Canon 8535A001 - i 9100 Color Inkjet Printer Quick Start Manual Download

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Index

Uninstalling Printer Driver

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Vivid Photo

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Warranty

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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect

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ZoomBrowser EX

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Summary of Contents for 8535A001 - i 9100 Color Inkjet Printer

Page 1: ...Photo Printer Photo Printer Photo Printer Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...ould 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 publicly available information No representation is made regar...

Page 3: ...ting 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 Contains Errors 51 T...

Page 4: ...Contents 2 Index Index Index Index 67 ...

Page 5: ...ftware 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 ...

Page 6: ...bossed 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 Specialty Media Using Specialty Media Using Specialty Media Using Specialty Media on page 6 Consult the User s Gu...

Page 7: ...ever to the left position for plain paper Move the lever to the right position for envelopes and T Shirt Transfers 1 Open the paper rest extension when printing on paper larger than Letter 2 Pull the output tray extension out one step when printing on Ledger 11 x 17 size paper or smaller and pull it out two steps when printing on paper larger than Ledger ...

Page 8: ...ctions packaged with your media Photo Quality Media Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper 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 Pinch the paper guide and slide it a...

Page 9: ...lossy Photo Paper 1 sheet Left Glossy Photo Paper High Resolution Paper 11 x 17 Letter up to 80 sheets 13 x 19 up to 20 sheets Left High Resolution Paper 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 Print settings are much easier to select if you use the applicati...

Page 10: ...y 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 x 11 Canon Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Prin...

Page 11: ...yed 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 the Canon i9100 Canon i9100 Canon i9100 Canon i9100 is selected 3 Click Preferences Preferences Prefer...

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: ...caption them You can also make Borderless Printing 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 ...

Page 16: ...lename extension jpg and jpeg 1 Start Easy PhotoPrint 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 1 Insert the memory card into a computer 2 Click Start Start Start Start select All Programs All Programs All Programs All Programs or Programs P...

Page 17: ...ing 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: ...e 2 Paper 2 Paper 2 Paper 2 Paper Selection Selection Selection Selection tab 2 Select the size of the paper you want to use from Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size Paper Size 3 Select the type of the paper you want to 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 fu...

Page 19: ...y than ever before 1 Start ImageBrowser 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 1 Insert the memory card into a computer 2 Double click the Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser alias icon on the deskt...

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: ...that the Canon i9100 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 progr...

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: ... these features are covered in this chapter For more detailed information see the i9100 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 ...

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 taken 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 Spe...

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: ...any of these Note For detailed descriptions of the printer driver functions refer to the User s Guide located on your Setup Software User s Guide CD ROM Printing with Borderless Printing Reducing Noise from Images Taken 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 Illustrate...

Page 33: ...to Photo Cyan BCI 6PC Photo Black BCI 6BK 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 ap...

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: ... 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 Head ...

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: ...ing 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 indicates that the print head requires cleaning See Print Head Cleaning Print Head...

Page 42: ...r 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 Maintenance tab 2 Click Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning ...

Page 43: ...the POWER POWER POWER POWER lamp flashes once then release 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 the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 37 If the problem persists perform print head deep cleaning See Print Head De...

Page 44: ...perties dialog 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 22 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning 3 When the message is displayed click OK OK OK OK...

Page 45: ...il 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 Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 37 If the print head is still not clean repeat print head deep cleaning and t...

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: ...ripes and enter the numbers that correspond to the selected patterns Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on F 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: ...ile menu 2 Click Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility Printer Utility dialog box 3 Print the pattern 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 3 Click OK OK OK OK ...

Page 49: ...ite stripes and enter the numbers that correspond to the selected patterns Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on F pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes 2 Enter the numbers 3 Click Send Send Send Send Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes ...

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

Page 51: ...per 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 the Screen An Error Message Appears on the Screen An Error Message Appears on the Screen An Error Message Appears on the Screen on page 56 Refer to the User s Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this secti...

Page 52: ...OM 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 CD ROM CD...

Page 53: ...e 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 39 Print Quality not set properly Be sure to set the Print Quality Print Quality Print Quality Print Quality setting to High High High High On the...

Page 54: ...ed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly on page 54 Printed Surface is Scratched Inappropriatepaper 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 may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper when using Borderless Pr...

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: ...UME 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: ...n 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 and reinstall the print head Ensure that the ...

Page 58: ...rinter 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 print...

Page 59: ... double click the Printer Driver folder 3 Double click the Installer icon in the Printer Driver folder 4 Read the License Agreement and click Accept if you agree 5 Click Install The printer driver will load automatically 6 If the message No other applications can be running appears click Continue 7 When the Installation was successful screen appears click Restart 8 From the Application folder doub...

Page 60: ...00 icon in the Chooser 13 Close the Chooser 14 To ensure highest quality output continue with Step 7 Align the Print Head on the Easy Setup Instructions Note Register your product at www registercanon com to ensure product support ...

Page 61: ... Documents Adding Illustrated Effect to Documents Printing the 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 Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro Perforated Photo Pap...

Page 62: ... best quality mode Approx 37 dB A in the best quality mode Approx 37 dB A in the best quality mode Approx 37 dB A in the best 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 Humi...

Page 63: ...r driver 30MB of available hard disk space for printer driver installation installation installation installation Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS X Macintosh OS X z z z z Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB interface on which...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 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 ...

Page 66: ...o 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 with C...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...t 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 gives you specific legal rights and you...

Page 69: ...7 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 cation program 21 P Page Setup 53 Page Setup dialog box 53 Paper feed roller 54 Paper Jams 54 Paper Size 11 Paper Thickness Lever 5 7 52 Photo Noise Re...

Page 70: ...Index 68 U Uninstalling Printer Driver 56 V Vivid Photo 26 W Warranty 65 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 36 Z ZoomBrowser EX 13 ...

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