live Tech Support**—(1-800-828-4040)
This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays), for the one year duration of your product warranty. You can continue to call via the toll number for technical support (see #4, below) at the expiration of the warranty, or you can extend your service and support coverage (both toll-free tech support and repair) by
purchasing a cost-attractive Canon CarePAK extended service plan. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.canonesp.com.
4. Live Tech Support**—(1-757-413-2848)
This service is available to you at the expiration of your product’s warranty period, and provides live telephone technical support, which may include a fee, Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays). Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at (1-866-251-3752).
5. Extended Service and Support—www.canonesp.com
Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to three full years of service and support coverage at a very attractive price. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon’s superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For further information about extending your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site
at www.canonesp.com. CarePAK must be purchased during your product’s warranty period.
*Support program specifics are subject to change without notice.
**Refer to the individual product information for details
Series
Photo Printer
Quick Start Guide
Canon i9900 Series Photo Printer Quick Start Guide.
Copyright
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Contents
Contents
Basic Printing
Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using Specialty Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Printing with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Advanced Printing
Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Accessing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the Printer Driver Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Bundled Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Printing Borderless Photographs with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Printing Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Print Head Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Print Head Deep Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Troubleshooting
Cannot Install the Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 The USB 2.0 Hi-speed Connection Does Not Work Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Paper Does Not Feed Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Handling Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 An Error Message Appears on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Appendix
Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS 9.x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
User’s Guide Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Basic Printing
Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your i9900 printer and how to use them. For more information, view the i9900
User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM.
You can also access the online help in either of the following ways depending on your operating system:
•Press the F1 key
•Click ? in the upper right corner, then click the feature you want to know more about.
•Click the Help button when displayed.
•Click ? in the Page Setup dialog box or the Print dialog box.
Turning on the Printer
1 Press the POWER button.
The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready.
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Important Before unplugging the power cord, turn off the printer and ensure that the green lamp has gone out.
If the POWER lamp changes to orange and begins flashing, refer to the section “Handling Error Messages” on page 69.
Macintosh only
When using a FireWire cable to connect the printer, be sure to observe the following things:
-Turn off the printer before your computer goes into sleep mode.
-Turn off the computer and the other equipment before turning on/off the printer.
-Turn off the printer before connecting or disconnecting other equipment connected to your computer through a FireWire cable.
Loading Paper
Print Media to Avoid
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
•Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
•Damp paper
•Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
•Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)
*non-Canon branded paper
•Picture postcards
•Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
•Envelopes with double flaps
•Sealed envelopes
•Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
•Any type of paper with holes (such as loose-leaf)
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Loading the Print Media
This section describes how to load plain paper into your printer.
•For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section “Using Specialty Media” on page 6.
•Consult the User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load envelopes and specialty media into the printer.
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
Important When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1) Open the paper rest and pull out the paper rest extension to support the paper.
(2) Pull the output tray extension out two steps when printing on Ledger (11" x 17") size paper or smaller, and pull it out three steps when printing on paper larger than Ledger.
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Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality.
Photo Quality Media |
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Photo Paper Pro (Perforated) |
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High Resolution Paper |
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Photo Paper Plus Glossy |
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Transparencies |
•Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
•Matte Photo Paper
•Glossy Photo Paper
•High Resolution Paper
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Canon Specialty Media
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13" x 19": 1 sheet |
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4" x 6": up to 20 sheets |
Photo Paper Pro** |
Photo Paper Plus Glossy |
13" x 19": 1 sheet |
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Letter: up to 10 sheets |
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Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss |
Letter: up to 10 sheets |
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Up to 10 sheets |
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13" x 19": 1 sheet |
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13" x 19": up to 20 sheets |
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Note When using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb), up to 150 sheets (13 mm in height) can be loaded. Select Plain Paper from the printer driver Media
Type.
For detailed description of print media types, refer to the User’s Guide.
*When the sheets do not feed properly, load them one at a time (up to 10) in the Auto Sheet Feeder to keep them from sticking to each other.
**Print settings are much easier to select if you use the applications included on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM when printing with Photo Paper Pro Perforated.
For instructions on how to print from the software applications, refer to the
Photo Application Guide.
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Caring for Your Photographs
The Canon i9900 Photo Printer will generate spectacular results for printing photographs, especially when used with Canon specialty media. All images are susceptible to fading over time, but proper care of prints made from your i9900 Photo Printer will ensure that print quality lasts long into the future.
Many environmental factors can impact how long a printout will last before noticeable image fading occurs. Exposure to sunlight or other light sources, humidity, temperature, exposure to cigarette smoke and ozone are just some of the factors that can impact image permanence. While many of these variables cannot be controlled, there are basic measures that you can take to prolong image quality:
•Use Canon Photo Paper Pro and genuine Canon inks. Canon Photo Paper Pro is available in A3+ size (13" x 19") and letter size (8 1/2" x 11"). Canon Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing is available in photo size (4" x 6"). These papers are specifically designed to work with genuine Canon inks.
•Mount images under glass to reduce exposure to ozone, cigarette smoke and other environmental factors that can degrade images.
•Keep printed images out of direct sunlight or other intense light sources.
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Printing with Windows
Note The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using.
The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP.
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Create a document or open a file to print.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
(1)Select Print from the application software's File menu. The print dialog box opens.
(2)Ensure that Canon i9900 is selected.
(3) Click Preferences or
Properties.
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3 Specify the required settings.
(1) Click Media Type to select the type of media loaded in the printer.
(2) Click OK.
Note From the Page Setup tab, select the correct document size to be printed.
To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on the Main tab. You can control the print quality in the Set Print Quality dialog box.
For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the User’s Guide or Help.
Select Preview before printing by clicking the check box. This displays a preview screen that allows you to confirm the selected printing effects and how your document will look when printed. Some applications do not contain the function to display the preview.
The print settings are automatically changed according to the type of paper loaded in the printer, if Plain Paper has been selected in
Media Type.
This function may not work properly for some media.
To ensure high printing quality, you are recommended to select the desired type of paper in Media Type first.
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4 Print the document.
(1) Click Print or OK.
Notes You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
Click Cancel Printing on BJ Status Monitor to stop printing. To show BJ Status Monitor, Click ! on Task Tray.
BJ Status Monitor appears automatically when a printer error occurs.
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Printing with Macintosh
Notes The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using.
The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS X v.10.2.x.
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Create a document or open a file to print.
Select Paper Size.
(1) Select Page Setup... from the application software's File menu.
(2) Select i9900 from Format for.
(3) Select the desired paper size from the Paper Size pull-down menu.
(4) Click OK.
Specify the required settings.
(1) Select Print... from the application software's File menu.
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(2) Select Quality & Media from the pull-down menu.
(3) Select the desired media type from the Media Type pull-down menu.
(4) Select Color Options from the pull-down menu.
(5) Select the type of the document from the Print Type pull-down menu.
(6) Click Print.
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Notes For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the User’s Guide or Help.
The print settings are automatically changed according to the type of paper loaded in the printer, if Plain Paper has been selected in
Media Type.
This function may not work properly for some media.
To ensure high printing quality, you are recommended to select the desired type of paper in Media Type first.
You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
Double-clicking the printer name in the Printer list displays a dialog that prompts you to confirm the status of the print job(s). To cancel a job in progress, select the desired document, then click Delete. To temporarily stop a job in progress, click Pause. To cancel all the jobs in the list, click Stop Jobs.
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Advanced Printing
Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera
Connecting a compatible digital camera or camcorder to the printer allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer. This printer supports both “PictBridge” and Canon “Bubble Jet Direct.”
Note PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a compatible digital still cameras or camcorders* without the need to use a computer.
Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” allows you to print photos from a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible (“PictBridge” incompatible) digital camera or digital camcorder without a computer, by simply connecting the digital camera or digital camcorder to this printer.
*Hereafter, the digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera.
PictBridge-compatible
Digital Cameras
On page 17
Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera
On page 19
Connecting to a Digital Camera
Caution Do not connect any equipment other than the camera ready for “PictBridge” or Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” to the Direct Print Port of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the camera could result.
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Note When printing photos with the digital camera connected to the printer, it is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the camera. If you use the camera battery, be sure to charge it fully.
The print head cannot be aligned using the controls of the digital camera. To align the print head, connect the printer to the computer.
Depending on the model or brand of your camera, you may have to select a print mode compliant with “PictBridge” before connecting the camera.
You may also have to turn on the camera or select Play mode manually after connecting the camera to the printer.
Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your camera.
When printing from your PC, be sure to unplug the cable connecting the digital camera.
1 Set up the printer.
2 Turn on the printer.
3 Load the paper into the paper rest.
4 Connect the digital camera to the printer.
(1)Make sure the camera is turned off.
(2)Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable (for connection to a computer) supplied with the camera.
(3)Turn on and set up the camera for direct printing.
When the connection between the camera and printer has been established, the Power lamp on the printer flashes once.
*The power-on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of the camera.
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Either of the following icons will display on the LCD display of the digital camera when the printer is correctly connected.
A PictBridge-compliant digital camera.
A Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera.
Direct Printing from PictBridge-compatible Digital Cameras
Default Camera Settings
When a PictBridge-compatible camera is connected and printing is started with no printing option selected, this printer operates based on the following default settings:
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Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy) |
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Layout ........................ |
Borderless |
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Trimming .................... |
Off (No trimming) |
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Image optimize ........... |
On (Exif Print) |
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Date print ................... |
Off (No printing) |
Additional Settings
The settings explained below cannot be made on some camera. If any setting cannot be made, the default setting explained above is used.
Names of settings that are displayed on Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras are used in the description given below. Different names may be displayed on your camera depending on the brand or model.
For details, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.
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About “Paper Size” and “Paper Type”
To change the paper size or paper type, operate from the camera to select the PictBridge print setup mode and confirm or check the settings.
By default, 4"×6" is selected in “Paper Size” and “Photo “(Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is selected in “Paper Type” for this printer. To use Photo Paper Pro, select “Fast Photo” in “Paper type”.
If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select 5"×7" in “Paper Size”. The following sizes and types of paper can be loaded in the printer by selecting options in “Paper Size” and “Paper Type”.
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About “Image optimize”
If you use a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select "VIVID", "NR", or "VIVID+NR". (Note that these options cannot be selected for some models.)
Note When "VIVID" is selected, green and blue portions of photos are printed vividly.
When "NR" (Noise Reduction) is selected, noise in blue portions, such as the sky, and dark portions is removed.
When "VIVID+NR" is selected, functions of both "VIVID" and "NR" are performed.
About “Date print”
If “On” is selected, the shooting date recorded in Exif image data is printed on the lower-right corner of each photo.
Note This printer can handle only Exif/JPEG image data to produce photos using PictBridge.
Never disconnect the USB cable during printing.
When disconnecting the USB cable between the digital camera and printer, follow the instructions given in the Instruction Manual of Camera.
Controls of the digital camera cannot be used for the following:
-Print quality setting
-Printer maintenance
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Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera
Media Types for Digital Camera
When you connect a digital camera, you can use the following media:
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Photo Paper Pro 4"×6" / 101.6×152.4 mm |
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Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4"×6" / 101.6×152.4 mm |
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Note For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to your digital camera manual. For print error messages, refer to the User’s Guide.
By operating the digital camera, you can make the following prints:
-You can make a standard print from the image displayed in the single display mode or in the index display mode.
-You can print specified numbers of images, or make an index print by editing the DPOF.
-For the images taken with an Exif 2.2-compatible digital camera, the Photo Optimizer PRO function can be used.
-If date printing is set from the operation panel of the digital camera, the date when the photograph was taken is to be printed (excluding the index print).
-Images will be scaled automatically according to the image size set on the digital camera and the size of the media set on the printer.
The digital camera does not support the following functions:
-Print quality setting
-Maintenance
Images other than Exif may not be index printed.
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Accessing the Printer Driver
The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu.
Note This section refers to Windows XP operation.
The operations may vary depending on your operating system.
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 more details, see the user's manual for your application.
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program
1In your application, select the command to print a document.
The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu.
2Ensure that Canon i9900 is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties).
The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
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. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application.
For more 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-XP Windows, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers.
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Select the Canon i9900 icon.
Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties).
The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
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Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs
Improving the Quality of Printed Images
Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images:
Paper and Ink
Using recommended Canon paper, specialty media and inks for printing photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See the inside back cover for a list of Canon Specialty Papers and ink tanks for this printer.
Printer Driver Settings
The printer driver has a variety of settings that can be used to creatively enhance the colors and output of your photographs. Many of these features are covered in this chapter.
For more detailed information, see the i9900 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM.
You can also access the online help in either of the following ways depending on your operating system:
•Press the F1 key
•Click ? in the upper right corner, then click the feature you want to know more about.
•Click the Help button when displayed.
•Click ? in the Page Setup dialog box or the Print dialog box.
Adjusting Print Quality
Features that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be controlled with the printer driver.
The i9900 automatically adjusts printer settings to improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on). You can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired.
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To manually adjust Print Quality settings:
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Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See“Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program” on page 20.
Select Custom in Print Quality, then click Set... to open the Set Print Quality dialog box.
Move the slide bar to adjust the print quality.
When the process is complete, click OK.
Open the Print dialog box.
See “Printing with Macintosh” on page 12.
Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed Setting.
Move the slide bar to adjust the print quality.
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4 When the process is complete, click Print.
To automatically optimize the image:
Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographs taken with a digital camera. Use this feature to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and overor underexposure before printing. Photo Optimizer Pro is the function for Windows only.
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Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See“Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program” on page 20.
Click the Effects tab.
Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box.
4 Click OK.
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To use Vivid Photo option:
Vivid Photo intensifies background colors like fields, trees, oceans and skies, while maintaining natural skin tones in the images.
To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo check box on the Effects tab.
Note In Windows Me or Windows 98
If Background Printing has been disabled, the Vivid Photo function is not available.
To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo check box under Special Effects.
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