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Page 1: ...Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representation or warranties concerning the products described Specifications are subject to change without notice As an ENERGY STAR partner Canon U S A Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency All information regarding non Canon products was compiled from ...

Page 3: ...tenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 23 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 28 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 29 Print Head Cleaning 31 Print Head Deep Cleaning 34 Aligning Print Head 36 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 40 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 41 Troubleshootin...

Page 4: ...m For more information view the i550 User s Guide on the Setup Software User s Guide CD ROM or use the online help in your printer interface While in the printer s Properties window press the F1 key or click in the upper right corner then click the feature you want to know more about or click the Help button when displayed Turn Balloon Help on by selecting Help then Show Balloon Help Note If the P...

Page 5: ... treated surface Any type of paper with holes such as loose leaf Loading the Print Media In this example description is provided of the steps used to load Plain Paper in your printer For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers refer to the section Using Special Media Using Special Media Using Special Media Using Special Media on page 6 Consult t...

Page 6: ...t the paper thickness lever to the correct position for the media in use Move to the left position for plain paper Move to the right position for envelopes Banner Paper and T Shirt Transfers 1 Open and pull out the paper rest 2 Open the cover and pull out the paper output tray ...

Page 7: ...fic drying times refer to the instructions packaged with your media 1 Insert the paper in the sheet feeder with print side facing up 2 Align the paper stack snug against the right side of the sheet feeder 3 Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the stack of paper Limit Mark Limit Mark Limit Mark Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark ...

Page 8: ... Canon media to insure optimal print quality Photo quality media Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Cards High Gloss Photo Film High Resolution Paper Media suited to business documents High Resolution Paper Transparencies ...

Page 9: ...er High Resolution Paper Up to 80 sheets Left High Resolution Paper High Gloss Photo Film 1 sheet Left High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Up to 20 sheets Left Glossy Photo Paper 2 T Shirt Transfers 1 sheet Right T Shirt Transfer Transparencies Up to 30 sheets Left Transparency Note z For detailed description of print media types refer to the User s Guide z 1 When loading Letter size paper on...

Page 10: ...nd functions listed in Print menus and dialog boxes may vary depending on the software application you are using The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP Note In Windows 2000 click the Main Main Main Main tab in the Print Print Print Print dialog box 2 Ensure that Canon i550 Canon i550 Canon i550 Canon i550 is selected 3 Click Preferences Preferences Preferences Preferenc...

Page 11: ... Help z Select Preview before printing Preview before printing Preview before printing 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 Note You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressin...

Page 12: ...tion software s File File File File menu 4 Click Print Print Print Print 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 Mac OS 9 2 Select the desired paper size from the Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size pull down menu 2 Select the Media Type Media Type Media Type Media T...

Page 13: ...th strong color definition Photo Photo Photo Photo Select when printing documents consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation Manual Manual Manual Manual If you select Manual Manual Manual Manual the Details Details Details Details button will become selectable Click Details Details Details Details button to display the Detailed Setting dialog box where you can fin...

Page 14: ...f Print Exif 2 2 compatible ImageBrowser Macintosh You can import photographs taken with a digital camera into the computer edit and caption them You can also make a Borderless Printing or Index Print without difficulty It is Exif Print Exif 2 2 compatible ZoomBrowser EX PhotoRecord Windows You can import photographs taken with a digital camera into the computer edit and caption them and print the...

Page 15: ...s filename extension jpg and jpeg 1 Start Easy PhotoPrint 1 Insert the memory card in the computer This chapter describes only the steps used for printing the photographs stored in the card as an example We recommend you consult your memory card documentation for instructions on how to set the memory card in the computer 2 Click Start Start Start Start select All Programs All Programs All Programs...

Page 16: ...the folder containing the digital photographs All photographs in the selected folder are displayed 2 Click the button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies Guidance Thumbnail Folder window The number of copies increases The specified number of copies displayed The number of copies decreases ...

Page 17: ...Click the 2 Paper 2 Paper 2 Paper 2 Paper Selection Selection Selection Selection tab 2 Select the size of the paper you use from Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size 3 Select the type of the paper you use from Media Type Media Type Media Type Media Type 1 Click the 3 Layout 3 Layout 3 Layout 3 Layout Print Print Print Print tab 2 Select Borderless full Borderless full Borderless full Borde...

Page 18: ...tely than ever before 1 Start ImageBrowser 1 Insert the memory card in the computer This chapter describes the steps used for printing the photographs stored in the card We recommend you consult your memory card documentation for instructions on how to set the memory card in the computer 2 Double click the Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser alias icon on th...

Page 19: ...d The Layout Options Layout Options Layout Options Layout Options dialog box appears and layout selection wizard starts 3 Enter layout options 2 Click the photograph you want to print 3 Click PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT and select Layout printing Layout printing Layout printing Layout printing from the pull down menu 1 Select Tiled photo printing Tiled photo printing Tiled photo printing Tiled photo p...

Page 20: ...ou to the Layout Options Layout Options Layout Options Layout Options dialog box 3 Click Page setup Page setup Page setup Page setup 1 Select Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing 2 Select a paper size from the Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size pull down menu The menu only displays those paper sizes compatible with Borderless Printing ...

Page 21: ...otographs to print on one page 6 Print the photograph The Print dialog box is displayed 1 Select 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 from the No No No No of images of images of images of images pull down menu 2 Click OK OK OK OK 1 Click PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT ...

Page 22: ...nt from the File File File File menu 2 Ensure that Canon i550 is selected Then click Preferences or Properties The Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box opens Note z This manual refers to Windows XP operation The operations may vary depending on your operating system z Depending on your application program the command and menu names may differ and t...

Page 23: ...e 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 XP Windows Click Start Start Start Start select Settings Settings Settings Settings and then Printers Printers Printers Printers 2 Select th...

Page 24: ... basic introduction to the many features offered by your printer driver Note For detailed description of the printer driver functions refer to the User s Guide Printing with Borderless Printing Reducing Noise from Images Recorded with Digital Camera Smoothing the Rough Edges of Certain Images Automatically Resizing the Image to Fit the Page Resizing the Image by Selecting the Scaling Ratio Adding ...

Page 25: ...BCI 3eBK Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank If an ink tank needs replacing as soon as printing begins the POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp will change from green to orange and flash four times It is important to quickly identify the empty tank using the BJ Status Monitor Windows or error messages Macintosh and replace it Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink level...

Page 26: ...ank as soon as possible The ink tank with X symbol is out of ink Replace with a new ink tank Click Cancel Printing Cancel Printing Cancel Printing Cancel Printing to cancel the current print job Press the RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL button to resume printing with an empty ink tank When printing is finished replace the ink tank immediately If you continue printing with a...

Page 27: ...etected When Low Ink is Detected The following message is displayed as soon as a print job starts Indicates ink low Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible Press the RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL button to resume printing with the ink tank empty When printing is finished replace the ink tank immediately If you continue printing with an empty ink tank it will be a ca...

Page 28: ...Push the tab and remove the ink tank 3 Prepare a replacement tank 1 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape 2 Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables Do ...

Page 29: ... re attach the protective cap once you have removed it z Once the protective cap is removed do not touch the open ink port Note z To maintain optimal Print Quality use an ink tank within six months of first use z Once an ink tank has been used do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open An ink tank left out in the open and then reinstalled in the printer may not function z Color...

Page 30: ...sure that the ink tank is installed securely z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem contact the Customer Care Center Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 29 If the print quality is poor Print Head Cleanin...

Page 31: ...x directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu on page 21 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern 3 When the confirmation message is displayed click OK OK OK OK See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 31 Note Nozzle check pattern printing c...

Page 32: ...s Utilities to open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility dialog box 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern 3 When the confirmation message is displayed click OK OK OK OK See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 31 1 1 1 1 Select Test Print Test Print Test Print Te...

Page 33: ... box See Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu on page 21 1 1 1 1 Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning See Print Head Cleaning Pri...

Page 34: ...n the message is displayed click OK OK OK OK 1 Ensure the printer is on 2 Open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility dialog box 1 Select Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup in the File File File File menu 2 Click Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility dialog box 1 Click the Maintenanc...

Page 35: ...seconds Note z Print head cleaning can be performed also from the printer itself Ensure the printer is on Hold down the RESUME RESUME RESUME RESUME CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL button until the POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp flashes once z After print head cleaning finishes print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head nozzles are clean See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing th...

Page 36: ...nter Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu on page 21 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning 3 Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned and then click OK OK OK OK All colors All colors All colors All colors All nozzles Black Black Black Black Black ink no...

Page 37: ... nozzles 4 When the message is displayed click OK OK OK OK Important The process takes one or two minutes to complete so simply wait until the POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp stops flashing Note After print head deep cleaning finishes print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head nozzles are clean See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozz...

Page 38: ...nu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu on page 21 3 Print the pattern 1 Click the Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance tab 2 Click Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignme...

Page 39: ...Utility dialog box 1 Select Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup in the File File File File menu 2 Click Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility dialog box Note If this is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column F pick the setting that procedures the least noticeable vertical white stripes 2 Enter the number...

Page 40: ...K OK OK Note If this is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column F pick the setting that procedures the least noticeable vertical white stripes 1 1 1 1 Select Test Print Test Print Test Print Test Print from the pull down menu 2 2 2 2 Click Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment 2 Enter the numbers 3 Click Send Send Send Send Less noticeable whit...

Page 41: ...ing Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware on page 43 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly on page 44 Handling Error Messages Handling Error Messages Handling Error Messages Handling Error Messages on page 45 An Error Message Appears on the Scr...

Page 42: ...M CD ROM CD ROM icon Double click the CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM icon on your desktop to start installation Installation CD ROM not working properly Confirm that there are no problems with the Setup Software User s Guide CD ROM Use Windows Explorer to confirm that the CD ROM can be read Confirm that the CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM icon is displayed on the desktop If there is any problem with the ...

Page 43: ...Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern clean the print head If ink supply is uneven See Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning on page 31 If straight lines are misalign See Aligning Print Head Aligning Print Head Aligning Print Head Aligning Print Head on page 36 Print Qua...

Page 44: ... 3 Click the Color Color Color Color icon then drag the Intensity Intensity Intensity Intensity slide bar to set the intensity Paper feed roller is dirty Clean the paper feed roller See Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly on page 44 Printed Surface is Scratched Inappropriate paper type used Check to see if the paper yo...

Page 45: ... Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance tab and then Start Status Monitor Start Status Monitor Start Status Monitor Start Status Monitor 3 Click Display Print Queue Display Print Queue Display Print Queue Display Print Queue 4 Select Cancel All Documents Cancel All Documents Cancel All Documents Cancel All Documents in the Printer Printer Printer Printer menu Click Yes Yes Yes Yes when a confirmation...

Page 46: ...4 Hold the RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL button down and release after the POWER lamp flashes three times then feed the sheet of paper Repeat this operation three times If the printer still does not feed the envelopes or the post cards properly through the printer even after the cleaning operation repeat the procedures Paper Jams 1 Gently pull the jammed paper out of the ...

Page 47: ... Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank on page 23 Six flashes Indicatesprinthead not installed Install print head If print head is already installed remove the print head and check the contacts for foreign matter then reinstall After reinstall the print head you may need to realign it Seven flashes Indicates defective print head Remove the print head and check the contacts for foreign matter...

Page 48: ...ror No X203 Printer driver fault There is a problem with the printer driver Uninstall then reinstall printer driver Refer to the User s Guide for instructions on how to uninstall the printer driver Error No X300 Printer not ready If the POWER lamp is off turn the printer on If the POWER lamp is flashing green the printer is initializing Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing Printer not properly...

Page 49: ...olor Printing in Grayscale Reversing the Page Printing Order Printing on Nonstandard Size Paper Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation Registering Printer Driver Settings Printing Media Compatible Media Types Envelopes High Resolution Paper HR 101N Glossy Photo Paper GP 301N GP 301 High Gloss Photo Film HG 201 Glossy Photo Cards FM 101 Photo Paper Pro PR 101 Photo Paper Pro PC 101S Photo Paper Pl...

Page 50: ... Operating environment Operating environment Operating environment Operating environment Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Storage environment Storage env...

Page 51: ...indows 98 Windows 95 15MB Windows Me Windows 98 Windows 95 15MB Windows Me Windows 98 Windows 95 15MB USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre installed Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98 This includes Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows Me upgraded from pre installed Windows 98 or later z z z z Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB Use a Macintosh series comp...

Page 52: ...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 If you detect smoke unusual smells or strange noises around the printer immediately unplug the If you detect smoke unusual smells or strange noises around the printer immediately unplug the If you detect smoke unusual smells or strange noises ...

Page 53: ...er at both ends When moving the printer carry the printer at both ends Power supply Power supply Power supply Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord Do not use an extension lead cord Do not use an extension lead cord Do not use an extension lead ...

Page 54: ...ged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of a shielded cable is required to comply w...

Page 55: ... by the manufacturer or producer thereof Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product and does not apply in the following cases a Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse neglect mishandling improper packaging by you alteration accident electrical current fluctuations improper use failure t...

Page 56: ... ASF nearest you 1 800 423 2366 select automated support options If the problem cannot be corrected by using one of the above technical support options repair options are available at the time of your call to the Free live technical support number above or via the website at www canontechsupport com www canontechsupport com www canontechsupport com www canontechsupport com This limited warranty gi...

Page 57: ...rinter Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu 21 Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program 20 P Page Setup 43 Page Setup dialog box 43 Paper feed roller 44 paper guide 5 Paper Jams 44 paper output tray 4 paper rest 4 Paper Size 10 18 Paper Thickness Lever 4 7 42 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 7 13 16 Photo Paper Pro 7 13 16 PhotoRecord 12 PhotoStitch 12 POWER but...

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