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Printing Maintenance

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Align the Print Head.

(1)

Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even or the least 
irregular patterns and enter the numbers that corresponds to the patterns.

    

Note

If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting 
that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.

(2)

Enter the numbers.

(3)

Click OK

OK

OK

OK.

Less noticeable white stripes

More noticeable white stripes

(4)

Click OK

OK

OK

OK.

Summary of Contents for 7822A001 - i 950 Color Inkjet Printer

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: ...ntenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 31 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 36 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 37 Print Head Cleaning 39 Print Head Deep Cleaning 42 Aligning the Print Head 44 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 50 Print Quality is Poor or Contain...

Page 4: ...Contents 2 ...

Page 5: ...tware User s Guide CD ROM or use the online help within your printer driver interface While in the printer s Properties window press the F1 F1 F1 F1 key or click in the upper right corner Then click the feature you want to know more about or click the Help Help Help Help button when displayed Turn Balloon Help Help Help Help on by selecting Help Help Help Help then Show Balloon Show Balloon Show B...

Page 6: ...n embossed or treated surface Any type of paper with holes such as loose leaf 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 Special Media Using Special Media Using Special Media Using Special Media on page 6 Consult the User s Guide ...

Page 7: ...thickness lever to the correct position for the media in use Move the lever to the left position for plain paper Move the lever 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 8: ...our media 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 for Business Documents High Resolution Paper Transparencies 1 Insert the paper into the sheet feeder with the print side facing up 2 Align the paper stack against the right side of the sheet feeder 3 Press the paper g...

Page 9: ...igh 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 1 T Shirt Transfers 1 sheet Right T Shirt Transfer Transparencies Up to 30 sheets Left Transparency Note z For a detailed description of print media types refer to the User s Guide z 1 You may load up to 10 Letter A4 siz...

Page 10: ...unlight 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 Try Canon Photo Paper Pro or Canon Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4 6 B...

Page 11: ...splayed Note z The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary depending on the software application you are using z The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP Note In Windows 2000 click the Main Main Main Main tab in the Print Print Print Print dialog box 2 Ensure that Canon Canon Canon Canon i950 i950 i950 i950 is selected 3 Click Preferences Preferences Preference...

Page 12: ... s Guide or 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 screen Note You can cancel a print job in progress...

Page 13: ... software s File File File File menu 4 Click Print Print Print Print Note z The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary depending on the software application you are using z The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS 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 Medi...

Page 14: ...r 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 becomes selectable Click the Details Details Details Details button to display the Detailed Setting dialog box where you can fine tune the Pri...

Page 15: ...ng or an 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 a computer edit add a caption and print them in an album format PhotoRecord is Exif Print Exif 2 2 compatible PhotoStitch Windows Macintosh You can select multiple photographs and merge them to create a panoramic photo Easy WebP...

Page 16: ...rint can handle only JPEG files filename extension jpg and jpeg 1 Start Easy PhotoPrint 1 Insert the memory card into a computer This section describes the steps used for printing the photographs stored on the memory card Consult your memory card documentation for instructions on how to insert the memory card into your computer 2 Click Start Start Start Start select All Programs All Programs All P...

Page 17: ...ning 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 Thumbnail Increases the number of copies Displays the specified number of copies Decreases the number of copies ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...eproduce your vision more accurately than ever before 1 Start ImageBrowser 1 Insert the memory card into a computer This section describes the steps used for printing the photographs stored on the memory card Consult your memory card documentation for instructions on how to insert the memory card into your computer 2 Double click the Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser Canon I...

Page 20: ...ayout Options Layout Options Layout Options dialog box appears and the 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 printing 2 Click Ne...

Page 21: ...ptions 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 paper sizes compatible with Borderless Printing ...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...e that Canon i950 is selected Then click Preferences or Properties The Printing Preferences Printing Preferences Printing Preferences Printing Preferences or 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 ...

Page 24: ...ls Details tab These tabs 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 XP Windows Click Start Start Start Start select Settings Settings Settings Settings and then ...

Page 25: ...features are covered in this chapter For more detailed information see the i950 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 F1 F1 F1 key Click in the upper right corner then click the feature you want to know more about Click the Help button when displayed Turn on Balloon ...

Page 26: ...Box from Your Application Program Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program on page 21 2 Select Custom in Print Quality then click Set to open the Set Print Quality dialog box 3 Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality 4 When the process is complete click OK 1 Open the Print dialog box See Printing with Macintosh Printing with Macintosh Printing with Macintosh P...

Page 27: ... Box from Your Application Program Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program on page 21 2 Click the Effects tab 3 Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box 4 Click OK 1 Open the Print dialog box See Printing with Macintosh Prin...

Page 28: ...in tones in the images To use Vivid Photo select the Vivid Photo Vivid Photo Vivid Photo Vivid Photo check box on the Effects Effects Effects Effects tab To use Vivid Photo select the Vivid Photo Vivid Photo Vivid Photo Vivid Photo check box under the Special Effects Special Effects Special Effects Special Effects Note In Windows Me or Windows 98 The Vivid Photo function is not available if Backgr...

Page 29: ...ages recorded with your digital camera To use Photo Noise Reduction select the Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction check box on the Effects Effects Effects Effects tab To use Photo Noise Reduction select the Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction Photo Noise Reduction check box under the Special Effects Special Effects ...

Page 30: ...nter new settings in Profiles The Add to Profiles dialog box opens 4 Click OK 5 Click OK on the Profiles tab This registers your printer driver print settings Note You can retrieve or delete the print settings profile at any time Retrieving profile Select the desired profile from Printing Profiles Printing Profiles Printing Profiles Printing Profiles and click Retrieve Retrieve Retrieve Retrieve f...

Page 31: ...lick Close in the Register Settings dialog box This registers your printer driver print settings Note You can retrieve or delete the saved driver settings at any time Retrieving print settings Select the name of the settings to retrieve from the Settings list and click Import Import Import Import Deleting unwanted drivers settings Select the name of the settings to delete from the Settings list an...

Page 32: ...asic 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 Il...

Page 33: ...CI 6PC Photo Cyan BCI 6C Knowing When to Replace an Ink Tank If an ink tank needs to be replaced the POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp changes from green to orange and flash four times as soon as printing begins It is important to quickly identify the empty tank using the BJ Status Monitor Windows or error messages Macintosh and replace it Note If missing characters or white streaks appear despite suff...

Page 34: ...soon as possible The ink tank with X symbol is out of ink Replace it with a new ink tank Press the RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL button on the printer to resume printing with the empty ink tank When printing is finished replace the ink tank immediately If you continue printing with an empty ink tank it may cause the machine to malfunction Menu screens will vary to some de...

Page 35: ...w Ink is Detected The following message is displayed as soon as a print job starts Indicates a low ink level Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible Press the RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL button on the printer 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 may ...

Page 36: ...tank Push the tab and remove the ink tank 3 Prepare a replacement ink 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 consum...

Page 37: ...not 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 its 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 into the printer may not functio...

Page 38: ... 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 37 If the print quality is poor Print Head Cleaning Print H...

Page 39: ...rom 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 22 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 C...

Page 40: ...nter 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 39 1 1 1 1 Select Test Print Test Print Test Print Test Print from the pull down...

Page 41: ...pening 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 22 1 1 1 1 Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning See Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cl...

Page 42: ...Color ink nozzles 4 When the message is displayed click OK OK OK OK 1 Ensure the printer is on 2 Open the 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 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance...

Page 43: ...50 seconds Note z Print head cleaning can be performed also from the printer itself Ensure the printer is on Hold down the RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME CANCEL RESUME 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...

Page 44: ...he 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 22 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 ...

Page 45: ...ozzles 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 Nozzle...

Page 46: ...ectly 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 22 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 Alignment 3 When the confirmation message is displayed ...

Page 47: ...gular patterns and enter the numbers that corresponds to the patterns Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes 2 Enter the numbers 3 Click OK OK OK OK Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes 4 Click OK OK OK OK ...

Page 48: ...gn the Print Head 1 Look at the printout From the patterns select the most even or the least irregular patterns and enter the numbers that corresponds to the patterns Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H pick the setting that produces 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 Cli...

Page 49: ...Printing Maintenance 47 Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes 4 Click OK OK OK OK ...

Page 50: ...Printing Maintenance 48 ...

Page 51: ...leshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware on page 53 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly on page 54 Handling Error Messages Handling Error Messages Handling Error Messages Handling Error Messages on page 55 An Error Message Appears on ...

Page 52: ...OM ROM ROM 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 C...

Page 53: ...head See Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head on page 44 Print head is clogged 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 ...

Page 54: ...n 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 54 Printed Surface is Scratched Inappropriate paper type used Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled See Print Media to Avoid Print Media to Avoid Print Media to Avoid Print Media to Avoid on page 4 Note that smudging ...

Page 55: ...nce 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 message appears The ...

Page 56: ...SUME CANCEL button down and release after the POWER lamp flashes three times The paper roller rotates as it cleans Repeat this cleaning operation three times 3 Load a sheet of plain paper in the printer 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...

Page 57: ...Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank on page 31 Six flashes Print head not installed Install the print head If the print head is already installed remove the print head and check the electrical contacts for foreign matter then reinstall After reinstall the print head you may need to realign it Seven flashes Defective print head Remove the print he...

Page 58: ...The printer driver may not be installed correctly Uninstall then reinstall the 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 connected Ensure the ...

Page 59: ...ents Adding Illustrated Effect to Documents Printing Entire Image in Single Color 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 Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo...

Page 60: ...the highest print quality mode 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 S...

Page 61: ...dows Me Windows 98 15MB Windows Me Windows 98 15MB Windows Me Windows 98 15MB Windows Me Windows 98 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 c...

Page 62: ...r supply and call for service Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt 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 ...

Page 63: ...t use an extension lead cord Do not use an extension lead cord Do not use an extension lead cord Do not use an extension lead cord Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase Never use a po...

Page 64: ...ncouraged 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 co...

Page 65: ...cer thereof 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 to follow operating or maintenance instruc...

Page 66: ... 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 This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary...

Page 67: ...r 7 14 17 H Handling Error Messages 55 High Gloss Photo Film 7 High Resolution Paper 7 I ImageBrowser 13 17 Ink tank 31 34 51 M Matte Photo Paper 7 14 17 Media Specialty 6 7 to avoid 4 types of 4 7 N Nozzle check pattern examining 39 Nozzle check pattern printing 39 O Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu 22 Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your appli...

Page 68: ...ons 58 T Tech support 64 Transparencies 7 Troubleshooting 49 T Shirt Transfers 7 Turning Your Printer On 3 U Uninstalling Printer Driver 56 V Vivid Photo 26 W Warranty 63 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 36 Z ZoomBrowser EX 13 ...

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